Chapter 163 - 163 145 Evolution

163: Chapter 145: Evolution 163: Chapter 145: Evolution Lu Ping’an noticed something was off about Meow early on. “She should have been contaminated around the same time as Lei Huoren, most likely both victims of the same incident. Their talents don’t seem too different, so there’s no reason for such a huge gap in their Abnormal Abilities.” Lu Ping’an had already noticed that Lei Huoren’s talent was strong, which was in stark contrast to the “Meow” of Lei Shuiyun from around the same time. Even at this moment, he still felt that the “Possession” ability was too subtle. Since he didn’t know, he naturally had to ask the knowledgeable cat. “During the possession process, the body disintegrates, so after the possession, one needs to rest for at least a week, and currently, it can only be used once a month. The worst part is that the target can only be a ‘cat’ and the transformation only lasts for less than half an hour of 2-tier combat power… What kind of garbage ability is this? And it’s rated 7.5 points?” As always, Lu Ping’an asked in a slightly provocative manner and waited for Da Mao’s response. In fact, Lu Ping’an could understand why the target was limited to “cats.” It’s still a principle of “Resonance Similarity” in spells, similar to the similarity between a deity’s statue and the deity itself. No wonder she must raise cats, and probably more in the future. Da Mao didn’t deny this possibility. “…2-tier is weak? You don’t understand at all. Possession is a burst amplification gained by the fusion of two souls and a body. At the end of the day, it’s still just a ‘one plus one’ amplification…” Da Mao lazily replied, but he seemed to be in a good mood. “What do you mean?” Lu Ping’an frowned. “Having a housecat with a single ‘buff’ reaching 2-tier combat power is already outrageous. The subject after possession is the housecat. Besides, even if we only talk about Lei Shuiyun, she doesn’t have a battle-profession, not even first-tier combat power.” “What?!” Lu Ping’an was instantly shocked, only now realizing the outrageous aspect of this ability. Meow is currently a first-tier Runner and a zero-order Beast Tamer, which means she has no Profession in the Combat Series and relies entirely on her innate Talent Abilities for combat power. Her combat skills, to put it nicely, were instinctive, and to put it bluntly, “Meow’s chaotic attacks.” Previously, Lu Ping’an regarded her as a “powerful beast”, but now, as he encountered more and more second-tier and third-tier warriors, he increasingly noticed the subtlety of her Beastification Ability. Even if her talent-enhanced body reached the Black Iron Lower Level standard, she would still be no more than a low-level Magic Monster in the Secret Realm without combat wisdom and combat skills. True ferocity, like Wang Hai, comes from the multiplication of one’s profession’s characteristics. “Even with such a low base, forcing her combat power to a 2-tier level isn’t still underwhelming? And this ability can grow, it’s just that Lei Shuiyun can’t handle it yet. The fusion of the two spirits is more than just a double amplification…” Da Mao was very honest, and he had even completed Meow’s professional planning. Shuiyun’s original plan was to take her “Little White” on the road after obtaining the 1-tier Beast Tamer rank and begin cultivating the “Fighter” path. If everything went smoothly, it would be her main profession. Actually, this isn’t wrong. In popular opinion, Fighters are the most suitable path for those with the “Beastification System.” This path doesn’t simply involve fighting with bare hands, but using one’s body to fight. It is a comprehensive self-control capability suitable for Beastmen and Sword Saint-like savages who rely on physical strength alone. Of course, one can also choose the “Awakener (Ascetic)” and martial monk route, which might be even more effective. But apart from the fact that Meow doesn’t have the qualifications, she’s already taking the Runner route even if she had the “Wisdom Root.” But now, following the original plan to take the Fighter route as her third profession would be a waste… “Gedalte, a battle-profession from another world, translates to ‘Cliff’s Fang,’ a powerful battle path for a ferocious Beast Clan in the mountains. Their totem spirits don’t reject other races borrowing their power, but they must have a strong claw and sharp fangs,” Da Mao casually mentioned a profession he had never heard of before. “Evil Gods?” It seemed that since there was no Official name, the answer to this question didn’t need to be asked. “By human law, anything not in the permit is considered an Evil God, but considering their behavior, they don’t count. Their position in their homeland is similar to our officially recognized gods. Seventy percent of the warriors in the strongest race of their world belong to the Cliff’s Fang.” Da Mao was very calm about it. “So it’s a mainstream route?” Lu Ping’an was a bit picky this time. He was feeling strangely anxious and annoyed. He was getting tired of this big cat teaching little cat and constantly having him convey messages while multitasking. He had had enough. Hey, hey, hey, I’m working overtime even after finishing work. What about my personal game time?! “Is it essential for a mainstream route to matter? It’s only popular because it’s powerful. Do you know how many Scholars and Scholar-derived professionals there are?” Da Mao got a little annoyed. The Cliff’s Fang was also one of his main paths, which he had traveled a long