Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger - Chapter 254 - 168: Aiming to Be the World’s No. 1 Bounty Hunter (Part 3)
It’s understandable; everyone knows that the two Pet Beasts Chen Yuan has contracted are the Flame Cloud Falcon and Gale Hunting Dog, so this Steel-headed Ground Rat, not contracted by Chen Yuan, naturally wouldn’t be very powerful.
However, out of trust in Chen Yuan, Huo Hong didn’t say anything definitively.
What if this Steel-headed Ground Rat was also meticulously nurtured by Chen Yuan?
Chen Yuan smiled slightly, “Let’s prove our strength through action.”
Just as Iron Head had advanced to Commander Quality, it desperately needed a real battle to test its current strength.
Yesterday’s match with Duck was merely a practice; neither side gave it their all.
In fact, Iron Head didn’t care at all about Huo Hong’s words. It was quietly contemplating how to achieve a quick victory and return to the farm as soon as possible.
The distrust of others was trivial compared to guarding the farm, not even stirring a ripple in Iron Head’s heart.
Iron Head walked steadily to the pitch-black entrance, examined it closely, and then burrowed in.
In an instant, Iron Head’s figure disappeared.
Huo Hong suddenly explained, “Advisor Chen, that’s not what I meant. I wanted to say this Wind Raider Mouse is very cunning and powerful. We might need to reconsider our strategy.”
With that, Huo Hong wiped off the sweat on his forehead.
That was close, thankfully I explained in time, almost leaving a bad impression on Advisor Chen.
Chen Yuan’s smile remained unchanged, “It’s okay, always questioning is actually a good thing. We shouldn’t have stereotypes about any Beastmaster.”
Hearing this, Huo Hong subconsciously nodded, “Yes, yes, I think so too…”
As he spoke, Huo Hong suddenly realized something was off, and his voice grew smaller.
Nodding in agreement now, doesn’t it imply that I’m full of doubts about the Steel-headed Ground Rat’s strength?
He quickly shook his head, “No, no, what I mean is…”
In his chaotic thoughts, he couldn’t organize his explanation, and his voice came to an abrupt stop, leaving him to helplessly hold his forehead.
Great, now I’ve really left a bad impression on Advisor Chen.
Bang!
Suddenly, the ground not far away trembled slightly, and the moment the dust flew up, the slender Wind Raider Mouse darted out.
“Clack!”
Iron Head followed closely, and a Steel Blade pierced out from underground, heading straight for the Wind Raider Mouse.
The Wind Raider Mouse quickly landed on the ground, its tail’s forked blades spinning rapidly, instantly stirring up a sandstorm and whipping up debris to obscure vision.
“Again with this move…” Huo Hong’s eyes narrowed.
Earth Skill, Spiral Drill Assault.
Based on the Wind Raider Mouse’s body features, its forepaw drill and tail fan blades can work in unison, allowing it to dig tunnels rapidly or create a dust storm for ambushes and escapes.
Previously, this very move allowed the Wind Raider Mouse to effortlessly avoid the Cyan Vine Binding of the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog.
However, this sandstorm seemed to have no effect on Iron Head.
Iron Head curled up, using Steel Spike Rolling Barrel to become a spinning top, tearing through everything in its path, charging straight into the sandstorm.
Bang!
In the next moment, the Wind Raider Mouse was hurled out of the sandstorm’s coverage, crashing heavily to the ground.
“The attack worked!”
Seeing this, Huo Hong exclaimed excitedly.
“Awoo awoo awoo!”
But seeing Iron Head gaining the upper hand, Cola was anxiously hopping left and right.
You were just supposed to lure this Wind Raider Mouse out; why steal my spotlight?!!
Seeing the Wind Raider Mouse land, Iron Head’s eyes turned sharp. Adhering to the basic idea of ending the battle as quickly as possible, it lunged forward and unleashed Blade of Assault in a thrust.
The next moment,
The blade in front accurately hooked onto the forked blade of the Wind Raider Mouse’s tail, yanking forcefully and smashing its tail heavily onto the ground.
The Wind Raider Mouse, scales almost cracking, let out a faint whimper as sand-yellow fur oozed light blood.
“So easy?” Huo Hong was stunned.
His Cyan Wind Hunting Dog had been toyed with by this Wind Raider Mouse, but the Steel-headed Ground Rat had it pinned on the ground and was beating it up.
Just how great was the gap between the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog and the Steel-headed Ground Rat?
But… Advisor Chen hasn’t even contracted this Steel-headed Ground Rat.
For a moment, thoughts churned in Huo Hong’s mind, and he even began to wonder if he was fit to be a Beastmaster.
But soon, Huo Hong got it.
“Why compare myself to a genius Beastmaster like Advisor Chen?”
“In the entire Baokun City, there are only a few Beastmasters who can rival Advisor Chen.”
“Perhaps only the Taibai Cup Champion Zhuang Jianbai can give him a run for his money.”
After coming to terms with it, Huo Hong continued watching ahead.
The Wind Raider Mouse, however, hadn’t lost its fighting ability. Enduring the pain, it slowly got up, using its spiral forepaws to dig quickly, stirring up dust again, and burrowing back underground.
Iron Head followed suit, diving underground again.
Subsequently, the two could clearly hear faint combat sounds from underground, along with the Wind Raider Mouse’s painful howls.
Chen Yuan turned toward Huo Hong and suddenly spoke, “Do you know why the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog isn’t a match for the Wind Raider Mouse?”
Faced with the unexpected question, Huo Hong felt like he was back in class being called upon by the teacher. He instinctively straightened his back, and with a brainstorm, carefully replied, “Because the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog can’t burrow?”
Chen Yuan nodded slightly, “That’s part of the reason.”
Pausing briefly, he continued, “Your Cyan Wind Hunting Dog likely hasn’t mastered a powerful attack skill, right.”
In his impression, the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog was a functional Pet Beast, with a keen sense of smell, decent tracking capability, excellent stealth ability, yet lacking a decisive high-attack skill.
