Translator: 549690339
âPrr~â
Tell me in detail about the situation you encountered.
âRoar-â
The Roaring Thunder Sky Tiger, not daring to slack off, hurriedly recounted the entire process from when it appeared to when it retreated to the Nightmare Beast King.
As it listened, the surprise in the Nightmare Beast Kingâs eyes grew thicker.
So these three pet beasts had all evolved into King species?
That human was quite young, looking to be around twenty to thirty years in human years?
The combined strength of three Leadership Stage Pet Beasts could reach the borderline of the General Stage?
Quickly, the Roaring Thunder Sky Tiger finished recounting the events, once again lowering its head.
What awaited it was a lengthy silence.
The atmosphere gradually became oppressive, so the Roaring Thunder Sky Tiger couldnât help but press its head hard against the ground.
âPrrr    â
I understand. You may leave now.
Hearing the kingâs voice as calm as always, it was as if it had been pardoned, disappeared from the Nightmare Beast Kingâs view in the blink of an eye, swift as lightning.
When those under its command left, the Nightmare Beast King raised its head, looking in the direction of Qingzhou City, its eyes filled with a contemplative look.
This was the second time the situation had slipped out of its control.
The first time was because of its unconventional daughter.
The second time was because of the human Beast Master its daughter knew. Within the boundaries of the Beast Field N0.97, there is no Second Level Town. According to its understanding of the human world, this kind of Beast Master who could evolve three pet beasts to the Leadership Stage should not have appeared here.
Unlessâ¦
The other party had a more terrifying background.
A hint of wariness flashed across the Nightmare Beast Kingâs eyes.
What other trump cards do the humans in Beast Field N0.97 have, which it wasnât aware of?
If it really were so, it needed to reconsider its relationship with the humans.
The effectiveness of the Dormant Seed was soon about to end, as for its little daughterâ¦
There were a few more traces of contemplation in the Nightmare Beast Kingâs eyes.
It wondered if that human was still lacking any pet beasts.
âWeâre almost there!â
Seeing the Qingzhou city appear at the end of their line of sight, Xu Ran heaved a big sigh of relief.
âAfter we enter the city, we also need to tell Senior Gu about the appearance of the wardens of the General stage.â He said softly, then looking at the four little ones, âFinally, we can take a break.â
Ziyun, Star, and Cancan all nodded together.
On their journey, they always felt as if a terrifying existence was watching them from behind, that kind of elusive oppressive feeling lingering in their hearts, only completely dissipating at this moment.
âChirp- â (Are we there yet?)
The Velvet Sparrow quickly opened its eyes, pretending to have just woken up, stretched its small wings in Xu Ranâs arms, and lazily stood up.
Being held by a human felt really good!
Ziyun couldnât help but shoot a glance at the Velvet Sparrow, feeling her claws itch again.
This guy slept all the way, Xu Ranâs embrace was clearly hers!
âWeâre almost there.â Xu Ran said with a smile.
In the midst of their conversation, the majestic city gate of Qingzhou city had appeared before them.
Finally, they could return home.
The moment they stepped into the city gate, Xu Ran dialed Gu Wuâs number with his cellphone.
âHello, Senior Gu. Itâs me, Xu Ran.â
âOh, Xu Ran, what happened?â
While holding the phone to his ear with one hand, Senior Gu placed down the soup he was holding with the other, signaling Gu Ling who was sitting across from him to start drinking first.
Gu Ling blinked, continuing to take a small sip of the piping hot soup.
Hmm⦠Today it was yellow bean trotter soup, the slightly viscous texture and the delicious taste of the trotters blended together, it tasted quite unique.
âWhat? You encountered General stage Extraordinary Beings?â
Listening to Gu Wuâs exclaimation, Gu Ling who was holding a soup bowl suddenly trembling, and a few drops of soup splashed onto her cheek.
She silently put down the bowl, pulled out a tissue to wipe her face while leaning in to listen to Gu Wuâs phone conversation.
This soup, she couldnât drink a single mouthful.
âOh, you beat it back. Thatâs good, as longasyouâreokay⦠Wait a moment!â
Gu Wuâs eyebrows raised, he couldnât help but inhale sharply, âWhat did you just say? Your three pet beasts together repelled the General stage Extraordinary Beings?â
âTap tap tap-â
Accompanied by the hurried sound of slippers on the floor, Gu Ling quickly stepped up from her seat and approached the other side of the phone, a very serious expression on her face, refusing to miss a single detail.
