Chapter 178: Raising the Stakes
Chapter 178: Raising the Stakes
Uncle Pink Ball, Sun Hongyi, also known as Pink Memory, listened to Li Qian's words and felt the pride in his heart, his interest in the matter growing stronger.
He admired Li Qian's confidence and pride, as he was also such a person deep down.
Moreover, he believed that as a breeder, these qualities were essential, otherwise, it would be impossible to produce any remarkable results.
Even if one could succeed once or twice, it would only be due to coincidental factors.
"Even though it's not perfect, the evolution method of Golden Pearl Bud to Tide Sea Spirit has already reached a relatively advanced stage. I have completed multiple temporary evolutions."
Uncle Pink Ball turned to Li Qian and spoke confidently.
He continued, "You should know, after reading that article, that the Tide Sea Spirit is a Companion Beast with Emperor Tier 1 potential. What do you have to offer in exchange?"
Since it was an exchange, there should be a give-and-take.
To obtain the evolution method of Golden Pearl Bud to Tide Sea Spirit, he must offer something in return.
In theory, what he offered should be of equal value to Sun Hongyi's contribution; otherwise, it couldn't be considered a true exchange.
To put it bluntly, this "exchange" was simply a fair trade; otherwise, why would someone allow him to enter a research project that had already yielded results and easily reap the benefits?
Li Qian completely understood this.
He didn't waste time, took a sip of tea, and then spoke up, "Professor Sun, since you know me and understand me, you should also be clear on what I can offer."
"The evolution method of Green Scaled Serpent or Frostfire Salamander?" Sun Hongyi knew Li Qian and was also aware of what the latter could offer in exchange, so he said jokingly.
"Yes." Li Qian nodded confidently. Whether it was the Green Scaled Serpent or the Frostfire Salamander, both were highly promising evolution methods.
The Frostfire Salamander could potentially evolve into an Ice Fire Dragon in the future, which was not impossible.
Li Qian believed that many breeders would be very interested in this.
After all, it was a Holy Spirit Rank Companion Beast, and there were already existing examples.
Additionally, Li Qian had his speculations about the Green Scaled Serpent, believing that there would likely be even more promising evolution forms in the future.
Moreover, there was a high probability that it would also be a Holy Spirit Rank Companion Beast.
Therefore, Li Qian was well aware of the value of the evolution methods of the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander.
"Not enough!" Seeing Li Qian's confident nod, Sun Hongyi didn't think much and casually replied, "Unless you offer both evolution methods as a package deal for the exchange."
"No, the value is not equal." Li Qian's lips curved slightly, and instead of agreeing to the condition, he shook his head firmly.
"Oh?" Sun Hongyi noticed Li Qian's reaction, looked him up and down, and then listened attentively.
"Golden Pearl Bud evolved from Pearl Bud, and even if it evolves again to become Tide Sea Spirit, it has already undergone two evolutions." Li Qian didn't hesitate and organized his thoughts before stating his reasons.
A smile played on his lips as he spoke confidently, "In the future, it's basically impossible for Golden Pearl Bud to complete a third evolution and become a higher-level Extraordinary Being.
"My Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander are different. They've only undergone their first evolution, so their future potential is definitely higher than that of the Golden Pearl Bud." His thoughts were clear and organized as he continued.
In the end, he added, "Moreover, the evolution method from the Golden Pearl Bud to the Tide Sea Spirit is not yet perfected. Strictly speaking, this research is not entirely complete, and this is a stark contrast."
Ball Uncle, Sun Hongyi, listened without changing his tone, shaking his head slightly. He then refuted Li Qian's statement, "No, this calculation is unscientific. In theory, all companion beasts have the potential for infinite evolution."
"Professor Sun, you know that's just a theory. In practice, as breeders, we understand better than anyone that the more a companion beast evolves, the more it often means that its potential is limited." Li Qian was not in a hurry and directly engaged in a debate with Sun Hongyi, as he had all the time in the world to spare.
If this Ball Uncle wanted to treat him like a clueless child and casually deceive him, he was willing to give up on this "exchange."
Li Qian wanted to help Iron Lao advance to the Imperial Tier, and from the current situation, the Golden Pearl Bud was the most obvious breakthrough. However, it wasn't the only option. If Ball Uncle insisted on demanding both evolution methods, Li Qian didn't mind changing his target.
Even if the difficulty increased after switching targets, it didn't matter. Whether it was the Wind-Thunder Lion, the Inferno Viper, or the Four-Winged Mantis, as long as they completed the second evolution, their potential could easily surpass the Tide Sea Spirit.
The most crucial part was that he couldn't establish a new task until the existing two tasks were completed. Therefore, while the evolution from the Golden Pearl Bud to the Tide Sea Spirit was important to him, he wasn't in a rush.
With this in mind, his expression became more composed. He looked at Sun Hongyi and continued, "So, even if I can complete the evolution from the Golden Pearl Bud to the Tide Sea Spirit, it will likely stop there. If we continue, it's basically impossible to research a higher-level evolutionary form."
According to common sense, this was the truth. Even if he reached the Grandmaster of Cultivation level in the future, he wouldn't dare guarantee achieving this. However, Li Qian was different; he had the Golden Finger, and his future achievements were uncertain.
After some thought, Li Qian gave a clear response, "Based on this, if Professor Sun truly wants to 'exchange,' I can offer either the Green Scaled Serpent or the Frostfire Salamander. But if you want both evolution methods, it's basically impossible."
"But I'm very interested in the evolution methods of the Green Scaled Serpent and the Frostfire Salamander." Ball Uncle, Sun Hongyi's expression remained unchanged. He looked at Li Qian and then spoke leisurely.
Li Qian stroked his chin after hearing this. "It's not impossible, but offering just the evolution method from the Golden Pearl Bud to the Tide Sea Spirit is definitely not enough..."
Li Qian's words suddenly paused here. After a moment, he deliberately slowed down his speech, "If Professor Sun wants to obtain the evolution methods of the Green Scaled Serpent and the Frostfire Salamander, he'll probably have to raise the stakes..."
(End of Chapter)
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