Beast Tamer: Why is the intelligence system a game announcement?

Chapter 6: Learning Shadow Step

Sensing the information transmitted back by the hallucinogenic insects, Lin Wu's breathing became slightly rapid, but she remained silent.

But a surge of eager joy was already welling up inside me.

A Ghost-type TM Stone! It's like winning the lottery right from the start!

"Quickly, find a way to get it back!"

He immediately spoke to the hallucinogenic insect in his mind, but then, upon hearing the message from the hallucinogenic insect, he was taken aback.

"What does it mean... you can absorb this skill stone?"

"babble!"

The psychedelic bug shouted in its mind, and at the same time, it rubbed its forehead twice while looking at the ghost-type skill stone in front of it.

After getting used to it, she inexplicably felt that the cool stone was quite comfortable... and when she rubbed against it, it felt like she could slowly swallow it.

After sending these messages, all that was left was a bewildered Lin Wu standing in the wind.

What does it mean?

What do you mean, a Bug-type Pokémon, can learn Ghost-type moves? Do you have that kind of synergy?

It's important to know that in this world, the conditions for elves to absorb skill stones are extremely demanding.

Most Pokémon can only absorb skill stones of the same type and a small number of Normal-type skills, while skill stones that can be absorbed across different types are extremely rare.

This led to the concept of "absorbable skills." The breadth of skills a spirit can absorb is a very important factor when judging its talent.

And now... a Bug-type Pokémon can learn Ghost-type moves?

No, what connection do you two have at all?

For a moment, a conflicted look appeared on Lin Wu's face. Although selling this skill stone for tens of thousands of yuan wouldn't be a problem, but...

This is an absorbable skill stone; you might not get another chance like it.

Money can be earned again, but the fact that a Bug-type Pokémon can learn Ghost-type moves is something you probably won't see again.

So, Lin Wu had a thought and gave the psychedelic insects a command in his mind.

"Why don't you try learning it?"

"babble!"

The hallucinogenic insect responded in its mind, and at the same time, slowly lay down on top of the skill stone.

As a cool sensation flowed into its body, the hallucinogenic insect felt as if its tentacles had become much lighter.

The whole process was silent and did not even disturb the ghost rats.

Then, Lin Wu, who was staring intently at the psychedelic insect panel, saw that a line of small text had appeared on it.

【Hypnotic Insect (Mutant)】

[Mastering a new skill (new): Shadow Step (Beginner)]

【Shadow Step (Beginner): A spatial skill that can only be used while in "Stealth" mode. It greatly increases movement speed and enhances stealth effectiveness.】

This thing is actually considered a spatial skill!

It can only be said that the spatial folding feature is what makes it effective.

At this moment, Lin Wu clearly felt the strength of this mutation... It wasn't just a simple upgrade of "camouflage"; it probably also expanded the pool of skills that the psychedelic insect could absorb by a large margin!

The "Shadow Step" skill is likely related to the use of space, and is therefore classified as a space-related skill.

As Lin Wu pondered this, he watched the hallucinogenic insects experiment with their newly acquired skill.

In the blink of an eye, a faint purple light emanated from the soles of the psychedelic insect's feet, which were in "invisibility." Subsequently, the insect's wriggling speed more than doubled.

Under Lin Wu's eerie gaze, the hallucinogenic insect darted away, its speed even faster than Lin Wu's two legs...

With the Shadow Step, the speed at least doubled, but the downside was that it consumed a lot of stamina. The psychedelic bug looked exhausted after running only fifty meters.

But this is a good thing!

For a moment, Lin Wu couldn't help but smile as she thought about what she was doing.

Although it didn't increase the attack power of the hallucinogenic bugs, it did increase their retreat ability!

It seems like Chongchong is able to run away with even more embezzled funds.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Wu spoke to the hallucinogenic insect in his mind once more.

"Let's rest for a while, then go back and move the rest of the valuables inside. We'll then find our next hideout."

"babble!"

The hallucinogenic worm responded and slowly wriggled back into the small pit, coiling its tail around the various objects inside.

Huh? What's this stone? It looks like it's glowing. I'll wear it.

Wow, this herb looks delicious, let's take it!

Hmm... What's this notebook? Oh well, whatever, for the money, I'll take it all!

So the hallucinogenic bug packed up all the small items and took them away, then went into stealth mode again and carefully began to move...

"Shasha."

This time, however, a slight scraping sound came from the props against the ground. In an instant, the ears of the half-meter-long rats twitched, and they got up, somewhat puzzled.

— "Squeak?"

Is there something small here?

They bared their sharp teeth, scanning their surroundings with confusion, exuding the chilling aura unique to the Ghost type, causing the psychedelic bug to shiver involuntarily.

Oh dear! These mice are going to eat insects!

"Run back!"

The next instant, the Beastmaster's voice rang in the ear of the hallucinogenic insect, and the hallucinogenic insect wriggled its body without hesitation.

The beginner-level Shadow Step was activated. In an instant, the psychedelic insect made a rapid escape at the speed of a 100-meter sprint.

With a "whoosh," the ghost rat swarm heard the source of the sound, but in the next moment, the sound had traveled more than ten meters away, causing the ghost rats to let out a confused sound:

"squeak?"

Did something just pass by?

"Squeak...squeak?"

Wrong, or just an illusion?

But the next moment, the ghost rats discovered that nearly half of their treasured materials had suddenly disappeared...

"squeak!"

In an instant, a sharp, mournful scream echoed through the sewers.

Chase after them!

The next moment, the swarm of ghost rats, each over half a meter long, began to run wildly, splashing water everywhere. Ahead of the ghost rats, a beast tamer was running for his life. Turning his head, he looked at the insects that were running faster than him and fell into deep thought.

Damn, that's unbeatable.

The thought flashed through Lin Wu's mind.

Come on, tell me, how did this caterpillar manage to run faster than a half-meter-long rat?

Is the "Shadow Step" skill really that outrageous?

Once I'm out of the sewers, I'll have to check what level of skill it is...

"Ee! Ee!"

The hallucinogenic insect followed behind Lin Wu, gradually slowing its pace. Looking at Lin Wu, who was running a little out of breath, it proudly puffed out its chest.

Report! My beast tamer can't outrun me!

The bug is now invincible! From now on, it can just laze around all it wants!

"Stop showing off."

Lin Wu said irritably, "All you ever think about is your 'lazy' attitude... Would it kill you to try harder? Come with me!"

He grabbed the hallucinogenic bug and scurried to the side in the intricate sewers, holding his breath as he listened to the swarms of ghost rats rushing past him, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness. These rats are practically blind; they rely almost entirely on their hearing to locate things.

So he grabbed the hallucinogenic insect and began to tally up the spoils of this trip.

This glowing stone... oh, it's a Glowing Stone, a material needed by Ghost-type Pokémon. Although it's relatively common, with good luck it should sell for four or five hundred. Not bad at all.

This is... a shady grass? Lin Wu remembered that this thing grows in damp places and is effective against grass, water, and ghost types. Judging from the amount of this clump, it might sell for a little over a thousand.

For a moment, Lin Wu became somewhat excited.

"Wow, Xiao Ding, you've made so much on your first trip!"

He patted the psychedelic insect approvingly, then picked up the last notebook, only to be taken aback.

"A Guide to Appreciating Interspecies Elf Girls...?"

"???"

What the hell is this?