Chapter 71 - Time To Hunt

"If you think it is a mistake to let him go, you can always call him back" said Austin as he believes where ever Jason went there will always be trouble.

"Although he is a troublemaker, it is also true that no one is backing him so it is only fair to let him have his time" replied the grand elder as he turned around and went to sit in his chair.

"Since he is given time to train, is it also possible for me to have the time to train too" asked Austin as he looked at the grand elder.

"You have the backing of the family and since you have already achieved a breakthrough into the seventh stage of tempered body, I believe your father will be willing to waste more resources on you just so you can make it into the foundation realm unlike your half brother who is not taking his training serious" replied the grand elder. 

"But I might still need time to train my body apart from depending on the resource that was given to me" said Austin with a sad face as he also want to go out to train like he used to before working in the alchemy room.

"The most perfect place for you to train is right here where there is enough supply of spiritual energy and someone to practice with" replied the grand elder.

After being told that the perfect place is in the alchemy room, Austin finally gave up as he turned to the angle that Jason went as he said with a sigh.

"How wish I could be as free as you Jason, doing wherever you feel like going without a family to hold you down".

Going home in excitement, Jason didn't talk much with his mother and Hannah as he begin to arrange the thing he will be taking along with him and saw him hurrying to get things done first. 

"I guess you are going on a training again" asked Clara.

"Yes mother and this one is going to be a long one" replied Jason with a smile on his face.

"You need to take care of yourself while you are out there training and don't forget to take a rest and always eat a lot, I don't want to see you coming back while looking like a beggar," said Clara with a smile. 

"Mother you know how I love to eat so you don't have to worry about that okay" replied Jason.

"I am but what do you want me to say since I can't persuade you to stay home with us instead of going out to train" said Clara with a sigh.

"I know you are worried mother but your little boy knows how to take care of himself" replied Jason as he finally picked up his bag getting ready to leave. 

"Be careful out there big brother" said Hannah when seeing his brother was ready to leave. 

"Yeah, see you soon Hannah and don't worry mother while I am away alright" replies Jason as he stroke her hair. 

"Do I look like a troublemaker like you, and please stop messing up my hair" said Hannah as she knocked his hand off her head. 

"Haha, you look prettier with that look on your face" complemented Jason before walking out of the tent before heading towards the wood but before leaving, he turned around to take a look at Hannah who was standing outside while watching him leave. 

"Will be seeing you later Hannah" waved Jason before turning around as he went into the woods.

Taking his time as he begin to head for the beast's territory, Jason couldn't help but have a worried look on his face.

"I can see that you are nervous kid" said the bracelet with a chuckle. 

"And why wouldn't I be nervous when I am going to cause a commotion in the beast territory" replied Jason with a frown on his face. 

"Are you forgetting that you still had me with you, with my help, you will be able to avoid batting with a stronger beast while you will have a lot of fun battling with the weak beasts" said the bracelet with assurance.

"If you say you can do that, then I will be happier to go in for some hunting" replied Jason with a smile.

"I know you like taking the easy way and since we are here to get the beast blood and core which will be useful for your breakthrough, I will agree to help out but I think you should try fighting a beast that is at the same realm as you to know how powerful you are now" said the bracelet.

"How already know how powerful I am while facing someone who is at the same realm as me so there is no need for me to prove anything by facing a beast who seen to be in the same realm as me but with more fighting power" replied Jason as he doesn't agree with the bracelet idea.

"I know you will not agree to it since you are scared of losing your life but the only way for you to bring out your real potential, is by standing while looking death in the eyes" said the bracelet.

"You can go look death in the eyes but don't ever think that I will be facing it with you" replied Jason with a frown.

"I am still wondering how you were able to find me with this annoying character of yours" said the bracelet.

"You can blame it on my lucky being so good at that time" replied Jason with a laugh.

It took Jason until nighttime before he was able to make it to the end of the fox boundary. Taking a deep breath, he stepped foot in the beast territory with his halberd in hand before marching forward.

"Where do you think I should go from here" asked Jason as he stop on his track and turn to look at his surrounding.

"Go to the east, in about two minutes, this place will be occupied by beasts that operate in the night so you have to move quickly if you don't want to have a farce fight with them" replied the bracelet.

"Good thing you are with me man, you may not know this but you are a blessing from the heaven to compensate me for my loss" said Jason with a chuckle as he head toward the east in light speed.

"This is not a blessing but rather a punishment from heaven kid" replied the bracelet in anger.

"Haha, you can argue all you want but the truth will always remain the same, so tell me where should I go from here my precious gift from heaven" asked Jason with a laugh.

"Watch it kid if you don't want to die a premature death" replied the bracelet.

"Haha, if I die that will be bad news for you since you won't have anyone to provide you with spiritual energy" said Jason with a laugh.

Seeing that there is no way that he could win against Jason, the bracelet let out a sigh as he replied. 

"There seen to be a beast with a low realm compared to yours to the left. although it will prove to be a little bit difficult for you, it shouldn't be a big deal".

"I guess the hunt has begun" said Jason in excitement before going in the direction that the bracelet pointed at.

Going to the area that the bracelet pointed out, Jason saw a frog-like beast with spike all over its body like a porcupine. Wide a wide eye, Jason was just staring at the beast without moving an inch...

"What kind of beast is that, and how am I supposed to hurt it with all those spikes surrounding it" said Jason in surprise.

"You are still naive if you thought you have seen all the beast in the world, but for a beast like this, your weapon is more suitable since it is long enough for you to avoid getting in contact with those spikes" replied the bracelet.

"Well I know that but the problem is about its defense, Will my halberd be enough to cause serious damage to it" said Jason as he continue to look at the beast that seen too lazy to move.

"Don't worry about that for the spiky frog has no defense apart from those spikes that stand as a defensive measure unlike the other beasts" replied the bracelet.

Pulling his halberd forward as he took a stand while looking at the spiky frog that has noticed his present, Jason took a deep breath before pushing his feet off the ground as he charged at the spiky frog.. Getting in a range where the spike won't be able to get to him, Jason stabs the halberd toward the abdomen of the spiky frog but the spiky frog hop into the sky before slamming down at Jason who quickly rolled out of the way.