At night, a man and a cow didn't rest; they started digging the ground.
Xiaobai's horns were very efficient, and soon the soil loosening work was completed.
The Plowhorn Beast is classified as an auxiliary class spirit beast because its horns have plowing characteristics, improving the soil quality and accelerating the growth of planted crops.
Therefore, the Plowhorn Beast has a nickname: The Big Water Buffalo.
After sowing the seeds, the man and the cow were tired and quickly took a bath before sleeping.
The next day, the sun was bright, and Lin Chen didn't go out, as the task required him to wait three days.
During this time, Lin Chen took the opportunity to teach Xiaobai some knowledge about the world's worldview and so on.
To Xiaobai, it was eye-opening.
It understood that, as a spirit beast, Lin Chen didn't need to say these things to it.
But this also meant that Lin Chen didn't just regard it as a basic leveling substitute, but really treated it like family.
"...People lie, but data doesn't."
"Data is not omnipotent, but data is fundamental."
Lin Chen occasionally spoke some philosophical words that Xiaobai didn't understand, but...
It was greatly shocked.
Its master was surprisingly knowledgeable.
Coupled with his powerful talent, in Xiaobai's eyes, Lin Chen's figure grew even taller.
...
In three days, Xiaobai could focus on cultivation, and Lin Chen measured it all over, recording it down and titled the notebook:
"Cow Evolution Diary"
Every time he finished recording, Lin Chen would keep it close because if the data were leaked, it would be like exposing Xiaobai transparent to the opponents.
Moreover, Lin Chen also planned detailed training programs for Xiaobai.
Weightlifting.
Bumping into iron.
Running.
And so on.
Each item had data records.
On the third day, Lin Chen placed Xiaobai into the Beast Taming Space and set off.
Since the distance was a bit far, he needed to take a carriage there.
This carriage was not an ordinary one; it was called a Clouded Horse, wind attribute, known for its pace and speed. The Great Success Clouded Horse could travel at 100 km/hour and was the cheapest means of transportation.
The carriage could carry six people; Lin Chen was the last to get off, with fare of twenty, not expensive.
"Brother, the Lee Mansion is a rich household, are you staying here?" the Beastmaster "driver" asked upon seeing the Lee Mansion.
The gates of the Lee Mansion were lavishly installed; the surrounding wall was high, and the courtyard was large.
"Is the family here good?" Lin Chen explained he came for work and asked in return.
Although he liked money, he didn't want to serve some rude people.
"The Lee's reputation is well-known and excellent." The "driver" just said this and drove the carriage away.
Lin Chen walked in and found a young man already standing at the gate.
"Are you here for the interview too?" The other party actively approached to ask.
"Yes." Lin Chen nodded, knowing that the other party was also here for the task.
Before the two could communicate, the butler came out, verified their guild machine, then took them inside, explaining some situations.
Upon arriving at the backyard, they saw a Big White Bear hammering iron furiously, and a youth meditating nearby.
Without a doubt, this youth was Young Master Lee, Lee Zaiqing.
"Young master, they have arrived." The butler spoke.
Lee Zaiqing opened his eyes and glanced at them.
Lin Chen and the other introduced themselves and summoned their spirit beasts.
The butler glanced at Xiaobai, somewhat dissatisfied.
Lee Zaiqing's spirit beast was named:
[Iron Palm Bear]
[High-level Mortal Beast (Combat Pet)]
[Skill: Iron Sand Palm, metal-coated bear palm for attacks.]
The attack power of combat pets is quite terrifying, like the Beast Tamer Guild's basic examination, where the pass rate is ninety percent.
However, the price is also high.
Like the Iron Palm Bear is almost at the peak of basic spirit beasts, costing over 800,000.
A wealthy family can afford it, ordinary people simply cannot.
The world has such a gap...
People with money and power can naturally start with better spirit beasts, with a head start far ahead of ordinary people.
Though there are ordinary people who, relying on talent and effort, ultimately rise through evolution.
But such cases are very rare.
Therefore, on Blue Star, a saying goes:
"The rich rely on capital, the poor rely on evolution."
Evolution is the best way for spirit beasts to become stronger, even surpassing capital.
...
"It's not weak." Lin Chen noticed the butler's dissatisfaction, but Lin Chen was confident.
He knew well about Xiaobai's combat power.
The butler took the opportunity to lower the price: "You can try it first, if it doesn't work, just quit; I'll reimburse your travel expenses, and if it's ok, it's 400 a day."
Unexpectedly, another interviewee, Qin Hao, laughed and said, "It's fine, mine is a combat pet, as the primary sparring partner, I'll do more work, pay me 600."
Qin Hao was confident he wasn't weaker than Lin Chen because his spirit beast was:
[Panlin Python]
[Intermediate Mortal Beast (Combat Pet)]
[Skill: Petrifying Strangulation, capable of petrifying scales and using the python's body to strangle enemies with force.]
...
"Then you first." Lee Zaiqing pointed at Qin Hao.
Qin Hao waved his hand, signaling the Panlin Python to move.
The Panlin Python looked somewhat tired but gathered its spirit.
Qin Hao could naturally feel its exhaustion but had no choice...
His family situation was a lot better than Lin Chen's, but he had taken a loan of two hundred thousand to afford the Panlin Python.
The initial plan seemed great, but after purchase, he realized there were many issues.
The Panlin Python needed meat for every meal, and in large quantities.
So, Qin Hao could only do part-time work frequently to earn money; the Panlin Python hardly rested.
In the midst of conversation, the snake and bear already locked eyes and quickly engaged.
The snake's speed compared to the bear's was much faster, and as it rushed forward, it began exchanging blows.
The Iron Palm Bear immediately metallicized its palm, a punch landing on the Panlin Python, and almost instantly, its scales petrified, blocking the attack.
At the same time, its tail swiveled to bind the Iron Palm Bear for strangulation.
Who would have thought the Iron Palm Bear roared furiously at the sky, its iron sand palm striking mercilessly.
Just as the petrified scales of the Panlin Python crumbled into dust.
The strangulation force of the Panlin Python, feeling the pain, was instantly neutralized, the outcome decided.
"Stop."
Lee Zaiqing called out to halt, as a good sparring match should naturally be more about practice, yet he wasn't particularly happy about the win.
In his eyes, after so many resources, the Iron Palm Bear winning was expected, as its beast level rating was much higher than the Panlin Python's anyway.
Lin Chen gave Xiaobai a look, finding Xiaobai's battle desire incredibly intense.
A battle from a few days ago seemed to have sparked a fighting spirit in Xiaobai as well.
Lin Chen seized the moment to ask, "Then how about I wait a bit, until it's recovered."
"No need." Lee Zaiqing refused again, saying, "Just rest for one minute."
One minute, almost exactly timing the cooldown for Level 2 spirit beast skills.
It was clear that Lee Zaiqing's personality was different from ordinary wealthy second-generation, not entitled but rather strict.
This kind of character indeed could bring forth prowess, but in nurturing spirit beasts, intimacy might be lacking.
Lin Chen didn't object either; he was originally there for sparring.
...
After a minute, the Plowhorn Beast took the stage; except for Lin Chen, no one had faith.
Xiaobai turned back, Lin Chen nodded at it.
Xiaobai's fighting spirit soared...
Its hooves trampled heavily on the ground, nostrils flaring with coarse breath.
Then, it rushed forward fiercely.
This time, unlike before, it wanted to take the initiative, to prove itself.
Though it also knew, they were fierce...
However, one mustn't look down on Niu Niu.
Because...
Niu Niu isn't weak either!