The young dragon tries to conquer the world

　“A data collection task? Okay, I’ll take it. But it’s lunchtime now. Sister Shuiyun, let’s invite Sister Huoya to have lunch together.”

　Soon, next to the meeting place, Flame, Fire Sprout, and Water Bloom were waiting for the Palico chef to prepare lunch. Palico Guta was the leader here, and its specialty was all kinds of fish and meat dishes. "Meow, meow meow meow, meow." Fire Sprout looked at Flame with delight. "Guta said that several super big tuna were delivered to the docks today. It looks like we're in for a treat today."

　"Meow!" Guta quickly cut off the tuna's head and gills with his tools, then cut the tuna along the spine, and finally sliced ​​the fish into suitable thicknesses. He sprinkled it with pepper and salt and fried it in oil. Once the tuna steaks were golden brown on both sides, he took them out, sliced ​​them, and poured on a special sauce. This tuna steak was an appetizer. The little girl ate a large piece of fried fish in one bite. The scalding heat did not slow down the little girl's eating speed at all. Her little face immediately became chubby. The eating speed of the little girl was no less than that of the little girl.

　As for the main course, it was armored dragon ribs. Guta scooped up a large chunk of armored dragon fat and put it into the oil pot. With the help of the bellows, the flames at the bottom of the pot frantically licked the bottom, and the milky white solid dragon fat quickly turned into a clear liquid. Then, a large basin of armored dragon ribs that had been marinated for more than twelve hours were slid one by one into the oil pot. Instantly, the oil sizzled and popped, and Guta kept checking the degree of heating of the ribs.

　When the outer skin is crispy and the inside is soft and tender, quickly remove it from the water.

　A large plate of fried ribs was placed in front of the little girl. Without hesitation, she grabbed a rib, and in the blink of an eye, the rib turned into a white bone. The little girl kept chewing on the pieces of meat, and her little hand was already reaching for the next rib. While the little girl ate three plates, Huoya ate two plates. At this point, Huoya's eating speed could no longer keep up with the little girl's steady eating pace.

　"I feel like she's just as good as Sister Huoya at the dinner table."

　That's right, Huoya has a big appetite, but in fact, Village Chief Puxian also has a big appetite.

　After Hōya informed the villagers of the impending Hundred Dragons Night Parade, the grain merchant Mangakura, despite preparing a large amount of food to prepare for a protracted war, was still worried that there wouldn't be enough to eat, as Hōya and the village chief had enormous appetites. Although she felt somewhat ashamed of her own appetite, seeing the young girl eat more than three times her amount of food almost without batting an eye, Hōya had no choice but to admit that she had lost to the girl in terms of appetite, even though she herself didn't understand why she felt ashamed.

　At a nearby table, two hunters were talking. "Have you heard? The travelers who came to Flamefire Village were attacked by a merman dragon. I heard that although they brought bodyguards, they were rendered ineffective after inhaling the sleeping powder emitted by the merman dragon. If this continues, the inn's business will definitely be affected."

　"We should probably issue a hunting commission. Mermaids are a treasure trove; besides making equipment, they can also be used to make farming tools. I've even heard that someone has used mermaid sleep powder to develop a medicine that can cure insomnia."

　"Really? Then let's go accept the commission quickly."

　Just then, the little girl next to them twitched her ears.

　After leaving the restaurant, Lieyan and her friends went to Ai Cao's tea and pastry shop. After Ai Cao took the rabbit dumplings ordered by the other customers one by one, she brought a plate to Lieyan and her friends. In addition to the rabbit dumplings ordered by Lieyan and her friends, there was also a plate of pink desserts on the plate.

　"Oh, Flame, look, the tea stems in the teacup are standing up. It seems something good is about to happen to you."

　Lieyan was skeptical of such a prophecy, taking a sip of tea. "I just hope that the afternoon's commission won't run into problems like last time."

　"It'll definitely be fine. Hey, Flame, you know what? I have a brilliant idea. I heard from the hunters that dragon eggs can not only be used in cooking, but also in medicine. In particular, the high-quality dragon eggs are very precious and delicious ingredients. I really want to use them on Rabbit Dumplings."

　"A high-quality dragon egg from a fire dragon, it sounds delicious."

