Master of Monster Synthesis-Chapter 41: Don’t Look at It as Just a Wolf

Qin Guofang’s face showed admiration as he said, "That’s right, Lord Yan Long is an Unbreakable One Star Beast Tamer, and that Nightmare One Star Flame Dragon Beast is practically invincible among same Star Level monsters."

If Lord Yan Long weren’t busy investigating the cause of the Skeleton Giant Lizards’ unrest, he would have already driven them back completely."

Investigating the cause of the Skeleton Giant Lizards’ unrest?

Qin Shou’s expression shifted as he asked, "Dad, where did you hear this information?"

Qin Guofang pointed at the television behind him, "West City’s News Bulletin."

Qin Shou: "..."

At that moment, a message came through from Rein Jia’er. Qin Shou hastily said goodbye to his parents and opened the message interface.

Looking at the message from Rein Jia’er, Qin Shou’s expression darkened, his thoughts racing...

...

Noticing signs that people had stayed in the resting area, Long Xia and the others grew suspicious.

But apart from that, they didn’t find anything stranger than this.

Compared to the ruins where monsters frequently appeared, this place felt like a "paradise."

And so, the group uneasily decided to stay here temporarily.

...

Time passed, and night finally fell.

This was the second night after the Beast Tide.

In his room, Qin Shou filled the bathroom tub with water, then summoned Zhi Yin and handed her a toy rubber duck.

"Hehehe, Master, this duck kind of looks like you!"

Zhi Yin tugged at the duck’s head and laughed innocently. freewebnøvel.coɱ

Qin Shou: "..."

Childish words are harmless, I won’t get mad.

Qin Shou consoled his wounded heart with these thoughts.

"Knock knock..."

Just then, there was a knock at the door, and Lin Xiaomei’s voice came from outside.

"Qin Shou, can I come in?"

Zhi Yin felt inexplicably fond of Lin Xiaomei upon hearing her voice.

She put down the rubber duck, blinking her big eyes and said, "Master, is this big sister coming to play with us?"

Qin Shou stroked Zhi Yin’s little head and chuckled, "No, she’s coming to play with me personally, not you. You just stay here and play on your own!"

Saying that, he left the bathroom, leaving Zhi Yin pouting and crossing her arms.

Hmph! Master, I don’t love you anymore!

Ignoring Zhi Yin, Qin Shou walked over to the door. When he opened it, he saw Lin Xiaomei standing there looking hesitant.

"Come in!" Qin Shou said with a smile.

Lin Xiaomei bit her lip lightly and softly said, "Okay."

Entering the room, Qin Shou poured a cup of wolf milk for Lin Xiaomei and smiled.

"Go ahead, what do you want to ask?" he asked.

Lin Xiaomei held the cup of wolf milk. Before she could marvel at Qin Shou’s richness in tough times, she was startled by his direct question.

"How do you know I have something on my mind?"

"If you had nothing to say, what are you doing here, mooching my milk?"

Qin Shou joked.

Lin Xiaomei glanced at Qin Shou, then put the cup down seriously.

"Qin Shou, let’s form a team!"

Qin Shou raised his brow, "Aren’t we teammates already?"

Lin Xiaomei shook her head, "I mean, let’s form a real Monster Hunter team.

From now on, we’ll adventure together, grow together, and climb all the way to the Vajra Realm, maybe even the Unbreakable Realm."

Hearing this, Qin Shou shot her a sideways glance and instinctively stroked his chin.

What does she mean by this?

Is she trying to seduce me?

Or is she after my invincible powers?

She’s so earnest, it’s hard to say no!

Forget it, let’s reject her anyway.

Although her aptitude is decent, as a Newborn Eighth Star Beast Ability Master, she’s still not strong enough.

With the experience I’ve gained from going beyond the city walls this time, I can act solo next time. Forming a Monster Hunter team with her would just slow me down.

Having thought this through, Qin Shou decided to refuse.

