The Monster is Coming

Chapter 325 Soul Beast Merchant, Unexpected Customer

The 3-hour race was sustained entirely by consuming air.

Just as his inner energy was about to run out, Yu Chuan finally arrived at the area where his teammates were.

This is a dark purple swamp, appearing abruptly in the dreamlike Forest Realm.

On the map, it looks like a wound that has been forcibly torn open by some force.

In the center of the swamp stood a den of flesh and blood, its surface crawling with various spiritual patterns that pulsated like blood vessels. Every few seconds, it would spew out a cloud of eerie green mist.

Yu Chuan wiped away his sweat and scanned his surroundings.

Compared to the magnificent and dreamlike forest environment behind me, this area under my feet seemed to have been deliberately de-saturated, with a faint smell of blood in the air, yet it had a strange attraction.

"it's here."

Just then, the captain peeked out from behind a cracked black boulder and waved to him.

The captain, nicknamed "pig teammate," has an abstract design: a shiny bald head, a large gold chain made of weapon modules around his neck, a treasure-hunting rat perched on his right shoulder, and a floral shirt. He's clearly not a serious player.

Yu Chuan decisively bypassed the boulder and met his teammates whom he had never met before.

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw my teammates' outfits.

I also understood what "birds of a feather flock together" means.

The outfits of these teammates are all outrageous.

The assassin teammate crouching in the corner was wearing a fluorescent pink bodysuit with the words "Seeking Backstab" printed on the back.

The support player, leaning against a tree, had a game ID that read "Healing you until you vomit," wore a nurse's uniform, and had a small advertisement on his chest that read "Cures all diseases"...

The other players in the team all had similar styles, making Yu Chuan feel out of place.

In comparison, my black clothes actually look pretty good.

"Brother, come over here and let's discuss tactics. I'll explain in detail what we need to do next."

The captain hooked his arm around his shoulder, warmly pulled him to sit down on the ground, and casually picked up a twig, pointing to the distorted pattern drawn on the ground:

"You've already explained the plan on your way here, but you haven't told us about the situation inside the lair yet."

As he spoke, the captain pointed the branch in his hand toward the entrance of the nest:
"There is a formation here that attracts prey. We found this place while we were chasing prey... According to the explanation in the guide, the formation's function is to receive the power of the rules to incubate soul beast seeds, and secondly, to lure prey."

"There are two types of prey here. The first type is prey with a life strength higher than that of a soul beast. Once detected by the formation, it will be crushed and turned into flesh and blood nutrients to nourish the soul beast seed."

"The second type of prey is weaker than the life strength of a soul beast. They will be allowed to pass through the formation. Once inside the soul beast's lair, they will be devoured by the soul beast, losing their memories, combat talents, and a series of other abilities. Therefore, we need a weaker player to go inside and steal the soul beast seeds."

After listening to the captain's explanation, Yu Chuan had some doubts:

"Captain, it's easy to get weaklings. Just find a teammate to decompose their life soul. As long as the evolution points from the decomposition aren't used, their combat power will drop quickly."

Upon hearing this, the captain helplessly shrugged:
“We’ve already reached the eighth star vein slot. Even just the attribute bonus from the body tempering level is stronger than the strength of a soul beast cub. Even if we completely decompose the life soul, we still can’t pass the array detection.”

Yu Chuan nodded in understanding, then continued to ask:

"Captain, now that you've told me this secret, aren't you afraid I'll keep all the profits for myself?"

"It's just a game, why be so calculating?" The teammate waved his hand dismissively.
"We are all veteran players who qualified when the Senluolin Realm opened. We have made many friends along the way and have never encountered such a disgusting player. Besides, this Soul Beast Nest is not a one-time opportunity. The Soul Beast Seeds produced inside are endless."

"Besides, this place isn't safe. Without teamwork, the soul slaves guarding the soul beasts inside will chase you out. If there's no backup outside, you'll still die... And the soul beasts you steal, without imprinting a control mark and cleansing them with the purification system, can't be stored in the pet space. You'll need teammates to help you with all of that."

