Chapter 164: Where's the Head?
Chapter 164: Where's the Head?
Qiao Sang felt a bit wronged.
If she hadn't initially assumed that only one Watercry in the waterways was conscious, she wouldn't have made Treasure Seeker do so many provocative actions.
But there was no point in dwelling on it. Since the situation had already occurred, they needed to think about how to solve it.
There was no point in trying to reason with them. The Watercry and Doppelganger Puppet chasing them looked furious. If they caught up, they would likely attack with their Skills immediately.
Qiao Sang couldn't help but sigh. How could such a bad temper be suitable for an Npc? How could they serve the public?
It's just a little wiggle of the hips, a silly face, and a bit of spitting. Is it really that big of a deal?
Qiao Sang adjusted her breathing as she ran, thinking about the possibility of Treasure Seeker defeating them.
The Watercry wasn't much of a problem; it was just a Basic Familiar.
Treasure Seeker, with its Ghost-type and Psychic-type attributes, was faster and more powerful than the Watercry.
If it were a one-on-one battle, there would be no fear. However, there was also an Intermediate Familiar, the Doppelganger Puppet, to contend with.
In the past, Fangy had managed to defeat an Intermediate Familiar during her Fangflare stage because she had prior combat experience and had analyzed her opponent's familiar before the match.
But the situation was different now.
Treasure Seeker had never undergone proper combat training.
It had only managed to subdue the Ghost Lantern half a day ago because the Ghost Lantern had lost its wick and had no strength left to fight, allowing Treasure Seeker to land a decisive blow.
Even the Hypnosis the Ghost Lantern used while in such a weakened state had put Treasure Seeker to sleep for half a day.
If this had been a formal match, the referee would have declared Treasure Seeker the loser long ago.
Now, in battle, Treasure Seeker would have to face not only the Watercry but also the Doppelganger Puppet, and Qiao Sang hadn't studied either of them beforehand.
The odds of winning were only about 10%.
That 10% chance was based on Treasure Seeker's Teleport Skill, which could potentially dodge their attacks and deplete their energy.
"What do we do now? I can't run much longer!" Fang Sisi asked, her voice trembling.
"Where is the entrance to the Third Level Chamber?" Qiao Sang thought for a moment and asked.
If they could reach the third level's secret chamber and close the passage connecting to the second level, they might escape.
"If the script for the second level hasn't changed, a Ghost Ball will appear in the sewer in about twenty minutes. It's the boss of the second level, and you have to defeat it to open the door to the third level", Fang Sisi panted.
Ghost Ball, Intermediate Familiar...
Qiao Sang dismissed this plan in 0.001 seconds.
Aside from the question of how to defeat the Ghost Ball, even if they did, it would take a while and likely lead to a fierce battle.
With the Ghost Ball in front and the Watercry and Doppelganger Puppet behind, they would be surrounded with no escape.
After running a few more steps, Fang Sisi weakly said, "I can't keep going..."
"Why are you so out of shape?" Qiao Sang couldn't help but comment.
Due to her recent intensive training, which included daily runs at school, her stamina had improved significantly. Qiao Sang felt she could maintain her current speed for another half hour.
Fang Sisi was on the verge of tears. Who was to blame for this?
Qiao Sang didn't think for long.
Being mauled by three familiars was far more dangerous than fighting two.
Familiars working in the city all had Beastmasters. Even if they were furious, they wouldn't attack humans.
After analyzing the situation, Qiao Sang decided they could try fighting. In the worst case, she could recall Treasure Seeker.
With that thought, Qiao Sang abruptly stopped and turned around. Fang Sisi's eyes widened in shock as Qiao Sang shouted, "Treasure Seeker! Prepare for battle!"
"Seeker!"
Treasure Seeker hesitated for a moment before turning around excitedly.
Finally, it was time to fight!
Fang Sisi was panting heavily on the side. As she took in the scene before her, she swallowed hard, moistening her dry throat, and silently stepped back to lower her presence.
Qiao Sang was truly brave, but Fang Sisi didn't think this was a bad thing. This gave her the perfect opportunity to recover her Stamina and prepare for the next run.
Unlike a competition, there were no rules or turn orders here. Everything relied on the familiars' combat instincts.
The moment the Treasure Seeker stopped and turned its head, a hand still dripping with red liquid suddenly lunged at it with increased speed.
The Treasure Seeker didn't move, as if it had been scared stiff.
However, just as the hand was about to touch it, the Treasure Seeker vanished and reappeared on the other side.
The hand missed its target, momentarily confused, and turned toward the Treasure Seeker.
The Treasure Seeker bared its teeth in a grin and provocatively raised its middle finger.
The hand began to tremble.
Qiao Sang remained silent, swearing to herself that she had never taught the Treasure Seeker that gesture!
Not just the hand, but the other severed limbs also started to tremble and moved frantically toward the Treasure Seeker's current position.
The Treasure Seeker used teleportation again to dodge.
The limbs, using too much force, collided with each other and fell, but they quickly got back up, unconfused, and lunged accurately at the Treasure Seeker, now about five meters away.
At the same time, Watercry sprayed a Water Jet at the Treasure Seeker.
Qiao Sang watched the scene, deep in thought. She had never studied the Doppelganger Puppet, only knowing it was a Ghost-type Companion Beast that could split its body into parts to move independently.
From what she could see, the Doppelganger Puppet's limbs didn't need to determine the opponent's position to know where it was.
But why?
Qiao Sang furrowed her brow, pondered for a moment, and soon realized something.
Where was the Doppelganger Puppet's head?
In the sewer.
The Treasure Seeker kept using teleportation to dodge the attacks. It had just avoided the limbs' pounce when a Water Jet came from the side. It grew more excited with each dodge, not retaliating, almost as if it was enjoying the game.
At that moment, Qiao Sang spoke, "Deal with Watercry first."
The Treasure Seeker tilted its head, confused.
Watercry? Who is Watercry?
"That Water Elemental Familiar on the ground!" Qiao Sang quickly clarified.
"Xun!"
The Treasure Seeker understood.
It vanished, reappearing elsewhere, and the limbs missed, leaving red liquid splattered everywhere.
In the next second, the Treasure Seeker appeared in front of the still-dazed Watercry, extending its tongue to lick the head that was peeking out of the shell.
"Ying..."
Watercry shuddered all over.
Although the Lick didn't paralyze it, being licked all over the head by a saliva-covered tongue almost broke its mental defenses.
As its eyes refocused, it saw a pair of purple eyes.
"Ying..."
Watercry's eyelids involuntarily started to close.
The Treasure Seeker, having cast Hypnosis, grinned and teleported five meters away.
Suddenly, the Doppelganger Puppet's limbs appeared where the Treasure Seeker had been. If it hadn't teleported, the limbs would have slammed into it.
But the Treasure Seeker had dodged.
So the limbs hit Watercry, which was right next to the Treasure Seeker.
"Ying..."
Watercry, hit repeatedly, closed its eyes and collapsed.
After dealing with Watercry, Qiao Sang didn't relax.
Watercry was a Water-Type Basic Familiar, while the Treasure Seeker possessed the rare Ghost-type and Psychic-type attributes. Instantly defeating it was normal.
The problem was the Doppelganger Puppet.
(End of Chapter)
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