Peter released his third pet beast, the Snow Wolf King.
The Snow Wolf King couldn't fight in the air.
Fortunately, under Asher's clearing, the forest finally had a place where the Snow Wolf King could land.
At least it wouldn't step down and explode into mush in one paw.
Asher subconsciously imagined that scene, 'Kind of disgusting.'
Asher packaged up those images and threw them out of his brain.
The Snow Wolf King's main purpose wasn't just to help the two Flame Dragons and the Giant Spirit Vine to besiege the Golden Silkworm Queen, it was also to prevent other Tier 8, 7, and 6 Golden Silk Worms from coming closer to reinforce the Golden Silkworm Queen.
As long as any other Golden Silk Worms tried to approach the Golden Silkworm Queen, they would be mercilessly targeted by the Snow Wolf King.
Snow Wolf King, "Awooo—"
'I can't beat the Golden Silkworm Queen, but I can't beat you little lackeys either?'
'Just do it!'
Asher: "..."
'Goodness, last time we didn't spend enough time together, I didn't notice, but this Snow Wolf King is actually a hot-tempered old bro.'
Finally, under the combined assault of Peter and Clyde, the Golden Silkworm Queen's condition grew worse and worse, more and more sluggish.
Even though the Golden Silkworm Queen desperately tried to damage the Flame Dragons besieging it, hoping to parasitize one of them, however, the Golden Silkworm Queen wasn't fast.
But the Solar True Fire was very fast.
A large mass of swelling Solar True Fire, as if not fearing death, suddenly lunged at the Golden Silkworm Queen at the moment it tried to lay eggs on the Tier 8 Flame Dragon.
Instantly, Peter and Clyde, who were too close, both smelled a strong burnt protein odor.
It was disgusting.
But the Solar True Fire very nimbly cleared out the newly laid worm eggs.
Peter: "!"
Clyde: "!"
"This flame…", Peter stared solemnly at the golden-red flame entwined around the Golden Silkworm Queen, burning fiercely, noting in a very grave tone.
Clyde's mood was similar, even more serious.
At the first moment the Solar True Fire charged over, Clyde slapped the Tier 9 Flame Dragon's back, commanding the Tier 8 Flame Dragon to retreat quickly.
'Retreat!'
'This flame looks just too dangerous!'
What made Clyde feel even more threatened was, even though he was the one commanding the two Flame Dragons to retreat, he could feel the emotions from the two Flame Dragons.
It was as if… Clyde once again looked at the golden-red flame burning on the Golden Silkworm Queen, no matter how the King rolled on the ground, or plunged into the river, it still didn't go out.
Clyde pressed his lips.
At that time, from both Flame Dragons, he sensed the same dread towards that flame, and a sliver of… fear.
Yes, it was fear.
Even though thinking that made Clyde feel a bit ridiculous.
His Flame Dragons were Tier 9 and Tier 8.
Even if not Dragon Kings, their bloodlines had been carefully selected; even among the Flame Dragon race, they were elites.
And yet… they both feared and dreaded a ball of flame?
Flame Dragons.
Flame.
Fire-elemental dragons afraid of flame… Clyde thought it was absurd, yet also had a slight itching desire to try it himself.
He didn't know how Asher had awakened such a gifted skill in his pet beast.
But if he could learn it too…
Wouldn't that mean, even if his Flame Dragons couldn't evolve into Flame Dragon Kings, they could still possess power surpassing ninth rank?
Clyde deeply realized, it was time for him to visit Professor Asher.
"…Hey! Were you even listening to me?", Clyde had just returned from his inner thoughts when he heard Peter's angry voice from behind.
Clyde paused, "Did you say something just now?"
He tried to keep his tone calm.
Unfortunately, in Peter's ears… it sounded no different from provocation.
Peter: "!"
"You damn…", Peter's fury shot up, he tried to curse.
But in the end, Peter barely held back.
Clyde: "?"
'Hm?'
'Really?'
'Peter can actually hold back his emotions?'
Fortunately, Peter didn't know what Clyde was thinking, otherwise, he would've exploded on the spot.
