Chapter 152: Sword Technique? The Unexpected Pet Beast Evolution!

Chapter 152: Sword Technique? The Unexpected Pet Beast Evolution!

"True Energy Sink! Focus the energy in your legs and the sword, ready to strike like a thunderbolt!"

"Draw your sword!"

As Su Ping's words fell, the small origami person, who had assumed a peculiar posture, unleashed a sword strike with astonishing speed, seemingly even faster than before.

Clang!

The crisp sound of the sword rang out, so clear and pleasant.

If someone else didn't know what was happening, they would undoubtedly think that Su Ping was watching some outlandish wuxia movie.

However, it was evident that although it sounded unreliable, Su Ping was indeed training his pet beast.

It was just that the small origami person didn't quite understand terms like energy, but instead, they could comprehend the cheesy wuxia terms quite well.

Along with the crisp sound of the sword, the paper sword struck the 'sandbag' in front of it.

The next moment, on the screen not far away, a clear prompt appeared:

[Metal-type skill attack, identified as a sharp weapon attack. Pet beast level: Elite Rank 2, estimated skill level: Proficient, skill attack power: 67]



Indeed, this was the attack power testing laboratory that Su Ping had seen in the Beast Breeder Association.

Su Ping later obtained it from Old Liu.

Judging solely by the attack on the dummy, it was difficult to clearly gauge the skill's power. Undoubtedly, this attack power testing laboratory could solve this trouble and problem.

However, Su Ping didn't have time to think about these things now.

Instead, he frowned, looking at the skill attack above.

It had been a morning.

After Qian Yi mastered the power exertion techniques and energy usage techniques taught by Su Ping, forming the first sword technique prototype, they had been in the laboratory ever since.

However, the results were not satisfying to Su Ping!

An attack power of 67,

From the perspective of the testing laboratory, the pet beast was estimated to be at Elite Rank 2, and the skill's power was at the Proficient level.

But for Su Ping, this was a failure! The reason was that when Qian Yi used the 'Golden Lance Technique' on the wooden post, the power could reach up to 103!

With an Elite Rank 1 level, it could rival, or even surpass, the Sand Wolf from the previous Elite Rank 6 and 7.

This was the power of the Golden Lance Technique at its peak.

Yet, the power of this sword technique prototype only exceeded the ordinary attack of the 'Sword Body' by about thirty percent.

The so-called energy compression and speed enhancement, this power seemed reasonable.

But without a doubt, such a change was insufficient for the small origami person to solidify it into their own 'Sword Technique' skill.

Could it be that, as he had thought, this was a difficult task, and it required a flash of insight from the small origami person Qian Yi to comprehend it?

However, Su Ping was the Beastmaster of the small origami person.

He had cultivated powerful pet beasts for others, but could it be that when it came to his own, he would drop the ball?

Su Ping couldn't accept this possibility.

So, he fell into deep thought.

"Whoa!"

Qian Yi noticed Su Ping's dissatisfaction and seemed a bit annoyed, scratching his head.

Seeing the little guy's expression, Su Ping smiled:

"Alright, after training for a while, you should take some time to recover. Becoming a powerful swordsman isn't something that can be achieved overnight. You need to balance work and rest!"

"Whoa!"

The small origami person returned to the Necromancer Underground.

However, whether he continued training or genuinely rested, Su Ping didn't know.

He didn't have the mood to manage these matters, as he was constantly pondering this problem.

What else was missing?

Could it be that the small origami person Qian Yi simply needed more practice time, and with more practice, it would be enough?

Unfortunately, he couldn't think further, as he had other matters to attend to, like what he had promised yesterday.

"Brother Ping, I've arrived at the entrance of Heartwood!"

Li Shu's message came through on the phone, and Su Ping collected his thoughts, stepping out of the door.

He saw Li Shu, whom he had met just yesterday, and his father, Li Senlin.

"Su Ping, this kid..."

Li Senlin seemed a bit hesitant, but Su Ping smiled:

"Uncle Li, don't worry!"

Li Senlin scratched his head, and Li Shu waved his hand at his father:

"Alright, go back to work now!"

Li Senlin nodded and bid farewell to Su Ping.

