Chapter 879: Electrotail and Vine Rock Giant
Chapter 879: Electrotail and Vine Rock Giant (Combined)
The sensation of falling through the air came again as the ground beneath her feet disappeared.
This time, Qiao Sang was mentally prepared, so she didn’t show any signs of panic.
According to the information she had purchased yesterday, the drop-off point in Passage 16 was in the air. To land safely, one needed to have a Flying Beast or a Psychic-type Familiar ready.
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker’s eyes glowed blue, and it controlled the Beastmaster in mid-air.
“Fang!”
Fangy gradually grew larger.
Qiao Sang was carefully placed on Fangy’s back.
The mission was to collect 500 grams of Force Armor’s tears. Qiao Sang had already made a plan before coming here.
Although she didn’t want to waste the Gentle Breeze Compass, it wasn’t a guarantee to find Qingqing Ni. Naturally, the mission took priority. She would complete the necessary tasks first and then consider other options with the remaining time.
Force Armor, a Ground-type Advanced Pet, is attracted by fragrances and loves to eat sweet, sticky things… Qiao Sang recalled the information she had found, then had an idea. She looked at Treasure Seeker and asked, “I remember we bought a lot of Sweet Slurry last time. Do we still have any?”
Sweet Slurry, a specialty of Supernest, is the favorite of any Familiar that loves sweet treats. Since the price skyrockets once it crosses interstellar boundaries, she had stocked up on several boxes.
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker let out a call, indicating it would check.
It then took off its Ring, enlarged it, and stuck its head inside to look.
“Xunxun~”
About a minute later, Treasure Seeker poked its head out and called, indicating there was still plenty left.
It seems Treasure Seeker hasn’t used it all up… Qiao Sang felt relieved and said, “Take out the Sweet Slurry. You and Steel Treasure should each take a can and sprinkle it at intervals to attract Force Armor.”
“Steel Blade?”
Steel Treasure called out, asking what Force Armor looked like.
Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone and opened a saved photo: “It looks like this.”
Treasure Seeker and Steel Treasure leaned in to take a look.
Lulu poked its head out of the backpack, jumped onto Qiao Sang’s head, and looked down at the photo on the mobile phone.
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker nodded, indicating it understood. It then took out two cans of Sweet Slurry from the Ring and handed one to Steel Treasure.
“Ice Emperor.”
Lulu called out, asking for a can too.
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker quickly handed the Sweet Slurry to Lulu, calling out sweetly, and then took out another can from the Ring.
Steel Treasure gave its Big Brother a sidelong glance.
It somehow sensed a bit of sycophancy in Treasure Seeker’s call.
For the next while, Treasure Seeker, Lulu, and Steel Treasure each held a can of Sweet Slurry and sprinkled it in different directions.
The areas where they sprinkled the Sweet Slurry attracted many wild Beast Companions.
Occasionally, some Flying Beasts flew by at high altitudes, but after glancing at Fangy and Steel Treasure, none of them launched an attack.
It seems the information on the forum about Flying Beasts being especially favored is true… Qiao Sang remained vigilant, observing the surroundings.
Then, she remembered something:
She would be staying in this Hidden Realm for a month. She should probably catch a Thunder Beast to charge her mobile phone, so she wouldn’t end up in the same situation as in the previous Hidden Realm, where she lost track of the Artifact’s time.
Forgetting the exact time could be quite troublesome if the Hidden Realm closes and I'm still inside... Qiao Sang picked up her mobile phone and checked the battery, which was still at 91%.
In the Hollow Plains, the familiars capable of charging a mobile phone include the Electric Piglet and the Electrotail...
As she thought, she caught a glimpse of a familiar eating Sweet Slurry below. It had a mostly yellow body and two lightning-shaped antennae on its head—it was clearly an Electrotail.
"Bring the Electrotail over", Qiao Sang said immediately.
Treasure Seeker paused, placing the Sweet Slurry on Fangy's back and taking out the Beast Identifier from the Ring.
Seeing this, Qiao Sang remained silent for a moment. "It's the one with the lightning-shaped antennae."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker put away the Beast Identifier, her eyes glowing with blue light as she looked at the Electrotail happily eating Sweet Slurry.
Soon, the Electrotail was controlled to fly toward Qiao Sang.
The small familiars gathered around the Sweet Slurry were startled by this and began to scatter in panic.
"Electrotail!"
