Chapter 278

Click-click-click—the shutter fired rapidly, and Su Yang gave in.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at the photos and frowned: "Something feels missing."

"Not bad."

Su Yang said lazily.

"Oh right—the military uniform!" Su Xiaoxiao jumped up from the sofa. "Brother looks super cool in a military uniform!"

"No."

"Yes!"

"..."

Half a day later, Su Yang silently signed his name on the back of the photo.

The payment was half a bag of sunflower seeds!

Half a bag of sunflower seeds!

Hehe!

The holiday ended, and Su Yang returned to the Emergency Squad.

After reporting to Zhu Xiaoshuang, Su Yang's mind was filled with what she had told him.

The Emergency Corps has thirteen squads, and this year they might expand.

If he could become a Platinum-Rank Beastmaster this year, given his combat strength, his achievements, and Commander Yao's high regard for him.

He could have the chance to become Deputy Squad Leader—or even Squad Leader—of the Emergency Squad!

Is the Emergency Squad Leader powerful?

Of course he is!

If he becomes Deputy Squad Leader or Squad Leader of the Emergency Squad, his authority will directly surpass all city governors in the southwest, except for Changwu City!

Saying he could rule the southwest is a bit exaggerated.

But he would definitely be warmly received by every city governor wherever he went.

In addition, he might gain nearly a hundred Gold-Rank Beastmasters as subordinates.

Power!

It was truly tempting.

Even though Su Yang didn't have a strong desire for power.

Unconsciously, Su Yang had already grown accustomed to life in the Emergency Corps.

Perhaps because Su Yang had just achieved great merit and had just returned from Nanyucheng, Zhu Xiaoshuang didn't assign him any missions.

Su Yang couldn't possibly sit idle.

Striving to grow stronger is always the goal of every Beastmaster!

Besides, he was already close to becoming a Platinum-Rank Beastmaster.

Riding the Storm Eagle, he flew deep into Mount Yandang and ordered the Storm Eagle to search for Gold-Rank and Platinum-Rank ferocious beasts.

Aside from the Earthquake Bear, all of Su Yang's other beast companions were stuck at Gold High-Grade.

The matter of leveling up the Hellblood Vine Flower could wait—right now, the top priority was the Storm Eagle and the Seven-Colored Illusionary Butterfly.

After four days of travel, Su Yang barely penetrated deep into Mount Yandang.

Over these four days, the Storm Eagle had been the main one doing the fighting.

The Storm Eagle's rank was nearly reaching Gold Top-Grade.

"Kreee!"

The Storm Eagle let out a cry.

"Found something?" Su Yang nodded. "Then let's go take a look!"

From high above, Su Yang saw nothing.

The Storm Eagle immediately turned toward the right front.

Not long after, the forest thinned out, and Su Yang saw a volcanic crater spewing thick smoke.

From afar, he smelled a pungent sulfur odor.

Then he saw a large amount of firelight and dust near the crater, with occasional powerful fire columns shooting into the sky.

Soon, Su Yang clearly saw the scene below.

Over a hundred Flame Lizards had gone berserk, frantically chasing a team of Beastmasters.

The frenzied Flame Lizards continuously spewed fire, igniting every nearby tree and patch of grass.

In addition, five Crimson Flame Lizards hovered in the sky, also fiercely attacking two Platinum-Rank beast companions.

On the back of one Platinum-Rank beast companion stood a tall woman.

The woman, using ice-based skills, assisted the two Platinum-Rank beast companions in fighting the five Crimson Flame Lizards—she looked strained.

But without her holding off the five adult Crimson Flame Lizards, the remaining Gold-Rank Beastmasters would have been wiped out.

Adult Flame Lizards cannot fly, possess Gold-Rank strength, and have powerful ranged fire attacks.

Adult Crimson Flame Lizards are flying Platinum-Rank ferocious beasts—slow in flight, but with thick hides and tough bodies, hard to deal with.

The two ferocious beasts are somewhat related, can coexist peacefully to a degree, and both prefer living near volcanic craters.

These adventurers had clearly picked a terrible fight by provoking Flame Lizards and Crimson Flame Lizards.

Su Yang stood at a distance, observing the adventurers, and did not intervene.

In the wild, adventurers and mercenary teams aren't necessarily good people.

Besides, they were too close to the volcanic crater.

He wanted to capture all five Platinum-Rank Crimson Flame Lizards and over a hundred Flame Lizards.

Let these unlucky fools help lure the Crimson Flame Giant Lizard and the Flame Lizards even farther—that better serves Su Yang's interests.

Books say the Crimson Flame Giant Lizard and Flame Lizard enjoy soaking in magma.

If they retreat into a volcano's magma, Su Yang won't be able to reach them.

As for whether these people will die, Su Yang doesn't care much.

Most adventurers and mercenary teams take risks solely for profit.

If they were military personnel, Su Yang wouldn't hesitate—he'd immediately intervene to save them.

Not long after, the platinum-ranked female beast tamer in battle glanced toward Su Yang's direction.

Su Yang, watching from the side, heard her shout loudly:

"Sir, are you really going to stand idly by?"

As she looked at Su Yang, Su Yang also saw her face.

Tall and slender, with sharp, refined features and snow-white long hair—she looked chillingly beautiful.

Even Su Yang was stunned at first glance.

She was truly a great beauty!

Su Yang sat atop the Storm Eagle, waving his hand and laughing: "Oh my! I'm just passing through! The Crimson Flame Giant Lizard is too strong! I can't beat it! Can't beat it!"

Saying this, he prepared to order the Storm Eagle to take off.

Now was not the time for him to act.

He would wait until the platinum-ranked beast tamer left and the Crimson Flame Giant Lizard and Flame Lizard were lured farther away before considering intervening.

He was certain the platinum-ranked female beast tamer wouldn't die.

Just as Su Yang was about to leave, the platinum-ranked female beast tamer sneered: "Since you've come, help me shoulder some pressure—just buy me some time!"

No sooner had she spoken than she commanded a Azure Cloud Eagle to lead the two Crimson Flame Giant Lizards flying straight toward Su Yang.

Three platinum-ranked beast tamers flew at incredible speed!

Divert the calamity!

Su Yang's pupils shrank.

He hadn't expected her to be this ruthless!

Indeed, any beast tamer bold enough to enter the depths of Mount Yandang wouldn't be an easy mark!

Originally, Su Yang had planned to leave.

But now… he wouldn't leave.

Wasn't he entering Mount Yandang to hunt platinum-tier ferocious beasts for leveling up?

Now, they've even thrown in an extra one.

Why leave?