Xiao Chen, Old Deng owes you a life!
Old Deng suddenly leaned over and said earnestly.
If it weren't for Chen Shu summoning a slime at a critical moment, he would definitely be a corpse right now.
Is this a big deal for me? Of course not, it's just a small favor. With me here, is there any problem? Definitely not.
Listening to Chen Shu's self-asked and self-answered questions, Old Deng found it strange, but he inwardly acknowledged Chen Shu.
Although the other party seemed unreliable, he could still step up at a crucial moment.
Suddenly, the Windwing Eagle above let out a light cry, and an invisible wind blade descended, instantly killing a Green-Eyed Snake on the treetop.
The lethality of the skill was evident!
Along the way, with the protection of the Windwing Eagle, no more crises occurred.
However, the group also failed to collect any herbs from the异空间 (yì kōng jiān - alternate dimension).
We'll stay here for one night and head back tomorrow morning!
Although there was a high chance of striking it rich in the Azure Origin Forest, it was best not to stay too long, as one would inevitably encounter extremely terrifying creatures.
Chen Shu's mouth watered, and he took out the Bloody Fang Wild Boar meat, setting up his grill again.
"We're in for a treat today," Chen Shu said, his gaze fixed on the large tree above.
Everyone looked up and saw a huge beehive hanging there.
"Wait!"
Zhou Shi's brows furrowed, and he ordered the Windwing Eagle to scout. They discovered that the hive contained only slightly larger bees, not even qualifying as ferocious beasts.
Contract spirits were dispatched to retrieve the beehive, and the bees within naturally perished.
"Let's make some honey-glazed wild boar meat today!"
Soon, the group could smell the mouthwatering aroma, and their eyes were filled with anticipation.
Over twenty catties of wild boar meat were devoured by everyone, leaving a lingering fragrance and making them want more.
"I say, Xiao Chen, why don't you just go to Beast Taming Chef University? You'd be more outstanding than as a Beast Tamer!"
Professions were incredibly diverse nowadays, and Beast Taming Chefs specialized in cooking the meat of ferocious beasts. Long-term consumption could even enhance the attributes of Contract Spirits, making it a respectable and high-end profession in society.
Chen Shu pouted, "Get lost! You're burying a future legendary Beast Tamer! Besides, my best friend Zhang Dali is much better at cooking than I am."
He had indeed learned from Zhang Dali. In terms of cooking, Zhang Dali was exceptionally skilled, even winning the Nánjiāng City Cooking Competition.
After a brief chat, everyone started to feel sleepy.
Zhou Shi said, "Let's get some rest early. The guard duty rotation remains the same today."
Everyone returned to their tents, leaving only Chen Shu and Old Deng to guard the bonfire.
At night, all was silent.
Chen Shu lay by the bonfire, gazing at the clear night sky with a profound look, as if contemplating the meaning of life.
"Tonight's wild boar meat with honey might have been a mistake because I ate too much," Old Deng suddenly broke the silence. "Xiao Chen, you're only seventeen this year, right?"
"Hmm? What? Envious of my youth?" Chen Shu replied, chewing on a blade of grass.
Old Deng chuckled and suddenly said, "She's about the same age as my daughter."
"You're not thinking of introducing your daughter to me, are you? Romance is a major taboo in battle!"
"Why do you sound like you're being taken advantage of? I just want you young people to have a chat."
Saying that, Old Deng took out his phone and opened a photo.
Chen Shu glanced sideways, then stood up and said, "Old Deng, one must have a conscience. Are you repaying kindness with enmity?"
"???" Old Deng's face darkened.
"Did you smear poison on your mouth, kid? What the hell do you mean by repaying kindness with enmity?
Most importantly, you said your daughter is about my age?! That's too much."
Chen Shu was also speechless. The photo showed a little girl wearing a red scarf, holding a certificate that read "Nánjiāng City Chengbei Primary School."
"Do you really think I'm blind!"
"Ahem... she's about to start junior high, and you're in your third year of senior high. Aren't you both attending the same school?"
"Forget it."
Chen Shu was speechless. "You're really a biological father."
As he was chatting idly with Old Deng, options inexplicably appeared before Chen Shu.
[Option One: Roll five meters to the right to dodge the attack. Reward: Contract Spirit Speed +5%]
[Option Two: Believe you have Iron Head Kung Fu and use it to withstand the Earth-Shaking Bear's attack. Reward: Beast Taming Level +1]
His expression froze, as if he was confused, but the next moment, he reacted.
Chen Shu suddenly pushed off the ground, kicking Old Deng several meters away, and using the rebound force to roll several meters himself.
A terrifying giant paw landed precisely where Chen Shu had been.
"Roar!"
A large bear, blending into the night, roared with fierce intent.
"Help! The Black Bear Demon is here to steal the cassock!!"
Chen Shu yelled at the top of his lungs.
The group, who had just fallen asleep, instantly woke up and rushed out of their tents.
A clear cry sounded, and the Windwing Eagle also reacted, unleashing a wind blade that heavily injured the Earth-Shaking Bear, leaving it on the verge of death.
Although the Earth-Shaking Bear was nearly three meters tall and looked extremely terrifying, it was only a level nine ferocious beast.
"Xiao Chen, Old Deng, are you alright?" Zhou Shi walked over and asked with concern.
Chen Shu and the other nodded, indicating they were fine.
But at that moment, Chen Shu's expression changed in shock. "There are accomplices!"
"Roar!"
With the help of the bonfire and moonlight, everyone could vaguely see the figures of bears appearing around them, surrounding them.
Zhou Shi shouted, "Enter combat mode!"
Everyone summoned their Contract Spirits, and the battle was about to begin!
"I clearly sprinkled the dung of the beast lord, so why did so many Earth-Shaking Bears appear?"
Chen Shu suddenly thought of something, licked his lips as if savoring a taste, and said, "Probably because we stole the honey."
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