Chapter 926: Fruit Hair Monster (Part 2)
Chapter 926: Fruit Hair Monster (Part 2)
"Senior Qiao, we haven't entered the Fruit Hair Monster's territory, have we?" As a native of the Hollow Plains, Guo Ruiqi was no stranger to this area.
Some students with average family backgrounds, who believed they wouldn't have much of a future as Beastmasters, would often choose to bond with a Fruit Hair Monster as their first familiar. This way, even seniors from the previous two years wouldn't dare to bully them.
Although the Fruit Hair Monster is a dual-type familiar of the Toxic and Grass types, its toxins are truly formidable. There have been instances where a Fruit Hair Monster accidentally sprayed toxins onto a Beastmaster's face. In every case, not only did the hair on their foreheads fall out, but their eyebrows also vanished completely.
This led to a significant drop in the price of Fruit Hair Monsters, making them affordable for many families.
"Probably", Qiao Sang said.
After a moment, she added, "Not just that, I think this entire area is infested with Fruit Hair Monsters."
Guo Ruiqi's face turned pale. "Then how are we supposed to move around in this area?"
Qiao Sang thought for a moment. "Don't panic. Do you have a knit cap?"
Guo Ruiqi was taken aback. "Yes, but a cap can only cover my hair."
"Who said that?" Qiao Sang glanced at him. "You can pull the cap down to cover your entire head, and I'll make two holes for your eyes."
Guo Ruiqi's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed.
Although it made him look like a standard robber, the safety of his hair and eyebrows was more important than appearance.
Qiao Sang turned to Xu Gehong and asked kindly, "Do you have a knit cap?"
Migala imagined herself wearing a knit cap, with only her eyes exposed, and her eyes twitched. She refused, "No, but don't worry, I have my own way."
Qiao Sang looked at her, recalling the scene where "Stealthy Shield" had intervened, and said nothing more.
Suddenly, a shadow descended from the sky.
Qiao Sang looked ahead and saw a Fruit Hair Monster. The three of them held their breath in unison.
However, with Fangy around, the surrounding temperature was much warmer, and the Fruit Hair Monster still sensed something and slowly turned its head.
When it saw the unfamiliar shadows behind them, it widened its eyes and opened its mouth, about to let out a cry.
At that moment, Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed purple, and it teleported to the Fruit Hair Monster's face like a ghost.
"Fru... hair..."
Drowsiness overcame the Fruit Hair Monster, and it closed its eyes, falling into a deep sleep.
Nice work... Qiao Sang gave Treasure Seeker an appreciative look.
Treasure Seeker's lips curled, indicating it was a basic move.
"Did you sense anything?" Qiao Sang asked.
"No", Guo Ruiqi shook his head.
"Let's go", Qiao Sang said.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
In the next second, the Leaf Stone fragment surrounded by Fruit Hair Monsters was in Qiao Sang's hand.
The Fruit Hair Monsters looked at each other in confusion.
"Fru... hair!"
From behind the trio, a Fruit Hair Monster perched on a tree branch let out a loud cry.
All the Fruit Hair Monsters immediately turned their attention to them.
Before they could react, the group vanished from the spot.
...
In a patch of lush weeds, Steel Treasure Wings flapped, and a sharp purple blade flashed, precisely cutting two holes in the knit cap.
Guo Ruiqi put on the cap, covering his entire head, with only his eyes exposed.
Qiao Sang did the same.
Migala remained motionless.
"Aren't you going to cover up?" Qiao Sang asked.
"I have my own way", Migala replied.
So mysterious... Qiao Sang thought to herself.
“Xunxun?”
At that moment, Treasure Seeker blinked its eyes beside her.
And what about it, and what about it?
Qiao Sang's gaze fell on Treasure Seeker's golden hair. She paused for a moment before speaking.
“You should wear one too.”
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker had been waiting for this. It quickly took off the Ring and pulled out a new Knit Cap, placing it in front of Steel Treasure.
“Steel Blade…”
Steel Treasure stared at it for a second, then flapped its Wings, and the sharp Blades cut two round holes in the Knit Cap.
Treasure Seeker put on the Knit Cap, looking satisfied.
“Xunxun~”
However, just as it put it on, it felt something was off. It took the cap off again, pointed to the area covering its mouth, and called out, indicating that this part should also be exposed; otherwise, some Skills would be hard to use.
“Steel Blade…”
Steel Treasure was a bit surprised that its usually unreliable Leader had thought of this. It flapped its Wings and obediently made the necessary adjustments.
“Xunxun~”
Treasure Seeker put the Knit Cap back on, its eyes curving into a smile.
Although most of its face was covered, the downward curve of its eyes showed how pleased it was with the hat.
“Xunxun?”
