Attribute: Earth
Growth Stage: Leadership Stage
Body Type: Medium
Washing and Protection Requirement: ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï¡î
Evaluation: The memories of mutual enmity are an inescapable shackle in its heart. Please let Washing and Protection be the key that unlocks these shackles, and use your hands to bring it pleasure!]
Hmm?
Looking at the system¡¯s evaluation of the Ground Roon n Leader, Xu Ran was slightly stunned.
He had used System Identification to check each Earth Roon, andpared to the other carefree members of the Ground Roon Tribe, this n Leader seemed a bit different¡
He couldn¡¯t help but take another look at the Ground Roon n Leader, and then spoke softly, ¡°Please follow me.¡±
No matter what, grooming was the right move!
With that thought, Xu Ran turned and entered the Washing and Protection Room again.
The Ground Roon n Leader watched Xu Ran¡¯s back in silence.
It wasn¡¯t until Xu Ran was about to enter the Washing and Protection Room that it shook its head vigorously and quickly followed.
The door to the Washing and Protection Room closed quietly.
Inside the Washing and Protection Room, the Ground Roon n Leader grew even more nervous.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Washing and Protection process is very rxing,¡± said Xu Ran in as gentle a voice as possible. ¡°You heard the voices of your tribe members earlier, right?¡±
The Ground Roon n Leader nodded.
Every Earth Roon that had entered the Washing and Protection Room experienced a rxing grooming. Although the sounds they made were somewhat peculiar, this peculiarity was due to the utmostfort they felt.
Chapter 434 - 265: Cancans Social Death and Earth Raccoons Gratitude (Two-in-One)_4
Chapter 434: Chapter 265: Cancan¡¯s Social Death and Earth Roon¡¯s Gratitude (Two-in-One)_4
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Washing and Protection should not be too terrifying of an affair.
With this thought in mind, the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s tense nerves slightly rxed.
¡°Come on, lie down here.¡± XU Ran, who was always attentive to the Ground Roon n Leader, keenly sensed the subtle change in the other¡¯s mood and pointed to the Washing and Protection table beside him.
After adjusting the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s position, he began to methodically carry out the preparatory work for the washing and protection.
Soon, the specially formted bath solution flowed through the showerhead, gently rinsing over the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s slightly aged but still robust body with just the right temperature of water.
The warm water thoroughly moistened every coarse and long hair on its body, then seeped into the roots and hair follicles through the gaps in the hair, bringing deep nourishment, and providing the Ground Roon n Leader with a warm and soothing sensation for its tense and weary body.
The Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s expression, wrinkled from nervousness, gradually eased at this moment, and it experienced a level offort far more thorough than washing itself in the streams of the wild.
Perhaps only the Mystical Wood Dew couldpare with this feeling?
At this thought, the Ground Roon n Leader gained more understanding of the strange noises made by fellow n members.
However, it was obviously a little early for it to understand.
Because after a thorough rinsing, Xu Ran gently ced a hand on the Ground Roon n Leader.
Being touched by a human made the Earth Roon instinctively go on the defensive, its body tensing uncontrobly, and the fierce aura of the Leadership Stage Transcendent Being involuntarily leaked out a bit.
But momentster, realizing that the human in front of it was about to wash and protect it, the Earth Roon quickly reined in its power and tried its best to rx its tense body.
It appeared that the system¡¯s evaluation was indeed correct, but it was unclear why the Ground Roon n Leader reacted this way.
Noticing this scene, Xu Ran muttered to himself and patiently waited until the other rxed again, before the hand that was on the Ground Roon n Leader began to move.
Following the application of the shampoo along the spine, from the back of the head to the direction of the tailbone, Xu Ran¡¯s hands began to knead continuously, separating each inch of hair that clung together, allowing the shampoo to prate better through the gaps in the hair.
Next, his hands changed motions, starting to apply different techniques.
Apanying the gentle and at times forceful kneading of different parts by Xu Ran, the flow of energy through the hair and epidermis was encouraged, enabling the nutritionalponents of the bath solution and shampoo to be more fully absorbed, and Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s eyes gradually widened.
It experienced a strange sensation it had never felt before, as if every hair follicle was being kneaded, creating a tiny tingling sensation like being passed through by a fine current of electricity, the odd refreshing feeling making its body tremble uncontrobly with the rhythm of Xu Ran¡¯s kneading.
In the eyes of the Ground Roon n Leader, there was a hint of daze.
It felt as if its body, which should have been heavy and stable like that of an Earth attribute Pet Beast, had be ethereal and light, as if it was about to soar into the sky.
At this moment, it forgot the shadow of the hatred between humans and wild Transcendent Beings, forgot all the past and concerns, and was filled only with immense pleasure.
A strange sound, difficult to suppress, squeezed out from its throat.
¡°Purr~~~¡±
At this moment, it was lost.
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¡°Wee toe again next time!¡±
In front of the shop, Xu Ran waved to the group of Ground Roons gathering to leave, a smile on his face.
Although there was no Pleasure value credited, he could feel the deep-seated pleasure from these wild Transcendent Beings while washing and protecting them, which in turn made him feel pleased and happy.
¡°Purr~¡±
We will definitelye again!
Standing at the forefront of the Ground Roons, the Ground Roon n Leader nodded vigorously.N?v(el)B\\jnn
After this Washing and Protection session, it becamepletely enamored with that sense of pleasure and the wariness and guard it held towards humans in its heart were cracked open by Xu Ran.
At least, it would no longer avoid contact with humans whenever possible as it did in the past.
Waving back at Xu Ran, the Ground Roons reluctantly turned and left, soon disappearing from view.
Lowering his waving hand, Xu Ran turned to look at the three little ones behind him, ¡°Okay, the business is over, we should¡¡±
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¡°Boss Xu, pardon the interruption.¡±
From not far away came a somewhat familiar voice.
Xu Ran looked in the direction of the voice and soon saw a refined man with sses.
He remembered him; the man owned a foster care shop called Wind and Cloud Foster Care Shop.
¡°Boss Liu, what brings you here?¡± Xu Ran greeted with a smile and walked over, but as he got closer, he noticed that the other man¡¯s expression didn¡¯t seem very cheerful.
¡°The Universe Foster Store has posted a notice at the entrance of their shop,¡± Liu Fengyun slowly said.
¡°Oh? The bet¡¯s been settled already?¡± Xu Ran¡¯s eyes lit up, his face showing more joy, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect them to act so quickly.¡±
Having the Universe Foster Store to drive traffic would certainly boost Starfire Foster Care Shop¡¯s fame a great deal!
¡°No, things might be a bit different from what you¡¯re imagining, Boss Xu.¡± Seeing the joy on Xu Ran¡¯s face, Liu Fengyun shook his head slightly before taking out a photo and handing it to Xu Ran, ¡°Take a look for yourself, Boss Xu.¡±
¡°Hmm?¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face disyed a touch of suspicion as he took the photo and looked at it.
In the photo was a store with quite impressive decoration, and the words ¡°Universe Foster Store¡± were prominently written.
Clearly, this was the entrance of the Universe Foster Store.
Soon, Xu Ran¡¯s gaze fell on the conspicuous notice in the photo.
The text on the notice emerged, causing the smile on his face to gradually disappear.
The other party had fulfilled the entire bet, but it waspletely different from what he had anticipated.
As a result, the benefits that Starfire Foster Care Shop would receive were minimal, and the significant increase in fame he had anticipated was unlikely to be realized.
¡°This Mr. Liu¡¡± Xu Ran opened his mouth, eventually showing a touch of helplessness on his face, ¡°is truly cunning.¡±
¡°Indeed,¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s face also held a bit ofment, ¡°Moreover, this guy took the opportunity to team up with the local foster shops to suppress us outsiders.¡±
¡°Even though we outsiders came here at the invitation of the Association, the Association can¡¯t back us up in suchmercialpetition.¡±
¡°Or to put it another way, if we can¡¯t even withstand this kind ofmercialpetition, then we don¡¯t have the value to be supported by the Association.¡±
¡°So Boss Xu¡¡± Liu Fengyun turned his head to look at Xu Ran, ¡°I can see that you have real skills.¡±
¡°In fact, most of the foster shops invited to Monster Wooden City have good expertise.¡±
¡°So, how about we join forces and pull off something big?¡±
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¡°Lululu~¡±
¡°Lulu~¡±
Within the gathering area of the Ground Roon Tribe, ground roons were cheerfully dancing and ying with each other.
In their tribe, this was a method of celebration.
And today, what called for celebration was that all members of the species had undergone washing and protection, leaving thempletely rejuvenated.
However, amidst the jubtion of the ground roons, there were also a few other figures mingling.
They were several rodent type pet beasts covered in sturdy stone scales.
Earth attribute leader species, Earth Rock Rats.
They had a very good rtionship with the Ground Roon Tribe, and just so happened to pass by and got invited to join.
Seeing the ground roons looking as if they were reborn, the Earth Rock Rats whispered to each other, emitting ¡°squeak squeak¡± sounds, their eyes filled with intense curiosity.
Seeing this scene, the Ground Roon n Leader, sitting on arge rock, had a sh in his eyes, hopped down from the rock, and walked step by step towards them.
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Chapter 435: Chapter 266: Make a Big Score!
Soon, the leader of the Ground Roon Tribe appeared in front of the most powerful of those Earth Rock Rats.
Being of the same Leadership Stage in strength, this Earth Rock Rat was no stranger to the Ground Roon n Leader. It was the most powerful member under the Earthy Rat n Leader and held a high status within the Earthy Rat n.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°Lulu~¡±
What are you chatting about?
His eyes filled with kindness, the Ground Roon n Leader knowingly asked.
The powerful Earth Rock Rat nced at the surrounding Ground Roons and then at the equally refreshed n Leader. Finally, it couldn¡¯t resist asking.
¡°Squeak~¡±
Did you get some new Mystical Wood Dew?
In its view, only the magical offering from the Xuanmu Beast Emperor ¡ª Mystical Wood Dew ¡ª could make these Ground Roons so collectively clean.
But, Mystical Wood Dew clearly had not been produced for several months, so where did the Ground Roon Tribe get so much of it?
Could it be¡ they were rewarded and gifted by the Xuanmu Beast Emperor for some reason?
The thought shed through its mind, and a hint of envy appeared in the eyes of the Earth Rock Rat.
That was the Beast Emperor, far above them in countless aspects. Even a slight offering could give their low-rank species a chance to be a Beast King.
Guessing the other¡¯s thoughts from the changing look in its eyes, a hint of a smile and a sigh of admiration flickered in the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s eyes.
Although they had received Washing and Protection at the Starfire Foster Care Shop, solving their tribe¡¯s grooming issues, it still hoped the Xuanmu Beast Emperor would recover soon.
This was also themon wish of countless Transcendent Beings of the Monster Wooden Domain.
After all, they had all received the protection of the Sky-touching Mysterious Wood.
Shaking its head to clear the muddle of thoughts, the Ground Roon n Leader looked at his old friend before him with a smile.
¡°Lulu~¡±
It wasn¡¯t Mystical Wood Dew, it was groomed by humans for us.
¡°Squeak?!¡±
Humans?!
Hearing the n Leader¡¯s answer, the Earth Rock Rat¡¯s eyes widened, a hint of surprise surfacing in its eyes.
This surprise was due to an unexpected answer, but even more so from seeing the change in the Ground Roon n Leader.
Unlike the Ground Roons, the Earthy Rat n was an indigenous race of Transcendent Beings from the Monster Wooden Domain. When the Sky-touching Mysterious Wood upied the territory, they had already settled there.
Over the years, they had grown ustomed to the presence of humans and had a harmonious rtionship with them, even asionally entrusting their outstanding young ones to human Beast Masters for contract agreements.
Therefore, they found it puzzling every time they saw the Ground Roon n Leader and his tribe deliberately keeping a distance from humans.
And now, this old fellow who was always reluctant to interact with humans suddenly changed?
Reading this strange suspicion in the Earth Rock Rat¡¯s eyes, the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s face reddened, but luckily, its gray fur was enough to hide this abnormality, allowing it to appear calm as it changed the subject.
¡°Lulu~¡±
Want to know where that Foster Shop is?
¡°Squeak~¡±
Tell me!
The Earth Rock Rat nodded vigorously, its thoughts returning to another surprising aspect.
The Washing and Protection by humans in Monster Wooden City actually had such an effect?
In its opinion, the grooming effect on these Ground Roons was even better than using Mystical Wood Dew.
But in the past, humans in Monster Wooden City did not have this technique, as far as it remembered.
¡°Lulu~¡±
That ce is located at¡
With a series of gestures, the Ground Roon n Leader quickly made the Earth Rock Rat, which frequented the city far more than itself, understand the exact location of the Starfire Foster Care Shop.
¡°Squeak!¡±
¡°Squeak, squeak!¡±
The other nearby Earth Rock Rats from the same n secretly noted this location, equally excited.
Unlike the Ground Roons, the Earthy Rat n, due to their frequent burrowing, easily umted dirt that even Earth attribute Power couldn¡¯t clean, thus having a greater need for grooming.
Several months without grooming had already made some within the n start to dislike burrowing.
But burrowing was also a part of their cultivation to hone themselves and grow stronger.
This negligence was not eptable!
So, having a grooming service that could rece Mystical Wood Dew, they were eager to grow wings and fly there immediately!
Watching the eager Earth Rock Rats, a hint of amusement appeared in the eyes of the Ground Roon n Leader.
For the grooming Xu Ran offered to his tribe, the Ground Roon n Leader always felt a sense of gratitude.
By doing this, he hoped he could repay Xu Ran, right?
Aside from the pleasant shock, the highest-ranking Earth Rock Rat among them suddenly calmed down.
It thought of a concern.
Mystical Wood Dew was a resource produced by the Beast Emperor. Even though it was abundant and thus not considered precious enough to be freely gifted to all creatures of the Monster Wooden Domain, it was still power from the Beast Emperor level.
Mystical Wood Dew was granted freely as a blessing from the Beast Emperor, but humans within Monster Wooden City were very good at doing business.
Washing and Protection that couldpare to Mystical Wood Dew¡ must be expensive, right?
With this in mind, the Earth Rock Rat couldn¡¯t help but take a nce at the Ground Roon Tribe, feeling a bit more at ease.
Their Earthy Rat n¡¯s wealth may notpare to that of the Ground Roons, capable of wielding Burrow Soil, but it wasn¡¯t far off. If the Ground Roons could afford grooming for the entire tribe, then the price must be within their means as well.
Still, it had to ask.
¡°Squeak?¡±
How much money does that human¡¯s Washing and Protection cost?
¡°Lulu!¡±
Only three Luminous Soil Stones!
Before the n Leader could speak, a Ground Roon rushed forward excitedly, twirling its fluffy tail like a duster, and interjected.
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Chapter 436: Chapter 266: Make a Big Score!_2 N?v(el)B\\jnn
Three Luminous Soil Stones?
The members of the Earthy Rat n¡¯s eyes lit up in unison.
For these Earth Extraordinary Creatures, gathering resources like Luminous Soil Stones wasn¡¯t difficult, nor were they precious resources.
Three Luminous Soil Stones just to have one n member go for Washing and Protection?
The quicker-reacting Earth Rock Rats had already begun to count on their ws, calcting how many Luminous Soil Stones their whole n would need for Washing and Protection.
Before they could figure it out, the Ground Roon n Leader shot a disdainful nce at the Ground Roon that had interjected, and then slightly shook his head.
¡°Grr~¡±
Don¡¯t listen to its nonsense! The price for Washing and Protection isn¡¯t three Luminous Soil Stones.
Eh?
The Earth Rock Rats, who had just been excited, felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped on them after hearing the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s words, immediately calming down.
Indeed¡ how could Washing and Protection,parable to the precious resource Mystical Wood Dew, be equivalent to Luminous Soil Stones which they hardly used for cultivation?
That Ground Roon must have been joking, the real price must be more expensive¡
Without waiting for the Earth Rock Rats to ask, the Ground Roon n Leader already shook his head slightly, speaking up again.
¡°Grr~ Grr~¡±
Washing and Protection is based on body size, we are Medium Size, but you can only be considered Small Size, so your Washing and Protection price is resources equivalent to seven Beast Master Points~
Eh?
The Earth Rock Rat n members were stunned once more upon hearing this.
Due to their frequent interactions with humans, they were quite familiar with Beast Master Points, and often used this special equivalent when trading resources with humans.
Three Luminous Soil Stones, when converted into Beast Master Points, amounted to twenty-seven points.
Yet they only needed seven Beast Master Points to get one n member washed and protected?!
That means¡
With one Luminous Soil Stone, they could even have leftovers?!
With this realization, the eyes of the Earth Rock Rat n members shone brightly, their faces filled with delighted expressions.
Isn¡¯t this price way too cheap?!
¡°Squeak~¡±
No time to lose, I¡¯m off!
With no more desire to stay on the Ground Roon¡¯s territory, the mighty member of the Earth Rock Rat n greeted the Ground Roon n Leader and departed with its n members.
Watching their silhouettes recede, the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s eyes were filled with mirth, yet he didn¡¯t forget to throw out a reminder.
¡°Grr~¡±
That shop has closed for the day, you can only go tomorrow morning!
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¡°Make a big score?¡±
Hearing Liu Fengyun¡¯s words, Xu Ran¡¯s face carried a hint of surprise.
This Boss Liu, who seemed refined and schrly, had a bandit-like edge to his speech.
¡°What do you mean exactly by making a big score, Boss Liu?¡± Xu Ran asked with interest.
Deep down, he wasn¡¯t someone who settled for the status quo either.
If what the other party mentioned suited his taste, he wouldn¡¯t mind joining in.
¡°That¡¡± Liu Fengyun smiled, paused for just a moment without giving a direct answer, but posed a question instead.
¡°I saw Boss Xu providing Washing and Protection Service today with the apaniment of beast taming customers, which means there¡¯s nothing in the process that couldn¡¯t be seen by others, is there?¡±
¡°Yes.¡± Xu Ran nodded slightly.
The techniques he had learned from the system were not simply something one could learn by watching; as for the forme for those wash fluids, even the slightest deviation could lead to drastic errors, and merely watching wouldn¡¯t enable learning anything.
Therefore, he could confidently let others watch the entire Washing and Protection process.
¡°Our Wind and Cloud Foster Care Shop operates the same way.¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s face showed a pleased smile of finding a kindred spirit, ¡°I believe that the real value of excellent Washing and Protection lies in the experience, not in something that can be stolen with a nce.¡±
¡°It¡¯s not just you and me ¨C most of the ones invited to Monster Wooden City to run Foster Shops from out of town feel the same,¡± Liu Fengyun paused again, ¡°Compared to them, the local Foster Shops around here are¡ heh heh.¡±
He shook his head lightly, chuckling, ¡°I still remember, after our Wind and Cloud Foster Care Shop gradually started doing better, these local peers never ceased to spy on our shop.¡±
¡°And afterunching their Washing and Protection Services, they did not wee customers to join, keeping everyone who wanted a look out,¡± Liu Fengyun shook his head slightly, ¡°Such overprotectiveness, really petty-minded.¡±
¡°Is that so¡¡± Xu Ran¡¯s expression also became somewhat peculiar, ¡°I thought Universe Foster Store was an exception.¡±
¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that.¡± Liu Fengyun smiled, ¡°Boss Xu asked me earlier how we were nning to make a big score.¡±
¡°None of us, the Foster Shops from out of town, want anything more than to gain a firm foothold locally, to have a good number of clients.¡±
¡°Therefore, we naturally need to make more people aware of our shops and show them exactly what our Washing and Protection Services are like.¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s eyes carried a hint of anticipation, ¡°I was thinking¡ to bring everyone together for a public Washing and Protection showcase!¡±
¡°Good!¡± Xu Ran¡¯s eyes sparkled as he swiftly nodded.
Liu Fengyun had hit the nail on the head with one of his remarks ¨C they needed to let more people know about their shops.
This perfectly aligned with the system¡¯s task to increase fame.
And holding a public showcase of Washing and Protection, just thinking about it was enough to outline the concept.
To disy the entire process of Washing and Protection to everyone, to let them see the contrast of Extraordinary Creatures before and after clearly.
There simply wasn¡¯t a more direct and appealing method than this.
¡°Boss Liu, do you have more concrete ideas? When and where will it be held?¡± Xu Ran asked eagerly, his face filled with anticipation, ¡°Our Starfire Foster Care Shop is in!¡±
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Chapter 437: Chapter 266: Make a Big Score!_3
¡°Uh ¡,¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s face showed a hint of helplessness.
When he came to find Xu Ran, he had guessed that Xu Ran would probably agree to the suggestion.
But Xu Ran¡¯s proactive and enthusiastic response still caught him off guard.
¡°Boss Xu, don¡¯t rush, actually, this is just an idea I had today.¡± His face showed a bit of embarrassment, ¡°You are the first one I came to for advice.¡±
¡°Since you don¡¯t have a problem, Boss Xu, next I will take the lead in negotiating with other foster shops from out of town to see which stores will participate and then determine the exact time ¡ What do you think?¡±
¡°Sure,¡± Xu Ran nodded and then suddenly thought of something, adding, ¡°But it¡¯s best to finish within half a month.¡±
¡°I¡¯ve signed up for the Battle of Ten Thousand Tribes and might be busy in half a month.¡±
¡°The Battle of Ten Thousand Tribes?¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s face showed obvious surprise; he almost thought he had heard wrong.
Then, seeing the three small creatures behind Xu Ran, Liu Fengyun couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°It seems that, apart from being a skilled foster shop owner knowledgeable in Washing and Protection, Boss Xu is also a talented Beast Master.¡±
¡°I will be there to cheer for you then,¡± Liu Fengyun cracked a little joke before returning to the main topic, ¡°Half a month¡¯s time is definitely more than needed, Boss Xu can be at ease about that.¡±
¡°As for the exact time, I will strive to confirm it by this time tomorrow, and then I wille to notify you, Boss Xu.¡±
¡°Great, it¡¯s much appreciated, Boss Liu,¡± Xu Ran nodded.
After seeing the other party off, Xu Ran then brought the three small ones back inside the store.
Close the door, enjoy dinner, and proceed with Meditation Training.
A night without words.
When Xu Ran slowly woke from his meditation the next morning and gradually opened his eyes, the early morning had arrived.
Seeing the morning light scattered on the bed and falling on the three little ones huddled together in sleep, casting a pale golden sheen on them, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t resist taking out his phone to capture the moment.
Startled by the shutter sound, the three little ones groggily opened their eyes and, seeing Xu Ran getting up, gradually became more alert.
¡°Looks like you all had a good sleep,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, and then changed clothes before heading to the bathroom, ¡°Hurry up and wash up, it¡¯s time for breakfast!¡± n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
With that, the three little creatures werepletely awake.
Breakfast!
Let¡¯s go!
Soon, one person with three pets were sitting around in the spacious second-floor Foster area.
Using the system¡¯s ability to change the terrain, Xu Ran conjured up a dining table and leisurely ate the rice noodle rolls he made himself, with the three small ones also enjoying their meal on his two sides and across from him.
¡°The Foster area is still a bit too empty.¡± After another bite of rice noodle roll, Xu Ran looked around at the spacious terrain with a helpless shake of his head, ¡°It¡¯s been two days since arriving at Monster Wooden City, and it seems like all the customers are here for Washing and Protection.¡±
¡°I wonder when the first foster customer will arrive.¡±
¡°Meow~¡± (I think it should be soon.)
Ziyun lifted its head from the wide bowl, wiped its mouth with its paw, then leisurely licked its paw and calmly spoke.
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (With more peopleing for Washing and Protection, foster customers should gradually increase too.)
Starfire expressed its opinion with a neigh.
¡°Char?¡± (But the creaturesing for Washing and Protection seem to be wild Transcendent Beings, they probably don¡¯t have the need for fostering, right?)
Cancan ¡°howled¡± as it finished thest of the food on its te and then spoke up.
