Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely - Chapter 183
Chapter 183: Chapter 182: Undead Corps Plan Bankrupt?
Translator: 549690339
Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to have gained some understanding, Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, “The true origin of the Blood of Death is still unclear to this day, but traces of it appear, more or less, in the secret realms of each era.’
“Including the Primordial Era.”
“So, the owner of the Blood of Death might be a mythical creature from the ancient times, or even earlier?”
Bai Qi was astonished upon hearing this, he clearly didn’t expect to come into contact with a creature from such a distant past.
If only he had known earlier, maybe he would have collected more of the Blood
of Death.
No, that’s not right. He couldn’t have collected it unless he had the power of the stars similar to the Morning Star.
“Probably. You will understand more about the specifics when you access more secret realms in the future,”
Bai Heguang nodded, saying, “Now, you should focus on training. Don’t run around everywhere until you become a Four Stage Beast Master.”
“Yes, Teacher.”
He didn’t enjoy wandering around to begin with. If it hadn’t been for Luo Xiang taking him out, he would still be cooped up at headquarters with Bai Qiucha and others.
Seeing Bai Qi’s respectfulness, Bai Heguang’s expression softened a bit, and he then shifted his attention to the Six Corpse.
” Are these the skeleton soldiers from your Rune Evolution studies before? It seems they’ve evolved again?”
Bai Qi nodded, saying, “After the conference last time, President Qin threw me this. Since I gained some revelations in the Emperor’s Secret Realm recently, I conducted some experiments with them. To my surprise, they have evolved again.”
As soon as Bai Qi spoke, the room fell silent. Both Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui looked at Bai Qi with astonishment.
“Bai Qi, don’t tell me you’ve made a breakthrough in the second stage of Rune
Evolution?”
Although Luo Xiang wasn’t part of the Rune Evolution Special Team, he wasn’t completely ignorant about Rune Evolution.
Even though Rune Evolution does away with the complicated formulas and the feasibility of evolution at all stages below the Lord Level has been confirmed, there are also some limitations.
A single undead creature can only undergo Rune Evolution once. Subsequent evolutions still require the traditional methods, otherwise engraving additional runes wouldn’t help.
This was one of the challenges the Rune Evolution Special Team had been working on recently, and President Qin had consulted him because of it. But from what Bai Qi was implying, he seemed to have made a breakthrough already?
“Sort of. Thanks to the ancient runes you gave me, Instructor Luo.
Bai Qi briefly informed them about his research on General Terracotta and his experiments with Steel Skull, causing Luo Xiang to laugh.
Since humans cannot make direct contact with the Slave Contract, let beasts do
it instead?
You’re seriously something else!
Bai Heguang glanced at the faint Rune Mark on the forehead of the Line Corpse and asked, “Bai Qi, who knows about this research of yours?”
“I just discovered it a couple of days ago, so it’s just you, Instructor Luo, and
Uncle Chun who know about this.”
Bai Heguang nodded, saying, “From now on, unless I agree, the method of second-stage Rune Evolution must not be disclosed, and you mustn’t let your beasts continue to make contracts either.
Bai Qi looked puzzled upon hearing this, while Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui understood why.
Luo Xiang asked, “Do you worry it will impact Bai Qi’s contract slots, Bai Chuanqi?”
Bai Heguang nodded slightly, saying, “Apart from Beast Masters who possess special talents, the number of contract slots for Beast Masters is fixed. It can’t be replenished if a beast dies or betrays.
“Since you know about the Slave Contract, you should have also heard about
the origin of the contract rune mark.”
Bai Qi nodded and seemed to understand.
The contract rune mark is a gift from the World Will, Gaia. It forms the capital through which humans can stand up against ferocious beasts, but there is a limit to the number.
Given the scarcity of Beast Masters at that time, it would naturally be better to contract more beasts, yet the World Will didn’t do it that way.
Unless it wasn’t that Gaia was unwilling to give more runes, but that humans could only bear so much?
“The number of contract slots for human Beast Masters is not a limitation, but a form of protection. Contracting forcefully without sufficiently powerful Beast Control Space would damage one’s own soul.”
“Although you aren’t personally contracting with the Six Corpse, you still have a connection with it. Don’t take any risks with contracts until you become a Legend, understand?”
After listening to Bai Heguang’s advice, Bai Qi kept nodding, but he was slightly disappointed.
He didn’t expect the Undead Corps plan, which hadn’t even been officially drawn up, to go bankrupt. He was really unwilling to accept this.
He wondered how those people in the Founding Emperor Period managed to control so many Terracottas and ancient weapons without going crazy. Could it be that the ancient people were more robust and didn’t need to worry about human considerations?
Yes, not acting like a human?
Bai Qi had a sudden flash of inspiration, saying, “Um, Teacher, I suddenly think that the second stage of Rune Evolution can be revealed.
Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, Bai Heguang frowned slightly.
The reason he suddenly took Bai Qi as his disciple was not only because of the Power of Death, but also because Bai Qi was incredibly good at making things happen.
If it were just any ordinary person, it wouldn’t be an issue, but Bai Heguang was worried that Bai Qi, who always tended to stir things up, would research the Power of Death and possibly create trouble.
Looking at the situation now, his decision seemed correct.
