[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-53":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},1533831,1995,"Chapter 53 : The Hidden Rich Man","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>Chapter 53: The Hidden Rich Man\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Had a good sleep, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Zhou Ming opened his eyes, he heard a voice tinged with resentment beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scorpion-Lion, don’t be so stingy. Your Scorpion-Tailed Lion wouldn’t have its combat strength affected even if it went several days and nights without rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming stretched lazily, then placed the backpack he had been hugging aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, doesn’t this show that I trust you? First time meeting, and I already entrust you with my life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why did you hug your backpack all night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion-Lion had seen it clearly—Zhou Ming had kept his right hand inside his backpack the entire night. This was called entrusting his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was absolutely sure—if anything had really happened last night, Zhou Ming would definitely have pulled out that Pineapple Grenade and fought him to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, it’s just an old bad habit from hugging girls to sleep. Ah, now that you mention it, I kinda miss Xiao Hong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in his past life or this one, Zhou Ming was a man through and through. Yet faced with the Scorpion-Lion’s question, his response sounded exactly like that of a lecherous rogue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, let’s go check out that Wyvern you mentioned. Someone might already be making their move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After offering a simple explanation, Zhou Ming shifted the topic to the Wyvern. As for his earlier bluffing, it was best not to let the other man dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Scorpion-Lion saw through him, who knew what might happen? Peace was only possible when both sides possessed deterrent power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing Zhou Ming up and down and finding nothing unusual, the Scorpion-Lion turned and walked toward his own beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the other man had walked off, Zhou Ming peered into his backpack and saw that only a few smoke bombs remained. He instantly regretted not buying another grenade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to arouse suspicion, Zhou Ming sighed inwardly, packed his bag, and followed the Scorpion-Lion along with Inkband toward the Wyvern’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Zhou Ming could only use some special jerky and clean water to quiet his growling stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, with the Scorpion-Tailed Lion clearing the way, Zhou Ming and Scorpion-Lion successfully reached the top of a small hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About three li ahead, in that valley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing a good vantage point, the Scorpion-Lion directly pointed out where the Wyvern had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming immediately pulled a single-barrel telescope from the side of his backpack, adjusted the focus, and looked toward the direction Scorpion-Lion had indicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Inkband coiled around Zhou Ming’s left shoulder, keeping constant watch on the Scorpion-Lion’s movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lacking any sense of security, Zhou Ming never liked placing his life in another’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion-Lion, sitting atop his own beast, saw Zhou Ming’s guarded attitude and couldn’t help but wonder—was all this really necessary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier that morning, he’d seen Zhou Ming tuck a round object into his chest pocket, and then meticulously check his Thunder Type-2 Revolver several times. Was he afraid the revolver would jam?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Ming noticed none of this—his eyes were fixed on the enormous figure in his telescope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wyvern stretched over twenty to thirty meters from head to tail, and when standing, it was over ten meters tall. Its body was covered in palm-sized dark green scales, and its massive head alone was two meters wide, surrounded by sharp bone spurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the telescope, Zhou Ming could see that its left wing had been torn open two-thirds from the root, and there were several meter-long gashes across its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the marks, it seemed to have fought another high-rank Ferocious Beast. The wounds didn’t resemble those caused by an Official Rank Beast Tamer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a hundred meters around the Wyvern, the ground looked corroded by dragon breath—nothing could grow there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming also noticed something unpleasant: low-rank Ferocious Beasts that tried to scavenge near the Wyvern ended up becoming its food instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, while high-rank Ferocious Beasts could use energy particles from the air to heal, that process was painfully slow. Normally, they hunted lower-ranked beasts to consume their flesh and recover faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you plan to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting down the telescope, Zhou Ming turned toward Scorpion-Lion. From the look on his face, he was already tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who wouldn’t be? Seeing a heavily injured Wyvern unable to move, anyone would drool at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Zhou Ming could stay rational was already commendable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clear the area.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone was calm but carried a chilling bloodthirst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his reply, Zhou Ming immediately understood—the man was no pacifist. His earlier generosity with healing potions had clearly been driven by larger profits ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have one thing to ask first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s a Dragon Crystal inside the Wyvern’s body, how do we split it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, the air instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dragon Crystal was essentially a Beast Core—only Lord-level Ferocious Beasts possessed them, serving as the core source of their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Beast Cores formed within a beast’s body, their energy was already refined. Whether used for potion-making, crafting equipment, or feeding to a tamed beast, they were precious beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among high-rank Ferocious Beasts, the chance of forming one was small—usually only those with great fortune or exceptionally pure bloodlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-type Ferocious Beasts, however, had a comparatively higher chance due to their draconic blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cores from dragon-type beasts were called Dragon Crystals because consuming one gave a tamed beast a chance to inherit draconic traits. The crystal’s unique dragon aura could also help a Beast Tamer temper their Spiritual Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though a high-rank Ferocious Beast’s core couldn’t compare to that of a Lord-level beast, it was enough to make Official Rank Beast Tamers fight to the death—let alone two Apprentice Beast Tamers like Zhou Ming and Scorpion-Lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s a Dragon Crystal, it’s mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorpion-Lion looked coldly at Zhou Ming, openly stating his claim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Zhou Ming didn’t object, he added, “I can compensate you in other ways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In what way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Zhou Ming grinned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was greedy, but not stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That grenade was pure bluff, and since his Thunder Type-2 Revolver was already known to the other, Scorpion-Lion would definitely be on guard. If his strength wasn’t enough, he wouldn’t bite off more than he could chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eat only what your stomach can handle—otherwise, you’ll burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That depends on what you want. Judging by you, I’d say you’re a Wild Beast Tamer. Meditation Techniques, Transcendent Ritual materials, advanced Beast Taming knowledge, secret skills, high-grade potions—whatever you want, as long as it’s reasonable, I can get it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rich guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing every item Scorpion-Lion listed, Zhou Ming’s eyes shone brighter with each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even considered giving up on the Wyvern altogether and just kidnapping Scorpion-Lion instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from the man’s strength—and the fact he could casually offer such terms—he clearly had a powerful background. Zhou Ming had to abandon that thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not some rich young master sneaking out to ‘experience the hardships of the common folk,’ are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you decided?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorpion-Lion frowned, feeling annoyed at Zhou Ming’s overly curious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve decided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Scorpion-Lion’s impatient expression, Zhou Ming immediately replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare offend this walking treasure chest—he was already plotting to become his dearest brother-in-arms, sharing blessings and hardships together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want…”\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.930Z",1,"novelbin.me","9e170667ea98059cf8c50930674c5f22ac0c500453a1d911e0231337fa7eea6b","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-54","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-52",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]