¡°You all make good points,¡± Xu Ran stroked his chin and said with a smile, ¡°But the previous Washing and Protection were for Transcendent Beings, which was an unexpected situation.¡±
¡°Now that the Earth Roon Tribe is done with Washing and Protection, we should be getting some regr customers,¡± Xu Ran paused slightly, ¡°After yesterday¡¯s challenge, Beast Masters interested in the Starfire Foster Care Shop shoulde today.¡±
¡°As long as they experience the services of Starfire Foster, I believe there will be customers who will actively rmend our shop to the people around them, making our clientele grow,¡± as he spoke, Xu Ran quickly cleared the tableware and food bowls from the table, ¡°Let¡¯s go, down to the first floor.¡±
Quickly taking the lift down to the first floor, Xu Ran walked briskly to the front door of the shop and opened it with a smile of anticipation, ¡°Wonder who today¡¯s first customer will be?¡±
The next moment, upon seeing the situation outside the shop, Xu Ran¡¯s smile slightly stiffened.
What¡¯s this?
There were not the teeming crowds he had anticipated.
Instead, it was teeming with rats.
Looking at the Earth Rock Rats, all covered in gray Stone Scales, small in body type but notcking in strength, Xu Ran¡¯s expression slowly turned nk.
Could someone tell him what¡¯s going on?!
¡°Squeak~¡±
¡°Squeak squeak~~¡±
Seeing Xu Ran open the door, the Earth Rock Rats seemed very happy, constantly calling out, hopping and gesturing something in front of him, looking quite honest and not at all like fierce Transcendent Beings.
But ¡
¡°I don¡¯t understand¡¡± Xu Ran massaged his brow, ¡°Don¡¯t all speak at once, one at a time!¡±
Understanding Xu Ran¡¯s words, the Earthy Rat n quickly settled down, neatly splitting in half to create a path.
At the other end of the path, two figures quickly approached Xu Ran.
One of them was an Earth Rock Rat,rger than the others and also stronger than the rest of the Earth Rock Rats.
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Chapter 438: Chapter 266: Make a Big Score!_4
As for the other one¡
Looking at the friendly, somewhat naive smile on the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s face, Xu Ran felt he had already guessed the origin of this group of Earthy Rats.
¡°Loo~¡±
Good morning!
The Ground Roon n Leader greeted Xu Ran enthusiastically.
¡°Ahahaha¡ Good morning,¡± Xu Ran responded with a wry smile after guessing the meaning behind the other¡¯s gesture and expression, and he greeted back in kind.
It seemed that the words he had said at breakfast hade true.
Customers who had experienced the service at Starfire Foster Care Shop were now rmending it to other customers around them.
Only¡ these customers were not humans.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Looking at the number of Earth Rock Rats, which was even greater than the Ground Roon Group, Xu Ran sighed silently.
Although Earth Rock Rats are small Transcendent Beings and the Washing and Protection time would be shorter,
so many would still keep him busy for the entire day.
¡°Come on,e on!¡± Xu Ran gestured for the Earth Rock Rats to follow in resignation, ¡°Line up ande in for Washing and Protection!¡±
¡°Squeak~¡± (I¡¯ll go first!)
The Earthy Rat n Leader who came with the Ground Roon n Leader nced at the other eager n members with a threatening look, then followed excitedly behind Xu Ran, grinning foolishly as he entered the Washing and Protection room.
Bath time, bath time!
Little Rat me, I¡¯m gonna enjoy a good wash today!
¡°Lie down here.¡±
In the Washing and Protection room, Xu Ran looked at the expectant face of the Earthy Rat n Leader and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle to himself.
This guy was aplete opposite to the Ground Roon n Leader.
Even the system¡¯s evaluation said as much.
[Race name: Earth Rock Rat
Attribute: Earth attribute
Growth stage: Leadership Stage
Body type: Small size
Washing and Protection requirement: ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï
Evaluation: An individual with no wariness towards humans and an extreme desire for Washing and Protection. It¡¯s already feeling pleasure even before the Washing and Protection has started, offering no challenge whatsoever, which is rather dull, to be honest~]
¡°Wait for me a moment, I need to make some preparations.¡± After assessing the situation of the Earthy Rat n Leader, Xu Ran turned around to get things ready at the workbench.
¡°Squeak~¡±
The Earthy Rat n Leader nodded obediently, lying still on the Washing and Protection table, with a somewhat dopey smile on its face.
As the system had evaluated, it seemed to already feel pleasure even before the Washing and Protection had begun.
Xu Ran, who had swiftly finished all the preparations for Washing and Protection, soon held a toolkit in his hands.
He took out a sharp iron spike with a t rear end and a lightweight hammer, walked over to the Earthy Rat n Leader, positioned the sharp end of the spike in the cracks of its Stone Scales, and lightly tapped the t end with the hammer.
¡°Dut~¡±
With a dull yet somewhat crisp sound emanating from within the Washing and Protection room, the grime wedged between the Stone Scale cracks that couldn¡¯t be dissolved by Earth attribute Power shattered at the impact, sending shards scattering to either side.
The body of the Earthy Rat n Leader also trembled at the same moment.
In their original body structure, there shouldn¡¯t have been any gaps between the Stone Scales where dirt could umte.
It was the incessant buildup of this indissoluble grime that had forced the scales apart, allowing more filth to umte and ultimately leading to a vicious cycle that left the sensitive flesh beneath the Earth Rock Rat¡¯s scales exposed.
Every time they burrowed into the soil became an ufortable experience for the Earth Rock Rat.
Now, with the gentle taps from Xu Ran¡¯s hammer, the striking sound echoing as if it were resonating inside the skull, the Earthy Rat n Leader suddenly felt an indescribable sensation of tingling all over its body.
The sensation of electricity coursing through one side,ing swiftly from the location of the iron tag, quivered through the hard Stone Scales and sensitive body, reaching the deepest part.
The Earthy Rat n Leader¡¯s gaze became more erratic, involuntarily lifting its head slightly, dazzled by the light overhead, the surrounding scenery seemed to blur into obscurity.
It felt its body bing lighter under the gentle hammering, a tingling sense offort umting within, eventually turning into an unbearable itch.
¡°Thump~¡±
Thest strike from Xu Ran fell at that moment.
All the dirt hidden in the crevices of the Stone Scales was shattered as the scales snugly fitted together at that instant.
The unbearable itch also vanished at the same time, reced by a refreshing feeling and a slight sense of emptiness that enveloped the Stone Scales around its body, surging deep within the Earthy Rat n Leader¡¯s heart.
Its gaze grew even more dazed.
A strange and slightly twisted tone squeezed out from its tightly clenched mouth with difficulty, echoing long within the washing and protection area.
¡°Squeak~~~¡±
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¡°Wee back anytime~¡±
At the entrance of the Starfire Foster Care Shop, Xu Ran waved goodbye to the satisfied Earthy Rat n, a hint of undeniable exhaustion in his eyes.
Spending the whole day washing and grooming the same race was not just physically taxing, but also a test of his mental fortitude and patience.
Fortunately, these Earth Rock Rats, which hadn¡¯t received washing and protection for a long time, provided him with ample pleasure feedback.
Although the Pleasure value wasn¡¯t adding up in the ount, their reactions during washing and protection were also a great motivation for Xu Ran.
It¡¯s just¡
¡°At this rate, who knows how long it will take to achieve the Fame target¡¡± Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh, casually opening the system tasks.
[Main task 4: Branching Out
Task description: Please have the Host sessfully set up branch stores in four different Second Level Towns. A branch store is considered sessfully set up when its Fame exceeds 50%. This is a phased task, and rewards are dispensed in stages.
Task reward: System Skill Upgrade Command x1, System Upgrade Experience +600]
[Current Phase Task: Sessfully set up branch stores in two different Second Level Towns.
Task Progress: 1/2
Xieyun City (Completed)
Monster Wooden City (2.3/50)
Phase Task Reward: System Clerk x3]
Hm?
Reading line after line of text, Xu Ran¡¯s expression suddenly stiffened.
After entering Monster Wooden City and opening the second foster shop in a Second Level Town, the Fame progress could actually be disyed normally again?
He hadn¡¯t checked the task interface for several days, only seeing it now.
But after taking a closer look at the progress, Xu Ran¡¯s expression became one of bewilderment.
It had¡
passed two percent?!
Xu Ran was clear about the simplicity of increasing Fame in Xieyun City.
In the beginning, the growth of Fame could be described as cial, and it stayed below 1% for several days in a row.
After all, Fame corresponded with the vast poption base of Xieyun City.
As a Second Level Town, though Monster Wooden City may not be as strong as Xieyun City, its poption base is by no means inferior, and due to the peaceful environment, it was even slightlyrger than that of Xieyun City.
Under such circumstances, Fame had imperceptibly broken through two percent.
A contemtive look crossed Xu Ran¡¯s face.
He was reflecting on the past few days.
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Chapter 439: Chapter 267 Xu Ran¡¯s Suggestion
When discussing the fame of a storefront in a city, it is naturally assumed to mean the proportion of humans in that city who are aware of the Starfire Foster Care Shop.
But at this moment, Xu Ran developed a whole new understanding of the term ¡°fame¡±.
It may not be such a straightforward calction.
For the Beast Masters of this world, Pet Beasts have always been considered contract partners and coborators, with an equal rtionship in terms of their contracts.
Therefore, it¡¯s natural that the Pet Beasts¡¯ awareness of the Starfire Foster Care Shop could also be a criterion for its fame.
Due to the enormous poption of a city, the previous Xu Ran found it difficult to conduct precise investigations into fame and was unable to obtain a definitive answer.
But now, he seemed to see a clue.
Monster Wooden City is a city unlike any other human settlement.
A huge group of wild Transcendent Beings lives in the surrounding Monster Wooden Domain and maintains a friendly rtionship with the people inside Monster Wooden City.
Even more, these Extraordinary Creatures can freely enter and exit Monster Wooden City.
In this case, it¡¯s not unreasonable to say that they are also a part of Monster Wooden City.
When measuring the storefront¡¯s fame in Monster Wooden City, the system seems to have considered this, including the wild Extraordinary Creatures in its calctions.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Therefore, Xu Ran, who had almost exclusively provided Washing and Protection Services to the Earth Roon and Earth Rock Rat from the Extraordinary Creature Group over the past two days, unexpectedly gained more than two percent fame.
Thinking of this, Xu Ran stroked his chin, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes.
Although he still couldn¡¯t grasp the system¡¯s method of measuring fame, the discovery at hand seemed to be an exploitable point.
If he continued to provide Washing and Protection Services to wild Transcendent Beings, might the speed of fame increase be even faster?
With this thought, Xu Ran felt a surge of anticipation.
He wondered whether the Earth Rock Rats and Earth Roons would introduce new species to him, allowing him to test this theory.
¡°Boss Xu!¡±
The voice from outside the store interrupted Xu Ran¡¯s soaring thoughts.
The next moment, Liu Fengyun stood at the entrance of the Foster Care Shop and waved to Xu Ran.
¡°Boss Liu, you¡¯ve arrived!¡± Xu Ran smiled and quickly approached him, ¡°How did the discussion go?¡±
Yesterday, Liu Fengyun hade with a proposal to join all the Foster Shops that hade from outside the city in a big event, to hold a Public Wash and Care Exhibition to counter the local Foster Shops¡¯bined suppression.
Xu Ran had already agreed yesterday and now hoped the other party would bring good news from the other Foster Shops.
And judging from his expression, it was most likely the case.
¡°I visited all the Foster Shops that had relocated here today,¡± Liu Fengyun said with a smile on his refined face, ¡°Including both of our shops, out of 17 Foster Shops from outside the area, 15 agreed to join in a Public Wash and Care Exhibition.¡±
¡°Oh? That many?¡± Xu Ran nodded with satisfaction.
Although not all of them, with each shop having different Washing and Protection rules, having fifteen shops willing to conduct a Washing and Protection demonstration in public was already beyond his expectations.
¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t expect there to be so many,¡± Liu Fengyun nodded. ¡°Given the circumstance that the Universe Foster Store took advantage of the situation to collude with other local Foster Shops against us, everyone has heard about it, perhaps that¡¯s the reason.¡±
¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that, I¡¯ll go straight to discussing the next steps,¡± Liu Fengyun said with a smile as he pulled out several pages of printed papers from his chest, ¡°This is the provisional event n I¡¯ve coordinated with the other thirteen Foster Shops, after confirming our respective needs.¡±
¡°Please take a look, Boss Xu.¡±
¡°Let me see!¡± Xu Ran¡¯s eyes lit up, not expecting the other to be so well-prepared; he immediately took it and began to read.
Soon, Xu Ran¡¯s voice contained a hint of surprise. ¡°In two days? That soon?¡±
¡°Yes,¡± Liu Fengyun nodded. ¡°First, the sooner this is done the better, as thebined action against us has already started, and any dy would affect all of us.¡±
¡°Also, the Public Wash and Care is expected tost one day. Participating in the public event will undoubtedly impact the day-to-day operations of the shops, even requiring a temporary one-day closure, and each Foster Shop has different schedules¡¡±
Here, Liu Fengyun nced at Xu Ran, ¡°If it¡¯s inconvenient for you in two days, I have an alternative date, which is in five days.¡±
¡°There¡¯s nothing inconvenient on my end, so let¡¯s do it in two days,¡± Xu Ran shook his head.
Liu Fengyun had a point; this event¡¯s timing was better sooner rather thanter.
At this moment, Xu Ran was managing Starfire Foster Care Shop in Monster Wooden City with just three little ones to look after, so it was very convenient to close anytime.
¡°Then we¡¯ll set the date for two days from now.¡± Liu Fengyun nodded slightly, took out another provisional n, and a pen, and quickly started annotating the event date.
And Xu Ran continued to read.
It had to be said, not only was Boss Liu very proactive, but his work was also very meticulous. This provisional n had detailed arrangements for every aspect.
ording to his n, the Public Wash and Care Exhibition would be open to all Beast Masters in Monster Wooden City. The fifteen Foster Shops would take turns upying the temporarily constructed Public Washing and Protection area, providing free Washing and Protection Services for any interested clients¡¯ Pet Beasts.
And within this segment, there was an interesting, mildlypetitive rule.
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Although the washing and protection services were free, guests could reward the foster shop ording to their satisfaction with the results of the services.
The different foster shops upied the washing and protection spaces for different periods, with time slots fairly distributed based on the flow of people. Less popr time slots were longer, while more popr slots were shorter, to ensure aparable flow of visitors.
By the end of the day¡¯s public washing and protection exhibition, the most popr shop would be determined based on the total amount of rewards received.
Seeing this, Xu Ran¡¯s eyes shed, and he nodded incessantly.
He had joined the event precisely to enhance the fame of his shop.
Undoubtedly, if his shop could be rated as the most popr, the increase in fame would be significantlyrger.
And Xu Ran was very confident about obtaining this honor.
¡°I¡¯m very satisfied with this n,¡± Xu Ran nodded quickly, ¡°How will the time slots be distributed at that time?¡±
¡°The fifteen shop owners will draw lots on the spot,¡± Liu Fengyun smiled, ¡°Only in this way can it be the fairest.¡±
¡°That makes sense.¡± Xu Ran nodded in agreement, then continued to read on.
Soon after reviewing the n, Xu Ran looked up at Liu Fengyun, ¡°Boss Liu, has the location of the event not been decided yet?¡±
¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Liu Fengyun nodded slightly, ¡°The initial n was to hold the event in therge square in front of the Beast Master Association, where there¡¯s arge number of Beast Mastersing and going every day and the crowd is bigger, but¡¡±
Liu Fengyun¡¯s voice paused slightly before he continued, ¡°To use that space, we need to negotiate with the Beast Master Association in advance. I n to confirm this tomorrow, and only then can the location be set.¡±
¡°In that case¡¡± A hint of a smile appeared in Xu Ran¡¯s eyes.
He suddenly remembered his earlier spection about the system¡¯s method of determining fame.
If wild Transcendent Beings could also be included in the system¡¯s scope for fame assessment, then why not include them in this event as well?
¡°Boss Liu, I have a suggestion.¡±
¡°Good, Boss Xu, please speak,¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s expression became a bit more serious.
Having witnessed the young man¡¯s washing and protection skills, he now regarded this younger boss as an equal.
Without a doubt, Xu Ran would be a formidable contender for the most popr foster shop, so his opinion was particrly important.
¡°Boss Liu, the rules you designed are all very good, and I agree with them, but¡¡± Xu Ran¡¯s voice trailed off slightly.
Hearing the word ¡°but,¡± Liu Fengyun knew that Xu Ran was about toe to the point.
His expression grew even more serious as he prepared to listen intently.
¡°I feel that, Boss Liu, you might have overlooked the differences between cities.¡±
¡°Hmm?¡± Upon hearing Xu Ran¡¯s words, Liu Fengyun¡¯s face showed a touch of surprise.
The differences between cities?
What did he mean by that?
¡°Boss Xu, please be more specific.¡±
¡°Alright,¡± Xu Ran nodded, took a moment to choose his words, then said, ¡°Boss Liu, you must be aware that Monster Wooden City is not quite like other Second Level Towns.¡±
¡°This city is protected by the Beast Emperor Sky-touching Mysterious Wood.¡±
¡°Of course, I¡¯m aware,¡± Liu Fengyun nodded slightly, ¡°To be honest, when I first came here and saw a city protected by the Beast Emperor, I was very surprised.¡±
¡°That¡¯s not all,¡± Xu Ran smiled, ¡°Outside Monster Wooden City, in the Monster Wooden Domain, countless wild Transcendent Beings maintain a good rtionship with the Demon Wood Domain.¡±
¡°The Monster Wooden Marketce serves as the bridge formunication and interaction between the two.¡±
¡°Numerous wild Transcendent Beings in the Monster Wooden Marketce exchange the resources produced by their species for what they need through friendly trade with humans.¡±
¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a harmonious atmosphere outside of the Monster Wooden Domain.¡±
¡°I feel the same way.¡± Hearing Xu Ran mention the Monster Wooden Marketce, Liu Fengyun¡¯s face also showed a hint of wistfulness, ¡°Our Xuanxing City, which is not far from the territory of another Beast Emperor, is much more dangerouspared to here.¡±
Hearing Xu Ran mention the Monster Wooden Marketce, Liu Fengyun seemed to guess something. He nced at Xu Ran and then said, ¡°So, Boss Xu, are you nning to hold the event at the Monster Wooden Marketce?¡±
¡°That is indeed what I¡¯m thinking.¡± Xu Ran nodded earnestly, ¡°The liveliest ce within Monster Wooden City, without a doubt, is the Monster Wooden Marketce.¡±
¡°Holding a public Washing and Protection exhibition there would yield better results for us.¡±
¡°This¡¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s face showed a hint of contemtion, ¡°Boss Xu, I don¡¯t deny the prosperity of the Monster Wooden Marketce, butpared to Beast Masters, there are more wild Transcendent Beings from the Monster Wooden Domain.¡±
¡°Then let¡¯s invite these wild Transcendent Beings to the event as well,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, ¡°After all, foster shops are in business to make money.¡±
¡°If we can do business with human Beast Masters, why can¡¯t we do business with wild Transcendent Beings?¡±
¡°After all¡¡± Xu Ran paused, thinking of the Earth Roons and the Earthy Rat n that he had served with Washing and Protection in thest few days, his eyes brimming with amusement, ¡°they will pay us, and even better, they pay with resources, don¡¯t we earn more that way?¡±
¡°Indeed.¡± After hearing Xu Ran¡¯s words, Liu Fengyun pondered for a while and then nodded slightly, ¡°Our foster shops are opened to do business.¡±
¡°If we can do business with human Beast Masters, naturally we can do business with wild Transcendent Beings.¡±
¡°Such a thing would be impossible in other cities, but in Monster Wooden City, it can be realized.¡± Thinking of the Transcendent Beings that roamed the Monster Wooden Marketce, Liu Fengyun couldn¡¯t help but consider.
They could understand humannguage, and they could even express their demands clearly through various gestures and bodynguage.
They did not harbor the same animosity towards humans as the wild Transcendent Beings Liu Fengyun had in mind, who would attack upon sighting humans. Instead, they would obediently follow human rules and pay honestly when buying things in the Monster Wooden Marketce.
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For a moment, Liu Fengyun¡¯s heart swelled with anticipation.
¡°To tell you the truth,¡± he said with augh, shaking his head, ¡°I and the other foster shop owners have been in Monster Wooden City longer than you, Boss Xu, but when ites to integrating into this city, you have us beat by a mile.¡±
At this point, Liu Fengyun suddenly remembered that both times he came to Starfire Foster, he saw Xu Ran washing and caring for wild Transcendent Being ns.
¡°While we were still thinking traditionally, only treating Beast Masters as customers, Boss Xu had already included the Transcendent Beings of Monster Wooden City into his clientele.¡±
¡°This is all coincidental¡¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face grew more helpless, ¡°Anyhow, that is my suggestion. I hope Boss Liu and the others can consider it.¡±
¡°I will discuss it with them.¡± Liu Fengyun nodded earnestly, ¡°If we¡¯re to hold this event at Monster Wooden Marketce, then the venue problem bes much easier to solve.¡±
¡°Once the arrangements with the Beast Master Association arepleted, we can set up on the most bustling Sky-touching Main Road in the Monster Wooden Marketce¡¡± Saying this, Liu Fengyun lowered his head and began to write swiftly on the tentative n in his hand.
Seeing the sparkle in his eyes, he must have beening up with many new ideas as he wrote.
¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Raising his head, Liu Fengyun gave Xu Ran a smile, ¡°If all goes well, I believe my colleagues will agree.¡±
¡°Boss Xu, wait for my good news!¡±
¡°Alright!¡±
Waving goodbye to his visitor, Xu Ran turned to the three little ones and spread his hands, ¡°Work is over for today, let¡¯s go and prepare dinner together.¡±
¡°Meow~¡±
¡°Xi Lu~¡±
¡°Chah~¡±
Around the shop, the cheers of the three little ones echoed.
On the other hand, after hearing Xu Ran¡¯s proposal, Liu Fengyun once again demonstrated his remarkable ability to act swiftly.
By the next morning, Liu Fengyun visited Xu Ran again, telling him the other foster shops had all agreed to the n and that the negotiations for renting the venue from the Beast Master Association wereplete.
In short, the Public Wash and Care Exhibition was fully confirmed, and all that remained was waiting for the following day¡¯s arrival.
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These past few days I¡¯ve been busy taking care of someone in the hospital, and it¡¯s been very difficult to manage even 7,000 words daily. If I had not taken too much leave at the beginning of the month and run out of leave, I would have preferred to take a break from writing¡ Today it¡¯s only 4,000, I need to make an adjustment.
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Chapter 441: Chapter 268: Public Wash and Care Exhibition! Undercurrents Surge!
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A day¡¯s time, neither fast nor slow.
Amid the eager anticipation of the fifteen foster care store owners, the agreed-upon Public Wash and Care Exhibition officially began.
Early in the morning, the fifteen owners gathered at the prearranged location.
For the vast majority of them, this was their first meeting since arriving in Monster Wooden City.
For a time,pliments such as ¡°I¡¯ve long admired your reputation¡± were exchanged warmly, and no one showed the slightest disdain towards Xu Ran, the youngest amongst them.
After all, the sh between the local and foreign foster shops had started with him.
Word of the conflict between Starfire Foster and Universe Foster Store had spread to some extent, so everyone was well aware that this seemingly youthful man possessed impressive Washing and Protection skills.
A brief and friendly conversation also allowed Xu Ran to get acquainted with the others.
The foster care shop owners before him hailed from over ten Second Level Towns, covering almost all of the Second Level Towns in Beast Field No. 47.
Considering the possibility of opening branches in their cities in the future, Xu Ran was also keen on establishing good rtions with them.
¡°Alright,¡± Liu Fengyun said with a smile, noticing that it was about time, ¡°the rest can wait until after the public grooming event is over.¡±
¡°Let¡¯s go, our event site is almost ready. Let¡¯s see if it meets your Washing and Protection requirements.¡±
At his words, the chatter ceased, and everyone¡¯s face lit up with interest.
The primary concern for everyone participating in the Public Wash and Care Exhibition was whether their Washing and Protection requirements would be satisfied.
After all, each had their own methods of grooming, necessitating various materials and tools.
There¡¯s an old saying, ¡°A good chef can¡¯t cook without rice.¡±
If the necessary items for their Washing and Protection methods were not avable, the effectiveness of the public demonstration would certainly be impacted.
Attending this event was all about showcasing the before and after effects of their grooming skills to gain more Fame and customers for their stores.
If anything went awry, the event could backfire, not only failing to increase Fame and clients but potentially causing existing customers to drift away.
Liu Fengyun, of course, had taken their concerns into consideration.
