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Chapter 107: Xiao Qing's Advance! Poison Bloom!
Chapter 107: Xiao Qing's Advance! Poison Bloom!
In a certain sense, Su Ping could not be considered a qualified Beastmaster.
This was because, relatively speaking, Su Ping did not invest much effort into his soul-contracted companion beast.
At times, he even fell short compared to Xiao Su and Old Sha.
However, no matter what, the soul-contracted companion beast was the primary proof of a Beastmaster's true strength.
Fortunately, although Xiao Qing occasionally vied for attention, Su Ping would spend some time alone with this little fellow each day, and the rest of the time, it was still diligent and aspiring.
Perhaps, in Xiao Qing's heart, it was precisely because it wasn't working hard enough and its strength wasn't powerful enough that its master didn't value it as much.
Therefore, Xiao Qing could be considered one of the most diligent among the entire Wood Spirit Wolf pack.
As proven by the facts, with excellent talent, sufficient effort, and a master providing external assistance, a companion beast could do as it pleased.
For instance, right now.
Xiao Qing was placed on the life detection instrument, with treatment tools ready and Old Sha standing by, prepared to use any necessary rescue methods.
Su Ping looked at Xiao Qing through the True Eye.
In less than two months, the little fellow before him had transformed from a weaned wolf pup into its current state:
[Mutated Wolf (Contracted)]
[Attributes: Wood, Poison]
[Current Level: Common Rank Ten]
[Race Potential: Overlord Third Rank]
[Skills: Sunlight Absorption (Master), Poison Vine Strangle (Master), Self-Healing (Proficient), Accelerated Growth (Proficient), Mutated Wood Core (Proficient)]
A mutated wolf that hasn't advanced to the Elite Rank, in just one month, its skills in Sunlight Absorption and Poison Vine Strangle had reached the Master level.
The rest, including the mutated Wood Core, were also at the Proficient level.
Such a rapid skill improvement couldn't be described as merely excellent talent.
It was also because of the improvement in its skills and the presence of the Wood Core that Su Ping dared to agree after Xiao Qing suggested the attempt.
He, of course, understood Xiao Qing's desire to become stronger.
After everything was prepared.
In Xiao Qing's determined gaze, Su Ping took out a small willow leaf, only as long as a finger and as thick as a thumb. However, this leaf was pitch-black, with purplish-red veins on its surface. At first glance, it didn't resemble a plant leaf but rather resembled the sharp horns of legendary abyssal demons.
Nevertheless, upon seeing this, Xiao Qing became excited.
Things of the same attribute held immense attraction for companion beasts.
Therefore, some wild-born resources were also guarded by companion beasts.
And now, the allure of the Devil Willow Leaf for Xiao Qing was based on the attraction of the Poison attribute and the more suitable Poison Wood Core.
However, this time, Su Ping didn't take it lightly. He put on gloves and a mask, split the Devil Willow Leaf into two pieces, and first brought half of it to Xiao Qing's mouth.
The leaf was too small; half of it was swallowed by Xiao Qing without a sound.
Yet, in just three minutes, a reaction occurred!
Unconsciously, Su Ping took a step back.
On Xiao Qing's body, faint greenish mists emanated from its mouth and nose.
What Su Ping hadn't expected was that this faint mist instantly absorbed the remaining half of the Devil Willow Leaf upon contact, as if the Wood Core were absorbing the power of plants.
Evidently, for Xiao Qing, this half of the Devil Willow Leaf wasn't enough!
Far from enough!
Su Ping held his breath, his gaze fixed on the life detection instrument and Xiao Qing's body.
Xiao Qing had fallen into a deep sleep, but on its body, apart from the mist that almost enveloped it, there was also a faint glow.
It's no wonder that Poison-attribute companion beasts were said to be the most dangerous, perhaps without exception.
Su Ping now understood.
Just by consuming resources to attempt a breakthrough, the surrounding mist could deter those with ill intentions who might take advantage of this moment.
At the same time, Su Ping could see that on the life detection instrument, Xiao Qing's heartbeat and pulse had quickened.
