Beast Tamer: I'm invincible because I can see the evolution path!

Chapter 37 The Price of Luck

"It really is a mineral deposit!" The scorching heat couldn't dampen the joy emanating from the very core of the expedition team.

Qiao Bai was also very happy.

Although exploration and confirmation have not yet begun, Qiao Bai has already seen a Firework Flower swaying in the wind on the ground at the entrance of the mine.

These are basic herbs that only grow and bloom in places with abundant fire energy.

If this were an active mine, it would be impossible for it to have enough energy to make fireworks bloom.

This proves it.

This is very likely a dead mine!

Qiao Bai tried to explore new uses for his talent skills, but unfortunately, he failed.

Qiao Bai felt a little regretful, but not that much.

His fingers rubbed against the outside of his jeans pocket, feeling the hard outline of a four-leaf clover beneath his hand.

It was the most valuable purple item that Qiao Bai drew, the "Lucky Four-Leaf Clover".

The materialized clover badge in his hand was a small four-leaf clover. The four leaves were bright green and shiny, like fine gemstones. It was quite eye-catching when hung around his neck. Before leaving, Qiao Bai stuffed the badge into his pants pocket.

Hopefully, this will bring him more good luck.

After calming down from his initial excitement, He Jinzhou didn't forget the purpose of their visit: "Xiao Qiao, are you coming with us to investigate?"

"I'll wander around here and see if I can find the herbs I need." Qiao Bai didn't hide anything and stated his purpose: "There shouldn't be any danger here, right? Uncle He, you guys go ahead with your work."

He Jinzhou hesitated for a moment: "Let Storm follow you. The area around the mine isn't entirely safe, just in case."

Qiao Bai did not refuse; having an extra layer of security was not a bad idea.

With a few swings of their arms, He Jinzhou's team scattered, banging and tapping around in various parts of the mine, doing things that Qiao Bai might or might not understand.

Qiao Bai watched for a while, then, without delay, started walking around the area near the mine.

Although the Hurricane Eagle was very unhappy about having to look after two cubs, one big and one small, it reluctantly accepted the task after He Jinzhou coaxed it with kind words and promised to treat it to a big meal.

It's just about keeping an eye on the two kids!

Two more of these would be fine too!

Qiao Bai surveyed the surrounding environment of the mine.

Because the scorching fire energy spreads throughout the air, there is no green vegetation on the land within a radius of a hundred miles in the slightly sunken basin where the mine is located. Ordinary plants simply cannot survive in such an environment.

However, large swathes of fireworks can still be seen everywhere, and the closer you get to the core of the mine, the more vibrant the colors of the fireworks become.

Qiao Bai also saw quite a few other slightly more precious herbs.

Low-grade fire-attribute fire reeds can be used to treat wounds caused by fire-attribute pets, and have special effects.

The white sap squeezed from the roots of low-grade fire-attribute molten grass can give fire and lightning-attribute pets a short-term excitement boost when consumed.

Scattered... there are quite a lot of low-grade and mid-grade herbs.

Qiao Bai couldn't help but sigh. It was indeed a newly discovered mine. If it were one of those mines that had been open for more than fifty years, how could one find a low-grade fire-attribute herb?

It's impossible that it didn't happen.

But none of these were Qiao Bai's goals. What he wanted was a more precious, high-grade fire-attribute herb called Fire Condensation Grass.

According to the "Hua Bird Care Guide", among all high-grade herbs and fruits, Fire Condensation Grass is the most suitable. After proper processing, it helps Hua Birds that choose the Three-Legged Golden Crow evolution path to experience the feeling of condensed essence fire.

Qiao Bai had searched for Fire Condensation Grass on the official rare item market website. The lowest grade of Fire Condensation Grass started at 200 million, and there was no market for it. As soon as it appeared, it was snapped up by beast tamers who had contracted fire-attribute pets.

If you can't even find Fire Condensation Grass in the Fire-attribute Dead Mine...

Qiao Bai: ...Let's just destroy the world!

He subconsciously touched the lucky four-leaf clover in his pocket again.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

What happened to the promised purple item that would grant a luck buff for a period of time?

Why hasn't he felt anything since he left home this morning?

The intense heat from the fire inside the mine left Qiao Bai drenched in sweat, while Xiao Wu, looking listless, wobbled on Qiao Bai's shoulder.

The evolved crow is a three-legged golden crow with a fire attribute, but this does not mean that the current crow is fire-attributed. Such an environment with excessive fire energy will not only make people irritable, but also make birds unhappy.

Not to mention, Little Wu could spot the Hurricane Eagles following behind them with just a glance.

