Chapter 2764 - 2765: Jade Island

Fairy Tale Island can be said to have specifically sought out Candy Spirit Beasts for the theme, while Jade Island... it’s not impossible, but judging by the performance of these two islands, it’s safe to say that various known islands are quite expensive.

This raises a question: what’s the purpose behind Qianqiu Tourism spending such a huge cost to create this group of islands? Just to lure wealthy merchants? Feng Yuan doesn’t see the necessity for such a large investment.

Agunas swayed his tail and said

"Hopefully they don’t cause me trouble at this time."

Veronia and Feng Yuan are likely to stay out of this matter, as Feng Yuan’s inquiry is just to satisfy his own curiosity. But for Agunas, this matter might involve the interests of the Wild Spirit Beast communities; he couldn’t pretend not to see.

"That’s hard to say, but if there’s indeed a problem, wouldn’t that be pretty stupid?"

Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan said. This isn’t Feng Yuan talking nonsense; his information isn’t exactly a secret. In fact, even the officials from Maomu City are aware that he is constantly accompanied by Divine Beasts. In such situations, deliberately displaying problematic things in front of him is just asking for trouble, isn’t it?

"Hmm, don’t overestimate some people, but I think you might be overthinking it. Although these two islands are very special, saying they can’t support such expenses is clearly not appropriate."

Veronia doesn’t really find any issues, especially given that in the Mythical Era, more extravagant things were done. He doesn’t think these islands are a big deal.

As for potential issues involving Wild Spirit Beasts? Candy Spirit Beast obviously hasn’t shown any anomalies in this regard, and as for Jade Island? Using various types of synthetic jade to pave and decorate is indeed somewhat lavish, but that’s about it.

Mysterious Treasure Child-type Spirit Beasts can easily maintain daily wear and tear at a small cost, especially since Jade Island isn’t an open attraction. Veronia believes there aren’t many tourists visiting each year.

Natural wear and tear aren’t that high. From Veronia’s viewpoint, maintaining Jade Island isn’t really a big deal for Qianqiu Tourism, unless they lack Spirit Beasts like Mysterious Treasure Child, in which case the cost wouldn’t be prohibitively high.

"Well, it’s just strange, I really haven’t heard much about Qianqiu Tourism."

Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said, and Tamur gently swayed and said

"They specialize in special tourism projects and are affiliated with Dingsheng Group."

"Ha? Now it makes sense, but how do you know about this?"

Looking at Tamur in surprise, Feng Yuan exclaimed with a face full of astonishment. Although he knew Tamur had a mystic-like foresight ability, this kind of uncontrolled foresight couldn’t be used to gather information, right?

Glancing at Feng Yuan, Tamur circled him and said

"It’s written on the Qianqiu Tourism official website."

Of course, he couldn’t use foresight to see these things, since his foresight was more like a flash of Spiritual Light seeing a brief future segment. It couldn’t possibly provide detailed information like this.

"So, should be no problem then?"

"What’s no problem? Hey, come, come, drink? Heard there’s quite a good liquor on Jade Island, want a few?"

Just then, Zhou Weijun came over, slapped Feng Yuan on the shoulder and laughed, having just recruited people to drink with him. Seeing Feng Yuan lingering at the back, he naturally didn’t forget him.

"Uh, best leave it for now, at least I’m in a good mood."

Pausing a moment, Feng Yuan smiled and waved his hand to decline. It’s not that he wouldn’t drink, just that he preferred to either drink until completely drunk or not touch alcohol at all; things like quality or taste of liquor, he didn’t really care about.

"Not trying it? Rare opportunity. Heard Red Jade Platform has all kinds of liquor, I do wonder if it’s true."

"Theoretically possible, but... unless they manipulate time travel, otherwise can’t ignore objective facts."

Smiling, Feng Yuan said, and after a moment, Zhou Weijun laughed.

"How could there be legendary liquor? They probably mean all varieties on the market."

At first, he didn’t even think about some liquors having a total limit, especially specific vintage liquors can’t possibly drink continuously. Unless engaging in timeline jumping collecting from different timelines, otherwise can’t drink beyond the production quantity.

