As a newly evolved Extraordinary Creature for less than three days, mastering only one skill, and at a mere Level 2, Spark looked at the fierce opponent across from him, inevitably feeling a bit nervous.
"Come on, Spark, you can do it."
The Beastmaster's encouraging voice sounded in his ears, still so gentle and powerful, warming Spark's heart as he silently cheered for himself.
Come on!
You can do it!
Although Chen Yuan didn't know the opponent's specific level and combat power, as one of the most advanced of the evolved creatures, supplemented by the system, Spark's progress speed was surely at the forefront.
In this battle, the advantage is mine.
The setting sun was like blood, the dim sunset glow outlined shadows. Chen Weiyi watched the two Pet Beasts confronting each other, silently gripping the hoe.
There's nothing a single swing of the hoe cannot solve.
"Spark, Flame Surge."
The breeze swept by, and Chen Yuan's robe fluttered lightly as he softly called out.
Since he was unsure of the opponent's abilities, Chen Yuan decided to first probe.
Hmm, in any case, Spark currently only mastered one skill.
"Chirp!"
Hearing the Beastmaster's command, Spark unhesitatingly puffed up its cheeks, a scorching force surged within its belly.
The feathered flames burned even brighter, resonating with the setting sun, like a fiery cloud spanning the sky.
Boom!
In an instant, a scorching flame spewed from its mouth, transforming into a slender column of fire, carrying heat waves as it rushed towards the opponent!
Standing behind, Chen Yuan could clearly feel the residual high temperature, his expression instantly excited.
The power from a Flame Surge with 2.3 proficiency was obviously much stronger compared to 1.3 proficiency.
If Spark's level were higher and proficiency greater, what kind of power would this flame exhibit?
"Crack..."
Seeing the fire column whistled past, crossing several meters in an instant, getting very close, the Extraordinary Creature, shaped like a ground rat, clearly froze and then raised its arms high, crossing them to try to block the attack with the sharp metallic parts.
Bang!
The surging flame hit the opponent directly, and the fire light flared up instantly, the flaming sparks constantly burned the iron-like arms, with excitement glinting in Spark's eyes.
Soon, the flames subsided.
"Crack..."
Accompanied by a painful groan, Chen Yuan looked up to see its arms glowing red, showing clear burn marks, and its body faintly trembling.
Very good, this Flame Surge dealt excellent damage!
Chen Yuan silently praised Spark's strength, while keeping a tight watch on the opposite Extraordinary Creature, not daring to relax his vigilance in the slightest.
Even if one strike had hit, he still had no idea about the opponent's details, and he certainly couldn't relax his guard.
"Crack..."
However, facing Chen Yuan's vigilant gaze, this Extraordinary Creature looked down at its reddened arms and quickly shook its head.
Stop, stop!
[Defeated a Tier One Extraordinary Creature, gained 0.1 Source Point]
Hearing the voice in his mind, Chen Yuan was slightly stunned, then gestured with his eyes for Spark to cease its attack, and said, "Ask it what it means."
Are we still fighting or not?
He naturally couldn't exactly comprehend the Extraordinary Creature's meaning, but it and Spark were both Extraordinary Creatures, so they should be able to communicate simply.
And since Chen Yuan shared a mental link with Spark, simplifying a bit, he was likewise mentally connected to the opposing Extraordinary Creature.
Besides him, Chen Weiyi chuckled, lightly stroking his beard, "This is called knowing pain only after the fist lands on you."
"Chirp?"
"Crack～～"
"Howl!"
"Chirp chirp chirp!"
"Crack crack crack!"
"Chirp chirp chirp!"
After a friendly exchange, Chen Yuan finally understood the origins of this Extraordinary Creature.
It originally lived in this wasteland, and after a week of torrential rain, it became what it is today.
Once it got bigger, it could no longer hide in its burrow and had to dig new ones above ground.
That dark hole was a new burrow it dug for itself.
"So it was you guys all along!"
Meanwhile, Chen Weiyi also learned of its background from Chen Yuan and suddenly frowned, shouting angrily.
He had long known that a group of ground rats lived under this wasteland and always secretly gnawed on the vegetables in the fields under the cover of night.
But the ground rats were active at night, small in size, and used the burrows as cover, making them hard to capture.
So much so that Chen Weiyi had invited professionals to catch the ground rats, effectively eliminating their presence.
Yet, he never expected that another ground rat remnant would be hiding here, secretly active right under his nose!
Chen Yuan didn't pay attention to any of this. He focused on the overturned soil and asked, "Can you still till the soil?"
"Crack?"
This Extraordinary Creature, evolved from a ground rat, tilted its head, then aimed its body downward. The drill parts on its head and arms all exerted force as it burrowed into the wasteland.
Following that, under the watchful eye of Chen Yuan and Chen Weiyi, the ground rat beneath the surface turned over patches of land, exposing fresh soil.
A moment later, the ground rat emerged from the earth, shook off the dirt on its body, and grinned at Chen Yuan.
Plowing the land, that's my expertise!
Chen Yuan nodded unconsciously and said to the nearby Chen Weiyi, "Grandpa, haven't you always wanted to reclaim this wasteland?"
"How about this as a helper?"
Chen Weiyi was momentarily silent, his expression as if his worldview had taken a huge hit. It was a long moment before he asked, "Is this really okay?"
"Did you forget that Spark helped with weeding?" Chen Yuan asked again.
Chen Weiyi stared at the huge ground rat in front, sinking into contemplation once more.
Solely in terms of plowing, his efficiency and quality couldn't measure up to this Extraordinary Creature's at all.
Silence was the best answer.
Chen Yuan slowly approached, stopping just three meters from the gigantic ground rat, a smile spreading across his face, "Since you've always lived here, we have no reason to drive you away."
Then, he deliberately paused, and then chuckled, "Tell you what, since you can help with the plowing, why not stay here?"
"Crack?"
Confusion and puzzlement flashed in the giant ground rat's eyes.
Chen Yuan's smile widened, "Help my grandpa with plowing, and you won't have to do anything else."
"We'll provide you with enough food every day."
"This is a chance for room and board."
"Crack!"
The giant ground rat seemed to understand something, its eyes widening with longing in an instant.
Vegetables!
It seemed to see piles of fresh vegetables!
"Chirp?"
Upon hearing this familiar rhetoric, Spark, puzzled, glanced at the smiling Chen Yuan.
"Ahem."
The guilty-feeling Chen Yuan instinctively looked away.
"Crack!"
The giant ground rat nodded heavily, a sound that saved the guilty-feeling Chen Yuan.
"To show sincerity, let's shake hands." Chen Yuan hurriedly moved in front of the giant ground rat, avoiding Spark's watchful gaze.
"Crack～"
The giant ground rat was perplexed, but for the sake of a bright future, it obediently extended its paw.
[First time collecting a Steel-headed Ground Rat, Source Point +1]
[Race: Steel-headed Ground Rat
Attribute: Steel
Level: 1 (Tier One)
Favorability: 19
Skills: Steel Blade (Roughly Understood 0.2/3) +
Quality: Ordinary
Promotion to Elite Quality Conditions: Insufficient Source Points (1.1/5)]