Chapter 30: The Earth Savage Bear

Just as the black shadow struck, Aixi's ears twitched slightly; reacting quickly, it immediately turned and swung its claws to meet the opponent.

"Kailan, Cotton Spore!"

On the other side, Li Zhangsheng felt a jolt of alarm and hurriedly opened his jacket pocket; Kailan's petite and exquisite figure flew out, and a surge of cyan energy emerged, instantly acting upon Aixi.

In an instant, a large amount of white Cotton Spore appeared on Aixi's body, as if it were wrapped in several layers of cotton, significantly increasing its physical defense.

In that same instant, the opponent's claws landed on the Cotton Spore, and under the influence of the Cotton Spore, the force of the blow was significantly reduced.

Boom—

A dull sound rang out; Aixi felt its right claw go numb as a great force surged in, and it could not help but stagger back two steps.

Only then did Li Zhangsheng finally see the opponent's appearance clearly; it was also a Wind Wolf, but its size was much larger than an ordinary Wind Wolf, with a body length of three meters and a height of nearly two meters, and it was currently looking down at Aixi.

"This... this is a Middle-Rank Wind Wolf!" Li Zhangsheng's pupils contracted sharply, his heart pounded violently, and his expression became quite grim.

Whether in size or aura, this Wind Wolf clearly exceeded the level of a Lower Rank Spirit Beast; it was a genuine Middle-Rank Spirit Beast.

Although Aixi was of excellent quality, the time spent cultivating it was limited after all, and it was temporarily unable to contend with a Middle-Rank Wind Wolf.

If his guess was correct, this Middle-Rank Wind Wolf was very likely the leader of the Wind Wolf pack.

With a Middle-Rank Wind Wolf appearing, there might be other Wind Wolves nearby; once they converged, the consequences would be unimaginable.

At this moment, the four Lower Rank Wind Wolves successfully broke free and, together with the Middle-Rank Wind Wolf, surrounded Li Zhangsheng and his Demon Pet.

Unexpectedly, they did not launch an attack immediately, as if they were waiting for something.

Because it was too afraid, the shivering Burrowing Mouse jumped into Li Zhangsheng's arms.

"Strange!" Li Zhangsheng frowned slightly, feeling a vague sense of unease; judging from the situation and the nature of the Wind Wolf pack, they clearly held the advantage and should logically have launched an attack immediately, but they did not, which was very contrary to common sense.

Clap, clap, clap—

Suddenly, the sound of clapping rang out from behind, and a figure walked out from the bushes, watching Li Zhangsheng with great interest.

To be precise, it was watching Kailan on Li Zhangsheng's shoulder.

This was a young man, about twenty years old; he had a face full of flesh, a sturdy build, and carried a thick, murderous aura. He wore silver-white brocade robes embroidered with cloud patterns, his face showed no joy or anger, and his eyes were deep; he was clearly a formidable character.

The young man was named Lin Zheng; under Li Zhangsheng's surprised gaze, he walked straight to the Middle-Rank Wind Wolf and slightly raised his right hand to touch the Middle-Rank Wind Wolf's head.

Unexpectedly, the Middle-Rank Wind Wolf did not move; instead, it actively leaned its head forward, allowing Lin Zheng to stroke it, its eyes squinting slightly, revealing a comfortable, anthropomorphic expression.

The answer was obvious: the Middle-Rank Wind Wolf was Lin Zheng's Demon Pet!

"Lin Clan attire! How could someone from the Lin Clan appear here? His Demon Pet is a Middle-Rank Wind Wolf; could this Wind Wolf infestation be related to the Lin Clan?" Staring at Lin Zheng's attire, Li Zhangsheng immediately recognized the other party's identity, and a foreboding thought suddenly arose in his heart.

The Lin Clan was also a major family in Luo City, known alongside the Li Clan and the City Lord Mansion as the three great powers of Luo City.

Because the City Lord Mansion held a transcendent position, the Li Clan and the Lin Clan maintained peace on the surface to compete for resources and interests, while constantly engaging in dirty dealings behind the scenes.

Luo City was only so big, and resources were relatively limited; everyone wanted to obtain more resources to increase their family's strength.

Several years ago, when the Miniature Soul Crystal Mine of Qingyun Mountain was discovered, the two great families completely tore off their masks, and both sides fought fiercely, resulting in countless casualties for a time. In the end, the Li Clan paid a huge price to unite with the City Lord Mansion, beating the Lin Clan into a steady retreat and leaving them severely weakened, successfully occupying the Miniature Soul Crystal Mine, which brought the matter to a temporary close.

Now, people from the Lin Clan had come to Qingyun Mountain; judging from the scene before him, this Wind Wolf infestation was definitely related to the Lin Clan.

Lin Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, acting like an expert, and slowly said: "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to possess a rare natural spirit! By the way, no wonder a batch of Healing Spring appeared on the market recently; I suppose that was your handiwork! Kid, how about we make a deal? As long as you voluntarily dissolve the contract with the natural spirit, I will spare your life. How about it?"

A Blood Contract is different from a Life Contract; as long as a Monster Tamer pays a significant price, they can unilaterally dissolve the contract.

Before Li Zhangsheng could speak, Kailan became visibly nervous; her small hands gripped Li Zhangsheng's clothes tightly, fearing that Li Zhangsheng would agree to the other party's terms.

"Do you think I would agree?" Li Zhangsheng licked his dry lips, forcing himself to calm down, and began to think of a way to escape.

"I think you will agree!" While speaking, Lin Zheng pinned a badge onto his chest.

This was a bronze badge with a black night sky as the background, on which two stars were hung, emitting a dim light.

"Second-Rank Beast Master!" With just one glance, Li Zhangsheng recognized the significance of the badge.

This was a badge issued by the Monster Tamer Guild; the stars on it symbolized the rank of the Monster Tamer, and two stars meant that Lin Zheng was a Second-Rank Beast Master.

To become a Second-Rank Beast Master, one must meet two prerequisites: in addition to refining 36 star-lights with Mental Power, one must also possess two Mid-Rank Beasts!

In other words, besides this Middle-Rank Wind Wolf, Lin Zheng possessed at least one other Mid-Rank Beast, and perhaps even more.

The next moment, Lin Zheng pursed his lips, and blood-colored radiance flickered before him, eventually forming a Blood-colored Hexagram.

Roar—

Accompanied by a heart-palpitating roar, a fishy wind swept through the surroundings, lashing fiercely against the nearby branches and leaves, making a rustling sound.

After completing the summoning, a beast-type Spirit Beast appeared beside Lin Zheng—the Dadi Manxiong!

The Dadi Manxiong stood on its hind legs, reaching a standing height of over three meters, weighing several tons, its body covered in thick, earthy-yellow fur; its huge bear paws were slightly larger than a sand pot, and its large mouth opened to reveal ferocious, sharp fangs.

The Dadi Manxiong had a relatively wide distribution, and their tracks could be found in many forests. However, unlike the Wind Wolf, the Dadi Manxiong was of a higher race, belonging to the High-Level Servant race of Demon Pets.

"Run!" The moment Lin Zheng completed the summoning, Li Zhangsheng seized the opportunity; if he were besieged by two Mid-Rank Beasts and four Lower Rank Wind Wolves, he would have almost no hope of survival.

From beginning to end, Li Zhangsheng never considered the idea; he could not abandon Kailan, nor did he believe that Lin Zheng would abide by the spirit of the contract, so he immediately jumped onto Aixi's back and drove Aixi to flee.

(End of chapter)