Thus, he had once again visited each foster shop owner the day before, asking for a list of their Washing and Protection needs to organize and set up everything himself.
Now that all the essentials were arranged, he confidently invited the other fourteen owners to have a look.
¡°Great!¡± A burly man with a full beardughed heartily, ¡°Boss Liu is indeed highly efficient!¡±
Qi Cang, the owner of the Gray Wolf Foster Store, came from King Dragon City, a Second Level Town.
¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s all go take a look together,¡±mented another elegant woman in a form-fitting long dress, smiling gently.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Du Huayan, the owner of Hundred Flowers Foster Store, came from Bright Radiance City, another Second Level Town.
The other foster care shop owners also agreed and followed Liu Fengyun¡¯s lead into the heart of the Monster Wooden Marketce.
The marketce was just opening for the morning and already bustling with activity.
The lively atmosphere differed from what Xu Ran had experienced on hisst visit.
Perhaps due to it being breakfast time, many stalls were selling morning-friendly food, with lines not only of Humans but also a few early-rising Transcendent Beings.
Xu Ran even spotted a Little Night Mink queuing at a stall.
This Dark Extraordinary Creature, a nocturnal being that slept during the day, appeared to be drowsy, probably nning to sleep after the meal.
So¡ for it, was this ate-night snack?
The thought brought a smile to Xu Ran¡¯s face.
As he was looking around and enjoying this other side of the morning market, a savory breeze brought a lunch box in front of him.
¡°Boss Xu, this is yours,¡± Du Huayan said, cing the lunch box in Xu Ran¡¯s hands before handing another one to another foster care shop owner nearby.
¡°Thank you, Du!¡± Xu Ran came back to his senses and quickly thanked her, then opened the lunch box.
Inside, there was food from one of the stalls they had just passed.
It appeared that Du Huayan had bought breakfast for herself and had thoughtfully included the others.
Despite having already eaten, Xu Ran had no intention of wasting her kindness.
¡°Come, let¡¯s all try some,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, using the bamboo skewers from the lunch box to share the delicious food with the three little ones beside him.
By the time the lunch box was empty, the group had reached the most central and bustling area of the Monster Wooden Marketce.
Sky-touching Main Road.
They were in the middle of Sky-touching Main Road, which was the heart of the marketce.
At this location was a sizable open-air za, now temporarily rented out, with a huge stage set up.
The stage was concealed, keeping it hidden from the eyes of onlookers, who were curiously gathered around, eager to see what was inside.
¡°Boss Liu, why the secrecy?¡± bellowed Qi Cang with his booming voice, ¡°Isn¡¯t this supposed to be a public grooming event?¡±
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¡°Mr. Qi, please don¡¯t be anxious,¡± Liu Fengyunughed, his demeanor calm, ¡°When it¡¯s time to start, these curtains will be removed.¡±
¡°But for now¡ let¡¯s keep them closed.¡±
Noticing the gaze of everyone present and pre-empting any questions, Liu Fengyun volunteered an exnation, ¡°You must have seen that, right now, there are quite a few passersby and wild Transcendent Beings stopping to watch.¡±
¡°Maintaining a sense of mystery can pique their curiosity even more and when the event officially starts, it will draw more people toe up and try.¡±
¡°Of course, this is only one of the reasons, the more important reason is¡¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s voice paused slightly, then dropped a few notches, ¡°Our joint effort this time is to counter the local Foster Shops.¡±
¡°They were the first to join forces to suppress us, and we were just forced to retaliate,¡± Liu Fengyun paused again, ¡°Although we are not afraid of them, for the sake of a more secure event, it¡¯s better to dy their receipt of the news.¡±
¡°Boss Liu¡¯s concerns make sense,¡± Du Huayan smiled, ¡°It seems that entrusting this matter to Boss Liu was indeed a wise choice.¡±
¡°Boss Du is too kind,¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s smile brightened up a bit, ¡°Let¡¯s not stand here. Let¡¯s go in and take a look at the site.¡±
¡°As for the site we have set up this time, I am quite satisfied with it.¡±
Having said that, he led the way to a small door not far away, pushed it open, and entered the stage which was still enclosed at the moment.
Including Xu Ran, the other fourteen Foster Shop owners followed suit.
Soon, the surprisingly open Washing and Protection area was before everyone¡¯s eyes.
For a moment, everyone couldn¡¯t help but exim in surprise.
Because, although the stage had only started being set up sincest night, it already very nearpletion.
Some of the weaker Foster Shops even felt that the Foster Area in front of them was better than their own stores.
¡°Everyone, check if there¡¯s anything missing from the washing and protection equipment we¡¯ll need before the event officially starts,¡± Liu Fengyun said as he picked up a lottery tube from a nearby counter and shook it, ¡°Once that¡¯s confirmed, it¡¯s time to draw lots to decide the order of our showcases.¡±
¡°No problems over here,¡± Qi Cang strode around the Foster Area, quickly returning to indicate that everything he needed for washing and protection was avable, then took a bamboo stick out of the lottery tube Liu Fengyun held.
After a nce at it, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°This luck is just¡¡±
While speaking, he passed the bamboo stick for the others to see.
On it was the number ¡°1.¡±
It meant that Qi Cang was scheduled to do his washing and protection in the very first time slot.
¡°There¡¯s no need to mind, Mr. Qi,¡± Liu Fengyun exined with a smile, ¡°The first time slot starts at eight and ends at ten. Although this slot might have fewer visitors, itsts longer than the others.¡±
¡°Yes, Mr. Qi first finished checking, drew lots first, and got the first time slot. That could be a good omen,¡± Du Huayanmented with a restrained smile, ¡°Perhaps today¡¯s most popr Foster Shop will be your Gray Wolf Foster Store, no?¡±
¡°I dare not presume!¡± Hearing this, Qi Cang waved his hands repeatedly, ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll take the lead and show my face, for everyone¡¯s amusement.¡±
Amongst theughter, the second Foster Shop owner finished checking his washing and protection equipment and came back to draw lots.
Then the third, and the fourth¡
By the time Xu Ran had finished confirming his Foster needs with his three little ones, he was the ninth to draw lots.
¡°Boss Xu, please,¡± Liu Fengyun smiled and handed over the lottery tube, now with only seven sticks remaining, to Xu Ran.
¡°All right.¡± Xu Ran took a deep breath, then randomly picked out one stick.
Before him was the number ¡°5.¡±
¡°The fifth time slot, from two in the afternoon to three,¡± Qi Cang smiled, ¡°Boss Xu, you¡¯re in luck, drawing one of the time slots with the highest foot traffic, though that means the duration will be shorter.¡±
¡°No worries,¡± Xu Ran nodded, understanding.
The shorter duration of the busier times slots was pre-arranged.
This arrangement wasn¡¯t due to the quantity of guests.
After all, washings vary in time needed; whether it¡¯s one hour or two, there are only so many Pet Beasts you can wash.
It was about exposure.
Given the same length of time, the foot traffic during Xu Ran¡¯s slot would be twice that of Qi Cang¡¯s, meaning twice as many people would learn about Starfire Foster, naturallypensating Qi Cang with a longer time.
In this respect, the arrangement was without w.
After Xu Ran, five more Foster Shop owners came to draw lots in session.
Thest bamboo stick in the lottery tube was Liu Fengyun¡¯s.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
¡°Now that everyone has drawn lots and knows their showcase times,¡± Liu Fengyun shook the now-empty lottery tube in his hand.
¡°Then, it¡¯s time for the event to begin.¡±
Though he had finished speaking, the stage curtains, controlled by the staff, were lifted, unveiling the stage¡¯s interior to the curious onlookers and wild Transcendent Beings outside.
And the fifteen people on stage could also see the surprised expressions of the passersby and wild Transcendent Beings outside.
¡°So now, the time is yours, Mr. Qi,¡± Liu Fengyun patted Qi Cang on the shoulder and pointed at a man quickly walking toward them, holding a megaphone, ¡°This is Zhou Hang, the host for today¡¯s event. Leave the hosting to him.¡±
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¡°Please enlighten me, everyone.¡± Zhou Hang said with a polite smile, then turned on the megaphone in his hand, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen! Beast friends from Monster Wooden Domain! Hello, everyone!¡±
As his voice, amplified by the megaphone, echoed throughout the Central Square of Modu Main Road, more and more people and beasts turned their attention to the area and converged towards it.
Liu Fengyun and the other thirteen foster shop owners exchanged nces and silently left the stage.
The next two hours, the stage belonged to Qi Cang and his Gray Wolf Foster Store.
¡°There is no need for everyone to stay here all the time.¡± Liu Fengyun said with a smile after stepping down from the stage, looking at the other thirteen foster shop owners including Xu Ran, ¡°I have already informed you of your times in advance, just make sure toe back before the designated time starts.¡±
However, after Liu Fengyun finished speaking, no one present seemed inclined to leave.
¡°Boss Liu must be joking,¡±ughed one owner with a goatee, stroking his smooth beard, ¡°How could we miss such a rare opportunity to exchange washing and protection techniques with everyone?¡±
¡°Our Shengtian Pet Foster Care has specifically suspended business for today¡¯s event, so we could take this chance to learn washing and protection techniques from our peers.¡±
¡°Same here!¡±
After this foster shop owner finished speaking, many othersughed and joined in the chorus.
Clearly, they all shared the same idea.
¡°Meow?¡± (Are we also staying?)
Ziyun leaned in close to Xu Ran and asked quietly.
¡°Yes.¡± Xu Ran nodded, his face filled with anticipation, ¡°I n to stay as well to see the washing methods of other foster shops.¡±
His washing techniques were taught by the system, which definitely differed from those of other foster shops in this world.
Now that he had his own insights into the Washing and Protection methods, observing and learning from the techniques of other foster shops was an opportunity to broaden his knowledge.
This was also one of the reasons he had agreed to Liu Fengyun¡¯s invitation.
Seeing the three little ones looking hesitant, Xu Ran knew what they were thinking. ¡°You three go back to the shop and train. You don¡¯t need to stay with me all the time.¡±
¡°If I need you for anything, I will summon you in advance.¡±
¡°Chah!¡± (Okay!)
Cancan nodded vigorously, excitement twinkling in its eyes.
¡°Of course, you can only train back at the shop. We¡¯re not discussing going out of the city,¡± Xu Ran quickly added, squashing the adventurous Cancan¡¯s little schemes.
¡°Chah¡¡± (Alright then¡)
The light in Cancan¡¯s eyes dimmed.
It had be an explorer without a dream.
¡°Alright.¡± Xu Ran smiled helplessly, ¡°After today¡¯s event is over, I will take you out of the city to have a look tomorrow.¡±
It had been a few days since Cancan and Starst sneaked out for an adventure.
Were it not for this unexpected event, Xu Ran might have taken them out of the city the day before to check out the ce Cancan had discovered.
So, as soon as this event concluded, it would be time to schedule a city outing.
¡°Chah!¡± (Yay!)
Cancan¡¯s mood swung like a roller coaster, brightening up again in an instant.
Ziyun and Cancan climbed onto Star¡¯s back, the three little ones nodded at Xu Ran, and then vanished from sight.N?v(el)B\\jnn
As Xu Ran¡¯s gaze shifted from the leaving backs of the three little ones and returned to the stage, an expectant look appeared on his face.
After the host¡¯s brief opening remarks and introduction of the event rules, the first contestant had already taken the stage.
It was a Beast Master, his slightly stiff demeanor suggesting he had never before allowed his Pet Beast to receive foster shop care.
¡°Sir, in these months since Mystical Wood Dew has ceased to appear, how have you helped your Pet Beast with body cleaning?¡±
¡°Um¡ washed with a tap?¡±
¡°But your Pet Beast is a Fire Attribute Pet Beast.¡±
Amid a few queries that drewughter from the bystanders, Qi Cang approached the customer with a face that, though wild-looking, now held a reassuring expression, ¡°Please rest assured and hand over your Pet Beast to me, I¡¯ll make it as good as new.¡±
¡°Okay¡okay.¡±
The Beast Master nodded, and behind him, the Hexagram Star Array lit up. Amidst the gusting winds, a monkey covered in mes appeared before the crowd.
Fire Attribute Transcendent Stage Leader Species, Little me Monkey.
Compared to a healthy, well-built Little me Monkey, the mes around this one were noticeably less vibrant, and its color was somewhat dim. It was visibly not in great condition.
¡°Hmm¡ Please follow me!¡± After circling around the Little me Monkey to assess its condition, Qi Cang clearly had a n for its care, and confidently pointed to the washing station, gesturing for the Little me Monkey and its Beast Master to follow.
Before long, the Little me Monkey was ced on the washing station, and Qi Cang began his preparation for the washing care.
Below the stage, the foster shop owners, under Liu Fengyun¡¯s guidance, had found good viewing seats and were engrossed in observing Qi Cang¡¯s preparation details while also engaging in discussions.
¡°That Little me Monkey just now looked in rough shape, this is not going to be an easy cleaning job. I wonder if Mr. Qi can handle it.¡±
¡°I feel like if that Little me Monkey was handed over to me, I¡¯d struggle a bit. I hope I won¡¯t encounter such a difficult washing subject when it¡¯s my turn.¡±
¡°Haha, who knows?¡±
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Chapter 444: Chapter 268: Public Wash and Care Exhibition! Undercurrents Surge!_4
¡°¡¡±
As Xu Ran listened to the exchanges of other store owners, a contemtive expression surfaced in his eyes.
ording to the system¡¯s assessment, the current Washing and Protection requirement for this Little me Monkey was four stars, which was already considered difficult to groom.
Of course, that was for other people.
For Xu Ran, the Little me Monkey before him was not enough to pose a challenge.
In just a moment, the corresponding Washing and Protection n appeared in his mind.
So¡
What he was more curious about now was, how would this Mr. Qi Cang respond?
Under the watchful eyes of Xu Ran and the other store owners, Qi Cang quickly finished his preparations and then began the official grooming.
In his hand, there appeared a rough-surfaced, dark red stone.
¡°Is that a Flint Stone?¡± one of the Foster Shop owners whispered, ¡°It¡¯s good at kindling fires, is Mr. Qi nning a Fire Bath?¡±
A Fire Bath involved using a kindling material to ignite some specialbustible resources, which during burning would release the energy contained within, melding into the Pet Beast¡¯s body, nourishing and repairing it with energy.
This method was basically something only a Fire Pet Beast could use.
As for the Little me Monkey right now, it was indeed the perfect candidate.
¡°No, it¡¯s not a Fire Bath.¡± Another Foster Shop owner, who had a closer rtionship with Qi Cang and obviously knew about Qi Cang¡¯s grooming methods beforehand, chuckled and said, ¡°Mr. Qi is skilled in the Stone Washing Method.¡±
¡°Huh?¡± The Foster Shop owner who had mentioned the Fire Bath looked confused, ¡°Stone Washing Method? What is that¡?¡±
¡°Zzzt~¡±
A scraping noise from the stage interrupted his question.
The audience looked towards the source of the sound just in time to see Qi Cang holding a Flint Stone, scraping it at an intricate angle along the side of the Little me Monkey¡¯s body. As the Flint Stone grazed the Little me Monkey¡¯s fur, it sparked a trail of fire towards the sky.
The Little me Monkey¡¯s facial features slightly furrowed, seemingly enduring pain, but soon after each scrape from the Flint Stone, its tightened features gradually rxed, revealing afortable expression on its face.
Eventually, the look of painpletely disappeared, reced by totalfort, even causing the Little me Monkey to involuntarily hum in pleasure.
And with each scrape, the mes around its body visibly grew more vigorous, the red glow tumbling upwards, casting a red hue over the entire grooming tform.
Seeing this scene, the spectators burst into an uproar, and among these sounds, there were also diverse Beast Roars.
Clearly, it wasn¡¯t only the human Beast Masters who were moved by the apparent grooming results, but also the wild Transcendent Beings felt an impulse.
¡°This Stone Washing Method is Mr. Qi¡¯s forte. It appears simple, just scraping the body¡¯s surface with a Fire Attribute stone, but in fact, it¡¯s quite sophisticated,¡± previously mentioned Foster Shop owner chuckled.
¡°I¡¯ve heard of this method, but doesn¡¯t it seem to have quite a few limitations?¡± another Foster Shop owner couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Only a portion of Pet Beasts are suitable.¡±
¡°Of course,¡± the previous Foster Shop owner nodded, ¡°There¡¯s no grooming method that suits all Pet Beasts.¡±
¡°Formting corresponding Washing and Protection methods based on the Pet Beast¡¯s conditions, that¡¯s what we need to do.¡±
Hearing this, the others couldn¡¯t help but nod in agreement.
On the stage, the grooming of the Little me Monkey ended quickly, and the Beast Master was obviously very satisfied with the post-grooming results. After listening to the host exin the reward rules, he did not hesitate to give 15,000 yuan, expressing his gratitude.
This price was already higher than the Gray Wolf Foster Store¡¯s charge for small Pet Beast grooming, causing the hearts of the other Foster Shop owners to race with desire, itching to try it out for themselves.
The atmosphere at the event instantly heated up with this perfect start, and after the Little me Monkey¡¯s Beast Master left the stage, the number of audience members eager to hop up surged dramatically.
The atmosphere at the Universe Foster Store was strikingly different from that of the open-air Washing and Protection exhibitions.
At this moment, the door of the Universe Foster Store was temporarily closed, and a wooden sign reading ¡°Temporarily Closed¡± hung on the door.
However, the Universe Foster Store was not empty; in fact, there were more people inside than usual.
Besides the owner, Liu Yu, there were about ten men and women of various temperaments.
Only, their expressions were none too pleased.
¡°Everyone, I believe you have also received the news,¡± Liu Yu¡¯s voice was somewhat somber, ¡°those foster shops from outside the area have joined forces.¡±
¡°They have conducted public Washing and Protection demonstrations at the Monster Wooden Marketce to gain poprity for themselves.¡±
¡°You should be aware that such actions pose no small threat to us.¡±
¡°What threat? No threat at all,¡± one of the owners snorted dismissively, ¡°If they can do it, naturally we can too.¡±
¡°Tomorrow, we can hold a simr event. With our fame in Monster Wooden City, we can reim the customers they¡¯ve attracted in minutes.¡±
¡°I have to say, Mr. Tian, your words are somewhat amusing,¡± another owner couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, ¡°If our Washing and Protection techniques were really that good, would we need to join forces to suppress them?¡±
With that said, everyone fell silent.
Indeed.
These establishments had been invited by the Beast Master Association of Monster Wooden City from various Second Level Towns to set up shop, so their strength goes without saying.
By contrast, they had never before dabbled in the Washing and Protection Service, and many aspects of the business were like feeling stones to cross the river; they were simply no match for the others in terms of experience.
If their own abilities were truly notcking, then how could these local foster shops, which already enjoyed high poprity and reputation, be threatened by a few outsiders with no local foundation?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A public Washing and Protection Exhibition is both easy and difficult.
Easily done by simply borrowing a venue and setting up a stage.
The difficulty lies in the fact that locally, foster shops hold their privately developed Washing and Protection techniques very close to their chest, unwilling to make them public.
Even if they were willing to disclose them, following an exhibition already conducted by the out-of-town foster shops, mimicking them would do no more than make them the object of ridicule, clumsily wielding the tools of another¡¯s trade.
¡°Doing the same as them, holding such public demonstrations of Washing and Protection is definitely out of the question,¡± Liu Yu shook his head, dismissing the suggestion, ¡°But we can¡¯t just sit here and wait for our demise either.¡±
Hearing Liu Yu¡¯s words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Clearly, they all shared the same thought.
The opposition has made their move, and they couldn¡¯t just lie down and take it, could they?
¡°Mr. Liu, you seem like you might have an idea?¡± one of the owners observed Liu Yu carefully before suddenly speaking up.
¡°I indeed have an idea,¡± Liu Yu nodded, ¡°but it will require a bit of help from all of you.¡±
¡°Doing the same as them, holding such public demonstrations of Washing and Protection is definitely out of the question,¡± Liu Yu shook his head, dismissing the suggestion, ¡°But we can¡¯t just sit here and wait for our demise either.¡±
Hearing Liu Yu¡¯s words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Clearly, they all shared the same thought.
The opposition has made their move, and they couldn¡¯t just lie down and take it, could they?
¡°Mr. Liu, you seem like you might have an idea?¡± one of the owners observed Liu Yu carefully before suddenly speaking up.
¡°I indeed have an idea,¡± Liu Yu nodded, ¡°but it will require a bit of help from all of you.¡±
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Chapter 445: Chapter 269: High Difficulty? No Difficulty!
¡°Washing and protecting a difficult Pet Beast? I actually do have one,¡±
After hearing Liu Yu¡¯s idea, one of the local Foster Shop owners chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s a Wind Bell at the Leadership Stage. Not only is it difficult to wash and protect, but the Beast Master also has a bad temper.¡±
¡°If those outsiders don¡¯t wash and protect it well, just the Beast Master throwing a fit will be enough to give them a hard time,¡±
Having said that, a somewhat schadenfreude expression appeared on the face of the local Foster Shop owner; clearly, he had witnessed such scenes before.
¡°Wind Bell¡¡± Liu Yu muttered under his breath, a contemtive look in his eyes, before turning to the other Foster Shop owners, ¡°What do you all think about this option?¡±
¡°This won¡¯t do,¡± another local owner shook his head, ¡°Although washing and protecting a Wind Bell is quite troublesome, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not enough to stump them, after all¡¡±
He couldn¡¯t help but puff out his chest as he said this, ¡°I¡¯ve already figured out how to wash and protect a Wind Bell, and those outsiders from other Foster Shops have more experience and might also have their methods.¡±
Upon hearing his words, the other Foster Shop owners cast envious and jealous nces at him.
¡°If that is the case, let¡¯s all suggest some other choices,¡± Liu Yu nodded in understanding and then looked at the others.
¡°I have an idea,¡± the owner who had just revealed his knowledge on washing and protecting the Wind Bell spoke with a smile, ¡°How about we let them wash and protect an Earth Rock Spirit? That¡¯s definitely going to be difficult.¡±
¡°Earth Rock Spirit? That¡¯s child¡¯s y,¡± another local owner smirked with pride, clearly aware of how to wash and protect such Transcendent Beings.
So, this suggestion clearly wasn¡¯t reliable either.
¡°In my Foster Shop, there is indeed a Pet Beast that is quite suitable,¡± a person who had been quiet during the previous discussions suddenly spoke up, ¡°Although my shop has never washed and protected it before, I know its difficulty level has to be high.¡±
Everyone turned to look at the person who had just spoken, and then they each showed a reflective look, obviously having some ideas and spections.
¡°Are you talking about¡ that Exquisite Flower King that has been fostered at your shop for a long time?¡± Liu Yu asked tentatively, excitement shing in his eyes, ¡°The Pet Beast that even Mystical Wood Dew can¡¯tpletely wash and protect?¡±
¡°Exactly, the Exquisite Flower King,¡± confirmed the owner with a slight nod, ¡°I¡¯m confident I can persuade its Beast Master to bring it to the event.¡±
¡°Even Mystical Wood Dew, produced by the Beast Emperor, can¡¯t wash and protect it thoroughly, I don¡¯t believe those outsiders have any way to do it!¡±
¡°Alright, let¡¯s do that!¡±
¡°Hehe, the washing and protecting difficulty is sure to be high!¡±
The other owners expressed their stance, clearly having no objections to this proposal.
They had vaguely heard about the Exquisite Flower King one or two years ago.
Mystical Wood Dew can wash and protect even the Demon Wood Domain¡¯s Beast King, but it just can¡¯t do aplete job on it, only able toplete a part of the process.
Now that there¡¯s been no Mystical Wood Dew for several months, its condition can only have worsened.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Those outsiders from other Foster Shop owners are bound to be stumped by it.
Once washing and protection fails¡
Hehe!
Thinking of the consequences, they couldn¡¯t help but let out snickers in unison.
¡°Bring those Pet Beasts mentioned just now too,¡± Liu Yu said with a visibly more rxed expression, ¡°I heard they are taking turns showing off at the Public Wash and Care Exhibition from fifteen Foster Shops.¡±
¡°We¡¯ll prepare several more tricks up our sleeve, to really y with them.¡±
As he spoke, a stern look shed in Liu Yu¡¯s eyes.
He thought of Xu Ran.
