On the ground, a group of big, burly men were overjoyed.
The fellow who set the net really had a good eye, picking the perfect spot.
If they could net that Flying Ship, they might even be able to keep it, which would be another huge payday.
BOOM!
Before they could even get close, a huge cloud of smoke and dust exploded from where the Flying Ship had crashed, blasting the man who'd set the net fifty or sixty feet away.
Ah Er bounced on the ground several times, the impact leaving him dizzy and dazed.
At the center of the smoke, the fur on its body glowed with a dim light, having blocked the brunt of the impact.
As soon as it regained some of its senses, a fire of rage ignited in its heart.
Charging out of the smoke in just a few steps, Ah Er's eyes bulged as it went to find whoever had the sheer audacity to attack it.
"Huh?!"
"Hey, isn't that Alchemist Bai's Spirit Beast?"
A few stunned voices called out.
