Chapter 52 - 52 49 Rou Qiu and Broken Teeth

52: Chapter 49 Rou Qiu and Broken Teeth 52: Chapter 49 Rou Qiu and Broken Teeth Xiao Jie was speechless and thought to himself, was the Beast Language Skill really meant to be used like this? Although he could indeed ask, these dogs wouldn’t understand anything about attribute skills and such; he guessed they would all boast about how amazing they were. Having interacted with animals frequently, he had gradually noticed a characteristic about these little creatures; they were completely devoid of any concept of modesty, somewhat resembling children who had not yet grown up. “No need for all that trouble, I’ll just look at them to know which ones are good.” “Feng, you know how to judge dogs too?” “A little.” Of course, Xiao Jie didn’t know anything about judging dogs, but he had the Beast Recognition skill which allowed him to see the basic information of the dogs, and naturally, he could choose a hunting dog to his liking. Thus, he began looking at each one in turn. Scar, Bite Lv3. Sprint Lv1, Tracking Technique Lv1. Life: 90. Level 4. Golden Tiger, Bite Lv2. Sprint Lv1, Tracking Technique Lv1. Life: 90. Level 4. Wangcai, Bite Lv1. Sprint Lv1, Tracking Technique Lv3. Life: 80. Level 4. Xunlei, Bite Lv1, Sprint Lv3, Tracking Technique Lv1. Life Value: 80. Level 4. Broken Teeth, Choking Lv1, Sprint Lv1, Wild Frenzy Lv1. Life Value: 90. Level 4. Rou Qiu, Bite Lv2, Life Tenacity Lv2, Bark Lv1, Tracking Technique Lv1. Life Value: 108. Level 4… Hey, these two are a bit interesting. Although these hunting dogs had different skills, it seemed that Bite, Sprint, and Tracking Technique were standard, with most of them possessing these three skills. It was merely a matter of different focal points, some ran fast, some bit fiercely, and some were better at tracking. Yet, there were two that were somewhat different. One was Broken Teeth, and the other was Rou Qiu. The attack skill of Broken Teeth wasn’t Bite, but Choking. Upon checking the description, it seemed to be a high-level substitute skill for Bite, capable of locking onto the target’s throat to inflict greater damage and might even cause a silencing effect. Wild Frenzy Lv1: Increases damage by 30% for 15 seconds and grants immunity to fear effects. It seemed that Broken Teeth was a special breed born for battle. As for Rou Qiu, it was the other extreme. Life Tenacity Lv2: (Passive) Increases Life Value ceiling by an additional 20%. Bark Lv1: Lets out a piercing dog bark, distracting surrounding enemies, preventing them from maintaining a Concentration state, and has a certain probability of attracting attacks from nearby enemies. This combination of skills was also phenomenal; this fellow wasn’t fast, nor was its nose sensitive, but it could definitely serve as a decent meat shield. Xiao Jie recounted these hunting dogs’ skills to I Want to Be Immortal. I Want to Be Immortal’s eyes immediately lit up, looking excitedly at Broken Teeth and Rou Qiu. These were the equivalent of top-grade pets. “Feng, which one do you want? I think Broken Teeth is pretty good.” Rou Qiu was a large yellow dog, albeit plump and sturdy, yet it somehow lacked a bit of a deterrent factor, whereas Broken Teeth was a black and gray wolfhound that indeed looked more eye-catching in appearance. Xiao Jie nodded, “Alright, then I’ll choose Rou Qiu.” Rou Qiu: Good choice, good choice, I’m really good in a fight. Scar: What kind of judgment is that, Rou Qiu is just a waste, all it knows is to howl during a fight. Xunlei: Exactly, exactly, choose me, I’m super fast, definitely a great hand at catching rabbits. The hunting dogs were all vying to proclaim their worth, it seems like the dog food was not wasted. However, Xiao Jie was unmoved; being fast was of little significance. In the event of danger, pets’ duty was to cover the rear. Being tough-skinned and hard-muscled was key, able to take a few seconds more of damage while he could run farther away, let alone having the Barking Skill to attract aggro. Rou Qiu was definitely a top-grade pet. The thought process of I Want to Be Immortal was quite different; in his view, being a strong attacker was what mattered most. And besides, Broken Teeth also looked cool. Both were quite satisfied with their own choice of hunting dog, and it was time to begin their leveling adventure for the day. After replenishing yesterday’s consumed supplies, the two set off. Having pets felt altogether different; the two hunting dogs led the way, with the two men following behind, significantly increasing their sense of security, at least they didn’t have to use their faces to scout anymore. Xiao Jie was determined to stay outdoors all day and thoroughly level up. Strive to level up twice, get a few pieces of equipment, then come back. With practiced ease, the two headed straight for the farm. After a night’s absence, the scarecrows in the wheat field had respawned. The crows, chased into the sky, hovered helplessly above. Seeing the two with the dog, they seemed to have found their savior. “Humans, caw-caw-caw, quickly kill the scarecrows, caw-caw-caw, need to eat,” they squawked. “Roger that, but you guys need to help me check for other monsters around, or any demons?” “Caw-caw-caw, roger that,” the three crows, keen to eat the wheat, immediately took action and flew off in three different directions, circling above the farm. A moment later, they flew back. “Caw-caw, just scarecrows,” one reported. “Caw-caw, no demons,” said another. “Caw-caw, I saw a few big rats, over by the eastern barn, caw-caw,” the third one added. Big rats? Xiao Jie glanced eastward and immediately spotted the towering barn. Besides the Tian Family Mansion, the farm was surrounded by several dilapidated wooden huts, stables, and a huge barn, presumably for storing grain. The wooden huts and stables were already in ruins, doors gone, but the barn looked intact. Approaching the barn, indeed, they spotted several big rats loitering around. [Big Rat (Beast) Life Value: 60. Level 3. Skills: GNAW Lv2, PLAGUE Lv1.] These rats were the size of small pigs, with crimson eyes, and instead of running away upon seeing humans, they charged right at them. Xiao Jie knew better than to take them lightly; in this game, not a single monster was easy to face. “Rou Qiu—go!” “Broken Teeth—go!” At the command, both hunting dogs immediately charged. At the same time, Xiao Jie and I Want to Be Immortal also released their arrows. The leading big rat became the target of their combined fire, taken down by the volley of arrows. The two rats behind it were entangled by the dogs, a fierce battle of bites ensued, with the dogs clearly having the upper hand. “Take down the remaining one!” Xiao Jie swiftly loosed another arrow. After a second round of arrows, the second rat was downed. Only then did the two switch to melee weapons and finished off the two rats that were critically wounded by the dogs. “Haha, that fight was too easy. Having dogs really makes a difference,” I Want to Be Immortal exclaimed excitedly. Xiao Jie agreed. Setting aside the combat ability of the hunting dogs, just the fact that they helped attract attention was worth the price paid. Unfortunately, the loot dropped by the big rats was lackluster, consisting only of their hide and meat. Looking around, they did not find more big rats and tried pushing the barn door, only to discover it was locked. Well, better get back to farming those scarecrows. But when they started farming the scarecrows again, they ran into an embarrassing issue. The dogs’ blood volume was too low; Rou Qiu was still okay with a blood volume of 108, likely to survive, but Broken Teeth had only a blood volume of 90. If it got caught in a Flame Embrace, it would probably be in danger. These hunting dogs were expensive acquisitions for the two, and just like humans, they had only one life; once dead, they were gone. Moreover, only the first was given for free; if it died and they wanted another, they would have to pay for it.