123: Forced Operation

Wu Yan was a quasi-legendary Beastmaster, and he summoned three pets simultaneously.

Name: Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox

Grade: Earth Tier Peak Grade

Attribute: Ice

Skills: Ice Thorn (Advanced), Frost Strike (Advanced)

Level: Mature Six-Stage Early

Name: Striped Centipede

Grade: Earth Tier Common Grade

Attributes: Earth, Wood

Skills: Earth Armor (Advanced), Wood Thorns (Advanced), Poison Thorn (Advanced)

Level: Mature Five-Stage Early

Name: Three-legged Golden Crow

Grade: Heaven Tier Middle Grade

Attribute: Light

Skills: Anti-Stealth (Advanced), Light Healing Spell (Advanced)

Level: Mature Two-Stage Middle

"Gu Xiaoyue, I know you can go invisible, but unfortunately, my pet can counter stealth!

I saved up for several years to afford a Heaven Tier pet, but it has such useless attribute skills!

However, if I can kill you today, it won't be a waste to have raised it for two years! Hahahaha!"

Wu Yan laughed maniacally, as if Gu Xiaoyue and Chu Li's pets and heavenly treasures were already in his grasp.

"Where's your bodyguard?"

Gu Xiaoyue quietly asked Chu Li. Since Wu Yan had an anti-stealth pet, she and Chu Li definitely couldn't escape by going invisible.

Sweat beaded on Chu Li's forehead. "I didn't let him follow today!"

He thought that the fewer people knew about Xiao Han's contact with Xiao Yue, the better.

Plus, he had already shared his stealth skill, so he had a life-saving skill and didn't bring a bodyguard at all!

Gu Xiaoyue's palms were also sweating. Little Bear Qingqing, along with Chu Li's Teng Snake and Fire Phoenix, were all Mature Three-Stage pets.

They had no chance against Mature Six-Stage and Five-Stage pets.

If Xiao Qi were awake, they could have retreated safely, but Xiao Qi was absorbing the energy of the Huanpo Lotus and sleeping!

Wu Yan approached them step by step. "Isn't it a coincidence? I received your bounty at the Beastmaster Association.

Although the star coins aren't much, you have a lot of treasures!

Oh right, and a God-Rank Pet! Hahaha!"

Gu Xiaoyue's expression changed drastically. "How did you know I have a God-Rank Pet?"

"It doesn't matter if I tell you; you'll die knowing!"

Wu Yan was very smug. "Han Qiao, who was forced to drop out by you, is my cousin!

She knew you joined the National Team and specifically told me!

That day I stayed at your house, I wanted to make a move, but who knew you'd arrange me in the same room as Coach Huo!"

Sure enough, Gu Xiaoyue's sixth sense that day was accurate, and it was fortunate that she arranged Wu Yan and Coach Huo in the same room.

Otherwise, Wu Yan might have attacked her that very night!

Gu Xiaoyue summoned Little Nine Qingqing, and Chu Li summoned Teng Snake, Fire Phoenix, and Lihuo Red-Eyed Beast.

The disparity in pet levels made Wu Yan even more confident of victory.

"You think these underdeveloped things can deal with my Mature Six-Stage and Five-Stage pets?

Once I kill you, these pets can all be sold for a good price! Hahaha!"

Gu Xiaoyue set up an Earth Shield, and Qingqing sang Luan Song, attempting to control Wu Yan's pets.

Except for the Three-legged Golden Crow, which was slightly affected, the Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox and Striped Centipede recovered almost instantly after being controlled for only half a second.

"Instead of wasting energy, surrender, and I can let you die more painlessly!"

Wu Yan's gaze was greedy and maniacal as he directed the Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox and Striped Centipede to attack Gu Xiaoyue.

Gu Xiaoyue extended her hand and cast Thunderbolt Spell, striking the Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox.

Although it suffered some injuries, her Thunderbolt Spell was shared with the Mature Six-Stage Xiao Qi, and the damage difference from Xiao Qi was considerable.

