Beast Tamer: I can extract blood

"What did he just say?"

"Is my father still alive?"

Die Dongxue's eyes were red-rimmed, and her whole body was trembling.

"Didn't you hear that?"

Chen Jiuge's tone was very calm, after all, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.

"me"

Looking at Die Dongxue, who was like a headless fly, Chen Jiuge said speechlessly, "What can you do? Or rather, what can you possibly do?"

"Find your father, experience the warmth between father and daughter, and then become a burden to him?"

"You can't do anything right now!"

"Your most important thing right now is to live well and increase your strength as much as possible."

"Will this help Father?"

"No, it can relieve his stress."

“Your father is a Limit Breaker. Although I don’t know exactly how strong Limit Breakers are, it’s probably beyond our reach.”

"It's enough that you have the intention, but as for taking action, forget it."

"Go ahead and do your work."

"Why are there so many annoying things happening every day!"

Chen Jiuge was a little annoyed. The previous year had gone very smoothly without so many messy things happening. Now, it had only been a short time, and one problem after another was arising, each more troublesome than the last.

Mountain Hunting Group

Since discovering Yao Yao, Dang Yue and the other two have gradually faded from the group members' sight.

Until one hunt they encountered an eighth-level ground beast, the entire mountain hunting group was completely wiped out in the open.

This left the investigators, who had just arrived at the outer circle to search for test subjects, completely bewildered. They hadn't even put in any effort yet, and the subjects were already gone?

"Rat, what do you think we should do next?" Ox was an honest middle-aged man who was somewhat confused after receiving the news.

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?!"

Even the smartest member of the team, Zishu, was a bit lost.

It's normal for outer hunting parties to be wiped out frequently, but isn't this a bit too coincidental?

Less than a month after the experimental subjects were stolen, the Mountain Hunting Group was wiped out. Could it be that even the heavens are against them?
"Do you think someone might be targeting us?" the Pig asked, a sudden thought striking him.

"Do you think that's possible? We have that company backing us."

"You know everything you need to know, but do you think you know the location of the lab?"

"Furthermore, I've always been puzzled as to how a hunting party with only level seven cybernetic modifiers could breach our laboratory."

“Even if he is not valued, there are still two level seven martial artists in the team left inside. The cyborgs in the outer circle should not have such strength!” Zi Shu felt that there was something strange about this matter.

"What if it's one of the other six families? Zishu, you're right. Under normal circumstances, no one would provoke us, but anything is possible."

"Besides, our backers aren't invincible either. At least two of the other six families couldn't stand human experimentation and were disliked by them. It's normal for them to shut us down!" Hai Zhu said, shaking his big head.

The Ox scratched its forehead and said憨憨地, "Actually, I think the Pig is right."

"I don't like this kind of experiment either, at least I can't see it with my own eyes."

"We can't make assumptions without reason. Let's investigate the mountain hunting group first."

The Rat actually thought the Pig made sense, but how should I put it? Despite their grand and impressive titles—the twelve zodiac animals, after all—they were nothing more than shadowy figures, nothing special.

But can we, as ordinary people, doubt such important figures?
Zishu was certain that the reason he had submitted this speculation today was indeed because one of the other six families was behind it. Once they had made their decision, the three of them would probably be able to go to heaven.

The probability of this happening is over 90%, but of course, the two idiots in front of me probably don't understand.

Cat Tail Tavern
The easiest place to get information in the outer circle is Cat's Tail Tavern, where Dang Yue and the others gave Yao Yao to Chen Jiuge before.

"dong dong dong"

As soon as you enter the tavern, there is a lot of noise. Waitresses dressed as bunny girls, revealing large expanses of their white skin, move around in the crowd, letting the customers take advantage of them. Their bulging chests are already stuffed with banknotes.

"Da da da"

Zishu knocked on the counter and said to the arrogant bartender in front of him, "I heard that the Mountain Hunting Group booked the whole place here before?"

The bartender glanced at Zishu but didn't say anything.

Ugly Ox said somewhat angrily, "What is my older brother saying to you?"

The bartender rolled his eyes, pulled out a sign, and said, "Many people come here to gather information, you have to pay first!"

"How much?" Zishu touched the money pouch in his arms, his expression somewhat unpleasant.

If it weren't for the mission, I would have slapped it to death.

