21: Chapter 21 Lin Mengxue, the One Being Targeted

Wang Yu and Lin Mengxue's father, Lin Xuan, were once alumni of the same university.

After graduation, they also often teamed up to hunt magic beasts and were considered close friends.

Even though they stopped teaming up later due to a growing gap in their levels, they still stayed in touch.

Three years ago, after Lin Xuan's father passed away, Wang Yu took extra care of Lin Mengxue.

After all, Lin Mengxue was a natural beauty, and both her parents had S-rank talents and bloodlines.

As long as Lin Mengxue could awaken an A-rank bloodline or higher in the future, with his three years of careful attention and his own S-rank talent, he would be in a prime position to strike first; forming a contract with her would surely be no problem at all.

However, fate is always full of variables.

Who could have predicted that Lin Mengxue would actually awaken an F-rank talent? Wang Yu lost interest instantly.

But now he was being told that Lin Mengxue's Spirit Beast Form was actually a dragon!

And a powerful existence capable of wiping out a Monster Tide single-handedly at that!

Furthermore, why had she already broken through to the second rank?

Normally, for a Contracted Spirit Beast, even with an unlimited supply of crystal cores every day, it would be difficult to break through from the first rank to the second rank even in a month.

What on earth was going on?

Could it be that her Beast Tamer had awakened a talent for rapid leveling?

"Captain, is something wrong?"

"It's nothing! Pass down the order to begin clearing the battlefield immediately. We must find out the cause of this Monster Tide!"

"Yes, sir!!"

The members of the Guard Team took their orders and left.

Wang Yu walked over to Chen Yi and Lin Mengxue, greeting them with a smile, "Mengxue, what a coincidence to run into you here!"

Hearing the voice, Lin Mengxue quickly turned around.

When she saw it was Wang Yu, she couldn't help but be slightly startled.

"Uncle Wang Yu? Didn't you say before that you were being transferred to the Han City Guard Team? Why are you back so soon?"

Wang Yu gave a couple of helpless, bitter laughs and explained, "Sigh, poor performance. I was sent back."

"I—I see?"

"Alright, let's not talk about those sad matters."

Wang Yu changed the subject and asked, "Mengxue, what's the situation here? Your bloodline... when did it become so strong? And why can you already activate Power Manifestation when you're only at the second rank?"

Toward her father's friend and the benefactor who had looked after her in various ways for the past three years...

Lin Mengxue naturally didn't hide much and spoke truthfully, "I'm not actually too sure about that myself, but Brother Chen Yi said the power in my body is very special, not at all inferior to an S-rank Bloodline, which is why I can achieve Power Manifestation early."

"At first, I thought Brother Chen Yi was just comforting me, but now it seems that's really the case!"

"Uncle Wang Yu, thank you so much for your help over these past three years. I will definitely repay your kindness in the future!"

Upon hearing this, a flash of displeasure instantly crossed Wang Yu's eyes.

What the hell!

Over a month ago, when he heard Lin Mengxue tested as having an F-rank Bloodline, he had proactively requested to serve in the Guard Team of another city just to sever ties with her and prevent this F-rank trash from continuing to depend on him.

But because the terms of compensation weren't settled, he had returned early.

To his surprise, as soon as he returned, he heard that Lin Mengxue had awakened a powerful bloodline?

The cabbage he had been raising for three years had finally exploded with bloodline power, only to be snatched away by someone else so inexplicably?

And it was a spirit beast that could manifest its power at the second rank!

What kind of mess is this?

Who the hell cares about your petty favors? What he wanted was a spirit beast that possessed both beauty and strength!

However, Wang Yu still suppressed the anger in his heart, squeezed out a smile, and asked with feigned composure, "So, are you living with this kid now?"

As he spoke, he looked at Chen Yi beside her.

Although his displeasure was well-concealed...

...Chen Yi could still sense a very discordant feeling.

"Could this guy be the 'kind uncle' Mengxue mentioned before, who always visited and took care of her after her parents died?"

