Chapter 294: Xiao Qing's Evolution Preparation! The Mystery of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng!

Chapter 294: Xiao Qing's Evolution Preparation! The Mystery of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng!

Why was this happening? Even on the way back, Su Ping couldn't stop pondering as he sat in the car.

There were many perplexing questions.

So many, in fact, that Su Ping didn't know where to begin.

The most obvious question was, what exactly was this Green Demon Spring Ginseng? Was it an ordinary plant resource without intelligence, merely possessing biological instincts?

Clearly not.

The previous behavior of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng had already proven that, while it might be naive and inexperienced, it undoubtedly possessed strong self-thinking abilities and consciousness.

This was wisdom.

So, was it a true plant-type pet? But that didn't make sense either!

Putting aside other considerations, if it were truly a legendary pet, Su Ping's Beast Taming Realm would have exploded by now.

How could it possibly enter the Beast Taming Realm along with Xiao Qing? That was simply impossible.

Even if the Pet House evolved into the All-Souls House, the highest-level pet that Su Ping's Beast Taming Realm could accommodate was the Sovereign Rank. Anything higher, and Su Ping wouldn't be able to withstand it.

But now, he didn't feel the slightest discomfort.

Not only that, but...

Su Ping refocused his consciousness into the Beast Taming Realm.

Xiao Qing was still lying there.

The Green Demon Spring Ginseng hadn't manifested, but at a visible rate, Su Ping's space characteristic, 'Abundant Growth', was taking effect around Xiao Qing.

Every few minutes, several low-level resources sprouted and emerged.

This was impossible before.

It was undoubtedly the doing of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng.

It wasn't a resource or a plant pet, so what exactly was this Green Demon Spring Ginseng? Su Ping couldn't comprehend.

However, if it wasn't a plant pet, then what was the source of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng's bizarre abilities? These abilities weren't even activated by energy; they seemed like an innate part of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng, as natural as eating, drinking, and excreting for other living beings.

But the effect was so powerful that even high-level pets couldn't stop it.

Strangely, despite such bizarre and formidable abilities, Su Ping didn't see any direct combat abilities on the Green Demon Spring Ginseng.

This was another irrational aspect.

It was further proof that the Green Demon Spring Ginseng wasn't a pet.

Su Ping felt helpless.

He could only conclude that his current realm was still too low.

And the Green Demon Spring Ginseng was undoubtedly something that, at his level, he should never have come into contact with under normal circumstances.

However, due to a series of coincidences, he had encountered it, but the questions that arose from this encounter were like a cocoon of knowledge reserved for those at a higher realm. He could touch it, but without reaching that realm, asking about it would be inappropriate.

It was truly frustrating.

Su Ping sighed.

He had successfully obtained the Green Demon Spring Ginseng, achieving his goal, but being surrounded by so many unanswered questions made him feel uncomfortable.

Especially for someone like Su Ping, who had a stronger desire for knowledge and curiosity than most.

Oh well, this time, he would take more mental-type resources from the Legion's breeding program, hoping to narrow the gap with Ye Zhou and Qin Xiaoxue, who had already reached the peak of the Overlord Rank, in the upcoming Youth Beast Taming Master Vocational Assessment Tournament later this year.

However, Su Ping's mood soon lifted.

The doubts would eventually be resolved as his strength increased, and more questions meant he was getting closer to uncovering the truth of the world.

Moreover, this was a form of progress in itself.

With the arrival of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng and the evolution glow emanating from Xiao Qing's body, the formal evolution and cultivation of Xiao Qing could now begin.

This was Xiao Qing's exclusive evolution and the completion of her 'external incarnation'.

Su Ping had already planned Xiao Qing's evolution steps beforehand.

The first step was to initiate the preliminary evolution based on Xiao Qing's condition.

Previously, Su Ping had intended to use wood and poison dual-type resources for this step.

But now, after coming to the Northern Plain and consuming the remains of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng, it was already sufficient.

After consuming a large amount of the Green Demon Spring Ginseng's remains, the evolutionary glow induced by its essence allowed them to skip the first step.

Although it might still take some time, with the Green Demon Spring Ginseng now in Su Ping's possession, the speed of this step would undoubtedly increase significantly.

The second step was the previous one involving the external incarnation.

Simultaneously, it was also the evolution step for pet elementization.