As he spoke, the teammate grinned and patted Yu Chuan on the shoulder:

“Brother, since you contacted me, it means we are destined to meet... So, instead of worrying about the problems you mentioned, we should think about how to get more soul beast seeds. Once our soul beast farm is on the right track, everyone can earn sacrificial power from it, and everyone will be happy.”

Upon hearing these words, Yu Chuan nodded vigorously.

Although the captain's "pig teammate" outfit was rather abstract, Yu Chuan quickly figured out his straightforward personality after just a few words of conversation.

This is a teammate I can trust.

"By the way, Captain, are you sure that manipulating the life soul can control the soul beast? Logically speaking, soul beasts are also products of rules. Do we need to modify their life logic by injecting sacrificial power like Shuyan did?"

At this moment, Yu Chuan thought of the relevant settings for the Book Warriors.

"Don't worry, I consulted the guide. Soul beasts are just derivative energy products of the Soul Shaping Rules, unlike the control of life souls in our player system. They can be completely controlled. Although they need to be purified, there is no need to re-edit the life logic like the Book Warriors."

With the plan proven feasible, Yu Chuan immediately felt relieved.

The captain grinned at this moment:
"The only problem is that there are companion soul slaves of soul beast seeds in the soul beast's nest. Your strength may not be enough to defeat them, so you have to be prepared to die and come back again. Remember not to be greedy once you go in. Once you steal a soul beast cub, run towards the exit. We will meet you outside."

"Understood." Yu Chuan stood up, ready to set off.

What follows will be a race against death to mine for gold.

"Drink your medicine. Make sure you're fully recovered before going in. You must have used up a lot of your energy on the journey."

Upon hearing the captain's words, Yu Chuan looked somewhat embarrassed.

The captain seemed to notice his embarrassment and patted him on the shoulder with a smile:

"Brother, what's wrong with not having enough resources? Just tell us if you need anything. Fate brought us together as friends in the game, this little potion is nothing." With that, the captain laughed heartily and tossed the potion over.
"Once we pull off this job, we can drink anything, not just intermediate-level potions, but even top-level recovery potions."

"Our team values ​​mutual help and support. When playing games, it's all about brotherhood."

"Thank you Captain."

"polite."

The assassin player crouching nearby also threw over two bottles of blue potions at that moment:
"Here you go, brother. This is an antidote. The instructions say there's a toxic mist inside. Drink one bottle before you go in; it will keep you going for half an hour."

Moved, Yu Chuan drank the potions one by one and then headed towards the soul beast's nest.

Arriving at the Soul Beast's lair, he took a deep breath and stepped into the dark passageway.

At that moment, the captain's voice came:
"Remember to go live."

"opened."

Passing through the almost transparent light curtain, the interior scene unfolded before Yu Chuan's eyes.

The interior of the nest was not as gloomy and terrifying as one might imagine; instead, it was enveloped in a dreamy, ethereal blue glow.

Countless translucent hyphae can be seen intertwining between the cave walls, forming a huge luminous neural network that pulsates slowly with a certain rhythm.

I walked carefully inside, the ground along the way covered with glowing blue moss, and every step I took stirred up tiny particles of light.

These light particles lingered briefly in the air before slowly settling down, forming a flowing halo around the feet.

Descending dozens of meters, countless crystal-like mushrooms hang from the dome overhead.

Yu Chuan held his breath and walked slowly along the passageway formed by the mycelial network.

The glowing moss beneath his feet rippled with each step, leaving a trail of footprints that gradually faded behind him.

As we rounded a bend, the halo of light from the mycelial network suddenly flickered.

Just then, the captain's voice rang in his mind:

"Be careful, the guide view can reveal something lurking in the shadows."

No sooner had his teammate finished speaking than a semi-transparent figure suddenly swooped down from the mushrooms above.

Yu Chuan dodged to the side, his sharp claws grazing his neck, sending a chill down his spine.

The thing revealed its true form after it landed.

Its outline is almost humanoid, but it has insect-like joints, and its whole body is made of flowing, dark blue energy.

After the analysis was completed, relevant information appeared in Yu Chuan's mind.

