Chapter 25 (Part 1)

Although the mysterious beasts have not been on the earth for long, the humans on Blue Star have already spent 30 years studying the secrets of their evolution. The easy-to-find evolutionary routes have long been discovered, and the remaining ones that have not been discovered are all tough nuts to crack.

If a researcher discovers even one new evolutionary route in his lifetime, the prize money he receives will be enough to support him for more than ten years.

Cheng Zizhuo has been studying hard for many years and finally found a way to evolve the Caiyun Bluebird to the second stage. But now, Xia Muqing can easily produce a newly evolved Gale Dog with just one move, which makes Cheng Zizhuo doubt his life.

Is it so easy to find a new evolutionary route?

Or is it that the girl in front of me is a little too talented?

"Are you planning to release this evolutionary route?"

Cheng Zizhuo asked curiously, "If you publish it in the Beast Taming Journal and it's officially verified, you could win a lot of money, and it would also be very helpful for your future studies."

When Xia Muqing heard the word "bonus", her eyes lit up instantly.

But after a few seconds of hesitation, she shook her head and said, "Not yet. I haven't really figured it out yet. Xiaofeng is just an isolated case. This evolution might not apply to other Swifthounds. It would be bad if it delayed others."

In fact, the most critical issue is that the prerequisite for the Little Gale Dog to take this evolutionary route is that both its spirit and speed attributes must exceed 90.

The conditions for the second stage of evolution are even more stringent, requiring both spirit and speed to exceed 95.

Xia Muqing knew this condition clearly, but she had no way of writing it down for other people on Blue Star to see - they did not have an attribute panel and could not check the values ​​of the mysterious beasts. The result of blindly training them would only be a waste of time.

Therefore, unless Xia Muqing can invent an instrument that can clearly display the attributes of each mysterious beast, this way of evolution can only be explained by "coincidence", which is unique to her.

Even so, the bonus mentioned by Cheng Zizhuo still gave Xia Muqing a new idea - the evolutionary route of the Gale Hound cannot be made public, and she also knows the evolutionary routes of other mysterious beasts!

For example, the evolutionary path of the koi fish has little to do with the attribute values. As long as the skills are practiced to perfection, coupled with the determination and belief of the mysterious beast to transform into a dragon, and combined with some rare materials, there is a chance of success!

Thinking of this, Xia Muqing's eyes lit up and she couldn't help swallowing.

Alas, once the little koi evolves, won’t she be able to publish a paper and earn a huge bonus?

Next to it, the koi fish that was watching the fun suddenly felt a heat on its back. Turning around, it saw its own beastmaster staring at it with an extremely fiery gaze.

"Xiao Jin, you have to work harder."

Xia Muqing's excited smile and exceptionally gentle tone made the little koi's scalp tingle: "Evolve quickly, because this family will depend on you from now on."

The little koi suddenly felt a heavy burden: "???"

The little koi couldn't resist Xia Muqing's expectant gaze, and turned and ran away, blowing bubbles.

According to its understanding of its own beastmaster, it was probably because the Gale Hound ate too much during its evolution, which made Xia Muqing crazy with money.

After all, Xia Muqing was so frugal at home that she couldn't even afford to buy meat and only ate sandwiches every day. Both of the mysterious beasts knew exactly how much money was left in her mobile banking account.

Of course, Xia Muqing herself was being stingy. She had always been generous in spending money on the two mysterious beasts, and would not miss out on anything they deserved.

Stupid Swift Dog!

The little koi secretly sneered in his heart, what’s the use of becoming stronger? He only knows how to spend money but not make money. How can he sit firmly on the throne of the eldest brother in the family?

It swung its tail and began to search around in the Wind Valley, trying to find a few more shiny round beads like the ones just now.

The Gale Dog ate something that could evolve, which must be an expensive material. If I find a few more and let Xia Muqing sell them for money, its status in the family will definitely rise!

…

The Fengluo Beast flew around the Wind Valley happily for several circles. When it landed, it turned into a streak of light and turned back into a small wind dog.

It pounced on Xia Muqing enthusiastically, thinking that this size was just right. Xia Muqing put her arms around it and held it in her arms.

Xia Muqing rubbed its fur, lowered her head with a smile, and kissed the lines between the dog's eyebrows.

The Wind Beast's degeneration was different from the Green Jade Snake's shrinkage. It was under its own control, changing its size at will. Xia Muqing could sense the boundless power contained within the Swift Dog's body. If it wanted, it could evolve into a Wind Beast at any time.

This also indirectly shows that the Gale Hound is indeed perfectly evolved and has excellent control over the power of evolution.

