There are cases of discovering evolutionary paths for pets every year.
However, the vast majority of them are related to new breeds of pets.
Pets like Snowball, which have been domesticated for over a century and can be said to have been thoroughly studied by humans, should theoretically not be able to develop new evolutionary paths.
But that's exactly what happened.
Moreover, the examples are vividly presented before our eyes.
In a short time.
The three women from Guan Ning all felt a sense of unreality, as if they were in a dream.
It took them a while to come to their senses, and they all showed expressions of great surprise.
"Brother, this is a huge discovery!"
"Yes, if other people knew that Little Snowball actually has an evolved form, it would definitely cause a huge sensation!"
"Brother Lin is amazing!"
The three women chattered excitedly, expressing their shock and joy.
Guan Ning, in particular, was genuinely happy for Lin Ze.
Previously, Lin Ze only had a little snowball, making it almost impossible for him to become an apprentice beast tamer.
Let alone getting into the Beast Tamer Academy.
But things are different now; the evolved Ice Crystal Soul is clearly much more powerful.
Even if it cannot evolve again, its strength after reaching maturity should not be underestimated.
It's more than enough to pass the assessment for the Apprentice Beast Tamer qualification.
"No wonder my brother said he wanted to participate in the qualification assessment. So that's what he was up to."
Guan Ning looked at Lin Ze reproachfully.
Zhang Xiaoyun and Liu Siyan exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat embarrassed.
They were just thinking to themselves that Lin Ze was wasting his time.
Now it seems they were absolutely certain.
After all, it's a second-tier pet beast, so passing the apprenticeship assessment is a sure thing.
Even high-level difficulties are no problem!
Thinking of this, the two of them looked at Lin Ze with a slightly different gaze.
Previously, Lin Ze was just their friend's brother in their eyes, and they had no other thoughts about him.
But things are different now.
A high school student who possesses a second-tier pet beast is, in anyone's eyes, worthy of the title of genius.
A promising young genius will always be viewed differently.
Especially since Lin Ze is only eighteen years old and is tall and handsome.
From any perspective, it perfectly meets the aesthetic standards of young girls.
Having just experienced the hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress incident, the two of them are now at the peak of their affection for Lin Ze.
And so.
On the rest of the journey, Lin Ze keenly noticed that Zhang Xiaoyun and Liu Siyan were much more enthusiastic towards him.
Liu Siyan was still a little shy.
Zhang Xiaoyun was much bolder; her energetic body seemed to intentionally or unintentionally brush against his arm.
This left Lin Ze both amused and exasperated.
However, he quickly put the matter out of his mind and took a moment to check his achievements list along the way.
Just now, another new achievement was accomplished.
[First Battle Victory]: Win the first pet battle to achieve the achievement and receive 100 achievement points and 1 Soul Crystal (achieved, reward to be claimed).
Lin Ze immediately accepted the Soul Crystal and used it right away.
Looking at the Soul attribute on the panel, which had now increased to 2.8, he nodded in satisfaction.
Then.
Lin Ze then poured all 100 achievement points into his growth rate.
Increase the growth rate of Ice Crystal Soul to 44% in one go.
His strength level also skyrocketed to the second tier, sixth stage.
"This way, we have a much better chance of passing the internship assessment."
A smile appeared on Lin Ze's lips.
...
More than ten minutes later.
The group arrived at the Beastmaster Association building.
It just so happens to be the bi-weekly assessment of trainee beast tamers.
People were coming and going at the entrance of the building.
The vast majority of them were young students like Lin Ze and others.
Their expressions ranged from nervous and apprehensive to excited and thrilled.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiaoyun and Liu Siyan also became somewhat anxious and uncertain.
After all, this is the last assessment of internship eligibility before the college entrance examination.
If I fail, I won't be able to apply to the Beastmaster Academy.
This consequence is unacceptable to them.
"Don't be nervous, relax, you'll definitely pass."
Guan Ning gently encouraged her two friends.
It took almost half an hour to complete the whole process of queuing at the counter, registering, filling out forms, and getting a number.
