Beast Tamer: Awakening a Mythical Talent at the Beginning - Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Meeting Qiao Gubai Again, Bai Zian’s Test!

Yes, the White Scale Fish’s rank had already risen to the Eighth Rank!

Although it was still slightly below Bai Zian’s expectation of Rank Nine, according to Bai Zian’s plan, as long as the White Scale Fish engaged in a fierce battle, it should be able to advance to Rank Nine.

However, what delighted Bai Zian even more was that the proficiency of the [Foam Layer] skill had advanced.

This was an astonishing improvement because, as skill proficiency advances, the rate of improvement slows down significantly.

A skill may only take a few months or a year to advance from Beginner to Proficient. However, going from Proficient to Mastered could take several years.

The time cost for this process increases exponentially.

For this reason, over the past week, Bai Zian hadn’t had the White Scale Fish train the Foam Layer at all.

Instead, he had it focus on training the [Water Flow Burst] skill.

After all, it was a blue-ranked skill, and mastering it could significantly enhance the White Scale Fish’s combat power. Because of this, the [Water Flow Burst] skill was raised to the Proficient level by Bai Zian.

However, Bai Zian hadn’t expected the Foam Layer skill to reach the Mastered level. The most likely reason was that the White Scale Fish had difficulty moving in the volcanic region and constantly had to use the Foam Layer.

Repeated use gave the White Scale Fish a deep understanding of the skill, leading to the current results.

This was an unexpected pleasant surprise.

Back to the matter at hand—the most important thing right now was to promote the White Scale Fish to Rank Nine. That was the priority.

“For the White Scale Fish to advance, it needs a fierce battle,” Bai Zian murmured to himself as he pondered the situation. “But for the current White Scale Fish, feeling any pressure may require a top-tier Black Iron opponent.”

“Looks like I need to find a top-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider leader.”

The top-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider represents the species’ growth limit.

At this level, the Candlefire Spider can gather a group of its kin to establish a small spider nest, earning it the title of Candlefire Spider Leader.

To be honest, this was the situation that beast tamers adventuring in the Candlefire Mountain dread the most. Even a small spider nest would have at least ten Candlefire Spiders. With ten spiders attacking simultaneously, launching relentless assaults without a moment’s respite, it’s a nightmare for low-level beast tamers.

As for why Bai Zian specifically targeted the Candlefire Spider Leader, it naturally had to do with the White Scale Fish.

The reason was simple: the White Scale Fish’s real combat strength was just too astounding.

Although it hadn’t yet advanced to Rank Nine and was still at Eighth Rank, its strength had already grown to a remarkable degree.

Not long ago, Bai Zian encountered a high-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider. However, in front of the White Scale Fish, that high-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider couldn’t even withstand one blow.

One strike, and the high-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider was instantly killed.

In response, Bai Zian was both pleased and a bit helpless. Therefore, he had no choice but to search for higher-level Candlefire Spiders.

Otherwise, the White Scale Fish would feel no pressure whatsoever. To be honest, Bai Zian had always felt that even a top-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider Leader might not put enough pressure on the White Scale Fish.

After all, during the previous encounter with the high-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider, the White Scale Fish had handled it with such ease.

Whether or not the top-tier Black Iron Candlefire Spider Leader could pose a challenge to the White Scale Fish remained to be seen.

Without trying, no one could know the result for sure.

This was why Bai Zian ventured deeper into Candlefire Mountain, seeking a suitable opponent.

Sshh, sshh~

At that moment, a rustling sound came from the nearby bushes. In an instant, Bai Zian prepared for battle, ready to summon the White Scale Fish at any moment.

However, it wasn’t a Candlefire Spider that emerged from the bushes, but a schoolgirl wearing an old, worn school uniform.

“Qiao Gubai? What is she doing here?” Bai Zian muttered to himself, somewhat surprised. The person standing before him was the same high school girl with the special S-rank talent he had been keeping an eye on.

“You’re… that boy from the Centipede Train, right?” Qiao Gu Bai asked, her expression showing surprise. “I remember your name is… Bai Zian? What are you doing here?”

Seeing Bai Zian, Qiao Gubai was puzzled, wondering how he had ended up in Candlefire Mountain.

After all, this was Candlefire Mountain, home to the Candlefire Spiders. It seemed likely that Bai Zian had followed an elder here.

However, at the moment, Bai Zian appeared to be all alone, without any companions. Could it be that, like her, Bai Zian had also been separated from his teacher and classmates?

Qiao Gubai speculated silently.

For a moment, she hesitated. Technically, since she had encountered Bai Zian, who was alone, she should help him.

After all, Bai Zian looked young and possibly hadn’t yet contracted a pet beast or become a beast tamer.

But her own situation wasn’t exactly ideal.

Being somewhat solitary by nature, she always lagged behind the group. Moreover, a recent commotion had caused her to lose track of her teacher and classmates.

This was a terrible predicament, especially since they were now deep in Candlefire Mountain, where danger lurked everywhere.

She was barely able to protect herself, and adding a burden would only make things more complicated.

Honestly, the best thing she could do right now was to turn around and leave, continuing on her own.

However, she couldn’t just leave Bai Zian behind in this dangerous place. Her conscience wouldn’t allow it. So, Qiao Gu Bai found herself in a dilemma.

While Qiao Gubai hesitated, Bai Zian watched her with great interest.

Since the incident on the Centipede Train, Bai Zian had taken a particular interest in Qiao Gubai.

He had even used the Bai family’s resources to gather information about her. Now, perhaps he could use this opportunity to test her a little.

“Elder Sister Qiao, I came in with my uncle, hoping to find a suitable pet beast. But I didn’t expect to get separated from him.”

“Elder Sister Qiao, can I follow you?” Bai Zian pleaded, putting on an expression of fear as he sought her help.

“All right, this place is too dangerous. Stay close to me,” Qiao Gu Bai said, frowning as she pondered for a moment before making her decision.

Though she herself was not in an ideal situation, having encountered Bai Zian, she couldn’t just leave him to die here. That was her way of thinking.

“She’s got a good heart, but I’ll need to observe her a bit more,” Bai Zian thought to himself, feigning gratitude while quietly evaluating Qiao Gubai.

Now that things had turned out this way, he wasn’t in a hurry to hunt down the Candlefire Spider Leader.

Instead, he would stick close to Qiao Gubai for a while to observe her more closely.

Thus, Bai Zian continued to follow Qiao Gubai.