The Evolution Compendium

Underground.

The soft soil squirmed as a massive centipede burrowed rapidly, evading the pursuit of the King's Cub.

Yet even so, its carapace was scorched black, emitting a burnt stench.

That was the terrifying Crown Flame, which had blanketed the surface with firepower. Fortunately, the Red Wind Centipede, being a commander-level Pet Beast, dove deep enough to escape this calamity.

Inside the centipede, the soft flesh walls provided a natural protective shell.

PFFT!

Xiong Xiao's face was grim. His entire facial skin was damaged, revealing muscle tissue beneath the cracked seams. He then spat out a mouthful of black blood, mixed with all sorts of writhing poisonous insects.

How did the King's Cub appear at Experiment Site No. 7? This is too strange. I have to report it to the superior.

He stroked his face and peeled it off, revealing an odd face, a combination of ape and mammoth, with octopus tentacles floating off his face.

He indeed was Xiong Xiao.

But to gain power and change his fate, he had long allied with a mysterious organization.

Through the ascension ritual, he transformed spiritually, leaping to become a respected Golden Beast Tamer. However, he also became an outer member of this organization, tasked with guarding its experiment sites and taking on caretaker duties.

Each experiment site was a grand plan, and Experiment Site No. 7 was even more special.

According to the previous caretaker, it involved a great forbidden presence, merely sealed in the void.

Long ago, the organization's superiors made some kind of agreement with that forbidden entity, setting up an Evil God ritual to weaken the seal through repeated sacrifices.

Simultaneously, Forbidden Items were deployed to form the Madness Mountain Range, cultivating anomalies.

At intervals, the caretaker would bring a pile of offerings, mainly human, and throw them into abandoned mine shafts. There, in despair and fear, they became the best nourishment, offered to the great forbidden entity.

But now, why did a King's Cub suddenly appear out of nowhere?

I hope the superior will not blame me.

Xiong Xiao swallowed hard, silently prayed, and rode the Red Wind Centipede towards an unknown fate.

「...」

The sky was clear, the scorching sun shining brightly.

A dark cloud gathered at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning from ashen to pitch black in just a few breaths, streaks of purple current flashing brilliantly.

WHOOSH!

Accompanied by a stirring cry, a gigantic eagle shrouded in purple light streaked across the sky, riding the dark clouds as it flew swiftly.

Black clouds raged and purple lightning pierced the sky, carrying the might of the heavens, subduing all creation!

The wild Pet Beasts on the ground fled in terror, feeling a massive shadow pass over them, wrapped in a fierce power—a top predator!

Its scales gleamed, its body exuding an agile and powerful aura, resembling a two-winged purple dragon.

Especially its pupils, under the stimulation of pure spirituality, showed a trace of heavenly majesty, overlooking all beings.

Mastering thunder, judging all living things!

This was a dragon eagle, and it even possessed a nascent domain, not far from reaching the commander level.

However, the dragon eagle raced forward like the wind, but the two figures on its back rode with utmost stability.

A Female Knight in a form-fitting outfit sat on a spread-out carpet. Her tone was soft and melodious, mixed with a hint of helplessness and embarrassment.

Her long legs beneath her skirt, beautiful as if artfully sculpted from white jade, rested across the youth's lap.

The white socks were as thin as cloud silk, and the delicate, exquisite Jade Foot was gently massaged by warm hands, as if playing with two fine pieces of creamy white jade.

Behind them, a budding flower and a small orange-golden fox with fluffy fur lay on the dragon eagle's tail, enjoying the view.

Flying for the first time, the two Pet Beasts were not afraid but full of interest, chattering nonstop through the Sun and Moon Mark.

"Regarding the Spirit Core, I've already declined Professor Liu on your behalf. He comes from the Spiritual Association and is quite famous. If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can go to him."

Jiang Qiuyun watched the youth massaging her feet. His appearance was clean and delicate, with a touch of adolescent innocence, yet his mind was anything but simple; his tastes were unique.

Fortunately, he had done even more outrageous things before.

Jiang Qiuyun held it in; as long as he was only massaging her feet, it remained within the acceptable range.

But she looked closely at the youth's profile. His features were exquisite, delicate yet not lacking in masculinity. She had to admit, he looked very handsome.

If he were truly to become a boyfriend, it wouldn't... it wouldn't be impossible.

Drifting into a confused state, Jiang Qiuyun started imagining things. But she recalled a bad memory and soon regained clarity, turning cold and frosty. Her mother had been abandoned by a worthless man, sunk into depression, and eventually died of illness, causing immense trouble for the Qin Family. Moreover, since emerging as a refined and graceful young woman, she had countless suitors, but most were attracted by her status and beauty. At the time, she was proud and aimed at the Imperial Capital Academy, leaving no room for these matters.

Afterward, Chu Yi's actions grew bolder.

CHIRP!

The dragon eagle let out a long cry, having flown into Yaoguang City. Trailing a streak of purple lightning, it reached the Qin Family.

The pavilions and towers, with carved beams and painted rafters, exuded a nostalgic and retro style.

The pair tacitly tidied their appearances.

Jiang Qiuyun looked down, staring at her slightly damp socks, falling into contemplation. Then, she lifted her elegant head, glancing at the youth beside her with a soft gaze.

"Sister Jiang, let's go in first. Don't keep the elders waiting," Chu Yi said, coughing lightly and adopting the demeanor of a gentleman.

BAH... Jiang Qiuyun lightly bit her lip, her heart filled with disdain.

She changed into a pair of clean socks—knee-high black silk ones. Her tender little feet slipped into boots as she led the way, tossing a sentence over her shoulder:

"Follow."

"Oh, oh," Chu Yi replied, following closely. He could see his precious girl's back; she was tall and slender, graceful and well-proportioned. His eyes drifted now and then to those legs.

Taut, long, and rounded...

YIP YIP!

Bika and Lulina immediately twined around Chu Yi's shoulder and waist, clearly having discussed beforehand to divide their territory.

"My grandfather wants to see you. Remember I mentioned it before?"

"Mm," Chu Yi nodded. Though he was eating ice cream, he had listened to his girlfriend's reminders without missing a word.

Soon, Chu Yi realized this was not the Qin Family's main base, as he hadn't seen a soul.

Such a large manor, yet it was eerily quiet, quite peculiar.

Quickly, Jiang Qiuyun led him to a strange palace.

Calling it a palace was generous; it resembled a place of ruins, long since abandoned.

The steps were covered in moss, the ruins stained with a thick layer of rust, littered with the mottled traces of time.

In the ruins, special ecosystem plants had grown, part decaying, part flourishing, alternately changing, interspersed with faint rustling sounds—bizarre and twisted, revealing an oddity at every corner.

According to his precious girl, her grandfather was no simple man, commanding time-attribute Pet Beasts.

Time-attribute was one of the top-tier attributes. Beast Tamers who could wield such Pet Beasts were rare talents, outstanding individuals.

After all, the contract with time also brought with it the curse of time.