A Researcher's Daily Life

Like Dr. Xu, Su Muli, as a top Water Type researcher, was also advancing projects such as [increasing the birth rate of high-potential young by influencing the breeding process of oviparous Pet Beasts] and [another potential form of the Storm Sea Lizard].

She stayed at the Jiang Xing Research Institute to feed the Lucky Cloud Qilin, both to observe the unique qualities of a Legendary Pet Beast and to take a few days off amid her busy schedule.

Once the Rainbow Dragon Cub had learned Dragon Might and could independently train the Golden-Veined Koi school, she said her goodbyes. She also took the Qilin Fur with her and delivered it to Master Jian.

After the two of them left, only Jiang Xing and Li Lingyin remained at the institute, but it could hardly be called quiet—

The daily process of nurturing and training the Golden-Veined Koi took up most of Jiang Xing's energy.

In his spare time, he also had to research Energy Cube recipes and serve his Pet Beasts tastier food.

Well, the process of "capturing" the Lucky Cloud Qilin with Energy Cubes had given Jiang Xing a taste for it... These things were far more useful than Poke Balls!

If he encountered some gluttonous Legendary creature or snack-loving myth in the future, he could hardly start researching recipes on the spot, could he?

Only by preparing for a rainy day could he remain invincible in every battle!

While he was busy, the Lucky Cloud Qilin grew increasingly close to the Rainbow Dragon Cub.

Though the Lucky Cloud Qilin had initially stolen the Rainbow Dragon Cub's Dragon Lychee Cube, Jiang Xing made more Cubes afterward, successfully dispelling the Dragon Cub's resentment.

Perhaps the Little Qilin felt somewhat guilty as well. Whenever it ate, it would share half with the Dragon Cub. Coupled with its extraordinary Affinity, it successfully won the Dragon Cub's favor.

The two were inseparable. Every day, one went "Ah-li," while the other went "Mmm-mmm," calling each other brothers.

The Little Qilin even patted its chest and told the Dragon Cub that it had once seen the Azure Dragon and knew where it usually lived. It said it could take the Dragon Cub to Uncle Azure Dragon's home to play sometime.

That struck right at the Dragon Cub's soft spot—

Other than the stories Jiang Xing had told it, its only understanding of "dragons" was that Legendary Azure Dragon!

That majestic, endless figure soaring above the clouds had been deeply imprinted in its heart. Calling it the Dragon Cub's idol would not be an exaggeration!

If it could see the Azure Dragon with its own eyes, it would be worth dying for!

Thus, the Little Qilin completely became the Dragon Cub's best brother. It only waited for the day they could go meet its idol together.

The two Pet Beast young were brimming with energy, and the human child beside them was no less lively.

Li Lingyin truly deserved to be called a child whose potential had been acknowledged by the system. At only twelve years old, she already displayed a Beast Tamer's greatest talent: boundless energy.

After diligently finishing her work every day, she still had the energy to take the Golden-Veined Koi out for training and challenge Wild Pet Beasts everywhere—

Yes, the Jiang Xing Research Institute was built in a forest very close to a scenic area, so there were naturally many Wild Pet Beasts nearby.

When the institute had first been established, they had been frightened away by numerous powerful Earth Type and Wood Type Pet Beasts.

But as time passed, they gradually gathered again. Because of the Affinity released by the Lucky Cloud Qilin, they let down their guard around the institute and approached it.

These Pet Beasts came in all shapes and forms. Most were insects, birds, squirrels, rabbits, and similar types. They were not very strong and were barely aggressive.

After all, this place was very close to both the city and the scenic area.

Those fierce, powerful Pet Beasts had either been driven by forest rangers to places far from human habitation or tamed by Beast Tamers to prevent them from threatening ordinary people.

The strength of these Pet Beasts happened to suit Li Lingyin's current level.

The Golden-Veined Koi she had contracted was merely an ornamental Pet Beast. Especially on land, it was just a little Yuyu that hopped around more enthusiastically than usual. When it fought these Wild Pet Beasts, it was simply rookies pecking at each other.

After her battles ended, Jiang Xing would treat the injured Wild Pet Beasts and give them a generous batch of delicious food.

As a result, some groups of Wild Pet Beasts remained near the institute.

Jiang Xing did not mind this. In fact, he was rather happy about it—

Unlike Spirit Food and Cubes, these did not require specific resource fruits. As staple crops of the Beast Taming World, they were like cheap feed. With only a small amount of money, he could prepare a huge pile of them.

With the Berry Blender, this piece of black technology, Jiang Xing could reduce the nurturing resources consumed by research Pet Beasts to one-tenth of the original amount, or even less.

As a result, even though he was raising hundreds of fish, his funding remained more than ample. It could even be said to be overflowing.

Getting some food to feed the Wild Pet Beasts did not even amount to a drop in the bucket.

Moreover, these were not ordinary wild animals, but true [Pet Beasts] with spiritual intelligence.

They possessed considerable intelligence, and because they were so pure, they understood gratitude even better than many people. They would repay him in their own ways.

For example, they helped drive away irritable Wild Pet Beasts that tried to damage the institute's walls; occasionally brought edible wild fruits and vegetables; and even followed Jiang Xing around to help carry things.

When a group of plump, adorable [Dandelion Squirrels], resembling squirrels with fur like dandelion fluff, lined up neatly and carried over a huge box of Pet Beast food on their heads—

Even Jiang Xing could not help laughing.

"Sure enough, as a Beast Taming researcher, it feels like something is missing if you don't keep a few Wild Pet Beasts in your backyard."

Besides feeding the Wild Pet Beasts, Jiang Xing would occasionally accept Li Lingyin's challenges and command Wild Pet Beasts to battle her.

Since it was a clash between rookies, the danger was low. The battles felt more like traditional matches, which made them rather interesting.

Jiang Xing simply treated them as little games to relax during his research.

Of course, the Rainbow Dragon Cub definitely could not take the field.

In a match between fish eggs, it was a fish fry. Its strength was far beyond the limit.

A researcher's daily life was just that plain and unadorned, yet incredibly fulfilling.

In the blink of an eye, another half month passed—

Previously, Jiang Xing had spent more than a month nurturing the Fish King because Dragon Attribute moves were simply too difficult for weak Golden-Veined Koi to learn.

Now, with the Move Tutor (Outrage), the powerful Dragon Attribute move could be mastered instantly, greatly saving time in the nurturing process.

Furthermore, the Golden-Veined Koi that learned Outrage seemed to become a little more irritable. Their willpower improved, and their resistance to Dragon Might also increased, making it an unexpected bonus.

Aside from Dragon Attribute moves, the Golden-Veined Koi had an extremely low ceiling and were naturally easy to level up.

Jiang Xing was also generous with his investments. In only half a month, every Golden-Veined Koi had reached Low-Transcendental and qualified for evolution!

Only one final step remained before they evolved and the project was completed—

Jiang Xing opened his phone, logged into his long-neglected social media account, took a group photo of the fish school, and posted an update.

"The preparations are complete. At noon the day after tomorrow, I will hold a Dragon Gate Assembly at Yuzhong Waterfall to demonstrate the evolution process of the Golden-Veined Koi. Stay tuned!"

Less than an hour after the post went up, it successfully reached the top of the trending charts!