Qin Nan and Bai Hao followed Bai Qing back to the bamboo house. The interior was extremely simple and rustic, with most of the furniture appearing to be handmade.
Bai Qing chatted with the two of them about everyday things, and then personally cooked a meal. After they finished eating, he heard that they were going to the East Sea and that they had limited time, so he didn't keep them any longer and let them leave.
Qin Nan went back to Bai Xin's house to get her clothes. When she came out again, she had a small magical artifact on her wrist, similar to a bracelet. It functioned like a hidden treasure in her sleeve, allowing her to store small items.
All the elders of Bai Ze gave Qin Nan a gift upon meeting him, and Bai Qing also gave Qin Nan something—a fruit.
Bai Hao was speechless that his clan chief grandfather was so biased. He had been craving it for a long time when he was young, but his grandfather cherished it and he could never get a single bite. Now, however, his grandfather gave it to Qin Nan without batting an eye.
Qin Nan was surprised that Bai Hao, with his elders around, could also have such a childlike side.
Speaking of which, although Bai Hao appears serious and often has a cold face, he does tend to act rather casually and childishly in many situations. This is probably because he is favored by his elders at home.
Thinking of this, Qin Nan thought of his family. He and Bai Hao were once divine beasts born of destiny, without father or mother, relying solely on each other for survival. Now, they both have family and have reunited.
Perhaps everything is the best arrangement of fate.
After leaving Dongwang Mountain, Bai Hao transformed into his original form and carried Qin Nan towards the East Sea.
After several more days of travel, Qin Nan changed into a thin set of clothes borrowed from Bai Yusheng.
When you get close to the East China Sea, you can smell a faint seawater scent, which gets stronger the closer you get, and is also mixed with the fishy smell of seafood.
There is a human kingdom by the sea, but it is different from the humans of the present world. The humans of the mountain and sea realm are also strange in the eyes of the humans of the present world.
Examples include the Land of Giants, the Land of the Peaceful One-Eyed, and the Land of the Three-Headed.
Tall giants, short Jingren, people with only one eye, people with three heads, and so on.
Qin Nan also remembered that during the wars of the past, many human kingdoms and ordinary beasts suffered disasters and many people were killed or injured.
Bai Hao led Qin Nan across the coast, through the shallow sea area, and in the waters not far from the end of the East China Sea, they found that conspicuous and isolated barren mountain.
Bai Hao was noticed as he approached.
As they approached, Qin Nan saw a stone staircase appear out of thin air on the barren mountain. Bai Hao transformed into human form, picked up Qin Nan, and landed on the stone staircase, leading him up the steps.
After three sets of stone steps, a door appears.
Bai Hao pushed open the door, and Qin Nan followed him inside.
Stepping inside, Qin Nan was immediately enveloped by a vast and open landscape, as if she had suddenly been transported to another world.
On the flat grassland in front of them, many strange little beasts were playing and frolicking. Some were humanoid, some were beast-like, and some were half-humanoid, showing some animalistic features.
Fish that fly in the sky, snakes that run on the ground.
A group of Qin Yuan were chasing a young man who was jumping around.
Qin Nan was puzzled. The Qin Yuan was shaped like a bee but the size of a mandarin duck. Its tail stinger was highly poisonous, and being stung would result in certain death. Even plants would wither and die instantly. Of course, the Qin Yuan would also pay the price.
Therefore, Qin Yuan people generally do not sting things on their own initiative, and it is unknown what this young man did to cause a group of Qin Yuan people to chase him.
"Ouch! Oops! Oops! Don't sting! It was just a joke!"
Although it was a desperate shout, it sounded like heavenly music to Qin Nan, making him listen intently.
Bai Hao watched the running and howling Huanhuan and raised his hand to cast a protective barrier for it.
"Awooo—Help! Kill a beast... Huh? What's this? Oh my! Bai Hao!"
The rescued person looked at Bai Hao and Qin Nan with surprise and joy.
