"Advisor Chen, I've heard so much about you," Cai Hong said, arriving at the breeding base gate with a jog. He extended his right hand to the young man before him, panting.
Anyone in Baokun City who had watched the Taibai Cup would be deeply impressed by the young man in front of them.
A Gale Hound and a Flame Cloud Falcon had directly sparked a craze among Baokun City's Beast Tamers to contract these two types of pets.
Cai Hong had never imagined that Advisor Chen, so famous among Baokun City's Beast Tamers, would come to the breeding base.
After introductions, Chen Yuan pointed to the pickup truck behind him and got straight to the point: "Brother Cai, I heard the breeding base is short on pets. What do you think of this one?"
Cai Hong steadied his mind, adjusted his glasses, and slowly walked to the back of the truck. He looked up—inside the iron cage was a huge Snow Cloud Wolf. Its body filled every corner of the cage. Even with its eyes closed, one could deeply feel the strong sense of oppression emanating from within.
This was definitely not the pressure that a Tier 1 pet could bring!
Cai Hong walked back and forth around the iron cage several times, examining the sleeping Snow Cloud Wolf from all angles. Finally, he returned to Chen Yuan's side, his eyes gleaming.
This kind of gleam was like Runrun Duck seeing fried fish, a bear cub seeing honey, or Corle seeing a butterfly.
He stared intently at Chen Yuan, his voice filled with restrained excitement: "Advisor Chen, is this a Tier 2 Snow Cloud Wolf?"
Chen Yuan nodded, explaining simply, "This is a Snow Cloud Wolf leader, leading a pack of Snow Cloud Wolves roaming the southern foothills of the Qinling Mountains, posing a serious threat to the residents of the local towns."
"It's not suitable for it to stay in the Qinling Mountains, so I thought of this place."
"Brother Cai, what do you think of this Snow Cloud Wolf? Can the breeding base accept it?"
Each time Chen Yuan spoke, the smile on Cai Hong's face grew a little brighter. Until finally, a radiant smile appeared: "Yes, of course we can."
After a pause, he understood Chen Yuan's concerns, so he said, "From the beginning, the breeding base considered that it would receive pets of various strengths in the future. Don't mention a Tier 2 Snow Cloud Wolf, even a group of them would be fine."
"Our facilities are very complete, and our security is very strong. Even if a pet goes berserk, we can handle it calmly."
"That's good," Chen Yuan nodded.
"Only a powerful Beast Tamer like Advisor Chen could send a Tier 2 pet."
"This will be the only Tier 2 pet in the breeding base," Cai Hong said, unable to restrain his excitement and admiration for Chen Yuan.
After some discussion, Cai Hong had people move the iron cage down and transfer it to an area in the base.
The Baokun City Breeding Base is located in the suburbs and covers a very large area. According to Cai Hong, it is much larger than an ordinary zoo.
Each type of pet has its own habitat, and the breeding base allows some pets to live in common areas.
Chen Yuan asked, "Aren't you afraid they'll fight each other?"
Speaking of this, he changed the subject: "But we can't completely erase their nature; we must retain a certain degree of wolfishness."
Cai Hong sighed slightly: "This is the current dilemma of the breeding base: how to allow pets like Snow Cloud Wolves to retain their nature without causing too much harm to other pets, and thus cultivate excellent pets."
"Moreover, after other pets lose the pressure to survive, they also lose their ambition."
Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully: "It is indeed difficult to balance both at the same time."
During the conversation, the Snow Cloud Wolf, which had been released from the cage and unconscious for a long time, finally woke up faintly.
When it opened its eyes and saw the extremely unfamiliar environment, it immediately let out an angry roar: "Awoo!"
In an instant, cold air surged, and the terrifying wolf howl quickly spread in all directions. The pets in other areas, upon hearing this sound, were first stunned in place, and then scurried around in a panic.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Hao's eyes flickered, and a bold idea emerged in his mind: "This Snow Cloud Wolf can create survival pressure for the other pets."
"Let it howl once a day, or let it show its face in front of the other pets, and it's guaranteed to stimulate the pets that have lost their ambition."
Regardless of whether Zhang Hao's idea was useful, the Snow Cloud Wolf, feeling anxious and uneasy about the unfamiliar environment, quickly saw Chen Yuan not far away. It roared furiously, stepped out, and a blizzard swept in.
However, the electric fence and tall栅栏 surrounding the entire area completely trapped it.
