105: Being fleeced, unhappy
Luo Chen and the other two, following Chang Heng's instructions, only used their mental energy to circulate through the various acupuncture points within the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger.
This simple simulation seemed quite easy to Luo Chen, as he quickly completed one circuit according to the path. When he opened his eyes,
he found that his two companions, who were simulating at the same time as him, were still facing the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger with their eyes closed, looking like they were struggling to maintain the circulation of their mental energy.
Luo Chen quietly frowned, pondering to himself. By his estimation, Liu Yunjing was able to cultivate his Hunting Hound to the King Beast stage.
Given his mental strength, he shouldn't be struggling so much during the simulated operation.
Could it be that there was something he hadn't noticed?
Or perhaps, the benefits he gained from transmigrating weren't just higher mental strength, but also some other hidden advantages.
Chang Heng saw Luo Chen open his eyes early, and his mental energy didn't seem to be significantly depleted. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
In just a few days, after receiving the blessing of the Muxin Qingyang Bird, this little fellow's growth had exceeded his expectations.
He walked over to Luo Chen's side, "Finished the simulation?"
Luo Chen blinked, and eventually nodded in acknowledgment.
Chang Heng pointed at the materials in front of him, "Then you first refine these materials according to the steps, and then try to evolve the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger."
Luo Chen had no objections. He strictly followed Chang Heng's instructions for refining the materials, and the whole process was very quick.
He fed the refined potion into the mouth of the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger in front of him. This process went very smoothly, perhaps because Chang Heng was watching over him the entire time.
Then, Luo Chen used his mental energy to guide the energy contained in the potion, circulating it within the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger according to the simulated trajectory.
As the energy was absorbed, changes quickly appeared on the Bone-Spike Spirit Tiger.
The most obvious change was that the three bone spikes on its back flattened along the direction of its body, and the front side became sharper.
From a distance, it looked more like three cleavers were placed blade-up on its back.
Changes in other parts of its body were not as obvious, but the explosive power hidden within its physique and the aura around it had increased by more than a little.
race: Bone-Blade Tiger King
Rank: King Beast One Star
Type: Martial Type
State: Energetic
Aptitude: Good
Skills: 1. Pounce...
2. Golden Claw Blade...
3. Strike Weak Point...
4. Flying Bone Blade...
5. Tiger King's Might (Profound Tier): The Bone-Blade Tiger King awakens its Tiger King's Aura, capable of mentally intimidating other Beast Masters.
6. Annihilation Slash (Profound Tier): The three bone blades on the Bone-Blade Tiger King's back, following a certain operational pattern, continuously pursue the target.
7. Giant Spirit Bone Blade (Earth Tier): The three bone blades merge into a single, larger bone blade, possessing stronger attack power and destructive range.
Evolution Path: Not yet unlocked.
Since becoming a Breeder, as long as his mental energy allowed, Luo Chen's Beast Master evolutions were basically completed in one go.
However, the evolution process for other Breeders often involved failures, so in some cases, an un-grown Breeder was also the kind that burned through money and wasted materials.
At some point, the other two companions had exited their simulated State and were now looking at the Beast Master in front of Luo Chen with surprised gazes.
A hint of dejection appeared in Liu Yunjing's eyes, as if something called fighting spirit had been worn away.
Jiang Yiyi, on the other hand, was not so complicated; her gaze towards Luo Chen was simply curious, as if Luo Chen, the champion, was even more formidable than she had imagined.
"Succeeding on the first try is truly excellent. It seems you are indeed a born Breeder.
You are free to do as you wish now.
Yun Jing, Yiyi, if you have any questions about the process just now, you can ask me now."
Luo Chen's outstanding performance led Chang Heng to decide to let him operate freely, turning his teaching focus to the other two 'underachievers'.
Seeing that Chang Heng was no longer bothering him, Luo Chen looked at the Bone-Blade Tiger King in front of him, feeling a bit hesitant.
The materials and the Beast Master were provided by the City Lord's Mansion, so the ownership of this evolved Beast Master would obviously not belong to him.
Furthermore, the City Lord's Mansion's purpose was teaching, so they clearly wouldn't give him a breeding fee.
So he was being exploited again.
And as expected, in the coming days, he would continue to be exploited.
Thinking of this, Luo Chen felt terrible. How did he end up becoming Feng Qingyang's free labor?
However, whether to evolve or not, the initiative was still with him, although he felt that if he pretended to fail the evolution, Chang Heng would see right through it.
"Maybe I just won't come tomorrow?" Luo Chen thought silently.
...
On the morning of August 3rd, the second round of the Youth Beast Master Competition proceeded as usual.
Today, there were only 1653 contestants. If they were to fight in pairs, one contestant was destined to receive a bye.
Unfortunately, Luo Yang did not seem to be that lucky one.
Standing opposite him now was a man with a full beard, looking somewhat weathered.
Unlike others who had two Beast Masters in battle, he, like Luo Yang, had only one Beast Master standing beside him.
That Beast Master belonged to the ape and monkey race. Standing upright, it was nearly three meters tall, with a powerful physique and a fierce appearance. It was currently holding a large club, glaring menacingly at Chiyan next to Luo Yang.
Luo Yang looked at this never-before-seen Beast Master, secretly vigilant.
In the audience, Luo Chen's Eye of Truth swept over it, and he quickly learned the information about the ape-like Beast Master.
race: Giant Strength Spirit Ape
Rank: Spirit Beast Seven Star
Type: Martial Type
State: Excited, eager to try
Aptitude: Good
Skills: 1. Giant Strength (Profound Tier): The Giant Strength Spirit Ape possesses strength far exceeding Spirit Rank Beast Masters.
2. Club Proficiency (Profound Tier): The Giant Strength Spirit Ape has an even more exceptional talent in using club-Type weapons.
3. Mount Tai Press (Earth Tier): The Giant Strength Spirit Ape leaps high and smashes down fiercely, causing impact damage to the central area of the target and shock damage to enemies at the edges.
4. Gigantification (Profound Tier): Able to increase its body size by a certain proportion.
5. Solid Skin (Profound Tier): The Giant Strength Spirit Ape's skin is more solid, possessing more formidable defensive power.
Evolution Path: Not yet unlocked.
After the match began, neither Luo Yang nor the bearded man opposite him launched an attack immediately.
Instead, they observed each other for a while.
The fierce Giant Strength Spirit Ape first doubled its size, becoming a small giant nearly five meters tall,
then leaped high into the sky. Its terrifying jumping ability left a small deep pit where it took off.
It only began to fall rapidly towards Luo Yang and Chiyan's position after reaching a height of a hundred meters.