"One hundred coins for one problem."

"So expensive?" Zi Shu found it hard to accept. Although his salary was high and he was not short of money, he had earned it all bit by bit. It was just information about a hunting party, yet it cost a hundred coins.

"Get out of here! Selling intelligence on those hunting groups is very risky. If it weren't for the fact that the Mountain Hunting Group was supposedly wiped out, the price would be at least ten times higher!"

"Hunters are all fearless."

"One hundred it is!"

"I need all the information about the Mountain Hunting Group!" Zishu said, slamming a hundred coins on the counter.

"Row."

After receiving the money, the bartender's attitude improved considerably.

"The Mountain Hunting Group started to rise a year ago, and there is only one core figure in it, the level seven cybernetic modifier, Taiyue."

"The name 'Da Yue' is probably an alias. Another thing to watch out for is a level six berserker. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be anything else."

"But about a month ago, they seemed to have made a lot of money and booked out the whole place for a celebration. As for what kind of money it was, nobody knows. They were wiped out too quickly. Those who had ideas didn't even have time to take action before they were gone." The bartender said with some regret.

If the mountain hunting group were still around, I might have joined in too.

"That's it? Were there any children in this hunting party?"

"A child?" The bartender looked surprised.

"It's like a baby that's only been born a short time ago."

"How is that possible? This is a hunting party! How could anyone bring a child?" The bartender was speechless. The three people in front of him looked respectable, but why were they so brainless?
"I can tell you very clearly that there are no children, especially fragile things like babies, in the hunting party!"

"Even a mountain hunting party couldn't possibly have that!"

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Cash on delivery. By the way, would you like some drinks?"

"Three Bloody Marys, please." "Cheng Hui, three times the price."

"So expensive!"

After complaining about prices, Zishu's face showed a thoughtful expression.

The bartender's information is probably correct. The fact that this kind of tavern has not gone out of business means that the forces behind it must be quite powerful. As for selling false information, that's practically impossible.

"Big brother, what should we do?"

"The only option is to find someone who is close to the Mountain Hunting Group."

Zishu was somewhat helpless. This was a very troublesome task. The outer circle was a mixed bag with a large population. Those people were very good at hiding. They were unfamiliar with the area and it would take them a lot of time to come here.

Moreover, with the mountain hunting group destroyed, the surviving members will most likely go into hiding for a while before considering finding a new hunting group.

While the three Zishu were at their wits' end, the three Dangyue had already changed their ways, raised a new banner, and started recruiting again.

Because of Chen Jiuge's requirements, Dang Yue and others had particularly high standards for this recruitment.

First and foremost is character. Although most hunters are not good people, there are still some good people among them.

What Dang Yue and the others are asking for this time is loyalty, but not necessarily exceptional loyalty. As long as the hunting group is not destroyed, and they can ensure that they do not betray the group's interests or their comrades, that will be enough.

Secondly, there is strength. Hunters have rich combat experience. Although their foundation is not very solid due to resource issues, combat experience can make up for it to a certain extent.

"At least a level four cultivation level is required, and experience is also necessary. It's not easy to find someone with these qualifications!" Dang Yue leaned back in her chair, somewhat bored.

"Be patient. The conditions we've offered aren't bad; it's not like no one will be interested." Zhuo Lin wasn't in a hurry.

The three were in the most famous wanderer center in the outer circle, formerly known as the hunter center. It was once infinitely glorious, but unfortunately, the person who founded the hunter center was too greedy and wanted to become an equal to the top forces. Thus, the hunter center became the wanderer center.

There are a lot of cultivators here, all of them are the lowest level cultivators, without background or resources, who want to find a good hunting group here.

"This person is quite capable." During the conversation, Han Kui walked over with one other person.

Is it reliable?

Dang Yue twirled the gear in her palm, raised an eyebrow arrogantly, and asked.

"I think it's pretty good. Five level four cultivators came, and he beat the other three to their knees all by himself!" Drought Demon revealed a ferocious smile.

As a berserker, Drought Demon most admires cultivators who excel in melee combat, even though the person beside him is a magic warrior, the kind who cultivates both magic and martial arts.

"What's your name? What's your profession?" Zhuo Lin asked, pushing up his glasses.

"Chongyu, the Demon Warrior."

"A magic warrior?" Zhuo Lin and Dang Yue exchanged a glance, somewhat puzzled.

