Travel Diary

The moon shone brightly, and the stars were sparse.

Luo He found a cave and decided to spend the night there.

"Thanks to that contracted beast, I got delayed on my way down the mountain," he muttered to himself.

He set down the large bag filled with red snake fruits and pondered:

"The mountain path is treacherous at night. I'll make do here for the night and take the opportunity to study the talent I just awakened."

Sitting in a sheltered spot, Luo He summoned his little panda and instructed it to start a fire.

The flames danced like orange-yellow spirits, casting the shadows of Luo He and the little panda onto the cave ceiling.

"Ying!" The little panda looked up, baring its claws, and the shadow on the ceiling mimicked its movements.

Feeling playful, Luo He tilted his head back and opened his mouth.

The shadow on the ceiling opened wide, as if to bite the little panda.

"Ying!" The little panda yelped in surprise.

Luo He laughed and said, "Xiao Jiu, come here and warm my hands."

The little one stuck out its tongue as if making a face. Nevertheless, it lay down on Luo He's lap, closing its eyes and enjoying his gentle strokes, its tail swaying lightly.

The firelight illuminated the dozing little panda, casting a warm glow on its reddish-brown fur, which was soft and pleasant to the touch.

As a fire-type beast, the Nine-Section Wolf's tail provided warmth and comfort to Luo He.

Luo He yawned and began to contemplate the talent he had just awakened.

Talents were crucial for a trainer.

Trainers with a "Fire Affinity" talent often specialized in fire-type beasts.

Besides common elemental-type talents like fire, water, and grass, there was also a very rare category known as "special-type talents."

Special-type talents were diverse and unpredictable, but without exception, they held immense potential.

Among the world's strongest trainers, eight or nine out of ten possessed special-type talents.

And Luo He had awakened one.

Luo He's expression was slightly微妙 (subtle).

"My talent... it's not about whether it's powerful or not... It's just... really rare."

The talent was called [Travel Diary].

[Talent Introduction: A space-time special-type talent.]

[The trainer can select a simulated space-time location as a travel destination for their beast.]

[After a certain period of travel, the beast will return to the trainer's side, bringing back items, resources, experience points, etc.]

[The spoils brought back by the beast can be used in the real world.]

[Preparing food for the beast grants certain bonuses during the journey.]

After reading the talent panel, Luo He couldn't help but吐槽 (complain):

"Who keeps a diary these days...?"

Am I not a正经 (serious) person?

Well, that's fine then.

To Luo He, this was like a cheat code similar to the mobile game "Travel Frog."

Cook for the beast, wait for it to travel, and then it brings back items.

The awakening of special-type talents was unpredictable, so there was no need to dwell on its origins.

In short, I'll just keep doing what I do best—cooking.

"I've awakened the talent... but I wonder how effective it is."

Luo He glanced down at the little panda dozing in his arms.

"Tonight, I'll let Xiao Jiu give it a try."

Regarding this talent, Luo He had his own considerations.

In his view, there was no need to force the beast.

Let things happen naturally.

Luo He decided to test it out first and patted the little one on his lap:

"Xiao Jiu, wake up. I have something to ask of you."

Luo He briefly explained the talent and its details to the little panda.

After forming a contract with the Nine-Section Wolf, their minds were connected, making communication easier.

After hearing Luo He's explanation, the little panda nodded without hesitation:

"Ying!"

Traveling is my specialty!

I've been traveling and making friends since I was born.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have grown this big.

The little panda waved its paws豪爽ly (enthusiastically).

This task is on me, the Nine-Section Wolf!

For a moment, Luo He wasn't sure whether to feel happy or worried.

The little one seemed to have had a tough life, growing up alone.

To survive, it had even developed a社交牛逼症 (social butterfly syndrome).

But since it's my beast now, at least when it comes to food, I won't let it down!

After reaching an agreement with the little panda, Luo He summoned the Travel Diary.

A white light slowly formed in his palm, taking the shape of a diary.

However, Luo He felt no weight, as if it wasn't a physical object.

Faint ink文字 (characters) continuously appeared in the notebook.

They disappeared just as the page was about to turn, resembling the screen of an e-reader.

The文字提示道 (text prompted):

[Please select the beast for your next journey.]

Luo He silently recited the name of the Nine-Section Wolf, Xiao Jiu.

The文字 gradually changed, revealing the next prompt.

[Available travel destinations: Yunling Mountains.]

For now, the only available destination was the Yunling Mountains.

Presumably, more locations would be unlocked in the future.

The specific conditions were still unknown, so further research would have to wait.

The final step in the preparation was to prepare food for the beast.

With an experimental mindset, Luo He took a red snake fruit from the bag and placed it on the diary.

The diary instantly became虚幻 (ethereal), and the red snake fruit was absorbed into it.

[Preparation complete.]

[The beast is about to embark on its next journey.]

The diary displayed one last line of文字 before falling silent.

"Do you feel anything?" Luo He asked the little panda.

The little panda spread its paws: "Ying~"

Nothing at all~

Luo He fell silent for a moment.

I think I awakened a fake talent.

No big deal, what's meant to come will come.

