26: Task Master
Lock-On can be taught to: Yabao, Qingyan.
Start teaching? [Yes/No]
Confirm Teaching.
Yabao is currently learning...
Time Limit:
00:59:56
Qingyan is currently learning...
Time Limit:
02:29:57
Qingyan's learning time limit was longer than Yabao's, entirely due to her physique. Insect-type pet beasts naturally have weaker physiques than other pet beasts, not to mention compared to the vibrant Yabao.
Li Wen was in a good mood now; he had finally compensated for this fatal weakness.
He thought, if he stacked passive abilities for a long time to unleash a powerful ultimate move, and it missed, wouldn't that be a total waste?
"My pet beasts are still recovering, so you can try it yourself first."
"I'll observe for a while and learn some techniques."
Seeing that Li Wen wasn't making a move and still needed to rest, Chen Ping felt his opportunity had come. Even if there was indeed a slight gap,
he could make up for it with small efforts and eventually catch up.
With renewed fighting spirit, Chen Ping immediately targeted a Mudkip.
Just as that Mudkip rushed towards the shore at an astonishing speed, Chen Ping immediately commanded his Fighting Rock Dog to meet it. The Fighting Rock Dog let out a low growl,
its four limbs pushing hard against the ground, trying to rush towards the Mudkip at maximum speed.
However, due to the Mudkip's incredible speed, the Fighting Rock Dog failed to intercept it and could only watch as it darted past.
"That speed is too exaggerated!" Chen Ping couldn't help but complain, but the Fighting Rock Dog wasn't a speed-oriented pet beast, so he could only shrug helplessly.
After several attempts, he finally succeeded in intercepting a Mudkip, which was still a gain.
Just then, Yabao's Skill teaching was completed, and she was summoned by Li Wen again.
At this moment, another Mudkip shot into the air like an arrow released from a bow.
Meanwhile, Yabao's eyes were fixed on the Mudkip.
Suddenly, Yabao seemed to find an opening, accelerating sharply and streaking towards the Mudkip like a meteor.
This scene shocked everyone; they widened their eyes, unable to believe what was happening before them.
Immediately after, Yabao unleashed her brand new Skill, Lock-On. A dazzling blue aura rapidly spread from Yabao, instantly engulfing the Mudkip.
At this moment, although the Mudkip's speed was still very fast, all of its movements were firmly locked onto by Yabao.
Yabao attacked without hesitation. With astonishing speed and power, she struck the Mudkip fiercely, knocking it onto the shore.
This series of actions was as smooth and natural as flowing water, leaving people in awe.
"No way! This is too monstrous!" Chen Ping exclaimed in surprise, hardly believing his eyes.
He wondered if Li Wen's pet beast was even legal.
If he remembered correctly, the Sprout Beast's eyesight was supposed to be inferior to his Fighting Rock Dog's.
Given this performance, he truly suspected that some eagle-type pet beast had possessed Yabao.
"Whatever you are, get off that Sprout Beast quickly!"
The first Mudkip Yabao caught was within normal expectations, not causing any commotion among the surrounding crowd.
Because for an experienced catcher, a successful interception on the first try wasn't unusual.
Ten minutes later, Yabao, bored from waiting on the shore, idly stared at the lake, her gaze gradually drawn to a Mudkip in the middle of the lake.
It moved nimbly through the water, sometimes leaping out, splashing water, and sometimes diving to disappear beneath the surface.
Watching these Mudkip, Yabao suddenly had an idea.
She locked onto a Mudkip whose growth level wasn't too high, then suddenly leaped, flying towards the center of the lake.
Just as she was about to approach the Mudkip, Yabao swiftly used the Leaf Slash Skill.
The sharp leaves cut through the air like lightning, instantly striking the target.
The Mudkip, damaged by the slash, immediately fainted.
Immediately after, Yabao exerted force a second time in the air, using the Tackle Skill.
She rushed towards the fainted Mudkip with astonishing speed, fiercely slamming it towards the shore.
At the same time, Yabao used the impact's momentum to land steadily on the ground.
The entire sequence of movements was fluid and seamless, without the slightest hesitation.
And that poor Mudkip was left dazed and unable to move, lying on the shore.
"What kind of move is this?"
Yabao's maneuver left Chen Ping utterly stunned.
He couldn't help but wonder if he had focused too much on passionate growth and neglected to cultivate his pet beast's creativity.
Although Li Wen hadn't expected Yabao to pull off such a move herself, he maintained his composed expression as he said, "This move, ah, is called 'S-Curve Turn.'"
Due to Skill proficiency, the dash distance of Ram and Leaf Slash had greatly increased.
Yabao's return flight even reached close to the center of the lake, which is why Li Wen decided to name this move 'S-Curve Turn.'
Yabao's repeated success, hitting the mark every time, further fueled the fighting spirit of Chen Ping, who had just regained his composure and successfully intercepted another Mudkip.
"Never give up, and never fear losing. Fighting Rock Dog, keep going!"
"Woof!" The Fighting Rock Dog responded to him. It just goes to show that pet beasts are like their masters; these two were destined to be contracted together.
From then on, busybodies began tallying Yabao's achievements.
"Third one!"
"Fourth one!"
...Men are boys until they die. With one initiator and one who finds enjoyment in joining, there will be an endless stream of people joining the ranks.
"Nineteenth one!"
..."Twentieth one!"
Twenty, such a record was simply outrageous. One must know that even bear-type pet beasts could only catch about twenty, let alone Yabao, who never missed and successfully intercepted every time.
The surrounding Beastmasters all cast amazed glances, discussing Yabao among themselves.
"This pet beast is truly heaven-defying!"
"Indeed, intercepting Mudkip is as easy as flipping a hand!"
Li Wen could only humbly reply, "It's all thanks to sweat and effort."
He couldn't possibly say that he and Yabao relied on technology and effort, could he?
All in all, Yabao performed well.
He gently stroked Yabao's head and whispered, "Well done, Yabao!"
Yabao seemed to hear Li Wen's and the surrounding people's praise. She gently shook her leaves and proudly raised her head.
After counting all the spoils, Yabao and the Fighting Rock Dog ended the match with a record of twenty to five.
Although their nutritional value couldn't compare to that of the Flying Locust, they made up for it in quantity. A single entry-level Mudkip generally costs 100 more.
So, they could earn 20,000 in one afternoon. It's often said that Beastmasters make money quickly, though they also spend it quickly.
He overlooked that his efficiency was far from normal; an entry-level Beastmaster wouldn't usually have this income.
Just as the two were about to finish and return to turn in the quest, Li Wen's empty land panel actually reacted.
"Oh no..."