Liu Yi nodded and clicked send.
Gu Zheng took a deep breath. “I’ve already consulted with President Shen, you are free to leave.”
Liu Yi thought for a moment and said, “Could you help me ask President Shen to pre-certify a temporary pet companion card for me?”
“The Blaze Lion might hatch before I get a new contract slot, and I’m not yet a Quasi-Master Beast Tamer, so I won’t be qualified to bring an uncontracted pet with me outside.”
Might? Is it possible?!
Gu Zheng’s mind raced with questions. A pet usually hatches from its egg in about two or three months; Dragon-types might take a bit longer, but never more than half a year.
And hadn't Student Liu Yi just entered the Myriad Realm Secret Realm after obtaining a new contract slot? So it was definitely impossible for her to get another new contract slot within two or three months! Was there really a need to use the words ‘might’ and ‘possibly’?
Gu Zheng smiled superficially and said, “Of course, I’ll speak to President Shen for you.”
A moment later, he said to Liu Yi, “President Shen has given instructions. After you register your new pet at the Administrative Hall, the staff will give you the temporary pet companion card at the same time.”
“Alright, thank you,” Liu Yi said. Hearing Gu Zheng, she left with Ziyue and Chiying, planning to go straight to the Administrative Hall to update her registration before heading home.
After all, she was currently on the top floor of the Beast Tamer Association’s main building; the Administrative Hall was just a short walk downstairs.
The Beast Tamer Association Administrative Hall was as busy as ever.
Liu Yi stood at the end of the line, cradling the Blaze Lion pet egg. Ziyue crouched at her feet, and Chiying remained coiled around her neck.
This combination attracted quite a few curious glances.
“Bingbing?”
Ziyue rubbed against Liu Yi’s thigh, her purple eyes filled with inquiry.
“Mhm, first, we’ll get me certified as a Junior Beast Tamer, then update your registration information, and finally, register Chiying’s information,” Liu Yi whispered in reply, her fingers unconsciously stroking the flame patterns on the Blaze Lion pet egg.
The temperature radiating from the eggshell was slightly higher than it had been in the Secret Realm, as if the little life inside was accelerating its growth.
The line moved slowly forward, and finally, it was Liu Yi’s turn.
“Hello, what can I help you with?” the staff member behind the counter asked without looking up.
Liu Yi placed her identity card on the counter. “Junior Beast Tamer certification, pet information update, and new pet registration.”
The staff member picked up the card and swiped it through the machine.
When she saw the information displayed on the screen, she suddenly looked up, her gaze darting between Liu Yi, Ziyue, and Chiying.
“The information shows that you first awakened on July 7th, two months ago, and just certified as a Trainee Beast Tamer,” her voice rose a few decibels in surprise. “Are you sure you want to apply for Junior Beast Tamer certification now?”
Liu Yi nodded. “Yes.”
Seeing that her surprised tone had attracted the attention of those around them, the staff member quickly composed herself and said professionally, “Alright, please place your hand on the detector. We need to confirm the development progress of your Beast Taming Space first.”
Liu Yi skillfully placed her hand on the detector. The numbers on the detector’s screen began to fluctuate, finally settling at 22%.
This number caused the staff member’s eyes to widen once more.
She quickly operated the system, “Alright, Junior Beast Tamer certification requires testing the strength of your Intermediate pet. Please follow the guide to the test area.”
She pressed a call bell, and a young guide immediately walked over.
“Take this person to Test Area 3,” the staff member instructed, handing Liu Yi a number card. “Please return here to continue with other services after your certification is complete.”
Test Area 3 was a semi-open space with a small battle platform in the center, surrounded by various testing equipment.
“Please release the pet you wish to test,” the test proctor said, holding a clipboard.
Liu Yi returned Ziyue to her Beast Taming Space, then summoned her onto the battle platform.
The test proctor was visibly stunned by Ziyue’s appearance. “This is…?”
“An Ice Fox’s new evolution form,” Liu Yi replied succinctly.
The test proctor tried to refocus on her work, placing a mechanical target on the other side of the battle platform. “Please have your pet demonstrate three skills.”
“Ice Blade, Frozen Bite, Extreme Cold Storm,” Liu Yi commanded in sequence.
Ziyue executed the commands flawlessly.
Ice Blade precisely hit the bullseye; Frozen Bite tore straight through the target, and the final Extreme Cold Storm caused the temperature in the test area to plummet, instantly freezing the mechanical target into an ice sculpture.
The test proctor frantically checked the data on the terminal, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead despite the plummeting temperature in the test area. “This… is this really an Intermediate pet’s energy?”
She wiped her sweat and handed Liu Yi a test report. “Congratulations, your pet’s strength far exceeds the Junior certification standard. Here is the test report, please keep it safe.”
Returning to the Administrative Hall window, Liu Yi handed the report to the staff member.
The staff member quickly scanned it, then input the information into the system.
After Liu Yi signed the 《Junior Beast Tamer Certification Registration Form》, the staff member took out a gray badge and handed it to her, saying, “This is your Junior Beast Tamer badge, please keep it safe. Next is the pet information update. What information do you need to update?”
Liu Yi: “The evolution of my Junior stage Ice Fox into an Intermediate stage Silver Snow Fox.”
The staff member nodded. “Alright, please let your Snow-Drinking Fox show itself.”
Liu Yi stood up from her chair and had Ziyue jump onto it so the staff member behind the counter could see her.
Upon seeing Ziyue, the staff member inwardly admired her appearance.
Then the staff member slowly frowned. “This isn’t a Snow-Drinking Fox. An evolved Snow-Drinking Fox has pure white fur and only one tail.”
Liu Yi gently stroked Ziyue’s head. “This is an Ice Fox’s new evolution form, Silver Snow Fox. Silver, as in the color.”
The staff member’s expression froze for a moment. She looked at the system, then up at Ziyue’s two tails.
Although new evolution forms and breakthroughs in racial potential for various pets occasionally appeared online within the Saint Card East Asia Continent’s pet research and breeding community, those were always the result of professional research and breeding teams. It was rare to hear of an individually contracted and cultivated pet developing a new evolution form, especially for a pet like the Ice Fox, whose evolution chain and racial potential had been stable for many years.
The staff member’s hand, poised to update the information, remained suspended. “You’re saying… you personally developed a brand new evolution for the Ice Fox?”
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