Luo He had a positive attitude and yawned:

"Let's sleep first. We have to continue our journey tomorrow. We'll see how it goes when we wake up."

"Ying~"

Xiao Jiu wagged its nine-sectioned tail and lay down beside Luo He.

Luo He, who had been curled up, stretched out an arm and pulled the little panda into his embrace.

The advantages of a fire-type beast in the wild were immediately apparent—it was exceptionally warm.

Soon, with the "Xiao Jiu-brand暖宝宝 (heating pad)" by his side, Luo He drifted off to sleep.

Xiao Jiu, with sleepy eyes, looked at Luo He's sleeping face and snuggled closer.

"Ying..." The little panda had its first peaceful sleep.

The master is much warmer than a tail.

As it fell asleep, the little panda turned into a beam of white light and returned to Luo He's beast space.

At the same time, Luo He's talent began to take effect.

In his dreams.

The little panda, carrying a small basket, found itself in the Yunling Mountains, looking around.

Suddenly, the little panda had an epiphany.

I understand now—this is the travel location the master mentioned!

Recalling Luo He's instructions, the little panda's eyes filled with determination.

The master seems very interested in food.

I, the Nine-Section Wolf, must bring back delicious food for the master!

With the food basket on its back, the little panda ventured deeper into the mountains.

Soon, Xiao Jiu encountered a black-haired pig digging under a pine tree.

This black-haired pig was called a "Fragrance-Seeking Pig," known for its keen sense of smell, which allowed it to unearth delicious ingredients buried deep underground.

Some forest rangers would specifically raise Fragrance-Seeking Pigs, leading them up the mountains to search for truffles, bamboo shoots, ginseng, and other mountain delicacies.

The little panda curiously approached, but the Fragrance-Seeking Pig turned its head警惕ly (warily).

"Ying!" The little panda grinned and took out a tempting red snake fruit.

Let's trade for something good~

The Fragrance-Seeking Pig sniffed the red snake fruit and seemed pleasantly surprised, but it still snorted arrogantly: "Hmph~"

The food I found is also delicious. You'll need to give me two fruits to trade.

"Ying!"

Xiao Jiu angrily bargained.

Only one fruit, take it or leave it!

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The "Second Brother" (a nickname for the pig) was both startled and scared, its ears drooping as it reluctantly nodded.

In the cave, Luo He was fast asleep.

The Travel Diary slowly displayed文字.

[Your Nine-Section Wolf encountered a Fragrance-Seeking Pig searching for delicacies and initiated a negotiation.]

[After some bargaining, the Fragrance-Seeking Pig accepted the red snake fruit and left.]

[The Nine-Section Wolf continued to dig in the spot where the pig had been刨ing (digging) and eventually discovered a 'Black Truffle.']

[Black Truffle: A level-two resource. Only grows underground in specific wild environments, possessing a unique aroma. Can be used to enhance stamina.]

After storing the precious black truffle, the little panda shook off the dirt and continued deeper into the forest.

A lush bamboo grove came into view, and the little panda couldn't help but swallow its saliva.

[Your Nine-Section Wolf arrived at a bamboo grove.]

[The bamboo shadows swayed, and the green waves were serene.]

[The Nine-Section Wolf, remembering its mission, brought back 'Arrowleaf Bamboo' for you.]

[Arrowleaf Bamboo: A level-one resource. The bamboo leaves resemble arrows and contain wind-type energy, often used to enhance a beast's speed.]

After placing the delicious bamboo shoots into the food basket, the little panda's eyes showed a glimpse of hope for the future.

If I can become as strong as Bear Boss one day, I should be able to eat even better bamboo!

Not long after leaving the bamboo grove, the little panda encountered a group of beasts it would rather not see again.

The diary recorded the little panda's perilous journey in文字.

[Your Nine-Section Wolf ran into a patrol of Killer Bees and used the move 'Instant Strike' to avoid detection.]

[The Nine-Section Wolf's speed was slightly lacking, and the 'Instant Strike' failed, resulting in an attack by the Killer Bee swarm.]

[At that moment, a roar echoed through the mountains, and the霸主 (overlord) 'Bear Boss' appeared, releasing a powerful威压 (aura).]

[The Killer Bee swarm chose not to linger and quickly returned to their hive.]

[The Nine-Section Wolf was unwilling to give up.]

[After observing the hive for some time, the Nine-Section Wolf seized an opportunity and charged at a lone Killer Bee.]

[A fierce battle ensued. The Killer Bee was on the verge of reaching the超凡 (transcendent) level, giving it a等级 (level) advantage over the Nine-Section Wolf.]

[At a critical moment, the Nine-Section Wolf used its exclusive move, creating an opening in the Killer Bee's movements.]

[The Nine-Section Wolf successfully defeated the Killer Bee.]

[This battle dropped: A small amount of growth experience and 'Killer Bee Honey'*1.]

The黄昏浸染 (dusk染ed the sky).

The little panda, panting and exhausted, picked up the shiny piece of honey.

Holding the honey up to the夕阳 (setting sun), the little panda's eyes lit up, its fatigue vanishing as it smiled happily.

"Ying~(≧≦)"

Bringing back honey will definitely make the master happy!

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(End of Chapter)