The King of Beast Trainers

Chapter 70  Chapter 58: The Landlord's Silly Son_1

That day, Lu Ran did not continue to challenge the Secret Realm.

Although each venture into the Secret Realm was fruitful, both he and Mr. Husky had limited energy.

However, tomorrow, Lu Ran planned to strike while the iron was hot and enter the Mantis Jungle Secret Realm to take a look.

For the following period, he decided to alternate challenges between Blizzard Mountain and Mantis Jungle.

In each of these Secret Realms, he had to challenge at least once a day.

Until the resources harvested there had strengthened Mr. Husky to the point where he couldn't be enhanced further.

First, through the Blizzard Secret Realm, he wanted Mr. Husky to transform the ordinary Power of Wind into the Power of Cold Wind.

Then, conform to what Doctor Gu had said, and convert the ferocious beast sword momentum into Blizzard Swordsmanship as much as possible.

Next, use the Blade-Shaped Grass from the Mantis Jungle Secret Realm to continuously enhance the cutting trait of Mr. Husky's Wind Attribute Energy.

Use the Mantis Feather to enhance Mr. Husky's sensitivity to the Power of Wind.

Use the Golden Insect Heart to strengthen Mr. Husky's Sharp Teeth, striving to elevate their quality to advanced. That way, the sword he forged would also be more formidable.

Once Mr. Husky fully utilized these resources and his corresponding attribute couldn't be further enhanced by these low-level resources, paired with the Wind Meteor Sword, challenging the Abyss Difficulty Secret Realm should not be a problem either.

"Eat up, eat more, you might not be able to stomach it tomorrow," Lu Ran said to Mr. Husky.

Mr. Husky: ???

"Woof!" Mr. Husky wasn't raised to be easily frightened!

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"Treat myself, go for a nice meal."

After Mr. Husky had eaten his fill and drunk plenty, he went to sleep and rest in Black Card.

Today, Lu Ran didn't eat its food.

Though it felt like he owed a huge debt, regardless, with 8,000 crystal coins coming in, he was truly a live billionaire.

Moreover, after the Divine Pet List settlement, another big sum of crystal coins would flow in. Lu Ran felt that while he could save on some details, he couldn't skimp on aspects that would enhance his strength.

He decided to find a restaurant in Infinite City to try out those special dishes prepared with ingredients from the Secret Realms by human chefs.

These delicacies generally provided great attribute enhancements to Beast Trainers, making them worthwhile to splurge on.

In passing, Lu Ran planned to stop by the Smithy to ask Master Lin if Dog's Sharp Teeth could possibly be used as material for weapon forging.

Smithy.

Before long, Lu Ran arrived there.

Seeing that the door was open and it was still business hours, Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief and went straight inside.

At the time, Master Lin had no customers and was puffing on a cigarette while reading a risqué novel titled "Beast Ears Love."

Sensing someone coming in, he smoothly slipped the book underneath and looked up at the guest. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Damn." However, upon seeing the newcomer, he immediately stood up, slammed the table, and stared wide-eyed at Lu Ran.

"It's you!"

If there was one thing Master Lin regretted doing recently, it was definitely not adding that eccentric Beast Trainer who came to have a sword forged for a dog as a friend.

If Lu Ran had disappeared afterwards without adding him as a friend, it wouldn't matter as much.

But as Lu Ran soared to the top of Divine Pet List right after that, Master Lin immediately knew that the young man who came to him for a sword was undoubtedly a monstrous rookie.

With only seven Extraordinary Divine Pet Lists in Xia Country, and Lu Ran being first in Infinite City No. 3, it meant at least that his potential ranked in the top ten among all fourth-generation Beast Trainers in Xia Country.

Such a top-grade rookie was definitely worth connecting with beforehand.

"Master Lin, long time no see," Lu Ran said with a wide grin.

"You... You actually made it to first place on the Divine Pet List. You really managed to master that battle style," said Master Lin. "I had no idea this would happen when I was forging a weapon for you."