　Ai Cao grabbed Lie Yan's hand and shook it happily. "Right, right? And this pink dessert, it's a product I developed while experimenting with new rabbit dumplings. I call it Cherry Blossom Daifuku. Come on, you guys have to try it."

　Lieyan put down his teacup. In the rising steam, he could see the emerald green tea stems standing quietly in the tea. Next to the tea was the pink cherry blossom daifuku that Ai Cao had mentioned. It was round and cute, and it was also decorated with three or four cherry blossom petals. Lieyan, Huoya, and Shuiyun picked up their wooden forks and put the cherry blossom daifuku into their mouths. With one bite, the aroma of glutinous rice and the fragrance of cherry blossoms mixed together. Inside, there was a burst of sweet and sour juice from heavenly berries. The three flavors combined, and all three of them showed a satisfied expression.

　"As expected of mugwort jam, the desserts made with it are delicious."

　PS: First update!

　PS2: Long-term dieting can cause fatty liver. While many people believe fatty liver is caused by overeating, dieting can also lead to it. This is because long-term dieting affects the liver's metabolism. Fat that cannot be metabolized accumulates in the liver, causing fatty liver, and this process also produces many harmful substances.

　Volume 1: Chapter 270 - The Dragon Who Stole the Title of Sea Dragon

　Ai Cao scratched her head sheepishly, "Hehe, I'm glad you like it. But we don't have enough eggs to make this new rabbit dumpling, so I'd like to ask Lie Yan for a favor. Dragon eggs from the Armored Dragon will do."

　Although Lieyan didn't want to accept any more gathering quests, he still agreed to Aicao's request when he saw her bright, sparkling eyes. Shuiyun then registered the quest at the gathering hall, and the reward for the [Transformation Umbrella Bird] quest was also given to Lieyan, allowing him to craft new equipment.

　After accepting Ai Cao's request, Lie Yan went straight to the abandoned shrine to steal the fire dragon's egg. Meanwhile, the young girl overheard the hunter's words at the dining table and followed the river to the Submerged Forest. She caught the word "fish" and followed the river to the Submerged Forest. However, the young girl did not see the mermaid dragon that the hunters had mentioned. Instead, she found the Mud Dragon during its breeding season.

　The Hunter's Guild confirmed the existence of the Mud Dragon a long time ago, but because Mud Dragons primarily live in muddy swamps where they are difficult to spot...

　It is found in the region and rarely appears in human settlements or areas where humans are active, so Mud Dragon and hunters coexist peacefully. The Hunter's Guild even gave Mud Dragon the title of "Hermit of the Earth".

　However, in recent years, seemingly influenced by the "Night Parade of a Hundred Dragons" that occurred in the area surrounding Flamefire Village, some individual Mud Dragons have become active. They have not only expanded their territory but also frequently invaded human settlements, causing disasters. Because of this, the Hunter's Guild has recognized the Mud Dragon's hazard and has designated it as a hunting target.

　As a species of sea dragon, the Muddragon has a strong sense of territory. Although it spends most of its time underground, its whiskers and hairy fins can sense the vibrations of the surrounding soil. Once it senses an enemy, it will quickly attack its prey.

　Moreover, during the breeding season, Mud Dragons frequently roam around the swamps. Once they encounter a female, the male will launch a strong courtship, and then they will enter a "quantum interference" state where they are intertwined like ropes. At the same time, they will use mud to build city-like earth and stone structures to change the landscape.

　While rolling around in the mud, the nearly 30-meter-long Mud Dragon immediately noticed two uninvited guests intruding into its territory. Mud Dragons usually feed on fish and small creatures that linger near the water's edge, so the Mud Dragon carefully parted the mud and sank into it, leaving only its two eyes exposed. When the young girl and Lan Mei approached, it took the opportunity to raise its huge tail to try and pull the young girl and Lan Mei into it. Just as the Mud Dragon was about to launch a powerful tail whip attack on its prey from the mud, it suddenly lost its target.

　"Pfft!" The Mud Dragon's body was suddenly slammed into the mud. In that instant, the Mud Dragon struggled wildly. Its massive size gave it powerful physical strength, and the mud covering its body made it difficult for the Lord of Reincarnation to hold on to it for a moment.

