Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 366 I am truly innocent!

Bai Qijia.

Looking at Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who were engrossed in their research, Bai Qi looked utterly hopeless.

"I suddenly feel like running away from home..."

Awoo~

(This dog thinks that running away from home might not make much difference to you, human.)

Beta patted Bai Qi on the shoulder with a sympathetic look, silently adding insult to injury.

"Your meal is canceled today. I'll give it to you again when I've thought it through."

Awooo!

(Human, how could you treat your dog like that!)

Beta froze upon hearing this, while Bai Yan and Luo Zhu, who were busy inside, only then noticed Bai Qi's appearance.

"Son, you're back! Perfect timing, we need some materials here. Here's a list, could you go and buy some for us?"

Luo Zhu tossed a list to Bai Qi and then hurriedly began studying it. Judging from the pattern displayed on the AI, the target was undoubtedly the Dragon Beast.

He suddenly felt very glad that he had sent the dragon cub away, otherwise his parents would have sliced ​​it up.

Also, didn't these two realize that their son had been missing for several days?

"Shuke, buy everything according to this list. I'm going to take a nap first."

Bai Qi tossed the list to Shu Ke and then headed straight for his bedroom.

"So many, Beast Tamer, are you sure you can fit them all in your house?"

Shuke glanced at the materials above and couldn't help but question them.

"You decide what to do yourself, I can't take it anymore."

Bai Qi yawned. The dual exhaustion of mind and body made him want to lie in bed and get a good night's sleep. As for everything else...

Let's talk about it after I wake up.

Seeing Bai Qi's state, Shu Ke didn't disturb him. He quickly connected his consciousness to the network and began making a large-scale purchase.

"With so much stuff, we need to find a bigger place to put it."

……

"Ah... I haven't slept this well in so long."

Bai Qi stretched, looking quite content.

It's quite nice to have a day when I don't have to meditate, study in my dreams, or do research.

"Shuke, what time is it? Is anyone looking for me?"

Bai Qi glanced at the sun high in the sky outside and asked Shuke.

"It's seven in the morning, and no one is looking for a beast tamer yet."

Shuke instantly appeared beside Bai Qi and said, "Also, I've delivered all the things you asked me to buy to the manor in the suburbs. I've already sent your parents over."

"A manor? When did I get a manor?"

Bai Qi looked bewildered, while Shu Ke immediately pulled up the purchase records.

"The materials you asked me to purchase, Beastmaster, take up too much space here, so I bought you a manor in the suburbs to settle down."

Shuke responded calmly, and before Bai Qi could question him, he played back his conversation with Bai Qi from the previous day.

Bai Qi remained silent. Shuke's prediction had caught him off guard, and seeing the cost of purchasing the manor only added to his heartache.

That could buy so many materials...

"What a waste of money! It's such a waste of money..."

Bai Qi was heartbroken, but the die was cast, and there was no other way.

"Forget it, we've already bought it, so we might as well renovate it properly, so that we don't have to do all our research at the base in the future."

Bai Qi stood up and asked, "By the way, is there any news from the Great Tomb of Twilight? Has Teacher returned?"

Shuke shook his head and said, "President Qin and the others are still at the Hill of the Dead. Legendary White probably hasn't come out yet."

Bai Qi understood upon hearing this. Judging from his teacher's words, the Twilight Great Tomb was a product of the Dark Emperor's era, which is more than four thousand years ago. Exploring it would probably not be easy.

"It's a pity that if it weren't for the Death Round Table, Alpha might have been able to improve again."

If the third floor already has such a dense shadow power, then the later floors, you could probably level up just by sleeping there.

Thinking of this, Bai Qi suddenly remembered something and asked, "Shuke, did the Soul-Binding Mark on the Death Knight survive?"

Shuke nodded and projected the holographic image of the Soul-Swept Seal in front of Bai Qi.

"Alchemy, that looks very interesting, why was it banned?"

Bai Qi's eyes lit up, his mind filled with a desire to study.

"Let's go to the base and do some research. The curse mark that can create legendary creatures is quite worth studying."

Seeing Bai Qi re-enter the base, Shuke sighed helplessly.

That's why they're a family; they all go crazy when they start researching.

Huh?

(Why do I feel like you're this kind of dog too? Waaah... Shuke, you actually shocked yourself!)

……

Hill of the Dead.

With the first layer of control center left by Bai Qi, the work of deciphering the Twilight Great Tomb became much smoother, and this great tomb, which had been sealed for thousands of years, was finally completely exposed to mankind.

At the same time, Bai and Guang also emerged from the great tomb.

"Kazumitsu, why have you been inside for so long?"

"President Qin asked."

"I checked the first few layers and patched up a few loopholes, which took a little longer."

Bai Heguang gave a brief, evasive explanation, and Chairman Qin nodded, saying, "Should we send someone to conduct further investigation?"

Bai Heguang paused for a moment, then said, "The first two levels can be opened to young necromancer beast tamers, which is very helpful for the growth of their pets. As for other types, they are also good for training in actual combat."

Chairman Qin nodded upon hearing this and said, "I understand. I'll arrange for someone to explore the area again and then make further arrangements."

