Chapter 599: Chapter 599: Taowu’s Advantages
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
The Base Commander couldn’t pretend he didn’t see anything, couldn’t act like he was blind, anymore.
After all, everyone knew each other.
And with two people and three beasts all eyeing him with ten eyes, there was no time to escape.
The Base Commander was well-experienced and had heard of Space Ability Users before, though they were rare.
Seeing Bai Xiqin make living creatures appear out of thin air was surprising, but not overly shocking.
It’s said that in the largest safety base in the Capital City, there’s a Space Ability User who can help survivors transfer tens of thousands of tons of grain.
The only regret is, they can’t store living things inside.
By the looks of it, his daughter-in-law’s Space Ability was more extraordinary.
It’s just... the pets she keeps are really ugly.
Keeping them in her space, wouldn’t she have nightmares at night?
Regardless of his daughter-in-law, the Base Commander thought he couldn’t do it, he couldn’t keep such ugly pets.
"Ahem, our family’s pets... really have some striking features."
The Base Commander had to bite the bullet and greet them.
At the same time, he glanced at the Taowu with its strange human-like face and tiger body, his face twitching.
He wasn’t curious about his daughter-in-law’s Space Ability; he just wanted to know what kind of creature this odd thing was!
Call it a tiger, well, tigers didn’t look that "gentle."
Call it a person, well, even with genetic mutations, people don’t look like this!
And it can talk!
For a moment, the Base Commander suspected his son and daughter-in-law might be members of some secret experimental base, specializing in studying all sorts of bizarre creatures.
"This is a genetically mutated tiger from the zoo, learned to talk because it’s naturally smart, nothing strange about it."
Leng Yebai said blatantly.
It didn’t matter if the Base Commander believed it or not, Leng Yebai did.
The Base Commander was clearly skeptical but decided not to pry into his son and daughter-in-law’s privacy.
Went against his conscience, pretended to believe it!
"Hello! You look so much like the owner’s man!"
Taowu, seeing that its owner didn’t want it hidden, quickly donned a smile and extended its chunky paw for a friendly wave to the Base Commander.
Consider it a greeting.
"...Hello."
The Base Commander instinctively waved his hand, his limbs stiff, afraid to move.
He was always a tough guy, yet it was his first time being startled by the appearance of a creature.
He thought he might sleep with a photo of his son tonight, otherwise, he might have nightmares!
"Hehe, you and the owner’s man look alike, both very handsome!"
Taowu nonchalantly complimented the Base Commander again.
It figured if it were good at socializing, it could go out more frequently, and its owner would let it out every day.
"You also... are quite distinct in your mutations!"
It took a long time for the Base Commander to squeeze out this sentence.
Taowu grinned, thinking it was a compliment, happily bouncing around in place.
The human-like face twisted even more.
The Base Commander’s fingers instinctively tightened, his facial skin trembling slightly, he asked Leng Yebai in a low voice, "Is this a High Rank mutated zombie?"
"No, it’s a mutated tiger, a cute pet," replied Leng Yebai calmly.
Seeing the Base Commander’s indescribable expression, Leng Yebai thought the Base Commander had pretty good self-control.
When the Bai Family first saw Taowu, they all attacked!
"Hello there!"
Qin Yuan and the Water Python also cheerfully greeted the Base Commander.
One resembling a large wasp-like bird, the other a completely white jade-colored snake.
Compared to Taowu, they seemed quite ordinary.
The Base Commander wasn’t particularly averse to the large wasp and snake, and nodded kindly to them.
"Hello."
Talking to animals felt a bit strange, but the Base Commander could barely accept it.
Now that the dead could bounce around everywhere and mutated plants could kill, talking animals didn’t seem particularly extraordinary.
But... can a tiger really mutate into such a form?
Nature’s wonders were beyond comprehension!
"Keep a normal mind, it’s just a regular good pet; after some time, you’ll discover its strengths!"
Seeing the Base Commander looking at Taowu, Bai Xiqin seriously explained,
"You can’t judge anything by its appearance! More strengths can overshadow all flaws!"
"Then what are its strengths?"
The Base Commander looked at Taowu, feeling slightly ashamed for a moment.
Judging by appearance was really uncalled for!
Maybe this guy has an amazing power, capable of killing the Zombie King, one bite at a time!
"Doesn’t waste food, gentle, can take hits."
Bai Xiqin replied firmly.
Base Commander: ....
Forget the first two odd strengths, the Base Commander found its last ability a bit pathetic.
Clearly it’s been beaten, hence the knowledge about whether it could take a hit!
What’s more, this guy proudly raised its head, full of pride.
"I’m not just your average tough; I can really take a beating. If you don’t believe me, you can give me a hit, and I won’t make a sound!"
Taowu extended its head for the Base Commander to test.
The Base Commander silently regarded the "very tough" Taowu, fingers tightly clutching his hair.
Turning to ask Bai Xiqin, "How about catching a puppy for you to keep another day?"
Keeping such bizarre creatures might lead to a breakdown?
"No need." Bai Xiqin’s lips twitched, and she seriously said, "If they’re all kept together, there’s no difference!"
Even normal animals would turn abnormal once kept with them.
Like the mutated giant python, like Xiao White Cat...
Getting odder and odder.
"...True!"
The Base Commander nodded, full of empathy.
"Master, who is he? Why does he look so much like the master’s man?" Qin Yuan perched on Bai Xiqin’s shoulder, first looking at Leng Yebai then back at the Base Commander, "They seem to be cut from the same mold!"
"Who else could it be? It’s obvious at a glance!" Taowu rolled its eyes at Qin Yuan, "He’s definitely the father’s master’s man, obviously biological!"
"I think our pet is actually pretty good. Don’t be fooled by its gentle looks; it’s a great pet!"
The Base Commander’s face suddenly broke into a wide smile, giving Taowu a thumbs up.
He had never seen such an understanding and sensible talking pet.
It could tell right away that he was Leng Yebai’s father.
And for just this one statement, no matter how many times Taowu’s face got trampled on, the Base Commander still thought it was a very good... mutated tiger!
"Mm-hmm! No wonder you’re Cold Son-in-law’s dad! You’re so straightforward!"
Taowu instantly took a liking to the Base Commander, feeling like the guy was its soulmate!
He was the one who quickly recognized it was the master’s best pet!
The Base Commander grinned, even reached out to pat Taowu’s coarse fur.
Within less than ten minutes, the Base Commander had completely accepted Taowu and regarded it as a friend!
"Xiao Niu, you still have to be careful in the future; when outside, don’t use your ability or tell others."
The Base Commander, while petting Taowu’s head, seriously advised Bai Xiqin,
"The Human Survivor Alliance Commander, Zhang Gong, has unfathomable power and a very special ability. It’s said he can seize other’s superpowers. Although this claim isn’t highly credible, it doesn’t mean it isn’t possible, so be cautious."
