My beast taming system has absolutely no problems!

Even the world's top beast tamers may not necessarily own a mythical or legendary beast.

For example, if we were to compare Rayquaza and Groudon, the "legendary" Pokémon that players often refer to as "first-tier legendary" Pokémon, with Mythic-rank Pokémon...

So, "Legendary" pets are roughly equivalent to "second-level gods" like the Three Holy Birds and the Phoenix Guard.

The next level down, the Immortal-level pets, can be understood as "quasi-gods" in the world of beast taming.

Although they cannot be completely matched one-to-one.

For example, the destructive power of an Immortal-level Pokémon is far, far greater than that of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon world.

However, to some extent, they are similar in their rarity within their respective worldviews.

This explains why Zhao Yuankang and the others reacted so strangely when they heard that the Spirit Curse Serpent's true racial level was Immortal.

"If it's an Immortal-level item, ten million... isn't unacceptable..."

Zhao Yuankang muttered to himself.

As the son of the vice president of the Shanghai Beast Taming Association, a pet beast costing ten million is indeed a bit expensive, but he can still afford it if he really wants to.

Lin Sisi, who had been silent all along, nodded and said, "It's alright, but the premium for being a mutant is a bit high."

Generally speaking, the price of an Immortal-level pet cub can indeed exceed ten million.

But don't forget, the Spirit Serpent is a catastrophic mutation.

There is a consensus in the world of beast taming that some mutated pets can increase their own racial level.

However, compared to pets of the same level and race, their combat power and potential are slightly weaker.

Pets in this situation usually have to be discounted.

Therefore, the reasonable price for this spirit snake should be around six or seven million, with eight million at the very least.

Anything extra is considered a premium.

"The premium does exist, but..."

Xia Yu smiled slightly and said, "What if I told you that this spirit snake also possesses inherited skills?"

"Inherited skills? How many?"

Lin Sisi's eyes lit up.

The number of inherited skills a pet receives from its parents usually determines its aptitude.

This is a different concept from qualifications.

Simply put, aptitude represents a pet's innate physical attributes, while comprehension represents softer qualities such as intelligence.

The higher a pet's comprehension, the faster it learns skills.

More importantly, intelligent pets perform better in both daily life and combat.

Xia Yu didn't keep them in suspense and replied directly, "There are four in total."

"Four...that's not bad."

Lin Sisi seemed much more interested.

Xia Yu continued, "Ambush, immobilization spell, telekinesis, and... Song of Destruction."

When the first three skills were mentioned, Lin Sisi nodded frequently, expressing her approval.

When the words "Song of Destruction" were uttered, she froze.

"A song of destruction...?"

She repeated this skill, which she had never heard of before, her expression of surprise growing ever stronger.

She was a smart woman and naturally knew what this unheard-of skill meant to Xia Yu.

Lin Sisi asked, "Is this... a skill similar to 'Provocation' and 'Trick Space'?"

"clever!"

Xia Yu smiled.

Communicating with intelligent people is simple; you don't need to waste a lot of words proving the value of the serpent.

Zhao Yuankang chimed in, "Boss, what's the effect of this 'Song of Destruction'?"

This spirit serpent is so exceptional; if "Song of Destruction" is as effective as "Provocation" and "Trick Room"...

No, it doesn't even need to be that good.

If even half of these two skills were effective, Zhao Yuankang would go home and persuade his father to take down the spirit snake!

Xia Yu smiled slightly at the three people's curious gazes.

"As for the effect... we'll know once we have the Spirit Serpent and the Young Fire Lizard fight it out."

Lin Sisi was stunned for a moment.

"Battle against my baby fire lizard?"

Does this mean putting a newly hatched spirit snake into battle against a young fire lizard that you've been raising for over half a year?

Is there even the slightest chance of winning?

Even Lin Sisi, who usually doesn't show her emotions, broke down at this moment.

He couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are you sure?"

"Of course, when have I ever joked with you guys?"

Xia Yu smiled and stroked the Spirit Spell Serpent, which tilted its head back and squinted its eyes in enjoyment.

Since Xia Yu had said so, Lin Sisi had no choice but to nod in agreement and say, "Okay..."

She looked thoughtfully at the cursed serpent, her confusion growing.

Where does Boss Xia's confidence come from...?

The battle was set to take place in the backyard of Miaomiao Pet House.

After all, it was just a battle between two young pets. Compared to the beast-taming competitions broadcast on TV, it was nothing more than child's play.

With Lady Xueling watching over things, nothing bad will happen.

Lin Sisi summoned the baby fire lizard from the beast taming space early on.

The little guy looked at the spirit snake with disdain.

It is a pet beast with dual fire and dragon attributes and the potential to be a calamity-level creature. It has been carefully raised since childhood and has an innate arrogance in its personality.

Faced with a spirit snake that was clearly much weaker than himself, he even had the arrogant thought that "it is not worthy to fight me."

Lin Sisi noticed her pet's attitude and whispered a warning: "Don't let your guard down, young fire lizard."

Although she can't figure out how Spirit Serpent can win right now.

But their opponent is Xia Yu, so perhaps... there really is some surprise?

The Spirit Serpent simply stared calmly at the young fire lizard, showing no sign of stage fright; on the contrary, one could faintly sense its eagerness to try.

Xia Yu saw this and nodded silently in his heart.

From this perspective, the Encyclopedia of Pets' description of the Spirit Serpent as a "natural hunter" is quite apt.

Tang Yun, acting as the referee, solemnly announced, "Then, the battle begins: Young Fire Lizard vs. Spirit Cursed Serpent!"

Xia Yu, who was engaging in a beast-taming battle for the first time, was not intimidated and immediately gave the order: "Song of Annihilation!"

Lin Sisi also showed no intention of going easy on them.

"Child Salamander, Dragon Breath!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the baby fire lizard took the lead in starting up.

Its speed was astonishing; with its powerful lower limbs, it instantly transformed into a crimson afterimage.

At the same time, its mouth opened, and a ball of deep purple energy was brewing in its mouth!

Dragon Breath is one of the young fire lizard's signature skills, with a large coverage area.

At the level of the Spirit Serpent, being hit head-on would result in severe injury, if not death.

But the cursed snake did not hide.

It stopped in place and let out a strange cry.

"woo"

The ethereal and distant sound waves spread through the air, and concentric circles of dark purple ripples radiated outwards from the spirit serpent.

The young fire lizard's body collided with the ripples.

It frowned slightly and suddenly stopped in its tracks.

The young fire lizard felt a strange power enter its body.

There was no pain, yet it inexplicably stirred a sense of panic within it.

It's like... something has taken root deep in your soul and started a countdown.

The young fire lizard subconsciously wanted to escape this place and return to the beast-taming space.

Only there is a truly safe place.

But the idea itself struck the young fire lizard as absurd.

How can it be!

It composed itself, its sharp gaze once again piercing the Spirit Curse Serpent.

Then, they charged forward with fierce determination!

Chapter 22, "Song of Destruction"... Holy crap!

Aside from the young fire lizard, no one else noticed the existence of the Song of Destruction.

This includes Lin Sisi, who was in command, and Zhao Yuankang and Tang Yun, who were observing the battle.