Chapter 117: What Is This?
Chapter 117: What Is This?
"Back when the first Chromatic Paradox appeared to the world, everyone learned about the existence of anomalous Familiars."
"Familiars exceeding their Level in Energy Level isn't unheard of, but it's extremely rare."
At this point, Liu Yao suddenly remembered that his audience wasn't very well-versed in the subject, so he kindly reminded her, "If the Exam asks about Energy Level, you should still write the conventional answer."
Qiao Sang: "..."
She had been listening with great interest, but this sudden reminder felt like a real mood killer.
Liu Yao poured the red powder into a test tube and continued, "A Familiar that can exceed its Level in Energy Level is undoubtedly the top of its species."
If he had previously thought Qiao Sang had a 60% chance of beating Litan, now that he knew Fangflare's Energy Level, he felt the probability could jump to 90%.
There was still a 10% uncertainty.
After all, anyone selected for Litan School's Team was from a wealthy family, lavishing resources on their Familiars as if they were free.
But with him around, the probability could be pushed even higher.
Liu Yao shook the test tube and asked, "Do you know what the premise is for researching the upper limits of Familiar Evolution?"
Knowing that this question might be too advanced for a newly minted Beastmaster, he answered it himself before Qiao Sang could speak.
"It's about first cultivating a Familiar that exceeds its Level in Energy Level."
"Of course, this is just the premise. Even if Fangflare breaks the conventional Energy Level during its Junior stage, it might not be able to continue breaking through the Intermediate stage's Energy Level once it Evolves into a Blazefang."
Ultimately, it all came down to talent.
If a Familiar lacks talent, even a billionaire's fortune can't help it break the conventional Energy Level.
Qiao Sang was stunned for a moment, her heart rate involuntarily speeding up.
The Alliance has announced that the racial limit for Fangflare is the Regal Flamehound.
If what the Vice Principal said was true, Fangflare could definitely meet this premise.
While others might not know how to cultivate a Familiar to exceed the conventional Energy Level, Qiao Sang had a few ideas from the data in the Beastmaster Codex.
Besides talent, achieving Mastery in Skills and learning High-Rank Skills were key—basically, doing what a normal Basic Familiar couldn't.
With the Golden Finger, Fangflare could definitely try to break its racial limit!
Qiao Sang grew more and more excited, and she stopped feeding the fruit to Fangflare.
Fangflare was used to its Beastmaster's occasional daydreaming.
It leaned in and ate the red fruit from Qiao Sang's hand.
"Yum~"
Upon tasting it, Fangflare's eyes curved, and it let out a contented call.
"But with me around, I can ensure that Fangflare's talent is fully realized", Liu Yao said earnestly.
This was no longer just about beating Litan.
Familiars that exceed the conventional Energy Level are few and far between. If they could truly cultivate a Flamehound that breaks the conventional Energy Level, he could start researching whether this species could break through its life stages further.
Of course, he would need Qiao Sang's consent, but it would take years for Fangflare to Evolve into a Flamehound, and whether it could meet the requirements was uncertain, so he didn't plan to bring it up just yet.
"Thank you, Vice Principal", Qiao Sang replied, regaining her composure.
With the Golden Finger and Fangflare's efforts, she felt that breaking the conventional Energy Level wouldn't be difficult.
Besides, the Vice Principal was unreliable. He didn't keep his promises, like saying he would agree to any request, but then refused her requests to live off-campus and bring her phone.
One can't rely on others; it's best to depend on oneself.
"Your Fangflare has such a high Energy Level but hasn't Evolved yet because its internal Energy Level hasn't reached saturation. What do you usually feed it?" Liu Yao asked gently.
Fangflare was well-cultivated, indicating good nutrition, but with his expertise, he could create a more suitable nutritional formula for Fangflare.
Qiao Sang answered honestly, "Milk, and occasionally a Red Goo Fruit."
