[Name]: Rock Demon
[Genus]: Earth
[Level]: Tier 4, Stage 4
Growth Rate: 0%
[Skills]: Ground Spikes, Stone Projectiles, Clay Bombs
[Divine Path, Next Evolutionary Form [Earth Spirit], Requirements: 100% Growth Rate, 30 Superior Earth Element Essences, 3 Spirit Stones]
"Fourth-order, fourth-stage?"
A hint of joy flashed in Lin Ze's eyes.
Both are at the fourth tier, fourth stage, but Xiaoxue's growth rate has increased by 20%.
From this perspective, Rock Demon seems to have more potential than Snow.
"but..."
Lin Ze glanced at the ferocious and menacing face of the Rock Demon.
Compared to the younger version, the rock monster was cuter.
Perhaps this is the price of becoming stronger.
Lin Ze shrugged and continued looking at the skills displayed below the panel.
[Earth Spikes]: An advanced skill of 'Earth Spikes', which summons multiple earth spikes from the ground to deal earth-attribute damage to enemies. Unlocking requires 20% growth and 100 achievement points.
[Exploding Stone]: An advanced skill of 'Clay Bomb'. It condenses earth elements to create a stone containing explosive energy, which is then thrown out. Upon hitting the target or landing, it causes massive explosive damage. Unlocking requires 50% growth and 200 achievement points.
[Rock Guardian]: A defensive skill that summons earth elemental stones to surround the user and protect them from attacks from any direction. Unlocking requires 70% growth and 300 achievement points.
[Giant Rock Impact]: An advanced skill of 'Stone Projectile'. It condenses earth element to create a huge rock and throws it at the enemy. Unlocking requires 80% growth and 300 achievement points.
Like Xiaoxue, Rock Demon also has four new skills.
"It's a pity, I've used up almost all my achievement points, so I can't improve any further."
Lin Ze could only regretfully close the panel.
However, he quickly regained his spirits.
This trip to Deathstroke Canyon was undoubtedly very rewarding.
This immediately gave him two fourth-tier pet beasts.
This level of strength is even greater than that of most Bronze Beastmasters.
At least Rhoda is far inferior to him.
"There are still about twelve days before we head to Ningjiang City, which is enough time to further enhance the strength of our two pet beasts."
"Starting tomorrow, I'll go to the wilderness every day to complete bounty missions to earn money, grind achievements, and improve my pet's growth rate."
Lin Ze quickly came up with a plan.
...
The Beast Tamer Association is very efficient.
The day after the insect swarm incident, the corresponding task rewards were deposited into Lin Ze's account.
A full 3.7 million credits.
The reward for killing a single Deathbell Beetle is over a million.
The remaining reward is for killing the Death Knell and eliminating the source of the swarm uprising.
With his previous savings, Lin Ze now has over five million credits, which is barely enough to be considered quite wealthy.
Of course.
For a beast tamer, this amount of money is nothing.
In the time that follows.
Lin Ze focused his energy on improving his skills and making money.
He hunted while simultaneously grinding for achievements and leveling up by killing monsters.
Time flies by in the midst of busyness.
soon.
The day for our journey to Ningjiang City arrived.
Early in the morning.
Lin Ze and Guan Ning bid farewell to the reluctant Guan Chongshan couple, carrying large and small bags, and took a taxi to Pinghai No.1 Middle School to meet up.
All the students who applied to Ningjiang College gathered at the school gate.
Then everyone took the school bus to Ningjiang City.
It was not even eight o'clock yet.
Many students had already gathered at the school gate.
There were at least fifty people.
A restless atmosphere permeated the air.
The students were either excited and expectant, or nervous and uneasy.
Without exception, everyone was filled with mixed emotions about the upcoming trip to Ningjiang City.
After all, if I can successfully pass the admissions assessment of Ningjiang College...
They could then stay in Ningjiang City and become a member of this top ten beast-taming academy in the Federation.
After graduation, they will enter the elite class of society.
Conversely, if they fail to be elected, they can only return to Pinghai City in disgrace.
Those present were all ambitious young people, and none of them were willing to accept that outcome.
After getting out of the car, Lin Ze offered to take care of their luggage.
"Brother, don't carry it all yourself, give me some too."
Guan Ning wanted to take the luggage from Lin Ze's hands.
Lin Ze stepped aside and said jokingly, "No need, I can manage. I don't want you to get tired."
The result of having a constitution stat as high as 5 points is strength far exceeding that of ordinary people.
With Lin Ze's current strength, not to mention a little bit of luggage, even carrying a small car wouldn't be a problem.
Guan Ning blushed slightly upon hearing this, lowered her head, and remained silent.
Lin Ze used to joke with her, and she didn't think much of it at the time.
But ever since that day of her internship evaluation, whenever she hears similar words, she can't help but feel her heart race and her cheeks burn.
"Brother, why do you always say things like that?"
The girl secretly complained, but deep down she couldn't help but want to hear more.
It's a real contradiction.
On the other side.
With Lin Ze's arrival, the noise at the school gate suddenly increased.
Many students stared at Lin Ze.
Their gazes were incredibly complex, encompassing a wide range of emotions including surprise, awe, admiration, and envy.
These days...
The insect swarm incident in Deathstroke Canyon had already become the talk of the town among the beast tamers in Pinghai City.
Almost every beast tamer knows that a high school student named Lin Ze turned the tide during the insect swarm, single-handedly killing the fourth-tier ferocious beast, the Death Knell.
This caused a huge sensation.
Lin Ze's reputation as a genius quickly spread.
He has now become a prominent figure at Pinghai No.1 Middle School.
Many younger students idolize him.
Students at Pinghai No. 1 Middle School may not know who the principal is, but they definitely know Lin Ze.
"Ah Ning, Brother Lin!"
Zhang Xiaoyun and Liu Siyan ran over in quick steps and waved to each other.
For some reason, the two women have been visiting Guan Ning's house quite often these days, and have 'incidentally' met with Lin Ze a few times.
With their deliberate efforts to be attentive, their relationship has become more familiar, and their conversations are much more casual than before.
As soon as they met, Zhang Xiaoyun complained to Guan Ning:
"What should I do, Aning? I'm so nervous! What if I don't get into Ningjiang College? I'll be in big trouble!"
Although Liu Siyan didn't say anything, it was clear that she was somewhat anxious.
"I wish my pet could evolve successfully like yours, Aning."
Zhang Xiaoyun said with an envious expression.
During the period after Guan Ning passed the internship assessment, his pet, the Flame Bird, successfully evolved into the Blazing Dragon Bird.
His level subsequently broke through to the second tier, ninth stage.
Such strength is tantamount to having already secured a place at Ningjiang Academy.
Getting into Ningjiang College was practically a certainty.
As for Lin Ze, needless to say.
It would be strange if someone with a Tier 3 pet couldn't pass the exam!
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoyun and Liu Siyan couldn't help but sigh.
These childhood sweethearts are incredibly talented!