　In fact, Mudwyrm's manipulation of mud is not that simple. Compared to Mudwyrm, Barroth and Mudfish's use of mud is nothing. Mudwyrm can not only wrap mud around its body as a second layer of armor, but also use its tail to create huge waves in the mud.

　The Lord of Rebirth looked at the Mud Dragon with extreme disgust as it stirred up a disgusting mudslide. This made her want to give up on the creature, since she didn't know where to put her four legs and wings. This only excited the Mud Dragon more. It used its tail to gather a large amount of mud, which was then bound together with golden slime into a huge spherical mud lump. The tail, holding the mud lump, was raised like another head. Just as the Mud Dragon was about to smash into the Lord of Rebirth, the Lord of Rebirth roared and grabbed the Mud Dragon. Its sharp forepaws pierced through the layers of mud and effortlessly stabbed into the Mud Dragon's body.

　After a moment of stunned silence, Mud Dragon frantically tried to grab the World Lord with its tail and drag it into the mud. However, as the World Lord's wing claw pierced into Mud Dragon's body, its other wing claw also firmly gripped Mud Dragon's tail, and the master of the swamp was then pronounced dead.

　The Lord of Rebirth looked at the dirty Mud Dragon with disdain. Its white-gold scales were covered with mud. The Lord of Rebirth turned around and plunged into the clean stream next to it to wash off the mud.

　After climbing out of the water, Hui Shi Zhu shook off the stream water like a kitten. Lan Mei didn't expect Hui Shi Zhu's movement to get her soaked. She slapped Hui Shi Zhu in disgust and hid behind a tree. Hui Shi Zhu looked at the large catfish covered in mud on the ground, unsure whether to bite it or not. Its nearly 30-meter-long body made Hui Shi Zhu reluctant to give up its prey. Just then, Hui Shi Zhu had a sudden inspiration.

　With a "splash!", Hui Shi Zhu grabbed the Mudfish Dragon by the head and threw it into the lava. The scorching lava immediately caused the mud on the Mudfish Dragon's surface to solidify and fall off. Hui Shi Zhu then held the Mudfish Dragon's head and swung it back and forth in the lava, allowing the Mudfish Dragon's body to be heated evenly. The yellowish-brown carapace of the Mudfish Dragon, formed by the overlapping mud, slime, and scales, gradually turned into a charcoal color, and then burst open, releasing a strong aroma of roasted meat. Hui Shi Zhu knew that the "Mudfish Dragon version of Beggar's Dragon Meat" was now ready. He then pulled the Mudfish Dragon out of the lava and slammed it to the ground.

　After breaking off the broken shell, the deep red dragon meat inside was revealed. Ignoring the rising heat, Hui Shi Zhu took a bite of the Mud Dragon's tail. This "beggar's dragon" method greatly preserved the original flavor of the dragon meat, and the taste was quite good. Enjoying the meal, Hui Shi Zhu narrowed his eyes, his thick, white-gold tail rhythmically tapping the ground. Lan Mei stood beside Hui Shi Zhu, tearing off some skin and flesh from the Mud Dragon's leg and putting it in her mouth. The overflowing juice and tender meat made Lan Mei think this method was quite good.

　In the end, the mud dragon turned into a pile of skeletons.

　The Lord of Reincarnation licked his greasy paws and suddenly remembered that he was supposed to be looking for that strange guy with the crown, but the little girl couldn't remember where that guy was. Just then, the little girl and Lan Mei heard singing coming from nearby.

　In the riverbed west of the lava cave, a merman dragon lay leisurely, its forelimbs gripping a huge shell and repeatedly pounding it against its relatively hard abdomen, known as the "belly drum." After breaking the shell, it used its sharp, hook-like forepaws to bring the food into its mouth. This merman dragon, belonging to the same sea dragon species as the mud dragon, occupied a relatively mid-level ecological niche.

　It can fight against most low-niche monsters, including the Umbrella Bird, but the Mermaid Dragon also has a number of natural enemies. When facing monsters stronger than itself, the Mermaid Dragon usually does not linger in battle, but will use methods such as sleep powder and flashing shells to restrain the enemy and then run away immediately.

　Furthermore, according to the scribes' investigation, the sleep powder released by the merman was not its own secretion, but rather obtained by consuming certain species of shellfish over a long period of time.