【Soul Returns·Soul Slave】：
Hunting Level: 38
Target Description: Soul Beast Companion Guardians specially bred by the Soul Return Clan. They are formed from the remnant souls of those they devour. Their duties are clear: they will tear intruders to shreds but not kill them until the prey is unable to resist. Then, they will summon other soul beasts to devour the prey through a soul power link.

……

Upon receiving the analyzed information, crimson qi erupted, and Yu Chuan spun around, sweeping a whip kick towards the Soul Slave's waist.

But the Soul Slave neither dodged nor avoided; the part of the body that was kicked rippled like the surface of water, gradually neutralizing the impact.

On the contrary, Yu Chuan felt a bone-chilling cold on his right leg, and a layer of frost instantly formed on his trouser leg, but it quickly dissipated under the blessing of the Unyielding property.

He immediately changed tactics, his left hand forming a claw as he reached for the soul slave's head:

"Taste this."

He inhaled sharply, and the food entered his body, transforming into a surging, burning aura that enveloped his right arm.

Click!

The Soul Slave's arm was broken by this attack.

"Brother, watch out behind you!"

The team leader noticed the anomaly through the guidance perspective and immediately alerted the team again via the team channel.

Without looking back, Yu Chuan rolled to the right, and the other soul slave's sharp claws grazed his back, tearing three icy rips in his black cloth clothes.

Two soul slaves surrounded him, one in front and one behind.

The mycelial network overhead flickered violently, and more eerie blue figures emerged at the end of the passage.

"Run! Hand it over to the exit!"

The dark blue figure at the end of the passage surged in like a tide.

The mycelial network flickered at high frequency, turning the entire passage a dangerous dark red.

Without saying a word, Yu Chuan turned and ran away.

But the fluorescent moss underfoot suddenly became sticky, and every step felt like walking on glue.

The soul slave behind him emitted a high-frequency shriek, the sound making his temples throb.

A dark blue claw-like wind grazed the back of his neck, instantly causing a layer of frost to form on his back.

"Lower your head!"

Hearing the captain's roar, Yu Chuan suddenly lowered his head.

A soul slave's sharp claws swept across his head, shaving off a tuft of his hair.

Under the threat of death, adrenaline surged, and his internal energy was pushed to its limit, propelling Yu Chuan's body to race wildly towards the cave entrance.

"Faster!" came the urging from his teammate over the communicator.

The corner of the passage was just a stone's throw away, but the five soul slaves behind them had already surrounded them.

The fastest of the soul slaves suddenly flashed and appeared directly behind him, its sharp claws aimed straight for his heart.

Following his teammates' reminder, Yu Chuan lunged forward without hesitation, narrowly avoiding the sharp claws.

After landing, it rolled forward continuously due to inertia, then got up and continued running wildly.

The cave entrance was just a stone's throw away. After judging the approximate distance, Yu Chuan pushed off with his feet, leaped into the air, and flew straight through the cave entrance.

But the Soul Slaves did not stop their pursuit at all, and the five Soul Slaves chased out of the cave one after another.

Just as the Soul Slave's claws were about to pierce Yu Chuan's back, a blood-red chain suddenly shot out from the side, wrapped around Yu Chuan's waist and pulled hard.

Just as Yu Chuan was about to land, he was suddenly pulled off course by the chains in mid-air, narrowly avoiding the soul slaves' deadly attack.

He rolled twice on the ground to dissipate the force, and when he looked up, he saw the blood-red chain in the captain's hand, which swiftly retracted into his palm like a serpent.

Then, the support player in the team cast a Life Link, giving him another layer of protection.

On the other side, the magic-type player in the team raised his hand and activated the Ice Mist Breath trait, condensing countless ice arrows around himself. With a casual wave of his hand, the ice arrows shot out, piercing through the half-real and half-illusory bodies of the five soul slaves.

The assassin teammate also emerged from his shadow form at this moment, each holding a short blade crackling with purple lightning, his figure moving like a ghost among the frozen soul slaves.

With each one it swept past, the lightning on the blade intensified by three times.

With a final strike, the twin blades crossed and slashed, causing all five soul slaves to explode into countless ice crystals.