Yes, he needed to reject her tactfully. After all, girls are sensitive. If he spoke too harshly and made her cry, it would be troublesome.

Sigh, such is life as Qin Shou, the modern heartbreaker—today another innocent maiden must suffer heartbreak.

"Ahem, Lin Xiaomei, about this teaming up..."

Before Qin Shou could finish, Lin Xiaomei suddenly unleashed scarlet Star Power, the intense energy surging outward and forcibly pushing him back several steps.

The room became a chaotic mess from the sweeping energy.

"Newborn Nine Stars—you’ve broken through?" Qin Shou exclaimed in surprise.

"Phew..."

As the scarlet Star Power gradually receded, Lin Xiaomei took a deep breath and revealed a smile.

"That’s right, I just broke through to Newborn Nine Stars an hour ago."

Qin Shou was inwardly shocked. Based on what he knew, Lin Xiaomei had advanced to Newborn Seven Stars a year ago, allowing her to hunt monsters outside the city, and she had achieved Newborn Eight Stars in less than half a year.

He had thought it would take her at least two or three years to reach Newborn Nine Stars.

Who could have imagined that she had advanced again within just half a year?

Lin Xiaomei’s cultivation aptitude was far more terrifying than Qin Shou had anticipated.

Given this, Qin Shou had to reconsider teaming up with her.

A Newborn Nine Star teammate, and not one who’s completely useless... she could be perfect for grunt work.

Lin Xiaomei seemed to guess Qin Shou’s thoughts and smiled. "So, am I qualified to team up with you now?"

Qin Shou looked serious and said, "Lin Xiaomei, I’ve never looked down on you. Don’t get the wrong idea!"

"Really?"

"Of course. From now on, we’re a team—and not just a team, but a full-fledged squad. How could I deceive my teammates?"

Qin Shou said, his smile sincere.

Lin Xiaomei narrowed her eyes, smiling mischievously. "So, you’re saying you agree for the two of us to form a team?"

"That’s right," Qin Shou nodded.

"Well then, as team members, shouldn’t you say something?"

Lin Xiaomei teased.

"Say something? You mean like words of commitment for our team?" Qin Shou asked, looking puzzled.

This development came out of nowhere—he wasn’t prepared!

Lin Xiaomei shook her head and said, "Now that we’re a team, there are things I won’t ask about. But you should at least clarify your general abilities—that’s part of the trust between us."

Hearing this, Qin Shou immediately understood what Lin Xiaomei wanted to know.

"Since you’ve already discovered it, I won’t hide it from you. It’s true. Those two Beast-shaped Mechas that saved you all last time belong to me," Qin Shou said.

Sharing this truth wouldn’t affect him negatively anyway. Steel Garuru wasn’t Radon, and Qin Shou had no intention of using the Mecha to do anything shady.

Besides, everyone had witnessed it clearly earlier, so there was no point in keeping it secret.

Seeing Qin Shou’s honesty, Lin Xiaomei’s expression revealed her "I knew it" mindset.

However, she suddenly looked curious.

"You can control two Mechas at the same time?"

Qin Shou shook his head and summoned Big Big Wolf, saying, "Don’t be fooled by its appearance as a mere wolf—its Mecha-piloting skills are extraordinary."

Lin Xiaomei was amazed, "Incredible!"

"But why did you keep this a secret? Are the Beast-shaped Mechas... stolen goods?" she asked suddenly.

"No, you don’t have to worry about their origins; they’re clean."

"As for why I kept it under wraps..."

Qin Shou turned away, sighing inwardly.

You’ll never understand. As transmigrators, we always hold back a few tricks like this—it’s how we play dumb to outsmart others.

Just like Han Pao Pao back in the day...

No, I mean Han Lao Mo...

Err, I mean, Han Tianzun, sorry.

Back then, wasn’t Han Tianzun’s mastery of this trick what enabled him to forge his way through countless perils and ascend to the pinnacle of immortality?