Bai Shi's Independent Choice, Linghuan and Zilan

"Liu Xing, this isn't appropriate..." Lin Yuan quickly said, "It's a bit presumptuous of me to have extra access to your family's Resource Vault."

"Where can Baishi still be given the freedom to choose?"

"Don't try to refuse," Liu Xing quickly stopped him. "It's just about taking Commander Quality."

"Besides, as you know, I originally planned to bring this little White Cat home and raise it."

"It was just that fate brought it to you, someone more suitable for it."

"I've already invested millions in Jinjin and Zizi. As for Baishi, I'll add a little now to make up for it and continue our previous relationship."

"After all, it's a contemporary of Jinjin and Zizi; we can't let it lose face."

"Look how miserable Baishi used to be, but now he's become so adorable and majestic. Isn't that something to be encouraged?"

"Isn't it worthy of praise?"

Upon hearing this, Baishi's eyes sparkled.

This guy is praising it!

Favorability rating skyrockets!

Then, it looked at Lin Yuan with a puzzled expression, and then seemed relieved.

"Meow? Meow..."

Is the Beast Tamer trying to prevent this rich guy from giving me a gift?

I listen to whatever the Beast Tamer says.

Lin Yuan:...

This whole thing makes him seem like a criminal.

Fine, being poor is the original sin.

Although he wasn't poor, compared to Liu Xing...

He was currently puzzled as to why Liu Xing had spent so much money on Jinjin Zizi respectively.

"Alright..." Lin Yuan sighed, "If you need any help in the future, feel free to contact me anytime."

"Of course. There are a few ideas I haven't finalized for my paper on [Illusion Dream Butterfly]. I think it would be more appropriate to discuss them with you first before I go to Teacher Chen to discuss them."

"You can't escape, junior!" Liu Xing said smugly.

Liu Xing's villa complex is too large.

It took Lin Yuan and Liu Xing ten minutes to reach the location of their family's treasure vault.

Walking to a side door, Liu Xing extended his right hand, the ring on his little finger shimmering faintly.

Then, the side door opened.

First, a fragrant aroma wafted over, and then various lights appeared before his eyes.

Pet products, starting with Transcendent Quality, will exhibit some obvious characteristics—fragrance, luster, size, etc.

Lin Yuan knew that this Resource Vault was only a portion of the Liu Family's total resource repository, containing items of relatively lower quality.

However, he couldn't help but sigh.

Wow, so luxurious!

The Baishi, standing nearby, was also eager to try. It "smelled" some scents it liked and felt something attracting it.

"Lin Yuan, do you know why I let Baishi choose for himself?" Liu Xing asked.

Lin Yuan nodded. "Pet beasts themselves have a certain sensitivity and inclination towards products containing the same source of energy, especially those that can promote their own growth and evolution."

"This is also a choice that Beast Breeder allow their pets to make when considering their evolution—because highly compatible products may guide the pets to mutate and evolve into another form."

This theory is called -- [Beast Affinity Selection].

"Of course, errors may occur, but this is currently the most mainstream method for Beast Breeder to research new evolution paths for pets."

"Baishi's parents have special bloodlines. Let it find its own materials; perhaps a miracle will happen in the next evolution."

Lin Yuan paused, "At least that's what Teacher Sun Xingtian told me."

Before awakening his talent, Lin Yuan had consulted many books about Beast Breeder, and he was very clear about these basic theories and methods.

Of course, with the panel, he could know the exact Evolution Materials, proportions, and production methods.

However, some existing theories can also confirm some special cases—for example, if Baishi were to evolve into Lion in the future, most people would associate it with its bloodline.

There's no need to make a fuss over it.

"Oh dear, I forgot I can't ask you theoretical questions again," Liu Xing said helplessly. "Every time you answer, it's like you're trying to score 2000 on a 100-point test."

"It makes me look terrible."

"Regardless, let's wait here for Baishi's choice."

Lin Yuan nodded as well.

However, he still used his mental powers to communicate with Baishi: Do not choose [Bloodline Fusion Liquid] or [Spiritblast Lion Fruit].

Firstly, he had already bought them, and both sets of documents were at home.

Secondly, it also requires adhering to his previous strategy—not to obtain all the core materials for evolution in the same place and at the same time.

Baishi indicated that he understood.

These past two days, when Lin Yuan received the package and carefully placed the two documents, it was right next to him.

It understood after Lin Yuan gave it a brief description.

As for [Mad Lion Essence Blood]...

Lin Yuan decided not to tell Baishi what he looked like for the time being.

He also wanted to know if this [Beast Affinity Selection] was suitable for Baishi.

Even though he could easily take shortcuts now, he still finds it quite interesting to see how these theories are put into practice.

Anyway, if Baishi couldn't find it, he could simply describe it to him through mental communication.

Now let it "treasure hunt" without any worries!

Twenty minutes later.

Baishi selected a total of five materials.

