Golden Yuanbao, Little Silver Flower, and Black Pearl remained in their usual spots, while Red Jade and Emerald Green shrunk down to become accessories.

Bright Crystal was perched on her head, picking its nose, its large eyes looking down disdainfully like a powerful boss firmly seated on a fishing platform.

Xue Qingting didn't like joining in the fun, so it stayed in the Pet Space, cultivating sub-insects to accumulate strength for the upcoming competition.

The group excitedly watched the approaching procession from afar.

Leading the way was a formation composed of Beast Tamers' guard and their pets, courteously dispatched by the Xiao Li Country's official authorities.

Pets of Earth, Rock, Water, Fire, Lightning, Flight, Poison, Grass, Fighting, Steel, Dragon, and the four Psychic types—some Mingxi had seen before, some she hadn't—walked by one by one, showcasing their splendor to the crowd.

Armor clanged, Transcendent creatures growled lowly, and brilliant, colorful but non-offensive skill lights continuously erupted.

Next was the Light Patrol Country formation.

Dozens of young men, graceful and poised, each carried an exquisite flower basket, constantly scattering sparkling colored beads to both sides.

It was very much like the beauties who scattered flowers to clear the path for Ouyang Ke when he traveled.

Bright Crystal extended its small paws in a flurry, skillfully catching several beads.

"Zhen Gua?"

"Look at this junk!"

Mingxi took it, but before she could show off her profound knowledge,

Guangguang had already spoken first.

"This is a Dust-Merging Fruit, named for the concept of 'merging with the dust and light.'

It's a unique energy fruit from the Light Patrol Country; its appearance is very much like a colored bead, and it's extremely hard, but after soaking in water for ten minutes, it becomes soft and sweet.

The Dust-Merging [N O V E L I G H T] Fruit has the effect of neutralizing attribute conflicts and bloodline chaos. For multi-attribute Transcendent creatures, it's a rare material.

If Ling Tianzi had this energy fruit when he first contracted with you, you wouldn't have been so troubled."

"Thank you for your thoughtful explanation."

Mingxi rolled her eyes, annoyed.

She had crammed relevant knowledge about the Light Patrol Country last night, so she naturally knew about this Dust-Merging Fruit.

Guangguang was purely being a pain in the neck!

"Hehe, you're welcome."

Guangguang was becoming more and more annoying.

Mingxi speechlessly put away the Dust-Merging Fruit, thinking she could try to plant it in the botanical garden later.

After all, all her pets, except for Red Jade, were multi-attribute, so this Dust-Merging Fruit could serve as their snack.

The effect was secondary.

The main thing was that it was delicious.

Bright Crystal, who had also heard Guangguang's explanation, was already busy, bumping and pushing on her head, trying to grab more Dust-Merging Fruits.

Mingxi, with her messy hair: "..."

(눈 ‸ 눈)

Her suffering finally ended when the 'Heavenly Man Scattering Fruit Team' passed by.

At this moment, a carriage pulled by two Golden Feathered Qilins was passing.

Inside the four-sided open carriage sat a young woman wearing a magnificent and complex court gown adorned with deep red roses and silver-gray thorn patterns, full of exotic charm, and a small, exquisite crown on her head.

Her beauty was extreme, like a meticulously carved fire rose.

Her skin was fair, almost transparent, and her deep purple eyes were profound yet empty... hollow?

A perfect smile hung on the corner of her lips, giving her a noble and inviolable appearance.

She was Princess Regina von Augustus of the Light Patrol Country, the only bloodline of the current Augustus Queen.

"This Princess is not as glamorous as she appears."

Chu Kuangsheng sat on Shen Linhua's Flight pet's back, his gaze also fixed on Princess Regina.

Hearing him speak, Mingxi looked at him curiously.

(° ヘ °)

Shen Linhua, acting as 'Guangguang No. 2', immediately interjected: "It is said that ever since Queen Augustus gave birth to Princess Regina, her health deteriorated, and she has been bedridden for years, causing the royal power to fall into the hands of others, with power gradually controlled by Regent Claudius.

Princess Regina was also forced to become a beautiful signboard for Regent Claudius to display his 'legitimacy' of rule and to appease the old nobles.

A puppet, closely monitored and without real power."

Such information was already considered Advanced Level classified, and Mingxi naturally couldn't find it online.

Mingxi looked again at the woman in the carriage; she sat there calmly, accepting the gazes of the people.

No wonder, even with luxurious clothes and a retinue of handsome men serving her, her eyes carried a deep-seated weariness and loneliness.

The magnificent beast carriage slowly drove past.

Princess Regina's gaze inside the carriage inadvertently swept over, meeting Mingxi's eyes.

It was a fleeting glance, neither of them dwelling on it.

"A dignified Princess should be vibrant and dazzling, but fate played a trick on her, forcing her to become a caged canary that cannot fly out of its prison. How lamentable!"

After her sigh, Mingxi no longer paid attention; the Princess was also a passerby, entering her sight but not her heart.

After the Light Patrol parade ended, Mingxi and her team members went to a restaurant recommended by Catherine to enjoy a meal of Xiao Li Country cuisine.

Afterward, Mingxi let everyone go their separate ways.

Whether it was shopping, dating, or visiting friends, there was no need for them to constantly revolve around her.

"I'm not a child; it's not like I'll get lost, right?"

"Besides, if someone really tried to harm me, could you help me fight off the enemy, or could you act as a sacrificial doll for me?" The young girl haughtily lifted her chin, a look of looking down on all living beings on her face: "It's not that I look down on you all, but honestly, everyone here is trash."

Shen Linhua and the others clenched their fists.

This brat, why is she speaking such harsh truths!

Under Mingxi's 'reasoned arguments,' she finally gained the right to shop alone, not even bringing her friends Fu Yifan and Shao Dingding, who desperately wanted to stick with her.

Mainly because these two had started dating behind her back at a young age.

When Teacher Yuan and the others were present, they knew how to restrain themselves, but once the elders weren't around, their sickeningly sweet affection was very unfriendly to her teeth.

Mingxi refused to eat dog food!

Dianjin Street.

A bustling flea market in the Emperor District of Saint Shield City.

It was a mixed bag, selling all sorts of strange old items, scraps, pet Fossil Eggs, and even 'antique props' that were hard to distinguish as real or fake.

It was originally called 'Ragged Street'.

But because hidden gems were often discovered by those with discerning eyes, this street gradually earned the name Dianjin Street.

Meaning 'turning trash into gold'.

Many locals and tourists enjoyed coming here.

The reason Mingxi was interested in Dianjin Street was to see if she could get lucky and find the lower volume of the "Book of Rules" here.

A mysterious existence like the "Book of Rules" fits perfectly with a ragged street, doesn't it?

"...You have to retreat whether you want to or not! I'm telling you, you have no say in this matter!"

A rather grating voice came from not far away.

Mingxi looked over and saw four aggressive-looking men and women with stern faces standing in front of an inconspicuous stall.

The man speaking wasn't particularly special.

However, the person behind him caught Mingxi's attention.

This person looked very presentable, but his eyes were extremely cold, and his expression carried an arrogance and prejudice that could only be cultivated from years of being in a position of power.