Chapter 484: Chapter 481: Wolf or Dog?

To be honest, Feng Hao really couldn’t understand why they were so afraid of the training camp. ’Is there something special about the Thief Master’s training?’

After thinking it over, Feng Hao decided not to dwell on the issue and started making small talk with the four of them.

During their chat, a stir came from his pet wristband. Only then did Feng Hao remember that Xiaobai hadn’t been out for a breath of fresh air in many days.

And so, under the stunned gazes of the others, he let Xiaobai out.

The little guy was clearly unfamiliar with its surroundings. It looked around, curious and confused, its small eyes blinking as it gazed at Lin Luo and the other three, seemingly both inquisitive and wary.

The moment the round, fluffy little creature appeared, it won everyone’s affection.

"Wow, what an adorable little puppy!" Mei Meimei instantly pounced, lovingly squishing Xiaobai between her Mount Everests before turning to Feng Hao and asking, "Where’d you get this little guy?"

"Please, it’s obviously a wolf," Feng Hao retorted, his lips twitching.

Hearing this, Mei Meimei froze, and the other three—Lin Luo included—stared wide-eyed. "No matter how I look at it, it just looks like a little dog to me."

"Yeah, Fifth Brother. If you’re going to joke, at least make it believable," Wang Tongqian said, his eyes full of doubt.

"..." Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "But it really is a wolf pup."

Just then, the little guy let out a very poorly-timed WOOF! The entire area fell silent.

Mei Meimei shot Feng Hao a look and said irritably, "See? This little cutie is clearly a puppy!"

"Exactly! Have you ever seen a wolf bark like that?" Kang Shuai and Wang Tongqian chimed in.

Faced with everyone’s skepticism, Feng Hao was at his wit’s end. Just as he was about to explain, the Thief Master appeared on the training ground out of nowhere. He stared at the little creature curiously and said, "Ho, an unexpected prize from your trial, eh? Not bad, not bad. This little pup is pretty cute. It’ll make a good mascot."

"Teacher, Xiaobai is a wolf," Feng Hao explained again, his face darkening in frustration.

The Thief Master paused, thinking his old eyes were playing tricks on him. But after taking a second look, his expression turned to one of confusion. "Strange. Judging by the bone structure, it’s definitely a dog, but some parts of its anatomy actually have wolf-like features."

"Aren’t dogs and wolves close relatives? That seems pretty normal, right?" Lin Luo and the others said, slightly surprised.

"No, no, no." The Thief Master shook his head and stroked his beard. "This little one is half dog and half wolf in its features. It’s really hard to say whether it’s a wolf or a dog."

"Half and half?" Mei Meimei looked at Xiaobai in her arms in amazement, her eyes full of confusion.

"See? I wasn’t lying. Xiaobai really is a wolf," Feng Hao said with a wry smile.

The four of them, Lin Luo included, exchanged glances, all utterly confused.

After carefully examining Xiaobai, the Thief Master frowned and asked, "Xiaofeng, tell me what happened."

"Alright." Feng Hao didn’t waste any time and recounted the story of the Silver Moon Wolf pair from beginning to end.

After listening to Feng Hao’s tale, everyone gasped. When he mentioned the Tier Nine Red Ostrich’s "Nirvanic Fission," even the Thief Master’s pupils couldn’t help but contract.

’It’s a good thing you have the "Fire Seed,"’ the Thief Master thought, inwardly alarmed. ’Otherwise, you wouldn’t have made it back alive, even with two lives.’

Feng Hao smacked his lips and continued, "In short, Xiaobai is the child of the Silver Moon Wolf couple. It has to be a wolf."

"No, no, no. From an evolutionary and mutational perspective, it no longer falls into the category of a wolf." The Thief Master mused for a moment, then asked, "Have you scanned it with a Crystal Eye?"

"I did. There was no information," Feng Hao said with a nod.