"Does a magic warrior need to find a job at a homeless center?" Zhuolin asked, puzzled.

Magic Warriors are masters of both magic and martial arts, making them an extremely powerful class that ordinary people have no access to.

“Who hasn’t had a wealthy family background?” Chong Yu smiled bitterly. “Who can come to Twilight City without a family fortune? It’s just that the world has declined. Compared to others, I’m a little better off and I still have some cultivation techniques left behind.”

"What's the situation at home?" Zhuo Lin nodded slightly, then asked.

"Home?" Chongyu frowned. "What does my family situation have to do with you? Does the hunting party now need to investigate the families of its members?"

"No, no, no, ordinary hunting groups certainly don't need to, but we are different."

Dang Yue stood up, the gears in her palm turning faster and faster: "We need to know what kind of person you are. Your family is a good example. We don't like traitors in our team."

"You can tell by our flag."

Chongyu looked up and saw three big characters written on the fluttering red flag: "One Family"!
"A family?" Chong Yu wondered if he had lost his mind to come here. Wouldn't his fellow practitioners laugh at him if he revealed this?

"A hunting party is essentially a group of people going out to hunt ferocious beasts, and I don't need to repeat the risks involved."

"If the members of a hunting party could be as close as family, with less backstabbing and treachery, wouldn't the risks of hunting trips be much lower?"

"I know you think this is impossible, but why not give it a try?"

"This isn't necessarily a bad thing for you, after all, our cultivation is higher than yours, and we've paid a greater price." Zhuo Lin's tone was full of temptation.

Chongyu thought about it for a moment and realized that it was true. He had already sold the only magic warrior cultivation technique he had left in his family to exchange for cultivation resources. Otherwise, he would not have been able to cultivate steadily to the level of a level five magic warrior.

Apart from his two younger siblings, there was nothing in the house that anyone would covet.

To put it bluntly, apart from the house itself, everything else in the house, including the person, would be worth less than the prosthetic body on Dang Yue's body if sold together.

"I have a younger brother and a younger sister in my family."

"Where are the parents?"

"Gone."

"Great, you've passed! Welcome to the family!"

"Is that all?" Chongyu thought this was a bit too frivolous.

"No doubt about it, we are professionals!"

Zhuo Lin said with a smile.

"Are you planning to stay with us now, or go back first?"

“If you go back first, I can give you some money to buy some good food for your younger siblings. After all, each hunt takes a long time, and we can’t let your family go hungry.”

"No need, I'll go with you!"

Chongyu still didn't quite trust them and planned to stay and continue observing their recruitment methods.

However, to Chongyu's surprise, Dangyue and the others' recruitment method was exactly as he had said: they wanted to recruit some people who could become 'family'.

One of them was a butcher with a level six cultivation level. He was very strong. Chong Yu felt that if he were to fight this person, he would probably be killed in two strikes, but Dang Yue and the others refused.

It's just because he betrayed the hunting party once before, but isn't that a common thing?
Many hunting groups don't care about this at all; strength is the most important thing. Only with great strength can you hunt great prey. Generally speaking, as long as the leader of the most powerful hunting group is not in trouble, even a powerful member like Butcher wouldn't dare to betray the hunting group.

The sky quickly darkened. Today, Dang Yue and the others only confirmed Chong Yu as an official member. There were several others who were still pending, and they were all the kind who stammered and didn't say much.

In Zhuolin's words, it was necessary to confirm again before determining whether they could join the hunting party.

When Dang Yue and the others were packing up, Zi Shu and his two companions, after asking around several times, also found the homeless center.

"Brother, aren't you a little late?"

Ugly Ox looked at the hunters packing up their stall, a hint of confusion on its simple face.

Of course, Zi Shu knew that now was not the right time, but there was nothing he could do. By the time he received the news, it was already too late. If the task from above hadn't been so urgent, Zi Shu wouldn't have wanted to come and just pretend to be here.

"Oh, you're already packing up?"

Zishu looked at Dang Yue and the others who were packing up their stall and asked.

Although the three people in front of them were dressed in a low-key manner, the material of their clothes was clearly not something that ordinary people from the outer circle could afford.

"Of course we're closing up shop now; we need to go back for dinner," Dang Yue said with a smile. (End of Chapter)