It didn¡¯t matter what happened with the other shops, but that Exquisite Flower King, it had to be assigned to the Starfire Foster Care Shop!
This time, there¡¯s no way to let that person continue to be insolent!
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¡°Du¡¯s washing and protection techniques are really unique,¡±
At a seat not far from the stage of the Public Wash and Care Exhibition, Xu Ran watched a Pet Beast that had just been washed and protected by Du Huayan and was now refreshed, as its Beast Master continuously expressed gratitude to Du Huayan and gave a generous reward of twenty thousand, he couldn¡¯t help but exim.
Before Du Huayan, he had already witnessed the washing and protection methods of three different Foster Shop owners. Each method was focused on a different aspect, unique in its own right, and opened Xu Ran¡¯s eyes.
But what surprised him the most was Du Huayan¡¯s method.
The most distinctive feature of Du Huayan¡¯s method was the extensive use of floral Transcendent Resources during the washing and protection process, which through collection, extraction, and special blending, formed bath liquids with various effects.
Conditioning, repairing, maintaining¡
Besides the usual effects of washing and protection, there were even bath liquids with medical uses, such as promoting the recovery of external injuries and facilitating the repair of burns and scalds.
¡°Their Hundred Flowers Foster Store specializes in that,¡± The elderly man wearing sses who sat not far from Xu Ran chuckled, ¡°Even in our Bright Radiance City, Hundred Flowers is quite a famous Foster Shop.¡±
This elderly man was Zhang Qinn, the owner of the Lanhe Foster Care Store, and like Du Huayan, he came from the Second Level Town Bright Radiance City.
The two had known each other for a long time beforeing to Monster Wooden City.
¡°Boss Du was born into the Du family in Bright Radiance, a special family specializing in studying extraordinary flora. Her strengthes from being immersed in it from a young age,¡± Zhang Qinn sighed, ¡°That¡¯s something you can¡¯t just learn!¡±
¡°Speaking of which, Boss Xu, it¡¯s your turn after Boss Du, right?¡± Another owner spoke with a friendly smile, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Pet Beasts you took over from the Universe Foster Store that were considered beyond saving, were washed and protected by you to the point of beingpletely transformed.¡±
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¡°Today, I finally get to see your skills in action.¡±
¡°Aplete transformation would be an exaggeration.¡± Xu Ran smiled modestly, ¡°ording to the schedule, Ms. Du should be able to wash and groom one more pet beast before it¡¯s my turn to take the stage and embarrass myself.¡±
¡°Boss Xu is too modest!¡±
¡°Hahaha, Boss Xu is the youngest here, truly a case of a young hero!¡±
Hearing Xu Ran¡¯s words, the other shop ownersughed amiably.
In the midst of everyone¡¯s conversations andughter, Ms. Du Huayan on the stage also weed her final customer.
It was a man with a slightly sullenplexion, by his side was arge bell floating in the air, shimmering with a faint green light. The surface of the bell was also covered in green patterns that resembled flowing water.
A Wind attribute Leader Stage Transcendent Being, the Wind Bell.
¡°We thank this gentleman foring on stage, and now Ms. Du Huayan, the owner of the Hundred Flowers Foster Store, will begin the grooming for your Pet Beast!¡±
The host spoke briefly and then walked off the stage, leaving it to Ms. Du Huayan.
Ms. Du Huayan slightly furrowed her brows, gazing at the hovering Wind Bell. After a moment, her brows rxed, revealing a smile, ¡°Please follow me.¡±
Outside the stage, the normally chatty foster shop owners became more serious as they watched the events on stage.
¡°Wind Bell¡ Certainly, grooming a half-elemental form Transcendent Being is not simple,¡± Zhang Qinn said, watching his fellow viger begin preparations with a slight frown.
¡°As far as I know, the Hundred Flowers Foster Store previously did not ept elemental Pet Beasts for grooming because their grooming methods would not be effective with elemental creatures.¡±
¡°This is a public grooming; there is no way to refuse the customer, but if the grooming does not go well, it could negatively affect the Hundred Flowers Foster Store.¡±
¡°That would be rather bad.¡± Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but frown along, ¡°I¡¯m not sure if Ms. Du has mastered any other grooming methods.¡±
¡°I think, Boss Du must be confident,¡± Liu Fengyun spoke up softly, ¡°After all, she seems quiteposed right now.¡±
¡°However¡¡±
Liu Fengyun¡¯s voice slightly paused, and a grave expression surfaced in his eyes.
¡°It seems that, among the audience, I¡¯ve spotted a few individuals who shouldn¡¯t be here.¡±
¡°People who shouldn¡¯t be here?¡± Qi Cang raised his eyebrows and couldn¡¯t help but stand up to look around. His gaze quickly locked onto a certain area, and his expression turned ugly, ¡°It¡¯s those guys!¡±
The others followed Qi Cang¡¯s gaze and soon also saw the group in question.
Leading them was Liu Yu, along with local foster shop owners who had joined forces to suppress them.
The rival shop owners seemed to notice their looks and looked back challengingly and with ill intent.
¡°Boss!¡±
An employee dispatched from the Wind and Cloud Foster Care Shop to assist hurried over, walked up to Liu Fengyun, and whispered a few words before taking his leave.
Once the employee had left, Liu Fengyun¡¯s expression turned sour.
¡°It¡¯s confirmed,¡± he looked at the Wind Bell and its Beast Master on the stage, ¡°The Beast Master of that Wind Bell came here with the local foster shop owners.¡±
Instantly, everyone¡¯s expression changed.
The meaning behind this was self-evident.
The Wind Bell¡¯s Beast Master was in cahoots with the local foster shops.
Choosing a pet beast that Ms. Du was not familiar with grooming was an intentional act by the rivals!
¡°Thankfully, Boss Du is prepared.¡± Zhang Qinn, previously worried about his fellow viger, now looked at Ms. Du Huayan¡¯s actions and rxed slightly.
Because Ms. Du Huayan was now using a different grooming method than before.
She was not using the bath liquids made from grassy and woody type Transcendent Resources. Instead, she used a handful of mixed, finely ground, lightweight sandy grains.
This was the mostmon grooming method used for Wind attribute elemental Transcendent Beings.
All the necessary grooming resources and materials were ground into grooming sand, then the Wind attribute elemental Transcendent Being would absorb them. The grooming sand, carried by the wind, would then deeply cleanse both the inside and outside of its body before being expelled.
¡°With such a method, the Wind Bell can be groomed thoroughly, at least eighty percent,¡± another foster shop ownermented, ¡°As a semi-elemental type Transcendent Being, the Wind Bell¡¯s grooming still requires some additional things.¡±
¡°Ms. Du must be aware of this,¡± Xu Ran pointed to an item Ms. Du Huayan had prepared on the grooming table, ¡°That is the grooming paste Ms. Du has just mixed, intended for cleaning and maintaining the actual physical parts of the Wind Bell.¡±
The group engaged in a flurry of discussions about the Wind Bell¡¯s grooming.
Meanwhile, on stage, Ms. Du Huayanpleted the grooming of the Wind Bell with poise, without any mishaps.
In just over ten minutes, the green light around the Wind Bell deepened, and an invisible energy wind swirled around it. Its body gleamed with a lustrous sheen, looking as if it was thoroughly refreshed.
It swayed in the air, ringing out a cheerful ¡®lingling¡¯ to express its gratitude to Ms. Du Huayan.
And the sullen-faced Beast Master had a somewhat relieved expression at this moment.
Although he hade with the local foster shops and was likely aware of their intentions, he was a customer, not ackey of those shops.
So when the Wind Bell was well groomed, he wouldn¡¯t deliberately trouble the owner who did the grooming.
And moreover¡
He was beginning to consider whether to entrust the grooming of the Wind Bell and his other two Pet Beasts to this ce called the Hundred Flowers Foster Store in the future.
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Chapter 447: Chapter 269: High Difficulty? No Difficulty!_3
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This store seems more reliable.
After listening to the host exin the reward rules, the man, no longer wearing a grimace, tipped thirty thousand yuan without hesitation before turning with Wind Bell and leaving.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As the wash and care session for Wind Bell concluded, the cleaning time for Hundred Flowers Foster Store was also drawing to an end.
The host, holding a microphone, began to maintain the atmosphere in the venue, acting as a bridge between the changes of the two foster shops, while Du Huayan on stage neatly packed up her grooming supplies before stepping down.
It wasn¡¯t until she walked off the stage that her seemingly rxed facial expression became a little strained.
¡°Phew! That was close!¡±
In front of her colleagues, Du Huayan couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for having handled a simr case a few days ago and learning some techniques for washing and caring for half-elemental pet beasts, today could have been a disaster.¡±
¡°Haha, the effect of your grooming was pretty good, no need to worry,¡± Zhang Qinnughed heartily with a relieving smile on his face, ¡°The first wave of attacks from those local foster shops seems to have been easily defused by you.¡±
¡°Local foster shops?¡± Du Huayan asked curiously.
Completely focused on grooming for her clients, she was unaware of what had transpired.
It was through the back and forth of the others that Du Huayan came to understand that the customer who had gone on stage was not a chance urrence.
¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡¡± A fleeting look of displeasure appeared in Du Huayan¡¯s eyes, but it quickly gave way to concern.
She turned to look at Xu Ran and said softly, ¡°Little Boss Xu, it¡¯s your turn to go on stage next, and I don¡¯t think they will let it go easily.¡±
¡°I understand,¡± Xu Ran nodded slightly, his expression calm.
Having learned that Wind Bell had been deliberately arranged by the local foster shops, he had already mentally prepared for such a scenario.
Havingpletely offended Universe Foster Store, he would likely be the one to receive the harshest retribution.
But¡ what of it?
A trace of amusement flickered in Xu Ran¡¯s eyes.
No matter how you plot and scheme, you can¡¯t beat the fact that I have a trick up my sleeve¡
¡°Next, please wee the owner of Starfire Foster Care Shop from Xieyun City, Mr. Xu Ran, to the stage to present a new round of the Public Wash and Care Exhibition!¡±
Apanied by the host¡¯s fervent voice, Xu Ran stood up, and after giving the local foster shops¡¯ direction a nce, he walked up to the stage with his head held high.
¡°He¡¯s going up!¡±
Seeing Xu Ran take the stage, Liu Yu, standing in a corner of the crowd, let out a low grunt, ¡°It¡¯s time for the Exquisite Flower King to make an appearance.¡±
¡°Hmm.¡± The owner of the foster shop where the Exquisite Flower King resided nced at Liu Yu.
He was well aware of the history between the two men.
Since the Exquisite Flower King was bound to appear sooner orter, he did not mind lending a hand to Liu Yu.
With that thought, he smiled at a middle-aged man beside him, ¡°Then next, it¡¯ll be Mr. Zhao¡¯s turn to take the stage.¡±
¡°Hmm¡¡± The middle-aged man looked somewhat reluctant, ¡°We had an agreement that if they can¡¯t properly groom my Exquisite Flower King, your shop will go all out to find a solution for my pet¡¯s grooming.¡±
¡°Yes,¡± the owner clenched his teeth, ¡°Our shop will see it done! Even if it means appealing to the Sky-touching Mysterious Wood itself.¡±
¡°Good!¡±
The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction and then strode towards the stage.
At the same time, on the other side of the stage, a youth watching Xu Ran take the stage appeared bewildered.
¡°Tutu, do you want to take your pet beast with me to that Hundred Flowers Foster Shop we just saw for a grooming session?¡± Standing next to the youth was a short chubby boy of simr age who was looking quite hopeful, ¡°That ce seemed awesome!¡±
¡°Tutu?¡±
¡°Hmm?¡± Li Tutu was snapped back to reality by hispanion tugging on his arm, ¡°Dazhu, what did you just say?¡±
Zhou Dazhu shook his head helplessly and repeated what he had said.
¡°Hmm¡ let¡¯s not rush,¡± Li Tutu said, his eyes fixed on Mr. Xu on the stage, full of anticipation, ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see!¡±
Images of the time he had spent with Xu Ran shed through Li Tutu¡¯s mind.
He never expected that the congenial General Level Beast Master would turn out to be the owner of a foster shop!
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¡°Now then, let¡¯s invite the first client to the stage with a round of warm apuse!¡±
As the host spoke, a significant round of apuse erupted on the side of the stage.
Looking at the dense crowd at the peak time beneath the stage, Xu Ran¡¯s face bore a calm smile, and his hands, hidden behind his back, clenched suddenly in that moment.
He had to seize this opportunity!
The details of the grooming he was about to perform had to be perfect.
Only by grooming the pet beast to the best degree possible could he etch the name of Starfire Foster into the hearts of people and elerate the increase in fame!
With anticipation in his heart, Xu Ran stared steadily at the middle-aged man approaching the stage.
¡°We thank this gentleman foring up. Next, Mr. Xu Ran, owner of Starfire Foster, will take care of your pet beast!¡±
After dropping this remark, the host turned and left.
¡°Hello,¡± Xu Ran greeted with a smile, though internally he guessed whether the man was one of those sent by the local foster shops, ¡°You can summon your pet beast now.¡±
¡°Alright,¡± the middle-aged man sighed softly. Although he wasn¡¯t holding much hope, he quickly disyed the summoning array.
With the Hexagram Star Array twinkling, a slender pet beast appeared, stepping out from the surge of energy it aroused.
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Chapter 448: 269: High Difficulty? No Difficulty!_4
Chapter 448: Chapter 269: High Difficulty? No Difficulty!_4
Following that, gasps of amazement resounded throughout the room.
There was no denying it; the condition of the Pet Beast was dreadfully poor.
It was a humanoid Pet Beast that walked on two legs and had two arms sprouting from its torso; its figure was slender, with a waist as thin as a flower stem.
At the tips of both its hands and feet, there were no palm-like structures as seen in humans; instead, there were smooth root-like structures without any offshoots, and at the wrists and ankles, it had exaggeratedlyrge flower buds, with simr buds atop its head resembling a crown.
This Transcendent Being as a whole had a smoky pink hue, and it should have been an incredibly attractive Pet Beast. However, the deep brown rust-like blemishes that spread across every part of its body, reminiscent of withering flowers, made it look extremely bizarre.
Without question, this was a Pet Beast in urgent need of Washing and Protection to adjust its condition.
Xu Ran¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly at this moment.
Because the evaluation from the system for the Pet Beast in front of him was somewhat troubling¡
[Race name: Exquisite Flower King
Attribute: Earth
Growth stage: General stage
Body Type: Medium
Washing and Protection requirement: ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï¡ï
Evaluation: Given its special Washing and Protection requirements, in the many years gone by, no treatment has ever reached its core. Pleasure has always been fleeting, leaving only a deeper yearning. It¡¯s time for the Host to use their skilled grooming techniques to fill its heart!]
Setting aside the system¡¯s increasingly frivolous evaluation content, Xu Ran grasped a faint suspicion brewing in his mind.
Could this Pet Beast possibly be¡
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¡°Even Mystical Wood Dew cannot be used for its Washing and Protection?!¡±
Below the stage, the various Foster Shop owners from out of town showed expressions of shock and anger.
Mystical Wood Dew is a special resource produced by the Beast Emperor.
It could be said that, if not for the Beast Emperor¡¯s halted production, these skilled Foster Shops from out of town would scarcely have a chance to survive here.
How miraculous is such a resource?
And how extremely difficult to groom must a Pet Beast be that even such a resource cannot Washing and Protection it?
¡°Yes.¡± Liu Fengyun¡¯s expression at that moment was just as dark. ¡°It was during a chance urrence that I learned about the existence of this Exquisite Flower King.¡±
¡°It is said to be an extremely unique Evolutionary Form that has never been seen before in Monster Wooden City. With high difficulty in grooming, even Mystical Wood Dew can¡¯t thoroughly clean it.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t mention never seen in Monster Wooden City, I¡¯ve been in Xuanxing City for all these years and I¡¯ve not heard about such an evolved Exquisite Flower King.¡±
¡°I haven¡¯t heard of it either.¡±
¡°Neither have I¡¡±
The various Foster Shop owners shook their heads one after another, their faces showing helpless expressions.
Running a Foster Shop, regardless of the service provided, requires an in-depth understanding of the respective species, so servicing the Leader Species is the simplest.
Because there are detailed records for almost all existing Leader Species.
It¡¯s more challenging when providing Washing and Protection for a King Species that has evolved once.
That¡¯s because many King Species have brand-new Evolutionary Forms, never before seen by anyone. In such cases, providing service requires starting from scratch, with the only point of reference being the species¡¯ previous form before evolution.
That is also why there is a substantial gap in depth and strength between Foster Shops catering to Leadership Stage or below and those serving up to King Stage or below.
And for higher Emperor Species, the services required to keep up bes even more difficult.
This Exquisite Flower King was precisely the kind of case these Foster shops feared encountering.
Not only is there no precedent, but the service difficulty is also extremely high. Conventional services are inadequate for its needs, and even a miraculous resource like Mystical Wood Dew is insufficient.
Then, how could Boss Xu possibly manage?
At this moment, no one had confidence in Xu Ran.
¡°Boss Xu has already stepped onto the stage,¡± Du Huayan said softly, her eyes showing a grave expression, ¡°If he fails, Starfire Foster¡¯s reputation might be ruined.¡±
¡°It was my oversight,¡± Liu Fengyun took in a deep breath and took responsibility, ¡°For all future guests who will take the stage, I will request that they summon their Pet Beasts for inspection first, and only after confirming they are no issue will they be allowed on stage.¡±
¡°As for Boss Xu¡¡± Liu Fengyun nced at Xu Ran on the stage, a hint of apology flickering in his eyes, ¡°The best way I can think of to salvage this is to tell all present about the situation with this Pet Beast.¡±
¡°If they all knew that even Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t wash and protect the Exquisite Flower King, then Boss Xu¡¯s failure afterwards would bring much less of a negative impact.¡±
¡°That¡¯s the only thing we can do,¡± sighed Du Huayan softly.
Other foster shop owners also had a touch of sympathy on their faces.
Boss Xu was so young, and he was thest toe to Monster Wooden City among them.
This is truly¡
Such a pity.
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¡°Hey, have you heard? The washing and protection of that Exquisite Flower King is especially difficult.¡±
¡°Oh? How so?¡±
¡°They say that even Mystical Wood Dew can¡¯t properly wash and protect the Exquisite Flower King, which is why it¡¯s in such bad shape.¡±
¡°What? There are Transcendent Beings that Mystical Wood Dew can¡¯t wash and protect?¡±
¡°Yeah, if Mystical Wood Dew can¡¯t do it, can this young man seed in washing and protecting it?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t see much hope, just his bad luck.¡±
¡°Indeed, I think we could give him another chance, and after he washes and protects the next Transcendent Being, then we can determine the washing and protection level of his shop.¡±
¡°You have a point there¡¡±
Simr, covert conversations were happening at many ces in the audience.
Under Liu Fengyun¡¯s arrangement, the staff secretly nted among the crowd deliberately guided the conversations, and soon everyone there knew the details about the Exquisite Flower King.
In their hearts, they already expected Xu Ran to fail in his washing and protection task, so naturally, they wouldn¡¯t feel too disappointed when the actual failure urred.
As Liu Fengyun said, this was probably the best way he could think of to help Xu Ran.
However¡
On the stage, Xu Ran didn¡¯t seem to need it.
¡°Please lie down here.¡±
After signaling the Exquisite Flower King to lie on the corresponding washing and protection table for a medium-sized Pet Beast, Xu Ran began various preparations for the washing and protection with a calm expression.
Undoubtedly, washing and protecting this Pet Beast would be very difficult.
Even for him, with the system, it was the case.
But, when there are difficulties, you ovee them.
It¡¯s just a withered flower.
Just pump it full of nutrition and it¡¯s done.
Soon, Xu Ran finished his preparations and stood up straight.
However, he didn¡¯t start right away.
The Hexagram Star Array twinkled into existence behind him.
The next moment, Star and Cancan stepped out of the fierce wind.N?v(el)B\\jnn
¡°This time for the washing and protection, I need both of your help.¡± After giving a few instructions to the two Pet Beasts, Xu Ran then officially began the washing and protection process.
Apanied by the shower gel, at just the right temperature, being sprayed from the shower head onto the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s delicate body, evenly soaking its slightly wilted leaves and petals.
Just pump it full of nutrition and it¡¯s done.
Soon, Xu Ran finished his preparations and stood up straight.
However, he didn¡¯t start right away.
The Hexagram Star Array twinkled into existence behind him.
The next moment, Star and Cancan stepped out of the fierce wind.
¡°This time for the washing and protection, I need both of your help.¡± After giving a few instructions to the two Pet Beasts, Xu Ran then officially began the washing and protection process.
Apanied by the shower gel, at just the right temperature, being sprayed from the shower head onto the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s delicate body, evenly soaking its slightly wilted leaves and petals.
Chapter 449: 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!
Chapter 449: Chapter 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!
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The moment the Fate Ne linked the Exquisite Flower King with Cancan, the slender body of the Exquisite Flower King couldn¡¯t help but tremble.
Before it, Cancan, who belonged to the same earth-based species, was clearly at the same growth stage, but thetter¡¯s strength was so formidable that the power surging towards it felt especially abundant.
The body of the Exquisite Flower King also became slightly swollen due to the infusion of this power, as if it had some difficulty bearing it, and bulges faintly appeared on its body.
Therge buds around its body that were on the verge of blooming also quietly cracked open at this moment, revealing petals that were originally tightly stacked and closed without a single gap, showing a posture that had never been seen by anyone else in Xu Ran¡¯s eyes.
Now is the time!
Xu Ran¡¯s hands, which were quietly ced on the open petals of the Exquisite Flower King.
Then, those hands, evenly smeared with bath gel, took advantage of the lubrication of the gel to quickly prate along the direction of the petals, reaching the deepest part of the slightly opened bud in an extremely short time.
The movements of the Exquisite Flower King froze at that moment.
A depth that had never been reached before caused its body to uncontrobly tremble as if it had been electrified.
The tips of its limbs, smooth as root tips, kept straining to bend at this moment, trembling as if cramping, while the buds all over its body couldn¡¯t help but open further in the trembling, as if expecting Xu Ran to proceed further with the washing and protection.
Indeed, this was the case.
A rxed smile appeared on Xu Ran¡¯s face.
The Exquisite Flower King is a very peculiar evolution species.
Its original species was the Jade Wood Spirit, a humanoid Pet Beast resembling a wooden puppet, which could evolve along a rare path under certain specific circumstances to be the form it is in now.
Compared to the Jade Wood Spirit, the most distinctive feature of the Exquisite Flower King is the closed buds that fill its entire body.
These buds are also the source of its difficulty in washing and protection.
These buds are not merely decorations on the body of the Exquisite Flower King; once they bloom, the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s power would continuously leak out.
Therefore, the buds around the Exquisite Flower King are usually tightly closed to ensure that its own power does not dissipate.
It is only when the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s own strength is in excess and the vast power needs an outlet that these buds would quietly open a gap.N?v(el)B\\jnn
This, due to the extreme rarity of the Exquisite Flower King species, is likely something it has never realized itself.
And the buds that have always been closed have be a ce for dirt and grime to umte within the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s body, hiding arge amount of waste secreted from inside it.
If these impurities umte too much, they can lead to even more serious problems, causing signs of corrosion to appear uncontrobly on the petals of the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s body.
Such traces not only make the Exquisite Flower King ufortable but in more serious cases can even prevent its strength from continuing to increase.
Although this Exquisite Flower King hadn¡¯t reached that point yet, it wasn¡¯t far off.
Luckily, it met Xu Ran.
With Cancan¡¯s immense Earth attribute Power and the Fate Ne of Stars, Xu Ran easily brought the Exquisite Flower King to a state of power overflow, causing the tight buds to open a gap.
What followed was quite simple.
Feeling the petals that tightly wrapped around his palm and half his forearm, Xu Ran gently rubbed the inner side of the petals.
The touch of fine, chicken-skin-like bumps made his heart sigh slightly, and his gaze towards the Exquisite Flower King softened a few degrees.
¡°Next, I will take care of it for you,¡± he said.
After speaking, he gently used his arm and palm to open the closed buds even more and then poured another kind of specially prepared bath gel into the bud.
The cold touch made the violently trembling body of the Exquisite Flower King stiffen slightly, and the continuous electrifying sensation seemed to cool down a bit at that moment.
In exchange was a strange pleasure sensation that it kept revisiting.
