Unlocking! Advancement Requirements!

After leaving the office, Chen Yuan began searching for the two animals that had been evolving yesterday.

First time collecting a Spark Hound, Origin Points +1

Species: Spark Hound

Attribute: Fire

Level: 1 (Tier 1)

Favorability: 21

Skill: Flame Surge (Basic 0.2/3)+

Quality: Ordinary

Conditions for advancing to Elite quality: Unlockable (5.1/5)

This Spark Hound had also once been a Chinese Rural Dog, but he had not expected its evolution result to differ from Cola's.

"Clearly, even the same creature can evolve into different Extraordinary Creatures."

"What factors lead to different evolution results?"

As for the other evolving "Bean Chicken," it was still evolving, leaving Chen Yuan somewhat disappointed.

"But I have enough Origin Points now!" Chen Yuan's eyes lit up as he stared at the Origin Points on the data panel, his expression excited.

With a thought, he summoned Spark's data panel.

Species: Flame Cloud Falcon

Attribute: Fire

Level: 2 (Tier 1)

Favorability: 38

Skill: Flame Surge (Basic 2.8/3)+

Quality: Ordinary

Conditions for advancing to Elite quality: Unlockable (5.1/5)

Chen Yuan instinctively looked at Spark, who was perched on his shoulder. Seemingly sensing his gaze, the little bird turned to look back at him as well.

Those azure eyes were as clear as a lake.

Chen Yuan no longer hesitated. With a thought, he said, "Unlock it for me!"

Filled with anticipation and excitement, Chen Yuan watched as the line on the data panel rapidly changed:

Advancement requirements: Consume two Level 2 Flame Flame Fruits; any Proficient-level skill

"Flame Flame Fruit?"

Chen Yuan looked puzzled and secretly guessed, Is this the Spiritual Plant Jiang Wenning mentioned?

"But where am I supposed to find Flame Flame Fruits?"

"The Proficient-level skill is easier, though. Spark will meet that requirement soon."

During today's seminar, an expert had clearly explained the divisions of Extraordinary Creature skill proficiency. From lowest to highest, they were Basic, Proficient, Mastery, and Perfect.

According to the data panel, Spark's Flame Surge proficiency was 2.7. Once it reached 3, it would advance to the Proficient level.

Just as Chen Yuan muttered to himself, an unfamiliar, brilliantly red fruit suddenly appeared in his mind. Its surface was covered by a thin layer of flame, and its overall shape somewhat resembled an apple.

His intuition told him that this was what a Flame Flame Fruit looked like.

Chen Yuan had no time to marvel at the system's miraculous abilities. He hurried back to his bedroom, pulled out a paintbrush and a sheet of A4 paper from a creaking drawer cabinet, and recreated the Flame Flame Fruit's appearance on the paper as accurately as possible.

As a former drawing enthusiast, Chen Yuan was confident he could do it.

"Awwooo."

Cola trotted up to Chen Yuan's side and let out a bored call. Seeing that Chen Yuan paid it no attention, it drooped its ears and left the bedroom.

"Chirp?"

Spark silently landed on Chen Yuan's shoulder, lowered its head, and quietly stared at the drawing. Its deep blue eyes gradually began to gleam.

After a long while,

"Whew."

Chen Yuan let out a long breath, tossed aside his paintbrush, and nodded in satisfaction at the drawing. "Looks like my drawing skills haven't declined too much."

Rather than search aimlessly for Flame Flame Fruits, it would be better to draw one and ask Jiang Wenning and Chen Wenhao, who were studying at the Beast Taming Academy, to keep an eye out for it.

When it came to knowledge related to beast taming, that was the authoritative place.

Just as Chen Yuan prepared to take a photo and send it to Chen Wenhao, Spark suddenly leaped from his shoulder and lightly landed beside the drawing. After staring at it carefully for a while, it abruptly flapped its wings and let out a sharp cry. "Chirp chirp chirp!"

One moment, it pointed at the Flame Flame Fruit in the drawing; the next, it raised its head to look at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan, who shared a mental connection with Spark, was instantly struck dumb. Only after a long while did he say, "You've seen this fruit before?"

"Chirp!" Spark nodded hard, then puffed out its chest with a smug expression.

At the same time, it swiftly glanced around out of the corner of its eye. When it failed to spot Cola, its previously proud spirit immediately wilted.