The Electrotail struggled wildly, releasing electric arcs that crackled and danced around its body.
However, it had no effect, and the Electrotail was brought to Qiao Sang.
"Electrotail!"
The Electrotail looked at the unfamiliar human with anger and hostility, its eyes filled with a defiant spirit.
The yellow electric arcs around its body grew more intense.
Just as the yellow arcs were about to converge and shoot out, Qiao Sang picked up the Sweet Slurry that Treasure Seeker had placed on Fangy's back and said, "If you stay with me and help charge my mobile phone, I'll give you this to eat every day."
"Electrotail..."
The Electrotail stared at the Sweet Slurry, taken aback.
Then, it swallowed its saliva, and the yellow electric arcs around its body dissipated.
"Electrotail~"
A minute later, the Electrotail was happily eating the Sweet Slurry on Fangy's back.
With the Electrotail to charge her mobile phone, the Force Armor still needed to be found. The gathering place for Advanced Pets was a bit deeper, or perhaps the amount of Sweet Slurry was too small to attract a larger Force Armor... Qiao Sang observed the wild beast companions gathering to eat the Sweet Slurry and recalled that most of them were of medium or small size. She began to analyze the situation internally.
Continuously scattering Sweet Slurry wasn't a viable long-term solution. Should she go find where the Force Armor likes to live...
However, the information only mentioned that Force Armor prefers to stay underground, without specifying what kind of underground environment. How was she supposed to find it...
"Electrotail."
As she was thinking, the Electrotail beside her called out.
Qiao Sang looked at it and saw that it was looking at her, confirming that the Electrotail was speaking to her. She said, "Translate for me."
At the same time, Fangy bared its teeth at a group of bird familiars that were staring at them, seemingly about to slowly surround them.
The bird familiars stiffened and quickly flew away.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker, while scattering Sweet Slurry downward, floated to her Beastmaster's side and called out, indicating that it didn't know how to charge the mobile phone but could learn.
I almost forgot that wild Electrotails in the Hidden Realm have never seen a mobile phone and, unlike those outside, haven't been taught how to charge it... Qiao Sang took out her mobile phone, moved it close to the Electrotail, and began to teach it.
"Use your Antenna to aim at this charging port."
"Electrotail."
Electrotail obediently followed the instruction.
"Then release a small amount of electric energy", Qiao Sang continued.
"Electrotail."
Electrotail controlled the release of its lightning power.
Yellow lightning arcs transmitted into the mobile phone, and the battery percentage on the screen instantly jumped from 91% to 94%.
"Good job." Qiao Sang instinctively patted Electrotail's head.
"Electrotail~"
Electrotail shuddered at the touch, and its Antenna suddenly burst with lightning power several times stronger than before.
With a loud "bang", the mobile phone exploded.
For a moment, an eerie silence fell over the surroundings.
After about two or three seconds, Electrotail reacted, turned around, and picked up the Sweet Slurry it hadn't finished. It then prepared to jump from the high place.
Qiao Sang was quick to react and grabbed its tail.
"Electrotail~"
Electrotail's body stiffened, and it turned to give a pleading call.
Qiao Sang said expressionlessly, "You're not just going to run away, are you?"
"Electrotail."
"Electrotail."
Electrotail shook its head vigorously, indicating that it just wanted to change positions to see the scenery below.
"Xunxun."
"Xunxun."
Treasure Seeker translated promptly.
Qiao Sang took a deep breath to steady her emotions.
Honestly, she couldn't entirely blame Electrotail. As a wild beast companion, especially one from the Hidden Realm, it hadn't had much contact with humans. Being suddenly petted on the head could easily cause its energy control to falter.
Qiao Sang deeply regretted touching it.
If she hadn't, this wouldn't have happened.
"Electrotail..."
Electrotail glanced at Treasure Seeker, Lulu, Steel Treasure, and Fangy, its eyes darting around as it considered the possibility of escaping from these creatures.
Finally, it looked at Qiao Sang.
It knew its fate was likely in her hands.
After a long moment, Qiao Sang finally spoke, "Do you know where Force Armor is?"
She paused and added, "It's the one you saw on the mobile phone screen while charging. If you tell me where it is or help me find it, this Sweet Slurry will still be yours."
As she spoke, Qiao Sang took the Sweet Slurry back from Electrotail.
"Electrotail?"
Electrotail didn't show any relief but instead looked hesitant, calling out to ask what they needed Force Armor for.
