The Urban Dao Child

Yang Dao was sleeping with comfort, unaware that the other three people have arrived. They all landed on the ground and Atsuji Kurogame said, “Finally took down the last seal, two hours ago.”

Ryu Jinshi smiled, yes the big oaf smiled. His smile carried a hint of carefreeness. He stretched his body and said lazily, “Do we have to send these two off today? I mean, I just undid my seals last night. Can I not race with him, before he goes away to learn?”

Laohu Bai smiled and said, “You will lose regardless. Now send us away.” her voice was calm.

The familiars have all undone their seals and their temperament has changed a lot all of a sudden. Feng Yun said, “Let me wake him up.”

She walked over to Yang Dao and said in a soft voice, “Dao, wake up.”

Yang Dao turned on his side and said, “Just a few more minutes, please, Sister Yun.” his voice was lazy and he was enjoying his sleep here. The people all showed warm smiles on their faces. Laohu Bai gazed at the two leopards in the distance, who seemed to have frozen in their places. She said, “Sister Yun, you take care of these little ones. As for the tiny Sylph, Second Brother, you have to make some arrangements.”

Ryu Jinshi nodded and looked around, his gaze fell on a tiny blue creature flying around Feng Yun with a panicked face. He asked in an unknown language, ‘What are you doing, little one?’

Sushi froze in her place and even forgot to use her wings to fly and slowly landed on the ground. She kowtowed to Ryu Jinshi and greeted him. The man smiled and beckoned her over. The tiny girl rushed over with an excited look in her eyes.

Ryu asked her to wait beside her. Feng Yun again woke up Yang Dao, “She said, “Dao, the others have arrived. Get up. It is time.”

The boy reluctantly woke up. He sat up while rubbing his eyes. He looked at the other three and said, ‘Hello.” in a lazy voice. He stood up and stretched his body again as he looked around. He asked, “Can I live here?”

Atsuji Kurogame shook his head and said, “That is not good, is it? Though you can come here for vacations later, that means you only.”

Yang Dao nodded and said, “Okay, so when and how do we leave?”

The old man said, “XiaoBai, stand with him.”

Ryu said, “Dao, let us have a car race when you come back. Also, your Sylph will stay by my side in your absence. So, don’t worry.” his speech shocked Yang Dao. He did not realize till now that all these people have changed in their temperament.

He smiled and said, “Okay, Mister Ryu.” he was happy to see him like this. The boy looked at the two cubs and said, “You guys, be obedient and practice hard. I will check after I come back, okay.” the cubs nodded like a human as they gazed at Yang Dao with shining eyes.

Feng Yun said, “Dao, be very careful out there. Do not trust anyone except XiaoBai.” her tone was solemn and her eyes were as if she would cry anytime. ρꪖꪕᦔꪖꪕꪫꪣꫀ​ꪶ​

Yang Dao said, “I understand, Sister Yun. Also, tell Lisa to learn well. Take care of yourself. Okay?” he spoke with a soft voice. Feng Yun was his first familiar and she was the one he had spent most of his time with.

Laohu Bai was standing beside him she patted his shoulder and said, “Calm your mind, Dao. It will affect the travel.”

Yang Dao gazed at her and nodded. Then he closed his eyes and calmed down. Laohu Bai sensed his mind and said, “Eldest, you can start.”

Atsuji Kurogane nodded and said, “Safe travels.” he waved his hand, and a vortex formed above the two people. The vortex had a mystical vibe about it, smoke edges with a black yet shining inside. The vortex exerted suction over the two people and they vanished from their spot. The vortex also closed after their disappearance.

Feng Yun and the two people glanced at the site in silence. The girl mumbled, “If he can make it through to the initial stage, then he will get a lot stronger.”

The two men nodded. Ryu said, “He will be fine. I can sense, he is different from his predecessors.”

…

After getting sucked by the space vortex, Yang Dao opened his eyes and glanced around. He sensed himself to be flying in space, surrounded by twinkling lights. He was about to extend his hand but a force blocked his movements.

A calm voice sounded, “Dao, do not move while inside the space duct.” from Laohu Bai.

The boy asked, “Baibai, do you mean?” in confusion.

Laohu Bai smiled and said, “A Space Duct is very similar to your AC duct. We are the wind inside. The sacred realms are all akin to different rooms connected with the space duct. These ducts are what we travel through to access the sacred realms. This duct also acts as a safety path. What you see is actually an isolated space. It looks vast but it is very compact.”

Yang Dao asked, “What lies outside this isolated space.”

Laohu Bai smiled and said, “When the time comes, you will find out about it yourself, Dao.”

The boy smiled at her answer. It was unknown how much time had passed when Yang Dao found a glowing hole approaching them quickly. Laohu Bai said, “Dao, hold on to me. Okay?”

Since he was not aware of what was lying on the other side, Yang Dao wrapped his hand around Laohu Bai’s waist. Not to take shelter in her but to protect her. This was his instinct as a master of the familiars. The white-haired girl felt a warm current washing over her heart. In a blink, they vanished from the stary space.