Divine Beast Creator

Chapter 2372 - 2373: Arrival

After spending so much time at the Hellfire Mine, Feng Yuan and the others decided to head straight to Hot Springs Town. Feng Yuan had already booked a hotel room, and although he could ask the owner to hold it, he felt it was a waste not to check in on time.

There was a shuttle bus service dedicated to taking tourists to Hot Springs Town. Unfortunately, they left at the wrong time, just missing the hourly shuttle.

"Hmm, in that case, shall we just open a portal?"

Feng Yuan turned to Agunas, his eyes gleaming with an idea. Rolling her eyes, Veronia replied in a playful manner,

"I don’t think that’s a good idea. The Little Crocodile’s space gate definitely isn’t on the whitelist here."

While Agunas could use spatial transfers or open a space gate without necessarily triggering the local security systems, allowing Qi Chen and the others to pass through would definitely result in energy fluctuations on the monitoring systems.

Theoretically, outside city boundaries, other locations don’t strictly limit spatial techniques, but in tourist areas, using a space gate is heavily restricted and banned from casual use.

After all, with many tourists around, an unchecked opening of a space gate could lead to people accidentally bumping into them on the road.

Luckily, Baiman City has specific Beast Paths and Spirit Beast rental services for tourists who enjoy riding, so Feng Yuan and the others decided to rent a Spirit Beast to head directly to Hot Springs Town.

"I didn’t expect the scenery on either side of this Beast Path to be so nice."

Riding on the rented beast, Feng Yuan admired the swiftly passing trees and distant views in awe. Though Veronia sat atop Rainbow Bubbles, those bubbles, defying logic, kept pace with the galloping Running Wolf, never falling behind.

"It’s a specialized tourist route after all. It would be strange if the landscape wasn’t curated. Speaking of which, why does Xiao Ji seem unusual today?"

Glancing at the quiet Xiao Ji nestled in Feng Yuan’s arms, Veronia was curious. Currently, Xiao Ji was in her eagle form rather than her Eggshell Chicken form. Typically, Xiao Ji, in her eagle form, preferred soaring with her wings spread rather than curling up in Feng Yuan’s arms.

And as for not being able to keep up with Feng Yuan and the others?

That underestimates Xiao Ji’s speed. Her flying pace far exceeds the full sprinting speed of the rented Spirit Beast. It’s just that this time, Xiao Ji unexpectedly wanted to ride along with Feng Yuan.

"No idea, maybe she’s upset? After I abruptly made her stop earlier, she might still be holding a grudge about the tie."

A gentle poke to Xiao Ji’s belly elicited a disgruntled look from her, which made Feng Yuan chuckle.

Studying Xiao Ji, Veronia mumbled,

"Doesn’t really look like it though. Forget it, it’s not like she’s going to cause you any trouble."

"Exactly, Xiao Ji is so well-behaved."

Feng Yuan smiled confidently, not paying it much mind. As for whether Xiao Ji had any plans, Feng Yuan figured it was unlikely. After all, Xiao Ji still wasn’t capable of executing any major actions independently, and using Xiao Ji for planning actions would likely lead to oversight.

Little did Feng Yuan know, Xiao Ji was lost in deep thought, which lasted until they arrived at Hot Springs Town.

With a look of disdain, Xiao Ji glanced at Feng Yuan, just about to speak when Feng Yuan placed her on the ground, saying,

"Alright, we’ve arrived!"

Surveying her surroundings, Xiao Ji realized that during her contemplation, they had already reached their destination.

Though called a town, Hot Springs Town was as large as a city’s district. It was designed from the beginning as a hub for wellness and relaxation.

Unlike typical towns, Hot Springs Town wasn’t a naturally developed human settlement. Its creation was all about providing a site and services for hot spring tourism.

Therefore, Hot Springs Town had an environment distinct from Red Tribe. Although Red Tribe had been modified for hot spring tourism, it still retained a sense of daily life.

In contrast, Hot Springs Town had very little of that daily life atmosphere. Every building, plant, and decoration had been meticulously designed.

The initial impression was great, but the excessive artificial control resulted in a loss of natural charm for Hot Springs Town.

