9: Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Skill ②: Energy Ball (+)

Condensing one's spiritual power to unleash an Energy Ball that can explode...

With a mix of joy and worry, Li Wen handed the Budling in his arms to the shop assistant.

He was happy to encounter a Skill that could be learned again, but worried if this trait could truly be healed.

The female shop assistant looked at the Budling, and her usual deadpan, 'office worker' eyes came alive.

"Your pet is a Wood-attribute, so you could consider joining our Evergreen Dojo. We have an event recently, and if you perform well, you can learn for free."

"Oh, and my name is Lin Shiyu."

"The Dojo Master is my father. If you still plan to make any purchases, I can give you a 20% discount."

Li Wen originally thought she was a fellow Budling enthusiast, just like him, but he didn't expect her to have other identities.

Darn it, we're both working stiffs, why are you here just to experience life, huh?

Alright, now I'm the only workhorse here.

(*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)

But then again, this Dojo isn't one where you can earn badges. It has many other distinctions.

Firstly, there are commercial Dojos, like Lin Shiyu's family, which is a typical example.

Calling them Dojos, they are actually private tutors, no different from cram schools in his original world. Anyone can sign up, but since they are commercial Dojos, you definitely have to spend money to learn anything substantial.

Unless you're very good at 'py' (manual funny face).

Generally, there are other revenue streams. For example, the Budling might have been transferred from her family's Breeding Base to the park.

It still can't compare to Li Muyun's family, otherwise, she wouldn't need to work part-time.

Then there are heritage Dojos, with not many apprentices, only a few inheritors, but they usually have a complete cultivation lineage.

These inheritors usually don't participate in the College Entrance Examination because it's too much of a 'dimension-reduction strike' against their peers.

As for how strong they are, it's currently beyond what Li Wen can understand.

Taking back the pet after its treatment, Li Wen carefully observed the text on the panel. Thankfully, the [Slow Poison] trait had not acted up.

"Senior, don't worry, I'll definitely go check it out."

After leaving a promise, Li Wen and Li Muyun prepared to go home separately.

But as soon as they stepped out of the shop, Li Muyun asked the question that had been perplexing her.

"How exactly did Budling manage that mid-air two-stage dash?"

"You really want to know?"

Li Wen suddenly asked Li Muyun back in a show-offy manner, but when he turned to look at her, he saw a serious expression.

"Yes, please tell me."

Li Wen secretly thought, 'Oh no, I accidentally subconsciously treated her the way I would a brother.' He quickly became serious.

"Actually, it's very simple. My Budling has two dash Skills. You just need to pay attention to the timing and release them sequentially to achieve the effect of a two-stage dash."

"How is that possible? How can it learn other Skills before reaching its growth stage?"

Is that so? Is this some common knowledge I don't know about?

Li Muyun continued, "I have a younger sister who was accepted into the Ice Seal lineage. She told me that the reason lineages are strong is because they have ways to help pets learn more Skills in advance, improve their abilities in various aspects, and evolve early."

"So, you actually joined a lineage as well?"

"But that's not right. Don't lineages not participate in the College Entrance Examination?"

After much thought, Li Wen decided to start making things up. Since she was providing an easy way out, he would take it. He couldn't possibly say that he was exceptionally talented and had developed a lineage all by himself, right?

"Uh... actually, you guessed right."

"It's just that the lineage I joined is too small, so it's not recognized, and participating in the College Entrance Examination is allowed."

A lineage that's too small? Why would he say that?

Aren't all lineages small in number? Perhaps it's because the cultivation path of his lineage is relatively weak. Anyway, even if he's bragging, I'm willing to believe him.

Li Wen had indeed panicked just now. It seemed he needed to quickly pass the Beginner Breeder exam.

But looking at Li Muyun's expression, it seemed she wasn't overly suspicious of him, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

Actually, he had no need to worry at all. This wasn't information that ordinary people would know, and the world of pets is full of wonders. There are no two completely identical pets. Pets with an extra racial Skill are rare, but not nonexistent.

Except for the initial question.

Regarding that topic, Li Muyun herself wasn't surprised by that Skill at all. She was simply looking for a topic to talk about with Li Wen.

Her own Little Spring Spirit already possessed an additional racial Skill.

But now, she was indeed starting to become curious about this lineage Li Wen mentioned.

"You've kept it so well hidden. What lineage did you join, exactly?"

What kind of lineage could it be?

Lineage? Lineage?

"The lineage I joined is very obscure. It's called... Wind Spirit Moon Shadow."

After saying it out loud, Li Wen felt no burden. After all, it didn't exist now, but what if it did in the future?

So, how could the matter of temporal apprenticeship be considered lying?

Li Muyun thought about it and felt a little embarrassed, her pretty face slightly flushed.

Because she really couldn't find any information in her mind about this so-called Wind Spirit Moon Shadow.

It seemed Li Wen had already surpassed her, whether in cultivation plans or in battle. Although she hadn't used her beast-taming talent, he hadn't used his either.

What she didn't know was that Li Wen's talent had absolutely nothing to do with combat. If using his talent helped in battle, given Li Wen's personality, he would have activated it the moment he met someone.

Thinking this, Li Muyun had made up her mind to accept her father's suggestion and undergo special training for her pet with the Intermediate Breeder specifically hired for her. It was not only to catch up with Li Wen but also to prepare for the College Entrance Examination.

After a moment of hesitation, she took out a bell from her arms.

A bow was tied to the bell, making it look exactly like a girl's toy.

Li Wen could tell at a glance that it was a Soothing Bell, a high-grade item that, when worn for a long time, could slightly increase the wearer's mental power.

But he was completely bewildered, not knowing what to do with it.

Seeing Li Wen's expression, Li Muyun thought, 'Sure enough, he's already forgotten.' This bell was the first gift her father gave her in elementary school. She had lost it, and Li Wen helped her find it.

From then on, she paid a little more attention to him, and that was all.

"Next, I'm taking leave for special training."

"I probably won't go to the back mountain of the park anymore, so I might not see you."

"So I'm giving this to you. Let's both work hard."

Li Wen was startled at first, then refused.

"Still no, this is too valuable."

Although he really wanted it, he also had his principles.

"You clearly don't remember at all. You're the one who found it."

"Besides, I'm giving it to you mainly because I don't need it now. Look, Little Spring Spirit can't wear it either!"

"If you really think it's valuable, you can just return a gift to me later."

Hearing her say all that, Li Wen reached out and took the bell.

"Then I'll accept it. Let's both work hard."

"I will definitely surpass you."

Leaving that remark, Li Muyun ran off, leaving Li Wen alone.

"This kid is really a blockhead."

"Want to surpass me? How is that possible?"

Senior: What right do you have to call others out, huh?!