The environment of the IBB is different from Icefield's. There is only one area, an alpine bamboo forest.
In this world, Shi Yu can always see any things that are not in line with common sense.
For example, three or four kinds of environments that would be absolutely impossible to be adjacent to each other on Earth, are otherwise possible to merge together here.
But if you study it carefully, this is actually caused by the influence from the extraordinary creatures.
The environment of the IBB is relatively normal, at least as normal when compared to that of the Icefield City breeding base.
The soil is thick, the forest is lush, the iron bamboo grows well, and he water source is abundant. This is the living environment that Iron-Eaters love.
At this time, Shi Yu and Lin Xiuzhu had entered the breeding area.
(Although there is only one cub left, I still have to see it. I can't wait another year for the new batch of Iron-Eaters.)
Life is not easy, Shi Yu sighed...
In the IBB, there are no only Iron-Eater cubs, but also many adults as well. However, Shi Yu had a requirement for cubs.
Novice Beast Tamers like him can only contract cubs.
Even though adult Iron-Eaters can be used as contract objects, Shi Yu unfortunately couldn't use them.
"Iron-Eaters...It's really peaceful"
Along the way, Shi Yu saw many Iron-Eaters alone nearby, all of them sleeping in their houses.
Some were sleeping in grass nests, some hugging tree trunks, and some sleeping on tree branches. They were all unexpectedly quiet.
"It is not the season for them to be active. The older Iron-Eaters are usually quiet at this time, but the smaller ones are more lively."
Lin Xiuzhu walked in front and said. Sure enough, under her leadership, smaller Iron-Eaters began to come into view.
The Iron-Eaters were less than one meter long and not too big.
The Iron-Eater cubs contracted to Beast Tamers are basically around one year in age. After all, the cubs are young enough to be contracted.*
[Boss: No idea what they were saying here? Edited it a bit in order to flow with the next few sentences but I probably missed a lot.]
"Is this the one?"
When Shi Yu saw this little Iron-Eater, his heart exploded, and he only felt that the three months spent waiting weren't in vain.
This Iron-Eater cub had soft black-and-white hair and a short tail dangling. She was very cute.
At this time, she also noticed Shi Yu and Lin Xiuzhu. Her eyes in the large black circles were looking at them smartly and seriously.
"Yes-" Lin Xiuzhu nodded.
"I think she looks normal?" Shi Yu said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Iron-Eater cub looked away from them, as if she didn't want to be disturbed. She sprinted and his a tree trunk with a "bang", and was bounced back, rolling several times before stopping.*
[Boss: Switched genders here for the cub? I will stay calling the cub a girl though.]
"...Well maybe not too smart," Shi Yu added.
Lin Xiuzhu reluctantly covered her forehead and said: "This Iron-Eater cub had some problems when she was born. Her birth was not very smooth, and her physique became slightly weaker than other cubs.
Under normal circumstances, a pet beast of the same race, the sooner their racial skill awakened meant the better the aptitude and talent. Conversely, the slower the awakening meant they had worse talent, which meant this Iron-Eater will soon be left behind.
"In short, because of the birth differences, her personality has also begun to become different from other Iron-Eaters."
Iron-Eaters typically have similar personalities as giant pandas. Most of the day is spent sleeping, while any other time is dedicated to eating.
In most cases, iron-eaters have a very docile temperament. The often lower their heads and rarely attacked other creatures.
Therefore, it is recommended to be trained by novice beast tamers.
But this Iron-Eater is somewhat different from the others. She developed more slowly than the other Iron-Eaters and was left behind, and because of this her personality changed drastically.
She was in a hurry to get picked.
So she started to change her habits. Showing abnormal self-discipline, she trained on her own and hoped to wake up her ability soon.
It is a rare Iron-Eater with dreams instead of being lazy. Unfortunately, she has very little talent.
After they evolved, Iron-Eaters developed a relatively high IQ compared to other beasts.
The tree hitting just now was her own "unique" way to exercise physical strength.
"In other words, this Iron-Eating has a particularly poor talent, but she's very hardworking and motivated?"
Shi Yu summed up with a smile.
"...Although that's probably an exaggeration, but it is probably the case?" Lin Xiuzhu said.
"But don't worry, it's just born with poor development. If it can be cultivated in the Royal Beast Space, it can catch up in the future.
