Showing Off and the Patriarch's Hidden Worries

Lin Mo defeated the mid-stage Beast Soldier Rank Iron-Claw Wolf with clean, decisive movements, not only vindicating himself but also allowing Wang Keke to hold her head high.

The little girl hugged Lin Mo's neck, her face flushed with excitement, leaving no trace of the quiet genius she usually appeared to be. She deliberately carried Lin Mo around the training grounds several times, basking in the shocked, envious, and incredulous gazes of the surrounding family members.

"See that? This is my Mimi! A Winged Tiger! Pretty impressive, right?" Wang Keke's voice was filled with undisguised pride and smugness, not forgetting to glance at Wang Xiao, whose face was ashen and who looked like he wanted to crawl into a hole in the ground.

Those young disciples who had previously criticized this "white-furred pet" were now silent as cicadas, their eyes filled with a newfound sense of awe as they looked at Lin Mo. In this world where strength is king, regardless of appearance, powerful force is always the best calling card.

Lin Mo played along, puffing out his chest and occasionally flapping his wings—which were now beginning to take shape and covered in fine white down—drawing a chorus of low gasps. Although he felt a bit speechless about this "showing off," seeing Wang Keke so happy made him feel the fight was worth it.

That night, they returned to Wang Keke's spacious and comfortable room.

After a hearty meal of carefully prepared Beast General Rank steak as a reward, Lin Mo licked his lips and began to plan his next move.

He could no longer endure the suffering of the Iron-Wire Snake; he had already obtained [Tough Skin], and his defense was now guaranteed. Next, he needed a new target. Attack, speed, or some kind of special ability...

He paced over to Wang Keke's desk, where a thick copy of the <Common Monster Illustrated Guide (Juvenile and Growth Stages)> lay open. He extended a claw and skillfully flipped through the pages, making a rustling sound.

"Mimi? Are you looking for something tasty again?" Wang Keke was lying on the bed, swinging her legs, and seeing his actions, she immediately leaned over with curiosity. After the Iron-Wire Snake incident, she had already realized that her battle pet had an extraordinary "obsession" and "taste" when it came to "eating."

Lin Mo's claw finally stopped on a page. The guide depicted a muscular rabbit with extremely thick hind legs and a fierce expression—the Irritable Jumping Rabbit. Below it was a note: Beast Soldier Rank, gregarious, meat contains rich blood energy and is extremely delicious (Note: Due to its irritable and temperamental nature, caution is required when capturing), suspected of possessing the innate skills [Burst] or [Jump].

[Burst] or [Jump]! This was exactly what Lin Mo needed most at his current stage! It could greatly enhance his instantaneous explosive power and dash speed, and combined with the gliding of his wings, his mobility would reach a terrifying level!

And, most importantly—the guide explicitly stated that the "meat is extremely delicious"!

Lin Mo's eyes lit up instantly! He raised his head, tapped the picture of the Irritable Jumping Rabbit hard with his claw, and then turned to look at Wang Keke, his amber eyes filled with unmistakable longing, his tail wagging so fast it was almost a propeller.

Afraid that Wang Keke wouldn't understand, he used his claw to gesture a "complete" rabbit shape, then performed a ravenous, wolfing-down motion.

Wang Keke looked at the rabbit in the guide, then at Lin Mo's impatient appearance. Recalling the painful, "martyr-like" expression he had worn while eating the Iron-Wire Snake, and comparing it to his current eagerness for this rabbit, she burst into a laugh, understanding him in an instant!

"Hahaha, Mimi, you little smarty-pants! So you know how to pick the good stuff too!" She laughed until she was doubled over. "Alright, alright, from now on, you'll have this Irritable Jumping Rabbit! You want it whole, right? No problem! It's much better than those tough, hard Iron-Wire Snakes!"

She was also happy that Lin Mo had finally "seen the light" and learned to enjoy gourmet food. After all, as his owner, it pained her to watch her battle pet painfully gnawing on "iron rods" every day.

With the "rations" issue resolved, Lin Mo curled back into his soft nest, feeling satisfied and beginning to look forward to tomorrow's rabbit feast.

Meanwhile, deep within the estate, inside the study of the family head, Wang Qingtian.

The room was brightly lit, and Wang Qingtian stood with his hands behind his back in front of the window, listening to the report of a trusted guard from the shadows behind him.

"Reporting to the family head, today, the young miss's battle pet 'Mimi' competed against Young Master Wang Xiao's Iron-Claw Wolf and won decisively. Its displayed defense far exceeded its rank, its combat intelligence was extremely high, and it has initially mastered the use of its wings, capable of effective gliding and tactical evasion."

Wang Qingtian's gaze was deep, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the window frame: "Astonishing defense... is this the effect of devouring those Iron-Wire Snakes?"

"The subordinate speculates that it is highly likely. The young miss has provided it with a large quantity of Iron-Wire Snakes daily for over half a month. After today's post-battle inspection, its fur and skin were found to be exceptionally tough; the Iron-Claw Wolf's sharp claws could not inflict the slightest injury."

The study fell into a brief silence.

A moment later, Wang Qingtian spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of gravity: "Its growth rate is extraordinary, its intelligence far exceeds that of ordinary mutated beasts, and it has a purposeful demand for devouring specific types of monsters... This mutated Winged Tiger is likely even more unusual than we imagined."

He turned around, his eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Keke has a deep bond with it, which is a good thing. But if we cannot truly understand its intentions and communicate effectively, in the long run, variables may arise. After all, it is not of our kind..."

He pondered for a long time, as if having made a certain decision.

"Go, use my family contribution points to contact the 'Ancient Civilization Relic Item Exchange.' I recall that some time ago, a batch of broken jade slips excavated from the outskirts of Relic 003 was sent back for decryption. Among them, there seemed to be a... mental communication method? Called the Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter?"

The trusted guard was slightly startled: "Family Head, the contribution points required to exchange for that secret technique are extremely high. Furthermore, according to the decryption experts, the content is incomplete, and the cultivation conditions are extremely harsh. It requires one party to be a Spirit Reader, and the other party's mental power must also be sufficiently strong and agile to establish an initial resonance and conduct vague conscious communication. The success rate... is said to be very low."

"It doesn't matter." Wang Qingtian waved his hand. "No matter how high the contribution points are, it is worth a try. Keke is already a Spirit Reader, and as for that 'Meow-Meow'... I observe its spirituality; its mental power is definitely not ordinary."

"Take it to Keke and let her try to establish a deeper connection with her battle pet. If it succeeds, it will be of great benefit, whether for Keke's combat power or for controlling this battle pet with infinite potential."

"Yes! This subordinate will go at once!" The trusted guard received the order and retreated from the study without a sound.

Wang Qingtian looked back at the heavy night outside the window, his gaze seemingly piercing through space and landing on the white juvenile tiger, which was currently yawning comfortably in its soft nest.

"Little guy, how many more surprises can you bring... I hope this Spirit-Rhino Resonance Chapter can truly open a bridge of communication between you and me—no, between you and Keke."

And Lin Mo, who knew nothing of this, was currently having a wonderful dream, a dream filled with Irritable Jumping Rabbits, roasted until the skin was crispy and the meat tender, smelling absolutely divine...