Beast taming, starting from zero point-Chapter 963 - 781: The String Has Broken_2

"What other ways are there to obtain a spot in the Energy Pool?" Billet asked casually, more out of boredom.

"Sorry, I’m not entirely sure," the staff member responded respectfully. "The method changes every year."

Billet took a small sip of the coffee that had just been served and remarked,

"I heard that your Energy Pool doesn’t allow King-level Pet Beasts to enter?"

The staff member replied warmly, "That was last year’s rule. This year, the Energy Pool’s reserves are sufficient, and King-level Pet Beasts can absorb enough energy to advance by a small stage."

A "small stage" refers to advancing from the early stages to the mid stages, or from the mid stages to the late stages.

Allowing King-level Pet Beasts to advance by a small stage without side effects indicated that this year’s Energy Pool had significantly higher energy reserves compared to the previous year.

More energy was undoubtedly a good thing. More Bing’ai Palu absorbing energy meant faster progress... Billet thought as he took another sip of coffee.

"Sir, are you not planning to try this project?" the staff member asked.

Billet set the coffee cup down, "Is it free for me?"

"Only those with an Honor Ring can access the project free of charge," the staff member answered tactfully.

"Then I’d rather not try it," Billet said calmly.

The staff member: "..."

...

Within the Barrier.

Inside the Energy Pool.

Lubao gradually felt bewildered.

It remembered its Beast Tamer saying that absorbing this energy should feel comfortable, with no side effects. Only when the body’s current energy limit was exceeded and forced absorption occurred would there be pain.

Even Xun Xun had opened up the computer, searched up information, and explained that staying inside longer was an indication of greater talent.

If Lubao felt pain this fast, did it mean its talent was not very high...

"Bing’ai!"

The sharp pain jolted Lubao out of its thoughts.

The blue gemstone on its forehead radiated a light, allowing it a brief moment to collect itself and think again.

If it returned now, wouldn’t its Beast Tamer be disappointed...

"Bing’ai!!!"

At this thought, Lubao’s gaze turned sharp, its expression resolute.

It let out a roar.

In an instant, the previously calm Energy Pool churned into a vortex, spinning wildly.

At the vortex’s center, Lubao endured a sensation as if its body was being torn apart.

At the same time, the Immutable Stone hanging around its neck emitted an intense white light.

"Chirp chirp!"

Air currents surged, creating gusts of Wild Wind. Qiao Sang was blown off the branch she was perched on.

Her reflexes were swift—she quickly grabbed hold of a passing green leaf with her wings and claws.

But the next moment, the branch holding the leaf cracked under the pressure of the wind, and Qiao Sang was sent tumbling down again.

Fortunately, the dense forest and thick vegetation provided some cushioning.

Qiao Sang fell from one tree to another, and finally landed in a shrubbery, the successive impacts reducing the pain.

Once everything calmed down, Qiao Sang found herself at the edge of a bush, only about ten meters away from the Energy Pool.

Her first instinct was to look in Lubao’s direction, and instantly, her pupils contracted.

The first thought that came to Qiao Sang’s mind was: "From this distance and angle, Lubao looks enormous!"

The second thought was: "Holy crap, the Immutable Stone is glowing?!"

The Immutable Stone was known for suppressing Pet Beasts’ evolution. When Beast Tamers wanted to further train their Pet Beasts in their current stage, unlock their hidden potential, or guide their evolution along a planned route rather than allowing an energy-based evolution, they would equip the Immutable Stone on their beasts.

When the Immutable Stone glowed and activated, it indicated the energy inside the Pet Beast had reached the level necessary for evolution!

Lubao’s energy had already reached an evolutionary threshold?!

In that moment, Qiao Sang’s mind was a chaotic blank.

From the Beast Taming Codex’s level indicators, it was clear Lubao was still at the early stages of the General-level.

And yet, within such a short span, it had gone from early-stage to late-stage Completion?!

No, Lubao didn’t follow a simple energy evolution method; it was breaking the General-level Pet Beast’s limits. Its level data had exceeded a count of one hundred thousand!

"Chirp chirp!"

Qiao Sang fought to contain her excitement and shouted: It’s fine now! Stop absorbing!

But her voice came out as nothing more than bird chirping.

Qiao Sang grew anxious.

Why was Lubao still absorbing? If this continued, wouldn’t something go wrong...

No, it had Healing Light, even if something went wrong it could recover...

But wouldn’t it hurt? The energy was clearly enough, yet it continued absorbing, unable to evolve...

"Chirp chirp!!"

Qiao Sang screeched again, straining her vocal cords.

Stop absorbing!

"Bing’ai..."

Lubao faintly felt as if it had heard its Beast Tamer’s voice amidst the haziness of the excruciating pain. It turned to glance sideways but saw nothing.

This couldn’t go on. Its current body was far too small for Lubao... Just as Qiao Sang prepared to slam into a nearby tree trunk to return to her true form and summon Lubao back into the Beast Taming Codex...

A large yellow bird flew in, landing beside her.

Its beak held a squirming worm.

A surge of intense danger bubbled in Qiao Sang’s chest.

The next second, her premonition came true.

The yellow bird pressed Qiao Sang’s body down with its wing, and slowly brought the worm in its beak closer.

"Chirp chirp!!!"

Qiao Sang’s mind exploded as she struggled frantically with every ounce of strength.

No!

I don’t want this!

Let me go back!!

Let me go back!!!

The disgusting, slimy sensation reached her lips. Amid unparalleled terror, distress, and disgust, Qiao Sang’s consciousness raced wildly.

And then, something inside her snapped.

...

Inside the global Soul Transfer Experience Pod, Qiao Sang’s eyes suddenly flew open, her body jolting upright as though emerging from a nightmare. She gasped for air like someone suffocating.

Her complexion was pale, and cold sweat drenched her forehead.

"Ya Ya!"

"Xun Xun!"

Yaobao and Xun Xun, who had been faithfully waiting at her side, squealed in delight upon seeing their Beast Tamer awaken.

But soon, they sensed something was wrong.

"Ya Ya!"

Yaobao’s expression turned anxious as it asked if something bad had happened!

"Xun Xun..."

Xun Xun looked worried.

Seeing this happen to the humans earlier had simply been amusing, but for it to occur to its Beast Tamer brought deep concern.

"What’s wrong? Did something happen?" Billet, sitting in the lounge area, stood and walked over to ask.

Qiao Sang gestured with her hand to indicate she was fine, but as she recalled that final sensation, nausea overcame her.

"Ugh..."

Qiao Sang clamped her hands over her mouth to keep herself from vomiting.

Instinctively, she wanted to rush out to find a restroom, but then she remembered something. With a wave of her hand, she summoned Lubao back into the Beast Taming Codex.