Xiao Bai's "Power Bank" Career

Emerging from the Dean's office, Lin Kun's back was drenched in sweat. Grandmaster's shocked yet solemn gaze made him feel like he was holding a ticking time bomb.

Back at the Seventh Dormitory, Little White immediately became the group's darling (primarily declared by Xiao Wu). Its fluffy, pure white appearance, coupled with its innocent, clear blue eyes, possessed a fatal charm for women (and some men).

Although Xiao Wu was initially embarrassed by Little White's mental resistance, she quickly secured the privilege of "occasionally getting to pet it" with a pile of carrots and persistent efforts, becoming as happy as a child.

"Little White, Little White, look here! Delicious food!" "Chirp?" Little White tilted its head, sniffing the carrot, seemingly uninterested. Instead, it showed more interest in the thick book in Lin Kun's hand, pawing at the pages with its little claws. "It seems to like books! Lin Kun, your Martial Soul is a book, and your Spirit Beast also likes books! You two are truly a match made in heaven!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise.

Lin Kun gave a wry smile. He wished Little White preferred Spirit Power crystals over books—this foodie(?) had its attributes skewed! Did raising a spirit-type Spirit Beast mean feeding it books?

However, Little White soon displayed its first practical ability beyond being cute: a mental power charging bank.

Lin Kun discovered that when meditating while holding Little White, his mental power recovery speed greatly increased and became more refined. The duration of his Insight Skill extended, and his control over Mental Thread became more precise. Even the light crystal of his Book Spirit Martial Soul flickered more cheerfully.

"Good heavens! So you're a mobile buff machine!" Lin Kun was overjoyed, wishing he could keep Little White in his arms twenty-four hours a day.

But Little White's appetite was also peculiar. It didn't eat normal food. Instead, it was very interested in the faint mental power emanating from Lin Kun during cultivation or the mental fluctuations generated when the Book Spirit analyzed information. Occasionally, it would even chew on books Lin Kun had finished (literally chew, leaving small teeth marks)...

Lin Kun: "..." The feeding cost was a bit strange, but it didn't seem... expensive?

Unlike the "harmonious coexistence" between Lin Kun and Little White, Tang San showed great "scientific interest" in the creature.

He would often "coincidentally" meet Lin Kun, then seemingly casually observe Little White. He even brought out strange herbs or trinkets to test Little White's reactions.

"Lin Kun, Little White seems to be in good spirits. Shall we try this Calming Grass?" Tang San offered a herb exuding a tranquil aura. Little White sniffed it, sneezed, and disdainfully turned its rear towards Tang San. Tang San: "..." Silently recorded: Resists calming-type herbs.

"Lin Kun, this metal piece vibrates at a special frequency. Do you think Little White will like it?" Tang San produced a homemade contraption. Little White glanced at it curiously, then... used its Mental Thread (a weak version) to snatch the metal piece and kick it around like a ball. Tang San: "..." Recorded: Reacts to specific frequencies, possesses playful consciousness.

Lin Kun was unnerved by Tang San's "mad scientist" approach to observation, having to rack his brain every time to attribute Little White's unusual behavior to "all small animals are like this" or "it's just mischievous."

"Xiao San, stop bothering Little White. It's timid," Xiao Wu couldn't stand it anymore and protectively scooped Little White up (though Little White seemed reluctant). Tang San pushed up his non-existent glasses, his eyes deep: "I'm just curious. Spirit-type Spirit Beasts are extremely rare, especially ones with such high mental essence at such a young age. Lin Kun, its parents... did you see them at the time?"

Lin Kun's heart tightened, and he quickly shook his head: "No! It was just an egg! All alone!" He dared not mention powerful Spirit Beast parents; if Tang San became serious and tried to find clues, it would be disastrous.

Tang San nodded thoughtfully, no longer pressing the issue, but his gaze towards Little White became even more filled with exploratory desire. He felt that Lin Kun's "chance encounter" might hide some mysteries that could subvert his understanding.