"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Do you wish to use the S-level item [Rare Treasure Map]?
"Yes!"
Reluctantly, Jiang Han chose to agree, his heart filled with bitterness.
Having traversed mountains and rivers, he had almost exhausted all efforts to finally locate the treasure site. As a meager compensation, he obtained a Lucky Pearl. Unexpectedly, he now found himself embarking on another journey, continuing the arduous and painful quest for treasures.
Alas!
Life is truly challenging!
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You have used the S-level item [Rare Treasure Map] and obtained the treasure location: [Thunder Shadow Gorge], coordinates (1687, 3397). The treasure at this location will disappear within three days, please be mindful of the time!
Summoning the Blue Scale Beast, Jiang Han did not immediately act. Instead, he turned back, engaged in leveling up by confronting thorn beasts until reaching level 84. With the surrounding monsters mostly cleared, he then logged off to rest.
Despite his extraordinary talent and frequent nights spent cultivating, he had yet to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. With limited energy, sleep was still a necessity when the time came.
Removing the game helmet, Jiang Han freshened up and lay in bed. Before long, he entered the realm of dreams.
...
The next day, early morning.
As usual, Jiang Han went out to buy a few buns and returned to eat. While enjoying his meal, he opened the official forum to see if there were any noteworthy updates.
Unfortunately, most posts now revolved around Jiang Han's righteous deeds in the Meirui district—his acts of supporting the weak and punishing the evil. Information about other events was scarce.
After filling his stomach and having a few sips of warm water, he put on his game helmet and began another day of diligent work.
"Swoosh!"
With a flash of white light, Jiang Han reappeared in the White Star Mountain Range.
Later, he rode the Blue Scale Beast to another location indicated by a rare treasure map. As for the position, he had already judged the direction last night based on the map sent by Wei Qianduo.
"Trot, trot, trot..."
With hooves pounding, Jiang Han used War Stomp to travel. In just over twenty minutes, he arrived not far from the White Star Mountain Range at the Thunder Shadow Gorge.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You have entered the map [Thunder Shadow Gorge]!
Looking ahead, Jiang Han saw a steep gorge made of purple rocks. Electric currents occasionally flowed within, emitting a spine-chilling "sizzle" sound. Faint, ethereal purple light pervaded the air.
"It seems quite dangerous..."
Without hesitation, Jiang Han controlled the Blue Scale Beast to approach.
This place was not far from the White Star Mountain Range where thorn beasts roamed, and the danger level should not exceed his tolerance.
As Jiang Han stepped into the gorge, purple electric currents surged. Fortunately, their power was limited, and the situation was not severe.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: You are attacked by electric currents, reducing your attack by 20%, deducting 2000 points of health per second!
The health deduction was inconsequential, thanks to his Endless Vitality, which healed much faster than the rate of damage. However, the 20% reduction in attack was a notable debuff.
Slowly advancing into the gorge, Jiang Han saw no ordinary monsters until he approached the treasure location. There, he spotted a resting purple-furred tiger. It resembled a Purple Winged Tiger but lacked wings, possessing a robust physique and sharp claws.
At the moment, it was napping, its crouched body resembling a small mountain, conveniently blocking the path.
Insightful Gaze!
[Purple Thunder Tiger King] (Spirit-level BOSS)
Level: 105
Health: 25,000,000
Attack: 30,000-31,000
Defense: 17,000-18,000
Skills: [Thunder Strike from the Heavens], [Thunder Claw], [Purple Thunder Shield], [Super Bloodthirst]
Introduction: The king of beasts dwelling in the Thunder Shadow Gorge. Influenced by the electric currents in this area, it has gradually mutated. Through fortuitous circumstances, it has acquired the ability to control the thunder element, becoming an extremely terrifying existence.
...
With high attributes, this Spirit-level BOSS quickly lost its health as Jiang Han attacked. However, he did not hurry to use the Pet Capture Stones.
Occasionally, he visited the official forum, and it was not without gains. Capturing a pet with low health was more likely to succeed. This was a conclusion drawn by other players through practical experience.
"Roar!"
When its health dropped to 50%, the Purple Thunder Tiger King became more furious, its eyes turning red. It seemed eager to devour the human in front of it.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: The Purple Thunder Tiger King uses the skill [Super Bloodthirst], gaining a 20% lifesteal effect on attacks. Its attack increases by 20%, and attack speed increases by 20%, lasting for two minutes!
"Sizzle..."
It swung its claw in the air, summoning thunder, attacking Jiang Han. Fortunately, the increased movement speed from War Stomp allowed him to easily dodge.
With enhanced skills, the Purple Thunder Tiger King's lethality increased. Jiang Han nodded approvingly, "Not bad, not bad. This pet is really good!"
With a Sacred Grasp followed by a Starburst-enhanced Annihilation Slash, the Spirit-level BOSS's health plummeted to below 10%. Gasping for breath, it appeared exhausted.
Seeing this, Jiang Han ceased attacking, madly throwing Pet Capture Stones at it.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Capture failed!
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Capture failed!
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Capture failed!
...
Numerous failed capture messages resounded.
"Ahu, don't struggle anymore!" Jiang Han murmured, wearing an innocent expression. "Follow me, enjoy the good life. Look at my mount, ever since it joined me, it evolved from a donkey into a Spirit-level BOSS."
"Roar!"
The Purple Thunder Tiger King let out an unwilling roar, and purple electric currents overflowed from its body.
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Please note that due to the continuous attempts at capture by players on the 105th level Spirit-level BOSS [Purple Thunder Tiger King], feeling extremely humiliated, the latent bloodline power within has been stimulated, advancing to the 110th level Earth-level BOSS [Thundercloud Sky Tiger]!
"Ding!~"
System Prompt: Please note that due to the continuous attempts at capture by players on the 105th level Spirit-level BOSS [Purple Thunder Tiger King], feeling extremely humiliated, the latent bloodline power within has been stimulated, advancing to the 110th level Earth-level BOSS [Thundercloud Sky Tiger]!
"Advancement?"
Beast Tamer Jiang Han was not shocked but rather delighted.
Stupid!
He realized he had been too obtuse!
It turned out that the Thundercloud Sky Tiger's dream was to become a mount, not a pet. In a moment of carelessness, he misunderstood it!