1: Awakening

Star City.

Tianshui Plaza.

A bustling crowd gathered here, looking very lively.

"Su Bai, awakening successful."

"Awakened profession: Beast Master."

A gentle voice resounded throughout Tianshui Plaza, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"Beast Master? Why him?"

"Exactly, why can that guy Su Bai become a Beast Master?"

"He's either sleeping or on his way to sleep. Is the heavens really that kind to him?"

"Damn it, I'm not convinced..."

...Disorderly shouts reached Su Bai's ears, causing him to raise an eyebrow slightly.

Are these guys really that unwilling to see him do well?

Sure enough, jealousy is human nature.

It's just a pity these guys don't know that awakening as a Beast Master was completely within his expectations.

With a thought, a transparent panel appeared before Su Bai.

【Name: Su Bai】

【Profession: Beast Master (Awakened)】

【Level: 1】

【Strength: 7】

【Constitution: 6】

【Agility: 7】

【Spirit: 6】

【Overall Combat Power: 5】

【Skills: Life Contract, Beast Pet Space】

【Beast: None】

【Divine Talent (God): (Activated)

(Beast Unification: The host can choose any one of his contracted Beasts to share their talent attributes. The host can completely inherit the Beast's talent abilities and basic attributes for one hour. (Talent cooldown: two hours.))

(Holy Eyes of Eradication: The host can view the attribute panel of any professional and can detect the hidden evolution routes of Beasts. Note: Hidden evolution routes can significantly increase the Beast's rank.)

(God · Contract: Issue a contract command to successfully contract a Beast with 100% certainty.)】

"It's actually a Divine Talent!"

Su Bai clenched his fists, a hint of excitement on his face.

This was a Divine Talent; he had never heard of such a thing before.

"Su Bai, you're amazing! A Beast Master profession! If you ever make it big, don't forget us."

"That's right, as long as you can cultivate a Beast of the Beast Master Class, you can basically walk sideways in low-level dungeons."

"Forget the Beast Master Class, as long as you can contract an awakened Beast, we can also enjoy the good life with you."

"When you get rich, you must not forget us good brothers..."

The classmates standing beside Su Bai showed a hint of envy in their eyes.

If he hadn't heard what these guys were saying under the high platform just now, he might have actually believed their blessings.

However, these people were very realistic; they didn't hold back on the pleasantries.

He was in no mood to deal with these classmates right now; he was already eager to contract his first Beast.

As a powerful partner of a Beast Master, the rank of the Beast is the most important.

It is well known that Beasts are divided into nine ranks: Mortal Rank, Awakened Rank, Transcendent Rank, Beast Master Class, King Rank, Lord Tier, Totem Rank, Ancestral Rank, and Mythical Rank.

Each rank represents earth-shattering changes.

And for a Beast to advance in rank, it requires abundant resources.

It is said that the resources required for an Lord Tier Beast to advance to the Totem Rank could completely cultivate a top-tier warrior.

Within the entire Meteor Empire, the strongest Beast currently should be the Ghost Vine cultivated by Luo Tian, known as the Meteor's number one Beast Master.

To enable the Ghost Vine to break through to a higher level, this esteemed individual dedicated his entire life's energy.

It is said that this Ghost Vine has already reached the legendary Totem Rank and has even developed its own sentience.

Everyone knows the power of a Beast Master, revered as a war machine.

But they also know how difficult it is to cultivate a powerful Beast.

Any terrifyingly strong Beast is tied to an endless amount of money.

"With my current financial resources, buying an awakened Beast should be no problem."

Su Bai looked at the balance in his bank card, thinking seriously.

It was precisely because he knew he would awaken as a Beast Master that he worked tirelessly at construction sites every day.

Three years, rain or shine.

Coupled with being an orphan, the government provided him with various subsidies, barely enough to save 250,000 star coins.

Star City Commercial Center.

As the largest commercial alliance in Star City, this place could be said to be the center of the entire city.

In this place, as long as you can afford the price, they can even get you an Beast Master Class Beast.

"Hello, sir, how may I help you?"

A tall service staff member walked over, not looking down on Su Bai because of his age.

"I'd like to contract a Beast. Can you show me around?"

"The rank is probably Awakened Rank!"

Su Bai stated his request.

"Alright, please follow me."

The woman's eyes lit up slightly, and she led Su Bai towards the second floor.

In a shop on the second floor, various boxes were displayed, all containing Beasts.

"Sir, would you like me to introduce them to you?"

The woman was very polite, and her service attitude was exceptionally good.

"No need, I'll just look myself."

Each box had a label with Beast information.

"Holy Eyes of Eradication, activate."

Su Bai glanced at the labels, then directly activated his talent skill.

【Snow Fox】

【Rank: Awakened Rank.】

【Skill: Ice Freeze】

【Price: 190,000 star coins】

【Hidden Evolution Route: (None)】

【Blaze Dog】

【Rank: Awakened Rank.】

【Skill: Flame Burn】

【Price: 180,000 star coins】

【Hidden Evolution Route: Blaze Dog (Awakened Rank) — Hellhound (Unknown Rank), materials required for evolution: 100 fire-attribute spirit stones, 1000 nutrient solutions, 1 Yin Fire Crystal】

【Ghost Wolf.】

【Rank: Awakened Rank.】

【Skill: Void Claw】

【Price: 200,000 star coins.】

【Long Evolution Route: Ghost Wolf (Awakened Rank) — Netherwolf (Unknown Rank)...】

【Water Spirit Turtle】

【Rank: Awakened Rank.】

【Skill: Weak Water Cage】

【Price: 180,000 star coins】

【Hidden Evolution Route: None】

...The dazzling array of Beasts made Su Bai's head spin; he wished he could just take all of them home.

Unfortunately, he was short on cash, and his level was only one. Before completing his profession change, he could only contract one Beast.

Most importantly, the Holy Eyes of Eradication could see the evolution routes of these Beasts.

As long as he prepared enough materials, he could make these Beasts evolve.

And by evolving along the hidden routes, the ranks of these Beasts would make a leapfrog advancement, which was what Su Bai valued most.

However, it seemed that not all Beasts currently had hidden evolution routes.

"Wait, what's going on here?"

Just as Su Bai was about to decide on a purchase target, he suddenly noticed a solitary cage in a corner, which immediately caught his attention.