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Chapter 44: Proficient-Level Venomous Vine Strangle! Xiao Qing's Improvement! (Part 3)
Chapter 44: Proficient-Level Venomous Vine Strangle! Xiao Qing's Improvement! (Part 3)
Hmm?
As Su Ping observed the feedback on the Divine Beast Codex, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Although he didn't notice any improvements in Xiao Qing through the True Eye, the manifestation on the Codex revealed her progress.
Putting aside other considerations, the mere fact that the experience points required to analyze Xiao Qing's mutated bloodline had decreased was a significant piece of good news.
Even though it was only a reduction of a mere ten experience points, this was just the beginning. If Xiao Qing's toxic bloodline could be enhanced and she could consume toxic resources, would the experience points needed for analysis continue to decrease in the future?
Compared to toxic resources that could be bought with money, there was no doubt that the experience points on the Codex were far more valuable.
After all these efforts, although no other Forest Wolves had reached the required intimacy level, and the experience points on the Codex had not increased significantly, the daily training sessions and the continuous improvements of these little guys had allowed Su Ping's Forest Wolf experience points to rise again to over a hundred, approaching two hundred.
Although it was still a long way from two thousand, experience points were not only used for upgrading the Codex.
What concerned Su Ping the most was perfecting the breeding method for the other Forest Wolves and finding a way for Sun Chaoju's 'Thousand Wood Wolf' to evolve, which he would soon lose to.
That incomplete evolution method would require a significant amount of experience points to compensate for.
Su Ping knew he had to prepare himself.
Patting Xiao Qing's head, which still seemed a bit dazed, Su Ping had a new worry.
Mutant beasts were indeed exceptional, possessing abilities and potential that set them apart from other beasts, and some, like Xiao Qing, could even break through racial limitations.
However, there was also a downside: evolution could be unpredictable.
Although breeders could adjust the materials used during breeding based on the mutated attributes, such breeders were extremely rare and hard to come by.
Su Ping's current status was entirely due to the power of the Divine Beast Codex; when it came to breeding and evolution, he was still a novice.
With this in mind, Su Ping's eyes shone with determination.
There was no doubt that the Divine Beast Codex was powerful, and perhaps as it continued to improve, it would be able to discover the perfect evolution forms for mutant beasts like Xiao Qing in the future.
But that was not possible now, and what Su Ping needed to do now was to improve his breeding skills and become a true breeding elite!
Only then could he find a way for Xiao Qing to evolve perfectly in the future!
With this thought, Su Ping felt a renewed sense of energy.
Time was of the essence.
However, these things could not be achieved overnight.
The most important task at hand was to bring Xiao Qing for a test.
Leading Xiao Qing, who had regained her spirits, they arrived outside the forest.
This time, instead of using Little Spot as the test subject, Su Ping directly found a Forest Wolf that had reached the Elite rank.
"San Ha, come over here!"
Su Ping was even more casual in naming these Forest Wolves, as long as he could recognize them, it was good enough.
The Forest Wolf named San Ha strode over with a proud and confident gait.
Then, under the resentful gaze of San Ha, Xiao Qing's purple vines instantly wrapped around him.
The serrated thorns on the vines struggled to pierce through San Ha's unresisting fur.
Su Ping knew his own beasts better than the other Forest Wolves.
Soon, he noticed something.
Although Xiao Qing's rank and skill level hadn't improved, Su Ping could sense from San Ha's reaction that the toxicity of Xiao Qing's venomous vines had increased.
As for the extent of the increase, that would require extensive testing to determine.
Just as he was about to call off the fight, suddenly, the purple vines on San Ha's body deepened in color, and the texture of the vines seemed to change, giving off an indescribable feeling.
Even the previous vines, which were only as thick as fingers, transformed in an instant, becoming as thick as a baby's wrist!
"Woof!"
San Ha, who had previously been resentful and indignant, let out a painful howl.
It was evident that the Venomous Vine Strangle had caused it some discomfort, but the sudden change had brought about an indescribable pain, and even a sense of threat.
Su Ping reacted instantly, and True Eye immediately locked onto Xiao Qing. As expected, at this moment, Xiao Qing's Venomous Vine Strangle had suddenly advanced from Entry to Proficiency.
Although Su Ping was aware that the skill level of his companion beast would increase rapidly due to the connection and sharing ability, Xiao Qing's progress still came as a surprise.
Currently, Xiao Qing had not fully mastered all her racial skills, and one skill, Rapid Growth, remained unlearned.
However, Sunlight Absorption and Venomous Vine Strangle had already reached Proficiency.
Of course, this was also due to Xiao Qing's exceptional talent.
At the same time, Su Ping confirmed one thing—the 'Tree Vine Strangle' practiced by the Forest Wolf was a skill that could be shared with Xiao Qing's 'Venomous Vine Strangle'.
Aside from the recently acquired Self-Healing, the only remaining skill was the Toxic Wood Heart.
However, this ability was semi-passive, and currently, only Woodhead, Old Sha, Xiao Bidian, and Xiao Qing were connected and sharing the practice, with relatively average results.
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Of course, the next issue wasn't much of a problem either.
With this thought, Su Ping suddenly felt energized. He had purchased so many materials for the Heartwood Elixir, all for this moment.
Moreover, he wanted to test the other effects and uses of the elixir.
Su Ping waved his hand, signaling Xiao Qing and Woodhead to continue their previous training. One side would focus on attacking, while the other would concentrate on practicing the Self-Healing skill.
As for Su Ping, he shouted:
"Old Sha!"
"Woof!"
Old Sha, who had not been individually summoned by his young master in a long time, immediately perked up his ears, like a loyal old butler, waiting for his young master's instructions.
"Let's go weed the grass!"
Old Sha's ears drooped:
"Woof..."
His voice sounded weak, as he knew all too well what weeding meant.
Fortunately, this time, they had an extra helper besides the two of them...
Finally, as night fell, Li Shu, who had been busy all day, returned to his room.
His father, Li Senlin, called him via video:
"Son, how's your learning with Su Ping going? Let me tell you, it's a rare opportunity to meet such an exceptional and talented classmate. Learn from him diligently, and don't be afraid of hard work or fatigue.
This is a precious chance, and it's a blessing for our family that he's willing to teach you. But we shouldn't be impolite. When I come to pick you up, I'll bring a gift for Su Ping. What does that little guy like..."
Li Shu pursed his lips as he watched his father's earnest expectation.
He didn't know how to respond to his father.
At that moment, Li Shu's eyes held a deep sense of bewilderment.
Breeders, intermediate breeders registered with the Breeder Association, according to his father's words and his own understanding, were truly remarkable people.
In his imagination, a breeder's day would involve being surrounded by companion beasts, casually instructing them, and the beasts would swiftly learn all sorts of incredible skills.
Their learning speed would be countless times faster than that of beastmasters, making them revered talents.
But today, at the Heartwood, Su Ping's day had been thoroughly revealed to him.
What had he done following Su Ping today?
Or rather, what had Su Ping done in his eyes?
In short: shoveling manure, weeding, and watching companion beasts.
Was this the life of a breeder?
It was truly unexpected and a bit of a letdown.
(End of Chapter)
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