Since the revival of spiritual energy, many new technologies and novel materials that Chen Yuan had never heard of before had appeared on the market. Trapping this Tier 2 Snow Cloud Wolf was not a problem.
Seeing the Snow Cloud Wolf trapped inside, only able to roar in impotent rage, Chen Yuan completely relaxed: "Just live here well from now on."
"Here you have food and shelter, and you don't have to struggle for survival."
"It's the most suitable place for you."
"Awoo!"
Responding to Chen Yuan was only a burst of furious roars.
Cai Hong said: "Very fierce."
Chen Yuan asked: "Do you want to lock it in the little dark room?"
Cai Hong stared at the Snow Cloud Wolf for a while, waved his hand, and smiled: "It's okay, it'll be honest after a few days of starvation."
Although the spiritual energy in the air can maintain the most basic needs of life, prolonged maintenance will make the pet's state very weak.
"Okay, now that we've delivered this Snow Cloud Wolf, we can rest assured," Chen Yuan glanced at the time and smiled, "It's getting late, we should take our leave."
Seeing that it was getting late, Cai Hong quickly dissuaded them: "Advisor Chen, it's so late, don't go back."
"Today, I'm the host to thank you two for bringing this big surprise, and there are many empty rooms in the base. If you don't mind, stay here tonight."
Chen Yuan looked at Zhang Hao, whose face couldn't hide his exhaustion, and finally nodded: "Okay, that works."
Not long after,
At the dining table.
"Advisor Chen, according to current regulations, you two have come a long way to deliver a pet, so you can get a contribution value," Cai Hong said.
Before Chen Yuan could answer, a bright smile appeared on Zhang Hao's face.
"If you have similar pets in the future, please be sure to contact me. I will send someone over to receive them, so you don't have to bother making a special trip," Cai Hong continued.
"Okay," Chen Yuan said.
Cai Hong looked at Chen Yuan, and a thought suddenly emerged in his mind. He opened his mouth, but hesitated.
Chen Yuan noticed Cai Hong's reaction and smiled: "Brother Cai, just say what's on your mind."
"Actually, I wanted to ask Chen Guwen for a small favor." Cai Hong gritted his teeth and finally couldn't help but say the idea that had suddenly popped up.
"Go ahead."
Seeing that Chen Yuan's expression remained unchanged, Cai Hong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Tomorrow, a group of young people who have just become Beast Tamers will come to the breeding base to choose their pet beasts, but you've seen the current situation of the base."
"I'm afraid they'll be disappointed."
Chen Yuan nodded slightly.
"As the person in charge, I currently feel powerless, but I don't want these Beast Tamers to come for nothing."
After a slight pause, Cai Hong lowered his eyes, his tone heavy, "They are all a group of children, just becoming Beast Tamers, full of enthusiasm and passion for the path of Beast Tamers, but seeing such a breeding base, and not being able to contract a suitable pet beast, they will definitely be disappointed."
Chen Yuan put down his chopsticks, looked at Cai Hong, and listened quietly.
"So, I want to ask you to put on a show, so that even if these children don't contract a suitable pet beast, they won't come for nothing."
Hearing this, Chen Yuan became interested and asked, "Oh? What kind of show?"
Cai Hong smiled slightly, "It's very simple, it just requires your Flame Cloud Falcon to cooperate with that Snow Cloud Wolf..."
October 16th, Wednesday.
Sunny.
Early in the morning, Liu Zhihao took a bus and arrived at the Baokun City Breeding Base with seven other young people of similar age.
"Hello everyone, I am Li Qian, a staff member of the breeding base."
The staff member in charge of the reception was a young woman.
"Hello, Teacher Li."
Everyone said in unison.
All of them were high school students who had successfully meditated for the first time. After discussing with their families, they had signed an agreement with the Beast Tamer Association and would enter Yunhua Beast Taming Academy upon graduation.
Therefore, they could choose a pet beast for free at the breeding base. If they didn't find a suitable one, they could also purchase one at the pet beast store at the lowest price with the assistance of the association.
Having just stepped into the gate of the base, they were already extremely expectant and excited.
Li Qian led them to the first area.
"This is the mountain area," Li Qian introduced, reaching out her hand.
The eager crowd looked up and saw lush green trees, gurgling streams, and the figures of several pet beasts, either Woodleaf Rats hiding in the corners or Water Spirit Turtles basking in the sun by the river.
