The Evolution Compendium

This bold speculation made even Jiang Qiuyun a bit uncertain; it sounded more like a story fabricated on the spot. If it were true, then Chu Yi's potential could be comparable to those demons in the Federation Imperial Capital! If Chu Yi joined them, and with the Dragon of the End from the Ice Ruins, they could truly contend with that man's heir! Wait a minute... Chu Yi's physique was incredibly strong, even stronger than hers, and she had contracted a Dragon Sculpture. His overwhelming strength was enough to prove it—he truly had a contract with a King Pet Beast!

At this thought, Jiang Qiuyun's eyes instantly lit up. Staring at Chu Yi, her already flushed cheeks resembled ripe red pomegranates.

It wasn't about romantic feelings; she just purely thought of him as a sharp blade.

"Brother-in-law, I brought you some Energy Potions... WHOA!"

Qin Tian was startled the moment he walked in. His usually arrogant cousin, who always held herself high and mighty, was letting his brother-in-law—innocent as a lamb and humble as dust—bow his head and massage her feet without a word. Moreover, seeing his cousin all sweaty as if she'd just finished a run, she must have been up to something.

Could it be? With so many people outside, how could she dare? Qin Tian instinctively cataloged his cousin's scandalous behavior, planning to tattle on her later. He'd fabricate stories, spread malicious rumors, make things up out of thin air, and generally slander her... With leverage in hand, if his cousin dared to bully him, he'd threaten her with it. Clever me! At the same time, he hadn't expected his brother-in-law to be so righteous. He'd barely been here, yet he'd already braved the tiger's den and grasped his cousin's weakness. It seemed her brother-in-law had truly taken his 'alliance to crusade against the tyrant' to heart.

"Get out!" Jiang Qiuyun's pretty face turned cold. She immediately withdrew her small foot and snorted, scaring Qin Tian into turning and fleeing, muttering about his brother-in-law enduring humiliation for a greater cause.

Coming to her senses, she looked at Chu Yi's innocent expression and resisted the urge to punch his handsome face. Instead, she went to find some socks.

After getting dressed, she reverted to her heroic Female Knight demeanor, standing as tall as Chu Yi, though a faint, powdery blush occasionally graced her cheeks.

After all, no one had ever touched her feet before, and yet... Jiang Qiuyun's thoughts were a jumble. She took a closer look at Chu Yi. His features were delicate, his face handsome; he was indeed very good-looking. But his mind was too wicked! How could he just lick...?!

"Chu Yi, if you help me, I... I can accept your pursuit." Jiang Qiuyun pushed aside some of the more risqué thoughts, her legs tensed and pressed together. She said solemnly, "Although you are outstanding and possess a King Pet Beast, there are always greater powers out there. The Federation Imperial Capital isn't lacking in geniuses like you; some even enslave King-level Pet Beasts and control multiple King-level factions."

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Sister Jiang," Chu Yi nodded in acknowledgment. He didn't feel he could currently compare to the prodigies of the Imperial Capital. Yaoguang City was just a small border city, whereas the Imperial Capital was the heart of the Federation, where Dawn Star level individuals were as common as dogs, and Evil Gods roamed freely. News of invasions by beings like the Master of Grey Mist or the God of Flesh and Blood didn't even make it into the Federation's top hundred headlines. This was enough to illustrate the terrifying depth and power concentrated in the Imperial Capital.

It seemed his 'obedient daughter' Bika's ultimate goal was aimed squarely at the Imperial Capital.

"Chu Yi, I'm glad you're taking this to heart," Jiang Qiuyun said, momentarily surprised, then smiled.

Youths of this age were typically in their passionate and impulsive stage. To possess a King Pet Beast yet not be arrogant or blinded by its power was rare. She herself had once been temporarily lost in the intoxication of immense power, leading to frequent tactical mistakes. Her strongest Pet Beast had died in battle, her teammates were injured, and eventually, they had all gone their separate ways. At this moment, she truly began to see Chu Yi as a potential teammate.

