In the world of beast tamers, what is the most precious and valuable thing?
Beasts themselves—and everything related to them.
And if one had to single out what carries the greatest value, then evolution pathways would undoubtedly rank among the very top.
Aside from a few beast races that naturally possess extremely high racial potential, the vast majority of beasts—so long as their masters walk the path of a professional beast tamer—must undergo evolutionary cultivation at some stage.
Forest Wolves were no exception.
However, obtaining evolution methods was no easy task for ordinary people.
Even when certain evolution routes were made public, the resources required were often exceedingly rare and difficult to acquire.
The authorities strongly encouraged the public sharing of newly discovered evolution paths and cultivation methods, but humans were, after all, selfish.
That said, such discoveries were rare to begin with—because uncovering a beast's evolution route was something no ordinary breeder could accomplish.
Developing a brand-new evolution pathway often required massive experimentation and staggering financial investment.
Precisely because evolution routes were so precious, Sun Chaoju's wager at this moment was nothing short of shocking.
Feeling the astonished gazes around him, Sun Chaoju felt a flicker of pride and looked toward Su Ping.
However, everyone quickly regained their composure. This time, Qin Erlong finally spoke:
"Incomplete—how incomplete is it? And what kind of evolution form is this 'Myriad Wood Wolf'?"
As expected of someone with vast experience, he immediately identified the crux of the issue.
Sure enough, being hit with the question so directly, Sun Chaoju scratched his head.
"It's a pure wood-element wolf-type evolution. As for its other abilities… I only accidentally succeeded once. After the evolution, the Myriad Wood Wolf died three days later.
I tried multiple times afterward and succeeded once more, but that one also died after just two days."
At once, everyone understood.
Qin Xiaoxue let out a disdainful snort.
"And you call this an incomplete evolution route? This is nothing more than a research direction."
Sun Chaoju sighed helplessly.
If this thing truly had been that valuable, he wouldn't have taken it out as a wager in the first place.
Over the years, Wolf Den Base had poured nearly all its accumulated funds into this research, yet still made no real progress. Even if he didn't use it as a bet, Sun Chaoju had already been considering selling it—or handing it over to the Breeders' Association for joint research.
Qin Erlong and Vice Chairman Liu showed no obvious change in expression. The latter asked calmly:
"And the cause of death?"
Sun Chaoju, after all, was a certified intermediate breeder—not completely incompetent—and answered promptly:
"Teacher, you know this as well. The wood element is a special attribute. Most wood-element beasts are plants, and animal-type wood-element beasts are extremely rare.
The reason lies in the fact that although the wood element is compatible with life attributes, it is extraordinarily difficult to awaken.
Furthermore, life-element beasts are mostly healing-oriented, which doesn't align with most people's expectations for Forest Wolves.
Most Forest Wolf evolution paths suppress the wood element, shifting toward life-type evolution or incorporating other attributes.
But the Myriad Wood Wolf instead further strengthens the wood element.
As a result, once the wood-element power is amplified, the evolved Myriad Wood Wolf undergoes internal fibrotic changes, severe organ failure, and ultimately dies—turning into a withered, plant-like husk."
Hearing this, Vice Chairman Liu nodded and fell into thought.
After a moment, he looked at Su Ping.
"Su Ping, you've heard it all. Although this is an incomplete evolution method, its flaws are obvious. The cultivation process would be extremely difficult—perhaps even impossible. You should consider this carefully."
Did Su Ping really need to consider it?
In truth, during their entire discussion, he hadn't really been listening at all.
All his attention and focus were locked onto one phrase:
"Myriad Wood Wolf."
As for flaws?
An incomplete evolution method?
To others, that was indeed critical and perhaps nearly worthless.
But to him?
His Forest Wolf Codex could already analyze even the cause of Xiao Qing's poison-bloodline mutation.
Let alone an evolution route that had already been proposed!
As long as the Forest Wolf Codex accumulated enough experience, Su Ping had absolute confidence that the Myriad Spirit Codex could complete the evolution path of the Myriad Wood Wolf!
Evolution—
This was the most thrilling stage of beast cultivation.
Still, under everyone's scrutinizing gaze, Su Ping pretended to ponder briefly before nodding.
"I can try. Maybe I can完善 the evolution method of the Myriad Wood Wolf."
On his face was the unique confidence of a young beast tamer.
Like the rising sun at dawn—
Radiant beyond measure.
He seemed utterly unconcerned about the possibility of losing the bet, already setting his sights on cultivating the Forest Wolf evolution form: Myriad Wood Wolf.
Such confidence left the others deeply impressed.
Vice Chairman Liu even laughed aloud and said directly:
"Hahaha! If you can truly accomplish this, then let alone anything else—I'll personally apply for your Senior Breeder qualification.
If one day you wish to challenge the Master Breeder assessment, I'll act as your guarantor and coordinate directly with the Breeders' Association headquarters!"
Perfecting and developing a brand-new evolution route was definitive proof of a Senior Breeder.
And in the entire Jianghai Province, there were very few senior breeders!
The weight of this promise was immense.
Qin Xiaoxue, however, clearly wasn't impressed. She snorted lightly.
"Didn't someone just say that if Su Ping managed to cultivate Wood Heart, he'd be granted Intermediate Breeder status?"
Su Ping froze for a moment.
Vice Chairman Liu, bald head and all, awkwardly rubbed his nose and quickly asked:
"Xiao Su, what's your success rate for cultivating Wood Heart?"
As everyone's attention snapped back to him, Su Ping sensed the situation clearly. He could afford to reveal a bit more now.
After a moment's thought, he replied:
"About sixty to seventy percent."
As soon as these words were spoken, Sun Chaoju's breathing once again became rapid.
No one doubted Su Ping—because the best proof was standing right beside them!
A sixty-to-seventy percent success rate was more than enough.
Vice Chairman Liu immediately made a decision:
"Xiao Su, procedures still need to be followed, but don't worry. Since this was a promise I personally made in front of Miss Qin, I'll keep my word.
Give me your personal information later. I'll handle the process, and I'll personally deliver your certificate tomorrow.
From that moment on, you'll be a registered Intermediate Breeder with the Breeders' Association!"
Compared to beast tamers, breeder certification was simpler—but the number of certified breeders was even smaller.
Su Ping had no reason to refuse.
During the days Qin Xiaoxue hadn't been around, he'd already realized how difficult it was to conduct breeding work without reputation or official endorsement.
Anything that helped him make money was a good thing.
That said, compared to all of this, Su Ping's mind was completely captivated by the Forest Wolf evolution form.
He nodded, exchanged a few polite words, formally confirmed the wager—
And then saw the group off
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