"That makes sense. A high-end Crystal Eye’s database can’t identify mutated species." The Thief Master nodded and looked at Mei Meimei. "Sanmei, use the Genetic Scanning Pod to read its genetic information."

"No problem." Not wasting a second, Mei Meimei turned and rushed over to a special piece of mechanical equipment in the corner, then shut the bewildered little creature inside.

WHIRRR!

She pressed the start button, and the special device quickly began to spin. As streaks of green light swept over it, rows of complex genetic information appeared on the device’s screen:

[Silver Moon Base-Wolf Dog] (Juvenile)

Gene Level: 50

Evolutionary Path: Strength, Agility, Spirit, Physique, Tenacity

Qi Blood Value: 24,750

Vitality: 52

Force: 160

Defense: 352

Speed: 448

Claw & Fang Damage: 97

Fur Protection: 15 (Dark Energy Protection 10)

Magical Damage: 125

The moment he saw the scan data, Feng Hao was completely dumbfounded. He never imagined that a pint-sized little thing like this was actually a Tier Five Magical Beast. No wonder it hadn’t starved to death after being weaned for so many days.

What surprised Feng Hao even more was that the little guy really was a dog.

’My goodness. A wolf father and a wolf mother having a dog puppy... the mere thought was bizarre.’

As for its stats, they were pretty normal for its current state. After all, it was still in its nursing phase, and its Crystal Core hadn’t awakened yet. Once it reached adulthood, its true abilities would naturally be unlocked.

"Hee hee, I told you it was a dog, right?" Mei Meimei giggled, quickly taking Xiaobai out.

The Thief Master seemed very satisfied with Xiaobai’s scan data. He nodded and smiled. "Excellent foundation. If you raise it well, it will definitely become an outstanding Magical Pet. You’re a lucky kid."

Feng Hao gave an awkward smile, a hint of sadness in his heart.

’In truth, even if the little one were just an ordinary magical beast, he would have raised it with just as much care.’

With Xiaobai’s arrival, the atmosphere on the training ground became much more cheerful. The little creature could sense everyone’s goodwill and soon began to play familiarly with them all. Mei Meimei’s two Mount Everests, in particular, became its personal paradise.

"Oh, right, Teacher. Where can I get some Beast Milk? Xiaobai hasn’t been weaned yet," Feng Hao asked, suddenly remembering.

The Thief Master was taken aback. He thought for a moment and said, "That’s not easy to come by. Most Mages will let pregnant or nursing magical beasts go, so it’s rarely seen on the market."

"Then what should I do?" Feng Hao couldn’t help but frown.

Just as everyone was looking worried, Wang Tongqian stepped forward. With a somewhat complex expression, he said, "I’ll handle it. Many royals and nobles have a habit of drinking Beast Milk. There are even special places that raise magical beasts specifically for their milk."

Hearing this, the Thief Master gave Wang Tongqian a meaningful look and nodded. "Alright then, go get a good amount. Also, out of consideration for Xiaobai, I’ll let you all have an easy day today. The training camp will officially begin tomorrow."

Lin Luo was overjoyed, repeatedly exclaiming how wise the Thief Master was.

Feng Hao, however, didn’t feel much of anything. ’The training camp was going to happen sooner or later; one day more or less made no difference.’

’As for Brother San’s connections, he wasn’t surprised. If he remembered correctly, on their first trip to the Grand Hall, even the City Lord of Snow Cloud City had been very respectful to him. All in all, Wang Tongqian’s background was definitely not simple.’

After a few simple words of instruction, the Thief Master left the training ground. After all, no one could really relax with him around.

Meanwhile, Wang Tongqian immediately used his Listening Stone to contact his "noble connections."

"All set. They’ll probably deliver it tonight," Wang Tongqian said with a light laugh as he ended the Stone Listening Communication.

"That fast?" Feng Hao asked in surprise.

Beside him, Kang Shuai waved his folding fan and teased with a chuckle, "Of course. You should see the kind of status our Brother San has."

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