"Where did you see it?" Chen Yuan failed to notice Spark's change in expression and pressed on.

Spark lowered its head to think for a moment, then pointed in a direction outside the window. "Chirp!"

Chen Yuan rested his hand against his chin and pondered. "Isn't that the direction you flew from?"

"Chirp chirp chirp!" Spark nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at grain, then began enthusiastically describing the scene where it had encountered the Flame Flame Fruit.

After listening for a while, Chen Yuan suddenly realized something was wrong and quickly interrupted. "Why does this sound exactly like the scene when you found the fruit that made you evolve?"

Wait!

A red fruit!

Chen Yuan's pupils contracted, and his mouth fell slightly open. "You mean these two fruits are actually the same kind!"

"Chirp."

Spark tilted its head, its innocent eyes full of confusion.

Wasn't that obvious?

"Ahem." Chen Yuan, slow to realize it, gave an awkward laugh before clenching his fist and shouting, "In that case, let's set out now and search for Flame Flame Fruits!"

Even if they were not Flame Flame Fruits, those red fruits had allowed Spark to evolve, so they could naturally promote its current growth.

No matter what, there was nothing to lose!

Just as the eager Chen Yuan stepped out of his room, he noticed the darkening sky. He could not help turning to Spark and asking, "How far is it?"

"Chirp?" Spark blinked, offering no response.

"Right, asking you was pointless." Chen Yuan smacked his forehead, not expecting Spark to calculate an accurate distance.

At the very least, I need to teach Spark elementary school knowledge. A thought quietly arose in the depths of his heart.

"Forget it. We'll go tomorrow." After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yuan decided to temporarily cancel the plan.

It was already three in the afternoon, with only a few hours left until dark.

The journey would likely be long. If they were still outside after nightfall, they could easily encounter danger.

The wilderness after the Spiritual Tide was far more dangerous than before.

The Village Chief, who normally spent his days drinking tea and chatting in the office, had been forced these past few days to lead villagers and dogs on patrols around the area, guarding against wild animals whose temperaments had drastically changed invading Xuanhe Village.

"Anyway, there's no rush."

With that thought, Chen Yuan decided to leave the search until tomorrow morning.

Staying at the farm, Chen Yuan dragged Cola back and once again supervised Spark and Cola's training.

The former was exceptionally serious and focused during training, needing no reminders from Chen Yuan as it practiced Flame Surge over and over.

The latter kept getting distracted during training. Whether it was a butterfly fluttering overhead or little insects hopping through the grass, anything could immediately draw its attention.

To correct Cola's training attitude, Chen Yuan had no choice but to retrieve a wooden stick from the warehouse and wave it in front of Cola.

The stick whistled through the air, stirring up fierce gusts of wind.

Cola immediately reined in its thoughts, took a deep breath, focused its attention ahead, and tried to use Wind Blade.

The Wind Blade shot through the air and accurately struck an iron box ten meters away. The tremendous impact made the box shake violently.

"Awwooo awwooo!"

Cola quickly grew excited, its tail swishing from side to side as it looked at Chen Yuan expectantly.

But Chen Yuan's attention was entirely captured by Spark's data panel:

Species: Flame Cloud Falcon

Attribute: Fire

Level: 3 (Tier 1)

Favorability: 39

Skill: Flame Surge (Basic 2.9/3)+ Flame Prison (Basic 0.1/3)+

Quality: Ordinary

Conditions for advancing to Elite quality: Unlocked

Not only had Spark's level risen by one, it had also learned a new skill on its own—Flame Prison!

Chen Yuan said eagerly, "Spark, let me see Flame Prison."

"Chirp!"

Spark answered spiritedly, then held its breath, focused its gaze, aimed at the iron barrel directly ahead, and suddenly beat its wings!

For a moment,

A ring of flames slowly appeared. The orange-yellow blaze churned constantly, yet it maintained its basic shape.

The ring of fire gradually approached the iron barrel and continuously contracted like a python drawing in its body. In the end, it enclosed the iron barrel at its center as clusters of flame continued to scorch it.

Compared to Flame Surge, Flame Prison seemed somewhat lacking in power, with almost no instantaneous explosive force.

"This seems to be a control skill." Chen Yuan rubbed his chin, deep in thought.

The ring of flames encircled the iron barrel and continuously burned it, seeming somewhat similar to Sun Wukong's "Draw the Ground as a Prison."

Those inside could not get out, and those outside could not get in.