This guy needed to be watched closely. Unlike Bai Heguang’s cautiousness, Luo Xiang was interested, asking, What idea have you come up with? Tell us.”
Bai Qi organized his thoughts before speaking, “With regards to the second stage of evolution, isn’t the most essential part the Rune Structure that connects the soul and body? If so, wouldn’t it be sufficient to simply eliminate all the limiting runes within the Slave Contract and only retain the parts that propagate Spirit Power?”
Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, Luo Xiang and Chun Yushui looked at each other, neither of them readily refuting Bai Qi’s proposition.
It seemed, possible?
Bai Heguang pondered for a moment before responding, “The differences between ancient and modern runes are significant. This method isn’t very reliable. If even a single rune is overlooked, a contract may still be formed between the person inputting and receiving Spirit Power.” Bai Heguang paused, then continued, “However, it’s worth researching in this direction. You can get in touch with President Qin later and ask them to research this further.”
“What if the one providing the Spirit Power isn’t a person?
Upon hearing this from Bai Qi, even the usually unruffled Bai Heguang couldn’t help but look stunned.
Luo Xiang was the first to get it, “Not a person? Are you referring to a treasure capable of storing Spirit Power?”
Bai Qi nodded, “Exactly. Treasure, unique machinery, Spirit Power storage runes, even some masterless legendary creatures can also be used.” The three men fell silent upon hearing this. After a while, Chun Yushui was the first to break the silence.
“The young people of today indeed have a lot of ideas. I feel old…’ he murmured before downing a gulp of liquor and leaving Bai Qi’s room. Luo Xiang simply laughed, “I have no idea how President Qin discovered you. To think you could come up with such a method.”
“However, it’s indeed worth a try.”
Luo Xiang glanced at Bai Heguang, seemingly asking his opinion. After a brief moment of thought, Bai Heguang closed his eyes and nodded in agreement.
“Alright, you can continue your research. But remember, you must inform me before announcing the results, understood?
“Understood, understood. You can rest assured, teacher! Initially, he had been worried that Bai Heguang would disapprove of his mechanical research on the Undead. Now that Bai Heguang had agreed, he didn’t mind fulfilling these harmless conditions.
The Undead Corps, I’m back!
“Hmm, I’ll go now. You can take Luo Xiang back.
Bai Heguang nodded his head and then left Bai Qi’s room.
Upon confirming that Bai Heguang had left, Luo Xiang suddenly burst into an odd smile, “Phew, never would I have expected Bai Chuanqi to take you as his disciple. Your days ahead are not going to be easy.”
“What do you mean?”
Bai Qi’s heart jumped. Was Bai Heguang a demon instructor, even more terrifying than Zhang Shan?
Luo Xiang chuckled, “Who do you think holds more prestige, a member of the Six Tower or a Titled Legendary Disciple?”
Damn, I totally forgot that part!
Upon hearing this, Bai Qi couldn’t help but break a sweat. As a legendary figure who had made a name for himself for years, Bai Heguang hadn’t accepted any disciples until now. This had been a sore point for many Undead Department Beastmasters.
Now that he had been accepted as Bai Heguang’s disciple, the news would surely cause a sensation once it spread throughout the Federation. The challengers acting out of resentment were bearable. Bai Qi didn’t mind finding some free sparring partners for Alpha and the others. But if he caught the attention of crazy reporters and fans, he really wouldn’t be able to step outside.
“Instructor Luo, could you please keep it a secret for me?
Luo Xiang shrugged and nodded toward the door, “I have no problem with it, but it seems like it might already be too late.
No sooner had he finished speaking, Bai Qi’s door was bust open and Feng Ye and the others stormed in.
“Bai Qi, now that you’ve been taken in by Bai Chuanqi, damn it, how unfair!” “Little brother Bai Qi, remember to take good care of your sister in the future-” “Bai Qi, let’s fight and see just how wide the gap between us and a Legendary Disciple is!”
“Awoo, awoo, Bai Qi, do you want to eat?”
Looking at Feng Ye and the others who were making a fuss in front of him, Bai Qi couldn’t help but feel a headache. Seeing Uncle Chun, who was leaning at the door savoring his wine, made him even more exasperated.
He kept wondering why this slob of an uncle suddenly ran off. It turned out he had gone to disseminate the news.
Now that these people knew, he didn’t need a paparazzi to investigate, others would soon be bursting with curiosity.
This wouldn’t do. He’d have to avoid publicity at the headquarters for a while and take this opportunity to focus on reaching his teacher’s requirement of the Four Stage.
Speaking of which, he had been so worried about Alda and Gamma that he hadn’t noticed that his physique had been enhanced again.
Hiss… Should he go get some Blood of Death or something to stuff into the Evolution Egg and trigger a bug?
Bai Qi thought for a while, but eventually gave up on the idea.
Although he had the Green Dragon’s Scales to recover his physical strength, the feeling of being eroded by the Blood of Death wasn’t pleasant. He didn’t want to take that risk.
However, he can’t leave this place empty-handed.
“Come, come, everyone spar with me!”
He’d missed out on the two legendary creatures, but he couldn’t pass up the chance to study so many unfamiliar pets. He had to progress as much as he could…
