Chapter 178: Qixing City Abnormal! All Passengers Must Remain Onboard!

A Gold-rank Beast Tamer is a starting point.

Only those with Gold-rank Beast Tamer strength are qualified to explore freely in the wilds.

Of course, that is merely the qualification.

It does not mean there is no danger.

Even a Platinum-rank Beast Tamer like Su Liqun cannot guarantee absolute safety in the wilds.

After spending three days with his family, Su Yang visited the Treasure Pavilion to see if there were any suitable beast companions.

But the shop manager, Zhang Da, laid out his entire stock, and none of it caught Su Yang's eye.

Choosing a Gold-rank beast companion was something Su Yang, who already possessed three SSS-rank beast companions, was very cautious about.

Zhang Da, driven to desperation, finally said: "Su Yang, aren't you departing to compete in the tournament? When you reach Wucheng, go to the Wucheng Treasure Pavilion—they have many fine items there! Wucheng is the largest and most prosperous city in the southwest."

"Alright then!"

Su Yang decided to wait a little longer and see after reaching Wucheng!

After all, his three beast companions could already handle most situations.

On the last day before departure, Su Liqun met with Su Yang.

"When you reach Wucheng, give it your all and bring glory to Qixing City!" Su Liqun encouraged. "Don't worry about Qixing City—I'll protect your mother and sister!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

"Hmm, I won't see you off tomorrow!"

In this world teeming with ferocious beasts, every base city is built in an area free of powerful beasts.

Traveling far between cities is extremely difficult.

However, the Huaxia Federation established the Worm Train to stabilize the cities.

The Worm Train is somewhat similar to an earthworm subway.

The Worm Train is a Giant Demon Worm.

Each adult Giant Demon Worm possesses Platinum-rank combat power.

They have formidable recovery, decent speed, can partially deform their bodies, and possess tunnel-digging and reconnaissance-sensing abilities—under the command of a Platinum-rank Beast Tamer, they are ideal for transporting passengers and cargo through the wilds.

Of course, riding the Worm Train is not without risk.

If you wish to travel far, you must accept the danger of accidents.

The Worm Train passes through Qixing City twice a month: on the 13th and the 28th.

Of course, delays happen frequently.

Being one or two days late, even two or three days, is normal—if you're unhappy, don't ride it.

On the 15th, the Worm Train did not arrive as scheduled.

Two days later, it finally showed up.

At the train station, many workers began busily unloading and loading cargo.

And the few passengers wishing to leave Qixing City began boarding the train.

Su Yang, Feng Guangyao, and Ge Le'an, under Huo Kun's leadership, carried their luggage onto the train.

Sitting by the window, Su Yang waved goodbye to Zhang Xiuru, Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Wan.

"Brother, go for it!"

"Su Yang, do your best!"

"I put snacks in your suitcase—if you get hungry, eat them…"

"..."

The train slowly started moving.

The relatives at the station vanished from view.

Soon, Su Yang saw before him the towering walls of Qixing City, the cultivated farmland, and the busy figures of farmers.

This trip was for official business, with expenses reimbursed.

Qixing City purchased first-class sleeper tickets for the four of them.

Under the attendant's guidance, the four quickly found Carriage No. 3.

Carriage No. 3 had ten private compartments and two restrooms, where one could wash up.

Each person had their own private compartment.

Inside each compartment was a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a crystal-core-powered lamp.

To use the lamp, you must insert a ferocious beast's crystal core yourself.

Su Yang entered his room, had just placed his luggage on the bed, when he heard voices from outside.

"Huo Kun, are you leading again today?"