Xiaofeng evolved successfully, and Cheng Zizhuo also obtained the Purple Gold Tears. The purpose of the two entering the alien space this time was finally achieved perfectly, although there were many twists and turns in the process.

Seeing Xia Muqing gradually calm down from her joy, the striped tiger growled and said that he could escort them all the way back to the fourth area.

Xia Muqing: "Is that okay? Thank you very much!"

“Ouch!”

The striped tiger roared, bent down, and motioned Xia Muqing to climb onto its back.

Xia Muqing was just about to leave when suddenly a series of "gurgling" screams came from not far away. The koi fish rushed over with its tail wagging and a look of surprise on its face.

"Gurgle!"

Xia Muqing was slightly stunned: "What did you say, you met an acquaintance?"

She tilted her head slightly and looked into the distance over the little koi.

In the moonlight, a small green snake slowly crawled out from behind the scattered stone pestles.

Green and blue dark snake.

The Azure Dark Snake looked in a bad state, somewhat listless, with scars still lingering on its body. It stared at Xia Muqing with its crimson pupils, hesitated for a moment, and then gently spit out its tongue.

"Hiss, hiss."

When the koi fish heard this, it suddenly felt like it was facing a great enemy, and the Swift Dog's hair stood up all over its body.

Xia Muqing: "What did it say? It said...ah?"

"It wants me to be its beastmaster?"

…

The Green Jade Snake arrived here two weeks ago.

The Contracted Mystical Beast Protection Committee tried to save it, but the damage caused by the failed evolution was too great, and the catalytic potion had exhausted its potential. After the committee's evaluation, it was determined that the Green Jade Snake was no longer fit for combat, and it was suggested that it be sent to the Mystical Beast Viewing Park.

It is a place for many mysterious beasts to retire. The daily tasks are very easy and do not require any battles. The main purpose is to entertain the children and students who come to visit, let them know the various mysterious beasts, and make them interested in becoming beastmasters.

But the Green Jade Snake was unwilling.

The blood of biting and devouring flows in its veins, containing brutal ferocity and a strong desire to fight. How could it possibly curl up in an observation garden and be an ornamental mysterious beast for the rest of its life?

Instead of this, it would be better for it to return to the other dimension and become a wild little green snake!

At the strong request of the Green Jade Snake, the committee followed its wishes and took it to another space to release it.

But then, the Green Jade Snake discovered that the alien dimension was not as good as the human world. This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak, and it, an unevolved little green snake, could not hold its head up anywhere.

In just two weeks, the Green Jade Snake had been driven away by large ferocious beasts more than ten times. Each time, it could only flee in a panic like a homeless stray dog.

This extreme sense of disappointment and strong unwillingness reached its peak after it unexpectedly saw Xia Muqing and the two mysterious beasts beside her.

Especially the newly evolved Swifthound, which was powerful and beautiful, simply captivating. The little green snake hiding in the corner was so jealous that its eyes turned red.

The Green Jade Snake couldn't figure it out.

Why, why can common mystical beasts like the Gale Dog and the Koi Fish have a gentle and excellent beastmaster, but it can only follow that scum Liu Pan, being hurt all over and left with nothing?

It could no longer bear it and rushed out quickly, dragging its injured body.

“Hiss!”

Choose it! It has better talents and is many times better than the silly dog ​​and the stupid fish that can only blow bubbles!

It is willing to be the sharpest knife in Xia Muqing's hand, fighting for her and bleeding for her!

It wants to return to the peak of the battlefield!

The Azure Dark Snake spat out its tongue vigorously, its tail lashing restlessly behind it. Across from them, Xia Muqing and Cheng Zizhuo fell silent after understanding the whole story.

They felt the Green Jade Snake's strong desire to fight.

But they could also see how serious the injuries on its body were.

Cheng Zizhuo lowered his voice and carefully considered his words, "The diagnoses made by the Contracted Mystical Beast Protection Committee are generally quite accurate. From what I understand about them, if they determine a Mystical Beast is unfit to fight again, then forcing it into battle will undoubtedly result in serious consequences."

Xia Muqing nodded in understanding and advised the Green Jade Snake, "Given your current physical condition, you really can't fight anymore. Otherwise, your profound energy meridians will be destroyed and you will die."

The green and blue snake raised its head high.

It doesn't care and is not afraid of death.

It would rather die as a warrior than die like a waste and a coward!

Xia Muqing: "..."

Xia Muqing began to feel a headache.

She didn't want to subdue the Green Jade Snake, not because it was injured, but because its personality was inconsistent with her style of doing things.

