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Chapter 10: First Battle, Rapid Enhancement Plan!
Chapter 10: First Battle, Rapid Enhancement Plan!
Su Ping's interest was piqued.
Xiao Qing was still very young, but the talent she had already displayed was enough to delight Su Ping.
He had originally thought that he would have to wait for Xiao Qing to grow a little older and level up before purchasing some poison-type resources for her to consume.
Only then would Xiao Qing be able to master her mutated poison abilities, but now it seemed that he had greatly underestimated her talent!
"Well done!"
Su Ping rubbed Xiao Qing's head, which was held high with pride, and then his gaze shifted to the other Forest Wolves. Soon, his eyes locked onto the youngest and weakest Forest Wolf among them.
This Forest Wolf was the weakest among the ordinary Forest Wolves, and its level was only one higher than Xiao Qing's.
It was just an ordinary Tier 3 Forest Wolf.
Previously, Su Ping hadn't really considered what combat power Xiao Qing might possess at this stage.
But now that Xiao Qing had grasped a skill, he also wanted to see the effects and power of the Poison Vine Strangulation.
So, he glanced at Old Sha:
"Old Sha, let that little Forest Wolf fight with Xiao Qing!"
Only through battle would the skill's application become more natural.
Su Ping also wanted to see how far Xiao Qing had come with the Poison Vine Strangulation she had just learned.
"Woof!"
The chosen little Forest Wolf stepped forward, cautiously eyeing Su Ping and the proud little wolf standing by his leg, its head held high.
Clearly, this little wolf was also newly born, and its talent was relatively average. Despite being one tier higher than Xiao Qing, it hadn't grasped the skill of Vine Strangulation.
Facing her opponent, Xiao Qing didn't show the same affection as she did with Su Ping. Instead, she let out a disdainful howl, still somewhat immature.
The little Forest Wolf's eyes flashed with ferocity as it pounced forward.
However, before it could reach Xiao Qing, a vine appeared, ensnaring it tightly.
The slender purple vine seemed harmless, but its power had already surpassed ordinary strength upon reaching its tier.
"Whine..."
The little Forest Wolf let out a howl, struggling to break free, but Su Ping keenly noticed that its strength had weakened compared to normal.
At the same time, its wounds were slightly swollen.
The poison was potent!
Through their soul connection, Su Ping made Xiao Qing stop, and the battered little Forest Wolf was freed from the strangling vines. However, it seemed to have lost all its strength, unable to even stand.
Xiao Qing's Poison Vine Strangulation primarily caused blood paralysis.
If faced with a true enemy in a life-or-death battle, they might not feel pain from the poison but would lose all resistance and die.
Su Ping was happy for Xiao Qing but quickly picked up the helpless little Forest Wolf and rushed to the medical room with Old Sha. After administering an antidote and seeing its gradual recovery, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The little Forest Wolf opened its eyes, gazing at the triumphant Xiao Qing standing on Su Ping's shoulder. Its eyes held a hint of disappointment.
Su Ping stood still, thinking for a moment before slowly crouching down and rubbing the head of the little wolf, which was also only thirty centimeters tall. He smiled and said, "It's okay. You'll get stronger too. As long as you're in the Heart of Wood, I won't give up on any of you little ones! Keep up the good work!"
"Woof!"
Before the little Forest Wolf could respond, Xiao Qing, standing on Su Ping's shoulder, let out a jealous bark. She lightly leaped onto Su Ping's side, using her newly grown fangs to tug at his pants.
The little Qing glared at her defeated subordinate with a hint of disdain.
This guy actually thought of such a method to vie for the affection of her master. How despicable!
Just as he bared his teeth, Su Ping gently patted him on the head, teaching the wolf and any other companion beasts that besides closeness, they must also know who the true master is.
Little Qing looked slightly aggrieved.
"Wood Core is a big family. From now on, you're not allowed to bully the other companions, and you must help each other! Understand?"
Little Qing hugged her head with her two tender paws, but still let out a 'Awoo', clearly responding.
The weak little wolf was surprised and looked at Su Ping, then glanced at the slightly different little forest wolf beside him, determination flashing in his eyes.
Then, he forced himself to stand up on his still slightly trembling legs and let out a similarly tender howl.
"Awoo!"
It seemed to prove that he wasn't actually as bad as he appeared.
"Good! You're very spirited!"
Su Ping smiled in satisfaction, placing him on the ground and applying ointment to help ease the pain of the already healing wounds.
Old Sha stood outside the medical room, watching Su Ping's silhouette in the morning sunlight as he squatted on the ground.
Next to that silhouette were two small shadows of equal size.
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One was weak but determined, the other proud and indignant, yet neither showed resistance towards Su Ping.
Witnessing this scene, a trace of laughter flashed through Old Sha's eyes.
It didn't understand why the medicine made by this little master could awaken the skills and power of the Wood Core when it was consumed.
It also didn't understand how this little master dared to say such words.
But at this moment, Su Ping's silhouette in the morning light seemed to make Old Sha believe that this newly-minted beastmaster might make this small pet breeding base completely different, and perhaps even become a more remarkable beastmaster than his grandfather in the future.
Just then, Su Ping suddenly paused.
In his mind, a new prompt appeared in the log of the Wolf Bestiary:
【Discovered and satisfied the affinity requirements with an ordinary Forest Wolf. Bestiary experience increased by 10!】
【This Forest Wolf has an ordinary lineage. Each day spent together will grant an additional experience point.】
The experience gained wasn't much, whether from satisfying the affinity requirements or from spending time together.
But it was enough to surprise Su Ping.
Indeed, treating companion beasts was much simpler than dealing with humans.
Companion beasts' senses were sharper than humans, and they could sense who was benevolent.
So, when dealing with companion beasts, only two words were needed:
'Sincerity'! With this thought, Su Ping stood up and waved his hand, "Little guy, rest assured. From now on, we'll activate the rapid enhancement program for Wood Core! Let every Forest Wolf awaken the Wood Core skill! We'll start with you and Little Qing!"
"Awoo..."
"Awoo..."
The two tender wolf howls seemed to celebrate their master's ambition.
Only Old Sha, who had been standing outside with a smile, suddenly looked dismayed.
Hearing this, he realized that his little master was about to start making that thing again. Despite experiencing its benefits, the smell was so overwhelming that it left a deep impression on the wolves.
It was a determination that left one with lingering fear.
(End of Chapter)
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