Leading the unusually well-behaved Li Shu, Su Ping felt a bit unfamiliar with the now less talkative Li Shu. Instead, he took the initiative to speak:

"Have you thought it through?"

Li Shu nodded:

"Brother Ping, I also want to become a Beast Breeder."

Su Ping smiled slightly:

"As I said before, I can provide you with the opportunity to practice here temporarily. In a few days, there will likely be some aquatic pet beasts available, but I don't have much experience in that area..."

"Brother Ping, I want to cultivate the Forest Wolf. I've made up my mind. If I have the chance to contract a second pet beast in the future, I'll choose the Forest Wolf!"

Li Shu spoke with determination.

The smile on Su Ping's face didn't fade as he patted the guy's shoulder:

"Don't worry, work hard. Elite Rank is just the beginning."

As Qin Erlong had said, the first three levels of Beastmaster were relatively easy to advance through. Only after reaching the Overlord Rank would each subsequent breakthrough become truly challenging, like crossing a heavenly moat.

"Alright, follow me."

Li Shu had spent a few days in Heartwood, so he was already familiar with the place.

Su Ping gave him a brief tour, and Li Shu quickly grasped everything.

Moreover, Guan Lili, who had already matured, was there.

With Li Shu and Guan Lili around, Su Ping didn't need to worry too much about the Forest Wolf pack.

So, in the following period, he devoted all his energy to Qian Yi's cultivation.

After a long struggle, he finally cultivated the small origami person Qian Yi to Elite Rank 1, breaking through the original constraints and even comprehending a new skill, which could be further developed.

Seeing this vague and ethereal path of evolution, giving up was not in Su Ping's nature.

In the following period, he and Qian Yi spent most of their time in the skill power testing laboratory.

A whole week had passed, and to outsiders, Su Ping's life seemed utterly dull.

All he did was record the skills of his small paper man.

However, the progress was minuscule.

To the point where Su Ping had even given up on the "One-Word Lightning Sword."

Instead, he chose to experiment with other sword techniques, such as the "Three Swords Flow" form, which the small paper man had previously displayed.

With the sword body's enhancement, the small paper man's "Three Swords Flow" indeed became stronger, but Su Ping still couldn't grasp the sword-type skill through the variation of the sword body.

After a week, Su Ping was on the verge of questioning his life choices.

Not even the completion of the bridge and the initial reveal of the Water Heart Lake could capture his attention.

His entire focus was on the grand endeavor of cultivating the small paper man.

That night, back in his room, Su Ping continued to study the transmission notes of the Fengdu Sword King.

Just then, his phone rang.

"Hello?"

Su Ping's gaze didn't budge, nor did he bother to check who was calling.

"Su Ping, what have you been up to these days? Your old man sent you messages, but you didn't respond?" Su An Yong's voice came from the other end.

Su Ping slightly regained his composure:

"I've been busy with something, just say what's on your mind!"

Su An Yong sounded somewhat exasperated.

In reality, he had called Old Guan the day before and was aware of Su Ping's current state.

The past few days had been a blur of sleepless nights and endless toil, a state that earned the admiration of Guan Lilili, Li Shu, and Guan Qianshan.

Only someone as dedicated as Su Ping could possibly achieve such success.

However, this state of exhaustion was indeed worrisome.

Thus, Su An Yong, the one person who could persuade Su Ping, made the call.

"Pet cultivation isn't a one-shot deal, don't be too hard on yourself, kid."

"Did Uncle Guan tell you?"

"Yeah."

"To be honest, it's not about the pressure, but I just can't seem to figure it out..."

"What can't you figure out? Share it with me..."

As it turned out, Su An Yong was indeed the only person Su Ping could confide in about this.

The connection to the paper man was significant, and without concrete results, Su Ping was hesitant to share it with the outside world.

Although his father's limited cultivation abilities, if slightly improved, wouldn't have left Su Ping in such a predicament when he took over...

Some things were better shared, after all.

For Su Ping, he currently lacked someone to confide in.

"I've already contracted the variant paper man."

"Uh-huh."

Su An Yong wasn't surprised.

"My research on the paper man has also been ongoing since before."

