Chapter 59: A Perilous Evolutionary Path
Chapter 59: A Perilous Evolutionary Path
Upon accessing the database of the Lingwater City Breeder Association's website, Li Qian wasted no time and immediately searched for information related to salamander-type companion beasts.
Given the rarity of these beasts, there wasn't much relevant information available on the website.
Just as Li Qian was about to give up, thinking he would once again return empty-handed, a companion beast name caught his eye.
Frostfire Salamander!
The moment his gaze fell upon the name, the research task "Koi's Second Evolutionary Path" reacted, and its progress suddenly surged by five points.
"Task progress has reached 92%. With an additional investment of 8 achievement points, you can proceed with submission." Seeing the progress, Li Qian was delighted.
He had initially thought that this task might stall for a long time, as he had little to go on.
But he never expected that the sudden attack by the heretics would directly open up a new path for him.
This time, the reason Li Qian gained five points of inspiration was because of the insights he had gained from his previous encounter with the salamander-type companion beast.
Entering the Lingwater City Breeder Association and accessing the internal database of the association's website merely expedited this process.
Otherwise, even with the internal database of a third-tier city breeder association's website, without a targeted direction, searching randomly would have been like finding a needle in a haystack.
After a moment of contemplation, Li Qian used his mental control to direct the task panel, pouring in eight achievement points.
As the achievement points were consumed, the task progress visibly increased at a rapid pace, and within the blink of an eye, it had reached a hundred percent.
"Submit task!" Li Qian chose to submit the task as soon as it reached completion.
After submitting the task, a similar scenario unfolded. A vast stream of information flooded into his mind, only to be digested and absorbed.
Li Qian closed his eyes, quietly feeling the surge of knowledge. When he opened his eyes again, a complex expression flashed in his gaze.
He had now fully grasped the evolutionary path from Koi to Frostfire Salamander.
It was precisely because of this understanding that he faced struggles and hesitations.
The evolutionary path from Koi to Frostfire Salamander was, in a sense, simpler than evolving into a Green Scaled Dragon.
Of course, this was in reference to the beastmasters.
For the companion beasts, while the steps were simpler and the costs reduced, the risks increased significantly.
The evolution of the Green Scaled Dragon required talent and potential, and the ability to comprehend the waterfall climbing and fish leap skills, reaching the Break Limit grade. Without these, evolution was impossible.
However, the side effects of this evolutionary path were also the smallest.
Even if it failed once, the most that would happen is a period of rest, and then another attempt could be made, a second, a third...
But the path from Koi to Frostfire Salamander was entirely different.
Theoretically, this path, without the ability to withstand the violent energy of the Frostfire Formation, would result in irreparable internal injuries if the evolution was unsuccessful.
Internal injuries meant a closed path, and there would be no more chances for evolution.
It might even lead to a direct downfall during the evolution process.
It can be said that the evolutionary path from Koi to Frostfire Salamander is a perilous journey, and while it offers a shortcut to greatness, failure would mean a direct fall from heaven to hell.
The dangers of this evolution are matched by the terrifying rewards upon success.
Li Qian looked up the information on the Frostfire Salamander, and was shocked to discover that the potential of this evolutionary form surpassed that of the Green Scaled Dragon, reaching the rank of Sovereign Ninth Tier! Just a step away from the Imperial Rank!
This seemingly minor detail could also be a chasm.
While this evolutionary step may not directly depend on the companion beast's aptitude, it is, strictly speaking, closely related to its willpower.
The stronger the willpower, the longer it can endure, and the higher the chances of a successful evolution.
According to the evolutionary information in his mind, Li Qian learned that the average success rate for this evolutionary path is around fifty percent.
In other words, a fifty-fifty chance, no different than gambling.
Shaking his head, Li Qian decided not to overthink it.
Currently, he hasn't even mastered the Frostfire Formation, so even if he knows the evolutionary method inside out, he can't put it into practice immediately.
Of course, he could also choose to seek the help of a beastmaster who is proficient in the way of formations.
Li Qian plans to learn the formation first, and if he grasps it quickly, he will set it up himself, but if it takes longer, he will seek assistance.
Once he masters the evolutionary method from Koi to Frostfire Salamander, completing the evolution is just a matter of time, so he isn't in a rush.
After making his decision, Li Qian turned his attention to his achievement points.
Logically, after completing the research and submitting the task, he should have earned at least one additional achievement point.
However, the reality was that his achievement point balance remained unchanged, still at just one point.
"It seems that tasks that rely on achievement points cannot, in turn, grant achievement points," Li Qian mused.
As he realized the situation, a bitter smile crept onto his lips, "I worked so hard to accumulate nine achievement points, and now I'm back to square one. It's like I've lost everything I gained."
Reflecting on the task, he understood that it was only possible with external help, and it made sense that the Golden Finger wouldn't grant achievement points this time.
Aside from the Frostfire Salamander's information, there are many other resources on the Breeder Association's website.
That afternoon, Li Qian dedicated all his energy and time to this matter.
As dusk approached and it was time for dinner, he received a phone call from Zhou Weiping informed him that the Lingwater City Public Security Bureau Chief had agreed to his conditions.
In reality, this decision was a no-brainer, and Li Qian wasn't surprised.
This collaboration with the Lingwater City Public Security Bureau seemed like a slight loss for Li Qian, but in truth, it wasn't a disadvantage at all.
After all, the actual cost of evolution remained the same, and even with a breeding fee of ten million, there was no chance of a loss.
The most crucial aspect was ensuring his parents' safety, which was more important than anything else. With this guarantee, he could attend the Beast Mastery University with peace of mind.
After a brief conversation with Zhou Weiping, expressing his gratitude to the Bureau Chief, Li Qian ended the call.
As for Zhou Weiping's mention of the Bureau Chief's personal visit, Li Qian didn't give it much thought.
It was just another person who wanted to see for themselves.
When the time came, Qi Zai and Ah Fu could make an appearance.
(End of Chapter)
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