Chapter 206: Growing Stronger
Chapter 206: Growing Stronger
What the heck?!
It summoned back?!
Li Songhai was utterly baffled for a moment, but once he regained his composure, he immediately formed the hand seals.
A green Star Array appeared on the ground, and there, with its eyes closed, was the Mucosnail that he hadn't been able to summon back for a long time!
It really summoned back... Only after seeing the Mucosnail did Li Songhai feel a sense of reality.
He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could it be that TV shows are based on real events? Does a Beastmaster's summoning of a familiar really sometimes work and sometimes not?
What was the name of that show... Right, it was called "Beast Mastery Ascendant." He had watched a couple of episodes but didn't continue, not really knowing what the content was about, only remembering that the male protagonist was a rags-to-riches story, which he couldn't relate to.
If he had this summoning malfunction too, should he catch up on the plot...
Qiao Sang, seeing the Beastmaster from the Ancient Fog Region staring at the Mucosnail on the ground without saying a word, couldn't help but speak up, "Uncle, this familiar should be the one you couldn't summon back, right?"
Li Songhai raised his head, his expression complicated, and nodded. "Yes, it is."
At this moment, the security guard who hadn't summoned a familiar and had been playing the background role cleared his throat and said, "Brother, since your familiar has been summoned back, let's go back to sleep."
The security guard with the chicken-like hair didn't say anything, which was taken as an agreement.
The situation changed in an instant.
Normally, they should have contacted the property management manager and made Li Songhai pack up and leave immediately, but after seeing the green Star Array, they both decided to turn a blind eye.
If the property management manager asked, they would say it was a misunderstanding. If they didn't ask, they wouldn't bring it up.
What a joke, a green Star Array, a Beastmaster who can bond with three familiars. Although they didn't know why he was working as a security guard, he was definitely someone they couldn't afford to offend.
Since the residents said it was a misunderstanding, it must be a misunderstanding.
Li Songhai ignored him and said to Qiao Sang, "I'm sorry for the disturbance. But I must kindly warn you, whether you believe it or not, something is off in this house. There might be a wild familiar."
You must be talking about Aquariana... Qiao Sang hesitated and said, "A wild familiar?"
Li Songhai nodded. "You should know that Beastmasters can sense the state of their familiars. My Mucosnail was fine, but it suddenly fainted after accidentally entering your house. So I think there's something strange in your house. It's better to be cautious."
He didn't know why the Mucosnail fainted, but if it was Aquariana's doing, the girl in front of him might be in danger, considering Aquariana's history.
He shouldn't have said that...
But thinking about how the girl didn't get angry even when he misunderstood her and even spoke up for him, Li Songhai couldn't help but give a warning.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Songhai couldn't help but show a regretful expression.
He regretted saying it.
At that moment, the girl in front of him smiled gently. "Thank you, I'll be careful."
Well, it's said, so what's the point of worrying... Li Songhai sighed inwardly.
Aquariana is really something. This Beastmaster's level isn't high, and he doesn't seem very smart, yet he was chased and forced to flee for thousands of miles... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
...
Qiao Sang pushed open the door but didn't see Aquariana, who had been there before.
"Where's Aquariana?" Qiao Sang asked the Treasure Seeker.
"Seek."
The Treasure Seeker pointed in the direction of the courtyard.
This is a crucial moment to build a bond with Aquariana, not to let her be alone!
Qiao Sang rushed to the courtyard and approached the tranquil pond. She cleared her throat and called out, "Come out, we need to talk."
Just as she thought Aquariana wouldn't show up and was about to start talking to herself, Aquariana's head emerged from the pond.
Qiao Sang was taken aback, never expecting Aquariana to give her such a face!
"You've seen it, that person came for you. I don't know if Mucosnail saw you when it came in", Qiao Sang said earnestly. "Although that person will probably be fired, who knows what other tricks they might try. I think it's too dangerous for you to stay here."
"Lulu."
Aquariana called out expressionlessly.
Since Aquariana had no facial expressions or body language, Qiao Sang had no idea what it was saying. She took a deep breath and shouted, "Treasure Seeker! Come translate!"
"Seeker~"
Treasure Seeker teleported to the pond's edge.
With Treasure Seeker's translation, Qiao Sang finally understood what Aquariana was saying.
Good grief, the creature was extremely cautious, suspecting why she knew the person was after it.
"Because I'm smart", Qiao Sang replied.
Aquariana's expression froze, and its tail involuntarily flicked in the pond. It hadn't expected the human to be so shameless.
"Don't disbelieve me, hear me out", Qiao Sang said seriously, noticing Aquariana's expression. "My brain domain is Spontaneous Awakening, and Spontaneous Awakening types are generally very intelligent."
"Actually, it's pretty simple. That person, like you, is from the Ancient Fog Region. A D-Rank Beastmaster, though low in level, would never take a job as a security guard in a residential complex. Mucosnail sneaking in is proof enough."
Aquariana's eyes gradually widened. This human made a lot of sense...
"Also, don't tar everyone with the same brush, even if that person is a bad guy", Qiao Sang said earnestly. "Look at me, I'm all about justice. You've been here for a while, and I haven't made any moves against you or done anything to you."
Aquariana's expression froze again. It seemed to be true...
Qiao Sang continued, "When I went out earlier, that person mentioned there might be a wild familiar in the house. I think he knows you're here."
"If you trust me, I can help you."
"Lulu?"
Aquariana looked puzzled. How could she help?
"Have you thought about why he's after you?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Lulu." Aquariana lifted its head proudly, as if the answer was obvious.
"Seeker." Treasure Seeker translated at the right moment.
Qiao Sang's lips twitched. "To put it simply, it's because you're too weak. If you were stronger than him, do you think you'd need to hide from him? Even though you're rare, if he encountered a legendary Divine Beast, who do you think would be running?"
"Lulu..."
Aquariana paused, then a look of realization spread across its face.
Yes, if it were strong enough, that person wouldn't dare pursue it!
This human is so smart...
Seeing Aquariana's expression, Qiao Sang secretly approved of herself.
Not bad, the brainwashing seemed to be working. Now, just one last step...
"I have a way to make you stronger, but I don't know if you're willing", Qiao Sang said with a smile.
"Lulu!"
Aquariana looked up at the human and nodded firmly, its expression resolute.
Thus, under the moonlight, the human and the creature reached an agreement to become stronger, even without a bond.
"Seeker..."
Treasure Seeker looked at Aquariana and then at its Beastmaster, who was trying to suppress a smile, feeling that something was off.
(End of Chapter)
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