"Haha, just luck, just luck," laughed Lu Ran. "Master Lin, I'm here this time mainly to consult about weapon forging."

"What, you think the Wind Meteor Sword is too low-level and want to upgrade?" asked Master Lin.

"At the Beginner's stage, actually, a high-level weapon is about right. Too high a level, unless it's a top-grade amongst top-grades, usually demands some strength from the user and isn't easy to wield."

"I don't want to change weapons, but it's almost the same, let's say it's preliminary inquiry," Lu Ran said. "I want to know if this kind of material could be integrated into sword forging."

As he spoke, Lu Ran took out the Wind Dog Sharp Tooth.

Placed it on the table.

"It doesn't need to enhance the weapon's level or strength, just as long as once integrated, it can perfectly blend in without affecting the sword's other functions and quality," said Lu Ran.

"This..." Master Lin picked up the Wind Dog Sharp Tooth that Lu Ran put down and looked it over carefully, saying, "Is this your Pet Beast's tooth?"

"You want to incorporate this into a weapon to improve the compatibility and connection with your weapon?"

Lu Ran was taken aback.

"Uncle, you know your stuff."

Master Lin laughed heartily, "Across all Xia Country, my forging skills are also in the top 10. Do you think I wouldn't know these little tricks that you rookies have up your sleeves?"

"It's no problem," he said. "When you want to forge a new weapon, just come to me, and I guarantee you won't find any faults."

"It's just a pity your Pet Beast's teeth aren't cultivated highly enough. Otherwise, integrating them could potentially enhance the sword... but that's alright, it uses a sword anyway, why cultivate the teeth? No matter how strong teeth and claws are, their power can't compare to a weapon formed by the convergence of various rare materials."

Hearing this, Lu Ran said, "So you're saying, if I provide teeth of a higher grade, these teeth could also be used as the main material for forging weapons, right?"

Master Lin nodded, "Of course, a good Forging Master will always forge the most suitable weapon for the user based on different materials. I'm not like those rookies who only know how to produce standardized weapons on an assembly line."

"Great! When the time comes, I'll prepare the materials and come to visit," said Lu Ran.

The Insect Heart from the Mantis Secret Realm might elevate Mr. Husky's tooth grade, which was already part of the plan.

"Hey, don't rush off. Didn't you ask me last time where you could learn weapon forging?"

"Right..." Lu Ran looked at the other person.

"Didn't I recommend you to go to Beast Training University? If you're interested, you really can come. The officials invited me to teach at Beast Training University, and I was too lazy to go, but they offered so much that I might go and become a professor."

"When you come by, I can teach you forging personally."

"Since your Pet Beast is accustomed to using a weapon, ones forged by others won't be as fitting as those crafted by the Beast Trainer itself." Master Lin chuckled.

"By then, I'll give you special treatment, besides the basic content I should teach... I'll also teach you some things you can't learn at the school."

"Really?" Lu Ran's eyes lit up.

"Of course!"

Geniuses have special privileges wherever they go. Having shown his potential, Lu Ran drew the appreciation of Master Lin, a prominent figure in the forging profession. Knowing that the weapons he created were reaping havoc in the hands of his clients filled the Forging Master with pride.

"I'll consider applying to the Forging Department," Lu Ran said.

"That's possible, but if you're sure you want to learn forging, remember to contract a Fire Attribute pet beast when you get your second one."

"Uh..." Lu Ran felt a bit awkward, considering the King of Sudden Death was already a Thunder Attribute. How was he supposed to manage that?

It's not like he could just awaken a second Fire Attribute for Mr. Husky or the King of Sudden Death...

Just as Lu Ran was about to delve deeper into the topic of Fire Attribute pet beasts,

suddenly, footsteps could be heard from outside the door.

A frustrated-looking boy in black clothing walked into the Smithy.