It could easily feel every single detail of the icy bath gel flowing between the forced-open buds.
As the slippery bath gel kept streaming along the gaps between the petals inside the bud, eventually reaching the unseen bud at the deepest ce andpletely soaking it in chilliness, the body of the Exquisite Flower King became light and ethereal in an instant.
Its light green eyes suddenly be blurry, the slightly raised head above showed more buds unconsciously blooming, and from its slightly open mouth came an odd and provocative sound uncontrobly.
¡°Mmm~~¡±
[Pleasure value from the Exquisite Flower King +50]
[Pleasure value from the Exquisite Flower King +50]
[From¡]
Watching the popup of arge amount of pleasure value, Xu Ran¡¯s smile deepened.
However, he did not notice that, with such a violent reaction from the Exquisite Flower King during the washing process, the entire event venue suddenly fell into an eerie quiet.
Many parents with children couldn¡¯t help but cover their children¡¯s eyes, which even included some from Extraordinary Creature Races.
Others who looked at Xu Ran also carried an indescribable strangeness in their eyes.
The other fourteen foster shop bosses from out of town, who had been worried about Xu Ran before, now looked at each other in bewilderment.
¡°Boss Xu¡¯s performance while washing the Exquisite Flower King¡ seems to be not bad?¡± Qi Cang touched his sideburns, his expression gradually bing strange, ¡°But isn¡¯t the reaction of this wash a bit too exaggerated?¡±
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Chapter 450: 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_2
Chapter 450: Chapter 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_2
¡°This must be due to Boss Xu¡¯s unique Washing and Protection technique,¡± Liu Fengyun sighed with a helpless smile, ¡°I hope Boss Xu can sessfullyplete the Washing and Protection.¡±
Not far from the two of them, Du Huayan remained silent, but at some point, her charming face blushed with a trace of crimson. She slightly adjusted the tight long skirt that entuated her enticing waist and hips, then once again straightened her sitting posture.
Meanwhile, the other Foster Shop owners had an array of strange expressions.
The atmosphere at the event, which had initially been pessimistic about Xu Ran, had vanished without a trace.N?v(el)B\\jnn
However¡ this new atmosphere might not necessarily be good for Xu Ran either.
All of this went unnoticed by Xu Ran, who waspletely absorbed in his own world, fully engrossed in the Washing and Protection work on the Exquisite Flower King before him.
He quietly waited for the bud to be fully saturated with the bath liquid, until a drop of the liquid seeped from the tip of the bud, trickling down its outer edge, and finally fell to the ground. Only then did Xu Ran stop pouring the bath liquid.
Keeping his hand that had been inserted into the bud in ce to prop it open, he skillfully donned atex glove with fine, soft rubber tips on the inside and reached in deep.
Then, Xu Ran started using gentle strength and skilled techniques to rub away the umted dirt within the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s body.
With Xu Ran¡¯s ongoing actions, the shaking of the Exquisite Flower King grew more and more intense.
It felt an odd burning sensation within the previously coolfort, as if its body was about to be set ame, and the continuously kneading hands imparted a powerful shock, akin to an electric jolt.
The slightly raised head of the Exquisite Flower King suddenly lifted higher, and in its pale green eyes, the dreamy look intensified, as if about to brim with moisture.
Even its originally elliptical pupils subtly deformed at that moment, seemingly about to transform into heart shapes.
In the venue, only its increasingly peculiar sounds echoed.
¡°Ying~~~¡±
[Pleasure value from the Exquisite Flower King +70]
[Pleasure value from the Exquisite Flower King +70]
[From¡]
Seeing the content expression on the Exquisite Flower King, Xu Ran nodded slightly.
With the ultra-thin nature of thetex gloves, he could almost perfectly sense the feedback from the touch on the inner side of the petals.
The granules, like gooseflesh, were particrly stubborn. Even after being soaked in the bath liquid, they could not be shed with too gentle a touch.
Thus, it was time to increase the strength.
Bringing his index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger together, Xu Ran pressed the pads of these four fingers against the surface of the inside of the petals. Then, with a force strong enough to create visible protrusions on the outer wall of the bud, he slowly slid over the inner side of the petals.
Bit by bit, filth by filth, those stubborn stains were finallypletely peeled off the inner side of the petals after being sufficiently soaked by the bath liquid and with enough force applied, revealing the newly born, delicate inner surface of the petals.
The dazed look in the eyes of the Exquisite Flower King and the uncontroble trembling of its entire body reached a climax at this moment.
It felt the currents coursing through its body suddenly intensify, apanied by an indescribably itchy sensation that made its body convulse involuntarily.
The power of this convulsion spread from the tips of its root-like limbs to every bud base upon its body.
The buds of the Exquisite Flower King were supposed to be under its own control to open and close.
However, having never seen one of its kind andcking understanding of its own species, this Exquisite Flower King had never managed to do so over a long period of time.
At this moment, under the stimtion of Xu Ran¡¯s Washing and Protection, the Exquisite Flower King fortuitously managed to do it.
One after another, the buds no longer needed Xu Ran¡¯s hands to forcefully prop them open. In the astonished gazes of many, they slowly unfurled to their maximum size, revealing the internal cherry-pink pistils, and with a gentle breeze, light pink luminance scattered about.
At that moment, it truly demonstrated the meaning behind the name ¡°Flower King¡±!
¡°In the future, remember to open your buds regrly,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, continuing with the task at hand.
With the cooperation of the Exquisite Flower King, the work that followed would be much simpler.
About half an hourter, the agile Xu Ran finally finished Washing and Protection on thest bud of the Exquisite Flower King.
The rust-like blemishes that clung to its petals like tumors werepletely gone after a thorough cleansing and the subsequent nourishing techniques applied by Xu Ran.
Left standing on the stage was only a graceful humanoid Pet Beast with cherry-pink blossoms opening upon its pale green body.
This was the true form of the Exquisite Flower King.
Even though the Fate Ne bestowed by the stars had dissipated, the blooming buds of the Exquisite Flower King still remained open.
Presumably, after having been held back for so long, it could not help wanting to show off its most beautiful side to others.
¡°If the buds are open for too long, you¡¯ll soon feel weak,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile as a reminder, which finally made the boastful Exquisite Flower King behave.
The Exquisite Flower King was capable of devouring nt-based Transcendent Resources to enhance itself quickly. These buds that could open to release power were a protective mechanism when it consumed resources too powerful to absorb, not tools for disying charm.
The Exquisite Flower King turned its head to look at Xu Ran, its pale green eyes filled with a tinge of grievance and reluctance.
Chapter 451: 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_3
Chapter 451: Chapter 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_3
The man before him was the first human to Wash and Protection down to its deepest core.
That peculiar sensation made its body quiver slightly even now as it reminisced.
Xu Ran, however, had not noticed the Exquisite Flower King¡¯s gaze. After hepleted the Washing and Protection, he wiped his hands and returned to his previous calm andposure, his eyes turning towards the middle-aged man whose expression had turned into one of immense admiration.
¡°Are you satisfied with the Washing and Protection?¡±
¡°Satisfied! I couldn¡¯t be more satisfied!¡± The man quickly snapped back to reality upon hearing Xu Ran¡¯s voice and immediately responded without hesitation.
Since his Pet Beast had identally evolved into the Exquisite Flower King, Washing and Protection had be a major problem for both him and his Pet Beast.
Even the Mystical Wood Dew produced by the Beast Emperor couldn¡¯t thoroughly Wash and Protection it, which had nearly made the Beast Master lose all hope.
It was said that the Beast Emperor himself possessed a much stronger ability for Washing and Protection, which might solve the issue, but that was clearly beyond the reach of a General Level Beast Master like him.
But now, Xu Ran had done it.
The middle-aged man, who had harbored no hope beforeing onto the stage, felt a sudden surge of unexpected joy.
At this moment, all the middle-aged man wanted to do was to express his gratitude by any means possible.
That¡¯s right! A reward!
The middle-aged man, who had read the rules of the event earlier, finally remembered the rules for this event.
Without waiting for the host toe up and speak, the man walked straight to the reward box and, without any hesitation, took out all the Money he had on him and put it in.
¡°Um¡ this gentleman is a bit preemptive, I haven¡¯t even introduced the rules yet¡¡± The bted host chuckled awkwardly, then as he saw the amount disyed on the reward box, his voice shot up, ¡°Starfire Foster Care Shop has received a reward of two million Yuan!¡±
Two million!
The surrounding area erupted in a moment of amazement over this unprecedentedrge sum of reward.
Even Xu Ran himself appeared quite surprised.
After all, this amount was much higher than the prices at his shop for Washing and Protection.
¡°Sir, you didn¡¯t have to reward so much.¡±
¡°No, it¡¯s a must!¡± The middle-aged man shook his head firmly, ¡°Boss Xu, you have no idea how many methods I¡¯ve tried in order to give the Exquisite Flower King aplete Wash and Protection.¡±
¡°This pinnacle state that it¡¯s showing now, I¡¯ve only seen it right after it hadpleted its evolution. It hasn¡¯t shown such a state for many years.¡±
¡°So, you must ept this token of my appreciation!¡±
¡°This¡ well, then, thank you very much,¡± Xu Ran shook his head in resignation, ¡°I really appreciate it.¡±
¡°It is I who should be thanking Boss Xu,¡± the middle-aged man chuckled, leading the reluctantly departing Exquisite Flower King off the stage.
After a moment of silence, the venue suddenly burst into an unprecedented cheer and apuse.
Almost every spectator standing below the stage couldn¡¯t help but apud for the incredible Washing and Protection that Xu Ran had just performed.
Although the process was somewhat unorthodox, the young man¡¯s skills in Washing and Protection had undoubtedly surpassed their expectations!
Before this event, everyone in Monster Wooden City held Mystical Wood Dew in the highest regard.
For those who were ustomed to collecting Mystical Wood Dew from the Sky-touching Mysterious Wood for their monthly Washing and Protection, this product of the Beast Emperor was undoubtedly the pinnacle of Washing and Protection.
Even though the Wash and Protection skills demonstrated by the various Foster Shops had been exquisite, matching the effects achieved by Mystical Wood Dew, the deeply ingrained notion had not disappeared from their minds.
Until Xu Ran made his move.
A Pet Beast that even Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t Wash and Protection was effortlessly cared for in his hands, its appearance improving by more than just a notch, looking as if it had been reced with apletely different Pet Beast.
With such a miraculous scene unfolding before their eyes, even the most stubborn and outspoken of them had to admit that Xu Ran¡¯s skills in Washing and Protection had indeed surpassed Mystical Wood Dew!
At that moment, everyone¡¯s gaze towards Xu Ran became passionate.
The words ¡°Starfire Foster Care Shop¡± were etched firmly in their minds.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Even the fourteen Foster Shop owners from other regions, who had been sitting and watching thepetition, couldn¡¯t help but rise to their feet and generously apud Xu Ran.
One could say that Xu Ran¡¯s actions not only built his own reputation but also vindicated Washing and Protection, hinting at the potential elevation of its status in Monster Wooden City!
In a corner of the event venue, a group of men and women stood out with their low spirits amidst the festive atmosphere.
Unlike the lively noise on and off stage, they were quiet, each with an uglier expression than thest.
¡°What do we do now?¡± After a long while, one of the local Foster Shop owners grunted and looked towards Liu Yu.
¡°What we thought was difficult, he solved effortlessly. Instead of pping his face, it¡¯s our faces that have been soundly pped!¡±
¡°Exactly, they say you¡¯re crafty, Liu Yu, but it seems that¡¯s not really the case!¡±
¡°Enough!¡± Liu Yu took a deep breath, raised his voice sharply, his face full of shame and gloom, ¡°Was this n just my idea?¡±
Beforeing here, didn¡¯t all of you agree with this n?¡±
¡°Did any of you think that a Pet Beast which even Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t Wash and Protection would be so easily taken care of by someone else?¡±
At Liu Yu¡¯s retort, the others gradually closed their mouths.
Indeed!
Letting the Exquisite Flower King get Wash and Protection was a decision they had all agreed on.
It was a pity that they had all been so full of themselves, certain that they could thwart the ns of the outsiders, only to end up bing their stumbling block.
Chapter 452: 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_4
Chapter 452: Chapter 270: The Reborn Exquisite Flower King!_4
¡°All right, let¡¯s go back,¡± the owner of the Foster Shop where the Exquisite Flower King had originally been staying said, shaking his head slightly, ¡°Now that it hase to this, we¡¯ll have to truly fight them in this business war.¡±
¡°If we lose, we¡¯ll just have to give up the Washing and Protection Service and return to our original fostering and apanying training business to protect our own small patch.¡±
A sigh went up from the crowd as they followed him and left the venue.
But the same question echoed in everyone¡¯s mind.
By giving up the Washing and Protection Service, could they really protect their small patch?
If other foster shops from outside the area provided such good Washing and Protection Service, wouldn¡¯t their fostering and apanying training service be inferior?
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¡°We have half an hour left for Starfire Foster¡¯s operation, so please wee the next guest!¡±
Amid the fervor of the announcer¡¯s voice, there was somemotion at the entrance.
Xu Ran looked over with anticipation.
Who¡ would his second guest be?
As he awaited with expected eyes, the curtain that had been drawn was lifted, and a rotund Transcendent Being appeared, striding on its two short legs onto the stage.
It was covered withyers of long, dense, purple fur, with only two small light purple eyes peeking out, blinking at Xu Ran, and it said hello to Xu Ran by shaking the two distinctive feelers on top of its head, as it had no hands.
There was no Beast Master by its side, and the unique aura of a wild Transcendent Being made its origins quite clear.
This was a Transcendent Being from the Monster Wooden Domain!
Suddenly, quiet whispers spread among the audience below.
Even the Transcendent Beings curiously watching from the crowd showed surprised and bewildered expressions.
Compared to humans, wild Transcendent Beings were less receptive to Washing and Protection.
In the wild Transcendent Beings¡¯ world, there was a more defined hierarchical order, which engendered blind worship of the Beast Emperor Sky-touching Mysterious Wood in their hearts.
Although this event was for both human Beast Masters and wild Transcendent Beings, since the morning, no wild Transcendent Being hade on stage¡ªall who did were human Beast Masters.
This one in front of them was the first wild Transcendent Being to attempt the Washing and Protection Service at this event.
While the audience was surprised, Xu Ran also made a System Identification to learn about this guest in front of him.
[Race name: Sleep Demon
Attribute: Super ability
Growth Step: Elite Stage
Body type: Small size
Washing and Protection requirement: ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡î¡î
Evaluation: A Transcendent Being that symbolizes luck and sleep, if the host gives it a pleasurable Washing and Protection experience with skillful hands, something unexpected might happen~]
Symbolizing luck and sleep?
Xu Ran paused for a moment, taking a closer look at the Transcendent Being in front of him.
This was the first time the system provided such a special reference.
And thest line of the evaluation was particrly surprising to Xu Ran.
Although the system¡¯s evaluations were always less than serious, putting aside that frivolous content, the asional gems of insight it provided were always important.
It seemed this Transcendent Being in front of him was quite special.N?v(el)B\\jnn
With that thought, Xu Ran immediately perked up with great interest.
¡°Wee here, to receive my Washing and Protection.¡± He gave his brightest smile, pointing to a small-sized Washing and Protection table nearby, ¡°Please follow me there for the bathing.¡±
¡°Looby~¡±
The Sleep Demon responded, touching the tips of its two feelers together in the air, as if a shy little one extended two index fingers and poked them together shyly, despite itsck of hands.
Under Xu Ran¡¯s guidance, the Sleep Demon cooperativelyy down on the Washing and Protection table, waiting for him toplete the preparations for the cleansing.
Soon, the Washing and Protection officially began.
With the warm water flowing from the showerhead, it moistened the Sleep Demon¡¯s body evenly, running down from the tips of its slightly rough fur to the roots, then passing around the follicles, and finally merging into a light grey stream, the Sleep Demon¡¯s eyes revealed a look of contentment.
Compared to the previous Exquisite Flower King, the Washing and Protection process for the Sleep Demon seemed much more routine.
Afterpleting the initial wetting, Xu Ran applied whipped nourishing shampoo to his hands, spreading it evenly over the Sleep Demon, then began to rub and massage.
With his kneading, the shampoo permeated evenly to the roots of the fur, and every inch of the hair follicles gently trembled under such meticulous massaging.
However, this time, Xu Ran felt as if something was missing during the Washing and Protection.
Usually by this point, the Pet Beast undergoing Washing and Protection would have already been making strange sounds, apanied by uncontroble light tremors.
Whereas the Sleep Demon at the moment¡
Under Xu Ran¡¯s massage, it actually closed its tiny eyes and fell into a deep sleep, breathing deeply.
¡°This¡¡±
A strange expression appeared on Xu Ran¡¯s face.
Could it be that this fellow¡ gets tired more easily?
With this thought, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but increase the strength of his massaging.
You must make a noise for me today!
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¡°Phew¡¡±
Xu Ran took a deep breath, a look of exhaustion on his face.
Washing and Protecting this Sleep Demon felt more tiring than washing the Exquisite Flower King before.
No matter how much he increased the strength of his Washing and Protection, the Sleep Demon slept so sweetly, even starting to snore at the end.
In the end, Xu Ran simply had to give up on the idea of applying more force and, following the standard Washing and Protection procedure, methodicallypleted a full set of Washing and Protection and maintenance work.
Just when Xu Ran was blow-drying its fur, thinking that this guy would continue to sleep soundly on the table, the Sleep Demon that had slept through the entire washing process opened its little eyes, got up from the Washing and Protection table, and hopped down lively from the table.
¡°You¡¡± Xu Ran opened his mouth, ¡°How do you feel?¡±
¡°Looby?¡±
The Sleep Demon moved to therge mirror set up to inspect the results of the Washing and Protection, and saw itself, its fur smooth as silk and shimmering with an incredibly supple luster in the sunlight, a satisfied look in its eyes.
¡°Looby!¡±
Clearly, it was satisfied with Xu Ran¡¯s Washing and Protection results.
¡°d to hear it,¡± Xu Ran nodded, but his mind recalled the evaluation from the system during the previous identification.
Washing this Sleep Demon would lead to an unexpected event?
So¡ what could that event be?
With this thought, he couldn¡¯t help but look towards the Sleep Demon.
¡°Looby!¡±
The Sleep Demon, just awakened, now fully alert while admiring its new look, had bepletely refreshed.
Having always loved cleanliness and after the Mystical Wood Dew ceased production, it was finally able to wash itself clean again!
Having been watching the scene for quite a while now, it knew that the time hade to reward this human!
To reward someone was to give them something valuable from oneself¡
A contemtive look appeared in the Sleep Demon¡¯s eyes, and it quickly thought of something, waddling over to the reward box.
It just so happened to have something it couldn¡¯t use itself; in that case, it might as well give it to the human in front of it as a token of gratitude!
¡°Looby~¡±
The Sleep Demon called out and then, from who knows where, produced a small clump of crystal-clear material, cing it in the reward box before waddling off the stage.
¡°Huh?¡±
Seeing the clump of material, Xu Ran suddenly eximed in surprise.
Could this be¡
Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk?!
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Chapter 453: Chapter 271: Tearless Sorrow of the Twelve
Gently lifting up the bundle of tender silk which seemed almost insubstantial, each strand delicate and translucent, sparkling with a strange rainbow luster under the sunlight, Xu Ran confirmed his judgment.
This was the rarely seen super ability attribute resource, Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk.
And for Xu Ran, it held a special purpose.
That was as one of the main materials for the Twelve Evolution.
Although he hadn¡¯t formed a contract with Twelve yet and couldn¡¯t keep Twelve by his side, Xu Ran had long considered it as his Pet Beast, always on the lookout for evolution resources for it.
Besides the auxiliary materials that were easy to obtain, there were three main evolution materials for Twelve.
Dreamer¡¯s Shadow, Superpower-tier King Level Blood Essence, and Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk.
The first type of resource could be exchanged in Xieyun City, costing only four or five thousand Beast Master Points, so Xu Ran had already exchanged it in advance for Twelve.
The second resource could also be exchanged in Xieyun City, and after learning about Twelve¡¯s father¡¯s identity, it seemed there might be an even better way to obtain it¡
But only the third type of resource, Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk, was not avable for exchange in either Qingzhou City or Xieyun City.
It wasn¡¯t because of its high value, but simply because it was rare and obscure.
Fortunately, Xu Ran had already checked its description and pictorial information in Xieyun City, so once he encountered Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk, he could identify it at first nce to avoid missing out on a treasure right under his nose.
And now, his thorough preparation evidently paid off.
¡°Are you really going to give me this resource?¡± Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at the Sleep Demon beside him, who was trying hard to keep its little eyes wide open, looking quite adorable. ¡°This is Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk, very rare.¡±
¡°Looby~¡±
The Sleep Demon nodded its head, giving Xu Ran a confirming gaze.
As a super ability attribute Pet Beast, it certainly knew what this resource was.
But¡ is this thing rare?
The Sleep Demon tilted its head, showing a slightly puzzled expression.
Isn¡¯t this the silk spun daily by the little pets it was raising?
Watching the human in front of it cherish the Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk and treat it like a treasure, the Sleep Demon¡¯s face showed a disdainful expression as if to say ¡°you haven¡¯t seen the world.¡±
The tentacles on its head shook, signaling that the gift was his, then it wobbled away from the scene.
Oblivious that he had been scorned by his special guest just then, Xu Ran chuckled and carefully stored the silkworm silk away, while the host¡¯s voice echoed through the venue.
¡°Congrattions to Boss Xu for receiving the transcendent resource gifted by a guest!¡±
¡°After professional evaluation, this resource is worth 500 Beast Master Points. ording to the rules of this event, congrattions to Boss Xu for receiving a reward of five hundred thousand Yuan!¡±
With the host¡¯s announcement ringing out, gasps of amazement spread throughout the audience.
Just this one resource had already exceeded the total rewards of the previous four Foster Shops!
But given Xu Ran¡¯s Washing and Protection performance earlier, the audience felt it was well-deserved.
After all, not just anyone couldplete the Washing and Protection for a transcendent being that even Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t entirely cleanse!
¡°Thank you, everyone,¡± Xu Ran said, his face also wearing a satisfied smile.
Now, it seemed there was a good chance he would win the title of most popr Foster Shop of the event.
And what mattered even more was¡
Xu Ran touched the Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk he had tucked away in his pocket.
He had found thest piece of the evolution resources for Twelve.
Now, all that was left was to bring Twelve back.
Behind Xu Ran, the Hexagram Star Array shed; Ziyun emerged from the Wind and exchanged a nce with Xu Ran, both human and pet brimming with anticipation.
Soon, very soon!
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¡°Achoo!¡±
In area number 97, the core zone of the Beast Field controlled by the Nightmare Beast King, Twelve suddenly sneezed, then rubbed its beak with its plump wings and looked in a certain direction, a trace of confusion in its eyes.
With the extraordinary sixth sense of a super ability attribute Pet Beast, Twelve could feel that the source of its sneeze was vaguelying from that direction.
But, that direction didn¡¯t seem to be Xieyun City.
Could it not be Xu Ran and the others?
Then who else could it be?
After much thought, Twelve gave up pondering. After all, the location it faintly sensed was even farther away than Xieyun City.
Lazily lying in its nest on the tree branch, which was made from the softest fur of transcendent beings, Twelve flipped over to expose its round belly to the sun, letting the light filter through the leaves and cast spots on it.
Gazing at the diffuse light mist in the sky, Twelve¡¯s sea-blue eyes gradually zed over.
¡°Chirp~¡± (So boring~)
It had been nearly a week since its father brought it back.
At the moment, it remained under house arrest.
Although Twelve couldn¡¯t see its father¡¯s subordinates around, it knew that once it left the nest beyond a certain distance, they would appear and follow right behind it, never leaving its side.
So aside from eating and sleeping, there didn¡¯t seem to be much else for Twelve to do.
Although¡ before slipping away from the Beast Field core area and secretly mixing into the human city, Twelve had spent every day like this.N?v(el)B\\jnn
But longing for the diverse experiences of the human city, Twelve had now be a bird with higher aspirations!
It wanted to earn money through its own capability as before, and then buy all sorts of delicious foods it liked!
With this thought, Twelve couldn¡¯t help but sigh.
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Chapter 454: Chapter 271: Tearless Sorrow of the Twelve_2
That day, Dad made apromise. As long as Xu Ran dared toe looking for itself, it would let itself leave.
