87 - I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!

Taking advantage of the moment when Star Sand is still asleep and the Red Prison Palace Master is in a state of exhaustion from a recent outburst, Lian Xing hurriedly handed the royal-grade crystal in her hand to the Moonlight Rabbit. A royal-grade crystal—an unimaginably rare treasure in the entire Baiyue Prefecture. While commander-grade crystals can occasionally be traded, a royal-grade crystal is something a typical beastmaster’s mind could scarcely comprehend in terms of value. This is because... A royal-grade crystal can endow a lower-tier magical beast with entirely new abilities. The royal tier exists on a completely different level from the commander tier. They are higher-order beings, possessing unique traits of their own and the capability to absorb traits from other royal-tier magical beasts. However, each royal-tier beast can only absorb traits from similar beasts twice; any further absorption will involve deciding whether to replace previous traits. Of course, high-tier, low-tier, and commander-tier magical beasts can also absorb traits. But honestly, does anyone believe that a being below the royal tier could manage to get its hands on a royal-grade crystal? ... Following this logic, terrifying entities above the royal tier typically engage in mutual slaughter post-evolution to overwrite traits from their royal-tier phases with more advanced ones. This is why all legendary and rare species seek to partner with powerful allies from the outset. At this moment, under Lian Xing’s watchful and expectant gaze, the Moonlight Rabbit cautiously consumed the life crystal of the Death Crystal's Hand. The next instant, its entire body of white fur exploded outward, and boiling, steaming waves of heat uncontrollably burst from the rings around its ears, directly smothering Lian Xing, who was standing nearby. “Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz—” Engulfed in the copious white heat waves, the Moonlight Rabbit painfully clutched its eye. After struggling for several seconds, its left eye suddenly fell out. “......” “......” "Huh?" Then, under Lian Xing’s startled and horrified gaze, a new eye slowly grew out of the Moonlight Rabbit's empty socket. This new eye differed from its other green eye; it was pale, dull, and appeared to be sightless. Its pupil was colorless and shapeless, while cloud-like irises rippled continuously like waves, resembling an endless sea of clouds high in the sky... 【Moonlight Rabbit's level increased: 60→68】 【Gained second trait: Heavenly Scale】 【Heavenly Scale: Within a 100-kilometer radius, can designate the impact point for any long-range attack from a high-altitude perspective without speed or power reduction due to distance or wind pressure】 【Using Heavenly Scale consumes a massive amount of stamina, use with caution】 “......” “......” “This trait... it’s almost like the Death Crystal's Hand reincarnated ~~~” Lian Xing, after a moment of silence, couldn't help but comment with slight exasperation. The Death Crystal's Hand’s wide-area high-altitude perspective strike allows its attacks to seemingly appear out of thin air right in front of enemies. Under the determination of the Heavenly Scale, no matter the distance, attacks won’t decelerate, nor will their power diminish, crossing 100 kilometers at supreme speed like an unforeseen interstellar strike. The only drawback is the heavy stamina consumption... After all, the intensity of the Heavenly Scale is inherently equivalent to the Moonlight Rabbit's full power during short-range throws, mainly used for ambushes and support. With such a Tactic, the Moonlight Rabbit should readily evolve to a commander-tier, right? However, under Lian Xing’s focused gaze, the Moonlight Rabbit remained immobile, staring back at her as if it were a mischievous child flaunting a zero score on a test. ...... ...... As they stared at each other for five minutes without anything happening, Lian Xing, hands on her hips, expressed her frustration. Are you rebelling now? Is the combination of Anger Wind, Breaking Waves, and Heavenly Scale not satisfying? Lian Xing, rolling up her sleeves, approached the Moonlight Rabbit, ready to give it a sound lesson, but hesitated when she noticed its fluffy white fur. Thus, she gently petted the Moonlight Rabbit's ears instead. “Sweetheart, quickly transform into your juvenile form, be good, Mommy's going to