This shows that the beast tamer doesn't trust Little Crow!

What's even more infuriating is that... Little Wu is also aware of its own strength; it's still no match for that ferocious big bird!

Xiao Wu: I'm so angry!

My mood got even worse!

Just then.

Qiao Bai felt a slight heat on the area pressed against his thigh. He was distracted and didn't see the pit in front of him. He twisted his foot and lost his balance instantly!

Qiao Bai then performed a series of miraculous foot-stepping maneuvers to avoid falling and regain his balance.

Qiao Bai is alright.

Little Wu... gurgled and rolled down Qiao Bai's arm like a round little black ball.

Because its body was so round, it bounced a few times after falling to the ground, rolled forward several more times, and finally got stuck between two rocks and stopped rolling.

Qiao Bai looked down and stared at Xiao Wu, remaining silent for a long time. Both man and bird were quiet.

Little Wu was covered in dirt and dust, except for its pair of bright black beady eyes.

The expression in those eyes...

Xiao Wu: O_O

Qiao Bai: "..."

Silence was the unspoken understanding between them.

"Cough cough..." Qiao Bai clenched his fist and put it to his lips, breaking the awkward atmosphere between them, trying to comfort Xiao Wu: "It was my fault for letting you roll down there..."

As he spoke, Qiao Bai's voice grew softer and softer until he could no longer continue.

The way Little Wu rolled down was a bit too smooth!

Qiao Bai has begun to reflect on whether he usually feeds Xiao Wu too much, which is why Xiao Wu is growing too plump.

Or... should we reduce some of the unnecessary food we give Xiao Wu?

The little bird, stuck in the crevice between the rocks, trembled involuntarily with its round body.

While mentally reflecting on his actions, Qiao Bai squatted down, his face serious and his eyes upright as he reached out to Xiao Wu, rescuing Xiao Wu from the crevice in the rock.

I didn't expect the crevice in the rock to be so tight.

Qiao Bai used a little force, even rubbing off two of Xiao Wu's feathers, before he finally managed to pull Xiao Wu up.

Before Xiao Wu could protest to Qiao Bai, Qiao Bai's gaze suddenly froze for a moment.

Wait...wait?

What did he see?

As they pulled the little bird out, the gap between the two huge rocks widened, and crimson dust flew everywhere.

Then Qiao Bai saw the small, finger-length, bright red herb that looked very familiar – the Fire Condensation Grass he had been searching for.

What shocked Qiao Bai even more was that this was a twin Fire Condensation Grass.

It has two ends on one stem, and is short in stature. When a gust of wind blows, the two fruits, which look like small lanterns, will sway a couple of times.

Qiao Bai's eyes were dazed.

How exactly did this process of discovering the Twin Fire Condensation Grass go? Who in their right mind would discover that there is Fire Condensation Grass in such a remote and obscure place?

Recalling the slight warmth in his pocket, Qiao Bai had a guess in his mind.

There was no rush to verify it now. Qiao Bai first shook off the dust off Xiao Wu, then used a wet wipe from his bag to wipe Xiao Wu's entire body, and finally put Xiao Wu back on his shoulder.

Xiao Wu had already lay flat, letting Qiao Bai rub him.

Even if today's shameful behavior leads to the successful discovery of an incomparably precious Twin Fire Condensation Grass... Little Wu's lost dignity can never be regained!

The fallen feathers could no longer be inserted!

Qiao Bai smiled but didn't say anything, saving Xiao Wu's face. Comforting Xiao Wu at this time would only add fuel to the fire.

He carefully and slowly dug out the Twin Fire Condensation Grass along with the reddish soil beneath it using two fingers, and then placed it in the small basin he had specially prepared.

At first glance, it looks like a special ruby ​​succulent.

Qiao Bai has completed all the tasks in the mine!

He let out a long sigh of relief, stood up straight, and rubbed his aching back from squatting for too long.

After putting the special succulent plant into his backpack, Qiao Bai casually checked the "Lucky Four-Leaf Clover" badge in his pocket.

As expected.

The badge, which originally had four leaves that resembled jewels, now has one leaf whose color has faded.

Although it is still green, when placed next to the other three leaves, the difference is so obvious that it is like the difference between glass and gemstone, and can be distinguished at a glance.

"Great lottery!" Qiao Bai will never complain about the talent skill being a trap again.

Isn't this extremely useful?

Well... as for the process in between...

Qiao Bai turned his head to look at Xiao Wu, who was lying on his shoulder with a look of utter devastation, and pretended that nothing had happened.

A chill ran down Xiao Wu's spine. (Image)

Little Wu: "?"

(End of this chapter)