This attack enraged Wu Yan. "You dare to struggle! Snow Fox, Centipede, go!"

The Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox, also fueled by the anger of being injured, attacked Gu Xiaoyue and Chu Li. Just one Ice Thorn struck the Earth Shield, causing it to crack and look like it would shatter into countless pieces.

The Striped Centipede also accelerated, about to rush in front of Gu Xiaoyue.

What to do? Are they going to die here?

Gu Xiaoyue didn't think much, raising her sword to stab, when suddenly, Xiao Qi in her Yu Beast Space abruptly opened his eyes, his golden eyes shining exceptionally brightly.

He spoke with the excitement of impending battle, "Let me out!"

At this moment, Xiao Qi had forcibly absorbed the energy of the Huanpo Lotus, upgrading to Mature Seven-Stage.

Gu Xiaoyue hesitated for a moment, then summoned Xiao Qi.

"I just slept for a bit, and now any petty scoundrel dares to act so smug!"

Xiao Qi focused on the Striped Centipede, unleashing a combo of Thunderbolt Spell and Lightning Strike, turning it into a piece of charcoal!

The lightning attacks affected the Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox and the Three-legged Golden Crow, severely injuring them and knocking them unconscious!

Wu Yan's face instantly turned pale. "H-how is this possible? You're only Mature Five—"

Before he could finish, Gu Xiaoyue had already flashed in front of him, a sword slash across his throat ending him!

Wu Yan's eyes were wide as he staggered back two steps before falling straight down.

He had thought Xiao Qi was only Mature Five-Stage, never expecting that Xiao Qi's combo could kill his Mature Five-Stage pet!

With Wu Yan dead, the Heavenly Mountain Snow Fox and Three-legged Golden Crow lying on the ground gradually shrunk, turning into two pet beast eggs.

Items from Wu Yan's Yu Beast Space were scattered on the ground, and Gu Xiaoyue rummaged through them.

Aside from Heaven Tier and Earth Tier beast food, there were only some wilderness survival supplies.

"So poor! No wonder he wanted my life and treasures!"

Gu Xiaoyue felt extremely frustrated, remembering her own 300,000 star coins—that was just the price of a Mature Three-Stage fierce beast's corpse!

She put away the pet beast eggs and beast food, took Wu Yan's brain, and changed the startup password with his fingerprint.

The star coin balance on Wu Yan's brain was only a few tens of thousands of star coins.

Gu Xiaoyue shook her head, put everything into her Yu Beast Space, and gave Chu Li a look.

Chu Li understood and had Fire Phoenix incinerate Wu Yan into ash.

With the alarm lifted, Xiao Qi, who had been holding on, immediately knelt down, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Xiao Qi!"

Gu Xiaoyue quickly knelt in front of him, at a loss. "How could this happen?"

"I forcibly absorbed the Huanpo Lotus and suffered a backlash."

Xiao Qi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "But if I didn't come out, we'd all be gone!"

Seeing Gu Xiaoyue's distressed expression, he rubbed her head. "Don't worry, I'll just sleep for a few more days."

Gu Xiaoyue nodded vigorously and returned him to her Yu Beast Space. "Get some good rest. When Little Lan wakes up, I'll have her check on you."

Chu Li, standing by, felt a little wistful. He always claimed he would protect Gu Xiaoyue, but he always ended up being protected by her instead.

He looked at Gu Xiaoyue's now upright figure, hesitating to speak. "Xiao Yue—"

Gu Xiaoyue thought for a moment, then took out two Huanpo Lotuses. "Chu Li, when Qingqing and Fire Phoenix reach Mature Four-Stage, eat them together.

They'll directly upgrade to Mature Six-Stage!"

Chu Li didn't refuse, putting away the Huanpo Lotuses. He, too, was now unprecedentedly eager for strength!

They returned to the National Team's special training base, where Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen met them at the entrance.

"Why are you back so late? You two weren't on a date, were you?"

He Zhichen's tone was a little sour.

Chu Li said wearily, "Xiao Yue had a bounty on her head before. On the way back, we encountered an assassin—"