　After enjoying its shellfish feast, the merman dragon lay on its back on the water's surface, using its powerful tail fin to propel itself along the river. "Whoosh!" Its platinum-gold figure whistled through the air and then crashed into the river like a bomb.

　PS: Second update!

　PS2: The title should be self-explanatory, right? Originally, the Sea Dragon was the king of the stinky ditch, but now the Mud Dragon is the undisputed king. It is the dirtiest Sea Dragon species in MH history, with terrible meat quality, wandering around everywhere, and having unpredictable weaknesses. It can change the terrain. All of these combined to create this mess!

　Volume 1: Chapter 271 - The Female Rathalos is Not Home~

　The merman dragon warily looked at the spot where the water had exploded. Its tail was extremely strong and powerful; when it encountered other monsters, it would use its tail to support its entire body, cautiously observing the other's reaction.

　The Lord of Resurrection shook its head to remove the water droplets, then looked at the merman dragon with some confusion. Smelling the strong ancient dragon aura emanating from the Lord of Resurrection, the merman dragon was completely gripped by near-death terror; all its senses were urging it to flee. The merman dragon, regaining its senses, didn't hesitate and immediately swung its tail in an attempt to escape. But how could the Lord of Resurrection let it get away? It used its hind legs to propel itself up, then raised its upper body and wing claws, pouncing on the merman dragon.

　The merman dragon has a slender body, which is why it can perform many agile movements. The merman dragon flicked its tail fin to part the water and narrowly avoided the attack of the Reincarnated Lord. Then it picked up the previously stored shiny shell and smashed it against the belly drum with the Reba pattern on its abdomen. It quickly leaped out of the water to avoid the Reincarnated Lord's wing claw sweep. After striking it twice, the shiny shell shattered with a sound, and the dazzling white light immediately pierced the eyes of the Reincarnated Lord.

　Generally speaking, apart from monsters like the Black Dragon that are born without eyes, only the Kirin, the Dazzling Bird, and the Netherworld Baby can ignore the flash of a flashbang. However, the Mermaid Dragon has a tissue called a nictitating membrane, which can be said to be the Mermaid Dragon's second eyelid. The Mermaid Dragon closes its nictitating membrane the moment the flash shell is broken, so it does not lose its vision due to the flash. The Mermaid Dragon will almost always do this when facing the Queen Spider and other natural enemies.

　But this trick had no effect on the Revenant Lord. With the experience of dealing with the hunter before, despite briefly losing its sight, the Revenant Lord had already locked onto the Mermaid Dragon's location with its scale powder. Its sharp wing claws sliced ​​through the water and grabbed the fleeing Mermaid Dragon. The Mermaid Dragon was struggling desperately, unwilling to accept its fate, but when it saw the Revenant Lord's ferocious dragon teeth, it immediately let out a high-pitched cry. Then it bulged its abdomen and sprayed out the sleeping powder from its mouth, tail fin and neck, followed by a frost-white breath.

　Meanwhile, the hunters preparing to hunt the Red-Armored Beast also heard a strange song. Driven by their innate curiosity, they exchanged a glance and then headed towards the sound. There they saw a monster with a human-like upper body and a fish-like or snake-like lower body attempting to constrict a huge, white-gold monster. Although it was the first time the hunters had ever seen a merman dragon, the white-gold monster clearly attracted them more.

　Just as the two were about to take out their notebooks to record, the merman dragon suddenly let out a mournful cry. The hunters instinctively looked at the river, and then the seventeen-meter-long merman dragon flew towards them. The hunters immediately dove to the side out of fear of death. The hunters later recalled that if they had been a second later, they would have died.

　Dragon blood gushed from the merman's tail fin and back, even staining the river red. The merman quickly inhaled and gathered its strength, then exhaled, causing a large amount of hypnotic powder to spread rapidly in a ring. The hunters realized that the song they heard was the merman's voice. However, the hunters soon realized that they were also inside the ring.

　The Lord of Reincarnation propped himself up and spat out three balls of Mad Dragon Virus at the Mermaid Dragon. The dark purple mist quickly struck the Mermaid Dragon and exploded immediately. The last thing the hunters saw before falling asleep after inhaling a large amount of hypnotic powder was the Mermaid Dragon lowering its body and charging towards the platinum-colored monster.