Suddenly, Treasure Seeker thought of something and turned to look at Steel Treasure and Qingbao, calling out to ask if they weren't going to wear one.
“Steel Blade.”
Steel Treasure shook its head, indicating that its Wings needed to be exposed, making it unsuitable for wearing a hat.
“Qingqing.”
Qingbao glanced at the Beastmaster and Treasure Seeker's fully covered face and shook its head decisively, indicating that it could use Wind Transformation and didn't need to wear one.
“Xunxun…”
Hearing this, Treasure Seeker didn't insist. It quietly withdrew its claws from the eye holes, reaching into the Ring to prepare something.
Qiao Sang continued to use the Leaf Stone fragments to lure the Grass-Type Companion Beast.
The night was deep, and time passed quietly.
Dawn gradually approached.
Fangy opened its eyes to see a figure with its face completely covered, only exposing a pair of eyes.
“Ya Ya!”
Fangy, still a bit groggy, immediately woke up. It widened its eyes, teleported to one side, and called out loudly, asking who it was and where its Beastmaster was!
Qiao Sang: “…”
The nearby Fruit Hair Monsters, gathering together, were startled by the commotion. They turned to look in this direction and instinctively opened their mouths, spraying dark black Toxin toward Fangy.
No, Fangy's body is covered in fur, and it doesn't know the power of the Fruit Tree Monster's Toxin... Qiao Sang waved her hand and recalled Fangy into the Beastmaster Codex.
“Fruithair!”
“Fruithair!”
All the Fruit Hair Monsters shifted their gaze to the direction of the three people.
Qiao Sang remained calm. She was about to have Treasure Seeker move them away.
However, at that moment, a shadow approaching from not far away caught her attention.
Its body was wrapped tightly in leaf-made clothing, with only its facial features exposed. It was none other than a Happy Seed!
Finally, a Happy Seed had appeared! Qiao Sang's eyes lit up with indescribable joy.
This was the first time she had encountered a Happy Seed since entering the Hidden Realm!
As she thought, the Toxin from the Fruit Tree Monsters began to spray from all directions, like a torrential rain.
“Wind Fusion!” Qiao Sang shouted.
“Steel Blade.”
Steel Treasure flapped its Wings forcefully, and a fierce Gale suddenly swept through the area.
Sand and stones flew, and the surrounding trees were affected.
“Qingqing!”
Qingbao transformed into Wind and rushed into the Gale.
The Gale seemed to come alive, sweeping up the Toxin and rushing toward the Fruit Tree Monsters.
The dark Gale swept through everything in its path.
The Fruit Hair Monsters screamed as they were caught up in it.
The wild Grass-Type Companion Beasts, including the Happy Seed, turned and fled in terror as they approached.
"Treasure Seeker, don't let it get away!" Qiao Sang shouted, looking at the retreating back of the Happy Seed.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker extended its Short Toe, and Shadow shot out, swiftly catching up to the Happy Seed and binding it tightly before dragging it back.
"Lolo!"
The Happy Seed let out a scream.
"Um..." Guo Ruiqi tried to speak.
"Go!"
Seeing that they had the Happy Seed, Qiao Sang made a quick decision.
"Qingqing." Qingbao reappeared.
The Fruit Hair Monsters around them were all lying on the ground.
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue, and Guo Ruiqi vanished from the spot before he could finish his sentence.
After they left, angry eyes appeared on the surrounding trees.
...
"Do you recognize this Happy Seed?" In a grassy area, Qiao Sang pointed to the trembling Happy Seed and asked.
"No..." Guo Ruiqi shook his head.
Actually, he had wanted to say that earlier, but Senior Qiao's actions were too quick, not giving him a chance to finish his sentence...
Of course, he should have known. How lucky would they have to be to find the exact Happy Seed they were looking for as the first one they encountered... Qiao Sang sighed inwardly, looked at the Happy Seed, and said:
"You can go."
"Lolo!"
The Happy Seed took off running at the words.
"Wait!" Qiao Sang suddenly thought of something and said, "Bring it back!"
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker raised its Short Toe, and Shadow shot out again, quickly wrapping around the Happy Seed and dragging it back.
"Lolo!"
The Happy Seed looked betrayed.
Didn't you say I could go?
Qiao Sang cleared her throat and said, "Do you know if there are other Happy Seeds nearby?"
That's a good question... Guo Ruiqi's eyes lit up with hope as he looked over.
The Happy Seed seemed to think of something and adopted a defiant expression, clenching its mouth shut.
Qiao Sang didn't press further, waving her hand to summon Fangy.
"Tooth Fangy"
Fangy looked a bit embarrassed.
After Qiao Sang's Brain Domain reached 50%, the familiars in the Beastmaster Codex could see the outside world.
