[Evolution Guide]
It can recommend evolutions based on the unique traits of the beast. Within certain limits, it consumes the master's spiritual awareness to simulate evolutions.
Thinking of her other innate talent, Li Miao felt a surge of excitement.
This talent was practically the pinnacle for a Beast Trainer.
Of course, the most crucial aspect was the "simulation" ability—something that could unquestionably be called a beyond-SSS-tier talent.
Though Li Miao hadn't yet tried using the simulation, she had already decided to pursue the path of a Beast Trainer.
No joke—only a fool would pass up a lucrative opportunity.
With Beast Trainers making so much money, how could she not become one?
Moreover, if Li Miao remembered correctly, there were only three months left before the college entrance exams. In those three months, she had to level up "Erha" to Level 20 and then contract a new beast to secure her admission to the prestigious LinYu University.
With that in mind, Li Miao chatted with Jiang Huan for a while longer before suggesting they head home to train.
"Sure, I was just about to go back too," Jiang Huan said.
"But… why don't we make a bet?"
Li Miao shot her a sideways glance. "What do you want to bet this time?"
"Let's see whose beast performs better in the exam in three months—my Lanbao or your Erha. The loser treats the winner to a month's worth of milk tea. Deal?"
"No problem, but a month's worth is too little. How about a year?"
Li Miao grinned slyly. "Well? Do you dare?"
"Bring it on!"
Jiang Huan didn't hesitate.
Perfect.
Li Miao adored this kind of blissfully unaware enthusiasm.
She patted Jiang Huan's head sympathetically. "Sweetie, remember to bring your wallet in three months. I'll take a large lemon milk tea, 70% sugar, 30% ice."
Jiang Huan: "…"
"You act like you've already won."
Rolling her eyes, she waved at Li Miao. "Whatever. See you in three months."
"Sure~"
Li Miao cheerfully waved back, then turned her attention to Erha once Jiang Huan was gone.
Erha: "?"
"You don't want me to lose either, right? Right?"
Li Miao smiled kindly. "Sweetie, if you don't run at least 10 kilometers today, you'll be wearing a lovely new dress tomorrow. Got it?"
Erha immediately nodded vigorously: No problem, leave it to me!
One hour later.
Erha lay on the ground, tongue lolling, staring blankly at the sky beyond the balcony window.
Ah.
What had twisted its simple doggy life into this nightmare?
It was her—that demon of a master!
"Erha, you've still got one kilometer left. If you don't finish it, the dress comes out!"
"Woof woof woof!"
I'm running! I'm running! No dress, please!
Instantly reinvigorated, Erha sprang up like it had been electrocuted. "Woof woof woof!"
For honor! For dignity! I, Erha, the chosen one, can do this!
Li Miao nearly choked on a bite of apple, her expression cracking.
When had Erha become such a drama queen?
Unable to bear the sight of that derpy, tongue-lolling face any longer, she averted her gaze from the sprinting dog and picked up her phone to check the class group chat.
[Homeroom Teacher]
@Everyone: Over the next three months, all students must level their beasts to at least Level 15. After reaching Level 15, submit your beast's details to me and attend a one-week pre-exam training camp.
[Class President Yang Qing]
Got it!
[Vice President Chen Xiyang]
Understood!
[The Universe's Most Handsome Qiao Yu]
+1.
…
Ah, the familiar routine.
Felt almost nostalgic.
With a fond sigh, Li Miao copied the message and pasted her response.
[Li Miao]
+1.
Setting her phone down, she turned her attention to leveling up Erha.
Normally, a beast's progression depended on its innate talent. But plenty of beasts slacked off despite having potential.
Before unlocking her parallel memories, even Erha had often tried to weasel out of training with its cuteness.
Now, though?
Seeing it fight tooth and nail for dignity, Li Miao was satisfied.
Still, reaching Level 15 in three months wasn't easy for someone from an average background—much less her goal of Level 20.
But there was no choice.
LinYu University was one of the top beast-training academies in the country, with far higher standards than most. Given her dual talents, wasting this opportunity was unthinkable.
During the first two months, beasts and masters typically bonded and built a foundation. A strong foundation increased the odds of a successful evolution—some even jumped straight to Silver-tier.
Yes.
Evolution tiers could improve, but it depended heavily on the beast's base stats.
Attributes like speed and physique directly influenced tier upgrades.
With luck, a beast with decent potential might evolve straight into higher tiers.
Though Silver and Gold-tier were considered the best starter beasts, most beginners only had Bronze-tier. Only those from wealthy backgrounds had access to higher-tier beasts from the start.
A Silver-tier beast was inherently stronger than Bronze, but higher-tier beasts also placed greater demands on the master's spirit. Not everyone could sustain a Silver or Gold-tier contract right away.
Had Li Miao started with a Silver or Gold-tier beast, she'd probably have keeled over during the initial contract.
"But luckily, Erha's just Bronze-tier."
Post-contract, if Erha upgraded its tier, she'd benefit from the feedback.
Glancing at Erha's stats:
[Beast: Erha
Race: Siberian Husky
Attribute: Ice
Tier: Bronze (+)
Level: 1 (+)
Nature: Playful, Energetic
Status: Exhausted
Passive Skill: Boundless Energy (Gold+)
Active Skills: Bite (Beginner+), Paw Strike (Beginner+), Wise Stare (Beginner+)
Base Stats: Speed 5 (+), Physique 10 (+), Attack 5 (+), Defense 10 (+)
Training Points: 1]
"Huh?"
The Tier option was clickable now?
Curious, she tapped it.
[Tier: Bronze (Consume 10 spiritual awareness points to simulate a tier evolution. Note: Never underestimate a dog's determination—after all, this one fights for its dignity.)]
Li Miao: "…"
She had so many thoughts about this.
Was this really an innate talent and not some system cheat?
"Whatever. Now, the Level—Wait. Points can be used to level up my beast? Holy—"
This talent was insane!
It even had stat allocation!
Excited, she checked the base stats and confirmed that Training Points could be directly invested into them.
This was way better than just leveling up!
Base stats determined a beast's potential—its growth ceiling. Normally, improving them required expensive services from specialized trainers.
But Li Miao didn't have that kind of money, so…
Her eyes gleamed.
"Deep Blue, allocate points!"
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