Its nature was filled with murder and brutality. Even just now, it had called the Swift Dog and the Koi Fish "stupid dog" and "dumb fish." The Swift Dog and the Koi Fish were equally unimpressed by the Azure Dark Serpent. If a mysterious beast like this were brought home, one could imagine how the three would get along.

Compared to a powerful mysterious beast, Xia Muqing wants a harmonious and stable family environment more.

She thought carefully for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "Qingbi Mingshe, you're feeling very miserable right now. It's mainly because it's difficult to survive in this alien space, right?"

"How about this? I'll ask the Nine-Section Crystal Scorpions to take good care of you and prevent other mysterious beasts from bullying you. Is that okay?"

The green dark snake paused for a moment.

Many thoughts flashed through its eyes, and it hesitated for a moment. The Nine-segmented Crystal Scorpion was a powerful beast king. If it could be protected, then the alien space would also...

Seeing the little green snake showing a hesitant look, Xia Muqing understood what was going on. She turned around and greeted the striped tigers, asking them to protect the green snake and prevent it from getting hurt again.

As for the damaged foundation of the Green Jade Snake, Xia Muqing really has no way to deal with it now.

Its situation was too special, and the Poison Drinking Flower Stone might not be able to completely repair it, not to mention that Xia Muqing didn't have a second Poison Drinking Flower Stone on hand.

"I… these are for you, shall I?"

Xia Muqing stuffed the remaining evolution materials she had prepared for the Gale Dog into the little green snake's mouth: "Although I can't cure you completely, if you absorb them, you will definitely get better."

She had originally prepared a lot of materials for the Gale Dog, but because she found the Wind Spirit Crystal, many of the original materials were left unused. Although Xia Muqing could take the materials back and sell them, as she was indeed short of money, at this moment, she felt that the Azure Dark Snake needed these materials more.

With a large pile of evolution materials circled in its tail, the Green Jade Snake stayed quietly where it was, watching Xia Muqing and her group walk away, with a hint of gratitude appearing in its scarlet vertical pupils.

It lowered its head slightly and saluted Xia Muqing's back.

Although it hadn't managed to join her team, with the Striped Tiger and Nine-segmented Crystal Scorpion watching over it, the Azure Dark Snake's future in the alien dimension would be much better. In the gentle night breeze, it lowered its head and slowly swallowed the ingredients in its arms, feeling a long-lost warmth welling up within it.

So strange, like a cup of hot tea on a snowy night.

Since its birth, the Green Jade Snake has rarely felt this kind of warm kindness from humans.

“Hiss.”

Stupid dog and stupid fish, are they growing up in such an environment every day?

It really does... make the beast jealous.

…

Once you return to the fourth zone, everything becomes simple.

Cheng Zizhuo installed the energy block in the communicator and turned it on when a series of angry roars erupted from the other side: "Where have you been, you little bastard?"

"Stand there and don't move. Wait!"

Cheng Zizhuo touched his nose and didn't dare to speak. Xia Muqing stood by with her arms folded, smiling and watching him get humiliated.

Not long after, a large rescue team arrived. In addition to the safety officers, there was also a full medical team. They surrounded the two people and examined them, then pinned Cheng Zizhuo down on the spot and carried him away on a stretcher.

Cheng Zizhuo struggled on the stretcher: "I'm fine, I'm almost recovered..."

But it was useless. His struggle was quickly and ruthlessly suppressed. He only had time to slip Xia Muqing a note with his cell phone and WeChat number on it.

"Contact me later!"

Xia Muqing waved to the stretcher as it went away: "Bye, get well soon."

Compared to Cheng Zizhuo, who was covered in wounds, Xia Muqing hadn't suffered any serious injuries, and had actually gained quite a bit. The medical team gave her a quick checkup, found nothing amiss, and released her, leaving her with a card telling her to return for a full physical tomorrow.

Walking out of the strange space, Xia Muqing saw Xu Ling and others from afar, standing guard at the door with eager eyes.

Seeing her come out, Xu Ling was surprised and happy. With red eyes, she rushed over and hugged her: "Mu Qing, you are finally out!"

"Wow, I was so worried, are you okay?"

Xia Muqing patted her back: "Don't worry, I'm fine. Can't you see I'm fine?"

"Those who survive a great disaster will surely be blessed in the future. My Swift Dog has successfully evolved. I'll show it to you later. It's so beautiful—"

Before he could finish his words, another urgent call came from the side.

"Xia Muqing!"

Xia Muqing raised her head.

Just one meter away, he met Lu Wenzhen's joyful yet complicated expression.