"This dumb fish's AOE skill is pretty awesome!"
Chen Fan's eyeballs spun: "Snowy, circle around from the side, get to the opposite side of the water pit."
"In a moment, I'll throw stones into the water pit from this side to attract the attention of the scaled demon fish, then you take the chance to use 'Thunder Cat Claw' to attack them!"
"First, we take out the level 2 one... ah, that's the largest one, the one that just used bombs to attack us!"
"As long as we take out the biggest one, the rest will be much simpler!"
"Mhm!" Snowy was very clever, nodded, and quickly moved to the opposite side of the water pit.
She lay prone on the ground, not moving an inch.
On this side, Chen Fan picked up another stone and walked to the edge of the water pit, and threw it down!
A group of Blue-scaled Demonic Fish in the water pit became furiously enraged…
Water Gun blasts were continuous, and Water Bubble Bombs kept flying out, relentlessly bombing Chen Fan.
Taking advantage of this, Snowy on the other side stood up straight, her two cat paws wrapped in the Power of Thunder and Lightning, swipe swipe swipe swipe, four continuous "Thunder Cat Claws" struck the level 2 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish!
The Blue-scaled Demonic Fish was just surfacing, angrily blowing bubbles, and, caught off guard, was struck by four "Thunder Cat Claws," creating several bloody holes in its head and belly, and it flipped over showing its white belly!
"Snowy, retreat!"
After dodging a few Water Bubble Bombs, Chen Fan waved his hand fiercely.
Snowy reacted astonishingly fast, turned around, and retreated to a safe area.
Not even a single cat hair was touched by the sharp Water Guns.
"Good job!"
Chen Fan laughed heartily and gave a thumbs-up to Snowy on the opposite side of the water pit.
"Meow!"
Snowy happily waved her little paw.
The rest was easy now, with only six level 1 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish left in the water pit.
The level 1 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish could only use the "Water Gun" skill and did not have the "Water Bubble Bomb."
Chen Fan kept throwing stones on this side, drawing the attention of several Blue-scaled Demonic Fish.
Meanwhile, Snowy's Thunder Cat Claws were bombarding nonstop on the other side.
In less than ten minutes, all six Blue-scaled Demonic Fish were beaten to death, floating on the water surface.
Chen Fan had Snowy give each Blue-scaled Demonic Fish two more "Thunder Cat Claws," then, with the Fishing Spear, he scooped up all seven fish.
The level 2 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish was a full two feet long, and even the level 1 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish were over a foot long.
Chen Fan checked Snowy's Attribute Panel, and to help Snowy upgrade from level 1 to level 2, it required 5 pounds of fresh fish, 1 fish crystal nucleus of level 2 or above, and 10 points of energy.
There was enough Fish Meat.
And there was a level 2 fish crystal nucleus.
Energy… The System energy was now at 19 points.
Chen Fan opened the details and saw that the system had a remaining 10 points of energy from before, and gained 6 points of energy from killing six level 1 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish, plus 3 points of energy from killing one level 2 Blue-scaled Demonic Fish.
All set, not even needing the east wind!
Chen Fan glanced at the method on the system panel, which was very simple… just grill or boil the fish to feed Snowy, and then let Snowy under full satiety stimulate the Power of Thunder and Lightning to refine the Blue-scaled Demon Fish Crystal Core of level 2!
Excellent…
Chen Fan couldn't wait, took out a dagger, dug out the Blue-scaled Demon Fish Crystal Core, then gutted all seven fish, washed them clean, and placed them on a tree leaf over a meter in diameter.
He found an open and safe spot, collected some dry firewood and dry leaves, and piled them all together.
Snowy stayed quietly by the leaves, watching Chen Fan's moves.
Although she didn't quite understand what Chen Fan was doing, since Chen Fan didn't let her eat the fish, she didn't touch them.
After the preparations were done, Chen Fan picked up Snowy and the sack containing the seven fish and returned to the pile of firewood.
He sat Snowy down, pointed at the pile of dry firewood and leaves, and said, "Snowy, use the 'Thunder Cat Claw' to help me start a fire."
Snowy looked at Chen Fan, then at the dry firewood and leaves, and then gently waved her paw.
"Bang!"
The Thunder Cat Claw was unleashed, firewood scattered.
But, the dry leaves caught fire!
