Luo Yu explained to Shi Qianqian that only Common Species possess the strength to defeat a king and the will to be fearless of a king. Only by fulfilling both of these conditions can they possibly control Water Devil Beast companion that is above their level.
Otherwise, you will only receive a Family Member Experience Card.
"It's possible to evolve Seedling Turtle's bloodline using the Dependent Evolution Method, but it's quite difficult to make it possess a royal familiar that transcends its level."
"So troublesome! If my Seedling Turtle has the strength to defeat a king, what's the point of having any followers?" Shi Qianqian hearing this.
"You can take a gamble. After all, your Seedling Turtle is an invincible Time-type. Through the Dependent Evolution Method, there's a high chance it can evolve into Upper-Tier Common Species. At that time, as a Time-type, it's not impossible for it to defeat Monarch Species of a higher level."
"However, I remember you said that Seedling Turtle can evolve after meeting the stringent evolution conditions, right? If you already have a way to make it evolve, and its evolution potential is greater, then there's no need to pursue the Dependent Evolution Method..." Luo Yu said.
Shi Qianqian spoke up, "Indeed, there is a way to evolve Seedling Turtle. Since you've already shown me the evolution method for the Water Devil Beast, I can't be stingy. The method is to let the sapling on its back grow to 9999 years old through its own power. In this way, the Seedling Turtle can evolve into Thousand Autumn Turtle, a Mid-Rank Monarch Species."
"However, to complete this step, the Seedling Turtle need to possess exceptional time management skills..."
"Given its current condition, it's simply impossible. At best, it can only temporarily accelerate the growth of the seedlings behind it to a few decades old, but the goal of reaching 9999 years is still a long way off."
Luo Yu was slightly surprised; it was indeed a peculiar evolution method, 9999 years... No wonder Shi Qianqian said that this condition was too harsh.
Of course, the Seedling Turtle is only around level 10-15 right now, and its strength isn't strong enough. It should be easier once it reaches level 40, the species' maximum level. "Can we only use the power of time? What if we use the power of grass to accelerate its growth? It has two attributes, so it's essentially using its own power, right?" Luo Yu asked.
"Besides, can't we use external forces to help ripen the fruit?"
"For example, the Growth Fluid for the Dripping Rain Butterfly can accelerate plant growth."
Shi Qianqian shrugged and said, "Neither will work. The saplings of the Seedling Turtle are special; they can only grow by using their own power to accelerate their growth. However, their own grass-type power is far inferior to the temporary acceleration of their age by the power of time. So, the key is still to rely on the power of time!"
"Actually, my grandfather's pet beast was the Thousand Autumn Turtle. His Seedling Turtle reached level 40 and developed the power of time for twenty years at that level. Then, it digested a precious time-type resource, which allowed it to temporarily accelerate its age to 9999 years in one go, thus fulfilling the evolutionary conditions. It's this difficult even with the power of time. If it were using grass-type power, even if a person died, it wouldn't be able to complete it."
"My family's expectation of me is to quickly raise the Seedling Turtle to level 40, then prepare better resources for me, and finally try to evolve the Seedling Turtle."
"Besides, encountering the ' Sea of Eternity ' would be even better, but that depends on luck."
"I really don't want to wait that long. Otherwise, even if the Seedling Turtle evolve into Thousand Autumn Turtle, I'll be a 30 or 40-year-old woman by then. It's not interesting."
"That's going too far. 30 or 40 years old is the peak of a person's life, it's not old at all." Luo Yu glanced at Shi Qianqian's mother.
Liu Yun gave a wry smile. This child was truly spoiled.
I don't know who thought Grandpa's Thousand Autumn Turtle was cool and insisted on contracting Seedling Turtle, but now they're complaining that it's growing too slowly.
She shook her head and said, "Qianqian, forget it. Just follow the plan your family gave you and proceed steadily. If we accidentally change the Seedling Turtle's bloodline through this Dependent Evolution Method, causing it to lose its potential to evolve into Thousand Autumn Turtle, then it would be a loss." After all, according to Luo Yu, through the Dependent Evolution Method, it would most likely only evolve into Upper-Tier Common Species. Perhaps Qiao Yi King Joy needs this evolution method to evolve its own Heartsea Jellyfish, but the Seedling Turtle has its own fixed evolution method and can evolve into Mid-Rank Monarch Species in one go. There's no need to let an external bloodline interfere.
"Ah..." Shi Qianqian was a little annoyed. She wanted to gain power quickly, but she was also reluctant to give up the potential of a mid-level monarch.
Luo Yu smiled helplessly to the side. Indeed, his idea was to contract a Grass-type Water Devil Beast familiar with the Seedling Turtle Seedling Turtle to strengthen its Grass-type power, allowing it to utilize both Time and Grass types and strive to evolve as soon as possible.
However, whether the changes in the bloodline of Seedling Turtle due to the evolution of its family members will affect its own evolutionary potential is anyone's guess. Since it has a fixed growth path, it's best not to interfere, lest good intentions lead to bad results.
Actually, the growth path arranged for Shi Qianqian by her elders was not wrong. It was just that she was a little weak in the early stage, from 15 to 30 years old. As long as she could get through it, reaching her peak in her 30s or 40s would not be unacceptable. After all, her family was well-off and she didn't need to worry about making a living. She also didn't need to worry about safety when she was weak.
It's just that Shi Qianqian, being a young girl, might feel a little anxious seeing other geniuses of the same age forming contracts with the Monarch Species.
"Sigh." Shi Qianqian looked at the remaining Ink Fish with drooling, a little envious of Luo Yu, who could have Common Species contract with kings and their families.
"Scholar Luo Yu." At this point, Shi Qianqian's mother also changed how she addressed Luo Yu.
