NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1: The Succubus Turns on Her Master at the Start?
Lin Yuan City.
In front of the Beast Taming Summoning Altar, the scene was bustling with shadows of people.
The summoning array on the altar flickered with white light, reflecting on the tense and expectant faces of every student.
"Excellent! It's Excellent Level!"
"Why is my guardian beast Ordinary Level... It's over..."
Some students exclaimed with surprise, others rejoiced, while some were lost and disappointed...
The teacher responsible for the ceremony maintained a calm expression as he glanced at each student.
"The beast summoning is completely random, and the probability of a high-quality beast is less than one in ten thousand. Even if the result is not ideal, you still have a chance to become stronger through effort."
His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.
Amid the crowd, a handsome young man looked around in confusion.
Unfamiliar world, unfamiliar vocabulary, unfamiliar rules!
He lowered his head to look at his palm, then raised his head to gaze at the altar emitting mysterious energy, finally confirming one thing—
He, Gu Xing... had crossed over!
Fortunately, as a traveler from another world, he quickly accepted the memories of this body.
However.
After sorting through the information in his mind, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
"Alternate Space invasion? Everyone makes beast contracts? Parents deceased?"
While he was poor in his previous life, at least he wasn't in life-threatening danger.
But in this world...
A single mistake could see him turned to ashes by monsters from the Alternate Space!
"Next, Gu Xing!"
The teacher's call from the altar suddenly pulled him back to reality.
Gu Xing took a deep breath and stepped onto the altar.
The teacher ticked a box next to his name on the list and nodded at him as a gesture.
At this moment, Gu Xing stood before the array, his heart pounding.
This altar, capable of connecting to the Alternate Space to summon guardian beasts.
This is the only chance for ordinary Beast Masters to overturn their destiny!
As long as he summoned a high-talented beast, he could soar to the skies!
"Place your hand on the summoning array, and relax."
Following the teacher's guidance, Gu Xing slowly raised his hand, placing his palm on the array.
In an instant, a purple beam shot towards the sky.
The crowd was instantly silent.
The next second—
"Purple... Purple?! Damn! An Epic Talent beast?!"
"The last time an Epic Talent beast appeared in Lin Yuan City was a year ago, wasn't it?!"
"Gu Xing... What kind of luck does this guy have?!"
Even the teacher who had been calm suddenly widened his pupils.
—An Epic Level beast!
What does this mean?
This means that his summoning ceremony record will be written into Lin Yuan City's history!
His reputation will echo throughout the city with the birth of this beast!
He abruptly raised his head, his eyes fixed firmly on the center of the altar.
However, a scene that even shook him appeared—
A humanoid beast pet?!
"How... How is this possible?!"
The forms of beast pets are varied, but humanoid pets are the rarest and most precious among them!
Because humanoid means higher intelligence, stronger potential, and more perfect battle adaptability!
—This is a beast only the true talents of the heavens can obtain!
As the purple light gradually faded, a slender figure slowly walked out.
It was a girl.
Her skin was as white as snow, and a pair of small bat wings gently fluttered behind her, each step she took radiating an enchanting charm.
—Succubus!
The teacher immediately recognized the species of this beast in his mind.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and explained in a deep voice:
"Succubus, a Dark Element Epic Level beast, although its direct combat ability is slightly inferior to those of the same tier, its intelligence far surpasses ordinary beast pets, and its growth potential is immense!"
"Cultivate it well, and you can easily rank among the top ten talents in Lin Yuan City!"
However, at this moment, Gu Xing was not in the mood to listen to the teacher's analysis.
Because—
A semi-transparent attributes panel suddenly appeared before his eyes!
[Succubus (Unnamed)]
[Status: Uncontracted]
[Talent: Epic Two Stars]
[Level: Tier Zero]
[Attributes: Dark Element, Spiritual Type]
[Skills: Desire Absorption, Enchanting Eyes]
[Cultivation Suggestion: Use Dark Night Crystal, Fallen Feather... to enhance the beast's talent]
Gu Xing stared at the attributes panel in front of him, feeling waves of shock within his heart.
Is this... a cheat?!
As far as he knows, no one in this world can directly see the detailed data of beasts, let alone have a clear cultivation plan!
What does this mean?
This means that as long as he follows the guidance of the panel, he could very possibly cultivate this Succubus's talent to Epic Nine Stars, or even... Legendary Level!
As his emotions surged, the Succubus gently walked up to him, obediently nestling beside him.
The teacher beside him seemed to realize something and immediately reminded in a deep voice:
"Gu Xing, quickly sign a contract with the beast! Lest you dream too long!"
Gu Xing was about to nod—
"Sharp—!"
A sharp bird cry tore through the sky!
Everyone looked up to see a cyan giant bird with a wingspan exceeding five meters diving, the whirlwind it brought blowing the flags around the altar into a frenzy.
The giant bird landed, and a middle-aged man in luxurious robes leapt lightly down.
His face bore a false smile, yet his eyes were fixed firmly on the Succubus beside Gu Xing.
"Congratulations, Teacher Wang! Hosting a ceremony that summoned an Epic Talent beast is big news for Lin Yuan City!"
Chen Shan clasped his hands, speaking in a warm tone as if they were old friends.
Teacher Wang sneered: "Boss Chen, busy as you are, how do you have time for this little altar?"
"Ah, the altar is the foundation of Lin Yuan City, so I must frequently visit and care."
Chen Shan smiled carefree and perfunctory, yet his steps didn't halt as he walked straight toward Gu Xing.
"This student—"
He feigned amicably as he patted Gu Xing's shoulder,"My son is also in his final year of high school this year, and he's in need of a strong beast. Your Epic Level one... Why not transfer it to me?"
The dagger reveals itself!
Gu Xing's pupils contracted, instantly understanding Chen Shan's intention.
Chen Shan, the controller of Lin Yuan City's largest trade guild!
He actually intends to seize his Succubus!
Gu Xing instinctively looked towards Teacher Wang.
"The law of Longxia states that without the Beast Master's consent, no one may forcibly seize the summoned beast."
"So as long as you refuse, no one today can take your beast."
With the teacher's assurance, Gu Xing felt slightly calmer.
He took a deep breath and stared directly at Chen Shan:
"Sorry, I refuse."
Chen Shan's smile remained unchanged, as if he had expected such an answer.
"Don't be so quick to refuse."
He leisurely raised a finger,"Ten million. This amount is enough for you to buy an Excellent Talent beast, with resources left over to cultivate it."
He squinted, his tone tempting:
"Cultivating an Epic Talent beast consumes a huge amount. You're just an ordinary student, why bear the burden? Why not take the money and get more?"
If it were someone else, perhaps they'd be tempted by these conditions.
But Gu Xing only sneered.
—What kind of joke is this!
He has the system in hand, the growth route for the Succubus clearly laid out, and they can even break through to Legendary in the future!
A mere ten million?
It can't even buy a single feather!
He was about to firmly refuse once again—
"I... I think he's right."
A weak voice suddenly sounded from his side.
Gu Xing stiffened all over, turning his head in disbelief.
—The one speaking turned out to be the Succubus snuggling beside him!
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