Bai Heguang understood and said, "I'll go back first, and I'll leave this to you, Chairman."

"Okay, you should get some rest. You've been really busy lately."

President Qin glanced at Bai Heguang a few times, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

As the Federation's top combat force, Bai and Guang have to shoulder greater responsibilities, especially in these turbulent times. Not to mention Bai and Guang, the other legends, and even these sixth-tier masters, are extremely busy.

After seeing Bai Heguang off, Chairman Qin turned to look at the Great Tomb of Dusk, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

The Great Lich Tomb represents a value far greater than the Twin Towers.

No, if it could be fully developed, it would be the legacy of a legendary undead creature.

……

Secret base.

Bai Qi looked at the blueprints in front of him with a headache and pinched his brow hard.

This curse mark looks similar to a rune, but its internal structure is completely different. The seemingly simple soul-binding curse mark contains far more information than similar runes.

"Next time I go back to headquarters, I'll have to check the Tower of Knowledge to see if there are any books on alchemy."

Bai Qi put away the blueprints and temporarily put aside the matter of the Soul-Binding Curse Seal.

"After so long, the teacher should be back by now. Let's go out and take a look."

As Bai Qi stepped out of the research lab, he saw Alpha training on a patch of black earth with six sword servants—no, five sword servants and dark armored sword riders—and they were gradually absorbing visible streams of shadow power.

The biggest gain from this Twilight Tomb, besides the upgrades to Alpha's six accessories, is this soil that has been soaked by the power of shadow.

After glancing at Alpha and the others one last time, Bai Qi left the secret realm base without lingering any longer.

Because Bai Qi's parents had gone to the manor to conduct research, Bai Qi's house returned to its usual quietness. However, when Bai Qi came out, there was already a figure standing in the courtyard.

If it's not Bai Heguang, then who else could it be?

"Did you go to research that soul-binding curse seal?"

Upon seeing Bai Qi emerge from the secret realm, Bai Heguang immediately understood and said, "Your talent is quite rare in the history of the Federation. You can excel in various fields, but it's best to keep it within limits and not get too distracted."

"Uh, I understand, teacher."

Bai Qi scratched his head. It was indeed very energy-consuming to learn this spell seal. He had done almost nothing but study it for the past two days, but had made very little progress.

Hmm, I'll study it after I get the basic books on alchemy.

Seeing Bai Qi's appearance, a hint of helplessness flashed in Bai Heguang's eyes, but he didn't say anything more.

"I've fixed the leaks in the first six levels of the Great Tomb of Dusk, so the Death Table should no longer be able to enter. However, just to be on the safe side, don't risk going into the later levels except for the first three."

Bai Qi nodded upon hearing this. The whereabouts of the Death Round Table were indeed unpredictable. Even if Bai Heguang hadn't said anything, he wouldn't have gone off to cause trouble so easily.

Given the current situation, it's best to stay home and survive until you're invincible for now.

"By the way, I heard that the Wuhou Consortium and three other consortiums in the central region are going to jointly establish the Super God Evolution Research Institute?"

"Uh, yes, Uncle Zhuge said that the current scale of the Rune Evolution and Armament Evolution Group is too small and too restrictive, so why not expand it into a research institute?"

Bai Qi scratched his head and said, "I originally wanted to refuse, but..."

"No need to refuse."

Bai Heguang waved his hand and said, "There are countless federal conglomerates, but only about ten are truly top-tier. The Cao, Sun, and Liu families are among them. Being able to establish a cooperative relationship with them will greatly benefit your future development."

"It's practically impossible to become a legendary beast tamer on your own."

Bai Qi seemed to be deep in thought. Indeed, after Alpha reached the Monarch level, Bai Qi felt that Alpha's improvement speed was getting slower and slower. The resources required to become a legendary creature were terrifying to think about.

Moreover, he's not just raising Alpha as a pet.

"There's another one, which is also my personal suggestion: you could bring the Jiuli Consortium in as well. With your parents' connections, there shouldn't be any problems."

Bai Heguang gave Bai Qi a deep look and said, "Given the relationship between the Jiuli Consortium and the Association, it will be of great help to the development of the Super God Evolution Research Institute."

Bai Qi understood immediately; this meant they were going to completely tie the association to the war machine.

"Okay, I'll contact my parents later."

Bai Heguang nodded and said, "I'll stay in Gusu City for a while to keep an eye on the Twilight Great Tomb. It'll be a good time to continue your training. You can move into my house from now on to save time."

"Um, teacher, I just bought a manor near your house a couple of days ago. How about I move there now?"

Bai Heguang remained silent for a long time before nodding and saying, "Okay, then let's move there."

As he spoke, Bai and Guang mounted the Nine Netherworld Sparrow and slowly ascended into the sky.

"I'll head out now. Remember to come to my house on time tomorrow."

"Also, young man, don't be too greedy for enjoyment; it won't do you any good for your future."

Bai Qi's expression froze, his eyes filled with innocence.

If I said it was my pet that bought it, would you believe me, teacher?

(End of this chapter)