Chapter 22 (1/2)
The Joint Combo was the dream of many Beast Tamers.
It was a type of beast skill, which required excellent chemistry and collaboration between the Beast Tamer and their beast. This was the only way to unleash the power of the skill. It was much more powerful than a high-grade skills book.
Between Beast Tamers of the same level, whether one had mastered the Joint Combo would be a determining factor on their competency gap.
“Very few low-grade beasts with poor endowments are able to comprehend the Joint Combo together with their Beast Tamers.”
There was a tinge of disappointment in Lin Yingxue’s eyes as she said this.
After all, Wu Wu was a medium-grade combat beast. There was a huge difference between Wu Wu and the Icicles River Carp, a super-grade combat beast.
“In addition, the Beast Tamer is also expected to be a high-level Beast Tamer. Otherwise, they may not be able to achieve that.” Lin Xiaoxiao was observing Chen An’s gaze. “But this should not be a problem for you.”
Chen An suddenly felt that not forcing Zheng Qing to use the Joint Combo was a loss. He was very curious as to whether this “divine” skill could destroy the world.
Lin Xiaoxiao seemed to have read his mind. “Don’t dwell on it anymore. We’ll leave this kind of thing to fate. Some Beast Tamers are very formidable and have excellent beasts, but they are unable to use the Joint Combo in their entire lifetimes.”
Therefore, it was largely dependent on one’s luck.
“That won’t do. Zheng Qing is very petty and will definitely bear a grudge. Chen An, if you bump into him in the college and end up in combat, you have to use the Joint Combo too…” This was what Lin Yingxue was worried about.
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. However, this was something inevitable. At most, she would restrain Zheng Qing by using her authority as a teacher.
“You may be able to find a better skills book for Dou Buxiang if you go to that place. You will be able to fight Zheng Qing then…” Lin Yingxue was deep in thought.
“Are you talking about Treasure Cove?”
The so-called Treasure Cove was, in fact, the name of a place.
This was because, besides auctions, all the other beast supplies came from that place.
Lin Yingxue was quick to take action. After she spoke about the Treasure Cove, she insisted that Chen An should make a trip there.
…
They walked alongside. Just as they stepped into the place, Chen An felt very strange.
This place was very chaotic and complicated. Unlike an auction where he could tell the attendees’ intent—either buying or selling stuff—at one glance, everyone here seemed to be deep in thought and harboring ulterior motives.
Lin Yingxue lowered her voice and said, “Have you noticed? The atmosphere here is very different from that of auctions. I didn’t like to come here in the past because it’s very stifling.”
“Yes, it feels very strange. Aren’t we here to buy beast supplies? It’s not something shameful. Why do we have to be that secretive?”
“It’s not secretive. We don’t want to attract other people’s attention.” Lin Yingxue scanned the people surrounding them to confirm that no one was looking in their direction. She then said, “Also, this is not a place to buy and sell things. To obtain something, you have to use other means.”
Chen An saw two people beside them, speaking in a hushed tone. When they walked past them, he vaguely heard the word “exchange”.
“Do you mean exchanging an item for another one?” That was not strange. Hadn’t he done that during the transaction concerning the Evening Moon Vine with Liu Ran earlier on?
“The transaction methods are unlimited here. Exchanging is one of the ways. There is also another way…” Lin Yingxue paused in her tracks.
In front of them was an enormous battle stage. It occupied almost the entire space of one floor of Treasure Cove, and it was more than thrice larger than the size of a normal battle stage.
In stark contrast with the huge and spacious battle stage was the crowd surrounding it. Packed like sardines, they already had no place to stand. Yet, they remained enthusiastic in watching the combats on stage.