Where Did This Idiot Come From?

Zhou Sining was more than satisfied with the Flame Demon Tiger's evolution.

Just look at that powerful body, those sharp claws, that sleek, glossy fur, those gilded markings...

It looked incredible!

Most importantly, the newly evolved Sand Prison Flame Demon Tiger could now control the earth element.

The clearest sign was the thick brown stone armor covering its body, fitted together as neatly as a tortoise shell.

It kept the Flame Demon Tiger's commanding presence while giving it an added sense of solidity.

"Let's give you a name. You're Intermediate Level now, and calling you Sand Prison Flame Demon Tiger all the time is a mouthful."

Zhou Sining fondly stroked the enormous tiger's head.

"Grrr..." The Sand Prison Flame Demon Tiger gave a compliant rumble.

"Hmm, let me think. Since you're a tiger, how about Tiger King?" Zhou Sining said as inspiration struck.

"Roar!" The Sand Prison Flame Demon Tiger shook its head vigorously.

"You like it too? Tiger King it is, then." Zhou Sining nodded happily.

"Roar!"

"Tiger King. That's great. I do have a knack for names."

"Roar, roar!"

"Come on, Tiger King, don't get so excited. I know you love it, but we should keep a low profile."

"ROAR!"

[For fuck's sake, don't give me such a tacky, awful name!]

The Sand Prison Flame Demon Tiger had had enough. It bared its teeth in frustration and sent its complaint straight through their mental link.

But Zhou Sining was stubborn to the bone. Once he made up his mind, ten oxen couldn't drag him back.

"I don't care. Your name is Tiger King," Zhou Sining declared. "When I get a gorilla and a black dragon, I'll name them Wild Ape and Fierce Dragon God."

He had been agonizing over what Contract Beast to get. Now he didn't have