Baishi's Evolution, the Third Gift of All Spirits

Today is Sunday, and Lin Yuan is staying at home, keeping watch in the Plant Room.

Since last night, the cloud-like energy surrounding Baishi has become thinner.

Today we can already see its general outline – lying in the bathtub, seemingly sleeping very comfortably.

Baishi's evolution is progressing faster than Lin Yuan expected.

Moreover, he himself was very clear about his own feelings – Baishi's progress could benefit him in return.

In just five days, his mental strength has increased to 45 points.

Once Baishi successfully evolves, there will likely be another significant boost.

Lin Yuan paced back and forth in the Plant Room.

He wasn't the only one who was nervous; Zilan and Linghuan were too.

Zilan couldn't concentrate on her cultivation, and Linghuan would peek in every now and then to check on her, making it difficult for her to focus on her work.

This little White Cat, who had just joined the family a month ago, was treated like a baby by the two of them.

She loved staying in the Plant Room from the very beginning; back then, she was just a tiny little kitten.

Later, when he got a little older, he worked exceptionally hard.

Its hard work and sweat in this home were also seen by them.

They are about to evolve, and they are naturally overjoyed.

This feeling is like seeing your own child's hard work finally pay off.

About half an hour later.

Lin Yuan felt a slight rumble in his mind, and his mental power began to increase. As the energy of the clouds in front of him dissipated, the rumble became deeper and more frequent.

It feels very comfortable, like someone is giving me a brain massage.

However, Lin Yuan did not close his eyes to enjoy the moment; he kept his eyes fixed on Baishi in front of him.

One minute later, it revealed its full form.

It was lying on its back, its big belly exposed, its eyes still half-closed. When it opened its eyes, it saw Lin Yuan and Linghuan looking at it with smiles on their faces, and the entire Zilan orchid beside it was leaning towards it.

This made Baishi feel a little embarrassed. His evolved form was like this; wasn't it a bit... unimpressive?

It immediately kicked its legs, only to find that it was now too big, and the bathtub was a bit small, so it got stuck.

Immediately use [Hidden Transformation] to transform back into the previous [Still Spirit Cat] form, jump out of the bathtub, and then revert to your original form.

"Meow? Roar! Roar!" Baishi excitedly.

After evolving, using Hidden Transformation became so much easier.

Lin Yuan also looked at its current state.

Standing on all fours, it is about 1.5 meters long and less than 1 meter tall, and looks like a Lion that is still growing.

Its entire body was covered in soft white fur that moved without wind, and there seemed to be a faint golden light dancing on it.

Its blue eyes, inherited from when it was still [Still Spirit Cat], seemed to burn with flames within them.

The hair around his cheeks grew even wilder.

Flamboyant yet Spirit Agility, explosive yet Frenzy —that was Lin Yuan's immediate impression of Baishi.

"Baishi, you did it." Lin Yuan walked to its side, touched its forehead, its fur soft. "Congratulations, you've become the Lion you wanted to be."

Baishi was equally excited. It circled around Lin Yuan, and because its body had grown larger, it made a "pat-pat" sound as it walked on the floor.

"Roar!"

It also wants to see what it looks like now.

Lin Yuan took out a large mirror.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Baishi was quite satisfied.

It remembered its brother, the [Frenzied Spirit Lion], who also had white hair, but lacked its imposing presence and handsome appearance.

The golden light flowed.

Not only did he become Lion, but he became Lion even more powerful than his brother!

Sensing Baishi's emotions, Lin Yuan smiled and said, "You are the [Spiritblast Mad Lion], High-Grade Commander, so naturally you are stronger than it."

"Roar!"

A joyful lion's roar echoed from the Plant Room.

Linghuan and Zilan also gave them a leg ring as a gift.

This was specially made by Linghuan for Baishi; it's an upgraded version of the previous Wisteria Cool Bracelet.

It not only contains the essence of plants and flowers, the red light of [Spirit Tail], but also ten drops of [Spirit Dew] from Zilan.

After improvements, Baishi can cleanse the entire body with just a touch of energy, replenish the body's energy, and even heal minor skin injuries.

Linghuan is teaching Baishi how to use it.

Lin Yuan's attention was also focused on Baishi's latest panel.

[Spiritblast Mad Lion]

[Attribute]: Spirit [Quality]: High-Grade Commander

[Gender]: Male [Level]: Transcendent Level 1 [Trait]: [Heart Frenzy LV1], [Lion Spirit LV1], [Spiritblast LV1] (New), [Hidden Transformation LV1]

[Spiritblast LV1]: Allows you to control the spirit energy within your body and combine it with attacks such as claw strikes, tail strikes, and roars to create a spirit energy burst.