Although the time it had spent with Xu Ran wasn¡¯t too long, Twelve was certain that it hadn¡¯t chosen the wrong person. He would definitelye!
But when he woulde, Twelve had no way of predicting.
It just hoped that Xu Ran woulde sooner rather thanter.
As Twelve was sighing, an excited voice approached rapidly from a distance.
¡°Chirp~¡± (Twelve sis! I¡¯m here again!)
Twelve¡¯s eyes quickly regained their sparkle, and it turned to look at another Velvet Sparrow waddling its way toward itself with a bit more of a smile in its eyes.
That was the Nightmare Beast King¡¯s sixteenth daughter, the one among all its children with whom it had the best rtionship.
After returning here, Xiaoxiao would run over every day to listen to it talk about what it saw and heard in the world of humans. This was also one of the few amusements it had to relieve its boredom throughout the day.
¡°Chirp~¡± (Xiaoxiao,e over,e over!)
Twelve scooted over to the side to make room for its younger sister, Sixteen.
A momentter, the two Velvet Sparrowsy side by side, basking their rotund bellies in the sunshine, and started chirping away in conversation.
¡°Chirp~¡± (Where did I leave off yesterday?)
¡°Chirp!¡± (Twelve sis! Yesterday, you left off at using Mind Induction to help the humans in the city find their dog! Then what? Did you find it?)
¡°Chirp¡ Chirp!¡± (I remember now¡ Stupid dog!)
Twelve¡¯s eyes showed a recollective gleam, and after a moment, it couldn¡¯t help but roll its eyes.
The dog it found kept barking at it non-stop, nearly giving it a fright!
¡°Chirp~¡± (Well, after that¡)
Twelve organized its words then continued the story where it had left off yesterday, recounting its experiences in the human city.
Next to it, Xiaoxiao¡¯s equally azure eyes began to reveal a touch of longing and yearning.
The cities of humans sounded so interesting.
It was just a pity that she didn¡¯t have the same talent as Twelve sis and was much more timid. Sneaking out of the Core Area of Beast Field and into human cities was something she could only dream of.
The two Velvet Sparrows talked for quite some time before Xiaoxiao reluctantly got up from Twelve¡¯s nest.
¡°Chirp~¡± (Twelve sis, I have to go for today¡¯s training.)
The Nightmare Beast King was quite strict with its children, organizing daily training to hone their Talent Skills. Only Twelve, who was exceptionally gifted and had reached the pinnacle of proficiency at the Elite Stage early on, could avoid such group training.
¡°Chirp~¡± (Off you go, off you go~)
Twelve waved its little chubby wing at its sister, then suddenly seemed to think of something and asked in a lower voice.
¡°Chirp?¡± (What about the resources you were helping me scout for?)
At this, Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes shed a human-like shade of helplessness.
¡°Chirp~¡± (No one has heard of the Dreamer¡¯s Shadow.)
¡°Chirp¡ Chirp~¡± (As for the Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk¡ the ones that were in the treasury, Dad used them just recently, the day before you were brought back.)
Twelve¡¯s azure eyes dimmed again, and it continued to lie there like a salted fish, waving its little fat wings at its sister to signal her to leave first.
After Sixteen had gone, Twelve couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply.
Damn it!
It had thought that bying to thend of a richer Extraordinary Creature Group, it could start collecting some of the resources it needed for evolution.
It had never expected that of the three most important main materials, two were untraceable.N?v(el)B\\jnn
At this thought, Twelve¡¯s face couldn¡¯t help but take on a wanting-to-cry-but-having-no-tears expression.
If things kept going like this, when would it be able to evolve?
It wouldn¡¯t be that by the time its peerspleted their second evolution, it still hadn¡¯t evolved, would it?
Surely not, surely not?
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¡°The reception hours for Starfire Foster Care Shop have ended!¡±
As the sound of the bell rang out, Starfire Foster Care Shop¡¯s showcase time during this Public Wash and Care Exhibition came to an end.
Thest few minutes left no time to entertain a new customer, so Xu Ran simply introduced the store¡¯s situation, taking advantage of thest opportunity to advertise for the shop.
From the audience¡¯s reaction, the effect seemed quite good.
With the rapid assistance of the three little helpers, Xu Ran finished tidying up the scene and, after handing over to the next foster shop owner to take the stage, returned to the waiting seats with the other foster shop owners.
Upon his return, Xu Ran was greeted with a round of warm apuse.
¡°Boss Xu is truly impressive,¡± said Liu Fengyun as he quickly came forward, his eyes filled with a hint of admiration. ¡°When the Exquisite Flower King was brought to the stage, we all thought you wouldn¡¯t be able to wash and groom it. Little did we expect, we had underestimated you.¡±
¡°Indeed.¡± Qi Cangughed heartily. ¡°Boss Xu, at such a young age to possess such grooming skills, it really puts me to shame.¡±
¡°I feel the same way,¡± Du Huayan chimed in with a smile, ¡°Boss Xu¡¯s grooming techniques are so magical, I hope there¡¯s a chance to learn from you in the future.¡±
¡°Oh, not at all,¡± Xu Ran said with a blush, facing the numerous greetingsced withpliments and friendliness, ¡°the grooming skills of everyone here has also given me quite a few insights. We¡¯re just learning from each other after all.¡±
Seeing that Xu Ran, despite his young age and superior grooming skills, remained so humble, the other foster shop owners¡¯ admiration deepened even more.
Taking advantage of the moment before the next foster shop owner started serving customers on stage, everyone engaged in a lively discussion about the two grooming cases Xu Ran had just handled.
Time flew by quickly in the rxed atmosphere.
When the stores in the Monster Wooden Marketce gradually turned off their lights and closed for the night and the bustling marketce quieted down, the one-day Public Wash and Care Exhibition event also came to a close.
Amid the fervent voice of the host, the title of the most popr foster shop indisputably fell upon Starfire Foster Shop.
Although the Sleep Demon group had set the precedent and the subsequent foster shops also received wild Transcendent Beings and were rewarded with Transcendent Resources, none of those resources couldpare in value with the Dream Weaving Silkworm Silk.
The benefit of winning the title of most popr foster shop was also quite clear for Starfire Foster.
This was more than just an honor in name; Liu Fengyun had already made arrangements with the local newspapers of Monster Wooden City to cover today¡¯s events, and the most popr foster shop would also be mentioned in the reports.
It was evident how much this would help raise the fame of the business in the future.
As the event ended, the busy foster shop owners said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. Under the rush of stars, Xu Ran quickly returned to Starfire Foster Shop, from which he had been away for a day.
¡°It¡¯s a good thing there aren¡¯t any new residents in the shop,¡± Xu Ran said with a chuckle, ¡°otherwise, I would¡¯ve had toe back to feed them midway through.¡±
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (Who knows? Maybe there will be soon?)
Starfire whinnied with a glint of amusement in its eyes.
It had seen all the feedback from Xu Ran¡¯s grooming process today.
The enthusiastic apuse and cheers from the audience were enough to prove the poprity of Starfire Foster Shop, and if all went well, more and more customers would start arriving tomorrow.
So, there would likely be new residents soon.
¡°You¡¯re right about that.¡± Hearing Starfire¡¯s analysis, Xu Ran nodded with a smile and then casually opened the system panel.
[Main task 4: Branching Out
Task Description: Please assist the Host in sessfully opening branches in four different Second Level Towns. A branch is considered sessful if its fame reaches above 50%. This task is in stages, and the rewards will be distributed in stages.
Task Reward: 1 System Skill Upgrade Command, +600 System Upgrade Experience]
[Current Stage Task: Sessfully open branches in two different Second Level Towns.
Task Progress: 1/2
Xieyun City (Completed)
Monster Wooden City (8.4/50)
Stage Task Reward: 3 System Clerks]
¡°Wow!¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face revealed surprise as he caught sight of the fame, ¡°It went up by six percent in one day?¡±
While Monster Wooden Marketce is indeed the busiest part of Monster Wooden City, the day¡¯s foot traffic couldn¡¯t possibly amount to six percent of the entire city¡¯s poption.
Clearly, there was consideration of the wild Extraordinary Creature Group at y as well.
Moreso, it was inseparable from Xu Ran¡¯s sessful grooming of the Exquisite Flower King.
The fact that a Pet Beast impossible to groom with Mystical Wood Dew had been sessfully groomed by the owner of Starfire Foster was quite the talking point.
¡°It seems there won¡¯t be any shortage of customers knocking on our door tomorrow,¡± Xu Ran¡¯s smile grew thicker on his face.
Tomorrow?
Cancan blinked, suddenly remembering something important.
¡°Cha!¡± (After we close for business tomorrow, let¡¯s leave the city together!)
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Overtime, just 4000 words for today¡ The chapter from yesterday has been released with some modifications.
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Chapter 455: Chapter 272: The Unusual New Resident
¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s head out of the city!¡±
Hearing Cancan¡¯s slightly urging voice, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but smile.
It seems that staying in the city for the past few days had indeed made this little one, who had a strong desire to explore, feel a bit stifled.
Having dyed for so many days, it was time to schedule a trip out of the city.
¡°Meow~¡± (Let¡¯s head out of the city to find the thunderous sounds from the deep underground!)
Ziyun rubbed against Xu Ran¡¯s face, its heterochromatic pupils filled with anticipation.
Although it had not yet sensed the specific details of the thunder, if all went well, there should definitely be something rted to the Thunder Attribute.
It would be even better if it could enhance its current strength!
The trio of pets and their owner chatted andughed, quickly reaching the bedroom on the thirteenth floor. After a hasty wash, the three little ones cuddled up together and quickly fell into dreams.
Xu Ran, on the other hand, sat cross-legged on the bed, using the still-effective Advanced Meditation eleration Card to diligentlyplete his cultivation.
The night passed without incident.
Early the next morning, when Xu Ran opened the tightly shut door of his shop, he was greeted by a bustling crowd of customers who had already been waiting outside the door.
Seeing Xu Ran opening the door, the previously whispering customers grew silent for a moment before starting to speak one after another.
¡°I heard that your shop¡¯s Washing and Protection is even more impressive than Mystical Wood Dew, is that true?¡±
¡°Let me try it quickly, you all move aside, I¡¯ll test the waters for you!¡±
¡°Give it up, scooter. Your beads have almost fallen on my face. Queue up nicely!¡±
¡°Roar~¡±
¡°You guys¡¡± Listening to the asional Beast Roar mixed in, Xu Ran opened his mouth, his expression gradually turning to surprise, ¡°You¡¯vee so early?¡±
Although he had anticipated that, after yesterday¡¯s Public Wash and Care Exhibition, there would certainly be many customersing to the shop for Washing and Protection today.
But the fact that so many customers had shown up before the shop even started its business still took Xu Ran by surprise.
It¡¯s worth noting that even at the peak of business in Qingzhou City and Xieyun City, it had never been like this.
However, Xu Ran had overlooked one thing.
This is Monster Wooden City.
All the Pet Beasts and Transcendent Beings here have umted a considerable amount of dirt over the past few months due to the pause in supply of Mystical Wood Dew from the Sky-touching Mysterious Wood.
If described using The system¡¯s Washing and Protection requirement, the Pet Beasts and Transcendent Beings here had at least a three-star requirement for Washing and Protection.
Previously, even though Washing and Protection Services had begun to appear in Monster Wooden City, the vast majority of people still harbored doubts and prejudices, maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.
Until¡
A Pet Beast that Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t clean was transformed by Xu Ran¡¯s dexterous Washing and Protection skills, emerging as if it was brand new.
This made the many watchful people truly realize that Washing and Protection could rece Mystical Wood Dew and even surpass it.N?v(el)B\\jnn
As a result, those Pet Beasts and Transcendent Beings with high Washing and Protection requirements naturally couldn¡¯t stay put.
Among the long line in front of him, there were even a few people who had started queuingst midnight.
After fermenting overnight, the news of the Public Wash and Care Exhibition spread like the wind, and more and more people got to know Starfire Foster Care Shop. By the time Xu Ran opened the door, it had led to the scenario before him.
¡°I¡¯m first!¡± The young man at the very front of the line, with two obvious dark circles on his face, clearly having not slept all night, raised his hand, then chuckled, waving to the crowd behind him, ¡°I¡¯ll go in first~¡±
Having said that, he hurriedly walked into the shop.
¡°Please wait a moment, one at a time.¡± Xu Ran gave the other customers an apologetic smile and then entered the shop as well, ready to receive the first client.
The moment the young man with the dark circles entered the shop, he was attracted by the Price Menu hanging inside.
¡°Medium-sized Pet Beasts for 26666 each¡¡± he muttered softly, then without hesitation, he summoned his Pet Beast behind him, ¡°Wash it!¡±
With the Energy Storm that lifted, a leopard-like Pet Beast about two meters in length with pale blue fur stepped out from the void step by step.
It had deep blue spots on its body, a smooth, dark blue Single Horn on its head, and what was most eye-catching were its three long tails,posed entirely of water.
As it appeared, Xu Ran also saw the results of the System Identification in front of him.
[Race name: Three-tailed Yan Leopard
Attribute: Water Attribute
Growth Stage: Elite Stage
Body Type: Medium
Washing and Protection Requirement: ¡ï¡ï¡ï¡î¡î
Evaluation: This is a creature that desperately yearns to be pleased by the Host¡¯s skillful hands, so please wholeheartedly satisfy its needs.]
Water Attribute, huh¡
A thoughtful expression appeared on Xu Ran¡¯s face.
After operating the Foster Shop for so long, Xu Ran had also discovered some patterns in Washing and Protection.
Among them was the pattern rted to Attributes.
The leastmon Pet Beasts in the Washing and Protection Shop were Water Attribute Pet Beasts.
The reason for this is that the majority of Water Attribute Pet Beasts possess the capability to clean themselves, allowing them to maintain their prime condition for a longer period.
Of course, there were exceptions.
Such as Lucky Liu¡¯s Sea Wave Flower seen before, and now, the Three-tailed Yan Leopard before him.
As a Water Attribute Pet Beast, and one of the more umonly offensive ones at that, the Three-tailed Yan Leopard has a high resistance to Water Power, which is reflected in its fur¡¯s strong hydrophobic properties.
Its soft and fine fur could easily block Water Power, dissolving an opponent¡¯s power one or twoyers when facing a foe of the same attribute.
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Chapter 456: Chapter 272: The Unusual New Resident_2
The heavens are fair: with such power gained, as a price, the three-tailed demonic leopard¡¯s fur cannot even be prated by its own water attribute power.
This leads to the situation where the dirt in their fur cannot be thoroughly cleaned by themselves.
Over time, the three-tailed demonic leopard would start to feel ufortable all over.
The three-tailed demonic leopard in front of them was in this exact predicament.
But for Xu Ran, this wasn¡¯t a problem at all.
If water can¡¯t be used to wash and protect the fur, then other methods could be employed.
A sand bath was an excellent choice.
¡°Follow me,¡± Xu Ran indicated the door to the Washing and Protection room and gestured for the three-tailed demonic leopard to follow him. Then he nced at the young man with dark circles under his eyes, ¡°Are youing?¡±
¡°Yes!¡± The young man with dark circles nodded emphatically, a look of expectation in his eyes, ¡°I heard your washing process is pretty unconventional, and I want to see it!¡±
Very unconventional washing process¡
Xu Ran¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, ¡°Where did you hear that?¡±
¡°Everyone says so,¡± chuckled the young man with dark circles, ¡°Come on, Boss Xu, stop hiding it¡ªwhat exactly did you do before running a Foster Shop?¡±
Xu Ran pretended not to hear and quickened his pace, swiftly taking the pet and its owner into the Washing and Protection room.
At this point, the young man with dark circles had no more time to pay attention to Xu Ran¡¯s previous upation. Inside, the indoor space was even more significant, and the luxuriousplete washing facilities took his breath away.
He had been at the Public Wash and Care Exhibition yesterday.
While observing the Foster Shops showcasing their spectacr washing processes, the young man with dark circles also noticed the various washing equipment on stage.
That kind of washing equipment looked very professional; it was impressive and daunting.
Now, seeing a washing room much more luxurious than the one from the day before, his eyes lit up instantly.
In such circumstances yesterday, Boss Xu managed to perform such a challenging wash for a pet that Mystical Wood Dew could not clean. Today, in a better environment, Xu Ran¡¯s skills should be even better, right?
Thinking this, the young man with dark circles didn¡¯t care about anything else. He quickly grabbed a small stool, sat down, and watched Xu Ran¡¯s washing process with bated breath.
Unconcerned with his first client¡¯s rich inner drama, Xu Ran quickly ground various resources into uniform fine particles for bath sand, starting the first Wash and Protection of the day.
Soon, abination of pleased and slightly strange sounds came from the three-tailed demonic leopard within the Washing and Protection room.
¡°Wee toe again~¡±
Standing outside the Foster Shop, Xu Ran¡¯s smile had be somewhat stiff.
In just a morning, he had served over ten clients.
Even though he tried his best, the number of clients he could amodate was still meagerpared to the long queue outside the door.
Fortunately, the waiting clients seemed to notice this as well.
Realizing they had no hope of being served today, they gradually dispersed, nning toe back tomorrow or at anotherter time.
Thus, with noon arriving, only a few figures persisted in the queue outside.
¡°Wee¡¡± As Xu Ran¡¯s gaze caught a glimpse of the next client approaching, he was about to greet the customer with practiced ease when he recognized the person¡¯s face. His words halted abruptly, and his smile became more animated, ¡°Tutu, you¡¯re here too.¡±
¡°Yeah!¡± Seeing Xu Ran again, Li Tutu¡¯s face was full of excitement, ¡°Mr. Xu, I saw your entire washing process yesterday!¡±
¡°You¡¯re amazing! I was almost nervous to death when the Exquisite Flower King went on stage, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be able to wash a pet that even the Beast Emperor couldn¡¯t.¡±
¡°It¡¯s just that Mystical Wood Dew couldn¡¯t wash it. The Beast Emperor himself would definitely be more amazing.¡± Xu Ran smiled modestly, ¡°So, you¡¯vee for a wash, too?¡±
¡°Yes!¡± Li Tutu nodded vigorously, following Xu Ran into the store, he soon saw the Price Menu hanging on the wall.N?v(el)B\\jnn
He chuckled, scratching his head with a somewhat goofy expression, ¡°Luckily, my Pet Beast is a small one. That means I can save quite a bit of Money!¡±
As he spoke, a small hamster with dark golden fur and no bigger than a palm poked its head out of a pocket on his chest.
Carefully cupping his hands together, Li Tutu lifted the small hamster out of the pocket and smiled at Xu Ran, ¡°Mr. Xu, this is my Pet Beast.¡±
¡°Golden Whisker Mouse.¡± Xu Ran nodded slightly.
He didn¡¯t need a System Identification to recognize this Earth attribute Pet Beast, which was small and high in aesthetic value.
Unlike the usual Earth attribute Pet Beasts withrge Body Types, strong Defense, and wide attack range, the Golden Whisker Mouse was known for its agility and strong exploration Skills.
As an elite race, it had four Talent Skills, two of which were exploration-type, one movement-type skill, and only one attack-type skill, which wasn¡¯t very strong.
Such characteristics made it more of a support role in Pet Beast teams.
To his surprise, Li Tutu had chosen such a Pet Beast as his first.
¡°Jin, let¡¯s go together for the Washing and Protection,¡± Li Tutu stated, recognizing the origin of his own pet. Cradling Jin carefully, he followed Xu Ran into the Washing and Protection room.
Noticing this, Xu Ran¡¯s brow rose slightly.
Why did he feel¡ Li Tutu¡¯s attitude towards his Pet Beast was a bit odd?
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Chapter 457: Chapter 272: The Unusual New Resident_3
But he didn¡¯t say much more, and after the two of them entered, he slowly closed the door of the Washing and Protection room.
Washing and grooming the Golden Whisker Mouse, which was rather small even among small Pet Beasts, didn¡¯t take Xu Ran much time. About ten minutester, a rejuvenated Golden Whisker Mousezilyy in Li Tutu¡¯s palm,ing out of the Washing and Protection room.
Compared to when it went in, its fur was now a brilliant dark gold color, bing exceptionally smooth and shimmering with a bright gold luster under the light, looking like a precious treasure.
Its several slender pure gold whiskers were also made perfectly straight after Xu Ran¡¯s care and trimming, adding a touch of nobility to it.
Li Tutu was clearly very satisfied with the grooming results, and the smile on his face couldn¡¯t be contained as he came out and paid without any hesitation.
¡°Mr. Xu, thank you so much for the washing and grooming! Jin looks so good now.¡±
¡°It¡¯s what I should do,¡± Xu Ran smiled, ¡°You don¡¯t need to keep calling me Mr. Xu, just call me Boss Xu like the other customers do.¡±
¡°Alright then, Boss Xu,¡± Li Tutu readily agreed.
¡°Hmm¡¡± Xu Ran nodded, looking at the Golden Whisker Mouse that Li Tutu was constantly cradling in his palm, he couldn¡¯t help but voice the doubt he had during the washing and grooming, ¡°Your attitude towards your Pet Beast seems a bit special?¡±
¡°Eh?¡± Li Tutu looked at Xu Ran and then at the Golden Whisker Mouse in his palm, ¡°What¡¯s special about it?¡±
¡°I feel like you¡¯re treating it like a pet,¡± Xu Ran pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly, ¡°Throughout the entire washing and grooming process, you showed excessive concern for it, as if it isn¡¯t your Pet Beast, but your pet.¡±
Hearing these words, before Li Tutu could react, the alwayszy Golden Whisker Mouse in the palm of his hand opened its tiny eyes and looked at Xu Ran with an acknowledging gaze.
¡°Pet Beast¡ pet¡¡± A nk expression appeared on Li Tutu¡¯s face. He thought for a moment, then shook his head, ¡°Boss Xu, what¡¯s the difference?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn
¡°Of course there¡¯s a difference.¡± Xu Ran was dumbfounded, ¡°Pet Beasts are the partners of Beast Masters, they should have a rtionship likerades-in-arms or friends, whereas pets would not be like that.¡±
¡°Partners, huh?¡± Li Tutu looked at the Golden Whisker Mouse in his palm, his face lighting up with a warm smile, ¡°Boss Xu, actually Jin¡¯s awakening was an ident.¡±
¡°Initially, it was just a pet hamster that I kept.¡±
¡°A long time ago, I found Jin dying beside a pile of trash. When I saw it was still breathing, I hurriedly took it home to take care of.¡±
¡°Maybe it was because Jin was strong, but it really did pull through from the brink of death under my care, and recovered its health.¡±
¡°Since then, we became dependent on each other.¡±
¡°Is that so?¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face revealed a surprised expression.
He suddenly remembered that when he first exined Ziyun¡¯s origins to others, he had said that Ziyun was a Stray Cat that had identally awakened into a Transcendent Being.
Of course, the story of Ziyun¡¯s past was made up¡ªits actual awakening was through the use of an Awakening Stone.
But it appeared that this young man¡¯s Pet Beast really did have an idental awakening.
¡°So, what was the situation with its awakening?¡± Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help asking further.
¡°That¡¡± Li Tutu touched the Golden Whisker Mouse, a thoughtful look crossing his face, soon recalling the details of that time, he slowly began, ¡°Back then, just like now, I was working as a guide for human Beast Masters in the Monster Wooden Marketce.¡±
¡°Back then I wasn¡¯t a Beast Master yet, being a guide was just a way to earn Money to help the family, so I only took Money aspensation.¡±
¡°Then one day, a customer didn¡¯t have Money on them, and gave me an Earth attribute Transcendent Resource aspensation instead,¡± Li Tutu¡¯s face broke into a smile.
¡°That Resource was worth four to five Beast Master Points, several times more than my guide fee. Although I didn¡¯t need the Resource, I epted it.¡±
¡°At that time, Jin showed a special liking for that Earth attribute Resource. Seeing that it liked it, I didn¡¯t exchange it for Money but kept it for Jin to y with.¡±
¡°Later one day, when I woke up, I found out that the Resource was eaten by Jin, and Jin had transformed into its current form.¡±
¡°I guess, its awakening must have been because it ate that Resource, right?¡± Li Tutu¡¯s voice carried a hint of uncertainty as he spoke.
After all, he had never heard of such a situation before.
¡°Eating a Resource, huh¡¡± Xu Ran stroked his chin.