Chen Fan quickly got up, gathered the scattered firewood back, then blew a few breaths to fan the flames.
He skewered a fish with his Fishing Spear, and started grilling it directly over the fire.
An enticing aroma wafted through the air; saliva dripped from Snowy by the fire.
"Don't worry, it'll be ready soon!"
Chen Fan looked at Snowy, offering a word of comfort.
Before long, the first fish was done, Chen Fan tore off a piece for himself, and gave the rest to Snowy.
Snowy lay on the large tree leaf that was over a meter in diameter, clutching the Grilled Fish and feasting wildly.
Chen Fan also took several big bites.
"This blue-scaled demonic fish tastes really good, fewer bones and more meat, oily with every bite. It's just a pity there's no salt…"
While eating, Chen Fan continued to grill the fish.
All seven fish were grilled.
But Snowy only ate three before her stomach became round and full.
Chen Fan wrapped the rest in large leaves.
"Three fish, about five pounds should be enough... On second thought, after Snowy awakened, her appetite has increased significantly, being able to eat so much."
Chen Fan took out a Level 2 Blue-scaled Demon Fish Crystal Core and placed it in front of Snowy.
Snowy's eyes widened as she looked at the diamond-shaped crystal core.
She clearly sensed the immense Water Attribute energy within the crystal core.
Chen Fan also lay on the leaves, speaking earnestly, "Snowy, in a moment you'll hold this crystal core with both your little paws, then slowly start to stir up the Power of Thunder and Lightning… Remember, you have to do it slowly; don't unleash the power violently like you did when you attacked before, understand?"
Snowy nodded, "Mm-hmm!"
Out of caution, Chen Fan took a small stone, let Snowy hold it, and then slowly started to stir up the Power of Thunder and Lightning.
"Zzzz-zzz!"
Lightning flashes appeared on both of Snowy's little paws, covering the small stone.
The Power of Thunder and Lightning, strong enough to destroy the stone, instead enfolded and didn't instantly blast it apart!
"Snowy, you're so smart!"
Chen Fan was overjoyed.
Hearing the praise, Snowy squinted her eyes and showed a smile…
"Bang!"
The small stone in her paws exploded into ashes.
"Stay calm, no need to rush, you must concentrate!"
Chen Fan stroked Snowy's head, then indicated for her to hold the Level 2 Blue-scaled Demon Fish Crystal Core with her paws.
"Hold this crystal core with your paws, then slowly stir up the Power of Thunder and Lightning to enwrap it."
Chen Fan said as he looked at the system panel for instructions, "Then, the power of lightning will draw out the energy from the crystal core, and you're to devour all the energy inside!"
"Understood?"
Snowy nodded again: "Mm-hmm!"
Under Chen Fan's watchful eye, Snowy carefully lifted the diamond-shaped crystal core.
Her paws began to emit the gleam of the lightning power again.
The Lightning Flash enveloped the Level 2 Blue-scaled Demon Fish Crystal Core.
The next moment, Chen Fan sensed a strong force gushing out from the core!
"Guide that force, draw it out, and devour it!"
Chen Fan felt his palms sweating.
He was directing Snowy according to the system's tutorial, but he wasn't sure if Snowy could keep steady or understand how to use the power of lightning to guide the energy from the crystal core.
Level 2 Blue Scaled Demonic Fish were not easy to catch. If this core were wasted, it wouldn't be easy to get another like it anytime soon.
Then Snowy opened her mouth wide and took a fierce breath…
"Zzzz-zzz!"
A strange power wrapped in lightning, like water, was absorbed by Snowy!
The diamond-shaped crystal core in Snowy's paws instantly turned into a dull, lightless stone, and then shattered!
"We did it!"
Chen Fan suppressed the wild joy in his heart, extended his right palm, and gently pressed it on top of Snowy's head.
The last step...
He used 10 points of energy from the system to give Snowy the final boost!
It was as if a current rose in Chen Fan's abdomen, which went up through his right arm, conducting to the top of Snowy's head.
Snowy's body shook violently!
"Boom!"
A unique force directly shook off Chen Fan's hand!
"Meow!"
Snowy shrieked, her body suddenly grew larger!
At the same time, her body was wrapped in streaks of electricity, at first glance, she seemed to be forged from the Power of Thunder and Lightning!
The Attribute Panel in Chen Fan's vision finally showed changes...