Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 333 The Strange Changes at Taize Lake

"Was I just hallucinating?"

Bai Qi patted the cordyceps in his arms, and only after feeling its scorching heat did he realize that what he had just seen was not an illusion.

"How dare you humiliate me like this! Watch me..."

The ouroboros, which had been slapped to the ground by Beta, angrily straightened up and protested to Beta. But Beta clearly had no intention of indulging the ouroboros and slapped it to the ground again.

Awooo...

(So ​​weak...)

"Damn it! I'm angry!"

The ouroboros straightened up again, looking ready to fight Beta to the death, but when it saw Beta extend its claws, it silently retreated a little.

"Jerry, didn't you say this was an incredibly terrifying enemy?"

Jerry: "...Never mind..."

Although Beta's slap was indeed unexpected by Jerry, it also allowed him to understand the situation of Ouroboros through that contact.

It's low in energy, no different from the most ordinary roadside rabbit. By gamma standards, it's basically useless except for cooking.

But how do such fragile creatures withstand the extremely cold environment of Taize Lake?

"According to my combat strength detector, this is indeed just an ordinary snake. Hmm, however, its skin seems quite special and worth studying."

Shuke silently scanned the ouroboros and drew his own conclusions.

Click-clack.

(Master, would you like some snake soup?)

"Never mind, let's take it back and study it first."

The cold wind blowing from beneath the ice could even temporarily freeze his thoughts, yet this guy was still so full of energy. Even if snakes like to hibernate, it was a bit of an exaggeration.

Moreover, Beta didn't hold back much when he slapped it, yet the ouroboros wasn't harmed at all. It's obvious that this snake is no ordinary creature.

Just then, the ouroboros seized the moment when Beta was distracted, swam to Beta's side in a flash, nimbly dodged Beta's claws, and landed on Beta's tail, biting down hard.

Awooo!

Beta shuddered, the intense pain causing it to run at full speed uncontrollably, trying to shake off the ouroboros. But the ouroboros was clearly very vengeful, and no matter how much Beta ran and whipped, it wouldn't let go.

"Did you all see the ouroboros's movements clearly just now?"

Seeing that Beta had been successfully ambushed, Bai Qi was somewhat surprised and asked Gamma, Delta, and Cordyceps beside him.

"I didn't see it clearly; it seemed like they teleported there instantly?"

Bubbling.

(Impossible, the surrounding space didn't fluctuate; it must just be due to high speed.)

Click-clack.

(But why does Gamma feel like Alpha isn't that fast either?)

Listening to the three pets' discussion, Bai Qi understood immediately, and a wicked smile appeared on his lips.

"Shuke, bring it back."

"clear."

Shuke, who was running around with Beta, received the order. A flash of red and blue energy appeared on his body, and the three-headed dog and ouroboros were immediately enveloped in the power of lightning and fire. Ouroboros froze, spewing black smoke as it fell to the ground.

Awoo awoo!

(I almost forgot, I have this trick up my sleeve!)

Beta looked pitifully at the two fang marks on its tail, its gaze toward the ouroboros growing increasingly hostile. But Shuke clearly had no intention of letting Beta continue its antics, and grabbed the ouroboros, bringing it to Bai Qi.

Bai Qi looked at the ouroboros, which was sticking out its tongue and not moving, pursed his lips, and said, "Alright, stop pretending. I know you're fine."

Ouroboros: "..."

"Gamma, I want to eat snake soup."

Ouroboros: "I was just joking with you, please don't take it seriously."

The ouroboros, which had just been indistinguishable from a dead snake, suddenly raised its head, glanced at the five runes on Bai Qi's hand, and its expression became arrogant again.

"So you're just a fifth-tier beast tamer. You'd better be polite to me. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll tell you some top-secret pet evolution formulas to help you improve your strength."

"Emperor Wu was able to cultivate so many legendary creatures with my help back then."

Looking at the arrogant Ouroboros, Bai Qi remained indifferent, while Beta, as if receiving some kind of command, slapped him to the ground again.

"If you don't want to end up as snake soup, you'd better watch how you talk to me."

Bai Qi picked up the ouroboros and said, "Emperor Wu has been dead for two thousand years. Are you trying to tell me you've been alive since then?"

"Of course not! I was with the First Emperor..."

The ouroboros habitually raised its head, intending to make a good show of itself, but after seeing Bai Qi's cold gaze, it silently shut its mouth.

"Since you love to brag so much, let's just call you Bullskin Snake. Anyway, your skin is indeed quite thick."

The bullskin snake was taken aback upon hearing this. Just as it was about to retaliate, it saw Beta slap its claw at it again. It nimbly dodged the attack, then followed Beta's forelimb all the way to Beta's neck, biting its tail and pulling hard.

Awooo!!!

(My neck!!!)