"pretty."

The team captain, a complete idiot, clapped and laughed, then tossed a healing potion at Yu Chuan:
"Brother, recover your strength first. We're not in a hurry. Once we've killed all the soul slaves, we can capture any soul beasts we want."

Yu Chuan nodded, bit open the bottle cap, and drank it all in one gulp.

As the cool medicine slid down his throat, Yu Chuan immediately felt a warm current burst from his stomach, instantly surging to his limbs and bones.

A tingling, numbing sensation, like ants gnawing at the three dark wounds on his back, was forced out of the lingering chill of the Soul Slave. The chilling energy lingering on his skin condensed into tiny ice crystals before falling off in a flurry.

He stretched his shoulders, glanced at his rapidly recovering health bar, and then stood up.

"Fully revived." Yu Chuan twisted his neck, feeling the Qi surging through his meridians like a river.

"Remember, don't be greedy. If you encounter danger, retreat. We'll be waiting at the cave entrance." The assassin player in the team wiped the liquid off his dagger and said with a smile.

"clear."

Yu Chuan nodded solemnly, turned around and came to the front of the soul beast's nest, stepping into the dark passageway.

This time he was more cautious, constantly scanning his surroundings along the way.

Arriving at the bend where he had just encountered the soul slaves, and continuing to venture about a hundred meters deeper, the scene before him made him gasp for breath.

Hundreds of soul beast eggs were seen floating quietly inside the circular cave, connected by spiderweb-like nerve cords.

Pale blue particles of light float around each egg, drawing in derived energy through the energy transmission nodes of the docking rules.

This is exactly the kind of soul beast seed they want.

"Captain, target spotted, prepare to move in."

He lowered his voice to report, while cautiously glancing around.

A large number of soul slaves could be seen sleeping in the corner, their curled-up postures resembling those of fetuses in the womb.

"I saw the live stream. Try to make a move. If the soul slave wakes up, run outside. Don't be reckless."

Yu Chuan nodded and quietly approached the Soul Beast Seed.

Just as he reached out to touch the nearest egg, a drop of mucus suddenly dripped from the cave ceiling.

Yu Chuan suddenly retreated, and the ground where he had been standing was corroded, wisps of blue smoke rising from it.

Looking up, I saw countless blood-red eyes opening up within the mycelial network.

Upon analysis, it was discovered that it was a different form of soul slave.

"We've been spotted! Run!" the team leader shouted in the team chat.

Just then, a soul slave resembling a bat swooped down, but Yu Chuan dodged it by spinning around, his inner energy condensing into a thin blade in his palm as he slashed horizontally.

Cut this soul slave in half.

The Soul Slave's powerful reshaping ability is meaningless in the face of the player system.

Even the evil spirits of the Black Tide couldn't heal it, let alone soul beasts.

As the notification of successfully defeating the challenger rang in his mind, Yu Chuan decisively turned and sprinted away. He really wanted to take the two Soul Beast Seeds with him.

But as the captain said, matters of interest are not something to be rushed.

The spatial bag cannot contain "items" with complete life forms, and the pet space can only accept purified and cleansed life forms. Running with a soul beast seed will only limit its escape speed.

Faced with a swarm of soul slaves that swooped down like bats, Yu Chuan sprinted towards the cave entrance.

But this time, an unexpected incident still occurred.

He was four or five hundred meters away from the cave entrance and had no time to retreat before being surrounded by the faster-moving soul slaves.

The relentless onslaught was impossible to defend against.

The Soul Slave's sharp claws tore through his throat, but the excruciating pain lasted only a short while before Yu Chuan's vision sank into boundless darkness, and his soul returned to the Emperor's Palace.

As soon as he entered the small dark room, he received 2000 points of sacrificial power from the captain.

Transfer note: Don't be discouraged, bro. Go to the Armored Vehicle Factory and get an Electric Steed or a Simple Hoverboard. We'll be hunting for you near our usual spot. Winning and losing are common for players, there's no need to feel guilty.

"What a great captain!"

