17 Ready to Go (1/2)

After waking up, Ji Liu washed and ate breakfast before heading to the Souxun Building. Upon entering, Ji Liu approached the reception.

”Good morning! Welcome to the Souxun Wanqiang Metropolis branch, how may I help you?”

”I would like to apply for a test to rank up please.” Ji Liu then presented his card.

”You're already C-rank? I'm sorry but our branch has no ability to conduct B-rank exams.” The receptionist gave back Ji Liu's card after taking a look.

”But the staff last night said to come back here today?”

”Oh, that's for pre-registration. We can pre-register you to the nearest city that would be conducting a B-rank examination the soonest.”

”How does that work?”

”All you have to do is pay the fee and well do the rest. Then just go to the city on the examination day and take it.” Just as the receptionist finishes, he added, ”If you fail to go you have to pay compensation in any branch.”

”Okay, I just have to pay right? When would be the soonest exam? And where?” Ji Liu handed his card again so the receptionist can do the pre-registration process.

”Wait let me check.” the receptionist checked at the computer quickly. ”Its seven days from now at 'Longyuan City'.

Ji Liu left after saying thanks and paying the pre-registration fee.

As he walked out of the building, Ji Liu checked his phone to see the location of Longyuan City.

'It's a 3-day journey if I avoid areas with Legend and Divine level monsters. I better get equipment for me and my monsters since there would be Gold level monsters on the journey.' Ji Liu then headed to find a weapon and armor shop.

Previously, Ji Liu didn't bother buying equipment since there are only Mortal and Bronze level monsters near Yun City and a few Silver level in known spots such as near the beach.

He looked for a store that fits his budget and soon found he lacks knowledge on this area so he summoned Jinao and Mr. Krabs to help him look for the best deal he can find.

Ji Liu first bought two similar armor made from a Water-type monster's scale for him and Jinao that was picked by Mr. Krabs since it knows Water-type monsters better than Jinao. He then bought a spear for Jinao made from an Earth-type monster's horn which Jinao picked itself for its weight and length.

Xiao Cike was given an iron ball-like weapon from a Metal-type monster's tail and was equipped to its tail so that aside from scratching and biting, it can also bludgeon an armored opponent with its tail or even throw it depending on the situation.

Mr. Krabs and Zhao didn't need anything so Ji Liu bought a machete made from a Fire-type monster's fang for cutting tall grass and branches in forested areas and a shield from a Light-type monster's shell for defending and blinding monsters as it does not lose its shine.

Another thing Ji Liu bought was an 'adjustable riding set for mounting monsters' for Xiao Su.

After buying some more items such as flash bombs, repellants, and tent, it was already past 3 in the afternoon. Ji Liu decided to eat a late lunch and head out tomorrow.

He sent all his monsters back to The Base to eat and rest while he looked for a good place for him to eat.

He picked a café near the main road and ordered a healthy meal.

While he was waiting for his food, he was checking out other people's monster that was passing by the main road. Some monster were Monster Keeper's while others are normal people's.

In doing so, he noticed a young woman who was staring at him.