Then dragged Clyde up to explode with him.
Luckily, Peter didn't know.
Peter's face darkened as he repeated what he'd just said, "Hurry up! Take this chance to eliminate the Golden Silkworm Queen!"
"Do you have eyes but no brain?"
"You're not moving now, when do you plan to move?"
Hearing Peter's words, Clyde finally snapped back to reality and looked toward the Golden Silkworm Queen ahead.
The next second.
Seeing the Golden Silkworm Queen's current state, Clyde once again raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"This flame… can not only harm the eggs, but also injure the Golden Silkworm Queen?"
The Golden Silkworm Queen's outermost moist, wrinkled, ring-like skin had become pitted and charred black under the flame's burning.
In some severe spots, if you looked down, you could even see red-and-white flesh inside.
But you had to know, before, when Flame Emperor used fire-elemental skills to attack the Golden Silkworm Queen, at most he left a scorched mark on its body.
It was nothing compared to the Solar True Fire's corrosive and invasive effect.
Clyde sighed and said, "The pet beast's own strength is probably still a bit low. Otherwise, dealing with this Golden Silkworm Queen wouldn't even need us to act."
"Mm," Clyde nodded as he spoke, "That's probably it."
Peter: "..."
"As a senior, don't you feel embarrassed saying that?", Peter glanced at Clyde.
Clyde shrugged, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Professor Asher is truly strong when it comes to breeding pet beasts and their power."
Clyde spoke sincerely.
Not to mention anything else, just this one flame ability… tsk. If used in a normal battle, the outcome would be death or injury, right?
Look at that Tier 9 Golden Silkworm Queen. The Solar True Fire didn't have enough power to burn the Golden Silkworm Queen to ashes. But due to its extremely special flame properties, it could deal 200% damage to the Golden Silkworm Queen.
The Golden Silkworm Queen was living and dying in cycles.
It was just like a million-HP monster being hit with basic attacks by a flame.
You could visibly see the HP bar above the Golden Silkworm Queen's head showing: -1-1-1-1-1-1… an infinite loop.
"Mm, why don't we just wait for the Golden Silkworm Queen to be chipped to death by basic attacks, might be a pretty good plan too?", Peter suddenly seemed enlightened, stroking his chin.
Clyde: "..."
"Alright, let's give the Golden Silkworm Queen a quick end."
"Or else, how long do you plan to wait here?"
Peter thought for a moment.
'Alright, that's true, give it a clean death.'
"Flame Emperor, Flame Sovereign, Dragon's Roar!"
"Giant Spirit Vine, Bloodline Pierce!"
Two Tier 9 pet beasts, one Tier 8 pet beast, simultaneously launched attacks on the Golden Silkworm Queen.
Already being tormented by the Solar True Fire, the Golden Silkworm Queen had no strength left to resist, nor even the will to resist.
BOOM!
Rumble!
With a massive explosion.
The Golden Silkworm Queen crashed heavily to the ground.
Fresh blood dyed the river and land below red.
The yet-to-be-born worm eggs inside its body tried to survive by absorbing nutrients from the corpse.
Too bad, the still-burning Solar True Fire gave them no chance.
Worm eggs? Burned.
Dead Golden Silkworm Queen? Burned as well.
When the smoke from the flame collision cleared, what they saw was a blazing inferno.
Clyde and Peter: "..."
Old Rothschild and Asher who came over: "..."
The four of them looked at each other, an awkward atmosphere spread in the air.
"Ahem," It was still Asher who, seeing the Solar True Fire finish burning the worm eggs and gradually extinguish, coughed twice to break the stiff awkwardness.
"Mr. Peter and Mr. Clyde are truly amazing. Successfully eliminated the Tier 9 Golden Silkworm Queen."
"So, what should we do next?", Asher first praised Peter and Clyde, then asked.
Upon hearing that, both Peter and Clyde showed a strange expression.
"Amazing… Honestly, compared to you, the two of us are nothing," Peter said sincerely.
Before Asher could reply, Clyde nodded beside him.