Everyone says that veteran players are arrogant, but this bald captain with a ridiculous ID showed Yu Chuan a different kind of veteran player demeanor.

This shows that only a small portion of veteran players like to show off in front of newbies; there are still many enthusiastic veteran players who are willing to help newbies grow and offer various forms of encouragement.

Pulling himself together, while still in the dark room, he began to look through guides on how to use Qi.

An hour later, Yu Chuan spent 1200 points of sacrificial power in Dizhong Village to equip a simplified version of a hoverboard and headed towards the area where his teammates were again.

With the aid of a vehicle, he reached his teammates' location in only one-fifth of the time it had taken before.

With a sudden stop, Yu Chuan landed steadily at the entrance of the Soul Beast's Nest on his hoverboard.

He took a deep breath, circulating his inner energy to adjust himself to his optimal state.

"I'm in."

"Go in without worry, don't be afraid of dying, there's plenty of time, we'll wait for you outside." The captain poked his head out from the side of the boulder, gave him a thumbs up from afar, and grinned to reveal his shiny white teeth.

Yu Chuan gave a thumbs-up and turned to enter the nest.

Upon stepping back into the passageway, he sensed something was amiss.

The mycelial network on the wall was more active than before, emitting a dangerous red glow.

He shone lightly, his inner energy forming a thin protective layer on his body to prevent his aura from leaking out.

Upon returning to the spacious area where the soul beast seeds had been placed, Yu Chuan did not rush in this time.

He quietly circled around to the front of the nearest soul beast seed, gathering and compressing his inner energy beneath his feet.

He then opened the trading post and spent 350 points of sacrificial power to buy a Windwalker Pill.

As for the side effects, ignore them.

As long as the theft is successful, it's a victory.

The pill melted instantly in the mouth, transforming into a spicy, hot current that rushed straight to the limbs and bones.

In an instant, his body was filled with an invisible force, and every pore was spewing out a pale blue vortex.

Yu Chuan held his breath, continued to compress the qi beneath his feet, and squatted down, like a fully drawn bowstring.

Once ready, he leaped into the air, grabbed a soul beast egg, and before he even landed, released his inner energy to push him to the side, causing his body to shift laterally.

Within the mycelial network on the cave ceiling, dozens of scarlet eyes opened simultaneously.

Knowing he had been exposed, Yu Chuan released all the internal energy within him, and his body shot towards the cave entrance like an arrow after landing.

The soul slaves in the lair let out a piercing scream, and the mycelial network covering the cave instantly lit up.

He formed his right hand into a claw, firmly attaching it to the soul beast seed, while his left hand released an energy blade condensed from his qi, forcing back the charging soul slave.

Then he ran wildly through the narrow passage.

The soul slaves behind him relentlessly pursued him, their sharp claws grazing his back several times, tearing his black clothes in rips.

However, with the Windwalking Pill's support, the disadvantage in speed is not significant.

As they drew closer to the cave entrance, Yu Chuan roared and suddenly increased his running speed. Then, he leaped into the air and rushed straight out of the cave.

As soon as he flew out of the cave, Yu Chuan threw the soul beast egg in his hand forward.

"Catch it!"

The teammates, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately took action.

The captain, who was in the lead, decisively released his Star Shift Soul at him. After shifting his position, he raised his hand and released a giant shield, which he then slammed into the ground.

The taunt effect was released instantly, forcibly attracting all the soul slaves pouring out of the cave to its side and launching an attack.

The assassin player in the team transformed into a shadow, wielding two daggers to precisely kill the Soul Slaves outside the taunt's range.

One of the chubby teammates twisted his body and transformed into a giant black armored snake, crashing down on the captain's location like Mount Tai.

The captain had just jumped away.

boom!
With a loud bang, a whole group of soul slaves were crushed to death.

Yu Chuan then rolled over to dissipate the momentum of the star shift and pounced to catch the soul beast seed that was about to hit the ground.

In fact, given the strength of a soul beast seed, it has no fear of falling to the ground.

In the real world, the defensive capabilities of a Soul Beast Seed are such that it can withstand the bombardment of ordinary missiles.

