Chapter 646: We Can Cooperate
Chapter 646: We Can Cooperate
A group of tourists had gathered around the volcano, eager to witness its eruption.
The scorching air was laced with a choking sulfur smell, and even before the eruption, one could sense the unusual atmosphere of the place.
Everyone's attention was on the volcano, and with the sky already dark, Qiao Sang's sudden appearance went unnoticed by the others.
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy tilted her head, her expression filled with confusion.
Where are we?
"This is where you will evolve", Qiao Sang said.
"Ya!"
Fangy's spirits lifted instantly, her eyes brightening as she gazed at the nearby Kotya Volcano.
"Icechill..."
Lulu poked her head out of the backpack, staring at Kotya Volcano for a moment before retreating back inside.
"Xunxun?"
The Treasure Seeker's curiosity piqued, it called out.
Where will it evolve?
Qiao Sang glanced at it. "In the Supernest."
"Xunxun..."
The Treasure Seeker sighed.
Such a vast area...
"But when you evolve..." Qiao Sang couldn't help but laugh at the Treasure Seeker's expression. She was about to mention the Shadow Pearl when she heard a whistling sound. Suddenly, a bird familiar about three meters tall, mostly orange with a long, sharp beak, appeared in the air a few meters away.
"Little girl, you're too close to the volcano. It's not safe. Move back 200 meters", a deep male voice said.
Qiao Sang looked up and saw a man in a black jacket sitting on the bird familiar.
The voice had come from him.
"I understand", Qiao Sang nodded.
The man was about to leave but noticed the girl holding a familiar. He frowned and asked, "Where are your parents? Are you here alone?"
"Just me", Qiao Sang replied and turned to leave.
The man silently criticized the parents in his head for letting a child handle a familiar and come here alone. He said nothing more and rode the bird familiar away.
Qiao Sang moved to a safer spot 200 meters back.
The area was crowded, with the noise of chatter everywhere, all discussing the upcoming eruption.
Qiao Sang overheard a conversation between two men nearby:
"Do you think this eruption will produce Ghostfire Slurry?"
"It's possible. See those dozen or so people riding Beakfires up there? They seem to be managing the tourists' safety, but they're really preventing us from getting close if Ghostfire Slurry appears."
"Who are they?"
"I'm not sure, but they're probably official personnel. I've been here seven or eight times, and they're always here at night. Think about it, if they really cared about the tourists' safety, why wouldn't they show up during the daytime eruptions?"
So, even if Ghostfire Slurry appears, I can't get close? Qiao Sang looked up and, sure enough, saw the same dozen or so bird familiars circling overhead.
Beakfire...
Just as Qiao Sang was looking at the dozen or so bird familiars with long, sharp beaks, a voice similar to the Treasure Seeker's sounded:
"Good thing you have me. Only I can clearly identify such distant creatures in the dark... Let me check... Beakfire, an Advanced Fire-Type Beast. They live near the volcano, which makes their body temperature much higher than other fire-type familiars."
"Raindrops hitting them produce steam, enveloping their bodies in a thick mist."
"The Beastmasters who bond with them have excellent heat resistance. After all, most people can't get close due to Beakfire's high body temperature."
"To be honest, I don't think they're a match for you, but there are quite a few of them. You should be cautious in battle. I think they might gang up on you. I suggest you disperse them and take them on one by one."
The last part was a bit redundant... Qiao Sang's lips twitched.
The two men behind her fell silent, and their footsteps gradually faded away.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Those two definitely heard it!
They must have heard it!
It was just Beast Identifier talking; I didn't plan to do anything like that!
Suddenly, a steady footsteps came from the left.
Qiao Sang turned her head and saw a middle-aged Black man approaching, who looked to be around forty.
Who is this, and why is he staring at me? He can't be here for me, can he... Qiao Sang quietly shifted her gaze, pretending she hadn't made eye contact.
"Hello", the middle-aged Black man said as he approached quickly. "I heard everything that was said just now."
Qiao Sang: "???"
What did you hear?
The middle-aged Black man lowered his voice.
"If you want to make a move, I can help you."
Do you realize what you're saying... Qiao Sang looked at him with a very complicated expression.
The middle-aged Black man continued, "Or, we could work together."
Qiao Sang signaled with her eyes for him to go on, curious to see what other outrageous things he might say.
Understanding her gaze, the middle-aged Black man continued:
"You have a Ghost-type Companion Beast, and you're here to get some Ghostfire Slurry, right?"
Qiao Sang's eyes widened in surprise. "How do you know I have a Ghost-type Companion Beast?"
Treasure Seeker had been in Invisibility mode ever since the man in the tactical jacket approached.
"Because I also have a Ghost-type Companion Beast", the middle-aged Black man smiled. "And when I heard the sound from your side just now, I saw that Beast Identifier was floating."
This guy has good hearing. She hadn't seen him around when she arrived, yet he clearly heard Beast Identifier's voice. It must mean he's a well-replenished Beastmaster...
He has a Ghost-type Companion Beast and knows about Ghostfire Slurry, so he must be here for the same reason...
But why come to her?
Do all these Beastmasters just casually approach others for cooperation?
Qiao Sang thought about it but kept talking, asking, "How do you want to cooperate?"
The middle-aged Black man replied, "Did you see those officials? With them around, we can't get close to Kotya Volcano. But like Beast Identifier said, we can split them up."
"If you can distract some of them, I can find a way to get close to Kotya Volcano. Once we get the Ghostfire Slurry, I'll give you a share."
Using me as a decoy... Qiao Sang asked, "Why me?"
Because you're young and easy to manipulate... The middle-aged Black man looked sincere, "We're both Beastmasters with Ghost-type Companion Beasts. We should help each other, right?"
A kid like her wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of Ghostfire Slurry. He planned to use her to distract the officials, but she wouldn't get any of the Slurry after the job was done.
Qiao Sang thought to herself, "I don't believe you for a second. Ghostfire Slurry can be exchanged for an SS-Rank Shadow Pearl. There's no way you'd give me a share so easily..."
However, with the volcano erupting, it would indeed be difficult to get Ghostfire Slurry on her own. Not to mention the officials controlling the area, and the extreme temperatures at the volcano. If the Ghostfire Slurry was only at the bottom of the volcano, it would be even more challenging...
Maybe she should wait for him to get it and then just take it from him... With this thought, Qiao Sang smiled and asked, "Just us? Are there others involved?"
"Of course", the middle-aged Black man, sensing her agreement, pointed to a middle-aged White man about ten meters away. "There's him too."
Qiao Sang followed his gaze.
The middle-aged White man seemed to sense something and looked over, giving a friendly smile.
Qiao Sang: "..."
Well, well, isn't this the Beastmaster she traded the SS-Rank Shadow Pearl with back then...
(End of Chapter)
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