Alone and Infinite

As for learning a gathering skill myself, impossible, absolutely impossible!

He doesn't want 'Yeah!'

From a luck perspective, the probability of collecting rare materials is '0'.

But from another perspective, the shame of saying "Yay!" far outweighs the satisfaction of collecting rare materials. In terms of expectation, this damn luck might keep him constantly saying "Yay!"

Unless it's a very rare and valuable material, but such materials are almost impossible to collect due to the influence of luck.

Therefore, there are only two possible outcomes when learning the gathering technique.

Low-value gatherables keep dropping "Yay", while high-value gatherables drop nothing.

Gathering skills—fraught with hidden dangers!

Soon, the personal space was filled with materials: dragon scales, dragon wing membranes, dragon carapace, and dragon marrow.

These items are enough to craft a pale purple piece of equipment, which is part of the Rathalos armor set.

"Friend, shall we go back?"

The observer yawned. She had been hunting non-stop since she came out in the morning. Looking back on the day, she felt a kind of numbness after the shock.

It was exhausting; tracking, collecting, and recording data was by no means an easy task.

"Okay, I'll go back and rest for a bit."

"okay!"

She simply took out the pterosaur whistle, blew it loudly, and soon two pterosaurs trained by the guild swooped down with a 'caw'.

The grappling hooks accurately caught the pterosaur's claws, and several figures, dangling beneath the pterosaur, gradually disappeared into the night sky.

The second-class cabin was much better than the dormitory-style room in the hunter's house; it was similar to a yurt, with a tall pillar supporting it in the middle.

Hooks for hanging weapons were nailed to the pillars, and there were cross-shaped armor racks next to them.

A thick fur carpet covered the floor, and the small bed was still warm and comfortable. As soon as Li Xia touched the pillow, she felt sleepy and fell into a deep sleep.

I slept very soundly, and when I woke up the next day, I felt refreshed and full of inexhaustible energy.

Good morning, Xia!

Alvin, the leader of the fifth group, seems to have become a dedicated affairs officer. He can always be seen standing in front of the elevator, methodically arranging tasks.

"Hmm," Li Xia nodded, "Alvin, I want to see how to get an Elf Cat—"

Alvin patted Li Xia on the shoulder forcefully and said approvingly:

"I saw the observer's report last night, and even the Commander-in-Chief praised it highly, saying he hadn't seen such an outstanding and spirited hunter in a long time!"

He handed over the watch in his hand:

"This is the form for the Palico. Take a look and see which one you like. The next part shows the materials you need to submit!"

[You have activated the Felyne Exchange System. Please choose carefully, as your choice cannot be changed once made. Each Apostle can only possess one Felyne.]

Please select the type of Palico:

1.支援2.战斗3.协助4.爆破5.混合

He knew the first four types, but what was a mixed cat?

[Hybrid: The number of fixed skills and learned skills is uncertain; Palico will learn and evolve according to its own will.]

Li Xia thought for a moment, then unconsciously rubbed her fingers together.

He sensed a conspiracy involving luck stats, trying to trick himself into choosing randomness?

Even a dog wouldn't choose that!

Make a decisive decision and choose to provide support!

You have selected a support-type Palico.

[Executioner, you have acquired a Palico companion with the trait: Knowledgeable]

Oh no! Something's wrong!

Chapter 149 Large-Scale Expedition Mission

【Felyne - (Untitled)】

[Category: Follower Companion]

[Race: Black Cat Clan, Melalu]

[Vitality: 100%]

[Personality: Loves her owner]

[Physical Strength Assessment: 2 (Level 2 Carbon-based Life Form)]

【Strength: 11】

Dexterity: 15

【Intelligence: 15】

【Spirit: 11】

【Physique: 15】

[Luck: 2] (Owner's Luck Value + Personal Luck Value) * 0.4

Skill 1: Healing Flute Skill (Active): Plays a unique healing flute melody to restore 15% of the master's health (cannot heal injuries).

Skill cooldown: 5 minutes

Skill 2: Burrowing Technique (Active): Dig burrows at extremely high speed to lay traps.

Skill cooldown: 10 minutes

Skill 3: Concealed Defense (Passive): Will disappear from the monster's sight; when hit, will reduce hitstun by 60%.

Skill Cooldown: Passive Skill

Skill 4: Learned (Passive): This cat will learn skills that interest it on its own.

