17: The third contracted beast

It was already evening when Xu Le returned home.

The Little Dog quickly greeted him, spinning in circles.

Xu Le thought it was hungry, but when he walked to its food bowl, he found half of the dog food still left.

“Don't like this brand of dog food?”

The Little Dog shook its head frantically, opening its mouth wide and sticking out its tongue with a fawning smile.

Xu Le asked again, “Want to become my pet?”

The Little Dog nodded frantically, looking at him expectantly.

Xu Le smiled.

He remembered when he first contracted the Little Yellow Chicken, it was shivering and didn't dare to resist;

When he contracted the Little Black Snake, it wanted to resist, but its strength was too weak.

Now that there was exactly one pet slot available and the Little Dog was taking the initiative to join, he might as well accept it.

He easily drew a Contract Array, and the Little Dog couldn't wait to jump into position.

Xu Le input his mana, the Formation activated, and he easily took the Little Dog into his Contract Space.

He clicked open the Little Dog's attribute panel.

【contracted beast】 Little Dog (Name can be changed)

【Race】 Howling Celestial Dog (SSS-Rank)

【Rank】 0

【Strength】 20 (+1453)

【Agility】 30 (+1453)

【Physique】 20 (+1452)

【Mental Energy】 30 (+1455)

【Equipment】 None

【Talent】 Relying on Master's Might

When the master can be sensed, it can share 50% of the master's four-dimensional attributes.

【Skills】

1. Call Friends and Companions

For every 120 mana points consumed, it can summon a Clone with the same attributes, lasting for 5 minutes. (No cooldown, Clones cannot use skills)

2. Exhilarating Roar

Consumes 200 mana points to roar loudly, increasing the morale of allies within a range of Mental Energy × 1 meter by 50%, and increasing four-dimensional attributes by 20%. (No cooldown, does not stack)

3. Fierce Dog Assault

Consumes 180 mana points to leave an indelible mark on an enemy; activating it again allows for direct teleportation to the enemy's side. (The mark automatically disappears if the enemy exceeds the range of Mental Energy × 10 meters) Cooldown: 300 seconds.

4. Silence Throttle

Consumes 300 mana points to Bite the enemy's throat, dealing Strength × 1.2 × duration (seconds) damage, while silencing the enemy's skills. Cooldown: 180 seconds.

Seeing the Little Dog's talent, Xu Le didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

However, after seeing the specific description, he felt that while the name wasn't exactly stunning, it was certainly full of 'Soul.'

It was a talent that completely relied on the master's attributes to make a living.

The skills seemed ordinary, but once put into use, they would definitely be effective.

Take the first skill, for example: after inheriting his talent, the Little Dog had 1485 Mental Energy, which meant it had 14,850 mana points.

Using the skill, it could summon up to 123 Clones with four-dimensional attributes close to 1500. Even without skills, who would dare say they weren't afraid of simple basic attacks?

After the Little Dog appeared in the Contract Space, the Little Yellow Chicken held its head high and walked in a splayed gait toward the Little Dog.

The Little Black Snake followed behind the Little Yellow Chicken with a curious expression.

The Little Dog understood instantly and ran behind the Little Black Snake, acting like a well-behaved baby.

A light of wisdom flickered in the dog's eyes: 'Eldest Brother and Second Brother are above me; when we fight in the future, I'll stay by Master's side to cheer you on.'

The Little Yellow Chicken didn't know what the Little Dog was thinking, but seeing its submission, it returned to its own territory satisfied.

Seeing the two big brothers leave, the Little Dog communicated with Xu Le through the contract, expressing its desire to come out and play in the room.

Xu Le didn't refuse and released all three contracted beasts.

The Little Yellow Chicken, the Little Black Snake, and... a majestic dog over a meter tall with black fur all over, ears standing up like blades, eyes like lightning, and a handsome tuft of white fur right in the middle of its head.

Yes, the Little Dog had directly revealed its original form as the Howling Demonic Dog.

Little Yellow Chicken, Little Black Snake: '...'

Why does it feel like the third one has a lot of schemes? Is it too late for us to show our original forms now?

