Chen Yuan asked, "Wind-controlling Dog, don’t you usually keep up with online news?"
"Aooo!"
Cola glared at Lan Yingdan; this was its first time encountering a human who didn’t recognize it.
Blood Thorn Rose moved slightly forward, shielding Lan Yingdan behind it, and gave Cola a defiant look.
Lan Yingdan blinked her bright eyes, a smile spilling from her gaze, "No, going online is too much of a waste of time."
"It’s better to spend more time with these little guys." She looked at Blood Thorn Rose and Fur-tailed Pink Snake, the smile in her eyes creeping up to her face.
Chen Yuan nodded in realization.
He had friends like this too, who never kept up with online news, didn’t even have entertainment apps on their phones, like people from an outdated era.
But people like this often have fascinating interests that allow them to stay away from the distracting online world.
At the same moment,
When the grass was lifted by the wind, on the moist ground covered with thick dead leaves, a wounded small flower-like Pet Beast was hiding behind tree roots, trembling.
This little creature resembled a light blue daffodil, but the edges of its petals were adorned with tiny purple crystal clusters, and there were several tears from sharp teeth on its stem, oozing murky fluid.
At this moment, it was looking fearfully at the approaching group, its small body trembling even more violently.
"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid." Lan Yingdan immediately soothed in a gentle voice, soft as a drifting feather, "You’re hurt; I’ll heal you."
Upon seeing this Pet Beast for the first time, Lan Yingdan’s instinctive reaction was to squat before the little creature and take out a Healing Spray from her backpack to heal it.
Chen Yuan stood nearby, instructing Spark and Cola to stay alert to the surroundings while carefully observing the wounded Crystal Cluster Daffodil.
Crystal Cluster Daffodil, Water Attribute, naturally elite in quality, possesses certain healing abilities.
Not all Pet Beasts on Manlan Island are Poison Type; occasionally, one or two of other attributes appear.
According to rough statistics from past Beastmasters, Pet Beasts of other attributes make up about one-tenth of the total population.
This wounded Crystal Cluster Daffodil is one of them.
As Lan Yingdan treated the wounds of the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, Blood Thorn Rose slightly lowered its head, seemingly showing some sympathy for the wounded and needy fellow Pet Beast.
A natural affinity exists among similar Pet Beasts.
It’s the same for Twin Flower Concubine, who slowly approached the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, which stood only a bit taller, and tore off a piece of petal, handing it to the latter, "Ying Ying~"
Twin Flower Concubine’s gentle smile instantly stunned the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, and its light blue petals seemed to bloom with a strange hint of red as it slowly took the petal.
Under the dual effect of the Healing Spray and the therapeutic petal, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s wounds radiated a faint green light, healing quickly.
Finally, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s emotions stabilized, lightly trembling its light blue petals to emit a weak rustling noise as a gesture of thanks.
"Alright, time to rest well now." Lan Yingdan clapped her hands, suddenly brightening up as she queried, "Oh little one, do you know..."
But before she finished speaking, a dark green poisonous snake shot forth from the hollow of a decayed wood nearby like an arrow released from a string, its scarlet tongue flickering, venomous fangs gleaming with chill as it targeted the recently healed Crystal Cluster Daffodil!
Lan Yingdan’s pupils suddenly contracted, she immediately embraced the Crystal Cluster Daffodil and rolled forward; alongside, Blood Thorn Rose reacted quickly, extending its thorny arm to try to stop the attacking snake.
But at that moment, Cola, already anticipating, took a half-step forward, nonchalantly raised its paw and swatted at the snake as if on a mosquito.
Snap!
This snake, lurking in shadows and cunning as an assassin, was pressingly pinned down by Cola, its slender body twisting madly but unable to break free from the paw’s grip.
"Aoo."
Cola looked down at the struggling snake, its eyes twinkling with mischief.
It had long since spotted the snake hiding in the dark, assuming it would remain concealed, yet it had unexpectedly attempted an attack in Cola’s presence.
The little snake should be punished!
"Green Mist Viper." Chen Yuan glanced at the snake pinned down by Cola, then withdrew his gaze.
Green Mist Viper, Poison Attribute, naturally elite in quality.
This type of Pet Beast is slender as bamboo, its green body seamlessly blending with the dense jungle, exceptionally skilled at launching stealth attacks from trees and undergrowth.
Yet no disguise could deceive Cola.
The sudden change left Lan Yingdan momentarily stunned. When she regained her composure, she looked at Cola with slightly excited eyes: "Your Wind-controlling Dog is amazing!"