　The merman dragon let out a high-pitched roar like a song, and the color of its tail and hair fins changed from purple to purplish-red. The merman dragon moved rapidly, flinging out explosive scales, while Hui Shi...

　The Lord of Rebirth simply turned its body to the side, sending the merman dragon flying, then raised its wing claws and slammed them down forcefully. The impact shattered the merman dragon's spine and most of its ribs. The dragon frantically tried to use its shells to heal itself. However, the Lord of Rebirth bit its neck, swiftly tearing open the merman dragon's throat. The beautiful golden scales and shell under the moonlight were no match for the Lord of Rebirth's teeth. Moreover, the Lord of Rebirth had already broken the merman dragon's spine and ribs; even without its fatal bite, the merman dragon wouldn't have survived long.

　Lanmei plucked a handful of dreamy powder from the mermaid dragon's gills. Ancient Dragon's intuition told her that this stuff was good. Afterwards, Hui Shi Zhu carried the mermaid dragon back to Yan Huo Village.

　Rathalos typically use caves in the mountains of the Flooded Forest as their nests, believing that building their nests there would protect them from enemies. However, Rathalos are unaware of humans and the hunters' dexterity and intelligence.

　In order to climb this treacherous mountain, countless hunters came here one after another and dug roads. There are two roads leading up the mountain, one to the south and one to the north. The southern road leads directly to the top, while the northern road is a winding mountain road through the hilly area. However, it is a long and winding road. This time, however, Blaze chose the northern winding mountain road.

　A long, narrow grassland stretches out on the east side of the mountain. Start from the gentle section on the east side, then go around to the north side to climb the slope. This way, you can quickly reach a certain height. Blaze moves forward along the winding and gentle mountain road. From the middle of the way, the surrounding scenery changes from grassland to hills. Looking at the cliff in front of him, Blaze releases a flying insect to pull himself up to the mountain peak.

　According to the guild handbook, you need to eliminate monsters that might attract Rathalos on the way and ensure a safe journey to Rathalos's lair. After obtaining the dragon egg, return to camp safely following the route you have researched beforehand. If you encounter any scattered monsters on the way, take a detour. This completes the quest.

　Fortunately, we didn't encounter any small monsters like the Kamaitachi or the Jaggi on the way. If we had encountered monsters and started fighting them, the worst outcome would have been attracting the Rathalos, or the quest would have failed because we had used up our stamina fighting the small monsters.

　As they approached the summit, the slope gradually decreased, and the view became more expansive. There were no huge trees or tall shrubs obstructing the view from the top. The air was clear, and a gentle breeze blew, causing the flowers and grass to sway. Lieyan walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down at the world below. Then he saw a herd of Siamese weasels hunting Ankylosaurus. Lieyan turned his gaze back and searched for the Rathalos's lair.

　Soon, at the deepest part of the flat land, Blaze discovered a small rock shelter. It was not visible from a distance, but once you climbed to the top of the shelter, you would find an open gap through which you could go inside.

　Flame recalled what she had learned at the Hunter's Guild: even if you can't see any monsters in the hunting grounds, you can't be careless; life comes first. The worst outcome of a dragon egg collection quest is having to fight a Rathalos, while the worst might be spending time dodging back and forth in the hunting grounds. Although you'll eventually become exhausted, at least the hunter will be safe.

　PS: First update!

　PS2: The Fake Mermaid: A frail body, long hair that clearly indicates she can't fight, only knows magic, gets killed in melee, her only dream is to marry a stupid, terrifying upright ape, a disgrace to the sea.

　A true mermaid: piercing gaze, agile movements, a dedication to physics and chemistry in combat rather than tedious magic, and a masterful control of her hypnotic spray that makes her extremely difficult to approach. She fought to the last breath against the foolish hunters who invaded her territory—a true role model for the ocean race.

　Volume 1: Chapter 272 - Rathalos Lost Its Egg~

　Flame crouched low as it approached the cave entrance, peering inside. The cave was so dark that it was impossible to see if Rathalos was there. Flame picked up a small pebble and threw it in, then nervously strained its ears to listen. It was quiet inside, which meant that Rathalos was not there.

