Ch. 143 - Looks Like I Can Safely Blow Things Up Now
It's Perfectly Normal for my Slime to beat up a Dragon, Right?This chapter is broken. Please report this on discord.
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The person on the other end fell silent, said "Fine," then hung up.
Chen Shu decided to head to Daxing City once school started.
How could vacation time be interrupted by work?
Shen Wushuang needed his share of the money too, so he'd definitely approve the leave.
Two days passed.
Chen Shu only made one trip to the hospital to heal the Slime's injuries. The rest of the time, he stayed in his room researching skills.
Chen Shu examined hundreds of talent skills and finally narrowed it down to a few candidates.
Specifically: the Iron Back Power Bull's "Savage Charge," the Gold Puncture Hedgehog's "Golden Thorn Counterattack," and the Skyfire Savage Ape's "Flame Jump."
But right now he was only a trainee Beast Tamer and couldn't access the Beast Tamer Association Website. He could only post bounty quests through official channels.
"Guess it's up to luck."
Chen Shu planned to find time to post the quest.
"Son, the Alternate Dimension you went to was Frost Canyon, right?"
Just then, his father's voice came from outside the room.
Chen Shu walked out to find his parents watching the TV news intently.
"Alternate Dimension: Frost Canyon has experienced a massive explosion. Beasts inside have gone berserk, and adventuring Beast Tamers have evacuated early."
"Now we have Gold-rank Beast Tamer Xiao Feng to answer our questions."
Chen Shu approached the TV screen, his eyes showing interest.
A Nanjiang Provincial News reporter was interviewing a man in black clothes.
The man's expression was calm, radiating composure.
"It's the powerhouse who controls that Infernal Heavenly Dragon!"
Chen Shu recognized him immediately.
"Dear viewers, I personally traveled to Frost Canyon two days ago. One-sixth of its area has been reduced to ruins. We haven't reached a definitive conclusion yet, but there's no need to panic."
The TV displayed current photos of Frost Canyon. Part of it had become ruins, and berserk beasts could be vaguely seen inside.
The reporter asked: "Captain Xiao, do you think it could have been man-made?"
Xiao Feng smiled and shook his head. "Honestly, I could collapse one side of Frost Canyon!"
Confidence flashed in his eyes as he continued: "But affecting such a wide range? Fundamentally impossible! Perhaps a King-rank Beast Tamer could manage it, but I doubt a King-rank powerhouse is that bored."
"Furthermore, some have suggested technological weapons—that's even more absurd!"
"At most, only basic equipment can be used inside Alternate Dimensions. Tech weapons absolutely cannot function!"
Drawing on his experience, Xiao Feng reached a conclusion: "Right now, the most likely explanation is a natural phenomenon. After all, these are Alternate Dimensions—their ecosystems are completely different from Blue Star's."
Chen Shu's mouth curved into a smile. It wasn't really Xiao Feng's fault he couldn't figure it out—who could guess such terrifying Explosion Potions existed?
The reporter asked another question: "Captain Xiao, there seem to be rumors circulating that it was the work of something called the 'Nanjiang Bandit.' What do you think?"
Chen Shu instantly shot to his feet, eyes wide.
Who the hell reported me?!
Xiao Feng's expression was decisive as he immediately denied it: "Impossible! No need to speculate, everyone. Unless a King-rank Beast Tamer personally took action!"
King-rank Beast Tamers were already the strongest in any province. Nancang Province's Governor was a King-rank powerhouse, but no one thought he'd done it.
The absurdity was equivalent to a provincial governor in his past life carrying a homemade bomb to blow up a village's public toilet.
Isn't that just bullshit?
"This incident resulted in no casualties, but Frost Canyon may need to remain sealed for some time. Only after confirming no natural phenomena persist will we reopen it!"
Finally, Xiao Feng wrapped up the Frost Canyon news report.
Chen Shu's mouth curved into a smile. "Truly worthy of a Gold-rank Beast Tamer."
But this was just the Nanjiang Bandit's first TV appearance—no one took it seriously.
When he appeared the second, third time on TV, viewers across the nation would realize something was wrong...
His mother said worriedly: "Son, thank goodness you're okay. Who knew you'd run into a natural disaster?"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched, unsure how to respond.
Actually, it wasn't my luck that was good—it was Frost Canyon's luck that was bad...
Father Chen Ping suddenly frowned, eyeing him suspiciously: "Chen Pi, I'm getting the feeling this somehow has something to do with you?"
"..."
Chen Shu laughed dryly and returned to his room.
Dad, why are you blurting out the truth like that...
Early the next morning, Chen Shu grabbed his backpack, carefully packed the two hearts, and prepared to make the trip to Daxing City.
"Teacher Shen, heads up: I'm going to Daxing City to sell the Frost Giant Wolf hearts!"
At school, Shen Wushuang pulled out his phone. He'd been a bit annoyed seeing the word "heads up," but seeing "Frost Giant Wolf" brought a smile to his face.
Who could stay mad at money?
"For the next half month, carefully review the mistakes you made in the Alternate Dimension!"
Shen Wushuang assigned teaching duties, planning to instruct them individually.
As for Chen Shu's performance? Nearly flawless—except for that one insane explosion...
"Chen, not going to school today?"
A black sedan pulled up beside Chen Shu.
A man wearing sunglasses rolled down the window and looked at him.
"Uncle Zhang?"
Chen Shu hadn't expected to run into Zhang Dali's father. "I've got business in Daxing City."
"What a coincidence?"
Zhang Feng raised an eyebrow. "I'm heading to Daxing City for business too. Get in!"
Chen Shu grinned and happily climbed into the car.
A moment later, Chen Shu said regretfully: "Uncle Zhang, I can't refund my bus ticket now. So, uh... could you reimburse me?"
Zhang Feng's mouth twitched. "I think you're asking for it, kid!"
So I give you a ride AND have to pay you?
Chen Shu shut his mouth and stopped talking.
Uncle Zhang was way stricter than his own dad. Back when he used to beat up Zhang Dali, if Uncle Zhang was in the mood, he wouldn't even spare him...
"By the way, Chen, I saw people saying recently that some 'Nanjiang Bandit' blew up Frost Canyon."
Zhang Feng suddenly spoke up. "It's not related to you, is it? You call yourself the Nanjiang Bandit pretty often."
Chen Shu's eyes went wide as he spread both hands. "How's that possible?"
Zhang Feng sighed, his tone full of regret: "Tch, and here I was feeling a bit proud. Thought you'd actually made something of yourself!"
"..."
Chen Shu hadn't expected Uncle Zhang to be this hardcore—actually hoping he'd done it.
He probed tentatively: "Uncle Zhang, if it really was me, would the consequences be serious?"
Zhang Feng said dismissively: "What consequences could there be? Alternate Dimensions are lawless zones anyway. They're not going to create new laws specifically to target you."
Chen Shu nodded. Looks like from now on I can safely and boldly blow things up.
The two got on Nanjiang City's highway, arriving in Daxing City by afternoon.
"I've got business, so you're on your own. If you want a ride back, call me in two days."
The moment they reached Daxing City, Zhang Feng left immediately, clearly having something to handle.
Chen Shu nodded and flagged down a taxi.
"Driver, Daxing No.1 High School!"