Big Sister Is Mighty!

Seeing that the little fellow still dared to provoke him, Chen Yuan raised a brow. "Anything you want to say in your defense?"

"Spark!"

Sparkling Flying Cat glared with wide eyes. Strands of electricity flickered from the electric sacs on its cheeks, making its round face look fierce yet adorable as it flailed its paws wildly.

"Chirp."

Spark tilted her head toward Sparkling Flying Cat, her gaze calm yet carrying an inexplicable air of intimidation.

In an instant, Sparkling Flying Cat drooped its head like an eggplant struck by frost.

It had a strong premonition that if it kept provoking this human, it would definitely get beaten black and blue.

"It seems really afraid of your Flame Cloud Falcon?" Zhang Hao noticed Sparkling Flying Cat's change and nudged Chen Yuan's shoulder.

Chen Yuan nodded slightly.

Clearly, Sparkling Flying Cat had been beaten into submission.

Thinking about it, from Cola to Ironhead Kid, from Ironhead Kid to Gray Feather Falcon, and from Gray Feather Falcon to this little fellow before them, there had never been one that wasn't afraid of Spark.

Although Cola loved challenging Spark, whenever it came to an actual fight, it ran faster than anyone.

Big Sister's majesty was on full display.

Big Sister is mighty!

"Haozi, did you bring a cage?" Chen Yuan looked at Zhang Hao.

"I did." Zhang Hao took out an iron cage.

Chen Yuan opened the iron door and said to Sparkling Flying Cat, "Are you going in yourself, or should I invite you in?"

Sparkling Flying Cat instinctively wanted to bare its teeth and snarl, but for some reason, it felt a scorching breath wash over its body. It nodded woodenly and walked into the cage.

"So obedient?" Zhang Hao was dumbfounded.

"Nicely done." Chen Yuan gave Spark a thumbs-up. The latter merely nodded with reserved poise, hiding her achievements and fame.

"Awroo, awroo, awroo!"

Cola bounced vigorously around Chen Yuan, placing both paws against his waist and barking without pause.

Me too, me too!

I helped too!

"Yes, yes, and our Cola too." Chen Yuan kneaded the dog's head and smiled softly.

Watching the close, affectionate interaction between one man and two pets, Zhang Hao couldn't help thinking of his Gray-Armored Mountain Pig, which did nothing but eat and sleep. His nose stung.

Who was jealous? I'm not saying.

"Uncle Zhao, the fruit thief has been caught, so we'll be taking our leave first." Chen Yuan and Zhang Hao carried the cage as they bid Uncle Zhao farewell.

Uncle Zhao rubbed his bald head, the wrinkles on his face piling together with his smile. "Don't rush, don't rush."

Then, from who knew where, he produced a long bamboo pole. As he walked toward the Luminous Fruit Tree, he said, "It's so late, and I still had to trouble you two. I'm not good with words, so I don't know what to say to thank you."

"Take some fruit with you."

Chen Yuan hurriedly waved his hands. "No, Uncle Zhao. We're all from the same village; we see each other every day. You're being far too formal."

Zhang Hao nodded in agreement. "That's right, Uncle Zhao. Helping you solve your problem is our duty to begin with. There's no need for any reward."

"If you really feel bad about it, just pick some ordinary fruit from the nearby trees. Hehehe, I've been eyeing those for a long time."

"This isn't a reward. It's my thanks!" Uncle Zhao's tone was resolute.

Chen Yuan and Zhang Hao exchanged a smile and a look. Chen Yuan cleared his throat and said, "Uncle Zhao, these fruits are extremely valuable. They can fetch a high price outside."

"You don't have it easy working every day either. Keep them and sell them for more money."

"Or I can pay for them."

To be honest, Chen Yuan was quite tempted by the Luminous Fruits. They were Spiritual Plants that could improve a pet beast's comprehension, and they could also be exchanged for Origin Points.

Buying them with money would be well worth it.