Her Blood Thorn Rose hadn’t even counterattacked yet, and Cola, with its effortless movements, had already pinned the Green Mist Viper to the ground, rendering it immobile.
Its powerful strength was evident.
"Indeed, this Wind-controlling Dog is his strongest Pet Beast," Lan Yingdan affirmed her judgment.
Chen Yuan’s strongest Pet Beast was undoubtedly the Wind-controlling Dog, while the Twin Flower Concubine was slightly weaker. That golden-red little bird, standing dumbfounded on his shoulder as if frightened by the Green Mist Viper, was clearly the weakest, perhaps only recently contracted by Chen Yuan.
No time for further reflection, Lan Yingdan turned to look at the pale-faced Crystal Cluster Daffodil and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
The Crystal Cluster Daffodil came to its senses. It first looked at the Green Mist Viper pinned firmly to the ground, showing obvious confusion in its eyes, then met Lan Yingdan’s concerned gaze and shook its head to indicate it was fine.
"Was it this Green Mist Viper that injured you?" Chen Yuan’s questioning voice suddenly arose.
The Crystal Cluster Daffodil heard these words, staring dazedly at the still-struggling Green Mist Viper, its eyes blank and expression complex, but after a moment of hesitation, it nodded.
"Why do these Poison-type Pet Beasts always like ambushing?" Lan Yingdan glared at the Green Mist Viper.
Chen Yuan remained silent.
The essence of Poison-type Pet Beasts is stealth attacks and underhanded tricks. Confronting head-on is not their style.
This Beastmaster’s nurturing path evidently had issues.
"Do you want me to help deal with this creature?" Chen Yuan pointed at the Green Mist Viper and asked.
Thanks to the psychological training from the Fur-tailed Pink Snake, Chen Yuan had overcome the inner obstacle and could now observe Snake Pet Beasts up close without fear.
The Crystal Cluster Daffodil gently shook its flower-like head.
"Oh? Choosing to let it go?" Chen Yuan felt a bit surprised but soon recalled the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s naturally kind disposition. In this island full of fierce poisons, it was indeed a rarity; surviving smoothly until now was already not easy.
"Cola, let it go." Chen Yuan respected the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s choice and instructed Cola to release it.
"Woof~"
Cola nodded obediently, staring fiercely at the Green Mist Viper while slowly releasing its grip.
"Hiss~"
The Green Mist Viper cautiously glanced at Cola, flicking its tongue.
Bam!
Cola patted the Green Mist Viper’s head with its paw, nearly knocking it over.
If you’re leaving, then hurry up and leave, daring to flick your tongue in front of me!
The Green Mist Viper instantly felt the pain, quickly averted its gaze, but stealthily glanced at the Crystal Cluster Daffodil being held in Lan Yingdan’s arms. The two Pet Beasts exchanged a sneaky glance.
In the next moment, the Green Mist Viper leaped away and swiftly disappeared into the dense forest.
As the Green Mist Viper vanished, Lan Yingdan looked down at the delicate and lovely Crystal Cluster Daffodil, softly asking, "Do you know the Eternal Night Poppy?"
Then, Lan Yingdan detailed the general appearance of the Eternal Night Poppy: "About as tall as me, somewhat similar to you, but its color is different from yours..."
"Do you know where it is?"
Lan Yingdan looked at the Crystal Cluster Daffodil with anticipation. After a moment of hesitation, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s pale blue petals slowly opened and closed.
"Woof woof!"
Seeing the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s reaction, Cola excitedly bit Chen Yuan’s sleeve.
It knows!
Master, it knows!
Chen Yuan patted Cola’s head and smiled slightly: "Got it, let it lead the way now."
"Then I’ll leave it to you." Lan Yingdan clasped her hands together, her face beaming with a bright smile as she looked at the Crystal Cluster Daffodil.
The Crystal Cluster Daffodil struggled to jump out of Lan Yingdan’s arms. It sneaked a glance at Cola, who had effortlessly subdued the Green Mist Viper with a single paw. Sensing its gaze, Cola immediately grinned at it, frightening the Crystal Cluster Daffodil to the point that it nearly fell.
"Don’t be afraid; it won’t hurt you." Lan Yingdan smiled and crouched down, gently pushing the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s back with her hand.
Only then did the Crystal Cluster Daffodil steady its emotions, leading the two through layers of broad leaves, continuing their journey deeper into the rainforest.