way to reach. In reality, that world was a very particular gravity-confused world with infinite spikes, full of cliffs and spikes everywhere and dangerous predatory creatures lurking here and there. Battle professions that could survive in such a world must be strong. Da Mao was quite excited, even exceptionally so. To Lu Ping’an, Da Mao seemed like the “lucky kid who accidentally drew the ace just by casually drawing a card.” He was racking his brains on how to develop Meow’s abilities so that they could be put to use sooner. Meanwhile, Meow stared at Lu Ping’an with expectant eyes, hoping to learn more from him. Taking a deep breath, Lu Ping’an reluctantly continued the narration. “Meow, the important thing right now is not for you to reach the first-tier of the Beast Tamer profession, but instead to find a way to make ‘Spirit Awakening Skill’ your first awakening ability. This skill can enhance a creature’s wisdom and spirituality, deepen its affection towards you, and is the most basic and essential abnormal ability for a Beast Tamer. When trained to its depths and paired with certain special professions, it can even be used on mechanical creations, making them your pet beasts. As for the secret to awakening…” The more he spoke, the more frustrated he became, even struggling to speak at points. Suddenly, Lu Ping’an stopped. “Something’s not right. Why am I feeling agitated just from talking casually? Big cat! Give me an explanation or I’ll cut off your network!” Finally, Lu Ping’an was sure his increasing frustration wasn’t only because he couldn’t play the game. Had he been tricked? The silence from the other end confirmed his suspicions – it must be the big cat’s doing! “…I-I had no choice, okay? The ‘polluted knowledge’ of the Beast Tamer’s Path conflicts with your Gardener profession, making you feel uncomfortable. With your current situation, you’ll be fine after a short break, don’t worry about it.” Big cat’s voice was getting lower and lower, seemingly a little uneasy. She didn’t worry about Lu Ping’an causing trouble for her; she only worried that he wouldn’t be willing to translate for her. She seemed too eager this time. Lu Ping’an helplessly sighed and directly said, “Continue”, then started translating once more. Big cat didn’t know him that well – if something only made him feel uncomfortable… it was better to quicken the pace and finish the work as soon as possible. “Next time, show a bit more faith in me… it’s just discomfort, I can handle it.” Even though Lu Ping’an and Little White hadn’t signed a contract yet, Lu Ping’an had already offered a sincere bargaining chip. It wasn’t that Lu Ping’an was open-minded, or for any sort of newcomer reasons, but rather that he was too poor. The kind of Life and Death Contract that could bind a third-tier would cost at least 100,000 points, and he couldn’t afford it right now, so he had to delay. Since it involved a deeper level of cooperation, merely being in debt wasn’t enough. Lu Ping’an had directly agreed to a Life and Death Contract, and Meow Meow had also agreed. Even after signing the Life and Death Contract, Lu Ping’an would likely still have to serve as a horn for a while. Aside from using some less lethal secrets to further investigate Little White’s creditworthiness, the main reason was that Lu Ping’an might trust Little White’s character, but not her abilities or intelligence. If he really told her, she might carelessly leak the secret and indirectly get herself killed. At least, Lu Ping’an needed to have some means of self-preservation before he could let Big Cat and the others meet. This was the hard requirement Lu Ping’an set for himself. “At least, third-tier…” Helplessly, Lu Ping’an had no choice but to act as a transmitter. In the short term, he needed to make up for Meow Meow’s “basics” and determine the latest courses and goals. “Beast Tamers can tame most creatures, including humans. Oh, except Magic Plants, which are all about the essential differences between magic plants and magic monsters…” Lu Ping’an tried to suppress his discomfort and slowly explained Big Cat’s understanding of the Beast Tamer profession. “…Our understanding is different from ordinary people’s. In the circulation balance of pollution, magic plants are actually. producers and absorbers; they directly absorb and convert pollution, reshaping their surroundings to suit their growth. Whereas ordinary magic creatures, including humans, are consumers and predators who desire more and more ‘delicacies,’ so they need stronger minions. The two have different evolutionary directions and essences, being entirely incompatible and even conflicting with each other…” “…Magic Potions? They can indeed be considered as the essence of magic plants. When we consume Magic Potions, it’s like a predatory act on a memetic level, a sort of complement. To raise beasts, Beast Tamers need to buy a lot of Magic Potions, which are very expensive. Damn Gardeners… ahem, the miraculous Gardeners are best at making money off of people like you, Beast Tamers…” The vast amount of “Beast Tamer-related” polluted knowledge made Lu Ping’an’s head spin. But he could still barely persist with his eyes squinted. Although the more he spoke, the more slurred his words became, at least he could continue. Since doing this was necessary, he’d better finish as soon as possible. But, it was Meow Meow who couldn’t endure it first. “No more lessons, Meow! I’m starving, Meow! The canteen’s out of food… why did you hit the cat, Meow! Ahhh, stop hitting, stop hitting!”