Chapter 43: My Gaming Buddy Has Cash Power! (310 Extra Chapters, Begging for Follows!)

Dream World.

Qin Chuan picked up the still-warm fish soup in front of him, drank it all in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and looked at Yue Li beside him, "Did you study the supernatural lesson today?"

"Learned." Yue Li nodded, chuckling while resting her chin on her hand, "I never expected the supernatural attribute to be so closely linked to science; perhaps the end of science is mysticism."

"It's not impossible." Qin Chuan shook his head with a light laugh, "What surprised me even more was the Basic Fist Technique; just practicing it twice with the teacher, I already felt its effect."

"Cough cough." Yue Li suddenly coughed twice, her gaze shifting to the side, "I… also feel something."

"Let's not talk about that. We'll go check the Scorchflame Wolf's den later." Qin Chuan looked at Yue Li, "My plan is this: since your Little Azure can fight the Scorchflame Wolf and come out unharmed, let it fight again."

"We'll hide in the dark to observe, first understand the Scorchflame Wolf's situation, then consider how to deal with it."

"This plan is fine." Yue Li nodded in agreement, then suddenly remembered something and casually pulled out a cyan-gold feather.

In the next instant the feather disappeared, the Azure Jade Falcon let out a bright cry, and its feathers subtly grew a bit longer.

"With the Wind‑Ceasing Golden Feather integrated, Little Azure's speed will increase considerably, giving us more confidence in this operation." Yue Li smiled satisfiedly.

"This is…" Qin Chuan, not unfamiliar with this situation, suddenly startled, "The Azure Jade Falcon's advancement resource?"

"Hmm." Yue Li felt a bit embarrassed, "My dad helped me buy it."

"But I don't intend to let my dad spend more money on future resources; defeating the Scorchflame Wolf can yield one, and obtaining random low‑grade resources during weekly settlement can also be exchanged for what we need."

This way the Azure Jade Falcon's advancement conditions are satisfied.

Qin Chuan's gaze toward Yue Li suddenly changed.

At this stage, buying low‑grade resources with cash is extremely expensive; purchasing a needed low‑grade resource costs at least several hundred thousand, and if luck is bad it could even require over a million.

Can this really be bought just by saying so?!

Who would have thought my gaming buddy actually has cash‑power!

"Don't stare at me like that!" Yue Li puffed her cheeks, "If possible, I still want to grow strong on my own!"

"Alright, alright." Qin Chuan laughed helplessly, "Shall we set out?"

"Wait for me to finish this sip of soup!" — "Is that over there the Scorchflame Wolf's den?"

Following Yue Li into hiding in a patch of forest, Qin Chuan looked at a red hill one li away, surprise flashing across his face.

Shui Hua seriously sniffed the surrounding air, her expression turning slightly solemn.

"Woof!" (Dangerous aura!)

"That's the place." Yue Li, very familiar with her old rival, said, "That hill is quite peculiar; its exposed rocks are all crimson, constantly radiating heat, which fire‑attribute spirit beasts love."

"The Scorchflame Wolf lives in that small hill; it guards two low‑grade resources: one is the Wind‑Breaking Steel needed for Little Azure's advancement, the other seems to be fire‑attribute."

"Because it worries the two low‑grade resources might be stolen, the Scorchflame Wolf never leaves the hill by more than a kilometer, so I used to stay here and let Little Azure take on the Scorchflame Wolf."

"I see." Qin Chuan understood, "So we'll just observe the Scorchflame Wolf's situation here from now on?"

"Mm-hmm." Yue Li nodded, "Little Azure will lure it this way."

Cry——

Perched on Yue Li's arm, the Azure Jade Falcon flicked its wings.

With its speed considerably boosted, it was now eager to try.

"Go, be careful." Yue Li instructed, then lifted her arm forcefully.

The Azure Jade Falcon shot forth like an arrow from a bow, soaring skyward and quickly merging into the heavens. Yue Li and Qin Chuan fixed their gaze on the distant hill.

Soon, a azure‑blue figure descended in the sky, while a crimson figure burst out from the hill's waist.

One figure in the sky, one on the ground, they continually clashed while also moving toward this side.

Not long after, their silhouettes became clear.

Undoubtedly the figure in the sky is the Azure Jade Falcon; it is now condensing vortex after vortex, slamming them down hard at the figure below, while easily dodging the flames the opponent sprays toward the sky.

The figure below is a giant wolf wrapped in crimson flames, appearing extraordinarily ferocious; its mighty presence seems slightly weaker than the Shadow Leopard but clearly stronger than the juvenile stage.

At this moment, the Scorchflame Wolf looks especially furious, continuously roaring angrily at the Azure Jade Falcon in the sky; although its flames never hit, it still spits scorching crimson flames upward.

Obviously, being repeatedly provoked by a weaker creature, it has become utterly enraged.

【Spirit Beast Species: Scorchflame Wolf】

【Spirit Beast Attribute: Fire‑attribute】

【Spirit Beast Rank: Growth Tier Lv11】

【Spirit Beast Status: Uncontracted】

【Spirit Beast Description: The fire‑attribute spirit beast Scorchflame Wolf is overbearing and cautious, showing no mercy to intruders of its territory.】

Glancing at the scan result, Qin Chuan's expression slightly tightened.

An oppressive presence.

The Azure Jade Falcon can repeatedly provoke this creature thanks to its agile speed and long‑range attacks, due to a racial advantage.

If it were Shui Hua facing the Scorchflame Wolf instead, it would still be very dangerous.

Under the Azure Jade Falcon's deliberate luring, the Scorchflame Wolf drifted farther from its den; at a distance of several tens of meters in front of Qin Chuan and Yue Li, it suddenly stopped, let out an angry roar at the Azure Jade Falcon, then turned back to its den.

As Yue Li said, although angry, the Scorchflame Wolf is quite rational.

Cry——

The Azure Jade Falcon swiftly returned to Yue Li's side, its face showing a bit of excitement.

Having obtained the Wind‑Ceasing Golden Feather, it felt its speed greatly increased, making dodging the Scorchflame Wolf's attacks exceptionally easy.

"Luo, what do you think?" Yue Li stroked the Azure Jade Falcon and turned her gaze toward Qin Chuan.

"I have an idea." Qin Chuan nodded, "The Scorchflame Wolf is strong; if possible, we should outsmart it."

"Let the Azure Jade Falcon draw away the Scorchflame Wolf, and have Shui Hua steal the resources."

"Of course, we must also prepare for the worst case—if we fail to steal and instead are discovered by the Scorchflame Wolf." Qin Chuan furrowed his brows, "In that situation we can only defeat it together."

To be honest, Qin Chuan felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Unlike before when dealing with the Shadow Leopard, this time Shui Hua and the Azure Jade Falcon join forces, giving hope to defeat the Scorching Flame Wolf without using Time Stop.

"We only have one chance." Yue Li spoke slowly, "If we fail this time, the Scorching Flame Wolf, having sensed danger, will likely move the two low-grade resources."

"Then we need to make thorough preparations." Qin Chuan glanced at Shui Hua, his eyes flashing, "You said... could it be possible to have the Spirit Beast use transcendent theory?"

Yue Li glanced at Qin Chuan in surprise, "You and I were thinking the same."

(End of chapter)