"Uh-huh."

Su An Yong nodded, expecting as much. His son was indeed obsessed with the paper man, a Wraith-type's shame.

"Over a month ago, my research on the paper man achieved a breakthrough! I discovered the paper man's lost skill in history and restored it."

"Uh?"

Su An Yong raised an eyebrow.

Su Ping, however, didn't notice his father's slightly changed tone.

"At the same time, my contracted variant paper man has grasped two variant skills: Paper Body Manipulation and Variant Sword Body! I believe the key to Thousand One's evolution lies in these two skills, and that sword body..."

"Uh..."

Su An Yong's expression turned numb.

He initially thought his son was despairing due to the paper man's racial limitations.

It turned out he had underestimated the situation entirely.

This kid was his own flesh and blood?

Su An Yong's eyes were filled with bewilderment.

What lost skill in history was Su Ping talking about?

What were these two variant skills?

What evolution path, what self-taught skills?

What on earth was all this?

"It's just that, no matter what, Thousand One can't skill-ize that sword technique..."

Su Ping's voice continued over the phone.

Su An Yong snapped back to reality, asking with his limited cultivation knowledge:

"Have you unified the energy consumption?"

Su Ping nodded: "Of course, I've tested it multiple times, using the optimal energy consumption for maximum skill power burst..."

"Then... have you handled the attribute energy's catalysis and corresponding changes?"

Su An Yong scratched his head, asking further.

Su Ping sighed:

" Naturally, Thousand One being a Gold and Wraith dual-attribute variant, the driven energy inherently has the Gold attribute's sharpness effect..."

As Su Ping spoke, he suddenly paused, his eyes narrowing in thought.

For a moment, something seemed to flicker in his mind, but it remained hazy, just out of grasp.

On the other end, Su An Yong, oblivious to Su Ping's epiphany, responded with a hint of absurdity:

"Based on what you said, the skill you're mainly trying to execute relies on speed and burst power, so you'd need an attribute change to the Lightning attribute to match!"

"..."

Su Ping remained silent, but his eyes widened.

In that instant, a spark of insight seemed to electrify his mind.

Similar to Thousand One's sword, imbued with the momentum of a thunderbolt!

Su An Yong, however, didn't catch on, shaking his head in dismay:

"Though, this is impossible; your variant paper man already has dual Gold and Wraith attributes, so it can't adapt to another attribute's resource to experience the energy change..."

Just as he finished, Su Ping's barely contained voice burst through the phone:

"That's not right! The paper man can't, but the sword can! Haha, I understand now! Thanks, Dad, goodbye!"

Click.

The phone call ended.

Su An Yong stared at the silent phone, his confusion deepening.

What did he understand?

What was this lost skill in history, anyway?

And what about those variant skills?

But soon, Su An Yong cleared his throat, closing his phone.

Apparently, he had a hidden talent for cultivation? A casual remark had sparked Su Ping's epiphany!

Su An Yong couldn't help but feel a bit self-satisfied, wondering if he would have been more successful in cultivation if he had delved deeper.

It was clear that Su Ping had no time to deal with his father's self-admiration.

Moreover, Su An Yong's words made him feel as if the clouds had parted to reveal a clear sky!

Previously, Su Ping had not considered this possibility.

The energy change in attributes was something Qian Yi possessed.

Qian Yi's energy was a coexistence of the Gold and Undead attributes.

Therefore, when Qian Yi displayed his abilities, he inherently exhibited the sharp characteristics of the Gold element.

Otherwise, the power of the Paper Sword would not have been so exaggerated.

However, if this was all there was to it, it would obviously not meet the requirements for the formation of the sword skill.

Su Ping also knew that for explosive power and speed, the Lightning attribute was the best choice.

Qian Yi indeed couldn't absorb Lightning resources to replenish his power.

But just because Qian Yi couldn't, it didn't mean the swords couldn't.

These were no ordinary swords!

They were swords formed by three Origami People!

After two months of cultivation, these ordinary Origami People had already reached the Ordinary Ninth and Tenth Stages.

Su Ping had completely forgotten about this.

If he couldn't find a breakthrough with the little paper people, why not seek it in the swords?