At this moment, the teammates, having joined forces, also finished their battle and gathered towards Yu Chuan.

"I have fulfilled my mission." Yu Chuan grinned and held the soul beast egg (seed) high in the air.

Under the moonlight, the dark blue patterns on the surface of the soul beast egg emitted starlight, like a solidified nebula.

Upon confirming that they had obtained the Soul Beast Seed, the entire team instantly erupted in excitement.

"Hahaha, the first one is a success!" The captain rushed forward, activated his analysis, and scanned the soul beast seed back and forth, his eyes brimming with undisguised joy.

"Although the hunting level is only 23, it can definitely be sold for a high price."

The assassin player in the team also sheathed his dagger at this moment, and said with an approving expression:

"That mid-air change of direction was pretty good. Did Ah Le's training camp teach you that?"

The other teammates also gathered around, their faces beaming with undisguised smiles as they looked at the soul beast seed in Yu Chuan's hand.

After the first successful "mining", the next step is to find customers.

In terms of profit distribution, all team members share equally.

The group sat on the ground behind a boulder outside the soul beast's lair, surrounding the soul beast seed.

At this moment, the team leader, a "pig teammate," brought up the forum interface, enabled shared view, and posted in the trading section to find customers.

The title is:
[An all-around pet that can instantly switch forms; currently the most controllable pet available. Looking for interested customers. Private message to discuss price.]

Posted by: Pig Teammate.

Content: (Soul Beast Seed.jpg).

……

As soon as the post was published, private messages flooded in.

Inquiries about prices, asking where to catch them, newbies asking for gifts... I'm constantly bombarded with private messages.

The best approach for a "bad teammate" is to first check the player's publicly available information in private messages to confirm their purchasing power before negotiating the price.

Yu Chuan asked the captain curiously what price he planned to sell it for.

The captain's idea is to sell it for 19 sacrificial power.

Although this soul beast seed has not yet hatched, its growth potential and functionality are far superior to that of the Book Word Warrior, making this price very reasonable.

Each person will receive 10,000, and any captured soul beast seeds will also be sold at this price.

During the private price negotiation process, the team leader shared the entire perspective to ensure that every step was open and transparent.

Seeing this scene, Yu Chuan was deeply moved.

The guild he joined in the early days of the Land of Sin disbanded because of a lack of transparency in the distribution of profits.

When it comes to the distribution of benefits, trust among teammates is one thing, but the captain's behavior is another.

Even if members have developed deep feelings for each other over the years, all transaction processes must be completely open and transparent.

When faced with conflicting interests, even the deepest feelings can crumble if suspicion arises.

Only through transparency and openness can we prevent any seeds of suspicion from taking root, which is the guarantee for the long-term sustainability of a fixed team.

During the private chat negotiations, players kept offering high prices.

The offers were generally over 15 sacrificial power, but the team leader did not rush to agree and negotiated prices with multiple players at the same time.

Just then, another private chat window popped up.

The other person's game ID is "Long-lasting Charm".

This ID is familiar to veteran players; it belongs to the player who briefly ranked first on the player skill leaderboard back in the day.

The once niche skill of controlling spirits has seen explosive popularity because of him.

Later, a pet-controlling gameplay style was developed within the existing gameplay styles.

The ID "Long-lasting Charm" is considered one of the representative styles of players who rely on skillful control.

Lingering aftertaste: Bro, what's the price?
Teammate (idiot): Dude, name your price, I'll make the offer if it's right.

Yu Yun You Chang: I checked the current price of the Book-Speaking Warrior. Although your soul beast is more functional than the Book-Speaking Warrior, it hasn't hatched yet and its hunting level is relatively low. You'll need to invest some resources in the early stages. My offer of 22 is reasonable. Don't raise the price; this price is fair.

Teammate: The boss is so generous, trading in the Senluo Forest region, but the Soul Beast Seeds can't be traded over.

Lingering Charm: I'm coming right now, wait for me.

……

When the captain sold the soul beast for 22 sacrificial power, the whole team cheered.

"Celebrate after you've obtained the sacrificial power; don't open the champagne beforehand."