The first thing it brought and placed in front of the two of them was [Mad Lion Essence Blood].

This allowed Lin Yuan to verify the theory of [Beast Affinity Selection] with his own pet beasts.

Indeed, the key theories that have survived to this day all possess universality.

Then, it looked at Lin Yuan and only went to find the next one after receiving his consent.

This process is repeated.

To Lin Yuan's surprise, aside from the [Bloodline Fusion Liquid] and [Spiritblast Lion Fruit] that he had told Baishi not to take...

Surprisingly, there are other products that are so attractive to Baishi.

Two of these materials are of Commander Quality, and the other two are of Transcendent Quality.

The materials for the Commander Quality are [Lionwake Mint Jar] for Mid-Grade Commander and [Crimsonheart Cat Balm] for Low-Grade Commander.

The Transcendent Quality materials are the Transcendent High-Grade [Cat-Eye Dew] and... [Lionbright Fruit].

[Lionwake Mint Jar] Just a whiff can refresh its mind and invigorate it. Baishi found it very useful during training and it can also slowly improve physical fitness.

[Crimsonheart Cat Balm] made Baishi feel that eating a little bit every day should help him level up faster and promote blood circulation and fusion within his body.

[Cat-Eye Dew] was something its two older sisters used often when it was little, and it simply wanted to see what would happen if it were put in its eyes.

As for the [Lionbright Fruit], it wants to eat the cake Lin Yuan made for it again.

"Why does Baishi only take one item each time it returns?" Liu Xing asked, puzzled. "Why is it satisfied after taking five items?"

"Did you secretly prevent it from taking more than it needed behind my back?"

Liu Xing looked at Lin Yuan, as if to say, "Have you been abusing it all this time?"

Lin Yuan:...

"I didn't," Lin Yuan said, sounding aggrieved. "It was Baishi who satisfied himself."

Baishi, who was standing nearby, meowed.

Raising both paws indicates that the person is indeed satisfied.

Five products!

Five products in total!

Is this the feeling those who bought it before described as "shopping around and grabbing whatever you want"?

However, Baishi remained very restrained.

It currently feels that five items are already a lot; if it takes any more, the sense of satisfaction will be overwhelming.

Lin Yuan whispered to Liu Xing, "It usually has a low sense of camaraderie, but it's been a little better lately."

"You know its past experiences, take it slow."

Liu Xing thought about it and felt it made sense, "Then you'll have to pamper it from now on. Look at this poor little cat, it's so happy to have gotten five products, it's so pitiful."

Lin Yuan thought to himself: Do you think all Beast Tamer in the world are like you, able to casually buy a hundred kinds of expensive snacks for their pets?

But he still smiled and said, "Okay, Senior Liu Xing."

Liu Xing frowned, thinking, "Why are you calling me 'senior' again?"

"Okay, that's settled for now," Liu Xing said. "Next time, I'll have to make Baishi choose five more products before I leave, otherwise it'll seem like I'm being stingy."

"Now that we've finished our business, let's take Baishi to take a picture with Jinjin and Zizi."

"Then tell me more about the thesis..."

"Um."

An afternoon passed.

When Lin Yuan returned home, he was laden with spoils.

Before he went to Liu Xing's house today, he never expected things to turn out this way.

But upon reflection, this is indeed something Liu Xing would do.

Now that I think about it carefully, if he hadn't been late and hadn't happened to run into Baishi who had been captured, he wouldn't have seen this [Still Spirit Cat] while he was at the Breeding Center.

After that, Baishi might really be taken away by Liu Xing.

Right now, it's probably still a well-fed and chubby little kitten, pampered with plenty of food and water.

But Lin Yuan knew that Baishi secretly wanted to become Lion.

So compared to Liu Xing, we may be a bit poor now, but we haven't gone down the wrong path.

Second floor lobby.

It was rare for Lin Yuan to see Linghuan here organizing the [Purple Star Vine] or creating new crafts for it.

Since Linghuan acquired the new Trait [Wisdom Heart] a few days ago.

Its creativity and comprehension abilities are significantly enhanced.

Maybe they're organizing goods in the basement...

Lin Yuan habitually walked towards the Plant Room.

But then a particularly heartwarming scene unfolded.

Linghuan was holding a picture book and reading it carefully.

However, it did not forget to use the [Spirit Tail] ability to keep the Zilan under the red light.

Zilan didn't seem to be immersed in cultivation either. Her petals twisted onto Linghuan's head, then she looked around suspiciously before precisely dripping a drop of [Spirit Dew] into Linghuan's mouth.

In the past, Linghuan would definitely have refused.

But right now, it seems to be immersed in a very strange state.

Maintaining this state requires the energy and mental restoration effects provided by [Spirit Dew].

Lin Yuan looked from afar.

The picture book Linghuan was looking at...

Wasn't that the [Chenlong Kingdom Beast Gear Encyclopedia] that he'd been reading all his childhood?