"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the initial mission: successfully contracting the first spiritual pet. You can view the Dragon Python's attributes through the system." The mission announcement sounded.
"View Xiao Jin's attributes," Lin Zhan silently replied to the system.
Spiritual Pet: Xiao Jin (Male)
Race: Golden Dragon Python
Abilities: Thunder Power (Dragon-type thunder attribute attack), Constriction (serpentine physical strangulation)
Level: Bronze Initial Stage, possesses dilute Golden Dragon bloodline (can be improved)
Constitution: 15 (10) points
Defense Strength: 20 (10) points
Reward: Low-level mental cultivation method, Spirit Nurturing Art. The cultivation technique for the Spirit Nurturing Art instantly appeared in Lin Zhan's mind.
The host can use evolution points to improve the cultivation progress of the Spirit Nurturing Art.
"System, why are there two values for constitution and body strength?" Lin Zhan asked.
"Constitution is the basis that determines a creature's attack and speed. The higher the constitution, the higher the attack and speed. Influenced by a creature's bloodline, a higher bloodline level will also lead to higher constitution, greater future growth potential, and higher achievements," the system replied. "Defense strength represents a creature's defensive capabilities. The greater the strength, the higher the defense. It also represents stronger resistance to damage and higher survivability. The values in parentheses represent the normal values for Bronze Initial Stage."
"Friendly reminder: The host can use evolution points to enhance the spiritual pet's bloodline. The stronger the bloodline, the higher the initial values of various attributes, and the greater the gap in upgrades," the system continued.
"So, Xiao Jin's Bronze Initial Stage value is high, and when it upgrades to Bronze Intermediate, its value will become 30 points, while the normal value for Bronze Intermediate is 20 points?" Lin Zhan asked. "So, the stronger the bloodline of a creature, the greater its values will be, and the greater the gap between its growth and creatures with lower bloodlines. Is this why you've been reminding me to upgrade its bloodline?"
'You can understand it that way,' the system prompted Lin Zhan. 'Please call this system Uncle Tong.'
Lin Zhan...
The temporary novice sign-in function is activated. Today's sign-in reward: Hidden weapon technique, Dragon Spits Pearl.
Dragon Spits Pearl: Simulates a flying dragon spitting dragon flames to attack opponents. Warriors can use flying daggers as hidden weapons for attack. Advantages: fast casting speed, strong power, high precision, and continuous attacks. Upon reaching great mastery, one can instantly shoot nine flying daggers consecutively.
Lin Zhan felt his mood, which had been dampened by the system, instantly brighten. The system was quite considerate after all, providing such a good technique. Moreover, hidden weapons perfectly suited Lin Zhan's personality.
"It is recommended that the host give the Dragon Blood Orchid and the Low-Level Bloodline Upgrade Pill to Xiao Long Python together. Dragon Blood Orchid has a special attraction to serpentine spirit beasts, which can purify and upgrade the dragon bloodline within the body, thereby awakening bloodline divine abilities. Then, use the Low-Level Bloodline Upgrade Pill to stabilize the enhanced bloodline and promote Xiao Jin's evolution," the system suggested.
Lin Zhan worriedly said to the system, "But Xiao Jin is too young, and only at Bronze Initial Stage. Can it withstand such powerful evolutionary energy?"
"Under normal circumstances, it would definitely fail and die. However, host, do not underestimate your Uncle Tong. Put Xiao Jin into the system's built-in spiritual pet cultivation space. Let Xiao Jin hibernate within the space and slowly improve, and there will be no problem. It will succeed in about five days at most," the system replied proudly.
Lin Zhan took out the Low-Level Bloodline Upgrade Pill and said to Xiao Jin, "Xiao Jin, come here, look at this." He also took out five Dragon Blood Orchids and said, "Xiao Jin, in a moment, you will take the pill and the Dragon Blood Orchids together. Afterwards, big brother will send you to a special cultivation space. You can safely absorb the medicinal effects inside, preventing them from causing you harm. It will take at most half a month for you to absorb everything, and your level and bloodline will both advance." After speaking, he had Xiao Jin swallow them all.
Xiao Jin... This big brother was truly the right person to follow. "Okay, big brother," Xiao Jin said, and was then collected into the spiritual pet cultivation space by Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan walked towards his parents.
Everyone's gaze turned to Lin Zhan, but they did not find Xiao Jin.
"Where is Xiao Jin?" asked Linglong, the Golden Dragon Python.
"Dragon Aunt, Xiao Jin ate the Dragon Blood Orchid and the Bloodline Upgrade Pill. I was afraid the medicinal effects would be too strong for Xiao Jin to bear, so I stored it in the spiritual pet cultivation space."
Lin Shanhe quickly asked, "Spiritual pet cultivation space? How do you know about that? When did you become a Beast Tamer? You can even open a spiritual beast space, and you have mental cultivation methods." Lin Shanhe became more and more excited. "If you cultivate as a Beast Tamer, what about our Lin family's Overlord Blade? Will the Lin family's inheritance be broken with you?"
Lin Zhan gave his father a sideways glance and said, "I became a Beast Tamer yesterday, and succeeded in one day. And who said Beast Tamers can't use knives to hack people? What are you getting so excited about?"
Ouyang Xinlan slapped her husband's arm. "What are you shouting about? Did your son say anything wrong? Your son has already awakened the Overlord Blade, and cultivating as a Beast Tamer won't delay it. In the future, if someone thinks Lin Zhan is just a Beast Tamer and tries to sneak up on him in close combat, think about what the consequences would be."
Lin Shanhe was jolted awake by his wife's slap. "That's right, Beast Tamers usually have poor physiques, but this kid is different. Especially after contracting with a descendant of the dragon lineage like the Golden Dragon Python, his body will be enhanced manifold. Once he's treated as a normal Beast Tamer and approached, the Overlord Blade can kill opponents of higher levels!" Lin Shanhe couldn't help but mourn for the enemies who would fall prey to him in the future.
Linglong was extremely satisfied. She had originally wanted Xiao Jin to contract with Lin Zhan so they could support each other in the future. She never expected Lin Zhan to also be a Beast Tamer, which would be immensely beneficial for Xiao Jin's growth. If nothing else, the spiritual pet cultivation space alone could greatly reduce the danger for Xiao Jin during upgrades.
"Dad, Mom, Dean, Dragon Aunt. I want to craft some flying daggers. The requirements are for them to be concealed and difficult to detect, while also having strong penetration. What kind of material would be suitable?"
Lin Shanhe said, "Use the fangs of a Ghost Wolf. They have a natural shadow effect that allows them to blend better with the surroundings and be less easily detected. Surprise attacks are the best, after all. We happen to have some at home, although most are at the Golden tier, with only a few at Platinum tier. I originally intended to use them to forge arrowheads, but they can be used for you now."
As soon as Lin Shanhe finished speaking, Dean Li continued, "Have Shanhe send them to the military's forging department. The military's forged items are standardized in size and have records. You can craft them again or make modifications later. When forging, add some tungsten steel to increase the sharpness of the flying daggers and expand the cutting area of the wounds."
Lin Zhan said, "You two are indeed ruthless figures from the battlefield. You are both cunning and vicious."
Dean Li and Lin Shanhe boasted, "Of course. We have to be cunning and ruthless towards those bastards from the myriad races. We have to kill them until they are afraid, tremble at your sight, and have no thoughts of resistance."
"By the way, why are you putting so much effort into crafting flying daggers? Who are they for?"
Lin Zhan said shyly, "I've cultivated another flying dagger technique. It will be easier to deal with people sneakily in the future."
Dean Li and Lin Shanhe... This kid is the truly ruthless one.