Beta's eyes widened in surprise, and he collapsed onto the ice. He tried to reach the bullskin snake around his neck with his front paws, but he couldn't get it. The bullskin snake seemed to have found a way to deal with Beta, and it coiled up even more tightly.

"These two guys are really too much trouble."

Seeing this, Bai Qi shook his head helplessly. Shu Ke immediately took action again and pulled the bullskin snake off Beta's neck, thus saving Beta's life.

Awoo awoo!

(This dog and this stinky snake are sworn enemies, human, don't try to stop me!)

"No rush, let me ask him a few things first."

Bai Qi restrained the enraged Beta, looked at the cowhide snake firmly held in place by Shuke's mechanical arm, and asked, "What exactly are you? How did you end up under Taize Lake? And what's going on with all these anomalies in Taize Lake?"

"I already said, I am... never mind, I am just an ordinary little snake that accidentally fell into Zhenze while hibernating... which is what you call Taize Lake. As for the strangeness you mentioned, it's just that the cold current under Taize Lake surged and broke through the ice."

The bullskin snake looked at Bai Qi with an innocent expression and said, "I have told you everything. Could you let this... cough cough, this powerful creature put me down? This is really a bit unseemly."

"No rush, I'll release you after I figure out what's wrong with you."

Bai Qi smiled and placed his hand on the bullskin snake's body. Looking at the evolution egg, which was completely still and hadn't provided any data, a smile appeared on his face.

Ordinary, so ordinary it's almost abnormal. This thing has considerable research value!

Bai Qi completely ignored the pleading look in the cowhide snake's eyes and began to check the condition of Taize Lake.

The lake was no longer as calm as before. Through the hole where the cowhide snake appeared, the surging torrents below could be clearly seen. If the ice had not been there for many years, it would probably have been smashed by the torrents long ago.

"Beta, can you sense what's happening down below?"

Awoo awoo.

(It's so cold down here, my mental energy can't extend any further.)

"Is that so..."

Bai Qi nodded, watching the hole gradually widen, then mounted Delta and flew into the sky.

"Tell the teacher first."

……

Bai Family Villa.

Alpha, sensing Bai Qi's summons, suddenly lost focus and was about to respond to Bai Qi's call to leave when the Netherworld Domain suddenly enveloped it, interrupting Alpha's actions.

The Nine Netherworld Sparrow, transformed into a small sparrow, landed steadily on the blade of the Sword of Death, ignoring its terrifying annihilating properties, and said, "Being distracted during battle is a very basic mistake."

Alpha remained silent upon hearing this. Suddenly, the Sword of Death flipped and slashed at the Nine Netherworld Sparrow. The Nine Netherworld Sparrow nimbly dodged, and Alpha's dazzling attacks could not get close to the Nine Netherworld Sparrow at all.

Alpha seemed to have anticipated this, and its sword swings became faster and faster. Wherever the blade passed, it drew a thin black line in the air, which then intertwined to form a special rune.

"You're probably the only one who can draw runes with the power of death."

Seeing this, the Nine Netherworld Sparrow nodded slightly and tore the death rune apart with a single claw.

"However, this kind of energy without a source is not very useful."

Alpha remained silent, sheathing the sword of death and ceasing its resistance, and quietly contacted Bai Qilai.

"Alright, let's call it a day. I guess your beast tamer is in danger."

Seeing this, the Nine Netherworld Sparrow lost interest and returned to Bai Heguang's shoulder to doze off.

"Dad, has Bai Qi encountered some danger?"

Seeing Alpha's unusual behavior, Bai Qiucha couldn't help but ask, but Bai Heguang shook his head and said, "I sent the Blood Scythe Evil Spirit along with us, so nothing will happen. Besides, the Net is watching us from above."

For the Federation, Bai Qi's value is now even higher than some legendary beast tamers, so whenever Bai Qi leaves the city, Luo Wang will pay the most close attention to him, and if he encounters any danger, Luo Wang will definitely be the first to react.

Bai and Guang already knew this, but they still sent the Blood Scythe Evil Spirit to protect them secretly.

It's always good to be on the safe side.

buzzing...

Bai Heguang took out his phone and answered Bai Qi's call.

"Is the mission complete?"

"Um, not yet, but I've discovered something that I'd like to report to you, teacher."

As he spoke, a red light flashed in Shuke's eyes, and he switched the phone screen to an overhead view of Taize Lake.

"Something has happened to Lake Taize. The ice has cracked in large areas, and the surrounding temperature is dropping rapidly. If this continues to spread, it may affect the surrounding wildlife. Teacher, would you like to come and take a look?"

Bai Qi glanced at the increasingly large hole beneath him and had Delta raise the distance again to avoid the constantly surging cold air.

The temperature here is getting lower and lower...

(End of this chapter)