Tager Desert, this was the next training location that Yao Chen had arranged for Xiao Yan in advance.
After the final farewell to Yao Chen, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yixian boarded Xiao Lan and flew to the nearest Black Rock City from their location. Only here could they find a civilian transport that would take them directly to the Tager Desert.
Just like in Qingshan Town, Xiao Lan, being a magical beast, couldn't enter the city. Therefore, Xiao Yixian directed it to land on the nearby hills of Black Rock City and disembarked there. Then, Xiao Lan flew away with a long cry.
Xiao Yan's expression seemed somewhat strange as he watched Xiao Lan's departure.
Why did it feel like Xiao Lan was everywhere? No matter where Xiao Yixian was, she could just whistle, and it would appear.
"What are you spacing out for? Let's go!" Xiao Yixian knocked on Xiao Yan's head and pulled him into Black Rock City.
Compared to Qingshan Town, Black Rock City was much grander, almost bustling in comparison to Wutan City.
Xiao Yixian called for a carriage, dragged Xiao Yan into it, and headed to the transportation station.
After a dozen minutes, the carriage arrived at its destination. Xiao Yan was about to pay, but Xiao Yixian had already paid for the fare without waiting for him to say anything. She then pulled him off the carriage.
"I still have plenty of money from that secret room," she said, quite generously.
Xiao Yan looked at the transportation station, where more than a dozen thick-winged birds were parked, each with a long line of people waiting beside them. He observed with curiosity.
In terms of speed, these thick-winged birds couldn't compare to Xiao Lan, who was a Blue Eagle. However, in terms of endurance, ten Xiao Lans combined couldn't match a thick-winged bird. They could fly continuously for five or six days after a single meal and carry items over five or six times their own weight.
If the Tager Desert weren't so far away from here, Xiao Yan wouldn't have bothered coming here and would have just had Xiao Lan fly them over.
"Hello." Xiao Yixian approached the ticket counter and looked at the casually dressed woman inside. "I'd like to buy two tickets to the Tager Desert."
"Two thousand gold coins," the woman replied nonchalantly, tapping her nails.
Xiao Yixian furrowed her brows, not because she thought it was expensive – a thousand gold coins per person to the Tager Desert was standard fare. The issue was that for this price, the accommodations were likely to be very basic.
Xiao Yixian had been frugal before mainly to ensure the financial stability of Myriad Medicines Hall. But now that she had left Qingshan Town, she didn't need to worry about the revenue of Myriad Medicines Hall anymore. She was willing to spend money where it mattered.
"I want the top-notch luxury room. How much does it cost?" she inquired.
The woman at the counter glanced at her, somewhat surprised, and then looked her up and down. Xiao Yixian didn't look like someone with a lot of money in her plain clothes. She even wore a hint of disdain in her gaze. Nevertheless, she replied according to the rules.
"The top-notch luxury suite is four thousand gold coins per person."
"I'll take two tickets for eight thousand gold coins," Xiao Yixian said. She handed over her gold card, adding, "Please arrange for a single room."
The woman took the gold card that Xiao Yixian handed over, still looking somewhat dazed. She mumbled something and took the gold card to swipe it. Her attitude had completely changed from the initial disdain to extreme politeness. She returned the gold card with both hands and smiled.
"Dear guest, please wait a moment. Someone will escort you."
"Thank you."
Xiao Yixian took back the gold card and, after a short while, a staff member came out. They bowed respectfully to Xiao Yixian.
"This way, please, esteemed guest."
"Alright." Xiao Yixian nodded and then dragged Xiao Yan, who was still admiring the thick-winged birds, to follow the staff member. "Let's go! Why are you standing there daydreaming?"
"Huh? Don't we have to wait in line?"
Xiao Yan was a bit confused as Xiao Yixian pulled him along. Following the staff member, they arrived at a thick-winged bird, on whose back was a luxurious cabin.
Xiao Yan looked at the luxurious cabin and then turned his head to look at the ordinary ones lined up on other thick-winged birds. His expression became a bit strange.
Even if he was a bit slow, he could guess that this one in front of him wasn't in the same price range as the others.
"Xiao Yixian, how much is the ticket for this one?" Xiao Yan whispered to Xiao Yixian.
Xiao Yixian replied casually, "Not much."
Xiao Yixian had indeed told the truth; compared to her current assets, the cost of this room was relatively insignificant. What was more important was that she was absolutely certain that if she had told Xiao Yan the actual price, he would undoubtedly have taken out his share of the money, regardless of whether she cared about it or not.
This man was just that stubborn.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to inquire further, Xiao Yixian pushed him into the room from behind. The spacious room was divided into four sections, with two of them already occupied. According to the staff, one of the remaining two rooms was a kitchen where the chef stayed. In other words, there was only one room available for guests.
There is a chef as well?
Upon hearing the staff's introduction, Xiao Yixian was somewhat surprised but nodded appreciatively.
Indeed, the service for four thousand per person was comprehensive, and the money was well spent.
Guided by the staff, the two of them entered the last available guest room. Upon entering, they immediately noticed the obvious luxury. Everything in the room indicated that it was not cheap at all.
"Please take a short rest, we will be taking off soon. If you need dining, please ring the bell on the table."
The staff member said respectfully and then gently closed the door. Xiao Yixian walked around the room with her hands behind her back. Finally, she came to the bed and lay down.
"Ah~~~ So soft~~~"
The bed was incredibly soft, like silk, and it had a soothing fragrance. The four thousand gold coins were well worth it!
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan stood there in silence.
He was certain that this room was definitely not cheap.
"Xiao Yixian, what about this room..."
"Ah~~~ I can't hear anything~~~ I can't hear anything at all~~~"
Xiao Yan hadn't even finished his sentence when Xiao Yixian lay on the bed with her hands over her ears, pretending to shout loudly.
Then, she half-closed one eye, turned to Xiao Yan, and lightly beckoned him over, puzzling him. As soon as Xiao Yan got closer, Xiao Yixian suddenly reached out and pulled him onto the bed. The two of them ended up lying side by side on the bed, facing each other. Xiao Yixian giggled and looked at Xiao Yan with a somewhat absent expression.
"Enjoy the moment when you should. Don't think about unimportant things."
"After all, this is a quite rare experience~"
Xiao Yixian's eyes sparkled with delight as she gazed at Xiao Yan, speaking softly.
"A person should live in the present, right?"
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