teach you a lesson~~~” Chapter 67: Ancient Species · Moon Calamity!!!!!! On the outskirts of Fengshen Institute, the tomb of the Death Crystal's Hand. Even after absorbing the royal-grade crystal and gaining new abilities, the Moonlight Rabbit still hasn’t met the criteria for evolution... Lian Xing felt at a bit of a loss. While perfect evolution is vital, being overly stubborn is a bit much. Taking a vacation day and not going home without finishing your summer homework at school? After thoroughly "educating" the Moonlight Rabbit, Lian Xing left the tomb feeling satisfied. This visit to Fengshen Institute had drastically changed the Moonlight Rabbit’s abilities. 【High Tier—Living Species—Moonlight Rabbit lv68】 【Traits: Flexibility Amplification, Heavenly Scale】 【Combat Skills: Dust Storm (Purple), Moon Surface Impact (Purple), Anger Wind (Dark Gold)】 【Exclusive: Breaking Waves】 【Final Skills: Combo, Frenzy Dance, Projectile Throw, Moon Swipe】 It's hard to imagine these stats belonging to a high-tier magical beast. Yet even if a magical beast reaches a world-shaking level, no matter how powerful its wings, as Lian Xing the beastmaster, even if entirely inexperienced, she still retains the right to discipline her beloved creature. Of course, once involved in a marital bond, that perspective shifts... In relationships between the beastmaster and the magical beast, it becomes challenging to discern who disciplines whom~~~ “......” “......” “How is it, comrade!?” Outside the tomb, noticing the blonde girl with the Moonlight Rabbit, the Silver Dragon immediately approached, a worried look in her eyes. Lian Xing casually explained the situation, choosing not to delve into the details of the Death Crystal's Hand but didn't deliberately hide anything either. After all, the Moonlight Rabbit had already consumed the royal-grade crystal; any rumors leaking out now would be useless for those who covet riches and practice the bloody art of murder for treasure. However... During Lian Xing’s and the Silver Dragon’s dialogue, the Moonlight Rabbit, recently “educated,” unexpectedly stood silent, gazing indifferently at the sky’s distant horizon. Due to a particular trait of the Death Crystal's Hand, it had eternally remembered the aura and presence of Eclipsing Sun the moment it touched it. This led to the aura of Eclipsing Sun always appearing as a faint thread, drifting into the Moonlight Rabbit's nose from billions of kilometers away, continually enticing and subtly calling it. Inaccessible, yet almost tangible... Gazing toward Eclipsing Sun’s location, the Moonlight Rabbit revealed a hint of yearning. ...... ...... Three days passed. Fengshen Institute, training hall. Filled with a sense of technological sophistication, this luxurious internet cafe features young women wearing white masks engrossed in online battles and virtual worlds. Unlike the small space with only ten devices at Youlan Academy, Fengshen Institute boasts over one hundred of the latest battle machines available for students’ free use—a super deluxe net cafe! The main team’s exclusive training room is even more ostentatious, equipped with specialized massage devices and dedicated maids, who provide full-body relaxation for members engrossed in combat. Of course, all machine displays are public to prevent potential misuse of resources for activities like online napping. “Hey, the league starts the day after tomorrow. Is Captain okay? Could it be her time? Should we check on her?” In the exclusive training room, a petite girl wearing a white mask numbered 3 inquired with concern. Beastmasters, albeit frail physically, generally enjoy longevity and health due to continuous magical beast nutrients, and except for pregnancy, rarely suffer impediments to daily activities. With the league imminent and so many sick days taken, is Silver Dragon Captain really alright? “Don’t worry, even if you encounter problems, Captain won't have any ~~~” Wind God Institute No.4 reassuringly patted No.3’s shoulder. How could anything happen to the Captain? She might just be experiencing a minor inconvenience—like unexpectedly “expecting,” and gifting everyone with a little memento from Youlan Academy... Thinking along those lines, No.4 chuckles. Looks like the Captain finally found joy in these matters ~~~ The strongest Moonlight Rabbit, known as one of the dumbest things seen, likely keeps the Captain bedridden out of unwillingness to leave now. “?”