Chapter 1091: Chapter 1091: Farewell to the Caravan
Yu Miao provided Qin Sisi with one last piece of information: not all the girls who were kidnapped had died. A small number of them returned on their own after some time.
However, their memories of the time they went missing had been erased by magic. They didn’t know where they had been, or who they had met, or what had happened. All they had was a fan-shaped red mark on their foreheads—unable to be wiped away or removed.
Fortunately, their lives gradually returned to normal, and none of them disappeared again.
The mysterious disappearances that spanned over a decade were unsettlingly enigmatic—a riddle waiting for a true hero to uncover the truth.
By dawn, the girl who had been drugged awoke. Seeing the group of strangers around her, she became incredibly alarmed and uneasy.
Thankfully, Bu Luo, with her quick tongue and sweet demeanor, promptly explained the situation to the girl and asked her for her home address, promising to escort her back.
Only then did the girl calm down, quietly providing her address. Bu Luo and Bu Lang worked together to send her back home safely.
Once Bu Lang and Bu Luo returned, the merchant caravan prepared to set off again. After half a day’s journey, they would reach the inner city of Midair City by noon. That’s the true metropolis, vibrant and stunningly beautiful.
Qin Sisi felt a tinge of excitement, knowing Ye You was in Midair City. Perhaps they would meet soon.
When the caravan finally entered Midair City’s inner city, Qin Sisi realized she had been too optimistic. The city was vast—finding someone in an unfamiliar place was like searching for a needle in the ocean. Moreover, Ye You and his group might have altered their appearances for convenience.
Feeling helpless, Qin Sisi had no choice but to follow the caravan’s plan for now.
As she saw the architecture of Midair City, Qin Sisi couldn’t help but exclaim in awe. Midair City indeed lived up to its name.
Suspended—the towering buildings here were genuinely floating in midair, unsupported by anything below. The more elaborately adorned a building was, the higher it floated, as though showcasing its owner’s heightened status and prestige.
Below, the ground was covered in endless yellow sand, with only a few low and simple structures scattered about.
From afar, Qin Sisi could see at the horizon where the sky met the earth, a colossal floating building towering dozens of stories high—the tallest she could see.
Yu Miao pointed toward that building with a meaningful expression and said, "That is the Chief Mansion."
Qin Sisi’s gaze gradually grew solemn as she nodded imperceptibly. No matter what it was, now that she was here, she had to do something.
Yu Miao directed the caravan’s carriages into a deep alley, where the fabrics they carried were unloaded and handed over to the receivers for counting.
When Qin Sisi spotted the sign for the Cloud Clothing Store, she purposely crossed the shop to glance outside. Sure enough, beside the store were two other shops: Golden Pill Hall and Testing Gold Pavilion.
Recalling what Yu Miao had said about Haixin Commerce Association, Qin Sisi felt she understood the situation—they seemed to be part of the same association as Fu Liuyou from Scholar City.
To avoid revealing her identity, Qin Sisi didn’t mention her connection with Fu Liuyou to Yu Miao. Instead, she merely stated she had sold forged weapons at Testing Gold Pavilion in other cities before.
A Forging Master selling their goods was a routine matter and shouldn’t raise suspicion.
With the caravan’s goods safely delivered, the escort journey for Bu Lang, Bu Luo, and Ah Xia had come to an end. They specifically came over to bid farewell to Qin Sisi, and after saying a few words, Bu Lang and Bu Luo took their leave. Yet, Ah Xia was reluctant to part.
"Master Fairy, what will you do next?" Ah Xia asked eagerly, his eyes brimming with both admiration and tenderness.
Having arrived in Midair City, Qin Sisi’s thoughts were entirely occupied with how to find Ye You, and she paid little attention to Ah Xia’s expression. After pondering briefly, she replied, "I plan to stay at the Forgemaster Guild for a few days."
With a Forging Master badge, she could enjoy free accommodations at the Forgemaster Guild in every city.
Ah Xia nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll check in at home first. If I have time tomorrow, I’ll come to see you."
Qin Sisi responded casually, "No need, I need to focus on finding my friend. I might not stay at the guild for long."
Ah Xia’s face fell in disappointment, as he cautiously asked, "Will we meet again in the future?"
Only at this point did Qin Sisi notice the peculiar tone in Ah Xia’s voice. Whether they’d meet again, nobody could say, and it wouldn’t be right to leave him with unrealistic expectations.
She curved her lips into a gentle smile and said compassionately, "Ah Xia, make sure you practice what I taught you. Not for me—do it for yourself. I hope we’ll cross paths again someday."
Her tone carried the air of "Master Fairy," as if offering guidance to a single-minded apprentice.
Though Ah Xia’s disappointment lingered, his passion for magical training surged. He nodded firmly and said, "Master Fairy, rest assured—I will work hard."
"Good then. I’m leaving—take care of yourself." With that, Qin Sisi turned away without hesitation and approached Yu Miao to bid farewell.
Upon learning of her plan to temporarily stay at the Forgemaster Guild, Yu Miao made a cryptic comment, "Midair City is not what it once was, Ms. Xueqin. Be cautious."
Perceiving an implied warning in Yu Miao’s words, Qin Sisi looked up at him. His expression remained calm as he placed his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly, his eyes lowered so she couldn’t discern his emotions.
Unable to grasp the deeper meaning behind Yu Miao’s words, Qin Sisi mirrored his gesture and turned to wave at Ah Xia before leaving the premises.
There’s no banquet that doesn’t come to an end—they had shared a challenging journey, but now that it was over, each of them had to return to their own paths and pursue their futures.
Ah Xia stood in place, watching Qin Sisi’s departure like an immovable statue.
Yu Miao shook his head slightly, walked up to Ah Xia, and patted him on the shoulder. Teasingly, he said, "Let it go, young man—the Fairy isn’t someone you can yearn for."
Ah Xia’s cheeks flushed as he quickly snapped out of his daze, walking away with a mix of embarrassment and sadness.
Indeed, the Fairy wasn’t someone he could yearn for. The only path left for him was to keep improving himself. Perhaps, as he grew stronger, he might get closer to Master Fairy someday.
After leaving the caravan, Qin Sisi wandered the streets of Midair City for a while, familiarizing herself with its layout. Then, she approached people to ask for directions to the Forgemaster Guild.
The Forgemaster Guild was considered an important place, and everyone knew where it was. However, it was quite far, and after walking for a long time guided by directions, Qin Sisi finally arrived at the Forgemaster Guild in Midair City.