"Uncle Lin, that Passerby A who topped the Divine Pet List, did he have a weapon forged here by you?"

"I heard people from the guild talking about it... Do you have his information?"

The entrance of the boy in black interrupted Master Lin's conversation with Lu Ran.

Lu Ran made a "hmm" sound and looked at the boy who appeared to be around his own age.

This guy, is he looking for me?

"Hmm?" Master Lin was taken aback by the boy's intrusion.

Why did this lad come here, could it be that...

"Is there a customer?" The boy in black noticed Lu Ran and said, "Then, Uncle Lin, you go ahead with your business first."

"Are you looking for me?" Lu Ran asked him.

With that question, the boy stiffened and looked incredulously at Lu Ran. "You're Passerby A?"

"I am. Who are you?" Lu Ran asked, though he already had a guess – he had noticed the guild badge on the other's chest... The Star Guild, right?

"Damn, I finally found you!" Pluto exhaled the breath he had been holding in.

"I'm Pluto, the one who's second on the Divine Pet List."

Lu Ran was speechless, instantly understanding the intentions behind the other's search.

"Hahaha." At that moment, Master Lin laughed and said, "I have collaborative relationships with all the major guilds, often providing them with equipment for their instance dungeon raids. After seeing you climb the rankings, I told them that your weapons were also forged by me. I didn't expect someone would actually come looking."

"What's the matter, kid, can't accept being overtaken at the top of the list?" Master Lin said, looking at Pluto.

Pluto replied, "A bit, but I'll be back on top soon. Although the Divine Pet List ranking doesn't mean everything, I still want to prove myself against you in the arena."

He looked at Lu Ran and said, "Interested? I won't bully you. Let's fight once your Pet Beast reaches Level 10 and has developed Fusion Traits."

It was, in effect, a challenge issued in advance.

Pluto was utterly serious, mainly because since being shoved to second place, he had been ridiculed by his seniors in the guild for quite a while. Although he understood it was all in jest, it still bothered him.

He couldn't comprehend why a dog would have higher potential than his Thunder Eagle.

"What if I don't want to fight you? I'm not interested," Lu Ran said, nonchalantly.

"What?" Pluto was taken aback. "How can you not want to fight?"

"I plan on challenging a Secret Realm two or three times a day, which is already exhausting. I don't have the energy," Lu Ran dismissively refused.

Challenging a Secret Realm two or three times a day?

Both Master Lin and Pluto were slightly startled. Are you made of all liver?

Pluto's eyes flashed with understanding; this was why Lu Ran seemed so fierce. It looked like he would have to challenge the Secret Realm three times a day as well...

"I'm not making you fight for nothing! There's a wager, and if you can beat me, you can set any condition you want."

"If you lose, I don't need anything from you," Pluto said. "The materials you get from the Secret Realm may not be as rare as what I can provide."

"Huh?" Lu Ran also responded with an "ah" and stared blankly at the boy around his age in front of him.

Is this kid daft?

The foolish son of a wealthy family?

Offering up resources to others so readily?

"For real?" Lu Ran asked.

"What if I win and ask for a Thunder Attribute Awakening Fruit; can you provide it?"

Pluto laughed and said, "No problem."

Lu Ran inwardly cursed, indeed the foolish son of a wealthy family. Wait, am I asking for too little?

Why is there no hesitation...

"Competing in the arena is not off the table!" Lu Ran suddenly changed his expression and smiled. "When I have time, I'll contact you. Shall we add each other as friends first?"

Great, looks like I can snag the Awakening Fruit needed for the King of Sudden Death for free. No wonder Fang Lan is always so happy hanging out in the arena—this beats grinding Secret Realms for money, doesn't it? Thanks for the generosity, Star Guild! May the stars protect you!

If only the top rankers in the other six areas of Infinite City were also foolish sons of wealthy families, he could simply top the lists and harvest resources... but that would probably make him public enemy number one, Lu Ran shook his head.