BOOM—

Just then, a violent tremor shook the entire tent.

Chu Yi's gaze turned cold. He immediately exited the tent. He sensed Bika's anger, mixed with a hint of grievance.

Jiang Qiuyun was momentarily stunned and quickly followed. Just as she stepped out of the tent, her snow-white face was illuminated by firelight, resembling snow touched by the morning glow. The scene before her left her momentarily stunned.

Once again, she saw six frenzied flame dragons, their forms wild and unrestrained, spewing a deluge of fire that painted the sky with fiery clouds—a breathtaking and oppressive sight. Powerful auras were converging from all directions.

Above them, a humanoid Mechanical figure floated. Gears whirred and Runes glowed on its body, transforming into countless chains that constricted the raging inferno, confining it to a specific area. It was a Gear Warrior, a Commander-level Mechanical-type Pet Beast.

To their right, a four-winged dragon hovered. Its back looked as if it had been soaked in sulfuric acid. Three long, serpentine heads grew from its neck, flicking forked tongues as they stared greedily at the fox-like shadow within the flames. This was Prime Misfortune, a Commander-level, dual-type Fire and Poison mutant Pet Beast.

To their left, exhaling Frost Breath, soared a massive bird sculpted from ice and jade. Six large tail feathers, resembling swords or halberds, fanned out behind it, releasing waves of cold to suppress the inferno. This was a Six-tailed Ice Cone Bird, a Commander-level Ice-type Pet Beast.

The three formed a triangular formation, surrounding Bika.

Is there some misunderstanding? This is... Jiang Qiuyun was startled. She realized these Pet Beasts couldn't possibly belong to the City Defense Army. Are they external reinforcements?

"Chu Yi, let's find our superiors and explain."

"No need." Chu Yi narrowed his dark eyes, crossing his arms. He said calmly, "I remember reading that someone in the Starfire Sequence once achieved a victory, defeating a Gold-rank while only at Silver-rank. Perfect. Since they've come knocking, I'll just have to achieve a brilliant victory. That should allow me to return to the Starfire Sequence even faster."

Jiang Qiuyun froze, doubting if she had heard correctly. Those were three battle-hardened, Commander-level Pet Beasts!

"But your Pet Beast just finished fighting that strange entity! Doesn't it need to rest?"

"I have special recovery techniques," Chu Yi replied lightly.

Within the Chaotic Burial Mound, countless resting ghosts trembled. They were being refined into a vast amount of Spiritual essence, which then infused Chu Yi's body. His Spiritual Energy surged and boiled. This energy then flowed through the Sun and Moon Mark to the depleted Bika, rapidly replenishing her.

The Soul-Calling Banner's first skill, Soul Summoning, might seem like a mere trifle, but it was effectively a portable supply of 'blood packs.' This was why Chu Yi wasn't afraid of a war of attrition.

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"I didn't expect to stumble upon a King's Cub here, and it looks wild!" a skinny middle-aged man mused with a smile. He controlled Prime Misfortune, which, like a viper lurking in the shadows, prepared to deliver a fatal strike.

"Let's get this straight first: if we capture it alive, I want forty percent. After all, my Gear Warrior has been the one suppressing it. That's not too much to ask, is it?" a portly man chuckled. He appeared amiable, but no one dared to underestimate him.

"My Ice Cone Bird has contributed as well," a figure shrouded in a robe stated calmly.

Back when the King of Black Robes plotted against those two Evil Gods, it attracted numerous foreign Beast Tamers, all hoping for a share of the leftover treasures. Surely, after feasting on two Evil Gods, he could spare some scraps for us, right? Perhaps some trinkets he no longer fancied?

Holding onto this hope, the three of them had come to Yaoguang City, only to find nothing. Eventually, they noticed significant disturbances near an abandoned mine. They initially thought they were in for a good show but instead stumbled upon a King's Cub. They decided to join forces to capture it alive and trade it for substantial benefits from one of the major Dawn Star-level powers.