Chapter 1145: Only the Treasure Seeker Can Do It
Chapter 1145: Only the Treasure Seeker Can Do It
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker translated.
Qiao Sang thought for a moment and realized that this was indeed the only method they had right now.
The depth of the ocean here was at least ten thousand meters. Lulu’s Aqua Bubbles might not be able to withstand the pressure. Pengamei’s Aegis Shield could potentially support the Aqua Bubbles and prevent them from rupturing, but it would still be too dangerous for Fangy and the others. If the Aqua Bubbles were to break, Fangy and the others, being non-water types, would be in grave danger.
It would be best to return them all to the Beastmaster Codex and have Qiao Sang, Lulu, and Teacher Mikara go down.
With this in mind, Qiao Sang said, “We’ll go down with Lulu and Pengamei, and the Dragon King will stay outside to watch over Qingbao.”
“Xunxun?”
The Treasure Seeker couldn’t help but call out, wondering about the others.
“You all return to the Beastmaster Codex,” Qiao Sang said earnestly. “The deep ocean is too dangerous. It’s safer for you in the Codex. And if we do encounter any danger, Lulu will have more freedom to fight.”
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker didn’t want to return to the Codex. It quickly called out, indicating that it could use Spatial Shift to escape any danger, and suggested that the others, like Big Brother Yabao, should return instead.
Fangy: “…”
Fangy wanted to argue but found it impossible. While it could teleport, it couldn’t do so as effectively as the Treasure Seeker’s Spatial Shift, which worked even through obstacles.
Seeing the Treasure Seeker’s hopeful expression, Qiao Sang said:
“Pengamei can do it too.”
“Xunxun…”
The Treasure Seeker instantly wilted.
At this moment, Migala spoke in a deep voice, “Below is the Frostbound Wraith’s territory. We’ve already clashed with it, and we’ve made an enemy. Going down there would be walking into a trap. It’s best not to go.”
Qiao Sang was taken aback, “Not even with you?”
Migala shook his head, “The ocean is the Frostbound Wraith’s territory. Once we enter, its combat power will increase, while ours will weaken.”
Qiao Sang couldn’t hide his disappointment.
Teacher Mikara was an S-Class Beastmaster, and if she thought they shouldn’t go, then they definitely shouldn’t.
Qiao Sang sighed, “Then let’s look elsewhere.”
“Piao piao!”
At this, the Snowlion became anxious, calling out to indicate that there were many large and valuable ice crystals below, and they were definitely of high level.
“Xunxun~”
The Treasure Seeker translated.
What good are many and large ice crystals if the risk of entering the ocean is too high? Qiao Sang sighed inwardly once more.
Migala looked at the Snowlion.
The Snowlion’s body stiffened.
Suddenly, Migala asked, “Since you saw the Frostbound Wraith and the ice crystals, you must have swum to the bottom, right?”
“Piao piao.”
The Snowlion quickly nodded.
Migala pondered for a few seconds, then looked at Pengamei and said, “Give it a mark.”
“Peng peng.”
Pengamei called out, her eyes glowing blue as she looked at the Snowlion.
The Snowlion’s heart raced, but nothing happened.
The blue light in Pengamei’s eyes faded.
Migala said, “Please go back to that place, preferably near the ice crystals. When you stop moving, I’ll know you’ve arrived.”
Qiao Sang was a bit confused by this but didn’t interrupt.
“Piao piao?”
The Snowlion was taken aback, looking puzzled, and called out.
Just me?
“Peng peng.”
Pengamei translated.
“Just you.” Migala nodded.
“Xunxun~”
Before the Snowlion could react, the Treasure Seeker used Psychic Control to return it to the surface.
“Piao piao…”
The Snowlion looked up at the two humans and their familiars in the sky, its expression changing several times before it turned and dove back into the ocean.
“What’s the plan?” Qiao Sang finally asked.
“I had Meimei place a Spiritual Mark on the Snowlion,” Migala said slowly. “This mark can track the Snowlion’s location. Once it reaches the Frostbound Crystal, we can use its position to retrieve the crystal directly.”
A Spiritual Mark is a High-Rank Psionic Skill that allows the familiar who casts it to know the location of the marked target.
Qiao Sang was taken aback and asked, “So, we’re going to teleport to the Snowlion’s location to get the crystal?”
Migala shook her head. “I said it’s too dangerous to go into the sea. We won’t be going underwater.”
Qiao Sang was puzzled. “Then how are we supposed to get it?”
Suddenly, she had an idea and looked intently at Pengamei, thinking that perhaps Pengamei had some special ability to retrieve the Frostbound Crystal using the Snowlion’s location.
Migala noticed Qiao Sang’s gaze and smiled. “It’s not Pengamei, but the Night Ring King.”
Treasure Seeker? Qiao Sang was taken aback.
“Xunxun?” Treasure Seeker was equally surprised and pointed to itself.
“That’s right, it’s you,” Migala said.
“What do I need to do?” Qiao Sang couldn’t help but glance at Treasure Seeker and asked.
Migala explained, “I’ll have Meimei cast a Mental Resonance on the Night Ring King. This will allow it to sense the Snowlion’s location. Then, it can use Shadow Penetration to reach the seafloor.”
Qiao Sang’s first thought was: Can Shadow Penetration be used underwater?
Her second thought was: If Treasure Seeker goes underwater alone using Shadow Penetration, won’t it drown?
“Xunxun…”
Treasure Seeker daydreamed about using Shadow Penetration to reach the seafloor, only to suffocate and roll its eyes in distress.
Qiao Sang voiced her concerns.
Migala explained, “As long as the familiar can locate the target, Shadow Penetration can transport you to any place, even underwater, just like Spatial Shift.”
She paused and added, “In fact, in this aspect, Shadow Penetration is stronger than Spatial Shift. Spatial Shift can be countered by Skills like Spatial Lockdown, but Shadow Penetration cannot.”
“Even if the area is under Spatial Lockdown, Shadow Penetration can still be used because it transports you to an alternate dimension to bridge the gap, so it isn’t affected by the real world’s space.”
She smiled and concluded, “Meimei doesn’t have this Skill, so the Night Ring King will have to complete the mission.”
“Xunxun…”
Treasure Seeker suddenly felt the weight of its responsibility.
Qiao Sang processed the information and hesitated. “But Treasure Seeker can’t swim.”
“Xunxun?”
Treasure Seeker looked at the sea, showing a mix of fear and eagerness, and called out, indicating it might want to learn to swim now.
“Qingqing?” Qingbao looked at it and called out, reminding it of the temperature.
Treasure Seeker shivered, looked at its Beastmaster, and showed a “I can’t do it” pleading expression.
“You don’t need to know how to swim,” Migala said. “Shadow Penetration can transport just a part of your body. The Night Ring King only needs to extend its hand to retrieve the Frostbound Crystal.”
“Xunxun!”
With these words, Treasure Seeker’s eyes lit up, and it raised its claws in excitement.
It could do this!
Qiao Sang realized she had learned something new and felt a surge of hope. She saw a way to retrieve the Frostbound Crystal.
“There’s just one problem,” Migala suddenly said.
“What is it?” Qiao Sang asked eagerly.
Migala looked at Treasure Seeker. “We’re not sure if the Night Ring King’s current proficiency with Shadow Penetration is enough to locate the seafloor.”
(End of Chapter)
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