Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 644: Chapter 296: My Poison, There Is No Antidote!

This was a young man with red hair. At first glance, he somewhat resembled members of the ’non-mainstream Emo’ subculture. Therefore, this Rong Cheng left a very deep impression on Su Ping. With that explosive red hair, which looked like it was set with cement, it was truly hard not to have a deep impression.

In the past, this person hadn’t shown Su Ping the kind of hostile gaze some Rong Family juniors did. In fact, every time their eyes met, he appeared calm, even smiling. But this only proved the fellow’s confidence. He believed that even if Su Ping claimed one of the Eggs of the Five Saints, he could still obtain one for himself. This represented the incredible power he possessed among the younger generation of the Rong Family.

However, since this fellow had spoken up, Su Ping wasn’t inclined to waste words on a stranger or a potential enemy. He walked straight to the edge of the Pet Beast battle arena. This wasn’t an important battle anyway. If someone wanted to jump out, then let’s just fight.

“Cousin Su Ping, will it be a group battle, or a one-on-one Pet Beast duel?”

Under the gazes of many from the collateral branches, Rong Cheng also leaped lightly, landing in the very center of the arena, smiling as he asked.

“Either way.”

“Hehe, I’ve heard Cousin Su Ping only awakened a short time ago. In that case, a team Pet Beast battle would likely put you at a disadvantage. I, Rong Cheng, am not one to bully the young. How about a one-on-one Pet Beast duel?”

Rong Cheng’s red hair swung, and with a wave of his hand, a strange Pet Beast appeared by his side.

It had to be admitted, Rong Cheng’s idea was quite reliable. In his view, if Su Ping truly had some method from the Family Head to enhance his strength, it was most likely related to forming additional Pet Beast contracts. Rapidly improving the combat power of a specific Contracted Beast was very difficult; even for the Family Head, with the Rong Family’s resources, it would be hard. Besides, this explanation would sound more plausible. It had to be said, Rong Cheng’s plan was well-conceived.

Su Ping nodded, then glanced at the Pet Beast beside this fellow.

BUZZ. BUZZ. BUZZ. The sound spread as rapidly flapping wings traced trails of blood-light in the air.

This was a giant, dark-red mosquito-fly. It was at least a meter long, appearing like a large dog in the air. Its crimson proboscis, fully half the length of its body, was enough to make one’s hair stand on end.

The Eye of Truth instantly locked on, and the information for this strange Insect-type Pet Beast appeared before Su Ping:

[Corrupted Blood Mosquito (Contracted by Another)]

[Attribute: Poison]

[Current Level: Commander Tenth Order]

[Racial Potential: Commander Tenth Order]

[Skills: Blood Corrupting Technique (Proficient), Blood Shadow (Proficiency), Life Absorption (Proficiency), Bloodsucking (Proficient), Blood Curse (Beginner), Neurotoxin (Proficiency)]

This was a Poison Type Pet Beast born entirely for battle. Apart from its instinctual Bloodsucking skill Talent, the other five skills were all combat-oriented. And possessing the peak strength of Commander Tenth Order within the Commander Level, it certainly had the grounds to be arrogant.

At this thought, Su Ping’s mind shifted, and Xiao Qing’s figure appeared by his side.

“Little guy, no problem, right?”

Honestly, Su Ping was somewhat worried when Xiao Qing stepped forward. Xiao Qing’s combat power was relatively average; at least, it couldn’t compare to Qian Yi’s. Qian Yi had undergone multiple cultivations, and Paperman’s special racial Talent had even led to an Evolution. But Xiao Qing hadn’t.

However, trusting one’s Pet Beasts is one of the most important lessons for a Breeder and a Beast Tamer. Beast Tamers and their Pet Beasts are partners who entrust their lives to each other—comrades, family.

Xiao Qing’s actions spoke its answer.

This Verdant Forest Wolf, which in everyone’s eyes was no match for the Corrupted Blood Mosquito, slowly stepped forward. It came to stand before Su Ping, its head held high. Its eyes, like the most beautiful emeralds, brimmed with fighting spirit and pride.

It was as if all Poison Types were inherently meant to submit at its feet, before its presence. Even though it was a full six or seven Minor Realms below the Corrupted Blood Mosquito.

“A Forest Wolf?”

Rong Mang furrowed his brows slightly. He had indeed seen Su Ping’s two Contracted Beasts before. In Heavenly Mountain, he had already seen them. He also knew that Su Ping’s two Pet Beasts were this Forest Wolf and that Paperman. But in terms of combat power, no matter how you looked at it, shouldn’t that Paperman be stronger?

Thinking this, Rong Mang turned his head to glance around. His maternal grandfather hadn’t come, but many Rong Family elders were present at the edge of the arena, clearly showing considerable interest in this unique Pet Beast duel. He was aware of Rong Cheng’s Corrupted Blood Mosquito, a notable Pet Beast among the family’s outstanding younger generation. Even his own Mountain Passer was quite wary of it.

Or rather, all Living Beings of flesh and blood had to be wary of this Corrupted Blood Mosquito. This was simply because, within the relatively unique Poison Attribute, the dynamics of suppression and being suppressed were exceptionally clear. Many Undead Type, Mechanical Type, and Elemental Type Pet Beasts were immune to the abilities of Poison Type Pet Beasts and could easily overwhelm them. However, when it came to creatures of flesh and blood, Pet Beasts of nearly all Attributes were suppressed by Poison Types. And the venom of the Corrupted Blood Mosquito…

Nearby, Rong Chan, who hadn’t yet awakened and was only sixteen, watched her cousin Su Ping’s emerald-like Forest Wolf and the ferocious, bloodthirsty Corrupted Blood Mosquito. Filled with concern, she tugged on Rong Mang’s sleeve: