am-books Chapter 3
Chapter 3
C3 – Achievement
“What an incredible effect!”
Xie Yang was a bit taken aback by the surprise.
His Soul Strength had more than doubled after the increase.
The average Soul Strength for this year’s college entrance exam candidates was a mere 0.9, while his had soared to 1.8.
“At Lakeshell High, it seems the highest Soul Strength among the students is only 1.8.”
A Beastmaster’s prowess is intimately tied to their Soul Strength.
The greater the Soul Strength, the more formidable and numerous the pets a Beastmaster can contract.
Soul Power grows as Soul Strength increases.
Summoning pets for combat or executing Soul Techniques depletes Soul Power.
In a way, a Beastmaster’s talent is essentially their Soul Strength.
“180 points of Soul Power should be enough to keep a second-rank pet active in the outside world for eight hours.”
Xie Yang nodded contentedly and turned his attention to the achievement points.
As indicated by the system, achievement points could be used to enhance a pet’s Growth Point.
Xie Yang concentrated on the pet panel. Instantly, a plus sign materialized next to the Growth Point.
He decided to give it a click.
The Growth Point shot up from 23.48% to 24.48% in a flash.
Simultaneously, his achievement points dropped by one.
“Does one achievement point correspond to a 1% increase in Growth Point?”
Without hesitation, Xie Yang boosted the Growth Point to 100%.
Name: Little Snowball
Element: Ice
Rank: First rank, second layer
Growth Point: 100%
Skill: Frost Breathing
The next evolutionary form on the Queen’s Route was the Ice Crystal Soul. Requirements: 100% Growth Point, 20 lower-level Ice Element Essences, and one Soul Jade.
As a pet’s Growth Point rises, so does its power level.
The extent of power increase varies from pet to pet.
“It only advanced a minor rank. That’s disappointing.”
“Classifying Little Snowball as a Level F pet isn’t a mistake.”
Xie Yang shook his head, but his spirits quickly lifted.
Its potential reached the sixth rank.
Thanks to Bai Tian’s diligent nurturing, the Demon Flame Bird had already achieved the strength of the ninth layer of the first rank.
Bai Tian was indisputably among the top five powerhouses at Lakeshell High.
She was the undisputed ace of the school.
Bai Tian nodded in response, “Yes, I’ll head there tomorrow morning.”
Xie Yang gave a slight nod, “Then I’ll join you.”
Bai Tian was taken aback and quickly gestured with her hands.
“No, I’ve got a classmate coming with me.”
She assumed Xie Yang was concerned for her safety, which is why he offered.
She was aware of Xie Yang’s lifelong dream to become a Beastmaster, but his abilities fell short. He had always been deeply disheartened.
She deliberately avoided discussing anything related to Beastmasters in Xie Yang’s presence.
There was no way she could have Xie Yang accompany her to the Apprentice Qualification Assessment.
“That settles it.”
Xie Yang didn’t elaborate. He offered a reassuring smile, patted Bai Tian on the head, and walked through the door.
Bai Tian bit back the words she wanted to say.
Come dinner time, Xie Yang accompanied Bai Tian to her home.
“Yang, good to see you.”
Bai Nanxian, seated on the sofa with his newspaper, glanced up and warmly nodded.
“Uncle Bai.”
Xie Yang offered his greeting.
“Yang’s here!”
Bai Tian’s mother emerged from the kitchen with a dish, beaming. “We can eat now.”
Bai Tian’s parents were as warm and welcoming as ever, treating Xie Yang like their own son.
For a moment, Xie Yang felt as if he truly belonged to their family.
In his past life, he had been an orphan and it had been ages since he’d felt this sense of belonging.
Leaving the Bai residence around seven, Xie Yang headed home to grab his bank card before hurrying to the nearest pet store.
“Tonight, I’ll gather all the materials needed for Little Snowball’s evolution!”
Xie Yang researched the necessary items online.
Both the lower-level Ice Element Essence and Soul Jade were standard materials for lower-tier pets.
He could find them at the pet store.
Roughly ten minutes later, Xie Yang stood before the expansive storefront.