With that, the captain summoned the group vehicle "Floating Boat" and led them toward the exit of the Senluolin Realm space node.

During this period, "lingering charm" was also brought into the group.

When asked about the purpose of purchasing soul beasts during casual conversation, Yu Yun, who had just joined the group, couldn't help but sigh:
"You should know that I have a celestial soldier who escaped from the Ascended Clan's breeding farm, right?"

"Of course, you were a top-tier pet in the early days. Back then, you even managed to get the number one ranking on the forum's power list thanks to your Heavenly Soldier," the captain complimented with a smile.

"The Heavenly Soldier's hunting level of 75 was indeed very strong back then, but now it can no longer keep up with the combat power of top players. I can't bear to kill it. When I saw you selling Soul Beasts, I thought of buying a Soul Beast to devour the Heavenly Soldier and then turning it back into a Heavenly Soldier. This way, I can quickly have a Heavenly Soldier with the same combat power, and I can also grow quickly by devouring other monsters later..."

An hour later, Yu Chuan's team met up with Yu Yunyouchang at the exit of the Senluolin border node.

As one of the veteran players, Yu Yunyou's attire was very simple, a blue robe, with two Shuyan warriors and a giant beast with a hunting level of 89 by his side, still following the pet control playstyle.

The captain trusted the other party completely and handed over the soul beast seed directly.

"Boss, your soul beast seed."

He accepted the Soul Beast Seed with a lingering smile and nodded, then transferred 22 sacrificial power.

The transaction was completed, and once the team returned to the vicinity of the soul beast's lair, everyone could no longer contain themselves and erupted in thunderous cheers.

"Haha, we're about to strike it rich! There are quite a few soul beasts in the nest, so we'll definitely be able to produce them in large quantities."

"It was worth it, it was fucking worth it..."

Yu Chuan leaned back on the rock, watching his teammates celebrate, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his face.

The next second, a transfer notification sounded in his mind: the captain had sent 11580 points of sacrificial power.

He decisively transferred the captain's 2000 points of sacrificial power back to him.

He was too ashamed to accept the sacrificial power the captain had given him in the early stages, always regarding it as a loan.

Seeing the smiles on his teammates' faces, Yu Chuan was genuinely happy.

This feeling is like the growth that comes from sweating and fighting in Ah Le's training camp, or the first time accumulating enough sacrificial power to embed the Qi Soul.

Beyond the inherent value of the sacrificial power, there is also the tangible sense of reward for one's efforts.

Secondly, there are these newly made teammates.

They possess a kind of purity.

Don't play tricks, don't worry about gains and losses, laugh heartily when you win, and start over when you lose.

Although they hadn't spent much time together, Yu Chuan felt the same exhilarating feeling he had when he fought alongside his brothers back in the day.

At this moment, the captain's bald head glowed red in the campfire. He took out spirit wine from his spatial bag and was pouring it. The assassin and the monster were playing drinking games, while Xingmang and Qingnang were chatting together.

This simple and direct way of getting along made Yu Chuan feel particularly at ease.

Looking at his teammates laughing and joking around the campfire, he made a decision.

Perhaps it's time to pause your solitary journey and join this team for a while.

His dream of Mount Taizuka will not change; it is the goal he set for himself.

But on the road to the top of the game, it is a kind of luck to meet such a group of sincere companions.

Interacting with them may just be one stop on my long journey through the monster world, but it will surely become an unforgettable highlight in my memory.

……

three days later.

Yu Chuan's skills in stealing soul beast seeds became increasingly proficient.

In the past two days, over 10 sacrificial points have been earned.

Furthermore, no Soul Return Clan warriors have arrived yet, so the "Soul Beast Gold Mine" still has the potential to be mined further.

On this day, while the team that successfully stole two soul beast seeds was looking for customers, a player who was very famous on the forum took the initiative to send them a private message.

Little Mage: I want to buy Soul Beast Seeds, can you sell them for a high price?

The team members, who were laughing and joking, were stunned when they saw the game ID that popped up in the captain's private chat screen.

This... is a really tricky problem.

　Here are 8200 words~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)