[Personality]: Patient, wild, brave [Status]: I'm the most handsome Lion in the world! Meow!

[Evolution Path]:

Evolving into the [Spiritblast Mad Lion] with 100% compatibility will grant you a [Gift of All Spirits] of your choice.

You've reached the Transcendent!

However, all [Trait] are still at LV1.

After all, it is still a young pet beast, and it does not have as much experience as Linghuan in applying these Trait, so it cannot immediately increase its Trait level after evolution.

However, with training and experience, it will definitely improve.

The newly added [Spiritblast] Trait is also a powerful attack skill.

This will make Baishi's overall combat capabilities stronger and more unpredictable.

Lin Yuan's attention had been focused on Baishi, and he hadn't paid attention to himself.

Now let's check my stats. My mental strength has increased by 10 points, reaching 55 points!

Is this the boost that comes with the successful evolution of a contracted pet?

After all, Baishi's qualities have transcended the Transcendent, making him Commander, and his rank has also increased, which is reasonable.

This is a good thing, as it allows him to use Spells more often each day, especially the [World-Realm Spirit-Nurturing Art], which can absorb more spiritual attribute energy into his Spiritual World.

Lin Yuan looked at the three [Gift of All Spirits] orbs on Baishi's panel.

This time, the shape is not exactly the same as Linghuan's previous ones.

The river-shaped orb of light that had been appearing previously was gone.

The first one resembles a constellation, with rays of light connecting to form a line; this constellation resembles Lion.

He had seen this ball of light on the panel after Zilan's evolution; it was used to boost pet energy and directly increase their level.

The second cluster of light was a cloud shaped like Lion, with shimmering points of light on it, like a miniature version of Baishi.

Lin Yuan sensed it and concluded that it was similar to the four-leaf clover-shaped light cluster on Linghuan's previous panel.

Choosing this option will improve Lin Yuan's stats.

This ball of light—it seems to be able to enhance his physical abilities?

Perhaps it was because he had made a pact with Baishi that he felt it more clearly this time.

As long as Baishi is by his side, this increase can continue indefinitely.

This is essentially a permanent increase.

This greatly appealed to Lin Yuan.

Health is the most important thing. He's been quite busy lately, and he's exhausted and collapses on the bed every day when he gets home. If he could improve his physical condition, things might be much easier for him.

Keep this option.

Lin Yuan looked at the third ball of light.

This was a type of light he had never seen before.

It has a luminous white scepter on it, which also shimmers with gold, making it look sacred.

This is?

He experienced it carefully.

This also applies to the pet, or more specifically, it applies to both the pet and the user simultaneously.

It seems that once you choose it, the scepter will transform into some kind of power, splitting into two, which will be condensed in a certain Trait of the pet and its Spiritual World, and will be connected to each other from afar.

He felt like he'd seen this style of scepter before.

Yes, when the [Puquan Enlightenment Turtle] used the [Enlightenment] Trait, Lin Yuan seemed to see a white scepter appear in its eyes.

He immediately thought of the "Enlightenment" Trait of the [Puquan Enlightenment Turtle].

On the panel, two words were written, "Spirit Authority".

This gift couldn't possibly be a direct bestowal of some Trait Authority upon Baishi, could it?

It's important to understand that [Spirit Authority] is a gift bestowed upon a pet after it has reached the pinnacle of a certain [Trait] and received recognition from the rules of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

This might be somewhat related, but it's definitely not that exaggerated.

But Lin Yuan's heart was still pounding.

Even if there's only a slight connection, it's still quite significant.

Not to mention, this scepter also seems to have an effect on his own Spiritual World.

This was the first time Lin Yuan had this thought: Couldn't we just choose two out of three?

The direct boost from the second orb was immediate. Although he didn't know the extent of the boost, Baishi was his contracted pet, and a permanent boost was incredibly appealing.

The scepter in the third orb of light kept drawing his eye. Although he wasn't sure of its specific function, he felt that he would regret it if he didn't choose it.

Five minutes later.

Lin Yuan made his decision.

Choose the third one!

Baishi was still standing in front of the mirror, looking at his body, already beginning to adapt to his New Form.

That's what I was thinking too. Now that I've evolved into Lion, it should be much easier to bring glory to the Beast Tamer!

Lin Yuan walked up to it.

"Baishi, next, we will both receive a gift of power," Lin Yuan said to Baishi.

"Meow?"

Baishi knew that Beast Tamer seemed to have a very magical ability: after evolving their pets, they would fall into a strange state.

It wasn't there when Zilan evolved, but it was present after Linghuan evolved.

