The Sixth-Rank Experts present were startled by Little White's appearance and exchanged glances.
"Is this a bloodline mutation? A few elders who specialize in raising spirit pets seem to have mentioned something about it."
"Spirit pets capable of bloodline mutation are never ordinary breeds. What breed is this mantis?"
They instinctively gathered around.
Yang Ling stood in front of Little White and said politely:
"Please stay back. Give my spirit pet room for its bloodline mutation. Don't disturb it."
They glanced at Yang Ling and did not advance any farther, though their eyes grew increasingly curious.
"I once saw an elder's spirit pet undergo a bloodline mutation. Afterward, its strength increased tremendously. Even ordinary Fifth Ranks were no match for it."
"Steward Yang, what breed is your spirit pet? What's it called?"
"I don't know its exact breed either."
Yang Ling shook his head, feeling a little anticipation for the changes to Little White's attributes after its evolution.
"Would you sell this spirit pet? How about selling it to me?"
A Middle Sixth Rank spoke with a faint smile.
Yang Ling could not be bothered to respond.
Seeing this, the man frowned slightly.
"There are many restrictions on consuming Fire Spirit Pearls, let alone freshly formed ones. Just touching one will make you sick, and swallowing one is even worse.
"Your spirit pet might not complete its mutation successfully. It could drop dead on the spot. If you don't sell it now, you might be left with nothing."
"Steward Yang, it actually makes no difference whether you sell it. Since it ate the Fire Spirit Pearl, I doubt the sect will let it stay with you."
A Sixth Rank gloated, "You'll be punished for failing to keep your spirit pet under control, too."
"This is all because you lot insisted