Monster Hunter: I can hear the monsters' thoughts

Chapter 35: Dog Extra

Rachel seemed to be in high spirits all of a sudden. She talked about the derivation of weapons, the selection of suitable protective gear, and the experience of blending items, as well as the key points of hunting large monsters. Some of these were already known to him, and some were learned from the books left by Kevin, but more practical experience was exactly what he lacked.

"When hunting in different hunting environments, you need to consciously adjust your movement patterns. For example, in areas like streams, flooded forests, and swamps, the climate is humid and the ground is muddy. If you still use your usual gait, your legs will feel sucked into the ground, making movement extremely strenuous."

"Watch my steps. If you use as much force as possible on each step, like this, and put your weight on the entire ball of your foot instead of shifting from the heel to the front of the foot, it will make your steps much less energy-intensive."

"The same principle actually applies to environments like deserts and snowy mountains. However, due to the different properties of the sand and snow layers, there will be subtle differences."

Lin Lin nodded repeatedly. He had not paid attention to this problem before, but now he thought that this step was very practical. If he could master this way of movement when encountering water beasts, his physical strength would not be consumed so quickly after being abnormally put into the water.

The owner of the processing shop next door had already completed the modification of the stealth sniper. He was just listening with interest to the hunters sharing their experiences with his hands folded. When he heard this question, he couldn't help but interrupt.

"Actually, this method of movement only mitigates the impact of the environment, not completely eliminates it. If you're going to hunt in this kind of environment, it's best to embed a Swamp Crossing Pearl in your gear. With the special protection provided by this pearl, you'll be able to move freely in the water like biting a fish, allowing you to focus entirely on the battle."

"Huh? There's such a good thing? How come I didn't know about it?"

Before Lin Lin opened his mouth to ask, Rachel had already raised her doubts before him.

"The technology came from Yanhuo Village. It should be a newly developed decoration this year. Because it's not widely used, not many places know how to make it."

"That's it..."

As if she was afraid that Lin Lin didn't understand, Rachel turned to Lin Lin and explained:
"So-called ornaments aren't just decorative items in the conventional sense. They're little gadgets inlaid on equipment to add special protection. We usually call them beads, and they're usually made by specially processing raw beads made from various monster materials."

"By the way, what materials are needed for the Numadu Pearl? I'll try making two."

The owner of the processing shop counted on his fingers, "Mudfish dragon's fins, mudfish dragon's teeth, earth crystals, water light pearls, yes, that's all."

"Hiss... that thing is mainly distributed near coastal areas, right? There shouldn't be any around Jieyun."

The boss shook his head helplessly. "After all, it was developed by Yanhuo Village. It must have used monster materials that can be obtained in the surrounding areas of Yanhuo Village."

"But Yanhuo Village is pretty close anyway, and we'll get there in a few days. It all depends on whether you're willing to make the trip just for the Swamp Crossing Pearl."

Rachel was still thinking, but Lin Lin's eyes lit up and he was quite interested.

It may not be worth making a trip for the Swamp Crossing Pearl, but it is definitely worth making a trip for the Fang Hound, Kinsect, and Fukubi Rabbit. Before, when he was still unable to gain a foothold in Jieyun Village, Lin Lin did not consider going to Yanhuo Village for a while, but now that he is a two-star hunter, it seems that a trip to Yanhuo Village should be put on the agenda.

"Well, I'll go again when I have a chance."

Rachel thought for a moment and then gave up. She had come all the way to Jieyun Village and hadn't even soaked in the hot springs yet. It seemed like a waste to go straight to Yanhuo Village. At least she had to have some fun for a while, right?

The processing shop owner didn't care about it, he was just mentioning it anyway.

He returned Rachel's hidden sniper to the other party, picked up his big hammer, and called out to Lin Lin:
"The materials for your Dog Dragon King are still piled up in my warehouse. Would you like to take them away or leave them with me to make equipment?" In fact, Lin Lin had wanted to place an order with the owner of the processing shop a long time ago, but Senior Rachel's desire for guidance came up, and a lot of the knowledge she shared was indeed very useful, so he temporarily suppressed this idea. Now that the other party took the initiative to mention it, he decisively made a request.

"I want to build a set of dog dragon suits and upgrade the bone soldier suit to strengthen it."

(The picture shows the female version of the Dog Dragon suit, don’t ask why not the male version)
"A dog dragon suit, right? I guess that's it. No problem. I've counted your materials. There are enough dog dragon scales, skin, and claws, but we're missing two 'king's scarves', which are the ears of the dog dragon king..."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Lin took out two rolled-up silver-white materials from the prop bag and placed them in front of him.

"you……"

The owner of the processing shop recognized it at a glance. These were the two ears missing from the body of the Dog Dragon King that was transported to him. It turned out that they were peeled off by this kid in advance.

"I only cut these two things, I didn't break the rules!"

In order to avoid the situation where the hunters always do not get the materials they need after the transport team takes away the corpses, and instead have a surplus of materials that they cannot use, the guild allows hunters to take three materials according to their needs after a successful expedition, and then divide the remaining materials among themselves.

Lin Lin was worried that he would not get enough of the ear, which would result in a material shortage and he would have to hunt another Dog Dragon King, so he stripped it directly at that time.

God bless him, he didn't even get the full amount three times. He is definitely a hunter who follows the rules!

"Alright, alright. Besides the Dog Dragon King materials, we're also short of some minerals: iron ore, chaffinch stone, and earth crystals. Do you want to buy them directly from me, or do you want to provide them yourself?"

Thinking of the mine deep inside the Iwata family farm, Lin Lin waved his hands repeatedly, "I can provide this myself, so I won't spend that little extra money."

We are really not rich!
"Ah~ Helmet, armor, wrist armor, leg armor, heavy boots, 1150z each, 5750z total. And if I strengthen the shield and axe..."

"Wait, wait! Young Master Duo?"

"5750z! What's wrong?"

Lin Lin's face flushed: "Can I pay the deposit first? I don't have... that much money now..."

Having just completed a two-star emergency commission, Lin Lin had received a total of 2100z in compensation and double the contract fee. He felt like he had suddenly become wealthy, but when he looked at the cost of crafting equipment, he realized he was still broke! He even owed the instructor 200z in nutrient supplements!

"Hey, Xiao Linlin, do you want me to lend you some?"

After getting her heavy crossbow, Rachel did not leave, but watched from the side. Seeing his embarrassment, she smiled and offered a helping hand.

This guy owes me money and a favor, which is roughly equivalent to Kevin owing her money and a favor. This way, I become his creditor. Let's see what excuse he can use to sneak away without her then!

The plan goes through!
　Swamp Crossing Pearls should be a specialty of the New World, but since Mud Fish Dragon materials can be used to make Swamp Crossing Stones, and there are Mud Fish Dragons in Yanhuo Village, it would be reasonable to use Mud Fish Dragons to research Swamp Crossing Pearls.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)