[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: Sequence Evolution",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1533830,1995,"Chapter 52 : Meeting a Companion","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>Chapter 52: Meeting a Companion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Ming could only rely on the Thunder Type-2 Revolver in his hand to bluff his opponent. Otherwise, if a conflict broke out, he wasn’t sure whether his right arm could even hold up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he missed his target, Zhou Ming would definitely meet his end here today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Ming’s current state, the suddenly appearing young man didn’t dare to take the gamble either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just used a grenade?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question seemed to be more about confirming his own judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thunderstorm-type, impact grenade — meant for dealing with Ferocious Beasts. But this time, I used it on someone who tried to ambush me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh right, I still have one left in my backpack. Want to see what it can do? It’s my first time using something this powerful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming’s tone was casual, but every word carried a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lunatic — and a powerful one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the first impression that flashed through the stranger’s mind after hearing Zhou Ming’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll step back. How about you put down the gun? I want to talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man mounted on the Scorpion-Tailed Lion spoke slowly, watching Zhou Ming, whom he had already deemed insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Talk about what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I found a severely injured high-tier—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the man could finish, Zhou Ming immediately interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t tell me you’re talking about a severely injured high-tier Ferocious Beast that you’re planning to hunt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Ming’s mocking gaze, the young man resisted the urge to snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had planned to use force to make Zhou Ming his cannon fodder, but under the current situation, that was impossible. He could only try to persuade him to cooperate instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he’d lost a potential decoy, a powerful companion was even better — if only the other party would believe him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhou Ming could speak again, the young man continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A high-tier Ferocious Beast — a Wyvern, poison attribute sub-dragon. Its materials alone are worth over one hundred million Alliance Coins. If we happen to find a Dragon Crystal, that value can’t even be measured in Alliance Coins — only Source Crystals could.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming had been ready to refuse, but after hearing that, the words stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do I know you’re not lying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simple. You can come with me and see for yourself. I originally wanted a decoy, but your strength qualifies you to share my spoils.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of the Wyvern’s valuable materials, the young man didn’t bother hiding his true motive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nice words — your spoils. If you could handle it yourself, would you really need help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can come take a look, but I need three days to recover.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhou Ming, usually calm and rational, felt his heart stir at the potential profit from a Wyvern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. At most, one day. Otherwise, with a high-tier Ferocious Beast’s recovery ability, once it regains even ten or twenty percent of its strength, we won’t stand a chance even together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming immediately shook his head. He was willing to take risks — but not to die pointlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Catch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green vial of potion was tossed toward him. Inkband shot out swiftly, coiling around the vial and bringing it safely to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re really cautious. Aren’t you afraid your Beast might get hurt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the small, slender Inkband, the stranger didn’t seem surprised. He’d seen plenty of small-sized Beasts before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Low-tier Healing Potion — quite the generous gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his solid basic knowledge, Zhou Ming immediately recognized it after uncapping the vial with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You leave first. Once I’ve recovered, I’ll follow you at dawn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a cave not far from here. If you think it’s fine, you can put that thing away and come with me. Surely, you don’t think you’re more valuable than a Wyvern in my eyes, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lead the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming didn’t hesitate. He holstered the Thunder Type-2 Revolver as the stinging in his arm grew sharper — he might as well agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man glanced at Zhou Ming, then turned his Scorpion-Tailed Lion around and rode off, while Zhou Ming followed behind at a steady pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Scorpion-Tailed Lion, a dominator among low-tier Ferocious Beasts, no other beasts or mutant animals dared to approach them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under a cliff wall, inside a cave shaped like a horn, Zhou Ming and the young man sat across from each other, separated by a campfire. Their Beasts rested quietly beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should I call you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming glanced down at Inkband and casually replied, “Ten Thousand Serpents. You?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scorpion-Lion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhou Ming use a codename, the young man likewise used his Beast’s name as his alias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you discover that injured Wyvern? Was it wounded by another Official Rank Beast Tamer’s hunt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No idea. I just happened to see a badly injured Wyvern falling from the sky — it couldn’t even fly anymore. That’s why I thought of hunting it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming’s expression darkened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if that Wyvern wasn’t the prey of an Official Rank Beast Tamer, the Scorpion-Lion had seen it — meaning others likely had too. What they’d face wouldn’t just be an injured Wyvern, but red-eyed hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scorpion-Lion, you don’t think you’re the only one who saw it, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not that stupid. That’s why I wanted a decoy to use as bait — but I didn’t expect to find a capable companion instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Companion? Let’s hope so. Otherwise, the only ‘Big Pineapple’ I’ve got left will be my parting gift to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting his backpack that held the smoke grenade disguised as a high-explosive grenade, Zhou Ming spoke with arrogant confidence — his intimidation rested entirely on that ruse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Ming’s gesture, Scorpion-Lion twitched at the corner of his eye, half afraid Zhou Ming might actually blow them both up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Inkband to guard the area, Zhou Ming moved to a corner of the cave and prepared to use the Low-tier Healing Potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though healing potions were precious, Zhou Ming wasn’t foolish enough to hoard them. After all, a dead man couldn’t use any potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drank half of it himself, then quietly summoned Zhu Yu and fed the remaining half to it before recalling it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potion’s effect was remarkable. Within moments, the scrape on Zhou Ming’s temple scabbed and peeled off, and his right arm fully recovered — his condition returning to peak form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soreness throughout his body faded away in waves of soothing warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a vial of Healing Potion hadn’t just healed his external wounds — even his internal injuries had been restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By Zhou Ming’s estimation, after a night’s rest, his overall strength would increase by at least ten percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the changes in his body, Zhou Ming finally relaxed his guard, recalled the tired Inkband, and fell soundly asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man by the fire watched Zhou Ming’s easy demeanor, feeling puzzled. One moment he was vigilant and on edge, the next he’d let down all defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was one of the few people the young man couldn’t quite see through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After adding some wood to the fire, Scorpion-Lion lay down to rest, while his Beast — the Scorpion-Tailed Lion — stood watch for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>",1220,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.930Z",1,"novelbin.me","c48a2bd197bd591af12f419b7fef73c17935780b3f7ba0a6d6dcbd6cbc94c2af","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-53","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-51",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]