Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Roar!

 

Accompanied by a furious roar, a thick black column of fire spewed from the throat of the Hell Gale Wolf, causing the surrounding air to distort under the intense heat.

 

This was the Hell Gale Wolf's ultimate skill, Hell Howl.

 

Hellfire is different from other flames; it can ignore the enemy's armor defense and inflict true damage!

 

The terrifying wave of fire overturned the nearby ruins, and the column of fire pierced through the body of the Poison-Tailed Scorpion like a giant sword.

 

After a long time, the air temperature gradually decreased.

 

In the shattered ruins, the Poison-Tailed Scorpion was reduced to a pile of blackened charcoal, unrecognizable, dead beyond recognition.

 

A system notification sounded.

 

"Ding~"

 

"Congratulations to the host for hunting a magical beast and unlocking the [Newbie First Kill] achievement."

 

"Awarding achievement reward: one bottle of [Cognitive Enhancement Potion]"

 

"The reward has been issued. Please check your warehouse."

 

Xiao Xingyu opened the system warehouse to check the reward.

 

Cognitive Enhancement Potion: When fed to a beast, it can greatly enhance the beast's intelligence, allowing it to learn combat skills beyond its level.

 

Combat skills are the battle techniques of beasts.

 

Once the Hell Gale Wolf takes this potion, its intelligence will improve.

 

Even though its current level is just a beginner, it can transcend levels to learn combat skills that only mature or complete beasts can learn.

 

In other words, it's like a young Guo Jing practicing the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms ahead of time.

 

The power might be greatly reduced, but it would be more than enough to deal with peers of the same age.

 

At this moment, the audience was in dead silence.

 

"The magical beast is dead?"

 

Someone timidly asked.

 

Xiao Xingyu walked to the Poison-Tailed Scorpion's corpse and picked up a green crystal core.

 

After a magical beast dies, it leaves behind a crystal core, known as a magical beast crystal core.

 

Magical beast crystal cores are essential materials on the path of beast evolution.

 

This is a beginner-level poison-attribute crystal core, not very valuable or useful.

 

But for Xiao Xingyu, who has just entered the ranks of beast masters, even the smallest gain is worthwhile.

 

Xiao Xingyu casually tossed it, and the Hell Gale Wolf opened its mouth and swallowed the magical beast crystal core.

 

Normally, the Hell Gale Wolf, being primarily a fire-attribute beast, would have a repulsive reaction or even be poisoned by consuming a poison-attribute magical beast crystal core.

 

However, the Hell Gale Wolf's hell lineage is unique, immune to all poisons, so consuming this poison-attribute magical beast crystal core does not repel it and even strengthens its body.

 

"Everyone, the magical beast is dead, rest assured."

 

Xiao Xingyu stomped on the Poison-Tailed Scorpion's corpse, turning the blackened body into ashes that drifted away with the wind.

 

Seeing this, the crowd wept with joy.

 

"Great, we survived!"

 

"Xiao Yu, you are truly a hero of Qingfeng City!"

 

"We are proud of you!"

 

These neighbors near the market have watched Xiao Xingyu grow up from a child in split pants.

 

At some point in time, the little boy who liked to climb walls to peep at Widow Wang bathing had grown into a young beast master fighting to protect his home.

 

Xiao Xingyu did not bask in the cheers and gratitude but walked to Xiao Ruoxue's side.

 

"Sister, you've been frowning. Aren't you happy I got into Qinglong Academy?"

 

Xiao Ruoxue was momentarily dazed, adjusted her emotions, and forced a smile: "Ha~ Happy, of course, I'm happy for you, and very proud too!"

 

"Sister is acting strange today!"

 

"This is obviously a forced smile; she seems to have opinions about me becoming a beast master..."

 

"Maybe I'm just overthinking."

 

The siblings exchanged a smile, each hiding their thoughts.

 

At this moment, a little girl tugged at Xiao Xingyu's sleeve.

 

"Brother Xingyu, I want to become a beast master like you in the future!"

 

Xiao Xingyu squatted down and pinched the little girl's cheek.

 

This little girl was the one who fell while fleeing and was supported by Xiao Ruoxue earlier.

 

The little girl looked about ten years old, small and thin due to long-term malnutrition.

 

"What's your name, little sister?"

 

"My name is Zhou Siyu."

 

"Zhou Siyu, I believe you will become a beast master, but before that, you need to eat well and grow strong!"

 

Xiao Xingyu opened his backpack, took out a buttered bread, and placed it in the little girl's hand.

 

The little girl's mother, standing beside her, covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face.

 

The mother's face was full of guilt, as she hadn't fed her child a full meal in a long time.

 

A piece of buttered bread represents the harsh reality of the impoverished in this era, living like ants.

 

Xiao Xingyu did not sympathize with these people, as this era is one of survival of the fittest, and the strong never complain about the environment.

 

Therefore, what he gave to Zhou Siyu was not just bread but encouragement.

 

"Brother Xingyu, thank you. When I grow up, I also want to attend Qinglong Academy!"

 

"Is that so? By the time you get into Qinglong Academy, I might be able to become the dean of Qinglong Academy!"

 

Xiao Xingyu casually joked, patting Zhou Siyu on the head.

 

As night fell, a torrential rain enveloped Qingfeng City.

 

Giant waves surged by the sea, and two red balls appeared on the sea

The shadow was the eyes of a water-type magical beast.

 

Budget Hotel.

 

"Xiao Yu, isn't staying at a hotel a bit extravagant?"

 

"Sis, Qinglong Academy offers scholarships. We can't afford a house yet, but staying at a hotel for a few days is fine."

 

Xiao Xingyu had no choice but to bring his sister to a hotel. Their previous low-rent apartment complex had been destroyed by invading magical beasts, leaving the building in ruins.

 

Marketplaces, low-rent housing, orphanages...

 

These areas located on the outskirts, lacking significance in urban development, receive neither timely rescue nor funding for reconstruction when trampled by magical beasts.

 

Such is the harsh reality, so Xiao Xingyu had to use his scholarship from Qinglong Academy to secure a hotel room for his sister and himself.

 

Xiao Xingyu booked a standard room with two beds. The amenities were basic, with signs on the air conditioner and television indicating they were "awaiting repair."

 

But at least the room was clean and tidy.

 

Xiao Xingyu lay on the bed, stretching lazily, "Sis, there's a week until school starts. Let's stay here in the meantime."

 

Beast master freshmen have no summer vacation since all major beast academies begin their terms in a week.

 

As night deepened, Xiao Xingyu slept soundly, unaware of a shadow approaching him in the dark.

 

It was his sister, Xiao Ruoxue.

 

Xiao Ruoxue approached him, lifted the blanket, and unbuttoned his pajamas...

 

On Xiao Xingyu's back was an inconspicuous birthmark.

 

"The Dragon Mark Curse is still there, indicating the seal on the Dragon King's spirit remains intact."

 

"But how is Xiao Yu able to form a contract with beasts and become a beast master?"

 

"This defies logic!"

 

After ensuring her brother was covered again, Xiao Ruoxue left the hotel alone and found a phone booth.

 

"Hello, Xiao Yu has become a beast master and got into Qinglong Academy."

 

There was a long silence on the other end before a response came.

 

"It seems it's fate's design. Stay by Xiao Yu's side."

 

Xiao Ruoxue nodded, "Yes, I understand. I will keep an eye on Xiao Yu."