81: Different thunder
As Qing Yan slowly awoke, its tightly shut eyes gradually opened, and it simultaneously let out a sound filled with resentment.
"Ying~" This soft moan seemed to carry both grievance and unwillingness.
"No, why? I was already extremely careful, incredibly cautious!"
Qing Yan's face was filled with indignation, seemingly very displeased with its current situation.
Li Wen, this time, did not mock as usual; instead, he softly comforted it, "It's okay, it's not your fault. Perhaps you're destined not to be the long-lived type. It's already difficult for you to live to four years old."
His words seemed comforting, but the faint, almost imperceptible hint of mockery within them was clearly heard by Qing Yan.
Qing Yan glared fiercely at Li Wen, cursing silently in its heart: ( - ι _- ) Hmph, you better sleep with one eye open tonight, or you'll be in for it!
However, thinking that this mission had at least achieved one goal, and Qing Yan's overall performance was indeed not too bad, Li Wen didn't bother to argue with it further...
The outer area of Thunderbolt Canyon, while not small, was quite vast.
Yet, across this expansive land, Li Wen tirelessly searched, leaving no corner that might hold clues unchecked.
Hard work pays off; after a long and arduous search, he finally discovered traces of a Slime Clan near the entrance of the canyon.
[Slime (Purple) + 1]
[Slime (Yellow) + 1]
...Li Wen not only kept his hands busy but also muttered to himself.
"Since they are all Slimes of the same clan, they are undoubtedly a loving family!"
He continued to speak while busy.
"A family should live together harmoniously and unitedly."
"And as 'the most loving person,' I have an inescapable responsibility and obligation to ensure that no Slime is left alone to suffer the pain of loneliness!"
Before long, half of the Slimes were thus brought into a new family by Li Wen.
At this moment, a Slime situated high up, whose body was more delicate and petite compared to other ordinary Slimes, seemed to have quite a temper.
When it noticed its subjects below were rapidly diminishing, it instantly became furious.
All that was heard was a sharp cry from it.
"Jii~"
As if questioning what had happened. It widened its eyes, eager to understand why the number of its subjects had decreased so drastically in the blink of an eye.
After a careful perception, relying on its keen insight into unusual energy, it successfully and accurately used Lock-On on Li Wen and his group's location.
It leaped down, right into Li Wen's line of sight.
[Mutated Lightning Slime]
[attribute: Lightning]
[Race: Elite Intermediate]
[growth level: Commander High-tier]
[Energy Value: 85000]
[trait: Lightning Flash]:
A layer of lightning storm energy is attached to its surface, which naturally adheres to its skin. Through strong electric shocks, it causes electrical damage to its surroundings and stimulates the Mutated Lightning Slime, greatly increasing its speed and strength, giving it speed beyond what the eye can catch.
(PS: You've seen flying kicks, but have you seen a Slime's light-speed flying kick?)
[Individual Introduction]:
Due to the soil in its living environment being rich in lightning element ore, a mutated individual appeared, and its trait changed from [Lightning Storm] to [Lightning Flash]. This mutation makes the Lightning Slime even more dangerous in battle, not only possessing abnormal speed but also able to cause continuous lightning damage to enemies...
Li Wen's eyes widened as he watched everything unfold before him, a surge of uncontrollable surprise and excitement welling up inside him.
His undisguised expression and the words that blurted out revealed his truest first reaction: "Good heavens, today I've really hit the jackpot!"
However, it was this seemingly unintentional remark that, like a match igniting a powder keg, instantly enraged the opponent.
Without hesitation, the opponent used Lock-On on Li Wen as the primary attack target.
In an instant, a dazzling golden lightning bolt streaked across the sky, rushing forward at an astonishing speed.
This lightning bolt came fiercely, swift as a flash, so much so that even Bud, who was of Commander-tier, failed to notice it.
Just at this critical moment, Yuan Wang, relying on his keen perception, sensed that the Beastmaster Li Wen was about to face great danger.
Yuan Wang, with quick eyes and hands, swiftly cast a spell, directly summoning "Qing Zhi" in front of Li Wen.
"Qing Zhi" stood like an indestructible fortress, steadily blocking the fatal golden lightning bolt.
This thrilling scene made people gasp; if "Qing Zhi" hadn't arrived in time, Li Wen would probably have been confined to a hospital bed for ten days to half a month this time.
Li Wen: NM, I didn't hit the jackpot, I crashed into a huge jackpot.
After the first attack missed, the "King" on the opposite side grew even angrier.
His face was terrifyingly gloomy, emitting a strong killing intent, directly transferring all his fury onto "Qing Zhi" who had successfully blocked the attack.
But unfortunately, this "King" clearly underestimated "Qing Zhi's" strength.
As a Commander High-tier existence, and "Qing Zhi" being a pet beast biased towards defense, its defensive power was top-notch.
Facing the "King's" renewed attack, "Qing Zhi" stood firm as a mountain, effortlessly deflecting all offensives.
Not only that, due to the "King's" overly fierce attack, it unexpectedly triggered the ice explosion power contained within "Qing Zhi."
With a loud bang, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and countless ice shards flew everywhere.
The "King" was unable to dodge in time and was fiercely struck by this powerful ice explosion, its body suffering a temporary ice attribute erosion.
For a moment, its movements became somewhat sluggish, and its momentum also weakened considerably.
In that fleeting instant, the slight slowdown in speed seemed to become a crucial turning point, already determining the outcome of what was to come.
"Bud!"
"Die!"
Accompanied by an angry roar, filled with endless fury and determination.
Bud swung her sword, this strike carrying the burning anger in her heart.
Because of a momentary lapse that put her master in danger, Bud, as Li Wen's most powerful pet partner at the moment, felt deeply guilty and remorseful.
Normally, although Bud always belittled Li Wen in various ways and occasionally threw tantrums, nothing could hide the deep affection she held for Li Wen in her heart.
Because of this, the power contained in this sword strike was exceptionally strong, and the scale of the sword energy was also magnificent.
In contrast, the Mutated Lightning Slime, not known for its defensive capabilities, was utterly defenseless against Bud's thunderous blow.
Consequently, this poor pet beast instantly lost its combat ability.
And once it loses its combat ability, its ultimate destination can only be one place—the Mind Emperor Re-education Camp.
If it were in an external environment at this moment, perhaps this pet beast would still have a glimmer of hope to escape. However, when it unfortunately encountered Mind Emperor, even that minuscule chance of escape vanished.