That being said, this approach had its benefits. The whole town exuded a leisurely vibe, with well-arranged architecture and decor, making Hot Springs Town look pleasing and comforting.

"The ambiance is nice. Let me see, our lodging is over this way."

With a quick check on his phone’s map, Feng Yuan led the group to a place clearly catering to the wealthy.

Rather than a hotel, it was more like a unique homestay.

Xiachun Courtyard was the name of this establishment. Aside from a few large multi-story, ancient-style buildings for public use, the back had numerous small courtyards. Each courtyard had a main suite with side wings on either side.

Just from the layout, Dou Yanlan sensed the luxury. However, the accommodation environment was one ordinary hotels couldn’t offer.

"We’ll share one courtyard, booked for three days for now. If that’s not enough, we’ll adjust later."

While completing registration and payment, Feng Yuan told Qi Chen and the others. Qi Chen looked around, ensuring no one else noticed, then whispered to Feng Yuan,

"Shall we split the room cost?"

"No need, it’s not a big deal. If you feel bad about it, just treat us when we hang out later."

Feng Yuan laughed. Unlike his high school days, making money was no longer a hassle. Back then, while he could venture to dangerous places to collect rare Spiritual Medicine and Materials to sell, it wasn’t believable that an ordinary person without a Beast Tamer could achieve that.

Since becoming a Beastmaster, Feng Yuan could gradually act with more freedom. Xiao Ji, due to her unique nature, didn’t require special nurturing resources, saving Feng Yuan a lot of money.

More importantly, Feng Yuan had repeatedly been involved in major events, assisting in their resolution. Whether for personal reasons or not, his help was undeniable.

As a result, under relevant regulations, both Great Xia and the Alliance had compensated and rewarded Feng Yuan generously. With his expenses already minimal, this extra income made him less concerned about costs.

Qi Chen and the others were aware of this as well, and Feng Yuan’s suggestion seemed reasonable. Although their expenses might not match the room cost, they weren’t trying to be exacting.

"There are plenty of hot spring types here, let’s take our time exploring."

After checking in and receiving the room cards, Feng Yuan distributed them to Qi Chen and the others. Qi Chen slightly lifted his backpack and suggested,

"How about we drop off our luggage first?"

Unlike Feng Yuan, who stored his belongings with Kong Qing and its spatial space, Qi Chen and the others carried their own stuff. Only items inconvenient to carry were entrusted to Kong Qing.

Before Feng Yuan could say anything, Xiao Ji suddenly let out an excited cry. Feng Yuan, giving her a quizzical look, asked,

"What now?"

"It seems she figured out something."

Veronia said, puzzled as she studied Xiao Ji, who was celebrating some recent accomplishment.

Tilted head high, Xiao Ji strutted around Feng Yuan with a proud demeanor. With mild exasperation, Feng Yuan tapped Xiao Ji on the head and asked,

"Okay, what did you figure out?"

Unhappy with Feng Yuan’s lack of cooperation, Xiao Ji nonetheless shared her joy. Veronia, intrigued, examined Xiao Ji and commented,

"She said she figured out a move similar to Magical Flames."

"The Shelter of Breath of the Netherworld?"

Feng Yuan glanced at Xiao Ji, who looked at him in astonishment, surprised by his insight.

Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan remarked dryly,

"I figured it was that move. Unlike offensive moves, Shelter of Breath of the Netherworld adds a Death Series attribute and provides partial immunity to some abnormal statuses, right?"

"Wow, but this move isn’t bad. This way, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound can share a Crystal Domain with you."

Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan realized the move wasn’t entirely useless. As for how he knew the name?

This move wasn’t exclusive to Xiao Ji. Given its similarity to Magical Flames and its Death Series nature, it was clearly the same thing.

"Alright, we’ll talk about testing later. Based on Magical Flames, I can guess its effects. Since we’re here, we should enjoy the hot springs."

Seeing Xiao Ji eager for battle, Feng Yuan persuaded her. Mostly because there was no battle arena around, making testing impractical. It wouldn’t make sense to randomly pick an open space, knowing the security would intervene immediately.