Monster Hunter: I can accept monster quests

It's touted as the best "export-grade moisturizing lotion" in the world, with all sorts of exaggerated claims. But is it really as effective as it claims?

Naomi twisted open the stopper of the small porcelain bottle with a cat paw pattern, took a sniff of the slightly viscous, light pink liquid inside, and smelled it very pleasant. She tried dipping her finger in it and rubbing it on the back of her hand.

A cool sensation washed over me, and my dry skin immediately became much more moisturized.

Naomi's eyes lit up. She grabbed the bathtub and headed for the shower; it was time for a thorough pampering...

So engrossed in soaking in fragrant water, she didn't hear the knocking at the door.

"Naomi, are you back?"

Harley was woken up by the noise. She groggily got out of bed and opened the door for Chen Yan.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Can you afford to compensate me for disturbing my beauty sleep?"

Chen Yan peeked around and, finding Naomi not there, squeezed in from the side.

"I heard that Naomi isn't letting me go to intercept the Zorah Magdaros this time? I contributed a lot during the first encounter with Zorah Magdaros. If I hadn't drawn Nergigante's attention, would Zorah Magdaros have been able to escape so easily...? No, I mean, would you guys have been able to retreat safely...?"

Harley climbed back into bed, wrapped herself in the blanket and curled up in a ball. She rubbed her eyes, and based on her skin tone, Chen Yan couldn't tell whether she was dark-skinned or not. He went over and nudged Harley a few times.

"Harley, say something!"

Harley swatted his paw away.

"If they don't want us to go, then we don't have to. What's there to see in a smoky, fiery place? Besides, we've laid a trap this time; we're absolutely certain to drive away the Magma Dragon. There's nothing to see in something so sure of victory. But you'd better keep a close eye on Nergigante and make sure it doesn't cause any more trouble, otherwise..."

Harley's tone shifted abruptly, seemingly threatening.

"What else can we do?"

Chen Yan smiled disdainfully. Seeing this, Harley, who was wearing only a thin nightgown, suddenly threw off the covers and pounced out like a hungry tiger.

She easily pinned Chen Yan down, pressing his arms with her knees, sitting on him like a duck, pinching and twisting his face.

"Otherwise, Naomi and I will beat you to death!"

Naomi heard Harley and Chen Yan's playful fighting.

She stepped out wrapped in a bathrobe, and the rich fragrance instantly filled every corner of the room, drawing the attention of Harley and Chen Yan.

"Naomi, did you put on some wax? It looks so shiny and smooth, and it smells so good..."

Chen Yan nodded in agreement.

"So good oil, so shiny, so moist, so smooth, so fragrant..."

Naomi gave the two lewd-looking people a domineering glance. Harley, clearly less perceptive than Chen Yan, shrugged off and plopped down next to Naomi with a fawning expression, helping her spread her hair out to dry, even thoughtfully offering to manually blow-dry it...

"Big Sister Naomi, what do you think about me going to participate in the Lava Dragon interception battle?"

Naomi refused with a cold expression.

"There's no room for negotiation. Wasn't the trouble you caused last time huge enough? If I hadn't covered for you, you would have been sent back to the Old World by the Commander-in-Chief long ago. Besides, you still owe me tens of thousands of gold coins. If you die, who am I going to ask for them back..."

Chen Yan smelled the incredibly familiar fragrance emanating from her body, slowly took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket, poured a little into his palm, and gently rubbed it.

He neither responded nor refuted, but instead changed the subject.

"Big Sister, you must be exhausted lately. Look at your hair, the ends are split and dry. Luckily, I have a bottle of amazing hair conditioner here, let me put some on you to try..."

Before Naomi could refuse, Chen Yan began his service.

I must say, the results are exceptionally good.

Compared to the "export-grade moisturizing lotion" that Hua Miao gave him, this was a "super-duper moisturizing lotion that can be repeatedly imported and exported by infants and young children, combining thirteen different types."

Not only can it be used as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste, mouthwash, and eye drops, but it can also be used as toilet cleaner, egg white, sports drink, gear lubricant, tempered glass screen protector, and shoe polish. If you're in a hurry, you can even use it as a clear soup base...

As expected, Naomi was indeed moved.