The group then sat quietly in the waiting room for a while before their numbers were called.
A total of thirty people got up and followed the staff to the second floor of the building.
Lin Ze looked around.
Of the thirty people, only a dozen or so looked like students.
The youngest of the rest were in their twenties, and there were even a few middle-aged men in their thirties or forties.
This is not surprising.
Although the title of Apprentice Beast Tamer is only the lowest level of Beast Tamer, it is not easy to obtain.
Many people have to take the internship assessment ten or twenty times before they pass.
Many people never become apprentice beast tamers, even in their entire lives.
A moment later.
They were led to a spacious and brightly lit room.
The room was as big as a standard basketball court, but it was completely empty except for a two-meter-high stone tablet standing in the very center.
It is engraved with intricate and complex patterns.
"Origin Stone Tablet".
Someone in the crowd couldn't help but whisper.
Many people cast curious glances at the stone tablet.
The Origin Stone is a product of the Great Cataclysm.
Hundreds of years ago, as ferocious beasts descended from the dimensional rift, traces of primordial stone tablets appeared in various parts of the world.
No one knows where the Origin Stone came from.
All that is known is that the first Beast Tamers obtained the ability to control ferocious beasts from the Origin Stone Tablet.
After that, if a Beast Tamer wants to advance, they must pass the test of the Origin Stone Tablet and complete the baptism in order to succeed.
Today...
The Origin Stone Tablet has become an extremely precious artifact, receiving high attention and protection from the Federation and the Beastmaster Association.
Ordinary beast tamers can only see the Origin Stone Tablet within the Beast Tamer Association when they participate in the qualification assessment.
"Is that the Origin Stone Tablet? It doesn't look particularly special."
Zhang Xiaoyun said in a low voice.
"Shhh."
Guan Ning gestured for her to shut up.
"Someone's coming."
Five or six people dressed in the uniforms of the Beast Tamer Association walked in from outside.
The two men leading the group were middle-aged and each wore a silver badge on their chest.
That's the mark of a Silver Beastmaster.
The ranks of Beastmasters, from lowest to highest, are Apprentice, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Legendary.
Above that is the legendary King level.
In Pinghai City, a small third-tier city, a Silver Beastmaster is already considered a big shot.
The gazes of the crowd towards them suddenly held a mixture of awe and envy.
"Welcome everyone to today's assessment for trainee beast tamers."
One of the two, a tall, thin middle-aged man, said in a loud voice:
"My name is He Zhenwen, and I am a steward of the Pinghai branch of the Beast Tamer Association."
Another middle-aged man replied calmly, "Lu Peixin, also a deacon of this branch."
As they spoke, the staff behind them stepped forward and distributed the items they were carrying to the crowd.
Lin Ze quickly received a small bronze medal.
The front of the bronze plaque is divided into four small areas by three horizontal lines, with the words 'lower,' 'medium,' 'higher,' and 'superior' inscribed respectively.
"What you have now is the key to enter the Origin Stone Tablet Void Realm. The next test will be conducted inside."
He Zhenwen looked around, his tone unhurried.
"Before that, you need to choose the difficulty level of the assessment you are about to take on."
"The screen shows the different challenges you get after completing each level of difficulty."
As He Zhenwen spoke, a huge screen embedded in the right wall suddenly lit up.
Lines of text clearly appeared above.
Low difficulty: Upon completion, you will be promoted to Apprentice Beastmaster, gain +1 Soul, and increase the growth rate of the designated pet by 5%.
Medium difficulty: Passing this level will grant you the title of Apprentice Beastmaster, +2 Soul, +1 Constitution, and +10% growth rate for the designated pet.
Advanced Difficulty: Upon completion, you will be promoted to Apprentice Beastmaster, gain +3 Soul, +2 Constitution, +20% growth rate of the designated pet, and unlock a second pet slot.
Super Difficulty: Passing this level will grant you the title of Apprentice Beastmaster, +5 Soul, +3 Constitution, +30% growth rate of the designated pet, and unlock a second pet slot.