The Hejia Clam is a common water-type Fantasoul. Its two shells can open wide enough to obscure the sky and cover the earth, capable of swallowing several small houses. It also possesses water-based sorcery, and when in danger, it can instantly snap its shell shut, forming an extremely sturdy defense. It can then retreat into the river, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. It is an indispensable companion for both home protection and travel, and is highly favored by many Fantasoul Tamers.
“Judging by the size of this Hejia Clam, it might have already reached the level of a primary warrior soldier?”
The Warrior Soldier rank, though merely the entry-level for orthodox Fantasoul Tamers, marks the beginning of harnessing supernatural powers for battle. Wherever one goes in the Fantasoul world, this rank commands a certain level of respect.
A shop guarded by such a Fantasoul naturally has no fear of danger and must possess some valuable goods.
Wu Ming entered the shop and was first greeted by two rows of bright red coral trees, as tall as a person. Green seaweed strands shimmering with fluorescence dangled from them, displaying a dazzling array of colors that illuminated the crystal walls on both sides.
Inside glass-like transparent counters were numerous materials: Fantasoul eggs, chunks of crystal, and books, all so overwhelming that they dazzled the eyes.
“This is…”
Wu Ming approached one counter first: “Saromeat, Star Grass, Zhongshi Spirit Milk, Salmon Drill Crystal Fish… all top-grade Fantasoul foodstuffs.”
From birth onward, raising, feeding, training, and eventually evolving Fantasouls are all highly intricate disciplines.
Saromeat is a specialty of the Saron Beast. Although not a Fantasoul itself, its meat is tender, nutritious, and enhances strength and bones, making it very suitable for Wu Ming’s Gray Wolf.
Moreover, if an ordinary Gray Wolf requires several jin of regular meat to feel full, half a jin of Saromeat would suffice.
Even more, a mid-stage juvenile Gray Wolf would take a year to naturally evolve to high-stage, but with a diet rich in Saromeat, this could be shortened to just a few months.
With so many benefits, its price is naturally steep. Wu Ming was well aware that even within the Eastern family, no wastrel would dare to extravagantly feed Saromeat to Gray Wolves, as it simply wouldn’t be worth it.
“I remember my cousin, Dongfang Ba, who obtained a Hell Wolf. He apparently fed his wolf pup Saromeat every day. No wonder his progress was so rapid!”
Wu Ming mused inwardly that no matter which world one was in, advancement always required resources—abundant resources!
All those tales of enlightenment, where one comprehends the Dao and instantly becomes a sage… were just dreams?
He examined each item, cross-referencing with the knowledge in his memory.
Star Grass, with its jade-green appearance and specks of silver-blue luminescence, was exquisite like an artwork, making it a favorite among herbivorous Fantasouls.
Even among high-grade foodstuffs, suitability varies. For instance, feeding Star Grass to a Gray Wolf would be less effective than simply giving it raw meat.
“Similarly, Zhongshi Spirit Milk is best suited for younglings without fully developed teeth, especially effective for rock-element Fantasouls. Salmon Drill Crystal Fish is ideal for water-element Fantasouls…”
As Wu Ming casually scanned the items, his eyes suddenly lit up: “Wow! They even have Ironbone Flowers!”
This material was even more advanced than the previous foodstuffs, possessing elemental properties. For example, feeding it to an Ironclaw Wolf would make its claws and teeth sharper.
Of course, it would also benefit the Gray Wolf. If the quantity was sufficient and combined with the right circumstances, during evolution there would be a slight chance of breaking through its racial rank and evolving into an elite Ironclaw Wolf. However, the probability was low, and the cost was high. Practically speaking, it would be more efficient to simply purchase and raise an Ironclaw Wolf directly.
“This kind of elemental evolution involves advanced courses for Fantasoul Tamers—by carefully adjusting the diet and deliberately selecting opponents for battle, a Fantasoul can be guided down different evolutionary paths.”
Wu Ming rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
For example, if one continuously fed a Gray Wolf fire crystals and had it fight fire-element Fantasouls, then during evolution, there would be a one percent chance of it evolving into an elite fire-element Flame Wolf.
If ice crystals were used instead, its evolutionary path would lead to a Frost Wolf!
There were also Blood Wolves and War Wolves, focused solely on brute force and physical combat…
In short, in the world of Fantasouls, any miracle could happen!
“If I don’t want my future Gray Wolf to end up as cannon fodder, this is the only way!”
Wu Ming stroked his chin again: “Of course, these methods are mainly for those Tamers who made the wrong initial choice and later climbed to high ranks. In terms of cost-effectiveness, it’s only slightly cheaper than changing the contract. The real royal path is to choose a higher-rank Fantasoul species from the very beginning!”
Others might start at a higher level than him, so catching up naturally requires a thousandfold effort.
Not to mention the terribly high failure rate involved.
If it weren’t for Wu Ming being an outsider from another world with a powerful cheat ability, an ordinary Fantasoul Tamer would have already given up in despair.
After passing the feed counter, Wu Ming approached the counter for Fantasoul hatchlings.
Here, the security was clearly even tighter. Each uniquely shaped Fantasoul egg was sealed within multiple layers of crystal, as stable as if frozen in amber, radiating brilliant light.