It's safe to say that no woman who loves beauty can resist the temptation of "the super-hydrating and moisturizing 13-in-1 formula for infants and young children that can be repeatedly imported and exported."

"Alright, you can go, but this time you must stay behind me. If you dare to disappear for even a second, I will beat you to death. Also, keep an eye on your Nergigante. You absolutely cannot cause any trouble before the battle is over. Do you understand?"

"no problem!"

This time, it was Harley's turn to poke Chen Yan.

"Could I have a few bottles of your water too?"

Chen Yan still smiled disdainfully, and Harley, wearing only a thin nightgown, still suddenly threw off the covers and pounced out like a hungry tiger.

In dodging, Chen Yan knocked Naomi down, and the three of them rolled around in a chaotic mess...

Chapter 126: The Lava Dragon's Lure Operation!

The ley line corridor, as the warship accelerated and rocked violently, saw most of its bow plunging onto the shore.

This was Chen Yan's first time here. The first thing he saw was the same "indestructible" wooden wall. The sea was right next to the magma of the earth's veins, and the seawater was boiling. The steam mixed with the smell of sulfur filled the air, making people cough.

He felt better after drinking ice water.

Following behind Naomi, the commander-in-chief, his brow furrowed, gathered everyone and gave a final reiteration of the operational steps for luring the Lavasioth at the bow of the ship.

Similar to the first ambush, the strategy was to first weaken the Zorah Magdaros's stamina with cannons and ballistae, slowing its approach to the shore. Once it was tired and fearful, the Dragon Piercer would deliver a crucial blow.

However, this time the Commander-in-Chief glanced at Chen Yan but didn't mention anything about the Extinction Dragon.

Meanwhile, the Nergigante, which had been following the warship all along, was currently digging a hole in a huge stone pillar at the top of the cave.

Although He was still very interested in the flesh and blood of the Lava Mountain Dragon, Chen Yan sacrificed himself to feed the dragon last night, temporarily satisfying another of His desires, so He reluctantly agreed to Chen Yan's request.

As long as Chen Yan doesn't get into trouble or doesn't call out to him, he will obediently stay hidden and not show up.

The Commander-in-Chief was still rambling on when Chen Yan nudged Sunshine Bro next to him a few times.

"You ask me why I came to participate in the Lava Dragon ambush?"

Sunshine Bro grinned widely.

"Of course, it's for the earth-shattering Molten Mountain Dragon Gun! Legend has it that when you wield it, you can hear the roar of the god who controls the fiery mountains, and it has the terrifying power to instantly sever the intense heat of a river with a single strike. I dream of having such a divine weapon!"

Chen Yan nodded, almost forgetting that Yangguang was also a formidable figure. He had once served in Dongdoruma, fought against the Rusty Steel Dragon, and successfully escaped unscathed during the Giant Trident Dragon rampage. His strength was definitely guaranteed.

Moreover, once he arrived in the New World, he set his sights on Kushala Daora, claiming to be Kushala Daora's lifelong nemesis. Wherever Kushala Daora appears, he is there too.

He was also a super genius, proficient in using 14 different weapons. For him, the earth-shattering Lava Dragon Gun was indeed a treasure worth collecting.

Looking at Chen Yan, who seemed to be deep in thought, Yang Guang Ge asked him with the same curiosity.

"how about you?"

Chen Yan was also decisive and efficient.

"That's for His huge, heavy body, the scorching, fragrant magma, the rapid and intense explosions, the tempting, easily accessible cooling... cough cough, that's a man's romance!"

Sunshine Bro didn't quite understand, but he seemed deeply shocked and quietly moved a little further away from Chen Yan.

Suddenly, the ground trembled, and the sound of gears and chains turning filled the air. Most of the bow of the ship turned to the side and then opened, revealing the super weapon hidden inside.

Dragon-Slaying Spear.

"No wonder the Lavasioth was driven away; anyone who saw it would tremble..."

After describing all the steps, the intelligence team also discovered the enormous figure of the Zorah Magdaros emerging from the ground.

As the Commander-in-Chief raised his arm and gave the order, the entire recommendation team set out, riding on pterosaurs and rushing towards the Lava Dragon. Chen Yan was also caught up in the frenzy. Just as he was about to blow the whistle, he found that his hands were being tightly gripped by Naomi.