âSenior Gu, itâs not quite a repulsion.â Xu Ranâs somewhat humble voice came from the other end of the phone, âI think something must have affected it, so it voluntarily left after a brief fight.â
âNoâ¦is that the main point?â Gu Wu couldnât help slamming the table, causing ripples in the nearby soup, âYour pet beast should still be at the leadership stage, right? How did you manage to take on a general-stage creature even for a moment?â
âOh, you mean that.â Xu Ran laughed on the other end of the phone, âNothing much, just that my third pet beast evolved. Itâs very good at defense, and with the help of Star, under our combined forcesâ¦â
âBeep    â
Gu Wu expressionlessly hung up the phone.
âOld Gu, that wasnât very becoming of your lofty characteristics.â Gu Ling glanced discontentedly at Gu Wu.
She still wanted to hear more.
âNoâ¦â Gu Wu painfully tousled his hair, âHis third pet beast evolved?â
âHuh?â
âHow long ago did his second pet beast evolve?â
âHas it been ten days?â
âHasnât even been ten days, has it?â
âNo, why does he get to?!â
Gu Ling returned silently to her seat, picked up her yellow bean trotter soup, and took a sip.
Things have gotten to this point, might as well eat first.
âDoo doo dooââ
Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Xu Ran blinked and then hung up.
âIt must be the appearance of the general-stage creature that has Senior Gu very worried, so heâs probably quickly went off to arrange some countermeasures now.â He nodded in understanding, âSenior Gu, really is a good senior who spares no effort for Qingzhou City!â
âMeow!â
âXi Lu!â
âCharming!â
The three little ones all nodded in agreement.
Even the Velvet Sparrow, who did not know Gu Wu before, had admiration in its eyes.
In the middle of the call, the person with his four pets was already heading towards the Starfire Foster Care Shop.
However, as they gradually approached the shop, Xu Ranâs expression became strange.
âHold on.â
He stopped Star, his face a mix of uncertainty.
âDid you guys hear some kind of sound?â
âMeow?â (What kind of sound?)
Ziyun raised her ears, then asked curiously.
âItâs like, âdum dum-dum dum-dum dum-dum dum dum-â.â Xu Ran hummed it and his expression became even stranger.
This tune, itâs so familiarâ¦
Hearing Xu Ranâs description, the four little ones all nodded.
Clearly, they had all heard this sound.
âLetâsâ¦go see in the shop.â
An ominous feeling enveloped Xu Ranâs heart.
Could it be?
It canât be, right?
As the man and his four pets got closer and closer to the shop, the rhythmic music grew clearer and louder, reaching a peak when they stood in front of the store door.
Xu Ran dismounted and emotionlessly walked towards the shop door.
Just as he was about to open the door, it was fiercely yanked open from the inside.
A muscly man taller than one meter wearing a flamboyant pink suit stood before him, moving his fisted hands up and down to the beat of the music.
The music, hitting the hook, also became even more clear.
âKonomamakimu 0 tsurete iku toâ¦â (I will take you with meâ¦)
âBang bang bang!â
The sound of fireworks as glitter and streamers sprayed from both sides of the store door and fell on Xu Ran.
Xu Ran was silent.
Behind him, the Velvet Sparrow tentatively nudged Cancan.
âCheep?â (Is Mr. Tony always like this?)
Cancan, a leadership-stage creature of king species that had just defeated a general-stage creature half an hour ago, couldnât help but take a few steps back, looking a bit frightened.
âCharming-â (Occasionally, he does turn out to be like thisâ¦)
As the dance ended, Mr. Tony, with a sunny smile on his face, gave Xu Ran a big hug.
âBoss, welcome back!â
âYou didnât need to go to such lengths.â Seeing the onlookers around him, Xu Ranâs mouth twitched slightly.
âNo no no, it had to be grand.â Tonyâs expression instantly became serious, but the next second, he caught Xu Ran off guard by making a heart with his hands, âAfter all, Iâm about to get promoted under the wise and valiant leadership of my boss, right?â
Xu Ran:ââ¦â
If possible, he didnât want this guy to be the system store manager!