　After confirming that Rathalos was not home, Flame slowly walked into the cave. It was hard to tell how long Rathalos had been gone; it might flap its wings and fly in at any moment. Thinking of this, Flame was so nervous that it didn't even dare to make a sound of swallowing.

　Although the cave, covered by hard rock, was dark, fortunately there was a crack above that allowed a sliver of sunlight to shine in, so it didn't obstruct the view. Flame guessed that the opening above must be where the Rathalos came and went. It was a little darker here than outside, and based on this, it was indeed the Rathalos's nest.

　As the flames penetrated deeper, a putrid smell wafted over. Scattered on the ground in the cave were the bones of animals whose true forms were unknown. Being in the lair of a male Rathalos was indeed very unsettling. Flame complained as it cautiously took each step, afraid that a wrong step would plunge it into the mess of bones.

　"As long as you don't overthink it"

　"Alright." Flame muttered to himself, afraid that the fire dragon would land in front of him at any moment. Then, following the instructor's instructions, he began to search the ground. The dragon had a huge body, but it was just like an ordinary bird. It collected grass, soil and bones from the surrounding area and built a foundation to build a nest. The place to put the dragon eggs was such a simple structure.

　I've found it!

　Just as the instructors had taught him, near the rock wall, after removing what was either tree debris or bones, Flame then touched the dragon egg buried underneath.

　Blazing Flame bent down and picked up the dragon egg. "Wow, this is really heavy." The dragon egg looked much bigger than it had been in the ground. It truly lived up to its reputation as the egg of the most magnificent of dragons.

　After picking up the dragon egg, Blaze could no longer move freely. Suddenly, Blaze felt a gust of wind in the cave, and then the sunlight shining down from above the cave seemed to be blocked by something.

　"The sky should be cloudless right now. Anything that can block out the sunlight must be something that can fly over here." Flame subconsciously looked up and saw a figure. Because it was backlit, he couldn't see the details clearly, but he could sense that it was enormous.

　Rathalos!

　Blazing Flame recognized the dragon at first glance; this was something Blazing Flame had never imagined.

　In what form will she encounter Rathalos, what will she do after encountering it, and how will she cooperate with Flame?

　Although he had described it in his mind over and over again, the moment he encountered it, his mind went completely blank. He had prepared himself for the worst countless times, but at this moment he couldn't even move.

　In this critical moment, Lieyan didn't hesitate. "Yanyan, blow the whistle as we agreed!"

　"Meow!" Flame the cat immediately blew its whistle.

　The sound, which was somewhat jarring to the male Rathalos, was beautiful music to the hunter's ears. The sudden whistle startled the female Rathalos slightly, but she quickly recovered. At that moment, the giant shadow floating in the air was looking at Yan Yan with hostile eyes. Just as the male Rathalos was about to tear Yan Yan apart, Yan Yan quickly burrowed into the ground and disappeared. Meanwhile, Lie Yan had already rushed out with the dragon egg in her arms. Just as Lie Yan ran out of the cave, the male Rathalos had already arrived.

　The giant shadow that had been seen earlier was now fully revealed under the sunlight.

　Crimson red, like the vivid crimson scales of a burning flame; wings of skin as vast as the sky; muscles supporting the wings as thick as trees; not a single ounce of excess fat on the body; the taut muscles of the whole body when the wings are spread and soaring into the sky—all of this is captured by the blazing flames.

　Its sharp, enormous claws swoop down from the sky to attack, becoming deadly weapons. Its tail hangs down, resembling the most ferocious thorn. Its entire body is covered with muscular, scale-like armor, and anyone struck by it will instantly die and become its food.

　Bathed in sunlight, the Rathalos's sharp, blade-like scales shimmered like flames. It was incredibly lucky to have avoided that attack; if one had been even a fraction slower or gone the wrong way, one would have been struck by the Rathalos's thorny tail.

　"Meow!" Blaze, who had been dodging Rathalos's claws, finally heard Flame's cry. After confirming that Flame was safe, Blaze hurriedly fled along the path it had come from. The wind pressure coming from Rathalos's body made it difficult for Blaze to see the road. The smell of burning flames in the air made Blaze even more nervous. The Rathalos on the head of the two, a human and a cat, was trying to grab Blaze with its sharp claws and was rapidly descending. It was flapping its wings to keep itself afloat while exhaling a flame-like breath.

