Chapter 998: A New Story_2

On a barren and desolate land beyond the border, Fu Dusheng and Yu Duoduo were making their way towards the nearest town, surrounded by a army of second-level summoning beasts.

A few days ago, they had gone back to the Federation for supplies, and this town was the rendezvous point they had agreed upon with the adventure guild.

The reason for choosing to meet at this town was simple; it was the only place within hundreds of kilometers where the Federation had established an adventure guild office.

“It hasn’t been easy; after five days and nights, we’re finally almost there.”

Looking at the distant town within sight, Fu Dusheng let out a sigh.

“…Are you sure it was ‘walking’?”

“Seems like your feet haven’t touched the ground since we crossed the border.”

Yu Duoduo couldn’t help but tease.

Turns out, they were sitting in a sedan chair carried by several strong fishmen.

“Ahaha, don’t give me away.”

Fu Dusheng awkwardly scratched his nose.

On this journey, all eating, drinking, and other necessities were taken care of by their subordinates—an advantage of the swarming army strategy.

“But speaking of which, it was only half a year ago that we came here.”

“I don’t remember so many plants outside the town.”

Yu Duoduo stood up in the sedan chair, gazing at the stretch of green.

“And the color feels strangely familiar, like I’ve seen it somewhere before.”

She frowned.

“Is that so.”

Upon hearing this, Fu Dusheng pulled out a telescope from his storage space.

What he saw was astonishing.

“De-Demon Cactus?!”

Because he saw a dense mass of Demon Cacti.

The most critical part was that among these cacti, there were quite a few magical beasts hidden.

The key was that these beasts either were small in size or appeared weak, all seeming like 0-transition beasts.

“Aren’t these things supposed to only live around Qi Du? How did they spread across the border?”

“Could the town have fallen?”

“Even if it’s not Demon Cactus, there’s no way we can win against this many beasts, even with our swarming army strategy.”

Yu Duoduo looked rather grim.

Meanwhile, inside the town, at the adventure guild office.

[Caocao!]

A green figure pushed open the door.

“Welcome… huh?”

The receptionist couldn’t finish her greeting before realizing something was amiss.

A team of summoning beasts entered, but there wasn’t a single Summoner among them.

[Miss, we’re here to sell magical beast materials]

In her confusion, a Void Octopus floated over to her.

“But…”

Originally, she intended to ask them to bring their Summoners, but then…

[Caocao!]

The scarecrow-like figure reached inside its head and took out a medal-like metal item.

“Oh, oh, just a moment please.”

The receptionist quickly reacted.

Because it was a genuine adventure guild credential, with anti-counterfeiting patterns and a verification core inside, all proving its authenticity.

She had worked here for years, and occasionally, lazy Summoners would send their beasts to handle such important matters for the guild.

Thinking about this, she found these creatures both lovable and pitiful.

“Verification complete, for the ‘Zero-Transition Gang Dominating the World’ adventure guild, correct?”

Removing the credential from the device, she awkwardly handed it back.

What kind of ridiculous name was this?

[Caocao!]

The scarecrow nodded.

When it received the credential, the guild hadn’t named itself yet, so it casually named it.

“Since that’s the case, please bring out the materials you wish to sell.”

The receptionist took out an appraisal device.

[There’s not enough space here, we left the materials outside]

The Void Giant said.

At that moment, several Summoners entered from outside.

“Oh my, Xiao Wang, has a large-scale guild arrived in town?”

“There are so many magical beast materials outside; it’s like a month’s worth of your office’s performance!”

“You better go out and take a look.”

Being acquaintances, they laughed and spoke to the receptionist.

“Huh?”

The receptionist was startled, and quickly walked outside.

When she pushed open the door, she was utterly amazed.

The piled-up magical beast remains formed a small mountain, soaring higher than the office building of the guild.

“Is, is this the magical beast material you hunted?”

She looked in shock at the scarecrow following her outside.

[Caocao, Cao~]

The scarecrow proudly puffed out its chest, of course.

“Please wait, I need… to call all my colleagues.”

The receptionist couldn’t possibly handle so many materials on her own, so she quickly returned inside to gather all her colleagues to help.

Shortly afterward, even those on rotation were called in.

A bunch of staff, sorting from midday to dusk, finally finished counting.

“Uh, has your Summoner not arrived yet? Who should I give the payment to?”

Inside the office building, the manager was entertaining Caocao and the group.

When he held the radiant Crystal Coin, he didn’t know who to hand it to.

[Grass!]

Caocao took it without hesitation.

It needed money as it had many underlings to support now.

Once payment was received, the summons departed.

Despite the town being small, it was quite resource-rich because it was an external gathering place.

So, with money in hand, Caocao led the group to throw a celebration party.

Apart from the popping sounds, every summoned creature had a hearty meal.

Even under the influence of the Void Giant, they started drinking.

After drinking, the group gazed at the starry sky and began chatting.

A meteor streaked across the distant horizon.

[Heard that if you make a wish on a shooting star, dreams come true]

The Void Giant looked at the meteor, recalling an old saying it once heard.

[Eee-yah~]

Ah Hui: I want to break out of my shell soon!

Taking the lead, Ah Hui wobbled unsteadily upon guessing the ground wrong due to the alcohol.

[Whee!!!]

In an instant, most of the dizziness cleared up.

[Quiet…quiet]

Fu Dusheng: I want to sleep forever.

Already asleep, Fu Dusheng mumbled in its dreams.

[I have so many wishes]

This guy, Qi Du, didn’t have any particular ambitions.

[Howl boo howl howl! Hic!]

The Ugly Little Wolf: This wolf wants to wander abroad and make his mark!

The Ugly Little Wolf hiccupped drunkenly and lifted his hind leg.

Pitter-patter!

Lightning struck the nearby utility pole and climbed upwards along the current.

A second later, the entire town’s lights went out.

Voices filled with confusion and curses rose everywhere.

[Eat eat eat, eat eat!]

Yu Duoduo: One day, I’ll eat all of you~

Yu Duoduo tossed an energy ball towards the sky.

Boom!

The ball exploded over the town, temporarily lighting up the ground, but causing greater commotion.

Indifferent, Yu Duoduo continued to pull out small pockets, tossing balls of light.

Clusters of light blossomed in the night sky.

“Magical beast attack?!”

“Everyone, prepare for battle!”

“Mom, come out and see, there are fireworks in the sky.”

“Wait, seems it’s not an attack, they’re really fireworks.”

“Is today some festival? Why are there fireworks?”

“I have to say, these fireworks are quite amusing.”

Every bursting ball formed various patterns and shapes.

One showed a big smiling face, that was Caocao.

One was a kangaroo with super long legs, that was Yu Duoduo itself.

One was an ugly messy cloud, that was the Ugly Little Wolf.

One was a rough square, that was Qi Du.

One had a sleepy owl head, that was Fu Dusheng.

Another was a big oval egg, that was Ah Hui.

[Truly nostalgic vibes]

Watching the fireworks in the sky, feeling the joyful atmosphere, the Void Giant couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.

[Wait, hold on]

But suddenly, it seemed to recall something.

[What about your wish, what is it?]

It glanced at Caocao.

As soon as those words were said, everyone was dumbfounded.

Yeah, Caocao hadn’t made a wish yet.

At this moment, Caocao was puffing a cigarette it somehow found.

[Grass, grass grass grass!]

Caocao: Hmph, your wishes are too childish.

It then gazed into the unknown distance, exhaling a white puff.

And then, gathering energy to its core, it let out a sonorous cry that echoed through the night sky.

[Grass!]

Caocao: I want to be the Master of Sacred Void!

(The end of the book)