Qin Nan then realized that the young man only had one eye, which was very large, with a pupil like a cat's.
With the barrier blocking his way, Qin Yuan had no way to deal with the young man. After trying for a long time to no avail, he gave up and left soon after.
After Qin Yuan left, the young man dusted himself off and walked briskly toward the two of them.
"Long time no see, Bai Hao. You actually have time to come to the Mirage Realm?"
Bai Hao: "No time, important business, looking for the Mirage Beast."
"Uh... okay, oh? And who is this?"
Bai Hao: "Qin Nan, my partner!"
"..."
The young man's face was visibly contorted with rage; the words "Bai Hao" had clearly taken a toll on him.
Bai Hao turned to Qin Nan and introduced him, "His name is Huan Qian, the wood is 'Huan' and the person is 'Qian Qian,' and he is a Huan Huan."
Qin Nan was stunned when she heard this.
A badger? That doesn't look like it.
Looking at his single eye and hearing his excessively pleasant voice, Qin Nan suddenly realized that it was Huan Huan!
It resembles a wildcat with three tails and has a very pleasant voice, surpassing the cries of a hundred exotic beasts.
Huan Qian: "Hehe, hello, hello, I'm Bai Hao's friend."
She had to put on a stern face when facing Bai Haohuan, but immediately switched to a smile when she turned to look at Qin Nan.
Qin Nan smiled and replied, "Hello."
Bai Hao: "Where is the Mirage Beast? Or where are the Azure Dragon and Yinglong?"
Huan Qian: "The Mirage Beast doesn't know. Apart from the Azure Dragon and Jie Chong, no other beast knows. The Azure Dragon is in the center of the lake in the center of the Mirage Realm. As for the Yinglong, it doesn't know. That ancestor is too free. And ever since it acquired an E's Beast, it has become more and more hopeless!"
Bai Hao: "Seeing that even beasts believe in the E's beast?"
Huan Qian: "Sigh, he's not just causing trouble in the Mirage Realm. With Qinglong peacefully guarding the Mirage Realm, he should just give up!"
Bai Hao: "Okay, I'm leaving."
Huan Qian: "So eager? Aren't you going to take a stroll around the Mirage Realm? The Mirage Realm Market opens tomorrow. If you're looking for Ying Long, he'll definitely be back tomorrow, and Jie Chong and his clan will also be there. The sea market is open, it'll be a lively time!"
Bai Hao was slightly taken aback. He hadn't calculated the days and didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. He thought about it and calculated the time needed to get to the Western Wilderness. He figured that he could still make it from the Western Wilderness to the Northern Wilderness, at least by a day. Besides, Qin Nan wouldn't be here so quickly anyway.
Bai Hao: "A Nan, what brings you here?"
Qin Nan paused for a moment: "I know the exact location of something, but it will take some effort, and it's best to go at sunset."
Bai Hao and Qin Nan arrived in the Mirage Realm around noon today, and there was still time before evening. The time in the Mirage Realm was the same as that in the Mountain and Sea Realm, so there was no need to worry about missing the time.
Bai Hao: "Then I'll take care of some business today, and stay for a day tomorrow so I can show you around the market."
Qin Nan nodded in agreement. He was also very curious about what this sea market was and what it would sell.
Huan Qian: "Hehe, that's right! We can't miss such a lively event. Even if you know what a sea market is like, Anan doesn't. Since we're already here, let's join in the fun!"
Huan Qian patted Bai Hao on the shoulder and gestured for Bai Hao to help him remove the protective barrier.
Bai Hao: "Don't be so impulsive next time!"
Huan Qian: "...Ahem, I was just very curious and had a spirit of exploration!"
Bai Hao: "Exploration? Exploring whether Qin Yuan's eggs are better boiled or roasted."
Huan Qian looked up at the sky awkwardly, refusing to answer.
Seeing that it was almost noon, Bai Hao stopped chatting with Huan Qian and led Qin Nan to the center of the lake in the Mirage Realm to find the Azure Dragon.
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