C4 Evolving Ice Crystal Soul

"Welcome! How can I assist you today?"

As he stepped through the door, a professionally dressed, smiling young woman greeted him.

"I'm looking to purchase some Low-Level Ice Element Essence and Soul Jade," Lin Ze stated.

"Of course, right this way, please."

She guided Lin Ze to a transparent glass display filled with various pet materials, each tagged with a succinct description and price.

Lin Ze quickly spotted his desired items.

The Low-Level Ice Element Essence resembled an unfading ice cube, shrouded in mist.

Each piece was priced at 3,000 Credit Points.

Soul Jade, on the other hand, was a dark crystalline gem.

Each was valued at 20,000 Credit Points.

Lin Ze was taken aback.

These were merely low-level materials, yet their prices were steep.

For ten Low-Level Ice Element Essences and a single Soul Jade, the cost was a hefty 50,000 Credit Points—nearly half a year's earnings for an average office worker.

The Beastmaster profession certainly demanded substantial financial investment.

Despite his grumbling, he had no choice but to make the purchase.

Without any hesitation, Lin Ze selected his items and completed the transaction with a card swipe.

The woman in the professional attire couldn't help but steal glances at him as he checked out.

She was somewhat astonished.

Her experience had given her a wealth of knowledge about pet materials, surpassing that of many Apprentice Beastmasters.

Low-Level Ice Element Essence was a common find, frequently used by Beastmasters to nourish ice-element pets.

Soul Jade, however, was typically reserved for pet evolution.

Yet this young man seemed so youthful, likely a high school student from the vicinity.

He must have recently bonded with his pet. It seemed improbable for him to be ready for pet evolution so soon.

"Could he be a prodigy from one of the local high schools?" she pondered.

"To undertake pet evolution at such a tender age, he's bound to become a distinguished Beastmaster."

"It's a shame he's so young; otherwise, I might have pursued him."

"I wonder if he'd mind dating someone older."

Unaware of her musings, Lin Ze felt slightly uneasy under her gaze.

After settling the bill, he promptly exited the pet store.

"My card's balance is now under forty thousand Credit Points," Lin Ze murmured to himself.

"I need to find a way to make some money. Otherwise, I won't even be able to afford my pet's food."

In truth, if he were in dire straits, he could ask the Kuan Chongshan couple for a loan.

They would surely not turn him down.

Kuan Chongshan had even offered to finance Lin Ze's initial pet purchase.

But with Lin Ze's Soul Strength being so low, he could only bond with a pet as diminutive as Little Snowball.

His financial needs were modest, and he had declined the assistance.

He would resort to borrowing only as a last resort.

Once home, Lin Ze summoned Little Snowball immediately.

"Eat these, and you'll be ready to evolve," he said, presenting the Low-Level Ice Element Essence and Soul Jade to his pet.

Little Snowball appeared puzzled but complied, opening its mouth to eat the offerings.

Lin Ze watched silently, his face breaking into a smile.

Reaching the evolutionary threshold, pets required specific materials for a successful transformation.

The type and amount of materials varied with each evolutionary path.

The slightest discrepancy could spell failure, potentially harming the pet or drastically reducing its power.

Therefore, Beastmasters meticulously adhere to the evolutionary methods established by humanity when evolving their pets, careful not to deviate.

Recklessness is not an option, as those who have dared to take such risks have almost invariably faced dire consequences.

Only a rare few have stumbled upon new evolutionary paths by chance.

Lin Ze, with his Achievement System, could see all the hidden evolutionary routes for the pets, allowing him to select the most promising ones for evolution.

This ability alone significantly boosts his potential beyond that of his fellow Beastmasters.

Lin Ze is confident that he will become a formidable force in this world.

Moments later, Little Snowball finished consuming the materials and burst into a radiant azure glow.

The creature swelled in size rapidly, growing from the size of a basketball to half a meter tall in just five seconds.

When the light faded, a translucent blue girl, about seven years old, stood in the center of the living room.

Name: Ice Crystal Soul

Type: Ice

Level: Rank 2, Level 2

Growth Points: 0%

Skills: Ice Needle, Ice Breathing

To evolve according to the Queen's Route, Ice Crystal Soul must meet these conditions: 100% Growth Points, 20 Middle Level Ice Element Essence, and 1 Heart of Ice.

"Little Snowball has ascended an entire realm!" Lin Ze's face lit up with wild joy.

The power boost from Ice Crystal Soul's evolution was even more substantial than he anticipated.

Little Snowball had skyrocketed from Rank 1 Level 2 straight to Rank 2 Level 2!

In comparison, the third-year students at Pinghai No.1 High School typically have pets ranging from Rank 1 Level 3 to Level 5.

Elite students' pets might reach Level 7 or 8 of Rank 1, while a top student like Kuan Ning boasts a pet at Rank 1 Level 9.

Lin Ze's strength now far outstrips theirs.

Suddenly, a robotic voice echoed in his mind: "Your pet's first evolution is complete. You've earned 100 achievement points and 1 Physique-improving Crystal."

Lin Ze paused, then his face broke into a grin. What a delightful surprise.

"There must be many other hidden achievements I can unlock. They'll only reveal themselves once I meet the criteria," Lin Ze mused.

The Achievement System still held many secrets for him to uncover.

Snapping back to the present, Lin Ze examined the Physique-improving Crystal in his hand.

Physique-improving Crystal: A mystical stone imbued with the life force of a soul. When merged, it can significantly enhance one's physical condition, with the degree of enhancement varying based on the individual's constitution.

Without hesitation, Lin Ze used the crystal.

As it merged with him, he felt a powerful vitality erupt from his abdomen, coursing through his body.

His muscles, bones, and skin all felt denser and stronger.

Seconds later, the sensation faded.

Lin Ze tested his body, finding his strength, speed, and reflexes noticeably improved.

"Not bad at all!" he exclaimed, noting the increase in his physical attributes by one point on his status panel.

As a Beastmaster, he might not engage in combat personally, but a more robust physique was always beneficial.

Should danger arise, his chances of survival would be much higher.

The Ice Crystal Soul drifted over to Lin Ze, nuzzling his shoulder affectionately.

The Ice Crystal Soul's demeanor radiated a deep affection for Lin Ze.

After its evolution, the Ice Crystal Soul bore a striking resemblance to the mythical Ice Fairy.

Petite in stature, the Ice Crystal Soul could easily be mistaken for a charming human child if one overlooked its deep blue, semi-translucent body.

"You've done very well."

Lin Ze stroked the Ice Crystal Soul's head before turning his attention to the panel.

He had previously spent 77 achievement points to boost Little Snowball's Growth Point.

Currently, he had 123 achievement points remaining.

Lin Ze attempted to enhance the Ice Crystal Soul's Growth Point and was astonished to discover that the cost to increase it by 1% had jumped from 1 achievement point to 5.

"So the cost escalates with its power level?" Lin Ze mused, then decisively invested all his remaining achievement points.

The Ice Crystal Soul's Growth Point soared to 24%.

Its rank ascended to Rank 2, Level 4.

Its power surged once more!

"Tomorrow, I'll head to the Beastmaster Association for the qualification evaluation," Lin Ze said, gazing thoughtfully out the window.

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