Equipment: None (can equip head, body, and weapon types of equipment)

Follower Special Skill: Shared Prosperity: Gains attribute points equal to 0.4 times the master's single-world harvest attribute points.

[Description: This cat is a unique presence in the Palico Academy; this healing-type cat also has a strong interest in explosive barrels.]

With a gurgling sound from the cable car, a section of the carriage stopped in front of Li Xia and Aowu.

A Palico dressed in simple clothes leaped off the cable car.

It raised one paw high and meowed loudly:

"Meow!!"

As a black cat, it is naturally almost entirely black, except for a ring of snow-white fur around its paws and chest.

It looks like she's wearing a white scarf and white gloves.

Li Xia was stunned for a moment because it looked very similar to the cat she used to own, with the same white scarf and white gloves.

Please name the Palico!

"Black charcoal!"

【Named successfully】

It seemed that some special connection had been established when the name was given, and Li Xia could feel that Heitan was much closer to him.

"Your Highness, this kitten's fate is now tied to you."

Aowu sighed, seemingly quite moved:

"Your destiny is like a towering tree, and this is just a small branch of yours."

Only when the main trunk becomes stronger will the branches and leaves grow more luxuriantly.

Li Xia was silent for a moment, then simply asked:

"You're thinking about things from the past again?"

Aowu is a remnant soul; the contents of its head are just scattered fragments, apart from the common-sense information given by Transcendence that can be accessed without unsealing.

The only thing left to do is watch the flashbacks that often appear in horror movies.

Just a little bit—

The howling tone carried a sense of vicissitude and leisure:

"I saw a white dragon tens of thousands of meters long forming a covenant of life with an apostle. Thinking back, I was once such a powerful dragon!"

Li Xia paused for a moment, too embarrassed to speak.

As I said before, what mature dragon would be named "Awoo"? It might still be a baby dragon.

As the man and the dragon were chatting, the Palico came over and sniffed Li Xia's body vigorously.

Finally, she made a paw gesture: "Meow!"

Scent entry successful!

A very small percentage of Palicoes can talk, but these are special breeds. The vast majority cannot speak, but they can understand human language without difficulty.

Li Xia nodded at the black charcoal:

"Let's go, let's get you some equipment first."

The workshop area on the second floor was extremely lively, with the furnaces burning continuously and the water-powered and steam-powered forging hammers working all night long.

The loud knocking sound echoed throughout the valley, and the orange-red flames carried an unusual heat.

As soon as Li Xia stepped through the door, he saw many apostles queuing up eagerly, waiting to have their equipment crafted.

Crafting equipment here isn't just a simple click in the game; there's a real crafting process involved.

It can take anywhere from a few hours to several days, but fortunately, there isn't just one stove available.

Li Xia simply walked to the nearby workshop sales area, where some finished standard equipment was sold.

Not powerful, but at least it's equipment.

"Hmm—I basically used up all the materials I just farmed in order to hire you."

While explaining, Li Xia shared the shop panel, allowing the Palico to choose for itself.

Unsurprisingly, it chose the most robust, and only robust alloy suit remained.

Its weapon is a large shovel almost as tall as itself.

The newly revamped Palico, encased in armor and carrying a huge shovel, is quite eye-catching.

Even the apostles waiting to have their equipment crafted couldn't help but cast their gazes towards them.

Holy crap, you got the Palico so early?

Wait, are there really any idiots who would use a huge amount of materials to exchange for Palicoes?

The skills are good, but you can only gain 40% of your master's attribute points in each world.

It's only two or three o'clock in the world, what's the use? We'll soon become targets for enemy fire.

First, throw it up to attract attention. Anyway, Palicoes are good at escaping, so they basically won't die.

Wait until they're badly beaten and the data is collected before going in.

At higher ranks, such weak followers can only have their follower contracts dissolved, as they lose their fate bonds.

It can only be erased bit by bit by the temple, and that feeling, combined with the Palico's mournful screams, is quite frightening.

But this is a palace.

Some people, bored, tried to chat, but the moment their eyes fell on Li Xia, a notification from the Hall of Light popped up.

[You are monitoring the Dragon Slayer, Team Killer, and Top 100 Player in the Tier 2 Arena. Please communicate with this dangerous unit with caution.]

Damn! A killing embryo! The second-tier world has progressed to a killing embryo!

Then all those stares disappeared, replaced by friendly nods or complete indifference.