Chapter 124
After assigning the task to Andrew, Cao Xing turned his gaze to the Queen Blood Spider.
“Hilda, you slowly walk to the back of that herd of Cloud Yaks. If you see any sign of them trying to escape, use Soul Scream immediately.”
“Everyone else, follow me as we approach the Cloud Yaks from different directions and encircle them.”
Special situations called for special methods.
These Cloud Yaks could bring Cao Xing considerable profit, so he was determined not to let them go.
Sarah, Renice, and the others sprang into action upon hearing Cao Xing’s orders.
Andrew waited until Cao Xing and the others were in position, then gradually stepped out of the woods, slowly approaching the herd of Cloud Yaks.
He tried to make his footsteps calm.
The moment Andrew drew near, the Cloud Yaks sensed his presence, and an instant unease spread through the herd.
Just as Eliza had said, Cloud Yaks were exceptionally cautious creatures that would flee immediately upon seeing humans.
Andrew slowly extended his two bear-like paws, soothing them,
“Children, relax, relax…”
As he spoke each syllable, the Cloud Yaks seemed to sense a familiar aura from Andrew.
The restlessness in the herd gradually subsided, and they gazed at Andrew with curious but wary eyes.
When Andrew was still a hundred meters away, the herd became restless again.
Cloud Yaks rarely allowed other creatures to approach them so closely.
Andrew transformed into a bear, continually speaking to capture the attention of the Cloud Yaks.
Meanwhile,
The Queen Blood Spider and Cao Xing’s group cautiously closed in on the Cloud Yaks from different positions.
Andrew’s white bear form recaptured the herd’s attention.
It wasn’t until Cao Xing and his group were within seventy to eighty meters that the Cloud Yaks suddenly realized their predicament.
“Moo—Moo—”
The herd erupted in turmoil, over thirty Cloud Yaks with an unusual energy under their hooves.
They all began to gallop madly.
Rumble! Rumble!
The ground trembled violently.
The herd seemed out of control.
However, when they saw figures surrounding them from all directions, they hesitated slightly, unsure of where to break through.
At this moment, the Queen Blood Spider approached the herd with her eight long legs swiftly.
Then, she slowly opened her purple-black lips, emitting a soul-chilling scream.
“Ah!!!”
The sound echoed like the wailing of a tormented spirit, a symphony of all the world’s suffering, filled with endless resentment.
From another direction, Liu Muxue turned pale, and even Cao Xing, several meters away, felt a chill in his heart,
This was because they were allies and didn’t suffer actual damage.
At that moment, the Cloud Yaks entered a headless-chicken-like state, frantically running in all directions.
They had also exited their [Cloud Rush] state, greatly reducing their mobility!
Cao Xing’s eyes lit up, “Everyone, block the exit, hold the herd with all your might!”
“Muxue, steer all the Yaks into a single area!”
Liu Muxue took a deep breath and nodded heavily.
With her shield in her left hand, she charged toward a few isolated Cloud Yaks.
Cao Xing quickly approached one of the scattered Cloud Yaks and used [Basic Level Pet Contract] on it.
A system prompt appeared,
[Would you like to use Basic Level Pet Contract on Cloud Yak lv12?]
“Yes.”
A stream of light flew over, momentarily causing the Cloud Yak to hesitate, but soon it shook its head and began to run again!
[Contract failed.]
A failed system prompt appeared.
But Cao Xing wasn’t discouraged; he still had more than fifty contracts in his backpack—catching a few would still be profitable!
Rumble! Rumble!
The forest vibrated as the stampeding herd continued, knocking snow off the branches.
Assam and his Frost Wolf guarded two positions.
Sarah, Renice, and Blot each took a position.
They constantly attacked, driving back each Yak that tried to break through.
The Queen Blood Spider didn’t need to move.
Her mere presence and the bloodthirsty aura she emitted kept the Cloud Yaks at bay.
Cao Xing’s eyes filled with joy. Meanwhile, he checked the herd’s status.
[Status: Mind Shock (Extreme fear, unable to use skills, remaining time 55 seconds…)]
“Excellent, Soul Scream still has nearly a minute of control time!”
Cao Xing quickly caught up to another Cloud Yak and used [Basic Level Pet Contract] on it.
A burst of white light shot over.
This time, there was a change.
[Contract successful, Magic Creature: Cloud Yak lv11, has become your pet, territory population +1]
A look of ecstatic joy appeared on Cao Xing’s face, and he exclaimed, “Got it!”
This signaled that the Pet Contract could indeed forcibly subdue these Cloud Yaks!
Cao Xing felt like a flood of wealth was rushing toward him.
He hurried to the second Cloud Yak and continued using the Pet Contract.
This time, it succeeded on the first try!
[Contract successful, Magic Creature: Cloud Yak lv12, has become your pet, territory population +1]
Cao Xing was overcome with joy.
He proceeded to pursue the third Cloud Yak.