His advantage lay in his pet army! Why would he give up his greatest strength because of these little paper people?

The specialty of the Origami People was that they could be broken down and reassembled, or combined and separated!

At this moment, Su Ping was so focused that he didn't feel the slightest bit sleepy. He immediately sought out Old Guan:

"Old Guan, do we have any low-level Lightning resources in our base?"

Old Guan was taken aback, seeing Su Ping's excited expression, and wondered how Su An Yong had managed to do this. Not only had he failed to ensure Su Ping got some rest, but he had also given this kid a shot of adrenaline.

He shook his head, "We don't need Lightning resources, and there aren't any in stock at the resort either. But if you need them, I can order some now."

"No, it'll take too long, I can't wait that long..."

Su Ping waved his hand dismissively.

Then he called Dong Muchun.

Dong Muchun's voice sounded somewhat delighted.

"Are you busy right now? If not, bring me some Lightning resources, I need them urgently!"

"Lightning resources? Okay, what level do you need?"

"The highest Elite level is fine, preferably the Elite-level resource 'Elite-looking. And bring more of the Elite-level resource 'Lightning Paper'."

"Okay, I'll bring some right away."

Dong Muchun was reliable.

In less than half an hour, she arrived at the Wood Core and saw Su Ping waiting anxiously at the door:

"Here's the Lightning Paper you wanted, along with some other Lightning resources. What have you been up to these days?"

Clearly, Su Ping had no time to chat with Dong Muchun:

"I'll explain later when I have time!"

As the last word left his mouth, Su Ping's figure disappeared into the Wood Core base.

Dong Muchun, seeing Su Ping vanish, stomped her foot in annoyance, but she was also curious. Had this guy made some astonishing discovery?

Su Ping had no time to deal with others. He took the resources, which were placed in his spatial ring, and hurried to the Undead basement.

"Paper Sword! Disassemble!"

At Su Ping's command, the little paper person Qian Yi was taken aback as all the Paper Swords transformed into Origami People.

"Aba Aba..."

Watching these Origami People return to their incomplete state, Su Ping breathed a deep sigh of relief.

He wasn't sure what would happen to these Origami People after using the Lightning resources.

But at this moment, he couldn't afford to worry about that.

As long as the energy of these Origami People gained the Lightning attribute change and Qian Yi could comprehend it, then they could improve their skills, and the goal would be achieved.

So, Su Ping also wanted to try the evolution of the Origami People.

Now was the right opportunity.

The three Origami People seemed to understand Su Ping's intention. After consuming the ordinary-grade low-level Lightning resources, their bodies emitted crackling sounds.

These were static electricity sounds! Then, they swallowed the Lightning Elite resource, 'Lightning Paper', which had the highest affinity with them.

At this moment, Su Ping didn't even wait for them to fully digest the Lightning Paper. After all, even the most gentle and compatible Lightning resource for the Origami People was still an elite Lightning resource.

Once any problem arose, he would have no solution.

So, Su Ping made a decisive decision and gave the three Origami People the command they were most familiar with:

"Paper Sword! Assemble!"

Qian Yi watched this scene, perplexed.

However, the three Origami People, whose bodies had begun to emit white electric sparks and crackling lightning, subconsciously obeyed Su Ping's command.

Blade, hilt, and guard!

The three transformed into their respective parts, glowing with electric sparks.

Then, like the sound of gears and springs, they assembled.

A Paper Sword, shimmering with electric sparks and lightning, appeared before Su Ping's eyes.

And at that moment, even before Su Ping could react, a blinding light illuminated the entire Undead basement!

The light was so dazzling that Su Ping's bewildered expression and gaze were clearly visible.

Su Ping had seen this light before.

It was when Old Sha evolved from the Forest Wolf into the Thousand Wood Wolf.

In other words, at this moment, these ordinary Origami People, due to Su Ping's unexpected actions, began to evolve!

Countless breeders, including senior Undead breeders and even masters, had rejected the idea of evolving Origami People.

The Undead's disgrace, aside from the trash Armor Paper, was a trash pet with no room for evolution or potential!

But they evolved!

(End of Chapter)

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