156: How can it be so weak?

Consultant was puzzled but did not immediately ask.

However, that person did not seem too surprised upon seeing the two of them.

He sized up Consultant and Du Ruo, a sneer appearing on his face.

"Are you two also here in Silver Moon Forest looking for Magical Beasts?"

"That's right," Consultant nodded in reply.

He originally thought the other party was a fellow traveler and was about to ask about the situation in Silver Moon Forest, but that person's eyes suddenly flashed with intensity.

"Haha, great! Then let's have a Beast Tamer Duel!"

When Consultant heard this, he blurted out without thinking:

"Are you crazy?"

"..."

As soon as he said this, the person opposite him froze on the spot.

Consultant frowned deeply. He wasn't trying to insult the person; he genuinely thought there was something wrong with him.

Why would someone want to fight the moment they meet?

Consultant secretly used the system's analysis ability, wanting to see if this person had mental issues. [Name: Ruby.]

[Race: Human.]

[Awakened Class: Beast Tamer.]

[Level: 15.]

[Affiliation: Emerald Dreamscape.]

[System Evaluation: A common Beast Tamer in the Emerald Dreamscape!]

[Special Note: In the Emerald Dreamscape, after leaving the city, all areas are free battlegrounds for Beast Tamers. Beast Tamers can freely challenge each other to duels, and victory will increase the Beast Tamer's level.]

So, this is a 'tradition'?

Consultant only recalled Qian Li's warning after seeing the last line of the prompt.

No wonder he said there were many Beast Tamers outside the city and that they needed to stay far away from them... But Consultant wasn't too worried; in fact, he was a little excited.

If he could only secure victory, his Beast Tamer level would increase.

This was countless times easier than how Consultant had previously raised his Beast Tamer level!

Moreover, a Beast Tamer's strength is mostly related to their Magical Beasts, so even if the opponent was ten levels higher than him, the fight wouldn't necessarily be one-sided.

"Hey, you two are really weird. Are you agreeing or not?"

Ruby looked at Consultant and Du Ruo, who remained silent, and pressed them with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.

This was clearly an area dedicated to Beast Tamer duels and taming Magical Beasts, yet these two looked completely bewildered and ignorant of the rules.

Du Ruo still looked confused on the side, so Consultant quickly stepped forward and spoke:

"I'll do it!"

As Consultant spoke, he pulled Du Ruo aside before looking back at Ruby.

When Ruby heard Consultant's reply, he raised an eyebrow, seemingly delighted.

He grinned, rolled up his sleeves, and clapped his hands.

Soon, a rustling sound came from the jungle, and three Magical Beasts appeared beside Ruby.

"These are my Magical Beasts!"

Ruby said this as the three Magical Beasts stood before him.

Consultant scanned the three Magical Beasts, and the system quickly provided information on all three.

One of the Magical Beasts looked like a fish with two feet. Its body was mostly blue, only its abdomen and eyes were orange, and black fins grew on its head and back.

[Monster Name: Mudmire Fish.]

[Level: 16.]

[Race: Terrestrial Fish Clan.]

[Nature: Neutral Good.]

[Description: It can move quickly through mud, even faster than swimming in water. Its waist and legs are developed, allowing it to walk on land.]

[System Evaluation: An evolved Magical Beast, possessing Water-type skills.]

Consultant shifted his gaze to the next one.

This Magical Beast was about a meter tall, entirely green, and looked like a cross between a lizard and a praying mantis.

On both sides of its arms grew two leaf-like structures, sharp as blades... green leaves?

[Monster Name: Forest Lizard.]

[Level: 16.]

[Race: Lizard Clan.]

[Nature: Neutral Good.]

[Description: Its body color and swift movements allow the Forest Lizard to hide within the forest.]

[System Evaluation: An evolved Magical Beast, possessing Wood-type skills.]

Seeing this, Consultant narrowed his eyes, seemingly realizing something, and then turned to look at the last one.

This Magical Beast looked like a bird, its head feathers fluttering, and its body displaying a fiery red color.

[Monster Name: Firepower Bird.]

[Level: 16.]

[Race: Bird Clan.]

[Nature: Neutral Good.]

[Description: Possessing strong fighting spirit, the power of its legs is great enough to shatter rocks!]

[System Evaluation: An evolved Magical Beast, possessing Fire-type skills.]

Heh... Just as I thought!

These three Magical Beasts evoked some childhood memories in Consultant's mind... "Let's get ready to start!"

Ruby said, brimming with confidence.

These three Magical Beasts were all his Soul Magical Beasts, having been with him since he was very young.

And they had all completed their evolution.

Looking across the entire Silver Moon Forest, Ruby was considered a powerful Beast Tamer!

Consultant chuckled internally, nodded, and then thought for a moment.

The only Magical Beasts he could use were Slime and Black Marsh.

Ruby had three Magical Beasts.

In terms of quantity, the opponent had a slight advantage, but compared to the Magical Beasts' levels, the opponent was simply insignificant.

All three Magical Beasts were newly evolved at Level 16.

Never mind Black Marsh, a Level 89 Magical Beast about to advance to the Ninth Tier; even Slime alone had already reached Level 40!

But this was just a normal duel, and he had no enmity with Ruby.

Therefore, Consultant did not plan on letting Black Marsh fight, lest he cause too severe damage to Ruby's three Magical Beasts.

"Duen Dwen, I'm leaving it to you!"

After hearing Consultant's command, Slime immediately blinked its little eyes and bounced forward twice.

Black Marsh lay on Consultant's shoulder, not even glancing at the three pitifully weak Magical Beasts in front of them.

It remained silent, turning its head to look toward the depths of the Silver Moon Forest.

Over there, a trace of powerful aura was faintly dissipating.

"Huh? A Slime?"

Ruby's face darkened as he looked at the Magical Beast Consultant sent out.

Even within the Emerald Dreamscape, Slimes were one of the lowest-level Magical Beasts.

Ruby had three second-evolution Magical Beasts, yet the opponent sent out a Slime—this was clearly looking down on him!

He raised a hand and coldly shouted, "Go, Mudmire Fish!"

The blue terrestrial fish wiggled its body forward, grinning slightly.

The Magical Beast and the Beast Tamer generally shared the same mindset.

Since Ruby held a disdainful attitude toward Consultant, the Mudmire Fish naturally didn't regard Slime highly either!

When both sides sent out their Magical Beasts, it meant the duel had begun!

But Consultant was not in a hurry to issue commands. He carefully observed Ruby and his Magical Beasts, intending to learn some of the rules and experience of Beast Tamer duels.

As an experienced Beast Tamer, Ruby quickly issued a command to the Mudmire Fish.

"Mudmire Fish, use Turbid Flow!"

The Mudmire Fish's two fins quickly rose, then it opened its mouth and took a deep breath.

A stream of muddy water gushed out!

As the attack was about to hit, Consultant was stunned.

"Uh... Why is it so weak?"