"I need its tears", Qiao Sang answered, with Treasure Seeker translating.
"Electrotail?"
Electrotail still seemed hesitant.
Just for that?
"Just for that", Qiao Sang confirmed.
"Electrotail." Electrotail stared at the human for two seconds, then called out, indicating that it knew where Force Armor was but had a condition.
"Xunxun."
Treasure Seeker translated.
Damn, you really know... Qiao Sang instantly forgot about the mobile phone and felt a surge of joy.
Honestly, she had only hoped that having an additional helper would speed up the search for Force Armor, but she hadn't expected Electrotail to actually know where it was!
This was an unexpected bonus!
"What's your condition?" Qiao Sang asked immediately.
"Electrotail." Electrotail called out with a serious expression.
"Xunxun~" Treasure Seeker pointed at the Sweet Slurry and translated.
This guy said it needs two more cans of this.
"By the time we're done, I'll give you three cans." Qiao Sang said generously.
"Electrotail!"
Electrotail perked up and began leading the way.
Qiao Sang followed the direction it pointed, heading deeper in.
Secret Realm 16 is roughly divided into two parts: the northern part is always spring-like, while the southern part is an icy landscape.
The original poster speculated that this might be due to the Ancient Wing Bird and Icebird residing in the respective areas.
Qiao Sang recalled the content of the post, becoming increasingly cautious.
The post also mentioned that the deeper you go, the stronger the wild beast companions become, and most of them have rather bad tempers.
Since the Hidden Realm opens only once every 30 years, most of the wild beast companions on the outside are young and haven't seen humans before. They are mostly just curious if they see humans, and won’t attack unless a powerful familiar is summoned.
However, the wild beast companions inside are older and more powerful, with many of them even older than 30 years and having seen humans before, making them much more aggressive.
"Electrotail."
After about 40 minutes, Electrotail looked down and called out, indicating they had arrived.
Fangy hovered in the air.
Qiao Sang followed its gaze and saw a steep mountain wall below.
The wall was almost entirely covered in emerald plants.
Ancient trees towered overhead, blocking out the sky.
Everything was shrouded in green, making it hard to find a spot of yellow earth to land on.
A few wild beast companions were moving about, occasionally looking up at Qiao Sang and Fangy in the sky, then quickly turning away, seemingly uninterested in the newcomers.
The atmosphere here was a bit eerie... Qiao Sang didn't immediately descend but looked at Treasure Seeker and said:
"Pour a bottle of Sweet Slurry down."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker took off the Ring and pulled out a bottle of Sweet Slurry, opening it and pouring the entire contents down.
The Sweet Slurry landed on the cliff, and the emerald plants seemed to twitch. The Sweet Slurry quickly seeped into the ground and disappeared.
"Fangy"
Fangy sensed something was wrong and immediately became alert.
Qiao Sang pondered for a moment and said, "Treasure Seeker, use the Beast Identifier to scan this mountain wall."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker took out the Beast Identifier and aimed it at the wall.
Soon, a voice with the same tone as Treasure Seeker's said:
"Oh, Master, you haven't used me in a while~ Let me see. Vine Rock Giant, a Grass-Type and Rock-Type dual-attribute Royal Beast. It's much larger than the average Royal Beast and likes to disguise itself as various rocks and cliffs to hide. Its body can absorb sunlight and convert it into a powerful energy attack, but it can't shoot during the night or on rainy days. It's not nighttime, and it's not raining, so I don't think we can beat it. It's better not to provoke it~"
As soon as the voice finished, a pair of cold yellow eyes suddenly opened on the mountain wall.
Then, the towering wall began to move, changing shape.
With a loud rumble, small rocks tumbled down in a chaotic manner. The sides of the wall suddenly split open, and a pair of claws, each over ten meters long, extended out.
The surrounding wild beast companions moved to the side, finding spots where they wouldn't be affected, and watched with expressions of either amusement or mockery.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker's mouth slowly opened as the wall transformed.
So it's a familiar, and it's a big one...
Qiao Sang sat on Fangy's back, looking down at the Vine Rock Giant, and asked calmly:
"Are you sure the Force Armor is down there?"
"Electrotail!"
Electrotail nodded confidently.
Almost as soon as Electrotail nodded, hundreds of two-meter-long rock spikes appeared in the air above, like giant spears, and stabbed downward with force. (End of Chapter)
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