　For Blaze at this moment, retaliating is impossible. The immediate concern is how to escape under the protection of the rocks in the shade. However, the natural mountain path here is full of obstacles. It is very advantageous for a flying Rathalos to attack people running on the ground. However, flying requires circling, and it cannot keep an eye on the two people running on the ground all the time. In other words, as long as Blaze hides in the shade, the Rathalos will eventually lose sight of her.

　Taking advantage of the moment when Rathalos shifts its gaze—a gap that lasts only a moment—Flame can evade Rathalos's sight and hide in the next shadowy spot. Even a slight delay will allow Rathalos to discover it, and once discovered, Rathalos will immediately charge down to attack.

　And so, in a state of extreme tension, Blaze moved from its nest on the mountaintop down to the grassland below, occasionally hiding in the shade and looking up at the sky. Blaze was exhausted and sweating profusely. Finally, the Rathalos circled around the mountain for a long time before finally leaving.

　What a deep and terrifying obsession!

　Lieyan glanced down at the dragon egg in his arms. Fortunately, the egg was undamaged. Lieyan sat down heavily on the ground, panting heavily. After all, the dragon egg didn't look very sturdy, and it would have broken if it had landed.

　The aura of the Rathalos had faded, and the environment returned to its original tranquility. Flame's mind replayed everything that had just happened like a movie. The coincidence of encountering the Rathalos was unbelievable, and the moment he found the dragon egg, the Rathalos's furious expression, all of this was incredibly frustrating. Now, looking back safely, while he was thankful to have escaped unharmed, it was all still incredibly annoying.

　However, this experience has given Blaze a lot of experience, and now all that's left is to return to camp.

　versus

　Compared to Rathalos eggs, Ankylosaurus eggs are much easier to handle. Although, like Rathalos, Ankylosaurus are extremely protective of their eggs and become unusually angry when they witness hunters or other creatures stealing them, launching a charge attack without hesitation, hunters have their own methods. They simply need to stand in front of a rock and lure the temperamental Ankylosaurus into crashing into them. The clumsy Ankylosaurus will crash into the rock, becoming dizzy and disoriented, giving hunters the opportunity to take the Ankylosaurus egg away.

　When Flame returned to Flamefire Village, she happened to see two hunters being brought back by Palicoes. Firebud recognized the two hunters at a glance and asked curiously, "Firebud, what's that?"

　"If I remember correctly, the quest they made was called 'The Crimson Waltz,' a commission from a composer who was traveling to Flamefire Village. They were to hunt Crimson Armor Beasts in the Lava Cave. However, they looked like they were asleep, and their armor was soaked. So Crimson Armor Beasts use water?"

　"You must be mistaken, Sister Huoya. Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm so hungry. Let's call Sister Shuiyun and go eat together."

　"Good~"

　PS: Second update!

　PS2: If you find your hair standing on end during a thunderstorm, don't hesitate, run at least 20 meters away immediately. Your hair standing on end indicates the accumulation of positive ions, and if things go wrong, you'll end up like the cover monster in the wilderness getting struck by lightning!

　PS3: Research shows that when a person's left cheek is hit, their right cheek won't hurt.

　Volume 1: Chapter 273 - The Waterwheel Turns Going Round and Round

　Guta the cat felt something was wrong with the stove today; the flames were far less intense than usual, and the oil in the pan wouldn't even heat up. But after Guta checked the bellows and coal, the flames returned to their usual intensity, so Guta assumed it was just a coincidence and didn't think much of it. However, a little while later, the stove flames suddenly went out, and Guta realized something was amiss.

　Just as Guta was frantically checking, Lieyan, Huoya, and Shuiyun arrived at the restaurant to order food. As soon as Lieyan sat down, she saw the huge merman dragon next to her. "Sister Huoya, Sister Shuiyun, look, it's a merman dragon. The instructor said that this kind of monster with huge fins, which looks like a sea dragon or a snake dragon, is a merman dragon."

　"A mermaid dragon, yes, someone did witness a mermaid dragon in the lava cave, but I don't remember anyone accepting the guild's quest yet. And the scar on its back, could it have been left by the Charging Axe?"

　"It was probably encountered during a wilderness exploration. Speaking of ancient pagodas, hey, ancient pagodas."