Ordinary creatures that consumed a Resource containing Transcendent Power would meet only one fate, and that was to die on the spot.
An extraordinary awakening couldn¡¯t possibly be such a simple matter.
However, from Li Tutu¡¯s description, Xu Ran did have some other spection.
Perhaps this Golden Whisker Mouse intrinsically had some affinity with Earth Extraordinary Power, so after living with that Earth attribute Resource every day, it gradually absorbed enough Earth attribute Power toplete its awakening.
The Earth attribute Resource was just the first meal it had after its awakening.
Thinking like this, things started to make sense.
¡°As for what you said, Boss Xu, about me treating Jin as a pet¡¡± Li Tutu scratched his head, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I interacted with it in such a way before it awakened, so I¡¯ve gotten used to that?¡±
¡°Squeak~¡±
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Chapter 458: Chapter 272: The Unusual New Resident_4
As his voice faded, Xiaoxiao, who had been lyingzily in his arms, suddenly propped up her body to sit upright, shook her head towards him, her eyes sparkling with human-like illumination.
¡°Eh?¡± Li Tutu¡¯s eyes shed with a hint of surprise, ¡°Xiaoxiao, you¡¡±
Through Contractual Sensing, Xiaoxiao clearly conveyed her thoughts to him.
She was already a Pet Beast capable of handling things on her own, not just a pet thaty in the palm of Li Tutu¡¯s hand every day!
¡°So that¡¯s what you¡¯re thinking,¡± Li Tutu said, his face showing a touch of embarrassment, ¡°But why didn¡¯t you say anything before?¡±
¡°Squeak~¡±
Xiaoxiao made a few gestures, then nced at Xu Ran.
Li Tutu understood.
Because they had always interacted in this way, Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t know how to speak up.
It was Boss Xu¡¯s question that brought the issue to the forefront, making Xiaoxiao brave enough to express her thoughts.
From the time Xiaoxiao awakened into a Golden Whisker Mouse until now, he hadn¡¯t conducted any Skill Training for a Pet Beast, nor used the Golden Whisker Mouse¡¯s Skills, still raising her as a pet that couldn¡¯t do anything, keeping herpany.
This way of interaction was not what Xiaoxiao wanted!
¡°I understand,¡± Li Tutu nodded with a sudden realization, ¡°In that case, from now on I¡¯ll treat you as a contract partner!¡±
¡°Squeak~¡±
The Golden Whisker Mouse nodded with satisfaction, stood up from the palm of Li Tutu¡¯s hand, and climbed nimbly up his arm, soon perching on Li Tutu¡¯s shoulder, rubbing against his face, and then looking around seriously, as if keeping watch for him.
Seeing the Golden Whisker Mouse¡¯s departure from her usual indolence, Li Tutu also realized that his past approach might have been somewhat improper.
He looked gratefully at Xu Ran, ¡°Boss Xu, with that said, we¡¯ll be taking our leave now.¡±
¡°Take care, and wee to visit again next time,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, waving at the departing duo, then stretched leisurely.
The casual chat had dyed quite a bit of time, so that would be it for the morning¡¯s business.
Sensing someone entering outside the door, Xu Ran called out without turning back, ¡°Hello, the morning hours are over, pleasee back in the afternoon.¡±
The response came with a voice tinged with a bit of confusion.
¡°Squeak?¡±
Huh? Not a human?
Hearing the sound, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but turn his head to look.
Standing at the entrance of the store was a round-headed, round-bodied creature, about one and a half meters tall, looking a bit like a honey badger, but not as slender, appearing somewhat short and stout, and a little slow-witted at first nce.
In one look, Xu Ran recognized its species.
Fighting Pet Beasts, Combat Badger.
Despite its name and appearance rting to being slow-witted, itsbat power ranked amongst the very top in the Fighting Attribute Leading Race, possessing four Two-star Talent Skills.
So, was this a wild Combat Badger?N?v(el)B\\jnn
After waiting for a while and not seeing its Beast Master, Xu Ran subconsciously made this judgment.
He quickly approached the Combat Badger, ¡°Are you here for Washing and Protection as well?¡±
Handling the Washing and Protection for wild Transcendent Beings was not a first-time experience for him.
No problem!
Hearing Xu Ran¡¯s question, the Combat Badger¡¯s little ears twitched, its eyes shimmered with intelligence, and soon it shook its head.
¡°Squeak~¡±
¡°Not for that?¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face took on an added expression of surprise, ¡°Then why are you here?¡±
Seemingly aware of the difficulty inmunicating with the human before it, the Combat Badger didn¡¯t continue to speak. It looked around, quickly finding the Price Menu on the walls of the Foster Shop.
Waddling over to the Price Menu, the Combat Badger scanned through the various numbers, finally settling on one.
¡°Snap!¡±
With a crisp sound, the Combat Badger pped one of the Price Menus.
[Elite Stage Pet Beast Foster Care: 6666/Day]
Looking at this particr Price Menu and then back at the Elite Stage Combat Badger, after a long moment, Xu Ran spoke with an uncertain voice.
¡°You want to foster?!¡±
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¡°So that¡¯s what you¡¯ve been thinking,¡± Li Tutu said with increasing embarrassment. ¡°But why didn¡¯t you say anything earlier?¡±
¡°Squeak~¡±
Jin made a few more gestures and then nced at Xu Ran.
Li Tutu understood.
Because their interaction had always been this way, Jin didn¡¯t know how to broach the topic.
It was only after Boss Xu¡¯s questioning put the issue in the open that Jin bravely expressed its thoughts.
Since awakening as a Golden Whisker Mouse, Li Tutu hadn¡¯t provided any Skill Training for it as a Pet Beast, nor had he utilized the Golden Whisker Mouse¡¯s skills. He continued to take care of it as if it were a pet that couldn¡¯t do anything, letting it keep himpany.
This way of interaction wasn¡¯t what Jin wanted!
¡°I understand,¡± Li Tutu nodded, his face showing a dawning realization. ¡°In that case, from now on, I will treat you as a Contractual partner!¡±
¡°Squeak~¡±
The Golden Whisker Mouse nodded in satisfaction, got up from Li Tutu¡¯s palm, and nimbly climbed up his arm. In no time, it was standing on Li Tutu¡¯s shoulder, rubbing against his face, then looked around earnestly as if keeping watch for him.
Seeing the Golden Whisker Mouse shedding its usualzy behavior, Li Tutu also realized that his past actions might have been somewhat improper.
He looked gratefully at Xu Ran, ¡°Boss Xu, given the circumstances, we¡¯ll take our leave now.¡±
¡°Safe travels, and you¡¯re wee toe again,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile as he waved goodbye to the departing pair and then stretchedzily.
The casual conversation had taken up quite a bit of time, so he decided to call it a day with the morning¡¯s business.
Sensing a presence outside the door, Xu Ran called out without turning around, ¡°Hello, the morning business is over, pleasee back in the afternoon.¡±
The response he received was a voice tinged with a bit of confusion.
¡°Ji?¡±
Hmm? Not human?
Upon hearing that sound, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but turn to look.
Standing at the entrance of the shop was a round-headed, approximately one-and-a-half-meter-tall critter, looking somewhat like a badger but not as sleek. Instead, it looked rather short and plump, and utterly endearing.
With just a nce, Xu Ran recognized its species.
Fighting Pet Beasts, the Combat Badger.
Despite its name and appearance being rted to clumsiness, it possessed a Combat power among the top tier of the Fighting System Leading Race, with four Two-Star Talent Skills.
So, was this a wild Combat Badger?
After waiting for a bit with no Beast Master appearing, Xu Ran subconsciously came to this conclusion.
He quickly approached the Combat Badger, ¡°Are you here for Washing and Protection?¡±
He had hosted the Washing and Protection of wild Transcendent Beings before.
No big deal!
At Xu Ran¡¯s question, the Combat Badger¡¯s tiny ears twitched, and its eyes sparkled with intelligence. It quickly shook its head.
¡°Ji~¡±
¡°Not for that?¡± Xu Ran¡¯s face showed a bit of surprise. ¡°Then why are you here?¡±
Realizing the difficulty ofmunicating with the human before it, the Combat Badger didn¡¯t continue speaking. It nced around and soon found the Price Menu on the wall of the Foster Shop.
It wobbled over to the Price Menu, scanning over each one until its gaze settled on a particr entry.
¡°p!¡±
With a crisp sound, the Combat Badger pped one of the Price Menus.
[Elite Stage Pet Beast Fostering: 6666/day]
After looking at the Price Menu and considering the Elite Stage Combat Badger, Xu Ran finally spoke with a tentative voice.
¡°You want to foster?!¡±
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Chapter 459: Chapter 273 The Warning of the Earth Roon
Xu Ran didn¡¯t have to wait too long; the Combat Badger, which looked famished, had already gobbled up all the food in its bowl, leaving it spotlessly clean.
Even when Xu Ran came forward to clean up, it obediently handed over its empty bowl.
From its lingering look and its earlier eager actions, Xu Ran could tell that it really liked the food he had prepared.
¡°From now on, consider this ce your home and stay well,¡± Xu Ran smiled at the somewhat special Combat Badger, took the bowl, and turned to leave.
Consider it home¡
Watching Xu Ran¡¯s departing figure, a contemtive look appeared in the eyes of the Combat Badger.
The recently digested food provided it with an abundance of energy and, feeling as if it had endless vitality, the Combat Badger abandoned its contemtion.
It dashed back to its living area, making ¡°squeak squeak¡± noises along the way and soon stirred up a greatmotion in its living space.
However, themotion quickly subsided.
The Combat Badger seemed to have sensed the noise and its somewhat silly-looking eyes swiftly became more piercing; it quickly turned its head and looked towards the elevator leading to the other floors with a wariness.
There stood three little ones who had just finished their training and were now descending the stairs together, making a detour to the second floor.
Having held little hope for the new resident¡¯s arrival, they were all visibly shocked when they first noticed the change in the foster area.
¡°Meow?¡± (A new neighbor?)
Ziyun curiously tiptoed, peering towards the Combat Badger¡¯s foster area.
Thanks to its familiarity with the foster area, it recognized at first nce that this living space seemed to be crafted for Fighting Pet Beasts.
So¡ the first resident in the Monster Wooden City shop is a Fighting Pet Beast?
Thinking this, Ziyun¡¯s gaze sharpened slightly.
It had already spotted the other party.
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (That looks like a Combat Badger.)
Star, who had also noticed the Combat Badger, let out a neigh, a hint of realization shing in its eyes.
Having seen this species before at the Starfire Foster Care Shop in Xieyun City, it had quickly recognized it.
¡°Cha!¡± (It seems quite alert.)
Cancan lifted a paw and scratched its head, speaking tentatively.
¡°Meow~¡± (Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s check it out.)
Ziyun, with its tail held high, led the way with its graceful cat steps, moving swiftly yet silently, and in just a few breaths, it was already in front of the Combat Badger.
¡°Meow~¡± (Wee to your new home~)
The Combat Badger, initially tense due to sensing the aura of three General Stage Pet Beasts, gradually rxed.
It seemed the others were friendly?
The sharpness in its eyes was reced once more with a silly expression.
¡°Squeak?¡± (Are you also foster residents here?)N?v(el)B\\jnn
Faced with the Combat Badger¡¯s inquiry,ughter appeared in the eyes of the three little ones.
¡°Cha!¡± (We aren¡¯t fostered, we are the pet beasts of the shop owner!)
Cancan shook its head, its eyes gleaming with a touch of pride, quickly answering first.
That human?
A shock shed through the Combat Badger¡¯s mind.
No wonder it had faintly felt a threatening power emanating from that human, enough to endanger itself.
As a General Level Beast Master, even without summoning his Pet Beasts, the strength of the human alone would be sufficient to subdue it.
With this thought, the Combat Badger became even more timid.
After taking another look at the three little ones, the Combat Badger suddenly asked.
¡°Squeak?¡± (Do you ever have conflicts with your Beast Master?)
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¡°Wee back anytime~¡±
At the entrance of the Starfire Foster Shop, Xu Ran saw off another satisfied customer, who couldn¡¯t stop praising his service, the smile on his face growing even more content.
The business in the afternoon was no less impressive than in the morning.
If anything, it was even better.
In just half a day, there had already been new customers referred by those who visited in the morning, indicative of the rapidly spreading good reputation of Starfire Foster.
Although there was no second fostering customer yet, and no one had tried the apanying training service, all business was still concentrated on Washing and Protection. Xu Ran believed that the day when all services bloomed was not too far off.
ncing at the sky, which was gradually darkening, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help stretching himself.
¡°Almost time to end today¡¯s business,¡± Xu Ran muttered, then looked towards the three little ones whose expressions obviously became expectant.
Clearly, they were all looking forward to the outing nned for after closing time.
The trip to a ce outside of Monster Wooden City, searching for that special spot that Cancan had discoveredst time in the Monster Wooden Domain.
However, before Xu Ran could close the shop door, a young man with a look of urgency hastily stepped into the store.
¡°Excuse me¡ have you seen a Combat Badger?¡±
While speaking, the young man gestured through the air, ¡°About this tall¡ this big¡ with a simple and honest expression.¡±
Xu Ran, initially bewildered, gradually took on a strange expression upon hearing the young man¡¯s description.
Because what the young man described seemed to be the very Combat Badger he had fostered in his shop earlier that day.
¡°Are you¡ looking for it for a reason?¡± After a moment of silence, Xu Ran asked slowly.
¡°It¡¯s really here!¡± The young man lit up when he noticed that Xu Ran did not immediately deny it, but instead posed a question back to him, ¡°I had just heard that it made its way to this block, and I¡¯ve been asking around the shops!¡±
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Chapter 460: Chapter 273 Earth Roon¡¯s Warning_2
Taking a deep breath, the young man¡¯s expression became more serious, ¡°Let me introduce myself, my name is Kang Cheng, and I am the Beast Master of that Combat Badger.¡±
Xu Ran: ¡°???¡±
Isn¡¯t that Combat Badger a wild Transcendent Being?
¡°Wait a moment¡¡± Xu Ran massaged his forehead, ¡°You said you are its Beast Master? Then there should be a Beast Taming Contract between you two, right?¡±
¡°Of course, there is,¡± the young man quickly nodded.
¡°Then¡ why are you going around asking for the location of your own Pet Beast?¡± Xu Ran astutely pointed out the inconsistency.
¡°Not to mention the Contractual Sensing of the second stage already allows one to sense the general location of their Pet Beast, even if you couldn¡¯t, can¡¯t you just summon it back to your side?¡±
¡°This¡¡± Upon hearing Xu Ran¡¯s words, Kang Cheng fell briefly silent, before speaking faintly, ¡°But all of this requires the willingness of the Pet Beast to cooperate¡¡±
Upon hearing this, Xu Ran was slightly startled, then he understood.
Beast Taming Contract between a Pet Beast and a human Beast Master is a kind of mutual and egalitarian bond.
Whether it¡¯s the Pet Beast or the Beast Master, both can actively and temporarily shield this intrinsic sensing effect of the contract.
The summoning of a Pet Beast is likewise; it isn¡¯t guaranteed that the Pet Beast will appear just because the Hexagram Star Array is activated. If the Pet Beast does not want toe, it can refuse, leading to a failed summoning.
However, neither of these two things had ever happened with the three little ones; or rather, most Beast Masters and their Pet Beasts do not encounter such situations.
If what the young man iming to be the Combat Badger¡¯s Beast Master was saying was true, then his rtionship with the Combat Badger probably belonged to that kind of rare situation.
¡°Meow~¡± (He¡¯s probably telling the truth.)
As Xu Ran was still determining whether to believe Kang Cheng¡¯s words, Ziyun, who had been observing, suddenly spoke up.
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (Indeed.)
¡°Chirp!¡± (I believe him too.)
Star and Cancan also nodded together, showing their agreement.
Seeing such a reaction from the three little ones, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but throw them an inquisitive nce.
Then, the three little ones took turns exining some things Xu Ran did not know about.
It turns out, when the three little ones finished their training at noon, they had already encountered the Combat Badger.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Upon learning that they were someone¡¯s Pet Beasts, it was very curious whether they had ever had conflicts with their owner, and inquired about some of the usual interactions between a person and their three pets.
If the Combat Badger were a wild Transcendent Being, this could be exined as the other party being curious about human Beast Masters.
But after Kang Cheng appeared, there seemed to be another exnation for everything.
Because Kang Cheng¡¯s words corroborated with the Combat Badger¡¯s behavior, that¡¯s why the three little ones were so certain.
Moreover, the words of the three little ones also affirmed the situation in Xu Ran¡¯s mind, which had previously harbored some doubts.
¡°Your Pet Beast is inside our shop.¡± Xu Ran said, looking back at Kang Cheng, whose expression was anxious yet filled with concern, and spoke without hesitation, his tone then shifted, ¡°However¡ there are some things I need to tell you beforehand.¡±
¡°It paid for ten days¡¯ worth of boarding fees on its own, and is currently in a boarding state at our establishment.¡±
¡°Where did it get the Money?¡± Kang Cheng dumbfounded, ¡°It didn¡¯t take any Money from home when it ran away, did it?¡±
¡°Um¡¡± Xu Ran paused for a moment, ¡°It paid with a piece of Transcendent Resources¡¡±
¡°Was it a Power Source Stone?¡±
Before Xu Ran could finish speaking, Kang Cheng reacted swiftly and asked.
This also allowed Xu Ran to bepletely sure that the other party truly was the Combat Badger¡¯s Beast Master.
Because what the Combat Badger had handed over was indeed a Power Source Stone.
Thinking of this, Xu Ran nodded.
¡°This prodigal thing!¡± Kang Cheng couldn¡¯t help but blurt out aint, ¡°It¡¯s just boarding for ten days; why would it need a Power Source Stone?¡±
After speaking, he raised his head and suddenly noticed the Price Menu hanging on the wall of Xu Ran¡¯s shop and fell silent.
It seemed¡ the price for ten days of boarding really was the cost of a Power Source Stone?
¡°The boarding fees at your establishment are too expensive, aren¡¯t they?¡± Kang Cheng frowned, ¡°I¡¯ll pay in cash, please refund me that Power Source Stone.¡±
¡°You don¡¯t need to board it for ten days, I¡¯ll take it awayter, just count one day¡¯s fee.¡±
Xu Ran fell silent for a moment, then spoke somberly, ¡°Refunding the resource is no problem, but whether you can take it away or not is not for you to decide.¡±
¡°The Money was paid by the Combat Badger; it¡¯s our shop¡¯s customer. Even if you are its Beast Master, taking it away requires its own agreement.¡±
Xu Ran had already implicitly perceived a hint of the issue existing between the Beast Master and the Pet Beast, as Kang Cheng was more concerned about the boarding fee than being eager to see his runaway Pet Beast at first.
Therefore, he naturally couldn¡¯t let him take away the Combat Badger lightly.
As Xu Ran had just mentioned, the customer this time was not Kang Cheng, but the Combat Badger.
¡°Hey, what are you doing!¡± Kang Cheng¡¯s expression turned displeased, ¡°I already told you I am its Beast Master, why does taking it away require its approval?¡±
¡°Sorry, but these are the rules of our shop,¡± Xu Ran gave the three little ones a look, then turned and walked towards the elevator to the second floor, ¡°I¡¯m going to ask now if it wishes to leave with you, please wait.¡±
¡°Stop right there!¡± Kang Cheng quickly followed after, but having barely taken a step, he was enshrouded by three intimidating presences, making it impossible for him to advance any further.
Looking at the three little ones eyeing him by his side, Kang Cheng awkwardly retracted his step.
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¡°Combat Badger, I thought you were a wild Transcendent Being without a Beast Master!¡±
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On the other side, Xu Ran came up to the Combat Badger with a chuckle and patted its shoulder, ¡°Your Beast Master is here to find you.¡±
¡°Chirp¡¡±
Upon hearing Xu Ran¡¯s words, the simple and honest look in the Combat Badger¡¯s eyes slowly faded, reced by a deepness that had never been seen before.
It nced at Xu Ran, then lowered its head, visibly bing dejected.
Xu Ran could easily tell from the Pleasure value feedback from the system.
¡°I heard you ran away from home,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile, speaking softly, ¡°Now that he¡¯se to you, do you want to go home with him?¡±
Home¡
The Combat Badger hesitated only for a moment before shaking its head resolutely.
¡°Understood,¡± Xu Ran stood up and dusted off his behind, ¡°Then that¡¯s what I¡¯ll tell him.¡±
Noticing the concern in the Combat Badger¡¯s eyes, Xu Ran¡¯s expression became serene, ¡°Just make yourselffortable staying here.¡±
¡°However¡ after all, he is your Beast Master, and whatever conflicts you have between you need to be resolved. Running away is not a solution.¡±
After giving this reminder and seeing the Combat Badger looking thoughtful, Xu Ran turned and left, quickly returning to the store on the first floor.
¡°I¡¯m sorry, but the Combat Badger does not want to leave with you,¡± Xu Ran spread his hands, ¡°Please leave. Our shop will provide it with the best care, so don¡¯t worry.¡±
¡°You can leave your contact information. If the Combat Badger wants to go back with you, I will contact you immediately.¡±
¡°You¡¡± Kang Cheng, looking at Xu Ran returning alone, already had an ugly expression on his face, and it grew even more unsightly upon hearing these words.
Warily ncing at the three Pet Beasts beside Xu Ran, Kang Cheng left without saying a word and didn¡¯t leave his contact details.
After stepping out of the store, he took a deep look at the sign of the Starfire Foster Care Shop.
Starfire Foster Care Shop, huh¡
Forcing me apart from my Pet Beast and preventing us from seeing each other, I will definitely lodge aint with the Beast Master Association!
I don¡¯t believe that the Association will sit idly by when such things happen!
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¡°Alright, we can set out now.¡±
Watching Kang Cheng¡¯s receding figure, Xu Ran shook his head slightly.
He always felt that he had gotten himself into a bit of trouble.
But it wasn¡¯t a big problem.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Turning to look at the three little ones beside him, a smile spread across Xu Ran¡¯s face.
¡°Alright, we can set out now.¡±
In the cheers of the three tiny beasts, one man and three beasts quickly closed the shop and embarked on their journey.
As the sun set in the west, the sky gradually dimmed.
This moment was the perfect time for Star to showcase its strength.
In its lightning-fast and silent progress, the trio swiftly crossed Monster Wooden City¡¯s virtually undefended low city wall, entering the Monster Wooden Domain.
Leaving the city so effortlessly was quite a unique experience for Xu Ran.
And the fresh scent of grass that greeted him outside the city invigorated Xu Ran and once again made him aware of the differences between Monster Wooden Domain and other regions.
Although he didn¡¯t go outside of Xieyun City, Xu Ran had been on the outskirts of Qingzhou City several times.
Outside Qingzhou City, it was deste and dead.
Thend there was littered with blood and bones from countless battles. Over time, even the soil turned a bloody dark purple.
On such blood-soaked earth, no vegetation could grow; only a bare expanse with asional white bones and long-dead branches protruding.
Even the air outside the city carried a hint of blood that never quite dissipated.
And the nights outside the city were even more dangerous, fraught with peril.
Stepping into it, one was constantly afraid of being targetted by hunters.
Remembering the scenes outside Qingzhou City from memory, and then contrasting them with the quiet night before him, where only a few fireflies danced in the soft grass and low shrubs, Xu Ran¡¯s face held even more of a pensive expression.
The scenery of the Monster Wooden Domain had a feeling of a utopia amidst the chaos of the world.
¡°Where did you hear that Thunderous Sound before?¡± Xu Ran asked, patting Cancan on its head.
¡°Chachacha!¡± (Let me see¡ over there!)
Cancan looked around, quickly found the markers it had left before, and pointed them out to Xu Ran.
¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Xu Ran patted Star on the back and spoke softly.
Indeed, it was a good opportunity to take a closer look inside the Monster Wooden Domain.
¡°Xi Lu~¡±
Star let out a neigh and started to gallop.
Feeling Xu Ran¡¯s intentions, it deliberately slowed down a bit, maintaining a sufficiently fast pace while still allowing Xu Ran the luxury to look around and observe the Monster Wooden Domain under the cover of night.
This night, there were no lurking dangers, just tranquility.
On the road, they also encountered a group of night foxes out foraging. After exchanging nods from a distance, they left each other undisturbed, each going their separate ways.