In Hanggang, Mother used to make energy meals at home, but after moving to Hometown, no one made them, and they mostly relied on milk for nutrition.
Liu Yao was stunned.
Milk? Red Goo Fruit?
Without a specially tailored energy meal by a Familiar Trainer, just relying on milk and Red Goo Fruit to this extent?!
Red Goo Fruit is just a snack, right? Apart from slightly improving a Fire Familiar's constitution, it basically has no other effect.
Liu Yao was silent for a few seconds before asking, "What brand of milk?"
There are some specially made milks now that are quite effective for familiars.
"Miracle Milk." Qiao Sang paused. "And the milk for young familiars given by the familiar institution."
Liu Yao's mind went blank, and his hands stopped moving.
This information was too shocking.
So, a three-month-old Fangflare managed to break through the normal energy level range just by drinking regular milk and eating Red Goo Fruit?
This must be some kind of genius familiar... Liu Yao felt a pang of heartache.
What a waste of talent!
How could such a talented familiar be fed such casual things!
"Try to eat more", Liu Yao said, looking at Fangflare, who was eating Blazefruit with satisfaction, feeling heartbroken.
After saying that, he sighed unconsciously, looking at Qiao Sang. It was a good thing they met so early; otherwise, this talent would have been wasted.
Qiao Sang was slightly taken aback. Did the Vice Principal sigh while looking at her?
Five minutes later.
"Yah~"
Fangflare patted its belly with its paw, feeling satisfied.
This stuff is delicious. I should ask my Beastmaster to buy some more.
Suddenly, Fangflare paused.
It turned its head, patted its Beastmaster with its paw, and pointed to its teeth.
"Yah Yah."
"Yah Yah."
"Are your teeth itchy?" Qiao Sang asked, puzzled.
"Teeth."
Fangflare nodded.
"Xun~"
Treasure Seeker flew over to Fangflare, calling out worriedly.
Qiao Sang pondered. Fangflare doesn't have a teething phase.
Itchy teeth could either mean it had a dental problem or it was a sign of an impending Evolution.
The latter was unlikely. She had just checked the Beastmaster Codex last night, and Fangflare's level was still at Junior (949/1000). The signs of an impending Evolution only appear when a familiar is close to evolving.
Fangflare, based on its current values, should still have about 25 days before evolving.
Could it be a dental problem?
That was impossible. She had always been careful about dental hygiene.
If neither of these was the issue, what could it be?
Qiao Sang's gaze fell on the empty plate on the lab table, and she paused.
She recalled what the Vice Principal had said.
Blazefruit...
Only Fire Familiars can eat it...
He also said that with him, Fangflare's talent could be fully realized...
Just as Qiao Sang's thoughts were becoming muddled, Liu Yao walked over with a prepared potion.
"Here, drink this. It will be fine", Liu Yao said, smiling at Fangflare.
"Teeth."
Fangflare looked at the red drink in front of it, hesitating.
It remembered that the drink smelled good.
Fangflare looked up at the human smiling at it.
Its Beastmaster knew this person, and the things he gave were tasty. The red drink also smelled good.
With that thought, Fangflare didn't hesitate. It took the drink with both paws and drank it in one gulp.
Qiao Sang was still trying to reassure herself.
It can't be. The Vice Principal said that Fangflare needs a Fire Evolution Stone to evolve.
If she hadn't added points to Fangflare's level, it would indeed need a Fire Evolution Stone to evolve, as per the norm.
Qiao Sang felt relieved and came back to her senses just as she saw Fangflare finish the potion in one go.
This must be the potion the Vice Principal had been preparing all along...
At that moment, she suddenly remembered that the Vice Principal had once mentioned that other resources could be used as a substitute for Evolution Stones...
Qiao Sang had a bad feeling.
It can't be what she's thinking...
She took a deep breath and, with an unsteady voice, pointed at the empty bottle. "Vice Principal, what is this?"
(End of Chapter)
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