"That’s hard to say; if someone’s daring enough, might manage."

Feng Yuan chuckled, but whether he was joking or not, even Agunas couldn’t tell.

The whole of Jade Island is somewhat similar to Fairy Tale Island, with great uniformity in architecture and plants. At least on Jade Island, whether it’s plants or Spirit Beasts in action, they all have a similar gemstone appearance.

"Collecting various gemstone-like Spirit Beasts is certainly challenging for them, especially Treasure Star. I remember it was later categorized among Meteorite Spirit Beasts, right?"

Looking at Jade Island’s Spirit Beasts appearing from time to time, Feng Yuan amusingly remarked. Treasure Star was initially classified under Ore Spirit Beasts, as their appearance resembles a round star.

But afterward, with Meteorite Spirit Beasts appearing, Treasure Star and quite a few Ore Spirit Beasts were reclassified, transforming into Meteorite Spirit Beasts.

Of course, this isn’t a human-made definition but due to Meteorite Spirit Beasts’ ultimate moves frequently involving special moves related to stars, Treasure Star does the same.

"Categorization with Meteorite Spirit Beasts is recent; Treasure Star’s existed here much earlier. At least in terms of acquisition cost, early action wouldn’t be high."

Glancing at Feng Yuan, Veronia casually said, chuckling Feng Yuan spoke

"That’s not what I meant, I mean, since Treasure Star’s categorization isn’t under Ore Spirit Beasts, shouldn’t they relocate it?"

"Jade Island isn’t incapable of accommodating Meteorite Spirit Beasts, especially since Treasure Star’s star shimmer has more aesthetic value than power."

With a light snort, Veronia said, and Agunas swayed his tail and said

"If they really do that, I’d really think less of them."

"Heh, with so many themed islands, there must be related to the Starry Sky, right? Not saying to exhaust resources, simply just a swap."

"If they swap, though, they might need a performance rehearsal. Although passing through, their performance seems skilled, I still recognize traces of their rehearsed essence."

Veronia lightly laughed and said. Perhaps due to plentiful similar experiences in the Mythical Era, he instantly recognized those Spirit Beasts appearing playful were actually performing.

Every sighted instance was meticulously planned, at least compared to Fairy Tale Island, Jade Island’s Spirit Beasts weren’t truly freely playing.

"Serious about work, perceiving no resentment, should be fine."

Agunas swaying his tail said. He hadn’t noticed it before, but upon Veronia’s mention, he sensed around, confirming just as said, the groups of Spirit Beasts held traces of a performance.

Yet in his senses, they didn’t seem forced; perhaps akin to regular work?

Considering Jade Island operates a limited time throughout the year, Agunas didn’t perceive any significant issues.

"Performance, huh? That is curious. Fairy Tale Island also has performances, but not the kind starting upon island entry; their concept is indeed odd."

Feng Yuan previously hadn’t paid attention to this detail, but with Veronia’s mention, he noticed the anomaly. However, nothing further than that, he wasn’t bothered by the intentional performance of Spirit Beasts encountered during the journey.

After all, Jade Island’s ambiance is rather pleasant, at least based on the current tour experiences.

Similar to Fairy Tale Island, Jade Island centrally established building clusters. In stark contrast to Fairy Tale Island’s fairy tale style, Jade Island’s buildings didn’t completely adopt jade designs.

Instead, atop ancient-style earthen two-story buildings, a vast amount of jade gemstones adorned, even upon close inspection, noticing various gemstone workmanship decorations placed in every building corner.

"I thought it’d be small jade houses, but turns out like this."

Surveying Jade Village, Feng Yuan smiled and said, to which Agunas glanced and said

"Pure gemstone for building material, hard to guarantee safety."

"Heh, indeed, especially establishments like taverns; liquor-fueled brawls, regular jade can’t hold."

"Here, jade’s not just mere decoration."

Noticing something, Veronia mentioned. After all, frequent work with Crystal Luminace Stone and crystal point-making, naturally recognizes the difference.