37: Mink

"Ding! Attacking the comparison target is considered malicious competition, and this System will not issue rewards!"

Just as this thought arose, Xia Fei received a warning from the System.

Alright, he still couldn't attack.

Thinking about it, it made sense. If he directly killed the comparison target, what would be the point of comparing?

Wait... "System, I can't attack the other party, but can the other party attack me?"

"Yes, this System has no restrictions on others!"

Damn, what kind of System is this? It's too unfair!

"This System aims to accelerate the host's growth. The comparison is meant to motivate the host. Malicious competition would greatly reduce the motivational effect."

"This System only issues rewards to the host. Regardless of the comparison results, others will not benefit, so this System has no right to restrict others!"

"Alright, alright, you're always right!"

"Who made you the System?"

This was the first time he had heard the System say so much; usually, it played dead.

It seemed his idea had touched its bottom line.

"I hope you can provide a reward that satisfies me!"

"The rewards of this System will definitely exceed the host's imagination. Please look forward to it!"

Xia Fei nodded and said no more.

"During the process of absorbing souls, the ten thousand souls banner can feed some energy back to me."

"Before the comparison, I'll be able to reach Rank One Five-Star, which is a sure thing."

"What's the use of having many points? They can't be converted into Rank. The comparison only looks at Rank!"

"Treasures that enhance strength aren't that easy to find. I don't believe Lin Xingyu can find them!"

After a short rest, Xia Fei embarked on the path of monster slaying again.

Under the blood-red setting sun, his black hair fluttered in the wind.

With a wave of his hand, hundreds of specters were summoned, charging majestically forward... The sun set, and its afterglow dyed the sky red.

Lin Xingyu put away his wind-splitting blade and looked at the setting sun ahead.

"It's getting late. Let's stop here for today."

After a day of grinding monsters, his gene value increased to 263.

Thanks to the increase in gene value, the capacity of Lin Xingyu's spiritual energy was now 2.6 times what it used to be.

Whether using skills or spirit gear, both required spiritual energy to drive them.

Increased spiritual energy meant stronger bursts and longer endurance.

Theoretically, if he had enough spiritual energy, he could even blow up the world.

After a busy day, Lin Xingyu's trial points had already exceeded two thousand.

At this moment, Wang Ledian walked over, dragging the corpse of a Thorn Wild Boar.

"Let's have a barbecue. I brought some barbecue ingredients!"

"Old Dian, you're amazing! You didn't forget about barbecue even during the trial!"

Wang Chiyao rubbed her slightly swollen eyes, excited.

"These are basic operations. How can you not bring barbecue ingredients for wilderness survival?"

Wang Ledian looked smug.

Everyone helped set up the bonfire and cut the beast meat.

The flames crackled, fat dripped, and a rich aroma filled the air.

This was only possible because they were gathered together, strong enough not to fear attacks from exotic beasts.

If they were to spend the night alone, they would never dare to do this.

Lin Xingyu also took out some happy water and distributed it to everyone.

"Here, have some!"

Everyone subconsciously took the happy water.

Three bewildered faces were present—no, two bewildered faces.

Li Hongyang had witnessed Lin Xingyu's abilities, so he was relatively calm.

Wang Ledian and Wang Chiyao were different; they stood stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

This was too fake!

Who would bring happy water to a trial?

Although carrying such items was not prohibited in the trial, still... Wang Ledian himself felt it was incredible. He had brought a giant backpack into the Secret Realm.

But not long after entering the Secret Realm, he discarded most of his supplies.

That stuff was too much of a hindrance.

"I picked it up on the way to the restroom. Don't mind these details, everyone!"

Lin Xingyu unscrewed a bottle of happy water and took two big gulps.

A cool sensation flowed from his throat into his stomach.

"Burp—!"

"Refreshing!"

He let out a loud burp without any regard for his image, then picked up a piece of roasted meat and began to eat it heartily.

He had to admit, Wang Ledian's cooking skills were indeed good.

The meat was roasted crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and paired with happy water, it was indescribably pleasant.

Seeing this, the others stopped overthinking and began to eat and drink heartily.

After a day of monster grinding, everyone was hungry... Just as everyone was feasting, a rustling sound came from the bushes not far away.

A Spirit Sniffing Sable, pure white all over, poked its head out, its nose twitching constantly, its eyes fixed on the roasted meat.

"Look! There's a Spirit Sniffing Sable over there!"

Wang Ledian lowered his voice and gently poked Wang Chiyao.

The little creature seemed to understand human speech and immediately retreated into the bushes.

But a moment later, it was drawn back by the aroma of the roasted meat, poking its head out again, revealing a pair of round little eyes.

At this moment, Lin Xingyu also saw the Spirit Sniffing Sable's information.

"Spirit Sniffing Sable"

"Rank: Rank One Three-Star"

"Remarks: Acute sense of smell, possesses danger perception ability, can be kept as a pet."

"It can be a pet!"

Lin Xingyu's eyes lit up. Pets were very rare.

Unfortunately, this one wasn't suitable for him.

He had already set his sights on the Dragon Hawk; how cool would that be to ride out?

However, this little creature was quite cute and had danger perception abilities, so it was quite suitable for Wang Chiyao.

"Chi Yao, this little guy can be taken as a pet. Do you want to try?"

"Oh, really?"

Wang Chiyao had been staring at the Spirit Sniffing Sable, almost drooling.

She had no resistance to such fluffy little things.

"Try with roasted meat!"

Lin Xingyu cut off a slice of roasted meat and handed it to Wang Chiyao.

Wang Chiyao took the roasted meat and wiggled it at the Spirit Sniffing Sable.

The little creature's eyes followed the roasted meat, but it didn't dare to come forward.

Seeing this, Wang Chiyao wasn't in a hurry. She threw the roasted meat onto a nearby rock.

"Little one, here you go!"

The Spirit Sniffing Sable's ears perked up, and it circled the rock twice.

Suddenly, it darted up, snatched the roasted meat, and was about to run.

But then Wang Chiyao cut off another piece of roasted meat and wiggled it in her hand.

The Spirit Sniffing Sable immediately froze in place, its mouth still stuffed with roasted meat.

"Do you want to eat this every day?"

Wang Chiyao's eyes held a smile.

The Spirit Sniffing Sable looked at the roasted meat, then at Wang Chiyao.

Finally, it slowly rubbed against Wang Chiyao's feet, fawningly nudging her shoe with its head, and gazing at the roasted meat with longing eyes.

"Haha, it really is a little foodie!"

Wang Chiyao handed the roasted meat to the Spirit Sniffing Sable and picked it up... The rest was simple.

Everyone ground the spirit crystals into powder and drew the contract formation.

This was available on the Evolver Forum, and everyone would remember it.

No one knew if they would encounter a suitable pet, so it was always right to remember it.

Soon, the formation was complete.

Wang Chiyao carried the Spirit Sniffing Sable into the formation.

Beams of light lit up, finally transforming into two imprints that disappeared into their foreheads respectively.

This was a special contract for beast taming, allowing communication between the master and pet, ensuring eternal loyalty.

High-level beast tamers could even use the contract to open a beast-taming space, allowing their beasts to live inside.