Chapter 296: Chapter 296

"To be exact, I’m not just a Beast Master."

Wearing a dog disguise, Qian Qi was quite uninhibited as she flicked her bangs of dog fur lightly, exuding a refreshing vibe like someone fresh out from a seaside bath on a summer day. "Ah~ A single title can’t describe someone as excellent as me~"

Help, the aura of a strong person we just sensed has completely vanished.

Under Qian Qi’s command, the White Extreme Rats were tirelessly digging the dirt pit deeper. In less than half an hour, they had excavated a pit two meters long and wide and three hundred fifty meters deep.

"Squeak squeak." The White Extreme Rat that had been rubbed appeared in Qian Qi’s palm, dancing excitedly. After understanding its message, she returned it to the Beast Taming Space. "Very well, this will do."

Before coming to Hong City, Qian Qi had consumed quite a few C-level Concentration Fruits and finally succeeded in contracting with this White Extreme Rat leader, so she easily understood its meaning and turned to Gong Qiang, saying, "The tunnel has been dug out, but the instance is wrapped in a layer of rock that you’ll have to break by yourself."

To avoid accidentally touching the instance and falling into it during the excavation, the White Extreme Rats had deliberately not cleared the layer of rock and ore attached to the instance.

Gong Qiang fetched two leftover oxygen tanks from the rescue vehicle and descended into the pit with Qian Qi. By now, the White Extreme Rat pack had disappeared, and at the bottom of the pit stood a solitary rock layer resembling the entrance to an instance.

Without saying a word, he lifted the Mystic Black Hammer and smashed it hard on the rock layer. Due to the gravity, the mineral layer shattered instantly, revealing the dark and murky entrance of the instance before Gong Qiang.

"Damn, it’s really an instance?" Gong Qiang circled the instance twice with the hammer and finally believed that Qian Qi could calculate the location of the instance. He scratched his head vigorously and looked at Qian Qi, "Is it really C-level?"

Qian Qi chuckled, "If you don’t believe me, why not go inside and have a look?"

Gong Qiang glanced at her, then grabbed Qian Qi and entered the instance.

No, I meant for you to go in, not for both of us to go in!!!

Fortunately, Gong Qiang was an experienced A-level Awakener and handled the C-level instance with ease. But Qian Qi was indeed annoyed; she didn’t want to waste time in the instance, so she directly pointed out the location of the instance BOSS, urging him to finish quickly.

"Hey, Gong! I want the last hit on the BOSS!" Qian Qi, being carried along, bared her little teeth menacingly, "This is compensation! The attribute reward is mine!!!"

"Alright, I won’t fight you for it." Realizing that Qian Qi truly had some skills, Gong Qiang was agreeable and, after beating the BOSS to near death, tossed it to Qian Qi.

Qian Qi was instantly delighted, hurrying over to take advantage and gained a point in strength attribute.

"Why is it strength again?" Qian Qi spat disdainfully, "Can I get some speed bonus instead?"

[Your strength level and speed level are so far apart, naturally, it easily adds to strength attribute.] The system was also helpless, [Adding to speed has a one percent chance.]

Qian Qi clicked her tongue in disappointment.

"Let’s go back." After confirming it was truly a C-level instance, Gong Qiang picked up the still dejected little yellow dog and left the instance.

Once they climbed the rope back up the pit, Gong Qiang faced the questioning gazes of the crowd and nodded, "Let’s pack up and go home, we found the instance."

Seeing Gong Qiang say this, everyone gasped, and their gazes towards Qian Qi transformed, becoming a mix of surprise and disbelief.

She really was that extraordinary? How did she do it, could she really calculate the location?

"See, I told you, a master is a master!" Xi Pingzhe proudly rubbed his nose, feeling honored, "Now the three major cities are saved!"

"You did very well." Gong Qiang had to admit, fortunately, Xi Pingzhe brought Qian Qi to the camp, otherwise, they would’ve missed the opportunity.

Unexpectedly complimented, Xi Pingzhe felt a bit embarrassed; he scratched his head, "Well, it’s just okay I guess."

The group immediately set off, returning to the military camp. By then, it was already dark, but the camp was brightly lit, transporting survivors back and forth and shipping them out of the city.

The patrolling soldiers were still vigilantly patrolling the camp’s periphery, workers building the defense walls stood in line for food at the canteen, gathering around makeshift bonfires for warmth. The orange and warm yellow light finally steadied the hearts of the weary group after a long day.

Upon learning that Gong Qiang and Nangong Yan had returned, Lin Shujun personally came out to greet them. On seeing Lin Shujun for the first time, Gong Qiang immediately asked, "Where’s Su Ang?"

He wasn’t good at making those decisions and always passed them on to others; it used to be Tang Yan, and now that Tang Yan wasn’t around, he passed them to Su Ang.

Simply put, he didn’t want to worry; he just wanted to contribute effort and resources.

"Commander Su..." Seeing Gong Qiang mention Su Ang right away, Lin Shujun initially paused, then hesitantly replied, "I’m not sure, maybe he’s still sleeping?"

"It’s dark already, how is he still sleeping?" Gong Qiang said speechlessly, he shouted loudly, "Su Ang! Su, where are you! Stop sleeping!"

A cool, indifferent voice sounded not far away. Gong Qiang turned around in surprise and saw Su Ang sitting by a nearby bonfire, draped in a thin woolen blanket.

The deep gray blanket issued by the camp didn’t affect the noble temperament of the silver-haired youth at all. Sitting by the bonfire, the blanket lightly draped over him presented an extremely comfortable, relaxed appearance. The slightly messy silver hair glowed like fireworks illuminated by the orange light of the flame, and the warm orange light gently highlighted the exquisite features of his stunning face, making him seem a bit more grounded.

His seemingly indifferent gaze fell on the crowd, and was quickly drawn to the out-of-place "stray dog."

Why is there such a strange outfit in this place?

"Oh, you weren’t asleep!" Gong Qiang strode over, remembered something, then doubled back to hoist Qian Qi up, continuing towards Su Ang.

Seriously, brother, are you addicted to carrying me around?

Can you keep some dignity for the master here!

Su Ang raised his eyes, staring at this little stray dog with folded legs that appeared quite vulgar, "This is..."

"He claims he can find the underground dungeon." Gong Qiang tossed Qian Qi at Su Ang’s feet, then gave a mischievous smile, "Do you believe him?"

He wanted to use Qian Qi to challenge Su Ang, not maliciously, but purely to demonstrate that when Su Ang eventually said he didn’t believe it, it would prove that it wasn’t because Gong Qiang was blind not to recognize talent; it was natural to think Qian Qi was a scammer.

Upon hearing Gong Qiang’s words, Su Ang’s eyes moved slightly—those eyes that seemed to see through everything locked onto the eyes of this stray dog persona.

Feeling slightly guilty, Qian Qi dropped her gaze, but then, remembering she was in disguise—who was she afraid of—she straightened her chest with confidence, lowered her voice, and declared, "A-level dungeon, a hundred billion per!" Google seaʀᴄh 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥

Su Ang pressed his lips together slightly and, after a moment, turned away, his shoulders shaking softly. "Mm... I believe."

Hey, just because you turn your head doesn’t mean I won’t notice you’re holding back laughter!

I’m still upset with you! Be serious!