Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Don't be Nervous, Relax 1

Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Don’t be Nervous, Relax 1

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“Ah!”

Standing up and looking around, Zhang Yun quickly spotted the sign of the Starfire Foster Shop not far away, “There’s a foster shop over there, let’s go ask.”

“In addition to niche foster shops like Beast King Foster Shop, which focus primarily on foster care services, typical foster shops should also offer washing and grooming services.”

He spoke confidently, striding towards the Starfire Foster Shop.

The Stone Armored Dragon followed suit, and the owner-plus-pet duo soon entered the shop.

“Boss, what are your rates for pet beast grooming?” While asking, Zhang Yun’s eyes wandered around the room, eventually landing on the price list.

“Whoa, are you folks robbers?”

“Although our prices are high, the services our shop offers are worth every penny.” Xu Ran rose from behind the counter, deftly performing an appraisal of the Stone Armored Dragon.

[Race Name: Stone Armored Dragon

Attribute: Earth

Growth Stage: Elite Stage

Body type: Large Size

Grooming Requirement: *****

Rating: Its hefty stone scales tend to blunt its sensitivity, yet even a heart as hard as iron will flutter within the touch of a caring owner.]

Observing the sluggish movements of the Stone Armored Dragon, Xu Ran nodded slightly.

Indeed, quite cumbersome.

“This price is worth it?”

Zhang Yun doubted Xu Ran’s claim.

His Stone Armored Dragon measured over three meters long, placing it in the category of large pet beasts. According to the price sheet, a single grooming session would cost 66666 yuan.

Zhang Yun could afford it, but wouldn’t that be a ridiculous overspend?

Huh? Are these the fostering prices next to it?

Because he was planning on leaving his Stone Armored Dragon at another foster shop soon, Zhang Yun subconsciously gave the prices a longer glance, causing his expression to darken even further.

Rip-off!

The Beast King Foster Shop he had chosen, which specifically focuses on fosterage, was charging less than half that of this shop!

“Huh?”

The Stone Armored Dragon lifted its head, looking at Zhang Yun with a curious gaze.

Zhang Yun hesitated.

He was in a bit of a rush. After dropping off his pet beast for fosterage, he would have to leave Qingzhou City with a few other companions.

Searching for another shop to groom his Stone Armored Dragon would not fit into his schedule. However, Zhang Yun was still determined to let it have a bath for some comfort before it was fostered, considering the arduous training it had recently completed for him.

After all, he wouldn’t see it for a whole week.

“Fine, give my pet beast a grooming.” With some unwillingness, Zhang Yun scanned the payment code. “This is the waiting room, right? I’ll wait here; but make sure you handle my beast carefully.”

“Of course.” Xu Ran smiled at the reluctant customer.

Not many customers complained about the prices, and he believed that the customer’s opinion would change after seeing the results of the grooming.

“Follow me.” Xu Ran beckoned the Stone Armored Dragon and led it into the grooming room.

Back at the counter, Ziyun retracted his gaze, watching the passing crowd outside the shop door with a serious expression.

The Beast Master was not in, so he had to watch over the shop himself!

However, he couldn’t help but wonder if the Beast Master would teach him new skills after this grooming session?

Exciting!

“Yes, lie down here.”

Xu Ran pointed at the grooming platform specially prepared for large pet beasts, signaling the Stone Armored Dragon to climb up. He absorbed the pertinent knowledge that flooded into his mind and began preparing the appropriate grooming tools.

Soon, a sharp, curved hook needle appeared in his hand.

The thick stone scales on the back of the Stone Armored Dragon are the source of its formidable defense, but at the same time, they also cause it substantial trouble.

These scales continuously grow, becoming increasingly thick. But their growth is disorderly and over time, the originally smooth scales gradually become uneven.

And these irregular scales overlap each other, leaving gaps that are extremely difficult to clean.

The dirt within these gaps is hard to thoroughly clean, and as time goes by, the accumulation of grime dulls the Stone Armored Dragon’s senses to the outside world, as if it is touching things while wearing a thick pair of gloves.

Under Xu Ran’s control, the fine hook needle dives into the gaps in the stone scales. The sharp hook can pull out the dust deposited within these gaps and when it encounters clumped dirt, it can also pry it out from deep within the gaps.

The periodic collisions of the metal hook needle with the stone scales produce a sound that sets one’s teeth on edge.

At first, the Stone Armored Dragon closes its eyes, disinterested. However, as time goes by, the contact between the hook needle and the stone scales sends vibrations through its body, inducing a tingling sensation as if it were being lightly brushed by tiny feathers.

“Roar-”

Unable to resist, it growls softly, twisting its body in comfort.

How long has it been since it last felt such sensation, with its dulled senses?

[Pleasure value from the Stone Armored Dragon +10]

[Pleasure value from the Stone Armored Dragon +10]

[From…]

Looking at the Stone Armored Dragon, which is now comfortably squinting its eyes, Xu Ran stretches lazily.

This is his first time caring for a large pet beast, and a four-star washing and protection requirement is quite demanding.

This job is a substantial one, and the resulting pleasure value is bound to be considerable.

With this in mind, Xu Ran feels a surge of motivation.

He quickly removes the dirt that can be cleaned with the hook needle using his adept skills. As the dirt is cleared away, the Stone Armored Dragon’s senses gradually sharpen.

The tingling sensation that spreads throughout its body grows stronger, causing it to tremble more intensely.

“Roar—”

[Pleasure value from the Stone Armored Dragon +15]

[Pleasure value from the Stone Armored Dragon +16]

[From…]

Watching the steadily increasing pleasure value, Xu Ran is taken aback.

This is just the first cleaning step, and the single-time pleasure value is already close to 20 points.

In an instant, Xu Ran’s gaze towards the Stone Armored Dragon softens.

Large pet beasts are indeed potential goldmines!

I must give you a proper cleaning today!

Once he finished cleaning off the grime that could be removed with the hook needle, Xu Ran took out a tool the size of a razor from a toolbox.

It was a portable electric sanding wheel.

After plugging it in, Xu Ran pressed the switch and the sanding wheel began to rotate at a high speed, emitting a deep humming sound.

Next, he was going to grind the stone scales of the Stone Armored Dragon.

Merely cleaning the dirt is not a long-term solution.

Only by regrinding the irregular stone scales can it maintain a good state for a longer time after being cleaned and cared for.

There is a knack to this grinding process. You can’t overdo it and diminish the Stone Armored Dragon’s defensive strength, and you have to ensure that the overlapping stone scales are tightly compacted.

Hearing the deep hum, the Stone Armored Dragon twists its head in confusion.

Upon seeing the swiftly rotating sanding wheel, its body instinctively tenses, and the nervousness reflects in its eyes.

“Don’t be tense, relax.” Xu Ran pats the broad back of the Stone Armored Dragon, then brings the sanding wheel close to a patch of uneven stone scales.

“Screech  11

The moment the sanding wheel contacts the stone scales, the sound sharpens significantly. The intense vibration transfers through the stone scales into the Stone Armored Dragon’s now sensitive body.

Its eyes widen suddenly, the intense pleasure causes its body to tremble violently. Its four sturdy claws tighten their grip and then relax weakly, its gaze gradually becoming hazy.

“Roar—”