Beast Taming: Starting From Zero Chapter 1023: Giant Eye

Escaping Lost Town requires either a pet strong enough to remain totally unaffected by the Ghost Mist, a Guiding Thread linking psychic power for a Guiding Gillet outside to drag you free, or a pet that can pierce through every illusion.

Qiao Sang felt overwhelming joy upon spotting the Masked Puppet right in front of her.

Mikayla gazed at the emerging pet, surprise flashing across her features.

Spengami comprehended the Masked Puppet's words and halted its actions.

"Teacher, its eye sees through illusions!"

Qiao Sang spun around, her voice brimming with excitement: "With it, can we lead everyone out without harming the space?"

Mikayla gave a small nod. "Correct."

Qiao Sang's eyes sparkled brightly. Before she uttered a word, Little Treasure displayed pure delight and cried out: "Xun xun!"

Qiao Sang nodded vigorously: "We need it very much!"

After hesitating briefly, she continued: "Can you help the people below escape together?"

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet peered down at the crowd below, then turned back to Qiao Sang, issuing a calm cry.

Little Treasure's mouth twitched slightly, delaying his translation.

"What did it say?" Qiao Sang demanded eagerly.

"Gang Zhan" Gangbao called out.

Qiao Sang's heart soared with elation.

"Gang Zhan." Gangbao went on.

From the instant the Masked Puppet materialized, Qiao Sang knew it was the first pet Baowuwu had discovered upon entering Lost Town. She nodded instantly: "Of course!"

She sighed deeply, her voice filled with profound regret: "If only I'd had a new contract page back then, I would have definitely contracted you."

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet cried out contentedly, gesturing for them to follow. Its eyes then shone with red light as it descended.

Witnessing this, Qiao Sang yelled to those below: "Everyone, follow me! I'm getting you all out!"

The crowd exchanged glances. Even under the Healing Soundwave's effect, their pulses raced uncontrollably. Tranquil eyes ignited with fresh hope.

It was like receiving a death sentence one instant, then learning it was an error and they could return home the next. That captured their exact emotions.

Qiao Sang rode Yabao while trailing the Masked Puppet.

The group trailed after. Their faces stayed serene, but their steps quickened on instinct.

"Xun xun!"

Little Treasure glanced back at the pursuing humans, flailing his claws and shouting eagerly to spur them faster.

A sudden wave of fierce dread washed over them, carrying the eerie feeling of scrutiny from some mighty being.

"Xun xun!"

Shocked, Little Treasure teleported beside his Tamer, pressing close for comfort.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Sang spotted Little Treasure's condition and asked while turning.

"Xun xun! Xun xun!" Little Treasure waved his paws, describing his sensation.

Qiao Sang froze momentarily, then probed her own senses. "I sense nothing. Maybe it's a backlash from soaking up too much negative energy before?"

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure trusted his Tamer completely, showing a reassured expression.

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet guided them through the dense Ghost Mist, halting at a ruined arch bridge.

The large throng came to a stop behind.

The red glow in the central eye on the Masked Puppet's forehead pulsed.

In the following instant, the Ghost Mist ahead parted like scattered clouds, unveiling a wholly new scene.

Distant stalls appeared, along with the exact road they'd used to enter.

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet cried, announcing their arrival.

"Everyone, go on out." Qiao Sang instructed.

The calm on people's faces shattered, overtaken by survival's ecstasy. Some burst into joyful tears, dashing toward the exit while sobbing.

Before long, all had exited Lost Town.

Ensuring nobody remained, Qiao Sang faced the Masked Puppet earnestly: "Thank you."

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet responded indifferently, conveying its message.

Qiao Sang fell silent. She trailed Teacher Mikayla, ready to exit the Ghost Mist.

As one foot crossed the threshold, her heart lurched, as though something observed her intently. She instinctively looked back.

"Xun xun..."

Little Treasure felt it too and whipped around simultaneously.

"Jia jia."

The Masked Puppet assumed reluctance to part. With a pleased expression, it cried out.

"Jia jia..."

Then, the Masked Puppet acted playfully coy, emitting another cry.

Qiao Sang failed to grasp or hear the Masked Puppet's words clearly.

She stood transfixed, staring into the Ghost Mist.

A pair of enormous, dark-red eyes dominated the mist-filled void.

These eyes exuded mystery, grandeur, and majesty, devoid of any emotion. They observed coldly.

Upon locking eyes with them, Qiao Sang's mind erupted. Agonizing pain stabbed her skull. Her eyes clamped shut, and she slumped onto Yabao.

At the same time, the Ghost Mist surged like a tidal wave toward Little Treasure.

"Xun xun!"

Before Little Treasure could respond, the entire Ghost Mist flooded into him. Overwhelmed, his eyes shut, and he toppled next to his Tamer.

"Jia jia!"

Alarmed, the Masked Puppet shrieked.

Yabao sensed danger, scooped up his Tamer, and bolted from Lost Town.

Mikayla's expression darkened as she summoned: "Meimei."

"Pen pen."

Spengami materialized, its eyes gleaming blue.

Lost Town's entrance sealed shut, the Ghost Mist repelled anew by mysterious force.

Mikayla peered back into the mist, finding no hints whatsoever.

Deep in the Ghost Mist, the massive dark-red eyes stirred faintly.

Ghost-type pets abruptly heeded a call, drifting into the lingering Secret Realm Cracks.

The Masked Puppet followed suit.

With most Ghost-type pets gone, the Secret Realm Cracks sealed gradually. Space mended flawlessly, as if never breached.

The colossal dark-red eyes vanished silently.

Lost Town sank back into utter quietude.