"Students, Woodleaf Rats and Water Spirit Turtles are both very suitable pet beasts for new Beast Tamers," Li Qian said with a smile.
"Woodleaf Rats are so cute!"
"Water Spirit Turtles are the cutest!"
Hearing the heated discussions of others, Liu Zhihao silently shook his head and did not join the discussion.
He was not interested in these cute pet beasts. He preferred...
The Snow Cloud Wolf he had encountered on the road yesterday.
Tall and mighty, that was the most perfect pet beast!
"Huh? Teacher Li, why are there only so few pet beasts?" Suddenly, someone asked in confusion.
Li Qian's expression remained unchanged as she explained, "The breeding base is still in the development stage, so there are not many pet beasts at the moment."
Seeing the slight change in everyone's expressions, she quickly skipped the topic, "Let's move on."
"This is the grassland area..."
"This is the swamp area..."
The further they went, the fewer pet beasts they saw. In that swamp area, they only saw two pet beasts.
For a time, the crowd's discussions arose:
"I feel like the breeding base isn't very good. There are too few pet beasts, right?"
"I haven't seen one that I'm satisfied with yet."
"After all, it's a free selection, we can't ask for too much."
"But this is too shabby..."
"I'll still have my parents work hard and buy me a better one."
The discussions continued to ring in his ears, Li Qian's face was calm. Suddenly, she stopped and pointed to the front: "Students, the main event is here."
The crowd stopped talking and looked up at the same time—a snowy white figure was lying on a huge rock.
A student immediately exclaimed: "It's a Snow Cloud Wolf!"
"Such a big Snow Cloud Wolf!"
The moment Liu Zhihao saw this figure, his eyes widened, his body pressed tightly against the fence, his eyes filled with surprise.
This...
This is definitely the Snow Cloud Wolf he encountered yesterday!
Exclamations rose one after another, and Li Qian finally showed a faint smile: "That's right, this is the Snow Cloud Wolf."
"Yesterday, a powerful Beast Tamer sent it to the base."
After a slight pause, she continued, "By the way, this Snow Cloud Wolf is at the Second Order."
"Really?!"
"Wow, a Second Order Snow Cloud Wolf!"
"Can I contract this Snow Cloud Wolf?!"
The students were shocked by Li Qian's introduction, and they all leaned against the fence, staring at the Snow Cloud Wolf with rapt attention, exclaiming one after another.
Li Qian said: "No, you are all Beginner Beast Tamers and cannot control a Second Order Snow Cloud Wolf."
"So, please strive to become Intermediate Beast Tamers. This Snow Cloud Wolf will be waiting for you at the breeding base."
Hearing this, Liu Zhihao's eyes were burning, and he silently clenched his fists: "I must contract it!"
Just then, the students' exclamations may have awakened the Snow Cloud Wolf. It suddenly opened its eyes, its sharp gaze swept across the crowd, its tall and proud body slowly stood up, its dense and wild fur fluttered wildly, and it roared at the crowd: "Awoo!!!"
In an instant, a gust of wind and snow spread from its body, and a terrifying sense of oppression came crashing down.
Facing this Second Order Snow Cloud Wolf directly, the students' expressions changed one after another. Some people even turned pale and stood there in a daze.
Seeing pet beasts on TV is one thing, but coming into close contact with them in person is another.
The fear from the depths of their souls frightened this group of students who had just become Beast Tamers.
Only Liu Zhihao still stood there, staring directly at the furious Snow Cloud Wolf. His body trembled slightly, unsure whether it was from fear or excitement.
"Chirp!"
Just then, a highly penetrating cry rang out from the high sky, allowing the students to break free from their fearful emotions. They all looked up—an orange-yellow figure streaked across the sky and swooped down towards the Snow Cloud Wolf at an alarming speed!
Its speed was astonishing, and flames surged from its wings, covering its entire body with scorching fire. It was getting closer and closer to the Snow Cloud Wolf!
Li Qian recalled the lines she had memorized and quickly introduced, "Students, this is the most powerful pet beast in the breeding base."
"A certain powerful Beast Tamer accepted our request and temporarily placed this Flame Cloud Falcon in our base, responsible for..."
She paused slightly and recited the last part of the lines with full emotion, which was full of chuunibyou (middle-school syndrome) but had a great impact on middle school students: "Responsible for maintaining the security of the base, responsible for suppressing those disobedient pet beasts!"
"This disobedient Snow Cloud Wolf is precisely its target of suppression!"