Harley remained silent, but secretly aimed her crossbow at the back of Chen Yan's head.

"Chen Yan, don't forget what we agreed on yesterday. You're just here to take a look; you absolutely won't sleep with him!"

Seeing Naomi's reaction, Chen Yan, who had felt a chill run down his spine, regained his senses. He was forcibly dragged into the command room and watched the fierce battle raging ahead through the window.

The hunters in the recommended group truly lived up to their reputation as elites; they had a clear division of labor and shattered the exposed radiator of the Zorah Magdaros in just over ten minutes.

The Lavasioth roared repeatedly, but its wings were severely degenerated, so it was obviously no match for the tiny hunter on its back. Shaking its head was no use in shaking off the hunter. Its body temperature continued to rise, and the Lavasioth, already feeling the pain, had to slow down.

Just as the hunters easily completed their mission and escaped from the Lavasioth, the first barrage of fire arrived as expected. Specially made armor-piercing crossbow bolts and high-explosive shells slammed into the Lavasioth. Although they couldn't break through the volcanic minerals it had accumulated over its lifetime, the impact of the volley forced it to stop.

"It's not over yet!"

With a wave of his hand, the commander-in-chief ordered Harley and several other sharpshooters to fire. Several sparking arrows flew past and accurately struck a thick stalactite pillar atop the Lava Dragon's Head.

The explosives wrapped around it were immediately ignited, and with an explosion that resounded throughout the entire cave, a huge stalactite that had existed for countless years crashed down and slammed hard onto the back of the Lava Dragon.

His massive body suddenly sank a great distance, almost being crushed into a quadrupedal crawling position.

The Lava Dragon, having suffered repeated blows, let out a roar. Its enormous voice created a visible shockwave in the semi-enclosed space, detonating incoming crossbow bolts and cannonballs in mid-air. Then, it released its throat, and surging, scorching magma spewed out.

The magma that had accumulated within him was now erupting like a volcano, surging overwhelmingly towards the wooden wall.

The Commander-in-Chief was well-prepared for the Lava Dragon's counterattack.

The warships carrying dragon-slaying spears, along with several other warships behind them, were lined up in a row, with thick water pipes strung up, one end connected to the sea and the other aimed at the surging lava.

As the prospective hunters inside the ship chanted and turned the gears to manually pump water, a large amount of seawater gushed out, and water vapor rose up, solidifying into volcanic rock before the lava even arrived.

With its only ranged attack method blocked, the Lavasioth attempted to take a few steps forward during the lull in the artillery fire, but the commander-in-chief in the command center shattered its illusions with a single order.

"Fire the second round of artillery fire!"

Dozens of cannons roared in unison, and nearly a hundred shells hurled at the Lava Dragon, along with countless crossbow bolts. But these were secondary; the most deadly thing was the giant stalactite teetering precariously above its head.

But the Lava Dragon, having already been severely damaged once, was now on guard. It let the cannonballs and crossbow bolts hit its body, while looking up and staring intently at the giant stalactite that was about to crash down on its head.

Thanks to His vigilance, this giant stalactite did not strike Him, but instead pierced straight into the ground, driving another nail into the already uneven ground.

The massive crack created by the impact extended all the way into the ocean, stirring up towering waves in the already turbulent sea.

However, the threat posed by the waves was clearly not as great as that of the approaching Lava Dragon. The group had no time to worry about it, since the warships were already anchored and the anchors were deeply embedded in the sea, so even if the wind and waves were strong, they could not be washed away.

"The Lavasioth is already scared. It seems we don't need to use the Dragon Piercer to drive it away."

Chen Yan muttered to himself.

Even a novice like him could see that Naomi and the other experienced squad leaders and captains could also see that the Lava Dragon couldn't advance an inch under the artillery bombardment, and that barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would definitely drive it away before nightfall.

If nothing unexpected happens.

The huge crack, previously created by the giant stalactite, extends all the way into the depths of the ocean.

The crack caused an underwater rock mountain that had existed for countless years to collapse, and the collapsing rocks landed squarely on the head of a huge, peacefully sleeping figure.

He was very angry when he was awakened.