But it feels like Master prefers our current forms!

Xu Le didn't pay attention to the three pets' little thoughts; he took a bottle of Happy Water from the fridge and started drinking.

The next day.

In the southern suburbs, at the Rank 40 Silver-Back Demonic Wolf dungeon.

Li Yang rushed over, covered in sweat: “Brother Le, why did you call me here so suddenly?”

Xu Le smiled and pointed at the dungeon: “A Rank 40 Abyss-level dungeon. Interested in a run?”

“Ah—you, I...”

Even as brothers of many years, Li Yang's mouth went dry at this moment.

He understood Xu Le's character; if he wasn't absolutely certain, he definitely wouldn't do it.

To be able to clear a Rank 40 Abyss dungeon now, just how high must his Rank be?

He didn't dare think about it, he completely didn't dare to think about it.

Xu Le patted his shoulder: “Are we doing this or not?”

“We're doing it! Only an idiot wouldn't! But I'll pay for the entry fee!” Li Yang's eyes were bloodshot, looking much like Yun Zhonghe seeing Dao Baifeng.

“Fine!”

Xu Le didn't argue and directly selected the Abyss difficulty. Li Yang agreed, and after paying 400,000 Credits, the two entered the dungeon.

The dungeon scene was a vast prairie. A gentle breeze blew, and the lush green grass swayed, revealing a small pack of Silver-Back Demonic Wolves.

“Awoooo—”

A demonic wolf craned its neck and howled, and the howls of other demonic wolves echoed from all directions in response.

Then came the dense sound of grass being brushed aside from all around.

Wolves are social animals.

One wolf calls, a hundred wolves respond!

And there were far more than a hundred wolves responding here.

Thinking of hundreds or even more demonic wolves charging over, Li Yang's face couldn't help but change, and his hand holding the shield trembled slightly.

“Le... Brother Le, are we really going to take on these beasts?”

“Yeah!”

Xu Le used Divine Eye to look at one of the leading Demonic Wolf Commanders.

【Silver-Back Demonic Wolf】

【Rank】 36

【Health】 6000/6000

【Mana】 3000/3000

【Strength】 400

【Agility】 800

【Physique】 400

【Mental Energy】 200

【Talent】 Pack Mentality

【Skills】 Raid, Bite, Wind Blast Blade

“That's it?”

Xu Le couldn't help but feel a bit dismissive.

These demonic wolves were more than one level below the ones contaminated by Demonic Qi. The elite leaders barely matched the template of an S-rank Professional, just with a bit more health and mana.

The ordinary wolves were bound to be even worse.

The Little Yellow Chicken, Little Black Snake, and Little Dog stood behind Xu Le, itching for a fight.

Xu Le used “Mind Link” and began to relay orders to the three contracted beasts.

The Little Yellow Chicken took the lead, using “Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens” to create nine Clones, which scattered and cast “Meteor Fire Rain.”

The nine clusters of red clouds almost formed a continuous ring, splitting the wolf pack into two parts.

“Awoooo...” The Wolf King roared, and the wolves, ignoring the fear in their hearts, charged toward the gaps in the fire rain.

The Little Black Snake glanced in the direction of the Wolf King and slithered into the grass to seek it out.

The little snake, only as thick as a chopstick, didn't attract the attention of any demonic wolf at all. It soon reached the Wolf King's side, flew onto it like an arrow, and used “Despair Strangulation,” transforming into a giant python to coil around it tightly.

“Awoooo—”

Under attack, the Wolf King let out an angry roar.

Receiving orders, the wolf pack did not turn back to help; instead, they charged even more frantically. Even though the fire rain was woven like a net and entering it meant death, they still charged through without hesitation.

Five wolves charged in front of Xu Le, excitedly baring their fangs, saliva dripping, looking exceptionally hideous.

Call Friends and Companions!

The Little Dog used its first skill, its mana instantly emptying, and 123 Clones with four-dimensional attributes of nearly 1500 points charged out.

“Awoo, Woof Woof!”

The pack of dogs scattered and charged. Before the five wolves that had struggled so hard to reach them could react, they were torn to pieces by the pack of dogs.