Three Evolution Forms and Their Material Requirements

[Evolution route 1: Purple Grudge Orchid, quality: low-grade extraordinary, compatibility: 20%]

[Evolution requirements: pet must reach ordinary level 10. Core evolution material: extraordinary-tier Grudge Spirit Pearl. Supplementary evolution materials (click to view details)]

[Pet beast personality: pessimistic, with resentment as its core trait. The closer the personality matches, the higher the evolution success rate.]

Beside this evolution route, Lin Yuan also saw what the Purple Grudge Orchid looked like.

It was considerably larger than the [Purple Ghost Orchid], with four blossoms swaying in the wind. The shapes of its petals formed a resentful face, sending a chill down his spine.

Zilan was one of only two pet beasts in his household, so Lin Yuan had naturally taken the initiative to collect information about its evolution methods over the past two years.

But for most plant-type pet beasts, there was no officially released information on which core materials to use or how to evolve them.

These formulas were often held by high-level breeders as part of their accumulated reserves of expertise.

So when Lin Yuan saw such detailed material proportions listed under the evolution requirements, his eyes immediately lit up.

Knowing about an evolution route and knowing how to evolve a pet beast into that form were two different things.

This [Eye of All Spirits] truly lived up to its status as a talent beyond S-rank.

The information on this panel already gave him what he needed to become a breeder.

As for how difficult it would be to obtain certification for that secondary profession, that was a matter for later.

Now Lin Yuan also understood why this evolution route had only 20% compatibility with Zilan.

The difference in personality was too great.

Lin Yuan immediately looked at the second evolution route.

[Evolution route 2: Purple Dew Orchid, quality: mid-grade extraordinary, compatibility: 78%]

[Evolution requirements: pet must reach ordinary level 10. Core evolution material: extraordinary-tier Sweet Rain Pearl. Supplementary evolution materials (click to view details)]

[Pet beast personality: gentle, with devotion as its core trait. The closer the personality matches, the higher the evolution success rate.]

Compared with the [Purple Grudge Orchid], the [Purple Dew Orchid] looked far gentler in both shape and appearance.

It had only three blossoms, but its buds were much larger, with purple nectar visibly rolling over them.

In the Chenlong Kingdom, the [Purple Dew Orchid] was considered a very rare extraordinary-tier plant.

Ordinary breeders did not possess its evolution method; only certain major Lineages and organizations held it.

In terms of price alone, a single [Purple Dew Orchid] could not be bought for less than a million Alliance coins.

After all, unlike the [Purple Grudge Orchid], the [Purple Dew Orchid] was purely a support and production plant. The dew it produced was far more effective than the ordinary-quality nectar Zilan currently produced each day, and naturally could generate greater profits.

One thing surprised Lin Yuan a little.

He compared the materials for these two evolution routes.

The core material required to evolve into a [Purple Dew Orchid], the [Sweet Rain Pearl], was actually worth considerably less than the [Grudge Spirit Pearl].

It just went to show that evolution materials could only achieve the most precise results when used on pet beasts with suitable personalities.

Before he could see evolution routes, Lin Yuan's hope for Zilan had been to help it evolve into a [Purple Dew Orchid] someday.

But now, he clearly had a better choice.

[Hidden evolution route: Purple Spirit Treasure Orchid, quality: high-grade extraordinary, compatibility: 99%]

[Evolution requirements: pet must reach ordinary level 10. Core evolution materials: extraordinary-tier Sweet Rain Pearl, extraordinary-tier Spirit Treasure Liquid. Supplementary evolution materials (click to view details)]

[Pet beast personality: protective of its home, with devotion as its core trait. The closer the personality matches, the higher the evolution success rate.]

Compared with the other two evolution forms, the [Purple Spirit Treasure Orchid] possessed a naturally ethereal beauty.

Its six blossoms were arranged in the shape of a pagoda.

Its buds were even larger than those of the [Purple Dew Orchid]. Within the purple light, the nectar on them gave off a faint mist, as though immortal mists swirled around them.

Lin Yuan's gaze instantly became transfixed.

This evolution form was an almost perfect match for Zilan.

For a plant to possess both protectiveness toward its home and devotion as its core traits was no easy thing.

It usually took experiences, a story of its own, and the tempering of years for those traits to develop.

To Lin Yuan, to this pet food shop, and to his late parents, Zilan was the most precious treasure of all.

Naturally, Lin Yuan hoped to let it evolve into the form that suited it best and offered the highest quality.

The extraordinary-tier Sweet Rain Pearl was the same core material required for evolution into a [Purple Dew Orchid]. If Lin Yuan remembered correctly, its market price was around thirty thousand Alliance coins.

Lin Yuan was familiar with all the supplementary materials as well. Their combined cost would not exceed ten thousand Alliance coins.

But he had never even heard of extraordinary-tier Spirit Treasure Liquid.

Still, thinking of the "Kindling Seed" and the "Puchuan Inheritor" identification badge he had received today, perhaps he could find this material in the Pet Beast Alliance's online store.

Lin Yuan kept gazing at Zilan, making plans and arrangements in his mind.

Zilan had actually already noticed Lin Yuan's arrival.

It saw his thoughtful expression and slightly furrowed brow.

Startled, it wondered, My young master... could he have failed to awaken a good talent at today's awakening ceremony?

That must be it. Otherwise, whenever he comes back, he usually reaches out to stroke my buds and tells me a little about what happened at school.

He's so quiet today. He probably doesn't know how to bring it up.

Although Zilan was emotionally sensitive, it was at least a "mature" flower that had lived for over a decade.

Having watched Lin Yuan grow up since he was little, it had plenty of experience comforting him.

At that moment, its two blossoms first dipped slightly, then sprang straight up like a carp flipping to its feet. Two drops of nectar landed precisely at the left and right corners of Lin Yuan's mouth.

As sweetness seeped into his mouth, Lin Yuan immediately came back to his senses.

[Living Creature Affinity] allowed him to immediately sense the "worry" in Zilan's heart.

He swallowed the two drops of nectar, and the corners of his mouth lifted.

Usually, he might have warned Zilan not to feed him any more precious nectar, since it would affect the customers' orders.

But today, the fire and confidence within him swept all such concerns away.

Once Zilan evolved, both the yield and quality of its nectar would increase. A drop or two would no longer matter.

Lin Yuan gently stroked Zilan's petals and said, "Zilan, don't worry about me. I awakened a really good talent, and it can even help you evolve!"

"Thank you for working so hard to take care of our whole family all these years. When Mother was alive, she always talked about hoping to evolve you into a Purple Dew Orchid one day, to extend your lifespan and repair the damage to your foundation from producing too much nectar over all these years."

"It won't be long. Within this week, I'll do everything I can to help you evolve!"

"Then, no matter how much nectar you sneak into my mouth, I won't scold you anymore!"

Hearing Lin Yuan's response and the news he shared, Zilan's emotions rose in wave after wave.

It knew how precious a talent that could help with evolution was. It was also the talent every pet beast hoped its beastmaster would possess.

Now that Lin Yuan had awakened it, that also meant he could go farther on his path as a beastmaster, and his body would stay healthy...

He'll be able to afford better food and won't be tormented by changes in heat and cold like my two old masters. That's all I need!

The purple light around Zilan grew brighter, expressing its congratulations and heartfelt joy for Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan also returned to his room.

As he walked, he tallied his funds in his mind. He had saved a little money over the years.

That money was enough to pay for the [Sweet Rain Pearl] and the supplementary materials.

Now he needed to log into the Pet Beast Alliance's official online store and see whether it carried extraordinary-tier [Spirit Treasure Liquid]...