Novel Full Chapter 277 - 176: The Source of Advisor Chen’s Charm (Part 2)
“The mastermind Viper Fang, whose real name is Zhao Qiang, resigned after awakening as a Beastmaster and, through special channels, connected with the other three to form a poaching team.”
“They were very cautious at first, and their hunting scale was small, so they remained undiscovered.”
“After successfully selling Pet Beasts through middlemen and tasting the sweetness, they started attempting larger-scale poaching operations.”
“This time their target is the Qinling, which is rich in wild Pet Beast resources.”
After listening to Nie Li’s explanation, Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully, then raised a key question: “Are all the poachers this strong?”
Yang Yue and Li Qing, despite being academy students, are much stronger than ordinary Beastmasters, yet they struggle so much against these poachers…
Especially Viper Fang’s Bone-breaking War Mastiff, which achieved the feat of not being “one-shot killed” by Cola.
“Certainly not,” Nie Li’s tone carried a hint of amusement, quickly masked by a mature voice line, “They are exceptions, or more accurately, Viper Fang is an exception.”
“What do you mean?” Chen Yuan was puzzled.
“After detailed investigation, we found that Viper Fang contracted the Hammer Beast during his time on the construction site, a Pet Beast with no remarkable features.”
“What’s more important is that Bone-breaking War Mastiff.”
“We currently suspect that this Bone-breaking War Mastiff was provided by the New Star Association, along with some cultivation resources, which explains his rapid improvement in strength.”
Chen Yuan frowned slightly: “New Star Association?”
Nie Li explained briefly: “An unofficial illegal organization that advocates a new era has come, claiming that they should establish a brand new social order and rewrite world rules.”
She paused and then added: “It’s somewhat similar to the villainous organizations in novels and anime trying to change the world, with very clichéd organizational philosophy and slogans.”
Chen Yuan nodded in realization.
“The New Star Association is currently the primary target of our Investigation Department, and immediate apprehension is warranted upon discovery.”
“However, this organization is very cautious. Every member must go through layer upon layer of selection.”
“Perhaps they intended to develop Viper Fang into a formal member, but did not anticipate the intervention of Advisor Chen…” Nie Li slowly revealed all the information currently known.
Chen Yuan murmured softly: “New Star Association…”
“By the way, given your outstanding contribution in the recent capture operation, you will receive a reward of 500 Contribution Value,” Nie Li suddenly said.
Chen Yuan’s eyes lit up.
Contribution Value!
That’s not a small amount.
But upon careful consideration, dealing with this incident required facing three ruthless poachers and a group of formidable Tier Two Pet Beasts, a task fraught with high danger.
“Additionally, there’s a certificate of honor. We can assist in contacting the Association staff to have them deliver it personally,” Nie Li said.
Remembering the last time Zhou Xu delivered a plaque and the ensuing village-wide curiosity, Chen Yuan shook his head repeatedly: “No, no, no.”
Nie Li said: “Then I’ll mail it to you.”
“Please do.”
“You’re welcome, but I need your address.”
…
After hanging up the phone, Nie Li sat in her chair, plunged into prolonged silence.
“What’s with the commander?”
Noticing Nie Li’s unusual demeanor, Wild Boar nudged White Fern’s arm and gently asked.
White Fern covered her mouth and chuckled: “Have you ever followed a star?”
“No,” Wild Boar replied decisively.
“Oh.” White Fern propped up her chin with one hand, suddenly brightening up with a peculiar analogy, “It’s like matching with your favorite esports player when playing games…”
Wild Boar again shook his head earnestly, saying: “With my rank, I’ll never encounter my favorite esports player.”
White Fern glared at him: “It’s a metaphor!”
Wild Boar muttered: “White Fern, as a medical staff, you should be gentler.”
“Gentleness is the nurse’s job. My responsibility is merely not to let you die in front of me.” White Fern’s reply silenced Wild Boar obediently.
White Fern continued: “You achieve victory alongside your favorite esports player, exchange contact information, play countless rounds together, and finally learn each other’s home address…”
Wild Boar rubbed his chin: “Sounds pretty good.”
“Just pretty good?” White Fern looked shocked, “That’s your favorite esports player! You should be extremely excited, much like the commander savoring talking with them.”
Wild Boar was equally puzzled: “I like this player, but that’s as far as it goes—I’d at most boast in a social media post.”
“Anyway, it wouldn’t affect my life.”
White Fern pouted: “You men really are fearfully rational creatures.”
Wild Boar chuckled: “That’s a stereotype. Not all men are rational, nor are all women crazy fans.”
“I’m just curious though…”
“Why does the ever-rational commander behave this way when interacting with Advisor Chen?”
White Fern replied: “Perhaps it’s due to Advisor Chen’s inherent charisma.”
…
[Name]: Chen Yuan
[Age]: 25
[Level]: Intermediate Beastmaster
[Affiliated Association]: Baokun City Beastmaster Association
[Contribution Value]: 901
“I can now buy the advancement condition for the Electric Flying Cat.” Seeing the nearly four-digit Contribution Value, Chen Yuan smiled.
After a period of accumulation, plus the Contribution Value earned from openly publicizing the Flame Mountain’s special environment, Chen Yuan could now purchase the advancement conditions for the Electric Flying Cat.
Upon completing the map drawing, additional Contribution Value can be obtained.
He logged into the Beastmaster Association website and located the Electric Flying Cat’s advancement conditions:
[Electric Flying Cat Elite—Commander Advancement Conditions]
Chen Yuan clicked on buy, and options instantly popped up: