Chapter 721, Come, Be My Little Brother!

Translator: Silavin

 

As an Extra Pet, the Ice Crystal Beast would not occupy a slot in the Pet Sub-Space. This meant that even Lu Fan could have one as a Pet.

 

However, for Lu Fan, the Ice Crystal Beast’s strength was too low. After it became his Pet, its Level would drop further, causing its strength to decline. In short, its usefulness would not even match one of his Fallen Corpse Puppets.

 

Still, was this not without cost? In other words, FREE! The more collected, the better. After all, having something was better than having nothing. Moreover, this Ice Crystal Beast was truly stunning in appearance. Who would not want a magnificent steed as a Mount?

 

Even if it lacked real combat capabilities, riding it out to show off and attract some Young Ladies would still be worthwhile.

 

With this thought, Lu Fan found himself increasingly satisfied with the Ice Crystal Beast. Especially now, as it was demonstrating its formidable power.

 

The Red Ghosts below were not pushovers by any means, yet they were being cornered by the Ice Crystal Beast in this small valley, brutally crushed and killed one by one.

 

The Ice Crystal Beast’s most frequently used Skill was its Area of Effect Attack Skill, Ice Roar.

 

It opened its mouth and exhaled, releasing an ice crystal vortex that expanded in mid-air, transforming into an ice whirlwind that exploded amongst the Red Ghost pack.

 

Instantly, the Red Ghost pack was sent tumbling by this Ice Roar, their flesh splitting open. Some Red Ghosts positioned at the Skill’s edge did not receive a direct hit and were not instantly killed. Yet, the Ice Roar’s Skill Effect still took hold of them. Ice crystals formed on their bodies, drastically reducing their Overall Speed.

 

Such a powerful Skill with obvious Debuff Effects, while not matching Lu Fan’s Rage of the Frost Dragon King, was certainly equivalent to a neutered version of it.

 

Among ordinary Players, it would absolutely be considered a major killing move.

 

In the blink of an eye, the Ice Crystal Beast had already slaughtered all the Red Ghosts in the entire valley.

 

Although the Ice Crystal Beast fed on Red Ghosts, its massacre of so many was not for sustenance.

 

Watching the Ice Crystal Beast contentedly snort after finishing off the Red Ghosts before preparing to leave, Lu Fan surmised that slaughtering Red Ghosts was likely just entertainment for the creature.

 

[To think it takes pleasure in slaughter. This thing is not as gentle as its appearance suggests.]

 

After completing its massacre, the Ice Crystal Beast prepared to depart in search of other Red Ghosts to hunt.

 

Lu Fan naturally would not let it escape so easily and immediately had Xing Chen give chase.

 

At this moment, Lu Fan and Xing Chen had not activated their Starfall Skill, maintaining a relatively low profile.

 

However, the unique Dragon Aura inherent to the Dragon Race still caused the Ice Crystal Beast to take notice.

 

Upon first sight of Xing Chen, the Ice Crystal Beast immediately recognised this Monster as something beyond its ability to provoke.

 

The previously proud and confident Ice Crystal Beast instantly panicked, abandoning its earlier leisure and composure as it fled frantically towards the deeper regions of the Despair Ice Plains.

 

To kill it, Lu Fan need only draw his Piercing Dragon Roar and nocked an arrow.

 

However, Lu Fan could not bear to kill such a special Monster. He wanted to capture it alive.

 

The Ice Crystal Beast’s flying speed was not slow, but compared to a Giant Dragon, it was nothing worth mentioning.

 

In just an instant, Lu Fan, riding Xing Chen, caught up to the Ice Crystal Beast and blocked its path.

 

*Neigh!* The Ice Crystal Beast let out a horse-like whine, braking in mid-air before immediately spitting out an Ice Roar.

 

Unfortunately, this Ice Roar only managed to shatter a single layer of Jade Shield.

 

The gap in strength was simply too vast.

 

The Ice Crystal Beast recognised this reality, its eyes filling with despair, perhaps wondering if its transformation from hunter to hunted was karmic retribution for killing too many Red Ghosts.

 

After its attack failed, the Ice Crystal Beast turned to flee again.

 

However, Lu Fan had no time for such cat-and-mouse games.

 

“Xiao Ye, come out and pin it down for me!” Lu Fan shouted, extending his hand to draw a Summoning Array.

 

Xiao Ye emerged from the Summoning Array with a mighty roar.

 

With her roar, the surrounding snow-capped mountains began shaking violently, triggering an avalanche.

 

Vast quantities of snow cascaded down from the mountain peaks, burying all the Red Ghost carcasses.

 

After appearing, Xiao Ye directly employed her Black Dragon Pressure Skill, concentrating all the pressure on the Ice Crystal Beast.

 

Instantly, the Ice Crystal Beast felt as though a mountain had been placed upon its body, rendering it completely immobile.

 

The Ice Crystal Beast’s body immediately stiffened as it plummeted from mid-air, landing with a thud in the snow.

 

This was the result of Xiao Ye holding back her power.

 

If she had used Black Dragon Pressure at full strength, the massive Attribute gap between Xiao Ye and the Ice Crystal Beast would have caused the creature to faint!

 

Although the Ice Crystal Beast was a Level 120 Gold Boss, its Attributes were still far inferior compared to the Level 76 Xiao Ye.

 

Lu Fan rode Xing Chen to the Ice Crystal Beast trapped under Black Dragon Pressure. He dismounted, then reached out and pulled it from the snow.

 

The completely rigid Ice Crystal Beast wore an expression of pure terror, nearly on the verge of tears.

 

“Hmm…” Lu Fan suddenly realised a pressing problem. “How exactly does one Tame this thing as an Extra Pet?”

 

Lu Fan attempted Dragon Taming, as all his Pet Dragons had been Tamed using this Skill.

 

However, after trying for a while, Lu Fan realised that because the target was not a Dragon, Dragon Taming had absolutely no effect.

 

But apart from Dragon Taming, Lu Fan possessed no other Taming Skills.

 

[Wait… To make the Ice Crystal Beast become a Pet, I shouldn’t rely on Taming Skills. If even Players who can’t normally have Pets should be qualified to Tame it, then it might be that the Ice Crystal Beast chose its own Master?]

 

[Possible. It really might be the case. As a Level 120 Gold Boss, and one that hunts for entertainment, it must possess a high level of intelligence. It should be capable of choosing a Master it likes.]

 

With this thought, Lu Fan snapped his fingers, instructing Xiao Ye to stop releasing Black Dragon Pressure and grant the Ice Crystal Beast its freedom.

 

Feeling the pressure lift completely from its body, the Ice Crystal Beast immediately attempted to rise and flee.

 

However, just as it leapt up, Lu Fan grabbed it by the ear and yanked it down.

 

“Trying to run?! Not so fast! You best be obedient and be my Little Brother!”

 

Lu Fan pinned down the Ice Crystal Beast and, regardless of whether it could understand, he just issued the command.