Chapter 27
After Zhong Qing said this, Xia Muqing immediately guessed that he was the "elder" who had scolded Cheng Zizhuo on the communicator before.
She suddenly felt a little emotional.
I didn't expect that Cheng Zizhuo, who looks so weird, actually has such a strong background in his family.
However, raising the third-level resources to the second level was a good thing for her after all. After thanking Uncle Zhong, Xia Muqing walked to the table and began to check the list of second-level cultivation resources.
A long and dense list, just as many as the third-level resources.
The Beastmaster Association is really wealthy.
With just a glance, Xia Muqing saw a lot of good things, including a few treasures that were obviously "bargains". Her breathing quickened and her heart beat fast.
Oh my god, Wind and Cloud Stone!
Isn't this one of the materials for the second-level evolution of Gale Hound?
There is also the Nightmare Bell, which is a powerful spiritual weapon. Mystical beasts can use it to comprehend the powerful move "Entering the Dream"!
There are also three golden leaves and boundless water...
Xia Muqing really wanted to rob the Beast Tamer Association. There were so many good things, but she was only allowed to pick one. Isn't this torture!
Reading down the list line by line, Xia Muqing's eyes fell on one of the lines and suddenly froze.
"Snake Shadow...Stone?"
She didn't recognize this thing, but the description on the list reminded her of another very rare and extremely powerful treasure.
Xia Muqing's blood flowed faster and she raised her head nervously: "Uncle Zhong, excuse me, can I see this in person?"
This was a very simple matter for Zhong Qing.
Five minutes later, the so-called "snake shadow stone" was taken out by the staff and placed in front of Xia Muqing.
"This was discovered by an adventurer at the Colorful Stone Beach in Area 7. We currently cannot determine its function. Based on the energy fluctuations detected, it can only be classified as a secondary resource."
The staff member explained diligently, "Because no second piece has been found so far, the institute can only infer from the vague shadows visible on the stone that it might be a material exclusive to snake-like mystical beasts. However, its use is unclear. Honestly, I personally do not recommend you choose this resource."
Zhong Qing frowned slightly after hearing this.
He was truly grateful to Xia Muqing and wanted to give her a piece of high-quality material from the bottom of his heart, so from his point of view, he actually didn't want Xia Muqing to choose the "Snake Shadow Stone" which was full of unknowns.
But before Zhong Qing could say anything, Xia Muqing had already grasped the stone in her hand with a beaming smile, as if she was not going to let go. "Thank you, thank you, Uncle Zhong. No need to look at it anymore, I want this!"
Staff: “…”
Zhong Qing: “…”
…
The procedures were handled quickly, and after more than ten minutes, this "Snake Shadow Stone" belonged to Xia Muqing.
Seeing her surprised expression, Zhong Qing was curious: "Do you know how to use this stone?"
Xia Muqing thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure. But I like unknown things and want to take them back for research."
Zhong Qing: “???”
After Xia Muqing left, Zhong Qing stood at the door of the Beastmaster Association, looked at her brisk back as she walked away, took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.
He took a deep breath, sighed deeply, and suddenly said, "You said geniuses, do they all like the unknown?"
Zhong Qing's voice was so soft that it drifted in the wind, and the staff couldn't hear clearly: "President Zhong, what did you say?"
Zhong Qing didn't seem to want him to answer, and only sighed to himself: "Unknown mysterious beast, unknown evolution, unknown materials, unknown world..."
"Everything unknown, mysterious, and full of possibilities will make them ecstatic and unable to control themselves. But behind all this, there are often endless dangers hidden."
The staff member laughed: "President Zhong, you can't say that."
“Isn’t every advancement of mankind based on endless curiosity and the constant pursuit of the unknown?”
Hearing this, Zhong Qing smiled, holding a cigarette in his mouth.
"You kid, you have quite a big vision."
…
Xia Muqing took a taxi and rushed home excitedly.
Along the way, she held the "Snake Shadow Stone" tightly, as if she was afraid that it would grow wings and fly away.
The Swift Dog looked at him strangely and came over to examine him curiously: "Awoo?"
What good stuff is this? Is it the same as the blue goo from last time?
Xia Muqing said with a smile: "They are not the same thing, but they are both super treasures. Xiao Jin, don't you want to be a dragon? This is the crystallization of the essence of the sky dragon."
"You can also call it Dragon Pill!"
The little koi's pupils suddenly contracted.
Dragon Pill, it’s actually Dragon Pill!
Oh my God, is there really a dragon pill in this world?
"Dragon Pill is just a metaphor," Xia Muqing explained. "The real story is that many years ago, there was a mysterious beast on the Colorful Stone Beach that wanted to evolve into a dragon beast king."
"It was halfway successful, condensing a dragon pill within its body. However, because it could not bear the overwhelming force, its body turned into powder the moment it evolved and dissipated between heaven and earth."
"Only this half-finished dragon pill remains. After years of exposure to wind and rain, it has gradually solidified into a fossil-like existence."
"But Xiao Jin, don't think this is just a half-finished product and nothing special. You have to know that dragons and phoenixes are the most difficult evolutionary forms of Xuan Beasts to obtain. Even if you only become a dragon for a second, it is still a sky dragon!"
Koi fish: “!!”
Listening to Xia Muqing's description of the grand scene, the koi fish swallowed hard, then looked at the "snake shadow stone" in front of it, its eyes almost shining.
