King of Beasts

“Against thunder-type enemies, it’s best to use release-type skills; otherwise, it’s the attribute most prone to backlash.”

Lu Ran recalled a snippet from the Basic Beast Taming Handbook about attributes, which highlighted the complexity of dealing with thunder types.

It’s known that release-type skills consume too much energy and are difficult to hit with, so most supernatural beings prefer close combat.

At this time, the thunder type, known for its backlash characteristic, holds a significant advantage.

“If General Ha is positioned as a strong output, then if I ever make a contract with the Sudden Death King, I could train it towards a backlash style, focusing on defense,” Lu Ran mused. Since this little one pursues ultimate defense, might as well go all in on that.

While it takes on damage for General Ha, it also doesn’t lack output, and if it could paralyze an opponent, that would add an element of control.

After mimicking it with super beast mimicry, my resistance to damage would be off the charts, and I wouldn’t have to worry about getting hurt anymore.

“Hey.”

“Hey, human up ahead.”

At this moment, Lu Ran was walking through the hall corridor, about to return to the reception room, when suddenly, a haughty female voice made him pause.

He quickly looked around but saw no one.

“Look down.” The voice came again, and Lu Ran lowered his gaze.

There, looking like a plush toy, was a large white cat with silky fur and distinguished demeanor, its sapphire-like eyes staring at him.

Lu Ran: ?

“What! The cat spoke!” A moment later, after two seconds of silence, Lu Ran stared in shock at the cat.

This cat… just spoke, didn’t it?! He was sure it wasn’t telepathy or anything like that!

What’s going on!

Though aware that supernatural beings would indeed be bizarre, Lu Ran had never before encountered a talking cat, which was quite novel to him.

“Is it so strange for a cat to speak?” The ragdoll cat frowned slightly and said, “Kid, you’re the one who discovered the necromancer, right?”

Lu Ran: ??

“Who are you.” Lu Ran had been communicating through telepathy with various stray cats for over two years, but this was the first time he’d encountered such an odd cat.

“Me? I’m an assistant hired by the Jinling authorities to capture the necromancer. It’s such a hassle; I’m supposed to be on vacation, yet here I am working,” the ragdoll cat said with a tone of dissatisfaction, clearly reluctant.

Lu Ran was even more confused now.

Goodness, although Uncle Zhao Chen mentioned that powerful assistance would be hired to capture the necromancer as soon as possible…

He didn’t say that the help would be a cat.

Could it be the pet beast of some powerful beastmaster? Why is it acting alone without its beastmaster…

Whatever, it doesn’t matter.

“Yes, I discovered it…” Lu Ran responded.

After Lu Ran spoke, the ragdoll cat, surprisingly, didn’t ask too much about the case. Instead, its little pink nose wrinkled slightly.

“You have… a strong scent of dogs on you.”

“Did you contract with a canine pet beast? Moreover, your beast taming skill seems to be the type that gains its power… such a distasteful smell.”

“Why not contract with a cute cat?” it questioned.

Lu Ran dared not contradict, seeing that the other party was likely a big shot. Just a sniff and it could tell he had a scent of dogs on him; its nose was no worse than a dog’s.

“Cough, the cats in our family are quite formidable, not just anyone can contract with them. For instance, I saw a black cat pull out a gun from its pocket and shoot a mouse dead when I was a child. That incident caused quite a stir and even made it on TV. Contracting with them would probably lead to backlash.”

Ragdoll cat: ?

“You think I haven’t watched ‘Black Cat Sheriff’?” the ragdoll cat glared at Lu Ran.

“Ah, have you seen it…” Lu Ran gave an awkward smile, finding this cat quite amusing. That was an old show, anyone who watched it must be of a certain age.

“But speaking of which.” The ragdoll cat looked mockingly at Lu Ran and said, “Your talent is not bad.”

“You’re a superpower user, right? You must possess the ability to communicate telepathically with other species, am I correct?”

Silence, as still as death.

Lu Ran’s expression changed, his gaze fixed on the ragdoll cat.

He… had definitely never shown any special abilities in front of this ragdoll cat. How did it know?

Two years ago, Lu Ran acquired the ability for telepathy, a secret second only to his divine deer pendant. Although he felt that this power might be exposed someday, he didn’t expect it to happen so soon.

“Don’t be so nervous, it’s just a small superpower. I know a few folks whose superpowers are much stronger than yours,” the ragdoll cat said with a smug smile after seeing Lu Ran flustered.

Now this guy knows the consequences of teasing me, right?

“You mean, besides me, there are others with similar superpowers?” Lu Ran didn’t deny his ability, but asked seriously instead.