Not only that, but all other indicators had shown a noticeable increase.
The next moment, a wolf's howl sounded.
The faint mist that filled the air disappeared.
At the same time, Su Ping could clearly sense an indescribable sense of refreshment in his spiritual consciousness.
From the depths of his mind, a direct feedback reached Su Ping!
Breakthrough!
Elite Rank!
Beastmasters and their beasts are linked by their respective levels.
When a beastmaster achieves a rank breakthrough, it affects their beast, and the beast, in turn, influences the beastmaster.
This connection is especially evident during the initial stages.
Between the two, there is also a bond of realms.
Generally, as long as they are of the same realm, there won't be any issues.
If the beast is slightly higher in rank, it can still be tolerated, just like the current situation.
Su Ping feels that if he were to put Xiao Qing back into the beast taming space, even though they have a soul contract, the beast's innate shackles would have no effect on Xiao Qing. However, his beast taming space would experience a sense of swelling pain.
This is a side effect of the beast's rank surpassing the beastmaster's by a significant level.
Fortunately, Su Ping can also sense that with Xiao Qing's soul contract feedback, his spiritual power has reached a peak.
Whenever he wishes, he can break through that hazy barrier and become a true elite beastmaster, officially qualifying him to participate in the beastmaster profession assessment.
However, there's no rush at the moment.
Su Ping's mind is filled with anticipation as he continues to stare intently at Xiao Qing.
The moment of breakthrough fades away, and the hazy poisonous mist is once again retracted by her.
From start to finish, Xiao Qing digests the devil willow leaf in less than half an hour. She leaps out of the life detection instrument, appearing slightly taller than before.
There aren't any significant changes, except for her slightly taller stature.
However, Su Ping soon notices something amiss.
After all, Xiao Qing is his soul contract beast.
Even the slightest change or difference is something he can perceive directly, let alone the current situation with Xiao Qing, which can't be considered a minor change or difference.
At that moment, the True Eye, which had just been activated, once again locks onto Xiao Qing!
The transformation that occurs within half an hour is also reflected in Su Ping's heart.
【Mutated Wolf (Contracted)】
【Attributes: Wood, Poison】
【Rank: Elite First Rank】
【Race Potential: Overlord Third Rank】
【Skills: Glance, Poison Bloom (Beginner)】
Su Ping pays no attention to the rank breakthrough.
He doesn't mind that the skill level hasn't increased, as all his attention is focused on Xiao Qing's newly acquired skill.
This rank breakthrough has awakened a new skill in Xiao Qing?
Even for a mutated beast, it's extremely difficult to comprehend a brand-new skill beyond their original race.
However, Xiao Qing has managed to do so.
Moreover, it's evident that this skill is derived from her poison mutation.
Su Ping eagerly looks at Xiao Qing's skill:
【Poison Bloom (Beginner): A unique skill formed by combining poison and wood attributes. It can be used independently to create a fragrant mist with poisonous effects. It can also be attached to other wood-based objects, causing their wood-based abilities to have toxic effects.】
It's a simple skill.
One might even say it's not powerful.
However, it gives Su Ping a peculiar sense of deja vu.
Wolf Poison Bloom, Xiao Qing is enhancing her 'Tree Realm Descent'!
But, Su Ping realizes that this is just a feeling based on the skill's description.
The skill itself is meant to enhance Xiao Qing's combat power.
He rubs Xiao Qing's excited head:
"Impressive!"
Indeed, it's impressive. In fact, this isn't just about a skill.
During Vice President Liu's lecture, he mentioned that skills are the specific manifestations and derivatives of a beast's abilities.
Evolution occurs when a beast's specialized ability reaches its peak.
Therefore, many beasts' evolutions can be studied through a focused approach to skills.
For example, the Thousand Trees Wolf's essence is the peak transformation of the wolf's most fundamental racial skill, Sunlight Absorption.
Xiao Qing's new skill comprehension undoubtedly represents the direction of her evolution.
Of course, this is just a direction, without any concrete plan.
Su Ping shakes his head and is about to take Xiao Qing out when, as expected, the Divine Beast Codex provides a direct response:
【Poison mutation bloodline beast's poison cultivation has improved.