Soon, they were halfway through their journey.
¡°Cha!¡± (We¡¯re almost at the ce where Star and I werest time!)
Finding more of the marks it had buried in the ground, Cancan¡¯s expression became more certain.
Last time, Star and it hade to a location nearby!
¡°Alright,¡± Xu Ran nodded slightly, signaling Star to speed up.
In their swift advance, man and three beasts finally arrived at a Serene Valley.
This was where Cancan and Star had sensed the Thunderous Sound from deep underground and had returned from far away.
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Chapter 462: Chapter 273 Earth Roon¡¯s Warning_4
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¡°Then it¡¯s all up to you now,¡± Xu Ran said, dropping Cancan to the ground.
Cancan noddedposedly and as it stepped forward, its body swiftly expanded with the wind, quickly returning to its original size of over three hundred meters, resembling a small mountain rising in a valley, a spectacr sight indeed.
It raised its head slightly as a tawny halo circted around its body, its imposing aura climbing higher and higher while invisible fluctuations spread rapidly in all directions from its center.
Three Star Skill, Full Moon Level¡¤Echoing of Earth Vein!
With the highest intensity of detection maxed out, Cancan once again perceived the thunderous sound from deep underground. Its massive head turned in a certain direction as its deep voice echoed through the valley.
¡°Chia~¡± (Over there!)
Having determined the exact location, Cancan shook and in a few breaths, returned to its one-meter petite body type, standing by Xu Ran¡¯s side.
¡°Good,¡± Xu Ran nodded, looking in the direction that Cancan had just detected, ¡°then we will¡¡±
Before he could finish, he turned his head as if sensing something and then paused slightly.
Before his eyes, several na?ve and adorable heads popped out from the ground.
This is¡
Earth Roons?!
Seeing several Earth Roons that had just been washed and protected at his Foster Shop, Xu Ran was at a loss for words, ¡°Howe you¡¯re here?¡±
¡°Luru~¡±
The fully emerged Ground Roon n Leader gave Xu Ran a peculiar nce.
You ask me?
I want to ask you the same thing!
Having just finished dinner, it had sensed such intense Earth attribute fluctuations near its habitat and naturally brought its tribe to check it out.N?v(el)B\\jnn
If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the aura felt so familiar, the Ground Roon n Leader would not have risked showing up with its tribe.
And after emerging to check, it too was filled with questions.
Why was the Foster Shop owner from the humans¡¯ city here?
But¡ this was also a good opportunity.
The Ground Roon n Leader had always been grateful to Xu Ran for washing and protecting its tribe, and now that thetter had appeared in their habitat, it as the host must extend its hospitality!
¡°Luru~¡± (Come visit our habitat!)
¡°Luruluru!¡± (Yes, yes, yes!)
The other Earth Roons around cheerfully echoed the call.
Upon understanding the situation, Xu Ran couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.
He hadn¡¯t expected to stumble upon the territory of the Earth Roons.
He turned his head to look at Cancan, and with a thought prompted by Contractual Sensing, he inquired,
¡°The location you¡¯re sensing now, it¡¯s still the same one from before, right?¡±
¡°Chia~¡± (That¡¯s right.)
With Cancan¡¯s affirmative response, Xu Ran nodded slightly.
If that was the case, then there was no need to worry about any unexpected changes for the time being.
The Ground Roon n Leader had extended a cordial invitation, and he too was curious to see what the life of wild Transcendent Beings was like.
And¡ that thunderous sound from deep underground was nearby; as a tribe capable of burrowing, the Ground Roon Tribe couldn¡¯t have beenpletely unaware of it.
Perhaps he could obtain some further information from the Ground Roon n Leader?
With a n in mind, Xu Ran turned towards the Ground Roon n Leader and spoke with a smile.
¡°Then I thank you all for your invitation.¡±
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A young-looking Earth Roon carried a bunch of Colorful Fruits that gleamed with colorful light, walking briskly towards the human and his three pets before dumping the fruits onto the soft grass before them.
After making a funny face at Xu Ran, the young Earth Roon picked up one of the fruits that had fallen on its way over, carelessly wiped it on itself, and then stood aside happily munching on it.
¡°Luru~¡± (These are our tribe¡¯s favorite Colorful Fruits, you humans like them a lot too.)
The Ground Roon n Leader, sitting cross-legged near Xu Ran, introduced with a light in his eyes and a smile in his voice.
¡°I see them often.¡± Understanding the meaning, Xu Ran smiled, picked up a fruit, and popped it into his mouth.
With a ¡°crunch,¡± the juice-filled and crisp sweet flesh entered Xu Ran¡¯s mouth.
At the same time, the trace of Transcendent Power contained within was easily absorbed by Xu Ran.
This Extraordinary nt called Colorful Fruit was also power-containing, but harmonious without any specific Attribute, having only a nourishing effect.
After consuming one, Xu Ran nodded in satisfaction and gave the Ground Roon n Leader a thumbs up.
The three little ones by his side also showed faces of surprise and contentment, obviously also conquered by the pretty looking fruits.
While enjoying the various delicacies shared by the Ground Roon Tribe, Xu Ran alsoughed and chatted with the members of the tribe; although many of theirmunications required guessing and gesturing, the friendly atmosphere was not diminished because of it.
As the sky grewpletely dark and a clear moon rose slowly, Xu Ran and the Ground Roon n Leader finally returned to the topic of Xu Ran¡¯s purpose foring.
¡°Luru?¡± (Did youe here for a reason?)
The Ground Roon n Leader voiced out while gesturing, inquiring.
¡°Indeed, there is something,¡± Xu Ran nodded, making no attempt to hide the reason, ¡°Cancan left to explore around the city previously and had reached near this area.¡±
¡°Chia~¡± (It was the day we met you guys.)
Cancan exined from the side.
Upon hearing Cancan¡¯s exnation, the Ground Roon n Leader immediately remembered.
That day, on their way back from Xu Ran¡¯s Foster Shop, the tribe bumped into Cancan who was returning to the city.
If the other party had started from near their habitat, then everything made sense.
¡°Cancan discovered that there are special thunderous soundsing from deep underground near here,¡± Xu Ran said, carefully watching the expression on the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s face change.
Sure enough, when the n Leader heard about the thunderous sound, his expression gradually became serious.
¡°We came today to take a look at what exactly is there,¡± Xu Ran smiled, looking at the Ground Roon n Leader, ¡°Do you have any idea what it could be?¡±
The Ground Roon n Leader was silent for a moment, then slowly began to speak.
¡°Luru~¡± (There, something very terrifying exists¡)
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Chapter 463: 274 Nightmare, Thrilling
Chapter 463: Chapter 274 Nightmare, Thrilling
Knowing that he could not persuade Xu Ran andpany to abandon the idea of exploring the Thunderous Land, the Ground Roon n Leader simply stopped trying.
After offering his most sincere blessings, he watched in silence as the trio with their three pets set off on their journey.
As a Leader Stage creature, he fell into that terrifying nightmare, but it was possible that they, being of the General Stage and even stronger, might not.
They would surely return safely.
Only after Xu Ran and the three pets disappeared from his vision did the Ground Roon n Leader slowly turn around to face his own n.
¡°Luru~¡±
The night has deepened, it¡¯s time for us to sleep.
One by one, the earth roons in the group obediently nodded and returned to their burrows to sleep.
Soon, thend that belonged to the earth roons was once again empty.
Meanwhile, after bidding farewell to the Ground Roon Group, Xu Ran and his three pets quickly reached the location deep underneath the ground that Cancan had detected, where the thunderous sound was hidden.
They hadn¡¯t yet delved underground and were still on the surface.
ording to Cancan¡¯s description, the underground source of the thunderous sound was right beneath their feet, over five thousand meters below the surface.
And upon sensing again, Cancan, unsurprisingly, detected another powerful presence near the thunderous sound.
Combining this with what the Ground Roon n Leader had experienced during his own explorations, it was without doubt that there was a guardian at that Thunderous Land.
Therefore, the trio and their pets did not immediately n to dive below.
They needed a more meticulous n.
¡°Based on what the Ground Roon n Leader said, the nightmare he fell into is likely a power of that very strong guardian,¡± Xu Ran analyzed. ¡°And it seems the guardian does not have much malice, or else the n Leader wouldn¡¯t have been able to free himself by just retreating a few steps.¡±
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (If that¡¯s the case, leave it to me!)
Starlight nodded slightly and a glint of starlight flickered on the single horn on its forehead.
Nightmares and illusions should be simr powers, both falling within the super ability attribute.
Moreover, after the Immortal Star Attraction evolved into the Three-Star Skill, Star Refusal Ring, it also gained the ability to dispel negative effects, widening the scope of what it could resolve.
Thus, if the guardian¡¯s power only caused people to fall into nightmares, it might be able to render that power ineffective with its own!
¡°Indeed, with your Star Refusal Ring, our chances of a sessful operation this time will greatly increase,¡± Xu Ran said with a smile.
He insisted on exploring this ce after learning of the Ground Roon n Leader¡¯s experiences because he thought of Starlight¡¯s ability to somewhat counteract those effects.
¡°Can you sense that guardian¡¯s specific strength?¡± Xu Ran asked, turning to Cancan.
¡°Chaa~¡± (That might not be possible¡)
Cancan shook its head slightly, its face taking on a troubled expression.
It wasn¡¯t that it couldn¡¯t, but didn¡¯t dare to.
The power of Echoing of Earth Vein was easily perceived by living creatures.
After all, it relied on vibrations.
Cancan had been at the very edge of the detection range when looking for the thunderous sound and the guardian, relying on scant traces to explore without being easily discovered.
Using the power of Echoing of Earth Vein to detect the specific strength of the guardian below was something Cancan could do, but once detected, the guardian would certainly notice the exploratory force, and that would be alerting the enemy.
¡°Alright,¡± Xu Ran nodded in understanding and then patted Cancan¡¯s head, ¡°Well done, Cancan is maturing and not so reckless anymore.¡±
¡°Chaa~¡±
Cancan bashfully lowered its head.
Thest time they ventured out of the city, it hadn¡¯t considered so much. If the more meticulous-thinking Starlight hadn¡¯t reminded it, it might have approached for a closer look.
So it felt somewhat undeserving of such praise.
¡°Since that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll have to proceed with caution,¡± Xu Ran mused, specting based on the experiences of the Ground Roon n Leader. ¡°That guardian¡¯s protection must have a certain range.¡±
¡°Once we enter within that range, we will be attacked and fall into a nightmare.¡±
At this point, an expression of helplessness crossed Xu Ran¡¯s face, ¡°Ideally, the best approach would be for each of us to maintain some distance from the others so that if the one in front falls into a nightmare, the one in back could pull him out of range.¡±
¡°But¡ our ability to descend underground relies on Cancan¡¯s Subterranean Shape Pond,¡± Xu Ran looked at Cancan, ¡°so we can only move together underground.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn
¡°Chaa~¡± (It has to be that way.)
Cancan helplessly spread out its paws.
Subterranean Shape Pond granted the ability to delve into the earth on the condition that contact was maintained between individuals. As soon as they parted, that granted power would cease to exist.
And without the ability to move underground, Xu Ran and the two non-Earth attribute pets would probably be immobilized, making it far too dangerous.
Let¡¯s hope that this problem can be solved when reaching a higher star level or proficiency.
¡°We¡¯ll set off together, moving at a slower pace,¡± Xu Ran took a deep breath. ¡°Approach the Thunderous Land bit by bit with Starlight¡¯s Star Refusal Ring activated throughout the journey.¡±
¡°Any sign of movement, stop immediately, assess the situation, and then decide on the appropriate countermeasures.¡±
¡°Also,¡± Xu Ran looked at Ziyun, ¡°leave an afterimage on the surface before you dive.¡±
¡°This way, you can always return using Step on Electric Traces, just in case.¡±
¡°Meow~¡± (As if such a ¡®just in case¡¯ would happen!)
Chapter 464: 274 Nightmare, Thrilling Part 2
Chapter 464: Chapter 274 Nightmare, Thrilling Part 2
Ziyun shook its head reluctantly and spoke out.
Even if it truly encountered danger, it would not do this!
After all, it would be the only one to return, effectively abandoning Xu Ran and the other two little ones.
No matter what kind of opponent it faced, it would never do such a thing!
¡°I¡¯m just worried about unexpected situations,¡± Xu Ran said with a wry smile when he saw Ziyun¡¯s resistant expression, feeling a warmth in his heart, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then we won¡¯t leave any behind.¡±
¡°We¡¯ll just be careful, and it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±
¡°Meow~¡± (I¡¯ll lead the way!)
A vibrant fighting spirit ignited in Ziyun¡¯s eyes as it volunteered first.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Although everyone had set out together, because Cancan¡¯s body was sorge, the actual entry into the protective range would definitely be staggered.
That ce in the Thunderous Land was most likely rted to the Thunder Attribute, and it was also the strongest attacker in the team, so there was no shirking this responsibility now.
Soon, it nned to stand on top of Cancan¡¯s head.
In doing so, it would be the first to enter the range!
Nightmare?
There was not a trace of fear in Ziyun¡¯s eyes.
A mere nightmare would not defeat it!
¡°Xi Lu~¡± (I¡¯ll support everyone!)
Star let out a neigh.
Though Cancan¡¯s body wasrge, Star¡¯s Star Refusal Ring was sufficient to cover it and also envelop Ziyun and Xu Ran, who were standing on top of Cancan.
As the support corner of the team, it would do everything in its power!
Support to the max!
¡°Qia!¡± (Then let¡¯s set off!)
Cancan shouted excitedly.
Being naturally curious about everything, it felt as though its explorer¡¯s soul was now aze with passion!
With a step forward, Cancan¡¯s miniature frame swelled against the wind, quickly restoring to a span of over three hundred meters, its massive form like a small mountain, exuding an overwhelming presence even in the night.
Its head, as majestic as a true dragon¡¯s, seemed to lower from the clouds until it reached the ground.
¡°Meow~¡± (Charge~)
Full of excitement, Ziyun shouted, its figure shing as it jumped onto Cancan¡¯s head, clinging to the single horn on its forehead, its heterochromatic eyes burning as they looked toward the unseen depths below.
¡°Ziyun, be careful,¡± Xu Ran cautioned before joining Star and ascending onto the thick, solid scales in the center of Cancan.
From this position, Star¡¯s Star Refusal Ring could cover Cancan¡¯s entire body better, and Xu Ran stood with Star because the two were going to be linked by the Fated Star Pulling contract.
Apanied by a born starlight shuttling from the void, the vital energies of Xu Ran and Star merged rapidly from two into one, and under the special enhancement of Fated Star Pulling, they climbed steadily, like a deep and conspicuous glimmer in the night.
The next moment, intricate, dark patterns emerged around Ziyun and Cancan, swirling around them, and an instantaneously firm resistance, solid and indestructible as a boulder, descended, while the momentum of Cancan and Ziyun soared at this moment!
Three Star Skill, Full Moon Level¡¤Night Rune!
¡°Qia~¡± (Good!)
Feeling its power growing stronger, Cancan¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement.
Due to the special circumstances, it was not convenient for it to use Echoing of Earth Vein and Jiezimixu to enhance itself right now, otherwise therge movements would instantly alert the guardian below.
Therefore, the only enhancement power it could rely on was Star¡¯s Night Rune.
Fortunately, the main character of this action was not it, but rather Ziyun, which was now holding onto the single horn on top of its head, its eyes filled with sharp thunderous light.
Under the enhancement of the Night Rune, Ziyun¡¯s presence had already climbed to its peak, its limbs and body nearly turned into lightning at the same time, with sharp electric light constantly piercing the air, emitting sharp thunderous roars.
Even a hint of obscure ck appeared in the depths of its eyes.
That was the power of Divine Punishment, ready to be unleashed at any moment.
Although Ziyun still vividly remembered the consequences that thest Divine Punishment brought, if it really came down to a critical moment, it would use it if it had to!
After all, this was its strongest skill at the moment.
Also because of this subtle gathering of power, Ziyun was surrounded by an extremely dangerous presence, like a sharp long knife, not to be faced directly!
¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±
With everything ready, Xu Ran gave themand in a low voice.
¡°Xi Lu~¡±
With a scream from Star, bright starlight blossomed from the tip of its single horn, scattering in all directions, ultimately covering Cancan¡¯s whole body, enveloping Xu Ran and the three pets within.
What followed was a sensation of tranquility and peace.
Though this starlight seemed to have no effect at the moment, its very existence was a strong protective force, a reassuring presence!
Three Star Skill, Full Moon Level¡¤Star Refusal Ring!
The next moment, Cancan¡¯s massive body began to submerge like sinking into a mud pond, descending slowly and steadily as the hard soil and rock around it seemed to soften, creating slight ripples around its body.
Soon, Cancan¡¯s body hadpletely disappeared underground.
The surface returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
Below ground, the exploration of one person and three pets officially began.
Under Cancan¡¯s precise control, they continued to descend at a slow pace.
After a while, Cancan¡¯s voice echoed in the minds of Xu Ran and the other two little ones.
¡°Qia~¡± (We have sunk two kilometers.)
¡°Continue,¡± Xu Ran responded with Contractual Sensing, his expression growing more serious.
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Chapter 465: Chapter 274 Nightmare, Thrilling_3
The distance of five kilometers was now almost half covered.
As they drew ever closer to the Thunderous Land, they also neared the protective range of the Guardian.
¡°Meow~¡± (Steady on!)
The ck light in Ziyun¡¯s eyes deepened a shade.
Since Cancan was in a state of descent, its head was at the lowest point.
And Ziyun, who clung to Cancan¡¯s single horn, naturally became the one closest to the bottom.
It had to ensure that the first to enter the enemy¡¯s defense range, was itself!
Cancan did not respond, but the speed of descent remained stable.
Two kilometers¡ three kilometers¡ four kilometers!
The closer they got to the ground below, the thunderous sounds, barely perceptible only to Cancan earlier, could now be faintly heard by all three pets and their owner!
¡°Boom~ Boom~¡±
The deep thunder roared like the shout of the thunder god, echoing in the depths of the earth for a long time, apanied by a humming noise and the light, continuous tremors emanating from the earth!
It was as if the divine thunder, belonging to the heavens, had been trapped deep within the earth and enragedpletely!
There really was thunder!
Excitement lit up the eyes of the fourpanions.
Especially for Ziyun, with its Thunder Attribute.
Upon hearing that thunder, it instinctively felt a power calling to it from even deeper below.
This was the mutual attraction between Thunder Attribute forces!
At this moment, it could confirm that the power below definitely belonged to the Thunder Attribute, and its energy was not weak!
At the very least, it was no less than the King Stage level resources!
However, in the next instant, the expressions of all fourpanions changed abruptly.
Almost at the same time, they sensed an invisible force surging towards them, which was quite formidable, and far exceeded the upper limit of the General Level.
It was¡ Power of the King Stage level!
The force crashed heavily against the Star Refusal Ring that Starlight had activated early on, and the twinkling starlight around it seemed to have entered an invisible mill, swiftly dimming.
¡°Xi Lu~¡±
Starlight was shocked and enraged, the starlight at the tip of its single horn shining to the extreme in the pitch-ck depth of the earth, standing out prominently. It exerted all its own and Xu Ran¡¯s power to try to fend off the opposing force.
Their first contactsted only an instant.
Realizing that this intruder was not as easy to deal with as expected, the invisible force paused for a moment, and then actually retracted.
This¡
The owner and three pets were slightly taken aback.
Before they could react, an even more powerful force swept over them like a tidal wave!
That power¡
All four of them went pale simultaneously.
If the previous force was of the King Stage level, then the current one already had elements that surpassed that level.
It may not have reached the Overlord Stage, but it was simr to the Nightmare Beast King, having already exceeded the limits of the King Stage!
And unlike the previous force, this one seemed to possess a unique quality, such that the Star Refusal Ring, which Starlight struggled to maintain, had no effect on it!
¡°Meow~¡± (Face death!)
Ziyun was the first to react, the pitch-ck color in its eyes instantly spreading out, nearly turning its heterochromatic eyespletely ck.
An extreme sense of danger emerged from around it at that moment.
However, in the next instant, its body suddenly stiffened, the ck light also dispersing in a sh, and the expression in its eyes began to dissipate.
A hint of struggle appeared in the depths of Ziyun¡¯s eyes, yet against the opponent at hand, its resistance seemed rather futile.
In just a moment, Ziyun, who had entered the range first, had its consciousness dragged into a nightmare.
Cancan followed closely behind.
Then came Xu Ran and Starlight.
Cancan¡¯s massive body was like an ark traveling beneath the earth, and at this moment, that ark seemed to have hit a rock, its forward momentum rapidly halting.
Only the faintly pulsating Earth Attribute Power instinctively encircled the owner and three pets, maintaining their ability to dive underground.
The depths of the earth quietened down.
Only the continuous thunder, which seemed to never cease, faintly emerged, not stopping for a long time.
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¡°Boom!!!¡±
A streak of lightning, like a long spear piercing the earth, traced a bright fissure in the void, then ferociously struck the ground.
¡°Meow!!!¡±
With a piercing cry, a small cat covered in somewhat dirty white fur, with beautiful heterochromatic eyes, huddled fearfully in the corner of the street.
Its wide eyes stared at the center of the road, where the figure was burnt ck beyond recognition.
It was its closest ymate, with whom it had always fought side by side against other stray cats, sharing any scraps of food they managed to scavenge together.
And now, its friend had lost its life and was transformed into something utterly unrecognizable.
The white cat with different colored eyes didn¡¯t understand why, having just walked this street they had traversed countless times before its friend, everything had changed so drastically.
The bicolor-eyed white cat retreated a little, trying to curl even tighter into the corner it had already reached.
Looking at the vicinity of itspanion¡¯s charred body, where electric arcs sporadically shot from the ground, its ears, with their long tufts of fur, werepletely folded back against its head, and its slightly open mouth panted continuously.
A blinding bolt of lightning streaked across its field of vision.N?v(el)B\\jnn
The next moment, the same deafening roar as before sounded again.
¡°Boom!!!¡±
Chapter 466: 274 Nightmare, Thrilling Part 4
Chapter 466: Chapter 274 Nightmare, Thrilling Part 4
The terrifying sound of thunder made the breathing of the white cat with heterochromatic eyes more and more rapid, its chest and abdomen strained with convulsive movements, its body curling even tighter.
But those eyes, already narrowed to pinpoints, remained fixed on the sky above, where the traces of lightning were slowly fading.
It¡¯s that!
The white cat with heterochromatic eyes realized.
The one that had killed itspanion was the thunderbolt exploding in the sky!
At that moment, immense fear engulfed its heart.
This was something it could not understand, a power that earth and sky could not resist.
But it knew that such power, which could easily take away itspanion¡¯s life, could just as easily take away its own life.
It gathered its long tail a little closer, hugged it tightly to its chest, and couldn¡¯t help letting out a series of soft whimpers.
shes of electric light and thunderous sounds echoed time and again.
Then, the sound of pouring rain arose, ¡°whla,¡± and a torrential downpour crashed down.
This was a sudden thunderstorm.
Letting the icy rainwater flood over its hiding corner, soaking its body, the white cat with heterochromatic eyes curled up anxiously, daring not to move an inch, its body violently trembling with every peal of thunder.
Once¡ twice¡
No idea how long had passed, the rain began to subside, and the dark clouds dispersed.
The gentle sunlight sprinkled down, illuminating the city ravaged by the thunderstorm, and also soothing the frightened hearts of every creature.
The body of the white cat with heterochromatic eyes, now somewhat stiffened, gave a slight twitch.
Its long furpletely drenched, it appeared somewhat gaunt as it clung to its body.
Staying curled up for so long made its body stiff.
It took a good while for the white cat with heterochromatic eyes to recover, it stepped out from the only corner that offered a sense of security during the thunderstorm, shook the water off its body, and then sneezed several times in a row.
It walked silently to where the body of itspaniony still in the middle of the road, looking at the charred body twisted into a ghastly position, fear once again rising in its eyes, and after a good while, let out a low wail.
¡°Meow~¡±
The next moment, its body shook violently.
In confusion, came a bit of rity.
That¡¯s not right!
This is a memory from the past!
It¡¯s Ziyun!
At this moment, it¡¯s in the midst of a nightmare!
Vividly recalling itself and the current situation clearly, a robust will to fight emerged in the white cat with heterochromatic eyes.