“Of course, among the thirteen active beastmasters in Xia Country, there’s a girl who was born with the ability to freely manipulate psychokinesis. Even before she became a beastmaster, her power was already comparable to a level 10 supernatural being. Much more impressive than yours,” the ragdoll cat said with a look that seemed to belittle Lu Ran’s capabilities.

Lu Ran was speechless.

There really were other superpower users… and it seemed this person was even more incredible. It’s possible they had acquired their superpowers decades ago, and it was even an offensive type!

Comparable to a level 10 supernatural being? That means in a novice secret realm… it would be a massacre! Getting an SSS-level rating would be as easy as drinking water!

“Is her name Gu Qingyi?” Lu Ran suddenly asked.

Female, first-generation beastmaster… that name quickly came to mind.

The ragdoll cat looked at Lu Ran in surprise and said, “You know of Gu Qingyi, but it seems you don’t know her well. I’m talking about someone else, not Gu Qingyi. Although Gu’s research skills are stronger, there’s probably only that old man who could definitely best her in combat domestically.”

It isn’t her then…

This cat knows a lot.

Lu Ran wondered whose pet beast this could be. Could it also belong to some first-generation big shot?

He looked at the ragdoll cat, and suddenly, it looked very familiar.

It was as if he had seen it somewhere before.

“Who exactly are you… and how do you know so much?” Lu Ran asked.

“I might as well tell you, do you know the Cat-Eared Maid Café? That’s my business, specializing in selling all kinds of intelligence!” the ragdoll cat yawned and said, “You clearly look like a newbie with no background. If you need any information in the future, you can buy it from my business; it’ll save you a lot of detours.”

Lu Ran was shocked: !!!

He knew he had seen this cat somewhere before.

Then it hit him. When Xiaobailong took him to the Cat-Eared Maid Café, there was a cat statue there that had a very similar aura to this cat!

“Are you the owner of the Cat-Eared Maid Café? I heard that the owner was a second-generation beastmaster!” Lu Ran asked, “Are you its pet beast?”

The ragdoll cat said, “Sort of, but you need to understand the hierarchy here.”

What does that mean… you’re suggesting you’re the boss, and the beastmaster is the subordinate?

Lu Ran didn’t inquire further because just then, a ringing sound occurred. Only then did he notice the ragdoll cat’s tail…

Originally having just one tail, it suddenly manifested a second tail, which was holding a mini cellphone.

In the next moment.

The cellphone was controlled by mental power and floated to the ragdoll cat’s ear, and the tail disappeared.

“I’ve already arrived at the Beast Taming Edifice and have seen the person you mentioned. You guys can come over directly,” it said.

After finishing the call, it hung up.

“Superpower users are rare, though not unheard of. Want to come with me to gain some insights and see a necromancer in person?” the ragdoll cat looked up at Lu Ran and said, “The soul of a superpower user like you is rich and tasty, swallowing it would allow them to level up several times; it’s a necromancer’s favorite.”

“To help you escape smoothly if you’re targeted in the future, I suggest you get familiar with their combat style in person.”

“Ah, I, the kitty, am just kind-hearted,” the ragdoll cat indulged in self-praise.

Lu Ran felt sick to his stomach. So, in the eyes of a necromancer, he was just a nutritious meal? Wait, you sneaky cat, you aren’t planning to use me as bait, are you?

He didn’t doubt the truth of the statement, especially since Xiaobailong had mentioned that the Cat-Eared Maid Café is the second largest intelligence center in Xia Country.

“Okay… please help us…” Upon hearing this, Lu Ran immediately agreed. This cat was clearly no ordinary creature; with it leading the way, the necromancer should be unable to cause any trouble, and watching the battle from the sidelines would be educational.

While they were talking, Zhao Chen arrived in a hurry. Seeing that the ragdoll cat was already in contact with Lu Ran, he quickly said, “Lu Ran, this is Manager Ying, one of the founders of the Cat-Eared Maid Café, a very powerful supernatural being, and the external support we’ve brought in!”

“I’ve already met,” Lu Ran said.

“Good, I wonder, Manager Ying, how we can find that necromancer,” Zhao Chen asked the ragdoll cat.

“It’s simple,” the ragdoll cat said. “Take me to the crime scene. I can use my Time skill to deduce the situation, and we should be able to locate him quickly.”

“After we find him, I’ll use my Space skill to lock down the area around him, so he won’t be able to escape!” The cat licked its lips.

Zhao Chen and Lu Ran, standing nearby, were sweating bullets. Wow, Time and Space skills… No wonder it’s Xia Country’s largest intelligence dealer, truly skilled.