Anyone who has deciphered the evolutionary path of the Monarch Species, regardless of age or background, deserves a respectful title.
It's just that the world is unaware of Luo Yu's research findings. If they knew, Luo Yu would gain an extremely high status wherever he went.
If he went to other islands, even Thousand Rock Island, he could immediately become the island's chief researcher.
Even if he went to Azure Billows University, he could become a professor with his own research institute. Even if he joined a pirate crew, the pirate captain would still treat Luo Yu like a precious gem.
It's important to know that Golden Island became one of the strongest islands in the Alliance precisely because it had a method for mass-producing Monarch Species.
Liu Yun said, "I've now confirmed that Ink Fish can evolve into Water Devil Beast. I'm wondering if that's convenient, could you tell me Water Devil Beast's abilities?"
The Monarch Species is already very powerful.
But even among Monarch Species, there are differences.
Some Monarch Species excel at combat, while others excel at support... Although all monarchs, regardless of their type, are core forces to any faction, their value varies depending on their abilities.
"The two most basic ones are: 1. They can confuse the enemy's mind, and 2. They have the ability to transform into any form at will, such as other bird forms, weapons, or armor."
"Elementalization, transformation?" Liu Yun was slightly surprised. If that were the case, then although the Water Devil Beast was only a lower-level monarch, its tactical value was in no way inferior to that of a lower-level monarch dragon.
This ability... is perfect for becoming a servant of some even more powerful ruler.
Luo Yu smiled slightly, not going into details about how the Water Devil Beast could be customized. These things were already enough for Liu Yun to process.
"How would you like to cooperate?" Liu Yun remembered what Luo Yu had mentioned before.
"Qianqian just mentioned that her grandfather also has Seedling Turtle in his contract. Does your family have the knowledge of breeding Seedling Turtle?" Luo Yu asked. Before Shi Qianqian, he had never heard of Seedling Turtle as pets. After checking, he found that they were probably a unique pet of her Lineage and were rare elsewhere. "We have indeed bred some Seedling Turtle," Liu Yun nodded.
"I'd like to exchange a certain number of Water Devil Beast for a Seedling Turtle, is that alright?" Luo Yu asked.
"Although the Seedling Turtle has the evolutionary potential of a mid- Monarch Level, the conditions for evolution are extremely demanding. For a normal person to evolve, it would take at least several decades of nurturing and a large amount of time-related resources."
"I'd like to exchange several lower-ranking Water Devil Beast for a Seedling Turtle; you won't be at a disadvantage."
Of course, he wasn't at a disadvantage either. The cost of the Ink Fish was only a few dollars, and there was no mention of customizable Ink Fish. He could just give him any ordinary one that evolved into a regular one, and custom-made ones would have a different price.
Shi Qianqian couldn't stay on Mirror Moon Island forever. If the research institute could raise a Seedling Turtle, she could collect honey on her own and obtain time-related resources in bulk through the Seedling Turtle, which would save a lot of trouble. She could also study other evolutionary paths of turtles.
"Okay, at least five Water Devil Beast." Liu Yun agreed without much thought, which made Luo Yu estimate that the other party's Lineage had quite a few Seedling Turtle, at least several, so giving one away wouldn't be a big deal.
"Ah..." Shi Qianqian listened from the side. Why did Luo Yu also want the Seedling Turtle? Could it be that he was tempted by the great potential of her Seedling Turtle?
With Luo Yu's talent, obtaining a Contract Slot from Azure Billows University wouldn't be difficult. So, is Luo Yu planning to contract a Seedling Turtle as his next pet?
"You..." Shi Qianqian was speechless. So, you're just following the crowd!
"We can sign a contract. Could you send the Seedling Turtle earlier? I'm willing to provide six Water Devil Beast." Luo Yu smiled and said, "I can guarantee that I'll have six Water Devil Beast within a year. The evolution of Water Devil Beast isn't as simple as it seems, so it takes time to breed unique individuals."
Liu Yun thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's do it that way." She then immediately took out her Communication Conch and dialed a number.
A moment later, a young man's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Shi Ke, it's me," Liu Yun said.
"Auntie?"
"Is that my cousin?" Shi Qianqian peeked out.
"It's me, Shi Ke. You should have some time now, right?" Liu Yun asked.
"Yes, Auntie, what are your instructions? When are you and your cousin Qianqian coming back?" asked the young man named Shi Ke.
"I'm not going back for now. If you have time, come to Mirror Moon Island and bring Seedling Turtle that you have at home that no one has a contract with. Just bring it with you; don't ask why yet."
"Okay..." Shi Ke didn't understand, but he still agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yun smiled at Luo Yu and said, "I've already asked Qianqian's cousin to help send the Seedling Turtle over. Shall we sign the exchange contract now, Scholar Luo Yu?"
In her opinion, exchanging a Seedling Turtle, which is extremely difficult to evolve, for six Water Devil Beast was an incredible deal.
After all, the evolution conditions for Seedling Turtle are too demanding, requiring countless resources, and cannot be equated with Thousand Autumn Turtle. In Shi Qianqian's generation, only Shi Qianqian has contracted one, even though there are four Seedling Turtle in the Lineage. This is because... the Lineage's resources can only support the evolution of one Seedling Turtle Shi Qianqian most, and adding another would be too strenuous. Therefore, the others have contracted other pet beasts...
Of course, if the conditions for the evolution of the Seedling Turtle were not demanding, then it would not be something that could be exchanged for 5 lower-level monarchs. Mid-Rank Species Time Monarch is at least comparable to a Superior Species Dragon Monarch, and a Abyss Species hybrid monarch. Even the Shi family would not exchange 20 lower-level water monarchs for it.