Moreover, such a self-disciplined Iron-Eater is actually quite rare.
This kind of personality is generally a bonus.
Of course...there are also some drawbacks brought about by this kind of character...Lin Xiuzhu whispered in her heart. Namely rest and food.
After all, to train, nutrition must be kept up.
"Then I want it."
Although normal Iron-Eaters were also very good, Shi Yu also didn't want a timid beast that only eats and sleeps. That's too lazy.
Having him around is lazy enough.
It doesn't matter whether the talent is good or bad, after all, he had the Skill Book.
As we all know, hard work + a plug-in is the kingly way.
"Are you sure?" Lin Xiuzhu looked at Shi Yu oddly. Normally beast masters would care about their pets talents.
Otherwise, this Iron-Eating cub wouldn't have been left behind.
"I admire this kind of hardworking beast...I feel it will get along well with me."
Well, the moves for its self-training were all ready.
"So...are there any discounts?" Shi Yu looked at her expectantly.
Lin Xiuzhu was speechless, but she also understood his financial situation from his information provided.
"This Iron-Eater sleeps less, so it needs more food. Price concessions...we treat all Iron-Eater beasts equally here, but if you choose, you can get an extra month of Iron Bamboo." she said.
Not only does the breeding base raise Iron-Eaters, but it also produces Iron bamboo, the one of the favorite foods of Iron-Eaters.
Iron Bamboo is extremely strong and durable and belongs to a mutant bamboo species. It is the core food used to cultivate Iron-Eaters to master the hardening ability. The price is not very cheap, not to mention the gluttonous nature of the Iron-Eaters.
An extra month's worth of food is indeed a good bonus. After all, it is a necessity.
"Thank you."
Lin Xiuzhu nodded. Now that Shi Yu decided, she stepped forward to the little Iron-Eater that was a little dazed.
"Eleven, a beast tamer has finally chosen you, are you happy?" She knelt down and smiled at the little Iron-Eater.
[Boss: Mis-translation here, says October on the site not Eleven...The cubs are named after their birth order]
The little iron-eater sat up silently and looked at Shi Yu in the distance, blinking her eyes.
(Although I am very happy to finally have a master...it's too late!)
She sat on the ground, raised its arms high, and screamed.
(Iron-eater, never a slave! I can grow stronger myself!)
After she finished yelling, it got up and tried to run. She wanted to flee here in front of a staff member.
(Iron-Eater! Fearless! Royal Beast Tamer, no worries!)
Before it even started running, Lin Xiuzhu grabbed her by the back of its neck and lifted her up.
"..." Shi Yu stood there, hearing everything through telepathy.
Nice, very energetic.
On the other side, Lin Xiuzhu sighed and pressed the questionable Iron-Eater to the ground.*
[Boss: Sentence here questioning Lin Xiuzhu's strength because she's a girl. Only time I'll be mentioning it for the rest of the novel, but anytime something that can be considered sexist is noticed by me...it shall be removed! (Will say more in author's notes)]
After contracting a beast, the power of the pet will be fed back to the tamer, so that the beast tamer's spiritual strength and physical quality will be improved, hence Lin Xiuzhu's ease of carrying an Iron-Eater.
Although it can't reach the point of unarmed combat with extraordinary creatures, there is no problem to match top fighters and athletes on Earth in seconds.
"Listen well, after becoming the pet bast of a beast tamer, your growth rate will be several times that of now. The hardening ability that could not be awakened before can also be quickly awakened."
"Not only that, but also a more comfortable resting environment and a richer variety of food. It is much happier than staying here."
Lin Xiuzhu preached to the iron-eater cub quite seriously. Maybe she has a telepathic talent, or maybe because she spends so much time with Iron-Eaters but the small cub could understand her.
After she finished speaking the cub was taken aback.
She looked at Shi Yu blankly.
Shi Yu went silent and said: "It includes food and housing."
Only when there is still money, Shi Yu added in his heart.
The Iron-Eater cub yelled again, her expression even more dazed.
Saliva dripped from her mouth unsuspectingly.
In the end, the temptation of welfare that the beast tamer can bring is greater than the willpower of the soul. The Iron-Eater cub reluctantly nodded.
(Can't hold it)
Iron Eaters are never slaves, and are fearless...unless food and shelter are provided.