Chapter 205: Steelclaw
Chapter 205: Steelclaw
"Brother, don't make things difficult for us. If you keep this up, we'll have to call the police", one of the security guards, with chicken-like hair, said hesitantly.
He had immediately noticed the familiar lying on the ground when he arrived, unable to identify its species. But just by its size, it could easily pass for a High-Class Beast Companion.
For a moment, the chicken-haired security guard wondered if he was still asleep.
Was it really that hard to find a job these days? A Beastmaster with a High-Class Beast Companion had come to work as a security guard...
Li Songhai's expression grew increasingly grim.
He had taken the job as a security guard to avoid drawing attention to Aquariana, who was hiding in the neighborhood. However, not only had he failed to find Aquariana, but he had also stumbled into this mess. It seemed his days as a security guard were numbered.
With so much commotion, Aquariana would surely notice his presence. But finding Mucosnail was more important.
With this in mind, Li Songhai decided to abandon his low profile.
"Enough of this nonsense! I've already told you, I'm just here to find my familiar. Since you won't let me in, I'll have to force my way through!" Li Songhai growled, his teeth clenched. "Steelclaw! Wake up!"
The two security guards were taken aback and quickly retreated, putting some distance between them.
The chicken-haired guard formed a hand seal and summoned his familiar.
...
Steelclaw...
Watching the security camera from inside, Qiao Sang's heart skipped a beat. She freed one hand to type on her mobile phone, entering the name of the species.
Soon, she found the relevant information online.
[Steelclaw, with its peculiar appearance, is a High-Class Beast Companion from the Ancient Fog Region, possessing both Rock and Water attributes. It often inhabits coastal areas.]
High-Class Beast Companion... Qiao Sang had already suspected as much when she saw the green Star Array, so she wasn't surprised.
She lifted her head and looked back at the security camera.
The security guard's Sandgopher stood no chance against Steelclaw.
If the situation escalated and the police got involved, they might trace back to the Ancient Fog Region and discover why this Beastmaster had taken a job as a security guard.
Aquariana would surely be out of the question for bonding then.
With this in mind, Qiao Sang placed Aquariana on the ground and said, "Stay here and don't come out."
"Lulu."
Aquariana's expression showed concern as it noticed the human preparing to leave.
Qiao Sang smiled and guessed, "You're worried about me?"
"Lulu..."
Aquariana tensed and turned its head away.
Qiao Sang didn't press the matter further and turned to open the door.
However, just as she reached for the doorknob, she noticed Treasure Seeker holding Mucosnail and floating beside her, looking ready for battle.
Qiao Sang was startled and quickly withdrew her hand. "You don't need to come with me. I'm just going out to reason with him, not to fight."
"Xunxun?"
Treasure Seeker tilted its head, puzzled.
Reason with him? Would that work?
Qiao Sang reassured it, "Don't worry. That person is just trying to retrieve his own familiar. Once Mucosnail is returned to him, the matter will be settled."
"Xun..."
Treasure Seeker glanced down at the sleeping Mucosnail in its claws.
So this guy is that important?
Following its gaze, Qiao Sang suddenly remembered something and said, "After I go out, don't use Shadow Control on Mucosnail anymore."
"Xunxun."
Treasure Seeker nodded.
Qiao Sang felt relieved and opened the door to step outside.
...
The moment she left, Aquariana looked at Treasure Seeker and pointed at the security camera.
"Lulu... Lulu..."
It wanted to know what was happening outside and asked to be picked up.
Treasure Seeker, having grown fond of Aquariana over time, remembered what its Beastmaster had said about not controlling Mucosnail anymore. It casually tossed Mucosnail behind it and floated over to Aquariana.
“Seek...”
Treasure Seeker's short arms stretched out, trying to lift Aquariana.
But it couldn't budge her.
“Seek!”
Treasure Seeker put in more effort, but Aquariana remained firmly in place.
“Seek, seek!”
Treasure Seeker refused to give up, straining with all its might, even its expression showing the effort.
Yet, Aquariana only lifted 0.01 centimeters off the ground before dropping back down.
“Lulu.”
Aquariana couldn’t help but show a look of disdain.
That human had easily picked her up, so why was it so difficult for Treasure Seeker?
“Seek, seek...”
Treasure Seeker was frustrated, but it was only because Aquariana was so heavy.
“Lulu!”
Aquariana looked genuinely hurt and started to argue her case.
“Seek, seek.” Treasure Seeker raised its claw in a stopping gesture.
Don’t panic, it had another plan.
“Lulu...” Aquariana called out, sounding doubtful.
“Seek.”
Treasure Seeker extended its Short Toe, which glowed blue in the next second.
Under the control of Psychic Power, Aquariana was effortlessly lifted to face the Security Camera.
...
Qiao Sang walked outside, expecting to see Steelclaw wreaking havoc, but instead, she saw the Beastmaster from the Ancient Fog Region standing in front of two security guards, his eyes red and looking extremely wronged.
“I really can’t summon my familiar back, why won’t you believe me!” Li Songhai felt like he was about to go mad.
Just when he had decided to barge in no matter the consequences, who would have thought that Steelclaw wouldn’t wake up at this crucial moment!
Ah!
Heaven! Earth!
Why are you treating me like this!
As Li Songhai was inwardly screaming, the door to 1705 opened.
He instinctively turned his head and saw the girl who had refused to open the door for him.
The girl smiled gently, “It might have all been a misunderstanding. I thought it was a stranger knocking on my door in the middle of the night, so I assumed it was someone bad and contacted you. Later, this uncle said he was a security guard, so it must have just been his familiar that got lost.”
Li Songhai stood there, his face frozen in shock.
So it was all a misunderstanding?
Qiao Sang glanced at Steelclaw, who was sleeping at the entrance, and said, “Uncle, could you put your familiar away?”
Hearing her soft, gentle voice, Li Songhai suddenly felt a wave of guilt.
Yes, she was just a child, and it’s natural to be scared when a stranger knocks on your door in the middle of the night!
Calling property management or even the police would have been perfectly normal.
But he had no patience and said such harsh words to her. If he had calmed down and tried to communicate, none of this would have happened.
“Sure!”
Feeling guilty, Li Songhai quickly nodded, waved his hand, and recalled Steelclaw into the Beastmaster Codex.
Then, the security guard with the chicken hairdo spoke up, “Regardless, it’s wrong for him to knock on your door at this hour. Don’t worry, we’ll handle this properly.”
He gave a meaningful glance to the Sandgopher beside him, who was still struggling to keep its eyes open.
“Pip...”
Sandgopher was fighting to stay awake.
Li Songhai’s face changed, and he was about to summon his familiar again.
“This uncle doesn’t seem like a bad person,” Qiao Sang interjected at that moment. “Uncle, why don’t you try summoning your lost familiar again? I’ve seen in TV shows that some Beastmasters can summon their familiars inconsistently.”
TV shows are fake... But Li Songhai couldn’t bring himself to say this to the trusting girl.
He waved his hand, “I’ve tried many times, and... Damn!”
(End of Chapter)
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