Unserious Beast Tamer

“Click-”

After the skinny boy left, a low voice echoed in the foster shop.

In the stunned eyes of Xu Ran and Ziyun, a lizard pet with black scales, even its eyes completely black, stepped out of the shadow in front of the counter.

Only after seeing this two-meter-long creature, fitting into the medium-sized body type category, did Xu Ran belatedly realize it was the pet left in his care by the boy.

By now, Xu Ran could recognize some common pet beast species without the need for system identification; the black creature before him was an example.

A dark-attribute pet beast, the Shadow Chaser Lizard.

This lizard, covered in black scales, possessed the ability to blend into the shadows, making a powerful assassin in the darkness.

“Since your owner has left you in my care, consider this place your new home,” Xu Ran walked up to Shadow Chaser Lizard and spoke softly, “Follow me, I’ll show you around your new environment.”

“Ziyun, take care of the shop!”

“Meow-” (Leave it to me-)

Ziyun, who had stood up, slowly lay down, placing his front paws across his chest, calmly guarding the shop.

“Click-”

The Shadow Chaser Lizard didn’t seem too enthusiastic, its mood seemed quite low. It followed Xu Ran to the back door, matching his pace.

Observing the Shadow Chaser Lizard’s behavior, a thoughtful expression emerged in Xu Ran’s eyes.

There seemed to be some issues between this Beast Master and his pet.

When Du Heng first came to the foster shop, he examined the shop’s space, verified that the environment was suitable for his Armored Rhinoceros, and even observed the feeding process once.

After evaluating the Starfire Foster Care Shop and trusting it to be reliable, he left in peace.

That should be the essential workflow for a responsible Beast Master evaluating a new foster shop. But the skinny teenager simply glanced at the price, willingly paid a month’s foster fee, and left without another word.

The way he departed, after paying his dues, was as if he wanted to get away from his pet beast as soon as possible.

Considering the Shadow Chaser Lizard’s current low mood, it was obvious something had occurred between the two.

Generally, Xu Ran would not be inclined to meddle in such matters.

However, from his previous experience with the Colorful Cloud Parrot, he was aware that an unhappy pet impacted the pleasure value he obtained.

He just hoped the Shadow Chaser Lizard could cheer up. Maybe he should prepare a delicious meal for it, see if that could lift its spirits.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Ran and the Shadow Chaser Lizard had reached the fostering area in the basement.

“Wait a moment.” Xu Ran took out the control hub and made some adjustments; a stone forest was soon added to the undulating wasteland.

Strange rocks of varying heights, some as high as ten meters, others at least three meters tall, and their shadows intertwining under the artificial light formed a large shaded area where the dark power gathered.

“You should like this environment.”

“Click-”

The Shadow Chaser Lizard glanced at Xu Ran and then stepped into the shadows. It disappeared as if it had sunk into water.

Even though he didn’t receive any pleasure value, it appeared from the creature’s reaction and movements that it was satisfied with this environment.

Xu Ran nodded slightly.

Next, he would prepare a delicious meal for it!

There’s nothing that a good meal can’t solve. If it doesn’t work, then make two meals!

In order to obtain more pleasure value, he had to use his adept hands and bring joy to the Shadow Chaser Lizard… Oops, he had been affected by the system too much.

Shaking his head, Xu Ran entered the Preparation Room and started working.

In the large fostering area, the low rumble of an Armored Rhinoceros pacing the wilderness echoed from time to time.

The Armored Rhinoceros noticed that a stone forest had appeared on the familiar wasteland. It tilted its head and looked puzzled.

When did it grow?

But soon, the Armored Rhinoceros understood something and its eyes cleared up.

It seems a new resident has moved into the foster area.

“Roar-” (Do you want to play in the mud with me?)

It edges closer to the Stone Forest, extending a warm invitation.

Underneath the shadows of the Stone Forest, a pair of pure black eyes vaguely appear.

The Shadow Chaser Lizard looks, full of surprise and sympathy, at the Armored Rhinoceros, which is stronger than itself.

Such a powerful creature, it too has been abandoned just like me?

“Huh? Armored Rhinoceros, what brings you here?” Xu Ran, who just stepped out from the Preparation Room with a tray of food for the Shadow Chaser Lizard, asked in surprise.

“Roar?”

The Armored Rhinoceros’s eyes lit up at the sight of the food tray Xu Ran was holding.

“Roar!” (I want to eat too!)

“No, you still have a few hours until your next meal.” Even if he couldn’t directly understand the Armored Rhinoceros’s language, Xu Ran could guess what this creature was thinking and promptly refused without hesitation, “Go and play!”

“Roar-”

The rejected Armored Rhinoceros wasn’t disheartened, and it turned its head and ran off into the distance, rolling delightedly in the mud after a “plop”.

Looking at the Armored Rhinoceros’s carefree demeanor, Xu Ran couldn’t help but smile.

This big guy, is adapting quite well.

“The Armored Rhinoceros just arrived yesterday and it has already adapted to life here. Hope you too can adapt soon.” He said, holding the food tray in front of the Stone Forest.

As he finished, he saw the shadow hiding the food tray sinking slowly until it disappeared completely, and from time to time, he could hear chewing noises from within the shadow.

Such a weird way of eating, it would feel eerie if you didn’t know a Shadow Chaser Lizard was hiding in the shadows.

[Pleasure value from the Shadow Chaser Lizard +3]

[Pleasure value from the Shadow Chaser Lizard +3]

[From…]

So little pleasure value, it seems that making this creature happy won’t be easy.

The Shadow Chaser Lizard, hidden in the shadows, savors the meal from the food tray one bite after another, thinking about the words Xu Ran spoke earlier.

“It has already adapted to life here, hope you can adapt soon.”

Adapt to what? Life after being abandoned by the Beast Master?

As it watched the Armored Rhinoceros frolic in the mud joyfully from a distance, the Shadow Chaser Lizard pondered.

Maybe, I should also cheer up?

Perhaps, the day the Beast Master remembers me will eventually come?

Encouraged by the optimism of the Armored Rhinoceros, the Shadow Chaser Lizard’s eyes showed determination and it began eating faster.

[Pleasure value from the Shadow Chaser Lizard +4]

[Pleasure value from the Shadow Chaser Lizard +5]

[From…]

The pleasure value provided by the Shadow Chaser Lizard was gradually increasing each time, and Xu Ran couldn’t hold back a smile.

See, there’s nothing a delicious meal can’t solve!

By the time the empty food tray was lifted from the shadows, Xu Ran picked it up and sauntered off.

Next time I’ll feed it again in a while, the Shadow Chaser Lizard will be in an even better mood!

Back in the shadows, the Shadow Chaser Lizard, looking at the Armored Rhinoceros cheerfully rolling around, nodded seriously.

I must learn from this optimistic senior!