Chapter 117: The Beastmaster's Path
Chapter 117: The Beastmaster's Path
Upon hearing Li Qian's words, Elder Tie couldn't help but twitch his lips, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.
He glanced at Li Qian with a helpless tone, "Three of my four companion beasts, the Thunderlion, Inferno Viper, and Four-Winged Mantis, have already surpassed the existing racial potential limit in terms of strength."
"However, their potential limit is only up to the Overlord rank, and with no possibility of further evolution, there's no chance for them to continue improving."
After listening to Elder Tie's explanation, Li Qian didn't respond immediately but maintained a respectful listening posture.
He was well aware that Elder Tie had only spoken half of what he wanted to say, and it was clear that he wasn't going to stop there.
Sure enough, after a brief pause, Elder Tie continued, "As for my fourth companion beast, the Four-Winged Mantis, its racial potential is the highest, reaching the pinnacle of the Overlord rank."
"In theory, with my utmost training and nurturing, breaking through the racial potential limit and reaching the Imperial level shouldn't be difficult."
"Unfortunately, over a decade ago, during a battle, it suffered severe injuries while protecting me, which damaged its bone structure..."
As he spoke, a deep sense of disappointment flashed in Elder Tie's eyes, "After the damage to its bone structure, even if I poured all my efforts into nurturing it and fulfilled its entire racial potential... But in this situation, attempting to break through the racial potential limit is like chasing a fantasy."
Hearing Elder Tie's explanation, Li Qian frowned slightly.
He still had some doubts, so he continued the conversation, asking, "Elder Tie, among your four companion beasts, the one with the lowest racial potential is the Golden Bead Snail, which, in theory, is only at the Leader Ninth Tier."
"However, even so, you've managed to cultivate and train it to the Overlord Second Tier."
"If it could evolve once more, who knows, it might even enter the Imperial level. As for the other three companion beasts, the Thunderlion, Inferno Viper, and Four-Winged Mantis, they would undoubtedly reach the Imperial level with another evolution."
"You mentioned evolution, and I've thought about it too..."
Elder Tie's bitter smile deepened as he listened to Li Qian, "But my four companion beasts have already reached the strongest evolutionary forms according to current theories!"
"Even if I want to continue, there's no higher level of evolution available."
As Li Qian listened to Elder Tie's explanation, he gazed at the large group of koi in the central pond.
At this moment, they were surrounding the four Green Scaled Serpents and seven Frostfire Salamanders, like obedient little brothers.
Seeing this, Li Qian's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of something. He asked, "Then, have you ever considered trying to change your companion beast?"
Elder Tie shook his head firmly, "Changing companion beasts is indeed a solution, but I've never thought about it."
Smiling, he continued, "You can call me stubborn or old-fashioned, but I will never abandon my companion beasts."
"We met in humble beginnings, and they have accompanied me through my growth, saving me countless times. We are partners who can entrust our lives to each other. If I were to abandon them just for the sake of becoming stronger, what would be the point of becoming stronger?"
He also glanced at the Green Scaled Serpents and Frostfire Salamanders playing in the central pond, a hint of envy in his eyes.
If he had obtained companion beasts with such potential when he was younger, perhaps he would have already reached the Imperial level by now.
Withdrawing his gaze, he looked at Li Qian and sighed, speaking with a carefree tone, "For me, becoming a beastmaster and growing stronger is for protection. This is my beastmaster's path."
Li Qian was deeply moved by Elder Tie's words.
The beastmaster's path?
Elder Tie's path was protection, but what was his own beastmaster's path?
This concept sounded mysterious and profound, but with a different perspective, it was easy to understand.
Li Qian remembered that when he first entered the Beastmaster High School, his teacher had asked him why he wanted to become a beastmaster.
At that time, Li Qian, or rather, his predecessor, had a simple idea. He wanted to become a powerful beastmaster to earn a lot of money and provide a better life for his parents.
This idea, or rather, his original motivation, was vulgar, but strictly speaking, it was also a kind of beastmaster's path.
Li Qian's beastmaster's path at that time.
The beastmaster's path is not static; it changes with the environment or the growth in strength.
The path that Li Qian had back then was definitely not suitable for him now.
After all, he was no longer the same Li Qian as before.
After pondering for a while without reaching a conclusion, Li Qian decided not to overthink it.
He shook his head, putting aside his chaotic thoughts.
Now, thinking too much was useless. Li Qian believed that as he experienced more, his beastmaster's path would become clearer.
Li Qian smiled and gave Elder Tie an approving look, "Elder Tie, I admire your attitude towards companion beasts."
"I was wondering if you would think I'm stuck in old ways." Elder Tie smiled, looking at Li Qian with a sense of having found an elder friend.
Walking over, he patted Elder Tie's shoulder and said confidently, "Rest assured, Elder Tie, I'll take care of this matter. Don't forget what I do!"
Without pausing, he continued, "I believe that your Thunderlion, Inferno Viper, Golden Bead Snail, and Four-Winged Mantis can definitely reach higher levels. Just because other breeders can't figure it out doesn't mean I can't."
Elder Tie looked at Li Qian, seeing his confidence and willingness to take responsibility, and felt very pleased.
Regardless of whether Li Qian could research higher-level evolutions for these four companion beasts, his intention was already commendable.
Without saying anything to comfort Elder Tie, Elder Tie's gaze intensified as he continued, "Then I'll place my hopes on you!"
As he spoke, he also thought to himself: Since Li Qian could research the evolution methods for the Green Scaled Serpents and Frostfire Salamanders during high school, perhaps he could also research the evolution methods for Elder Tie's four companion beasts in the future.
Seeing Elder Tie's hopeful gaze upon him, a ripple formed in Li Qian's heart.
If he could truly gain a sense of achievement through this matter, it would be his own unique beastmaster's path...
(End of Chapter)
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