Monster Hunter Monster Girl Story

0057 0 Tree-eating

Upon arriving at the guild warehouse, in addition to the usual supplies such as recovery potions, tents, and barbecue grills, a raincoat and a leather swimming ring were also included as a bonus.

Although those who dare to go into the stream are assumed to be able to swim.

However, when faced with a flood, being swallowed by the rushing river also carries the risk of death.

"Uncle, why don't we buy some oxide jade locally?"

Li Ai asked the custodian who managed the guild's warehouse.

Oxygen jade, also known as oxygen jade, can help people breathe underwater.

"The young hunter from afar is quite knowledgeable. Oxygen Jade is indeed very suitable for use during the flood season of streams, but the villages and towns that can produce blending materials and have people going out to collect them are all located on the distant seashore. The transportation costs alone to Yukumo Village are already unbearable."

Thinking of the perpetually muddy terrain, Li Ai immediately understood the predicament of Jieyun Village.

"So it must be very difficult to transport local specialties like Jieyun wood out of the country."

"Yeah, and the monsters have been moving around a lot in recent years... Let's not talk about these depressing things. Before we set off, let's try the hot spring at the guild. Its conditioning and enhancement effects on the body are no less than the cat food recipes from other places."

"Okay, uncle."

Before long, Li Ai, wrapped in a bath towel, sat down in the hot spring pool.

The rising steam seemed to have a life of its own, seeping into the muscular body.

Li Ai realized that the hot spring in Yuyun Village was indeed as good as its reputation, and its effects were indeed more amazing than those in Kokoto Village. No wonder it could replace cat food for stimulating the body.

After drinking a cup of hot spring beverage brought by Ailu, a burst of power, similar to the boost from snacks, surged through my body.

"Speaking of the strengthening of various villages and towns, I have never made good use of it."

Li Ai wasn't unaware of its importance before, but the enhancement effects were not permanent and the cost was quite high.

As I left the guild, the overcast sky grew even darker, and a light rain began to fall.

After donning a raincoat and purchasing a large quantity of bandages and throwing knives, Li Ai set off.

Guided by the mobile phone map, we quickly found the forest where the two dragons had parted ways.

A dark red bloodstain was visible in the soil.

Li Ai continued her search and discovered a small number of pale purple scale fragments.

After examining it for a moment, I confirmed that it was a scale from a dog-dragon.

This monster, like the common Velocidrome in the forests, belongs to the same bird wyvern species, has the same ecological niche, and primarily hunts in groups.

Following the trail to the end, Li Ai arrived at a large tree with gnarled and intertwined roots.

Inside the tree hollow, the little fool poked half its body out and gestured with its paw.

"I told him he could find us, why stay put and get soaked in the rain?"

After speaking, Cui Cui, who was resting, took another bite of raw meat from the bone and continued chewing.

"Uh...sorry, I underestimated Li Ai."

The silly boy who had been waiting for Li Ai to return was now sighing and looking down.

After waiting for a long time without seeing Cui Cui continue to mock him, the little fool became puzzled.

"The dog dragon meat is really awful, and this awful weather... no wonder fire dragons don't like coming to the stream... You can eat the rest."

"The leg of the dogfish has the firmest meat; aren't you going to eat it?"

The little fool was a bit surprised.

"You're so annoying, I already said I don't like it anymore."

Cui Cui crossed her arms, rolled her eyes, and looked very agitated.

"Hehe, then I'll eat... Li Ai is here too, I'll eat with him."

A creaking sound echoed from the tree hollow.

The silly boy searched nervously inside the tree hole for a while before finally realizing that it was the sound of Cui Cui gritting her teeth.

"Cuicui, are you grinding your teeth?"

"right!"

Seeing that Cui Cui's expression had turned fierce, the little fool didn't know what sensitive spot he had touched and immediately dared not continue the conversation.

It wasn't until Li Ai entered the tree hollow and took out a bunch of brand-new bandages from her backpack that Cui Cui's unpleasant expression eased.

"Come on, let's wrap an even bigger one this time."

As Li Ai spoke, she put on gloves.

Cui Cui handed the heart-shaped bandage, soaked in venom, to the other party.

While wrapping the bandage, Li Ai explained the purpose of the commission.

Given the current configuration of the monster girl, hunting that blue bear beast should not be difficult.

Subduing them is more troublesome. The biggest fear is that the two dragons might get angry and be killed by the Azure Bear Beast.

Li Ai used to play Monster Hunter and often encountered this situation.

If you forget that the quest requires capturing the monster to complete it, the quest will fail the moment the monster dies.

【In the Name of Love: Blue Bear Beast】Although there are not many restrictions, the commission can be completed under various conditions.