【Poison Bloodline Mutation Beast Promotion to Elite Rank, Understanding Poison Skill: Poison Bloom. Obtains Wolf Experience: 300 points!】
【For the Poison Bloodline Mutation Wolf, further analysis has been conducted, consuming 42,700 points of experience from the Codex to forcefully analyze the cause of the Wolf's poison bloodline mutation and acquire the mutation cultivation method.】
Sure enough!
Not only did they obtain experience from the Wolf Codex, but the experience required for poison mutation analysis was also significantly reduced. Although it was still a massive consumption for Su Ping, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Thinking of this, Su Ping glanced at the transformed Wolf Codex:
【Codex: Wolf】
【Current Codex Level: 3 (619/20,000)】
The increase in experience seemed insignificant compared to the terrifying amount needed for level-up.
Su Ping had never imagined that the experience required to level up the Codex to LV3 and beyond would be so high.
This was one of the reasons why Su Ping decided to focus his attention on illuminating the Codices of other companion beasts.
The requirement of 20,000 experience points, not including the experience he would consume in the process, made it unlikely that he could easily reach LV4.
After a glance, Su Ping didn't pay further attention and excitedly said to Xiao Qing, "Let's go and test the new skill's effect!"
"Woof!"
"Old Sha, come with us!"
"Woof!"
In the middle of the night, Lao Guan yawned, went to the bathroom, and then, as a habitual doorman, took a stroll outside. Although Su Ping never asked him to do this, Lao Guan complained verbally but ended up doing more than he had to.
For instance, after patrolling the area and finding nothing unusual, Lao Guan finally came to the monitoring room for one last look.
However, Guan Qian Shan, who was originally drowsy, was startled.
Under the dark night sky, the area in front of the Heart of Wood, which was previously a forest, was brightly illuminated by searchlights.
The usually quiet area remained lively.
On the video feed from the surveillance camera, two wolves and a person showed no signs of sleepiness.
In the open space, they continuously used skills.
Meanwhile, Su Ping stood by, giving instructions and quickly jotting down notes on a brand-new laptop.
This scene was not the first time Lao Guan had witnessed it.
Especially in the past few days, before the old wolf completed its evolution, almost every time Lao Guan woke up in the middle of the night, he would see Su Ping there.
Over these days, Guan Qian Shan had received many Beastmasters who came to cultivate.
Almost all of them praised Su Ping without reservation:
'A true genius Beastmaster!'
'Full of potential!'
'A bright future ahead!'
Because the Wolf they entrusted to Su Ping had all acquired the skills of the Heart of Wood.
At such a young age, to have such cultivation achievements and results, this young Beastmaster indeed deserved such praise.
Especially after understanding the significance of the Thousand Trees Wolf.
However, only Guan Qian Shan could see that, besides talent, Su Ping had put in tremendous effort behind the scenes.
Talent plus effort equals the Beastmaster's limit! And in this world, the limit is always created by those with both talent and hard work.
But in front of him, there was such a person.
So, where was Su Ping's limit?
At this thought, Guan Qian Shan exhaled slightly, and even his initial drowsiness faded significantly.
Damn it! What was this sudden urge to work overtime all about?
However, in the end, Guan Qian Shan's impulse to work overtime was not fulfilled.
Because not long after, Su Ping noticed Guan Qian Shan, who was still awake, and asked him to cook some late-night snacks. Only after eating did Guan Qian Shan finally feel relieved and return to his room.
Rest was what mattered, and after resting, he could go back to sleep at 2 a.m. with a clear conscience.
However, Guan Qian Shan thought Su Ping had finally rested.
After finishing his shower, Su Ping lay on the bed, taking deep breaths.
The Elite Rank breakthrough was not a big deal for Xiao Qing.
However, for a Beastmaster, the Elite Rank breakthrough was of utmost importance! Because only upon reaching the Elite Rank could a Beastmaster's Beast Taming Space function.
And now, he was about to start his promotion to the Elite Rank!
(End of Chapter)
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