Similar to Dr. Xu, as a top-tier water-type researcher, Su Muli was also advancing projects such as [influencing the breeding process of oviparous Pet Beasts to increase the probability of high-potential offspring being born] and [an alternative potential form of the Storm Sea Lizard].
Her stay at Jiang Xing's research institute, feeding the Auspicious Cloud Qilin, was not only to observe the special traits of this legendary Pet Beast, but also to take a break from her busy schedule and rest for a few days.
Once the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling had learned Dragon Might and could independently train the Golden-Patterned Koi school, she took her leave. At the same time, she brought along some qilin fur and delivered it to Master Jian.
With both of them leaving one after another, only Jiang Xing and Li Lingyin remained at the research institute, yet it could hardly be called deserted—
The daily process of breeding and training the Golden-Patterned Koi alone already occupied most of Jiang Xing's energy.
During his free time, he also researched energy cube formulas, preparing even more delicious food for the Pet Beasts.
Mm, the process of "subduing" the Auspicious Cloud Qilin using energy cubes had left Jiang Xing wanting more… This stuff was far more useful than Poké Balls!
If he were to encounter some gluttonous legendary or food-loving Mythical existence in the future, he couldn't possibly start researching recipes on the spot, could he?
Only by preparing in advance could one remain undefeated in every battle!
While he was busy, the Auspicious Cloud Qilin grew increasingly close to the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling.
Although the qilin had initially stolen the Dragon cubes from the hatchling, Jiang Xing later made more cubes, successfully dissipating the hatchling's resentment.
The little qilin perhaps felt somewhat guilty; now whenever it ate, it would share half with the hatchling. Combined with its extraordinary affinity, it successfully gained the hatchling's favor.
The two Pet Beast youngsters were inseparable, spending every day together—one going "ah-li," the other "mu-mu," calling each other brothers.
The little qilin even patted its chest and told the hatchling that it had once seen the Azure Dragon and knew where it usually lived—it could take the hatchling to visit Uncle Azure Dragon's home someday.
This struck right at the hatchling's weak point—
Its understanding of "dragons," aside from Jiang Xing's stories, consisted only of that legendary Azure Dragon!
That towering, elongated, majestic figure standing above the clouds had been deeply engraved into its heart—one could even say it was its idol!
If it could see the Azure Dragon with its own eyes, it would be worth dying for!
Thus, the little qilin completely became the hatchling's sworn brother, and now it was just waiting for the day they would go meet its idol together.
The two Pet Beast youngsters were full of vitality, and the human youngster beside them was no less so.
Li Lingyin, as expected of a child recognized by the system for her potential, displayed top-tier Beast Tamer aptitude at only twelve years old: boundless energy.
After completing her tasks diligently each day, she still had the energy to train with the Golden-Patterned Koi, going around challenging wild Pet Beasts—
Yes, Jiang Xing's research institute was built in a forest very close to a scenic area, and naturally, there were many wild Pet Beasts nearby.
When the institute was first established, they had been frightened away by numerous powerful construction-type Pet Beasts.
But as time passed, they gradually gathered again, and because of the affinity released by the Auspicious Cloud Qilin, they lowered their guard toward the institute and approached.
These Pet Beasts varied in form, most being insects, birds, rodents, and rabbits—none particularly strong, and all with low aggressiveness.
After all, this place was very close to both the city and the scenic area.
Those fierce and powerful Pet Beasts had either been driven away by forest rangers to remote areas or subdued by Beast Tamers to prevent harm to ordinary people.
The strength of these Pet Beasts happened to match Li Lingyin's current level.
The Golden-Patterned Koi she had contracted was merely an ornamental Pet Beast. Especially on land, it was nothing more than a lively little fish that hopped around—fighting these wild Pet Beasts was simply a case of rookies pecking at each other.
After her battles, Jiang Xing would treat the injured wild Pet Beasts and, at the same time, give them a generous batch of delicious food.
As a result, some wild Pet Beast groups began staying near the research institute.
Jiang Xing didn't mind this—in fact, he was rather pleased—
These Pet Beast foods were different from energy cubes; they didn't require restricted fruit resources. As staple crops in the Beast Taming World, they were like cheap feed—just a small amount of money could produce a large quantity.
With the Berry Blender, this piece of black technology, Jiang Xing could reduce the breeding resource consumption for researching Pet Beasts to one-tenth of the original cost—or even less.
As a result, even though he was raising hundreds of fish, his funds remained more than sufficient—one could even say overflowing.
Providing some food to feed wild Pet Beasts didn't even count as a drop in the bucket.
Moreover, these weren't ordinary animals—they were true Pet Beasts with intelligence.
They possessed considerable intelligence, and precisely because they were so simple, they understood gratitude better than many humans, repaying kindness in their own ways.
For example, helping drive away aggressive wild Pet Beasts that attempted to damage the institute's walls; occasionally bringing edible wild fruits and vegetables; even following Jiang Xing around to help carry items.
When a group of Fluffy Chestnut Squirrels, resembling squirrels with dandelion-like fur and chubby, adorable bodies, lined up neatly and carried over a large box of Pet Beast food on their heads—
Jiang Xing couldn't help but laugh.
'As expected, for a Pet Beast researcher, not keeping some wild Pet Beasts in the backyard always feels like something is missing.'
Aside from feeding wild Pet Beasts, Jiang Xing would occasionally accept Li Lingyin's challenges, commanding wild Pet Beasts to battle against her.
Because it was just rookies pecking at each other, the danger was low. The fights felt more like traditional matches, which made them somewhat interesting.
Jiang Xing simply treated it as a small game to relax his mind after research.
Of course, the Rainbow Dragon Hatchling definitely couldn't take the field.
In a matchup like this, it was completely overqualified—its strength was off the charts.
…
A researcher's daily life was just this plain and unadorned—yet incredibly fulfilling.
In the blink of an eye, another half month passed—
Previously, when Jiang Xing trained the fish king, it had taken over a month, because dragon-type moves were simply too difficult for weak Golden-Patterned Koi to learn.
Now, with the use of a Technical Machine (Outrage), dragon-type ultimate moves could be learned instantly, greatly saving breeding time.
Moreover, the Golden-Patterned Koi that learned Outrage seemed to become slightly more irritable, their willpower strengthened, and their resistance to Dragon Might increased—an unexpected bonus.
Aside from dragon-type moves, the Golden-Patterned Koi had a very low ceiling and were naturally easy to level up.
With Jiang Xing sparing no expense, in just half a month, all the Golden-Patterned Koi had reached Low Extraordinary Level, gaining the qualification to evolve!
They were now only one final step away from evolution and completing the research project—
Jiang Xing picked up his phone, logged into his long-neglected social media account, took a group photo of the fish school, and posted an update.
[Preparations are complete. The day after tomorrow at noon, I will hold a Dragon Gate Convention at Yuzhong Waterfall to demonstrate the evolution process of the Golden-Patterned Koi. Stay tuned!]
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