"Why do I feel like this guy's motives aren't quite pure?"

"Damn, this old geezer, he's not trying to play out some Japanese adult film plot, is he?"

However, Lin Mengxue was still as innocent as ever, not noticing the change in atmosphere.

She nodded gently and responded, "Yeah! We've already formed a contract, so of course we live together! Uncle Wang Yu, I'll take good care of myself from now on. Thank you for worrying about me for the past three years—"

"Alright, I understand!"

"Then let me first congratulate you on escaping the F-rank quagmire!"

"I'll have people clear the battlefield here. You've just gone through a major battle, so go back and rest first! Once the battlefield is cleared, I'll send someone to deliver the magic beast crystal cores to you tomorrow!"

Wang Yu said calmly, then immediately turned around and began handling official business.

His movements were crisp and efficient, making him look generous and professional.

Seeing this, Lin Mengxue was also a bit dazed, "Why do I feel like Uncle Wang Yu is so strange today—"

Chen Yi seemed to sense Lin Mengxue's thoughts. He sighed softly and said, "Don't worry about that for now. We have over 500 first-rank magic beast crystal cores on hand. Let's head back and focus on cultivating!"

"Yeah, I understand!"

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On the other side.

Looking at the scene of Lin Mengxue transforming into a Frost Dragon and Chen Yi hopping on without hesitation before disappearing into the distance...

...the killing intent in Wang Yu's eyes grew even stronger.

His first Contracted Spirit Beast, Chu Qingze, noticed that Wang Yu's mood was off. She walked over and asked, "Wang Yu, have you been looking after that girl for three years just to form a contract with her?"

Wang Yu grit his teeth and nodded, "Yeah, I just didn't expect her to awaken that kind of power, only to be snatched away by some brat. What rotten luck."

Chu Qingze's gaze narrowed slightly, "That girl's bloodline rank is even higher than mine!"

Hearing this, Wang Yu's pupils shrank suddenly, and his expression became even more unsightly.

Chu Qingze's bloodline was the S-rank Overlord Demon Spider; her ability to sense aura and danger was extremely powerful.

Especially after breaking through to the fourth rank, she could even sense the strength of an opponent's bloodline.

Although she couldn't determine the exact rank...

...she was an S-rank Bloodline herself. The only bloodlines stronger than hers would be SS-rank and SSS-rank.

This is even more infuriating!

"Are you sure? That Lin Mengxue has an SS-rank or SSS-rank Bloodline?"

Chu Qingze nodded slightly, "Yes. Once she grows up, I'm afraid even if we sisters join forces, it will be difficult to contend with her!"

Wang Yu clicked his tongue in anger and cursed, "Damn it! Those idiots, how could such a powerful bloodline be tested as F-rank? Also, didn't you see Mengxue before? Didn't you sense her bloodline was stronger than yours then?"

Chu Qingze shook her head and explained seriously, "I really didn't feel that aura back then. I suspect it was some kind of coincidence that caused Lin Mengxue to awaken suddenly."

"Damn it!"

Wang Yu grit his teeth in rage, clenching his fists, "To be snatched away by a wet-behind-the-ears brat—"

At this moment, Wang Yu's other Contracted Spirit Beast, Lin Fang, walked over and whispered, "Since that Ice Dragon is so powerful, why not just take her by force? Anyway, hubby, you're about to break through to the eighth rank. It wouldn't be bad to save the eighth slot for her; she really is quite beautiful."

Chu Qingze chimed in, "We shouldn't rush. We need to investigate that man's background first!"

Wang Yu closed his eyes and meditated for a moment.

After a long while, he opened his eyes and said, "I'm well aware of that. I know Mengxue's personality all too well; she definitely wouldn't be easily swayed by a few words. That guy Chen Yi probably has some kind of background..."

"However, the most critical thing right now is to control the information!"

"Once word gets out about a spirit beast that can take on a Monster Tide single-handedly, I'm afraid even more high-level Beast Tamers will target Lin Mengxue. We must eliminate all risk factors—"