However, those who can become number two are all exceptionally talented, and if this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to encounter it again.

Another concern is that the other party might use their familiarity with the environment to escape.

The hunter's battle wounds and intimidation from the two dragons are highly likely to make the other party even more abnormal.

It's possible to help someone become a red-faced monster or to follow the mysterious monster girl, so the plan must be meticulously crafted.

Li Ai spent half the night developing a battle strategy based on intelligence gathered from the local area, and then fell asleep in the tree hollow.

The next morning, the sky remained overcast.

Li Ai stepped out of the tree hole, stretched, and inhaled the fresh scent of the grass and trees after the rain, instantly feeling refreshed.

After packing their bags, the two dragons quickly took off from the forest and headed to the location marked by the intelligence station.

In the river beside the waterfall, several yellow water creatures resembling lizards were lying prone in the water.

A gust of wind swept in, swirling up the orange-yellow fallen leaves.

Upon seeing the two female fire dragons descend from the sky, the water beasts fled in panic, scrambling directly into a hidden cave behind the waterfall.

"This is it. Last time we observed the target was a honey gatherer who was attacked by a blue bear beast while obtaining honey inside the hive..."

Li Ai glanced down at the intelligence report, then looked up to observe, his gaze quickly locking onto a huge beehive hanging from a treetop.

Judging the distance, Li Ai looked at the little fool: "The humanoid fireball is about to land directly below the beehive. Be careful not to set the trees on fire."

"Leave it to me."

The little fool walked forward a distance, took a deep breath, puffed out his cheeks, and suddenly swung his head forward.

A small fireball veered and crashed down below the hive.

As the smoke and dust rose, a buzzing sound came.

"Run along the riverbank!"

When he heard Li Ai's voice coming from a distance, the little fool realized that she had already run away.

With its strong claws, the little fool kicked and stomped hard on the pebbles on the shore.

Cui Cui raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and asked, "Silly girl, aren't you afraid of being stung by the bees?"

"She's not afraid, but I am."

After Li Ai finished speaking, she climbed to the top of the tree. Facing the few remaining bees in the smoke, she waved them away and began hanging snacks such as AD calcium milk, crushed ice, and crispy noodles on the treetop where the beehive was located.

"Hehe, this is such a familiar pattern."

Seeing this, Cui Cui, who was standing under the tree, sneered.

"Whether it's familiar or unfamiliar, as long as it works."

As Li Ai spoke, she tied a pink ribbon to the top of the tree.

This is not for monsters to see, but for other hunters and gatherers. It indicates that there are hunting setups here, such as traps or bait. Please do not touch them.

After completing all this, Li Ai jumped to the ground and stomped out the flames that were not yet completely extinguished.

The little fool, caught up by the swarm of bees, has already started crouching down to defend himself, covering his head.

But after hearing only a buzzing sound and not feeling much pain, I immediately realized what was happening.

With a casual flap of its claws, the swarm of bees was immediately scattered.

Before the swarm could regroup, the little fool swung his arm and fanned the bees again, causing them to scatter even further.

Having mastered the techniques for driving them away, the little fool launched a counterattack against the bee swarm along the riverbank.

"Next, we just need to stake out the area."

As Li Ai spoke, she looked towards the top of the waterfall.

Around midday, a tent suddenly appeared in the jungle above the waterfall.

Common sense dictates that no one would set up a camp in the open wilderness like this, but for Li Ai, who was escorted by two female Rathalos, the location of the camp was already discreet and hidden enough.

Considering that the water beast clan had just retreated and the blue bear beasts wouldn't arrive too soon, Li Ai left two dragons to guard the area and then began to explore the forest according to the map.

Before a crevice in the mountain, Li Ai saw red cat paw prints on the rocks. She brushed aside a large pile of dead leaves and found a low wooden door.

After two gentle knocks, an Elf pushed the door open from the inside.

"Are you a hunter from the hired emergency medical team, meow?"

"Yes, the standby area is the river next to the waterfall."

Li Ai made an emergency medical request.

Ailu took the item with both paws, examined it carefully, and then reminded her, "If a team led by a four-star hunter comes to hunt the Blue Bear Beast, they will need a minimum reward of 350z, meow."

Obviously, the probability of serious injury from such a hunting commission is too low. In order to avoid wasting her time, Ailu stated her conditions.

"No problem, shall I give it to you now?"

"Ah...you can bargain, meow."

Ailu was also an accident.

"No need, just watching a bunch of Felu rowing a boat is worth the price."

As Li Ai spoke, she picked up her money bag and took out a few coins.

"Okay, meow!"

Ailu brought over a small bowl of red paint, dipped her cat paw in it, and quickly imprinted it on the commission. Li Ai also wrote her name on it.