Su Ping would put Xiao Qing into a critically injured state, then feed her three Overlord-rank resources: an Overlord-rank Slime Core, an advanced soul fragment, and rapidly multiplying spores. As she digested these resources, her injuries would fully heal.

The third step was the final evolution step.

Su Ping would feed Xiao Qing advanced resources to replenish her evolution energy and initiate the evolution state! He had already prepared two resources: two Emperor-rank wood and poison-type resources, a natural essence, and one he obtained later through the Beast Tamer Association.

And finally, the slender Green Demon Spring Ginseng's tendril.

However, Su Ping was skeptical about the ginseng root.

Because he couldn't detect any energy aura from it.

Whether it could replenish Xiao Qing's energy was a question, but regardless, as it was supposed to be part of a legendary-grade resource, even if it was just a tiny fraction, it was still far beyond ordinary means.

Xiao Qing began her evolution, and during this process, Su Ping performed the cultivation steps for an external incarnation.

The most precious resource, a Holy Spirit-rank item called the Soul-Attracting Wick, which Su Ping had obtained from the Breeder Tournament, was fused with Xiao Qing's evolving form.

After the evolution was complete, Su Ping used a Holy Spirit-rank beast to have the Thousand Reflections Mirror reflect upon Xiao Qing, and with the help of three physical incarnations, she completed the differentiation, just like the cultivation of the Rebirth Tree Mother.

At the same time, after the incarnations consumed the Ethereal Spirit Water, they fully completed their evolution and external incarnation cultivation.

This extravagant cultivation was far more exaggerated than Qian Yi's initial cultivation.

Su Ping couldn't even imagine what level of strength Xiao Qing would reach if she successfully completed such an evolution.

If Qian Yi possessed the Five Elements Core, the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body, and even the super-rank skill 'Sword Intent' that the little guy had never comprehended but should have acquired long ago, who would be more formidable in a full-power confrontation between them?

Su Ping still believed that, from a rational perspective, Qian Yi might still have the upper hand in actual combat.

There was no way; only Su Ping himself knew the true power of the Heavenly Cycle Five Elements Body he had personally cultivated.

This skill, which infinitely boosted energy output without reason, was destined to become a super-rank skill listed in the Temple Rank. Su Ping believed in its combat prowess.

Even if he cultivated an external incarnation, an ancient super-rank skill from the Temple Rank, could a skill like this, which was a type of incarnation skill, be as powerful as a direct combat skill like the Five Elements Body? Su Ping had his doubts.

However, this was just his personal opinion; the actual outcome might only be revealed through a comparison later on.

Xing Chen, standing beside him, watched Su Ping at this moment and couldn't help but have an even more mysterious impression of his superior's enigmatic grandson.

What kind of beast was it?

How did Su Ping obtain this item?

Xing Chen had no idea how Su Ping acquired it, nor the method he used.

But he knew that some things could be asked, while others couldn't even be mentioned.

As Su Ping lifted his head and looked out the car window again, this seemingly rough-looking man with a heart as gentle as his hair, spoke:

"It seems like your beast trial in Heavenly Mountain went well this time, Xiao Ping."

Beast trial?

Su Ping was slightly taken aback but smiled and glanced at Xing Chen, saying, "Xing Ge, there's no need for that. Even if I told Cold Sir, it wouldn't matter!"

Xing Chen was slightly startled by this statement.

In his opinion, teenagers of this age often enjoyed secretly accomplishing significant feats, keeping them as their personal secrets.

Especially when Su Ping was doing something that even he didn't understand, it was even more so.

However, to his surprise, Su Ping showed no signs of secrecy and seemed entirely unbothered.

Su Ping paused for a moment, then said, "Well, some things might be a bit concerning for you, Elder Xing. But with you here, I'll be fine."

Xing Chen smiled and said, "The Chief said that only eagles tempered through trials can truly soar in the skies. Unless it's something like the last incident, the Chief won't interfere."

The two shared a knowing smile.

Su Ping's heart relaxed a little.

Then, he smiled and said, "Xing Ge, your mechanical beast is impressive. It must have taken a lot of effort and energy to cultivate it, right?"

"That's right. I've been struggling to find a suitable material to fuse with my mechanical core."

"Oh?"

Xing Chen was also slightly taken aback.

If a mechanical core couldn't fuse with a mechanical body, it would be completely useless without any combat power.

