Chapter 302
by post_apiChapter 302: Earth Dragon
Huh… Earth Dragon?
Come to think of it, even during the deep winter, Darkling Stalker had been persistently hunting them in the forest’s depths. This time, she not only defeated the Earth Dragon but captured it alive?
Did she bring it back alive for me to deliver the final blow…?
Guess I still have to get up after all.
"Little Sound."
"…"
"Wake up."
Still pretending to sleep?
Lin Yu smirked mischievously, slipping her small hand beneath Weak Sound’s nightgown…
"Eep!"
Little Weak Ant finally broke her act, flushing crimson as she seized the wandering hand under her clothes.
"Awake now?"
The white-haired girl smiled with half-lidded eyes.
"Mhm… Morning… Mama."
The white-haired girl’s radiant smile momentarily dazzled her, causing her cheeks to bloom redder as her voice dwindled to a whisper.
The adorable reaction compelled the white-haired girl to pinch those plush, warm cheeks.
"Good morning. Time to wash up."
"Okay…"
After hurriedly freshening up and bundling into thick winter wear, Lin Yu exited the room with Weak Sound.
The blonde-haired boy rose from the carpet upon their departure, trailing behind.
Outside the door stood Little Tear.
She hadn’t maintained her ant-like form today, and despite her usual disdain for clothing, even she had succumbed to layered winter garments against the bitter cold.
"Mom! G-good morning…"
Her cheerful greeting faltered mid-sentence. Blushing uncharacteristically, she averted her gaze as if recalling something.
"…Morning. Lead the way."
This crybaby from last night…
Though memories of yesterday’s events made her toes curl in her boots, the white-haired girl maintained her composed expression through sheer willpower.
Little Tear nodded briskly and scurried ahead.
Their path led to the castle’s grand hall on the first floor.
Lin Yu’s eyes immediately locked onto the colossal monster dominating the space—a towering creature nearly one story tall. Its muscular frame boasted powerful limbs, a thick elongated neck, and a horned head sheathed in intricate silver scales. Earthy yellow plating armored its entire body.
Lacking only the wings of flight, its appearance bore striking resemblance to the Western dragons from Lin Yu’s past life.
In the hall, alongside the colossal Earth Dragon, all the daughters had gathered.
After exchanging greetings with Lin Yu, they more or less averted their gazes awkwardly—all except Lvzi…
The green-haired girl showed not a hint of discomfort. Arm-in-arm with Army Lady, she chuckled mischievously while waving enthusiastically at Lin Yu with her free hand.
Lin Yu shot her an exasperated look, the tension in her chest loosening slightly.
Her attention then returned to the Earth Dragon sprawled across the floor, its labored breaths more exhalation than inhalation—a creature hovering at death’s door.
"Darkling Stalker, you defeated and captured this alive, correct?"
"Yes."
The gray ant standing vigil before the dragon inclined her head.
"Mother may execute it."
The voice remained as emotionless as ever.
So it truly was captured for me to deliver the coup de grâce.
"Understood."
Lin Yu nodded.
But first…
Activate Identification.
——
Name: Canton
Race: Earth Dragon (Moribund)
Qualification: A
Class: A
Level: LV.10
Health Value: 52/3150
Magic Value: 3/610
Skills: "Attack Enhancement," "Greatly Attack Enhancement," "Defense Enhancement," "Greatly Defense Enhancement," "Defense Specialization," "Dragon Scales," "Swiftness," "Cathexis," "Bite," "Claw Strike," "Dragon’s Cry," "Terrifying Presence," "Rigid Force," "Impenetrable Fortress," "Health Auto Restore," "Health High Speed Restore," "Regeneration," "Draconic Breath," "Earthen Bulwark," "Stone Spires," "Quaking Earth"
Attributes: Strength 40 (+24)
Agility 21
Intelligence 18
Physical Resistance Ability 60 (+72)
Elemental Magic Resistance Ability 13 (+13)
Abnormal State Resistance Ability 12
——
Earth Dragon (Canton): An advanced monster bearing partial draconic lineage, inheriting select dragon-class abilities. Possesses formidable strength and exceptional defensive capabilities. Exhibits heightened cognitive functions compared to common monsters, with intellect approaching that of the human race.
…
The Earth Dragon of Class A LV.10, by the way, it actually has a name…
But that’s not the main point – the crucial matter is its… overwhelming strength!
So many skills! Numerous among them appear exceptionally formidable. By the stars, this creature’s Physical Resistance Ability has breached triple digits!
If relying solely on level-up enhancements to acquire attributes, such astronomical values would be utterly unattainable.
This indicates its base attributes must have been extraordinarily high from the beginning.
Born strong from the very start!
Truly worthy of bearing draconic lineage… If an Earth Dragon possesses such might, how terrifying must a true dragon be?
To think such formidable foes lurked deep within the forest’s heart…
Wait – if it’s this powerful, how did Darkling Stalker subdue it? Slaying in combat would be impressive enough, but capturing it alive surpasses mere killing in difficulty by magnitudes!
Lin Yu’s gaze shifted to Darkling Stalker.
She froze momentarily.
Right – her lingering apprehension had caused her to neglect appraising Darkling Stalker’s status for… how long exactly?
Steeling herself, she initiated the appraisal ritual.
Moments later.
The silver-haired maiden’s eyes widened with undisguised astonishment.
Incredible… absolutely staggering!
Level Class A LV.12! How could it escalate so dramatically?
This daughter… had been strengthening herself in secret! Before ensnaring this Earth Dragon, she must have slaughtered numerous advanced monsters!
Both level and attributes now surpassed Red Pupil’s… nay, even exceeded her own creator’s!
"What’s the matter?"
Ah – the subject of her scrutiny had noticed.
"N-nothing at all."
Ultimately, her daughters’ growth should be celebrated, not feared…
Despite an inexplicable chill crawling down her spine, Lin Yu forced her attention back to the captive Earth Dragon.
Now… it was time to deliver the final blow.
Her current Class A LV.4 status would surely ascend after vanquishing this LV.10 Earth Dragon – the experience bounty promised guaranteed progression!
Truth be told, were leveling’s Magic Value restoration not constrained by sluggish experience accumulation, its rejuvenating effects would far outstrip any Magic Recovery Potion’s efficacy.
Drawing a gleaming longsword from her Magic Backpack, Lin Yu approached the collapsed leviathan whose labored breaths signaled approaching demise.
Even knowing the beast lingered at death’s door, its mountainous form still evoked primal trepidation.
One golden reptilian eye slid open fractionally to observe her, then slowly shuttered like a waning eclipse.
Haaah…
Those dinner-plate-sized eyes nearly startled the soul from her body!
Regaining composure, Lin Yu located a sluggishly bleeding wound at the dragon’s throat – undoubtedly Darkling Stalker’s handiwork.
Attempting to pierce dragon-scale armor would be folly, but this vulnerable point…
The pale-haired warrior raised her blade, aiming to drive steel deep into the injury.
Yet as the sword descended, the moribund dragon’s body suddenly convulsed with apocalyptic vigor. Both eyes snapped open blazing with final defiance, the massive neck arching upward in death-throe resurgence.
Evading the thrust with unexpected agility, the Earth Dragon threw its jagged maw skyward and unleashed a thunderous roar—
The primal cry manifested as a visible shockwave, rippling outward with earthshaking intensity!