"I think so too," As he spoke, Clyde looked earnestly at Asher, "Professor Asher, your pet's gifted skill is really incredible."
"I wonder if you have time in the near future?"
"If possible, I'd like to visit your lab in person."
He paused, as if giving Asher time to think and respond.
"If not now, can I make an appointment in advance?", Clyde's voice was gentle, full of respect for Asher.
Asher: "..."
Asher didn't quite understand Clyde's purpose in wanting to visit him.
"Um… well…", Asher's expression showed slight hesitation.
'A sudden visit like this…'
"I guess it's fine," After thinking, Asher still didn't refuse.
It's not like Clyde had discovered any secrets.
Maybe he just wanted to consult about pet evolution, or needed help.
That would actually be easier for Asher.
'Let's see how it goes. No rush.'
Seeing Asher agree, Clyde once again showed a gentle smile.
'Great.'
Peter beside them: "?"
"What?", Peter looked at Clyde in confusion, "Why are you booking an appointment with Professor Asher?"
Peter looked Clyde up and down, feeling this guy had ulterior motives.
Clyde remained calm, "I have something about Flame Dragons to consult Professor Asher on."
"Is that enough?", Clyde glanced at Peter as he spoke.
Peter smacked his lips.
Clyde continued, "You're not thinking of tagging along with me, are you?"
'Hm?', Hearing that, Peter touched his chin, 'Not a bad idea.'
Peter's eyes suddenly lit up.
Clyde: "..."
Realizing he might've dug himself a hole, Clyde immediately wanted to backpedal.
Too bad, Peter wouldn't give him that chance.
"Professor Asher, can you add me too?", Peter looked at Asher with shining eyes.
Asher: "..."
Very hard to refuse, but he still had to refuse.
"Mr. Peter, if you also need my help, could you choose another time?"
Please don't let two Aces visit at once. His little lab really couldn't handle the strain.
Even though Peter was famously oblivious, he could still hear the rejection between Asher's lines.
Peter: A little hurt, a little sad, but he's a considerate person, so agreeing isn't impossible.
Asher smiled.
"The pollution situation in the Forbidden Land of Branlow City is relatively serious," After seeing Asher reject Peter, Clyde revealed a gentle smile on his face, and he took the initiative to change the topic.
He brought up the matter Asher had asked about before.
"We'll head back to the city first."
"This situation requires the transport of specialized equipment for disinfection and extermination," As he spoke, Clyde paused for a moment, "Fortunately, with the help of your pet beast, Professor Asher, we can now confirm that the insect eggs have all been eliminated."
"However, under normal circumstances, we still need to carry out a rough inspection," As he spoke, Clyde looked at Asher with an expression that was somewhat apologetic.
As if saying to Asher: Procedure. This really is just procedure. Not distrust.
"I understand," Facing Clyde's explanation, Asher nodded.
At the same time, Asher was also surprised to discover something, whether it was Clyde or Peter, their attitude towards him seemed to have changed quite a bit.
Asher: "?"
Asher carefully thought it over, and finally understood where this change in attitude came from, it was the power that Little Raven had displayed.
Just the flames from a natural skill alone were already powerful to such an extent.
Then what about Little Raven itself?
Asher's identity as a pet beast professor was certainly worthy of respect.
But at the root of it all, this world was still a world where the strong are revered.
Only those with great strength would be respected from the heart.
Just like Asher, who had already shown part of his strength.
Perhaps Asher still didn't compare to those Tier 5, 6, or 7 Beast Tamers they knew, but Asher's potential was absolutely limitless.
After realizing this, Asher revealed a knowing smile.
He was steadily moving forward step by step towards his goal, and the outlook seemed very promising.
After confirming that Asher really didn't mind this matter, Clyde couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief inwardly, and at the same time, his impression of Asher improved even more.
It wasn't Clyde's fault for being cautious.
It was really because he had encountered such people before.
One couldn't say his anger was completely unreasonable, but first of all, this was standard procedure, and secondly, the final outcome also proved it was very necessary.
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