Magic City Evolution Assembly

After the experiment, Jiang Xing had not only verified the Personality Conjecture but also refined the evolutionary data for the Rainbow Dragon Cub.

For instance, through controlled experiments, he recorded how many times Golden-Veined Koi challenged the Dragon Gate before evolving and confirmed that [Dragon Attribute energy and moves could greatly increase the probability of evolution, but were not necessary conditions].

Those Brave Yuyu who had not mastered the Outrage move or used Water Dragon Cubes had still successfully transformed into dragons, albeit a few days later.

That wild Rainbow Dragon Cub was also the strongest evidence.

After all, wild Yuyu did not have wild Jiang Xing feeding them wild cubes and using wild Move Tutors.

In addition, by examining more Rainbow Dragon Cubs, he documented another one of their Talents.

[Fearless Heart—will not be affected by any Intimidation-type moves, falling into states such as timidity, fear, or reduced abilities.]

Among the many moves Pet Beasts possessed were special moves like Dragon Might, Intimidate, Scary Face, and similar abilities, as well as related Talents.

Some Beast Tamers had even built Intimidation Teams around these Talents and moves, specializing in Scary tactics.

The Rainbow Dragon Cub's Fearless Heart Talent was clearly the nemesis of those Beast Tamers and provided extremely strong resistance.

However, in terms of versatility, it still could not compare to Heart of Exhaustion.

Revival was simply too overpowered.

"Jiang Xing."

After the Dragon Gate Assembly ended, although many tourists were reluctant to leave, they could only recall their Golden-Veined Koi and depart from the scenic area when the authorities cleared the grounds.

Chang Feng, the official Champion Beast Tamer, called out to Jiang Xing with blazing eyes. As he spoke, he could not help glancing at the dragon flock in the sky.

"This time, you successfully evolved quite a few Rainbow Dragon Cubs..."

"Not that many. Just over three hundred."

Noticing Chang Feng's gaze, Jiang Xing immediately became wary.

Under the Beast Taming World's research regulations, once a researcher announced an evolutionary result, all approved funding and all Pet Beasts bred during the process belonged entirely to the researcher.

In other words, these several hundred Rainbow Dragon Cubs did not belong to the state. They were Jiang Xing's private property.

Champion Chang had better not think about trying to mooch off him.

"I still need to research the Rainbow Dragon Cub's subsequent forms. Every Dragon Cub is extremely valuable, so there's no need to discuss selling them."

Using more than three hundred Rainbow Dragon Cubs entirely for research sounded rather excessive.

But not every Pet Beast possessed the ability to evolve indefinitely.

Just as most Pet Beast species had forms at various stages, many Pet Beasts exhausted their potential after completing one evolution, remaining in their current form and unable to evolve again.

Others stopped growing after their second evolution.

Only a small number of Pet Beasts could evolve into their final forms. They were the most precious seeds of potential.

The Rainbow Dragon Cub's current species rank was mid-level Commander. It had to first reach Monarch level before it could attain Overlord level.

In other words, there were at least two more evolutionary stages.

To research its later forms, Jiang Xing definitely needed to prepare more Rainbow Dragon Cubs.

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to part with them." Chang Feng smiled awkwardly. "You're the discoverer of the Rainbow Dragon Cub, and you've even successfully bred an entire dragon flock. You must know them exceptionally well."

"On behalf of Yuzhong City's Beast Tamer School, I'd like to cooperate with you."

"We would like to board a batch of high-potential Golden-Veined Koi with you and provide the corresponding breeding funds, asking you to help raise them."

"From time to time, we would arrange for some Novice Beast Tamers to come here and select partners to form contracts with..."

The more Jiang Xing listened, the more familiar it sounded. He could not help saying, "A Breeding House?"

"That's right." Chang Feng smiled. "We have similar arrangements with those top-tier Breeding Houses. We even board some Pet Beasts at Dr. Xu's research institute."

"The main purpose is to support outstanding Novice Beast Tamers from ordinary backgrounds, giving them the chance to own highly gifted Pet Beasts as well."

Commoner Beast Tamers did not receive gifts from parents or elders. Therefore, the best way for them to grow was to demonstrate their Talent through various competitions and battles, earning the attention and support of their schools.

Many official Beast Tamers had once come from impoverished backgrounds and risen step by step in this manner.

If Jiang Xing had not become a researcher, he might have taken the same path.

With that in mind, he readily nodded.

"No problem."

"Thank you for understanding!"

Chang Feng looked delighted.

Those eligible for official boarding arrangements were all top researchers. They did not lack funding, but time and energy.

As a result, they were often unwilling to waste their time raising Pet Beasts for others.

Jiang Xing had agreed so readily. As expected of Dr. Xu's student.

The official breeding partnership was only a minor interlude.

Jiang Xing brought the dragon flock back to the research institute, handed matters such as feeding over to Li Lingyin, then entered seclusion to refine his papers—

Although he had conducted only one experiment, he could draw conclusions for two papers.

[Evolution Conditions of the Rainbow Dragon Cub] [Proof of the Personality Conjecture].

These were two separate academic achievements. It was only that the former could serve as evidence for the latter, which was why they had emerged together.

Jiang Xing stayed up all night, organizing and summarizing the experimental data before finishing both papers. He then hurried to the Xu Hai Research Institute and submitted them to his teacher.

After Dr. Xu carefully read through them, he nodded.

"Very good."

The worry Jiang Xing had been holding onto finally faded, and he said happily, "Thank you, Teacher!"

"No need to thank me. I merely taught you the most basic knowledge. You were the one who conceived and completed this project." Dr. Xu set down the papers and asked, "Do you have a researcher prefix in mind?"

"Me? A researcher?" Jiang Xing was startled.

In the Beast Taming World, a Researcher Title was as prestigious as a Doctor title. It carried enormous weight and was exceedingly rare.

Many scholars who had worked in the field for years and participated in numerous major achievements had still failed to become researchers, remaining mere assistants.

He had completed only one project, yet he could skip the usual seniority requirements and receive a title directly?

Dr. Xu saw what he was thinking and shook his head.

"A Researcher Title values 'originality,' not 'seniority.' If someone cannot possess ideas of their own, then no matter how many projects they participate in, they can only be an assistant."

"You independently designed and completed this project and achieved significant results. That is enough to prove your qualifications."

Jiang Xing suddenly understood. Rubbing his hands excitedly, he said, "You and Senior Sister are both Water Type, so I want a Water Type prefix too!"

"Water Type? Isn't the Rainbow Dragon Cub a Light Dragon? Where did Water come from?" Dr. Xu laughed.

Jiang Xing scratched his head awkwardly.

Pet Beast evolution held infinite possibilities. Especially for base forms, which had not yet been fully defined, it was common for their attributes to change completely after evolution.

He had not expected that the Dragon Cub which leaped out of the water would have no connection to Water Type whatsoever.

The earlier evolution had carried off the later evolution, then ascended on its own, was that it...

After teasing him, Dr. Xu picked up an invitation from the desk and placed it before Jiang Xing.

"It will take some time for the Researcher Title application to be approved, so you can think about it slowly."

"This is an invitation to the Magic City Evolution Assembly... Although there are fewer than five days until it begins and registration has already closed, I registered you several days ago. Just take this and attend the assembly to present your results."

"If you can win the Best Achievement Award, you will receive a rather generous reward."

Jiang Xing's eyes lit up, and he immediately accepted the invitation—

The system mission had originally required him to participate in an academic conference and present his results.

He had been wondering which conference to attend, yet Dr. Xu had already prepared one for him.

So this was what it felt like to have a teacher looking out for you?

"Thank you, Teacher!"