"Gurgle!"
The Beastmaster Association was truly a bunch of idiots, mistaking the actual dragon's phantom for a snake's, thus wasting this priceless stone. Fortunately, they were foolish; now, Xiao Jin had to digest this dragon pill!
"Digest it?" Xia Muqing raised the corner of her lips. "Don't overthink it. Your small body can't even withstand one tenth of its power."
"When we get home, I'll polish its outer skin and find a chain to attach it to. From now on, you can carry it with you at all times, constantly feeling the dragon breath permeating from it and nourishing your spirit and will."
"If you wear it for a long time, your physical fitness will gradually improve."
The little koi nodded and clapped its tail happily.
If you can’t eat it right away, it’s a good idea to carry it with you.
And carrying a dragon pill with you, how cool does that sound!
The little hurricane dog was listening nearby and felt a little jealous.
“Ouch!”
Little koi can’t be eaten, can it be eaten?
It has already evolved to the first level, and its physical fitness has improved by more than one level compared to before. Besides, the word "divine dragon" sounds very powerful, and it also wants to change.
Xia Muqing touched the head of the Gale Dog: "Okay Xiaofeng, your second-level evolution is also very strong, no worse than the dragon."
"You can't eat the dragon pill, but you can soak it in water every day. It's not a bad thing to absorb some dragon breath..."
Little Swift Dog: "...Awooo!"
Great, drink the dragon pill in water!
Little Koi: “???”
Hey, that’s its dragon pill!
…
For the next period of time, Xia Muqing took the two mysterious beasts back to their daily life of going to school and training.
The Little Gale Dog mainly needs to master the power of the first-level evolution, and then practice the advanced skills after the advancement to perfection. The Koi Fish needs to continue to improve the power of existing skills, while working hard to absorb dragon breath, further improve physical fitness, and meet the needs of evolution as soon as possible.
During this period, Xia Muqing heard that Lu Wenzhen's family took him to another space again, but this time no one else was brought along. The Yuntu Beast finally evolved successfully into the Xiangyun Beast, and its combat power increased significantly.
The others' profound beasts hadn't reached the evolutionary stage yet, and none of them had first-level profound beasts before the competition. But one day, Xu Ling quietly told Xia Muqing that the coordination skills of Mingyueying and Yejingzhi had finally yielded results.
Xia Muqing brought the Gale Hound to practice against her and found that the power of the coordinated skills was indeed very strong. Even if she encountered an ordinary first-level mysterious beast, she could still compete with them.
Of course, it is still very difficult to beat the Swift Hound.
But in this way, Xu Ling became the hidden third fighting force in the team.
In reality, Mingyueying's strength already met the requirements for evolution, but Nightthorn still had a long way to go. The key to coordinated skills was balance. Xu Ling was worried that after Mingyueying evolved, the two profound beasts, with completely different strengths, would not be able to fully utilize their combined skills, and he was deeply troubled by this.
Xia Muqing gave her some advice: "Bring all the evolution materials with you and see what kind of battle mode the competition will adopt."
"If it's appropriate, we can first demonstrate the coordinated skills, and then let the Moon Warbler evolve to show its individual combat power. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"
Xu Ling suddenly realized: "Oh my god, that's great, Mu Qing. Where do all these crazy ideas come from?"
"It's decided, let's do it!"
Everything was ready. Three days later, early in the morning, Xia Muqing and her group boarded a bus under the leadership of Teacher Ni.
The competition will be held in Jiang City, the capital of J Province.
On the way, Teacher Ni handed everyone a copy of his own competition essentials and pointed out many common issues. Although many of the topics were old hat, Xia Muqing and the others listened attentively.
This is the last tactical guidance the team leader can give them before the competition begins.
Once the competition officially begins, Teacher Ni can only provide for their daily needs and is not allowed to offer any tactical suggestions.
This was the rule for the provincial competition, a test of students' on-the-spot decision-making and tactical planning. City S, being a stickler for rules and prioritizing student development, consistently adhered to this rule.
However, according to Teacher Ni, many teams from outlying cities are so focused on ranking that they don't adhere to the rules. Some even resort to shady tactics off the court to win. She cited incidents from previous competitions as examples, and everyone resonated with them, promising to remain vigilant.
Finally, Teacher Ni said, "Let's choose a team leader."
Xu Ling said first: "Xia Muqing, she is the strongest."
Jiang Li also raised her hand: "I agree."
Lu Wenzhen: "I have no objection."
The other three also responded. During the training period, they were all convinced of Xia Muqing's strength.
Before Xia Muqing could react, she was unanimously elected as the captain.
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She pulled Xu Ling's sleeve and whispered, "Why are you pushing me? I'm too lazy to do this."
Xu Ling also lowered her voice: "Are you stupid? Isn't the purpose of the competition to get special admission to prestigious schools and extra points on the college entrance exam? Being the captain always has an advantage. Maybe the extra points are even greater."
Xia Muqing wanted to say that she didn't lack this advantage. She had complete confidence in the Swift Dog and the Koi Fish, and even if she wasn't the captain, she was sure they would win a good place in the competition.
But seeing Xu Ling winking at her, she knew that it was a good intention from her friend, so she did not refuse anymore and stood up to take the captain's badge from Teacher Ni.
At this time, the bus arrived at the station.
The prosperous Jiang City is in full view of everyone.
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