[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-6":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},1533934,1995,"Chapter 6 : Dark Pet","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Chapter 6: Dark Pet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual Seed Experiment Report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quantity: One thousand and eight units.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: Capable of controlling wild mice (up to one foot in length).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trait: Able to control multiple Beasts. If the Beasts are of the same species, the later ones are easier to control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the multiple Beasts are of different species, the difficulty of control increases with each one, and eventually, the Spiritual Seed cannot be successfully implanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Speculated Reason: The mutated Spiritual Seeds originally belonged to a single entity. Even after splitting apart, they still maintain a special link. Controlling different Beasts may affect this link, ultimately weakening the Spiritual Seed’s function.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solution One: It is recommended to use Beasts of the same species as much as possible. When the number is sufficient, they can form a decent fighting force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solution Two: Find a way to fuse the numerous Spiritual Seeds in the Spiritual Sea—currently forming a nebula—back into one entity. (At present, the probability is zero; there is a much greater chance of becoming someone else’s research subject.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Advantages: The death of a Beast does not affect the Beast Tamer, and new Spiritual Seeds can be restored quickly. (Note: When the number of deaths exceeds a certain limit, intense headaches occur, presumably because the mass death of Beasts affects the Beast Tamer’s Spiritual Sea—a normal phenomenon.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally done summarizing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the form in his hand, Zhou Ming finally let out a sigh of relief. For the past few days, he had been mentally exhausted working on this report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store manager, Sister Wu, even thought he was sick and was planning to give him a few days off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhou Ming declined her kind offer. His work wasn’t delicate or demanding, and since he already planned to resign, he wanted to work a few more days to earn a bit more money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having money in hand was the ultimate rule. Without it, even daily life would become a problem—let alone pursuing other goals—unless he dared to take on dangerous jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, at Dog’s Home, inside the manager’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Ming, are you really quitting? You know this job, though tiring, is enough for you to make a living. You could also slowly learn about pets and prepare for your future development.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Zhou Ming’s resignation, Sister Wu earnestly tried to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew his situation very well—she understood that the young man before her wanted to pursue the path of a Beast Tamer. But for Zhou Ming, that path was far riskier than simply keeping this job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although living an ordinary life might be dull, it was safe. And Zhou Ming’s Beast Taming aptitude was only barely passable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the desk, Zhou Ming showed no impatience. He knew she was speaking for his own good—she just didn’t understand his current circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Wu, I’m still young. I don’t want to wait until I’m old to regret it. I want to give it a try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A classic reply—and Sister Wu was momentarily speechless. Even though she had a thousand things she wanted to say, she couldn’t. After all, everyone had dreams once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is ten thousand Alliance Coins. It’s all I can help you with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Sister Wu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the woman who had taken great care of him, Zhou Ming bowed deeply on behalf of both himself and his predecessor, then left the Dog’s Home Pet Shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what to do next, Zhou Ming already had a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the noisy pet market, he followed the street into a nearby alley—this time, he was going to purchase his own Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the sparrows and white mice he used before, they all met the same end—as test subjects. Zhou Ming had granted them a painless and humane death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the deepest part of the alley, Zhou Ming knocked on a door before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with long, scruffy hair and a roguish look opened the door, glanced at Zhou Ming, and spoke lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to buy a Dark Pet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What Dark Pet? I don’t sell that here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he heard the words “Dark Pet,” the long-haired youth immediately waved his hands and tried to close the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, brother, no need to rush! You’re really turning down business delivered to your door?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing? Let go, or I’ll call someone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Ming holding the door open, the long-haired youth’s face darkened as he threatened him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on, Long Hair?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stern voice came from behind the youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Snake, you’re not doing business anymore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the familiar-sounding call from inside, Zhou Ming quickly shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open the door.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing what seemed like a familiar voice, the man inside ordered the youth to open up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the door opened, the man called Brother Snake saw an unfamiliar face. His brows immediately furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Snake, you may not know me, but I know you. I’ve worked across the street for two years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming quickly explained and stated his purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to buy a Dark Pet—an Ironthread Snake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, so it’s a paying customer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long Hair, you just tried to turn a guest away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slap landed squarely on his underling’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I thought…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thought what? Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scolding his subordinate, Brother Snake turned back to Zhou Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New kid—doesn’t know the ropes yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. I just want to buy an Ironthread Snake for fun. Does Brother Snake have any?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I don’t have every Dark Pet, but when it comes to snake-type Dark Pets, there isn’t one that I, Brother Snake, don’t have. It’s just…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his fingers together—a universal gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming opened his pocket slightly, revealing a stack of Alliance Coins—about ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, brother, this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money talked. Seeing that Zhou Ming was a genuine buyer, Brother Snake immediately welcomed him inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring out an Ironthread Snake for this gentleman to see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Snake was straightforward. Since the customer had made his request, he didn’t ask further and directly told his men to fetch the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About one foot long and as thick as chopsticks, its body was covered in tightly interlocking scales with a metallic sheen. Its slightly triangular head bore two small, reddish eyes like mung beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the glass box before him, Zhou Ming knew this was exactly what he needed—the Ironthread Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ironthread Snake wasn’t a Ferocious Beast but a new species of snake that had mutated from a native Blue Star serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides its exceptional agility, its greatest strength lay in its venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, “terrifying” was a word only ordinary people would use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for its level, the Ironthread Snake’s venom was still potent enough to deserve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its venom mainly caused paralysis. Once bitten, the victim’s entire body would go numb, muscles weakening to the point of immobility. Many who were poisoned died from cardiac paralysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If enough venom was used, it could even cause short-term paralysis in low-level Ferocious Beasts—and that was precisely what Zhou Ming wanted: a snake that could threaten low-tier Ferocious Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much for one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Snake, are you kidding? Since I came to you, of course, I know its market price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Brother Snake and his two underlings, Zhou Ming didn’t back down and directly called out the overcharge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, that’s the price for outsiders. Since we’re both in the pet trade, twenty thousand—for you, that’s my lowest price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Snake raised two fingers before Zhou Ming, as if to show his sincerity—this was his final offer.\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.652Z",1,"novelbin.me","c36132dcb1a1b4dc7ad13989ab22dbb4d5259621adc3edee3c16206e0bfc8ac0","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-7","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-5",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]