75: Slime Thief
Li Wen thought for a moment, realizing it was just a quick look for him, and said, “No problem, if Brother Lei knows anyone who needs a breeding plan, you can introduce them to me. Consultation fees will be 20% off.”
“Hahaha, good, definitely.”
Beastmasters who had entered society early on appreciated this straightforward style of doing business.
Moreover, such a request made them feel much more comfortable, without the sense of owing a favor.
Their casual chat was caught by the team leader, but fortunately, the teacher wasn't too strict and simply said,
“No time for chitchat, prepare to start working. Once the measurement work is finished, I’ll leave time for you to do as you please.”
It’s always like this between people: you respect me, and I’ll naturally respect you. After hearing this instruction, Brother Lei and the others worked even harder during their escort duties.
The purpose of the team’s visit was to test the water quality of the lake, as the normal growth level path is from Water Condensing Crane to Water Feather Crane, but those living here developed into the slightly different Mystic Water Crane in their third stage.
At Nucleus Lion University, a secondary university specializing in breeding, someone proposed that water quality was the reason, and the mission executor was the one who proposed it.
For the first test, plum blossom sampling was used, a method Li Wen was very familiar with, to avoid the accidental data caused by the “marginal utility” of the peripheral environment.
Therefore, within the designated circular area, five locations were selected in a plum blossom pattern, samples were taken from each, and then tested individually.
So, without needing instructions from the team leader, Li Wen quickly completed the test for one point on his own.
The teacher, needing to guide two students, slowed down his own pace.
Ultimately, they completed three points, Li Wen finished two by himself, and the exploration mission concluded.
Brother Lei immediately called out to Li Wen: “Little brother, let’s go.”
The reason he didn't call the two students who loved to join in, wasn’t because he looked down on them, but mainly because they were just there to see the world.
If he acted alone, he would have to ensure their safety, and Li Wen was a high school student, so he subconsciously didn't consider his combat power. Bringing two more would be a bit of a burden.
“Let’s go, let’s go.” Receiving the signal, Li Wen quickly followed. This was his main purpose for the trip; the mission was just a side task.
After walking along the shore for a while, Li Wen saw seven or eight blue Slimes, which he all conveniently collected into his secret realm space.
He hadn't seen the groups living in the water, but he did see a few on the shore. He also forgot a crucial question: he hadn't asked for Brother Lei's specific requirements.
“Brother Lei, do you have any more specific requirements?”
“Ah? Can I even make requests? I just want something a little stronger.”
He scratched his head while speaking, giving a simple-hearted smile.
Li Wen: What a truly unpretentious request... Unlike Li Wen, who could breed anything to be strong, the Breeders Brother Lei had encountered before would directly choose the next pet based on his existing Beast.
He didn't know if that method was better, but the original method was definitely quite suitable for people like Brother Lei.
The Fire Striped Tiger and Golden Feather Pigeon were his current lineup. The Fire Striped Tiger, as the second-stage form of the Fire Spotted Cat, was an agile, single-target warrior.
The Golden Feather Pigeon, representing the metal element among the five elements, was a semi-support, semi-ranged Beast.
Therefore, his lineup’s weaknesses were very obvious: it lacked large-area damage Skills and had no main tank to absorb damage.
Finding something for him based on these two templates would be perfectly fine.
Cold Horned Deer
attribute: Ice
Species: Mid-level Monarch
growth level: Mid-level Monarch
Energy Value: ???
trait: Frost:
Cold Horned Deer are naturally capable of controlling ice elements. Their horns are covered in eternal, unmelting ice, emitting a chilling aura that makes them rulers of the ice plains.
Skill ①: Silent Snow Tread
Cold Horned Deer possess the ability to move silently through snow. Their light footsteps leave almost no trace, making them extremely effective for stealth, tracking, or escaping pursuit.
Skill ②: Ice Shield
In critical moments, Cold Horned Deer can quickly condense ice elements to form an indestructible Ice Shield, defending against enemy attacks and protecting their own safety.
Skill ③: Ice Spike Barrage
Cold Horned Deer can condense ice elements to launch sharp ice spikes, precisely striking distant enemies. The ice spikes are fast and have strong penetrating power, making them a deadly long-range weapon in combat.
This species was a good choice.
Although directly contracting a Cold Horned Deer was certainly not possible, as long as its approval was obtained and cultivation began with a Little Cold Deer, with the breeding speed of a professional Beastmaster, it could quickly evolve into a Frost Deer.
After the frost ability gathers on its horns, it can quickly evolve into a Cold Horned Deer.
After the introduction, he still confirmed.
“Do you think this will work?”
“It’s perfect, a direct path to Monarch.”
Unlike young people like Li Wen, these individuals didn't have too many fantasies about the special nature of their Beasts; being able to reach Monarch was already very good for them.
The second professional Beastmaster lacked powerful single-target output.
Li Wen browsed for a long time; in nature, such creatures are usually solitary and do not live in groups.
Snowball Mouse, Ice Prism Bird, Snow Shadow Fox—none of these were specialized assassin Beasts, nor did they have any particularly outstanding individuals.
Falling Cold Crow
attribute: Dark/Ice
Species: Elite Low-level
growth level: Entry-level Intermediate
Energy Value: 406
trait: Frost Shadow:
In colder environments, the absorption rate of light by ice crystals increases, and similarly, the weaker the light, the faster the ice erosion, so ice and dark attributes mutually amplify each other.
Skill ①: Ice Crystal Stealth
In emergencies, the Falling Cold Crow can instantly merge into the surrounding shadows and absorb light through ice crystals to enhance its concealment for surprise attacks or escapes.
Skill ②: Shadow Assault
The Falling Cold Crow can condense dark elements to form sharp shadow claws, launching sudden attacks on enemies. The claws are silent, immensely powerful, and a deadly weapon for combat in darkness.
After pointing out this talented, young Beast to them, Li Wen's attention was drawn to other Beasts.
He found the most suitable Enter Dream target for Qing Yan and said to the others,
“You all look around first to see if there are any species that catch your eye. I’ll give you advice when I get back.”
Bingjing Chong (Ice Crystal Bug)
attribute: Ice
Species: Agile Mid-level
growth level: Entry-level Advanced
Energy Value: 3002
trait: Ice Crystal Guard:
Bingjing Chong (Ice Crystal Bug) naturally possess the ability to control ice elements. Their body surface is covered with clear ice crystals, which provide powerful defensive capabilities.
Skill ①: Ice Crystal Glide
Bingjing Chong (Ice Crystal Bug) can glide freely on ice surfaces. Their body is as light as a snowflake, whether for fast movement or dodging attacks.
Skill ②: Ice Crystal Shield
In critical moments, the Bingjing Chong (Ice Crystal Bug) can quickly condense ice elements to form an Ice Crystal Shield, defending against enemy attacks and protecting its own safety.
Li Wen: Oh my, an ice-type Beast with absolutely no offensive power, lucky.