But upon hearing this, Uncle Zhao turned back to glance at Chen Yuan, blowing his beard and glaring. "Little Chen, what are you saying?!"

His chest rose and fell slightly, while his weathered eyes gleamed faintly in the darkness. "If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have been able to keep these fruits. You've helped me immensely."

"But..." Chen Yuan hesitated.

Uncle Zhao widened his eyes, his voice firm and brooking no refusal. "Enough. As long as this tree remains here, it can keep bearing new fruit."

"Consider these few fruits a token of my appreciation."

As he spoke, Uncle Zhao had already knocked down several Luminous Fruits with the bamboo pole.

"Here, Little Chen, take these." Uncle Zhao handed over two golden Luminous Fruits.

Chen Yuan fell silent at first, then accepted them. "Uncle Zhao, if you ever need help in the future, just come find me."

"Little Zhang, you only have one pet beast right now. Take one first, and once you contract a second one, come ask me for another." Uncle Zhao took another one and gave it to Zhang Hao.

Zhang Hao grinned. "Uncle Zhao, then I'll remember those words."

"Alright." Uncle Zhao nodded with a cheerful smile.

Chen Yuan lowered his head and stared at the Luminous Fruits in his hand. The data panel appeared:

First time collecting Luminous Fruit. Origin Points +2

Name: Luminous Fruit

Level: Level 2 Resource

Effect: Can be used to improve a pet beast's comprehension

A smile spread across Chen Yuan's face as he distributed the Luminous Fruits to the two little fellows. "Here, one for each of you."

"Awroo, awroo, awroo~"

Cola had long caught the unique scent emanating from the Luminous Fruit, and saliva began to seep from the corners of its mouth.

This was a fatal temptation originating from the deepest depths of the soul, something no Extraordinary Creature could resist.

"Awroo."

Cola swallowed the Luminous Fruit in one bite. After chewing it for a while and swallowing it into its belly, it still licked its lips as though unsatisfied.

Then Cola tilted its head and examined its own body.

Huh?

There wasn't any change at all?

At the same time,

Spark slowly chewed and swallowed the Luminous Fruit. Closing her eyes, she carefully sensed the changes it brought.

"Chirp?"

Spark abruptly opened her eyes, a thoughtful glint flashing through them.

It seemed... it seemed her mind had become sharper?

"Spark."

Sparkling Flying Cat looked at Cola and Spark, its face overflowing with envy.

Its paws gripped the iron bars tightly, its entire face pressed against them. Its round eyes rolled this way and that, while its mouth opened and closed along with them.

But in the end, it lowered its head dejectedly and slumped down inside the iron cage.

After the two little fellows finished eating, Chen Yuan put the remaining fruit pits into his pocket, intending to plant them when he got home.

"Snort, snort."

The Gray-Armored Mountain Pig beside them also eyed the two little fellows enviously. Its thin pig tail swished back and forth, seemingly brushing against Uncle Zhao by accident.

Uncle Zhao looked at Gray-Armored Mountain Pig, and Gray-Armored Mountain Pig looked back at him. They fell into a strange silence.

Then Uncle Zhao knocked down another Luminous Fruit and placed it before Gray-Armored Mountain Pig. "Fine. You did your part too, so have one."

"Snort, snort."

Gray-Armored Mountain Pig rubbed its massive head against Uncle Zhao. A smile appeared on its rough, broad face as it opened its bloodbasin mouth and swallowed the Luminous Fruit in one gulp.

In an instant, Gray-Armored Mountain Pig was refreshed and invigorated. It snorted repeatedly, and its swishing tail grew even more vigorous.

Zhang Hao pursed his lips, his complexion appearing even darker beneath the cover of night.

He seemed to have thought of something.

Perhaps, from the interaction between Gray-Armored Mountain Pig and Uncle Zhao, he had thought of his own future—of his future career as a Beast Tamer.

His dream of contracting a cute-type pet beast had indeed been shattered.

At that moment, Zhang Hao resigned himself to his fate.