At that time, a faint light seemed to emanate from the Beast Tamer, and sometimes magical runes would appear above his head, so Zilan and Linghuan were silently protecting him.

This time, it can actually get involved too?

Baishi was deeply moved and vowed to work hard!

Even if it has to learn some difficult knowledge, even if it has to grow a new brain, it will not disappoint the Beast Tamer's expectations!

Etc?

If you turn into Lion, will you become smarter than a cat?

Lin Yuan smiled.

She sat down next to Baishi also sat obediently and upright. She glanced at the mirror reluctantly, thinking to herself: I'll come see you again later, and then closed her eyes.

Lin Yuan made a decision and chose the third orb of light.

A ball of light flew out from Baishi's panel, and the white scepter split in two, its light undiminished.

One sword entered Lin Yuan's Spiritual World, while the other merged into Baishi's mind.

At the same time.

Lin Yuan found himself seemingly transported to a dreamlike place.

A chaotic scene unfolded, and he seemed to float in the void. Baishi also entered, suspended in the air, gazing at him from afar.

White scepters floated above their heads.

The weapon on Baishi's head seemed to be selecting something.

Then, we can see that Baishi's body is changing.

First, it transforms into the tiny kitten it was when it was born, and then into the [Still Spirit Cat] after its quality has been improved.

A short while later, it transformed back into its current form, [Spiritblast Mad Lion].

As time goes by, its size continues to increase.

The body seemed to transform into illusory energy, forming an even larger Lion shape.

Then, it continued to expand, and even sprouted wings.

After repeating this process for at least half an hour, it returned to its current state, and the scepter on its head seemed to be making a "buzzing" sound.

Then it quickly entered Baishi's body.

At that very moment, the scepter above Lin Yuan's head seemed to receive a response.

With the same "buzz," it entered Lin Yuan's head.

Lin Yuan immediately felt the infusion of information.

"His favored servant Baishi, possessed the seed of power over heaven and earth, hidden within his 'Hidden Transformation' Trait, awaiting the day he reached the pinnacle, when his power would manifest."

"Its master, Lin Yuan, absorbs the root of the power of heaven and earth, allowing 'Hidden Transformation' to reside in the sea of spirit, awaiting his favored one to ascend to immortality and wield his power."

"Power possesses a spirit; the longer it is nurtured, the deeper its influence. Favor enhances its nature, and people enhance its spirit."

In just three simple sentences.

When the last syllable falls.

Lin Yuan also suddenly opened his eyes.

Baishi also opened his eyes at the same time.

"Meow?"

It looked completely bewildered, as if it didn't have a brain?

But why am I so tired?

Is it reasonable for someone to be this tired right after evolving?

She blinked her eyes and immediately fell asleep.

Lin Yuan wasn't tired. He saw Linghuan and Zilan standing guard nearby and knew that what had just happened had lasted for some time.

I checked my phone and realized three hours had passed.

This took him even longer than when he first comprehended the [Bonded Enlightenment Art] and the [World-Realm Spirit-Nurturing Art].

But it felt like only a short while had passed.

He closed his eyes and observed his own Spiritual World.

Sure enough, a white scepter was found next to Baishi's Pet Beast Space.

And such a mark was also imprinted on Baishi's Pet Beast Space.

This has never happened before.

Lin Yuan tried to understand the information he had just received.

So, is this reward of light actually a seed of [Spirit Authority]?

It chose to inhabit and grow based on Baishi's [Hidden Transformation] Trait. When Baishi trains this [Trait] to the maximum level, will it reveal the power of its [Spirit Authority]?

Thinking about it this way, the blurry images I saw earlier must have been Baishi calling upon the bloodline within him to become the form he would take in the future.

However, what Lin Yuan couldn't understand was why he also had a scepter.

Is it because of the contractual relationship between Baishi and him?

It seems that once Baishi truly obtains [Spirit Authority], he will be able to control the power of [Hidden Transformation]?

This is different from what he knew before.

Baishi's [Hidden Transformation] is only LV1, so it won't attract the attention of the rules of heaven and earth at all.

So, [Gift of All Spirits] simply "stole" this gift ahead of time?

In any case, as long as they maintain this power, Baishi and he can advance in rank.

This is a good thing.

I took a look at the panel.

His mental strength actually increased from 55 points to 57 points.

This can only be the reason why this white authority appears in the Spiritual World.

Regardless, Lin Yuan felt that this choice was probably correct.

Although the immediate benefits were not great, he seemed to see a more interesting future.

Therefore, if a pet gains [Spirit Authority], the Beast Tamer contracts with it can also obtain certain rights?

Unfortunately, he couldn't find any of these things.

I guess only the [Puquan Enlightenment Turtle] at the school knows this.