“Hmm… Mountain Eagles, Gray Wolves, Forest Tigers, and Mighty Apes—all are common beast-type Fantasoul eggs…”
In Wu Ming’s view, these Fantasoul eggs were also surrounded by a red glow.
His heart stirred slightly as he continued observing.
Fantasouls weren’t limited to egg form. For instance, elemental spirits included common Fire Sprites similar to those outside, and plant-type Fantasouls that looked like seeds.
“A Fire Sprite! An elite Fantasoul! It can grant its Tamer fire-element attacks!”
Wu Ming’s eyes lit up as he looked at the sealed Fire Sprite. It resembled a flame, with a red outer flame and a bright yellow inner flame, almost forming a face.
“Elemental Fantasouls are generally one level higher than living-element Fantasouls. They can also enhance the Tamer, granting various abilities… For example, steel-element Sprites can even form armor and weapons that attach to the Tamer’s body, making them unstoppable on the battlefield, cutting down enemies like grass…”
Of course, what caught his attention wasn’t just that, but the aura surrounding the Fire Sprite as seen through his Divine Eye—it was orange!
“Could it be that my Divine Eye has evolved, allowing me to perceive a Fantasoul’s racial potential in this world?”
Wu Ming quickly speculated: “Common species show red, elite species orange? But I can’t be certain yet. I need to see more… preferably some outstanding species as well.”
“May I help you, sir?”
Clearly, Wu Ming’s silent observation had drawn attention. A receptionist approached, her golden curly hair flowing, her skin fair, wearing silk stockings and dressed somewhat like a bunny girl. She bowed deeply, revealing an impeccable bust line and a vast expanse of white.
“Do you have any outstanding Fantasoul eggs here?”
Though he knew it was unlikely, Wu Ming still asked.
“Giggles… Sir, you’re joking!”
The bunny girl’s eyes flickered strangely: “Outstanding Fantasouls are capable of evolving to the Warlord level. Even major auction houses may not have stock readily available, and if they do, the price would be astronomical…”
“Mm… Just asking casually.”
As for the bunny girl’s explanation, Wu Ming merely scoffed inwardly.
Even for an outstanding species, evolving to the Warlord level wasn’t that simple. Take the Eastern family, for instance, famous for taming wolf-type Fantasouls, they even had a source of elite Hell Wolves. Yet, only one of them had ever evolved to the Warlord level, becoming the family’s supreme military force, always under the Grand Elder’s control.
Racial rank merely represented maximum potential. Whether that potential could be realized depended largely on the Tamer’s postnatal cultivation!
Wu Ming shrugged: “I want to sell something, and buy a few combat techniques!”
The Gray Wolf’s race and attributes were already fixed, so there was no hope of improvement there. The only way to enhance it now was through combat techniques.
“Of course. May I ask what you’d like to sell, sir?”
The bunny girl smiled, displaying her professional demeanor.
“Snow Cloud Leopard fur!”
Wu Ming took out the Snow Cloud Leopard’s pelt. Its luxurious appearance immediately caught the bunny girl’s attention. But as she spread it out and saw the wounds, a look of regret crossed her face: “Pity… There are many damages, and it’s not even from a Warrior Soldier-level beast…”
“If it were a Warrior Soldier-level beast, do you think I’d still be alive?”
Wu Ming rolled his eyes inwardly. He watched as the bunny girl professionally examined the fur, then she said: “Respected sir, I can take this pelt. How about seventy Spirit Coins?”
“A genuine Snow Cloud Leopard coat, with its luxurious and noble appearance, is highly favored by noble ladies and usually sells for over five hundred Spirit Coins.”
Wu Ming frowned.
“Sir, that’s true, but this is only raw material, and it’s quite damaged…” The bunny girl remained calm, smiling as she replied.
“But my fur is…”
Wu Ming put on a stern face and continued to negotiate. When the price reached seventy-five Spirit Coins, he finally agreed, having estimated her bottom line.
“Here are your Spirit Coins, sir!”
The transaction completed, the bunny girl exhaled slightly in relief, slightly surprised. After all, this young man had just hit her exact bottom line. One more coin, and she would have given up immediately.
“Thank you!”
Wu Ming took the small bag of Spirit Coins and carefully examined them.
Spirit Coins were the continent’s universal currency, containing a certain amount of energy and widely used in forging, alchemy, and formations. They were the most popular general equivalent among Fantasoul Tamers.
These Spirit Coins had already been cut into standard sizes, as thin as cicada wings, each about the size of a fingernail. Seventy of them felt almost weightless in his hand.
“The original savings of Dongfang Shuoming weren’t much either. Yet, cultivating as a Fantasoul Tamer and perfecting my plans all require massive resources…”
Wu Ming felt a slight headache but showed no sign of it on his face. He simply said: “Take me to see the combat techniques!”
“Of course!”
The bunny girl was slightly delighted. Selling combat techniques was where the big money was.
As Fantasouls mature, those with exceptional talent often naturally acquire abilities. In the Living World, these are known as “Yāoshù” (magical arts), whereas in the Elemental World, they are termed skills. Collectively, they are referred to as combat techniques!
Even if a Fantasoul hasn’t naturally learned any skills, a Fantasoul Tamer can still purchase techniques and teach them to their Fantasoul.
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