"The camp is right here. You can meet up with us when you're ready. The team is currently in a waiting position."

"This is above Bear Falls, what a unique campsite, meow..."

Seeing that Ailu seemed quite familiar with the marked locations on the map, Li Ai asked, "Is this name chosen because a ferocious blue bear beast frequently appears?"

"Yes, meow. There are beehives there all year round, and the blue bears fight over them. Sometimes they even fight with the water beast tribes. Until that evil bear appeared and dominated the area for a long time, causing everyone in the tribe to be afraid to go to the waterfall."

"But from my recent observations, the water beast has taken over that place again."

"That's because the Vicious Bear was recently punished by the even more powerful Thunder Wolf Dragon, meow."

"You witnessed it?"

Li Ai immediately became interested.

Protecting the other party from attacks by stronger monsters is also a taming strategy.

"Yes, it was a rainy night, with lightning and thunder in the sky, meow..."

Although Ailu's description is vivid, the process is surprisingly simple.

The Thunder Wolf Dragon, known as the Unrivaled Hunter, encountered a ferocious bear when the river was swollen and nearly killed it on the spot.

"So brutal, no wonder the hive looks so intact... By the way, has anyone in your tribe ever seen a blind lemur?"

Upon hearing this question, Ailu suddenly looked terrified, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

Even when vividly describing the Thunder Wolf Dragon, it never showed this kind of fear.

"We've only seen it at the foot of Explosion Mountain. It's different from the other Bubble Fox Dragons in the stream. When the other Bubble Fox Dragons get annoyed while we're collecting their bubbly sap, they just gently drive us away... But this one! Just wandering into its territory risks being killed, meow!"

Li Ai immediately understood why Ai Lu was so terrified.

Originally, the Fossilosaurus was quite gentle with small creatures.

The Heavenly Eye Bubble Fox Dragon behaves completely differently due to its extremely high level of vigilance.

Compared to the originally extremely dangerous Thunder Wolf Dragon, it left a deeper impression on the Ailu.

"The 'fox dragon' is male, and with its extremely strong sense of vigilance, it's indeed difficult to make contact with it."

"Uh... from what you're saying, it doesn't seem to be hunting difficulty, meow."

"Your guess is correct. I am Li Ai, the Love Hunter, and my hunts are not conventional."

As Li Ai spoke, she pointed to the medal on her chest.

At midday, at the campsite next to the top of the waterfall, two fishing rods were anchored to the rushing river.

Li Ai sat in front of the tent, holding a basin and poisoning the throwing knives she had purchased.

Although the reserves are already sufficient, as long as the blending cost is low enough, no hunter will complain about having too many reserves.

However, the prop shoulder strap, which could only hold a maximum of ten throwing knives, was no longer sufficient for Li Ai's needs.

"How about making a throwing knife case...? It's so inconvenient to carry around in the wild."

Physical strength and load-bearing capacity are not problems for Li Ai, but the bulky extra attachments will severely restrict her daily activities.

While pondering, Li Ai looked at Cuicui.

"Is there something you need?"

Cui Cui was extremely sensitive to being stared at, and immediately became alert.

"It's nothing major, I just wanted to ask if you could help carry a wooden crate to the battlefield if the fighting starts?"

Cui Cui sat sideways, stretched out one of her claws, and pinched it from a distance.

"This is the only place I can grip things when I'm flying."

"Oh~"

Li Ai discovered that, apart from her tail, Cui Cui didn't mind showing off her other body parts.

"What will happen if you hold on to it during a descent and dive...?"

Knowing that fire dragons would immediately abandon their prey and join the battle when they caught it, Li Ai quickly came up with a suitable way to deliver the item.

"Then airdrop it to me; it won't affect your participation in the subsequent battles."

After Li Ai finished speaking, she cleared out a wooden box and began to conduct the experiment.

They quickly discovered that wooden barrels were more suitable for claw gripping, so they changed the throwing container.

After several attempts, apart from the wooden barrel breaking and poison knives scattering all over the ground, there were no other drawbacks.

"Hey meow~"

At that moment, a series of unified shouts rang out from the rushing river.

A small boat carrying eight Ailu is coming downstream.

The one paddling the lead oar, Ailu, was the one who had made contact with Li Ai.

"Uh...wait! There's a waterfall ahead!"

Li Ai immediately waved her hand to remind her.

"Don't worry about us, meow."

Ailu took out a metal anchor hook, swung it quickly, and threw it at the trees on the riverbank.

After wrapping the rope twice and locking it tightly, the cats pulled hard on the rope, and the boat moved sideways on the river and came to a steady stop in front of the camp.