Fangy now knew that the masked person who looked like a bad guy was actually its Beastmaster.
It felt a bit guilty, not only for falling asleep but also for exposing Qiao Sang's location upon waking up.
"Those familiars are called Fruit Hair Monsters. Their Toxin can make the hair on your body fall out", Qiao Sang explained. "That's why I'm wearing this."
"Ya Ya?!"
Fangy was startled.
What? Make the hair fall out?!
It recalled the Toxin spraying from all directions and showed a rare expression of fear.
Such a terrifying opponent...
"But don't worry, we'll try to avoid direct conflict with them", Qiao Sang reassured.
However, she couldn't help but feel uncertain.
The previous encounter had clearly offended the Fruit Hair Monsters. She wondered if the next ones they encountered would treat them as enemies, as described in the post.
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy nodded solemnly, showing that it understood.
Just then, Qingbao appeared beside them.
"Ya Ya?"
Fangy was initially surprised, then called out happily.
"Qingqing~"
Qingbao nodded happily.
"Lolo..."
Seeing that everyone's attention was elsewhere, the Happy Seed's eyes glowed green, and its leaves, now glowing green, appeared like blades, cutting through the Shadow that bound it.
Shadow remained completely unscathed, not even a scratch left behind.
"Lolo..."
Happy Seed displayed a dejected expression.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker looked disdainfully and tried to pick its nose.
However, it had no nostrils, so it had to give up.
At this moment, Migala, who had been silent and acting as a backdrop, finally spoke up:
"Do you want to use this Happy Seed to find other Happy Seeds?"
"Exactly", Qiao Sang nodded.
This was the Hidden Realm, and where there were Happy Seeds, there were bound to be others.
There was a chance that the Happy Seed they were looking for might be living with a Flock of Happy Seeds. It wasn't impossible.
Although Guo Ruiqi's Happy Seed was considered an outsider in this area, Happy Seeds were naturally optimistic and friendly, and would certainly not reject a fellow familiar.
Finding other Happy Seeds based on this one wouldn't be difficult.
Either let it go and secretly follow it, or use Hypnosis.
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Migala spoke:
"I'll do it."
Then, he slowly said, "Stealthy Shield, Hypnosis."
About two seconds later, a pair of deep, terrifying blue eyes appeared in front of Happy Seed.
There was no face, no body, only the eyes.
Guo Ruiqi was caught off guard, a chill running down his spine as he involuntarily swallowed his saliva.
For the first time, he felt that Xu Gehong was on the same level as Senior Qiao as a Beastmaster.
Happy Seed's eyes gradually became vacant and dull.
The deep, terrifying blue eyes vanished as if they had never appeared.
"Go find other Happy Seeds", Migala said.
Happy Seed turned its head numbly and started walking in a certain direction.
Treasure Seeker obligingly released Shadow.
Despite no aura being emitted, it felt more terrifying than any King-level familiar they had encountered, and the shape of those eyes seemed familiar... Qiao Sang briefly pondered this as he followed behind Happy Seed.
At the same time, a Fruit Hair Monster was watching them from the grass.
...
The tree shadows swayed, and there was no sound of insects or birds, making the silence eerie.
"We seem to be being watched", Qiao Sang said, keenly sensing the malicious gazes coming from all directions.
Guo Ruiqi's body suddenly tensed.
Happy Seed was still leading the way.
"We've come this far; it's not a good idea to turn back", Migala said.
"I know", Qiao Sang said calmly.
"Steel Blade!"
As he spoke, Steel Treasure, hovering high in the sky, suddenly called out.
"Fangy!" Qiao Sang instantly became alert.
"Fangy!"
Fangy jumped from Qiao Sang's arms, looking around vigilantly.
Suddenly, several green vines shot out of the ground.
Migala teleported into the air.
Qiao Sang pulled Guo Ruiqi back a step.
Several green vines attacked from behind.
Just as they were about to bind their feet, Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and Guo Ruiqi appeared beside Treasure Seeker.
Guo Ruiqi let out a sigh of relief.
However, at that moment, dozens of small bird familiars, about twenty centimeters in size, suddenly swooped down from the surrounding treetops, attacking them.
Qiao Sang and Guo Ruiqi had moved to a position just a centimeter away from a Giant Tree.
Almost as soon as the small bird familiars launched their attack, Qiao Sang felt a cold sensation on his face, and the air he breathed in became much fresher.
In just 0.01 seconds, Qiao Sang realized that his hat had been taken off.
The small bird familiars dispersed immediately after removing the hat.
Then, Fruit Hair Monsters, with their bodies a mix of purple and green and hostile faces, jumped out from all directions.
At this moment, Qiao Sang's mind was filled with only one word: Damn...
(End of Chapter)
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