"It's a long story. My little guy is a mutated psychic-type mechanical core. Due to excessive sensitivity during psychic fusion, there's a strong rejection reaction when fusing with other metal mechanical bodies."

"This..."

Xing Chen was startled, "I can't offer any advice on this, but are there any psychic-type metals or materials that can be made into mechanical bodies?"

Su Ping shook his head helplessly, "It's hard to say. We'll have to try when the time comes."

For example, the skill of entering dreams that I saw before.

It's just that I don't know, that ace agent from Dragon Nation, is no longer in this world..."

Thinking of this, Su Ping once again fell into silent contemplation.

The return journey was relatively faster.

In a day's time, he returned to the Rong family, and the sky hadn't even darkened yet.

I have to say, I've been in Beiyuan Province for a few days now.

However, this is only the second time I'm having dinner at the Rong family, aside from the first day I arrived.

Rong Bao, this cheap grandpa, chuckled:

"Xiao Ping, I finally understand why you, at such a young age, can achieve such results. Describing you as a dragon that appears and disappears is not an exaggeration at all."

Su Ping felt a little embarrassed and rubbed his nose:

"I'm sorry to make you laugh. I found some interesting things in Tian Shan, which delayed me for some time."

"Hehe, do you still need to go? In a few days, the Five Saints' Secret Realm will begin."

Rong Bao didn't hesitate to reveal this secret.

Su Ping quickly said:

"If Cold Sir and Dad are fine, they probably won't leave. Thank you for your concern."

"Hehe, if there's nothing else, stay at home. Occasionally chat with this old man. Every time I see you, I think of Chun'er back then..."

The atmosphere at the dinner table became slightly oppressive when this topic was mentioned.

Even though Su Ping had crossed over to this world, he had experienced the mystery of the womb, and had little impression of his mother.

The dinner was spent with Rong Bao reminiscing about the past.

By the time the moon was high in the sky, Su Ping was lying on the long-missed bed, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.

Soon, Su Ping once again entered the Beast Taming Realm with his consciousness.

At this moment, there was another strange existence in his Beast Taming Realm.

No wonder he had to keep an eye on it.

At this very moment, within the entire Beast Taming Realm, in various terrains, numerous resources, through the characteristics of the space where all things thrive, and under the influence of the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng for half a day, many resources have grown.

If this was any other Beast Taming Realm of the same rank, it would be a different story.

But Su Ping didn't care; these low-level resources were insignificant to him, given his status and position.

"Xiao Qing, is the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng Senior feeling well?"

As Su Ping's consciousness appeared, the strange Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng gradually materialized on Xiao Qing's body.

Not only did it feel well, but Su Ping could even tell that although his Beast Taming Realm was previously barren, this Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng seemed quite satisfied with it?

After non-verbal communication with the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng and mentioning that Xiao Qing would begin evolving in a few days, the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng expressed satisfaction and even offered to help. Su Ping then refocused his attention on the other strange existence in the space.

That little flamelet.

Without those flame fruits, the little guy born from them would be hiding in the flames. But at this moment, it stood under a flame flower, slowly burning.

This was a fire-type resource born in the Fire Cultivation Domain through the characteristics of the space where all things thrive.

Damn it! Seeing this thing eating his resources and occasionally cursing at him, Su Ping was furious.

Suddenly, he thought of something and directly grabbed the little flamelet with his consciousness, throwing it in front of Xiao Qing, onto the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng.

"Senior Emerald, do you know what this thing is?"

That Phoenix from before seemed much older than the strange Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng, which was neither a pet nor a resource.

But what if? The little flamelet struggled, trying to escape Su Ping's grasp.

However, it was futile.

As expected, this mysterious and special Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng, upon seeing this thing, slowly extended its 'hand' and wrapped the little flamelet within its tendrils.

Then, to Su Ping's surprise, the Emerald Demon Spring Ginseng thought for a moment and then released a strand of the same emerald green color, which slowly merged into the little flamelet's body, as if it were scared.

And then, to Su Ping's further surprise, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the little flamelet:

"Human... Despicable... Vile..."

"Don't try to... Bribe..."

"Won't... Surrender..."

It was the familiar cursing voice again.

But this time, the voice was much clearer and more fluent, and most importantly, it wasn't speaking the Ancient Serpent Script.

Su Ping immediately became alert. Had this thing regained consciousness?

(End of Chapter)

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