[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-sequence-evolution":3,"chapter-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-84":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},1533862,1995,"Chapter 84 : Thorough Preparation","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-84",84,"\u003Cp>Chapter 84: Thorough Preparation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence report was comprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Zhou Ming wasn’t tricked, and the money he spent was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what he felt now was enormous trouble — this ruin was simply too attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said to be related to the path of professional advancement up to the Legendary Saint stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the chances of success were extremely low, what if…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were definitely many others who shared this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, this expedition to the Northern Wasteland would surely attract countless forces from across the northern region of the Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming never believed himself to be the so-called “child of destiny” — the kind of person who could casually wander out and stumble upon great fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this upcoming exploration of the ruin within the Northern Wasteland, there would absolutely be Professional-rank Beast Tamers, and perhaps even Transcendent Masters, though the chances of that were slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhou Ming realized the danger hidden behind all this, a splitting headache hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his temples and rubbed them hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his cautious nature, he would never willingly take part in such a risky matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, given his circumstances, he had no choice but to plan ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the research system of this ruin seemed somewhat similar to the fallback plan Zhou Ming had secretly been preparing for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might be his only chance to access high-level knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a long time, Zhou Ming still couldn’t think of a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation had already gone beyond what could be solved through cleverness or schemes — only overwhelming strength could decide the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All conspiracies and stratagems were useless here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, I can only rely on luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming, eyes closed, suddenly looked up at the computer screen and muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Northern Wasteland expedition planned for early spring next year, he intended to trail behind the others and see if there was any opportunity to seize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, he would at least find out who obtained the data within the ruin — that way, he would have a target for future plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much deliberation, this was the only compromise Zhou Ming could make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation forced him to yield; the weak could only endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Qin Family, the Hunter Guild, the Professional Beast Tamers who would appear in the Northern Wasteland, and countless other powers, Zhou Ming had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar of the powerless was merely the lament of the weak — Zhou Ming saw reality with clear eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made his decision, Zhou Ming didn’t immediately shut down his computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he continued analyzing every single piece of intelligence, examining their implications and trying to extract hidden value from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one could say how much these reports might help him on his Northern Wasteland journey — perhaps, they might even save his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning from the Black Market, Zhou Ming once again slipped into his recluse lifestyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides purchasing basic supplies, his main focus was training his Beast King Body and Mad Python Martial Way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t neglect Inkband and Vermilion Jade either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from regularly extracting Snake Blood, he also found time to train his two contracted beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since both serpents had their blood drawn frequently, he didn’t push them too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything were to happen to Inkband or Vermilion Jade now, it would be extremely difficult for Zhou Ming to recover his strength — even with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, obtaining a Ferocious Beast-level companion beast required nurturing it from a mutated animal, and spiritual materials were essential resources in that process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from enhancing his own strength and that of his beasts, Zhou Ming spent his rest hours sitting by the computer, gathering information about the Northern Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to memorize everything — the geography, the beasts, and the weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to overlook even the smallest detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life came only once; though he had already been reborn once, that didn’t mean he could be again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being fully prepared before acting — that had always been Zhou Ming’s rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and it was soon Xiao Yun’s birthday again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, at Xiao Yun’s request, there was no grand celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply spent it quietly with family and friends in their new home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her reminder, Zhou Ming didn’t buy anything extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply gave her a basic skincare gift set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of curiosity, Xiao Yun asked when his birthday was, but Zhou Ming only smiled faintly and didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, birthdays meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone as he was, he saw them as a waste of time — a hot bath was far more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Xiao Yun didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she thought Zhou Ming was an orphan who didn’t like to mention such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she began talking about herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke of the changes in the Xiao Family caused by Xiao Lei, the troubles she faced, and as someone who preferred a peaceful life, a faint weariness showed on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her friend — and as a younger brother — Zhou Ming could only play the role of a good listener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things could only be overcome by Xiao Yun herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xiao Yun’s birthday ended, Zhou Ming returned to his secluded lifestyle once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew this calm wouldn’t last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As winter came to an end, the Northern Wasteland Expedition would officially begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The tram has reached the northern city gate. Passengers disembarking, please prepare to exit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar voice of the tram announcement echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time really flies. It’s already been over a year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but think back to when he had left the Qinshan Base, wearing only a simple windbreaker, searching for resources for his Beast Tamer path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming couldn’t help but sigh at how reckless he had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet without that recklessness, he wouldn’t have grown so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he might still be a Rat Exterminator in the sewers beneath Qinshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reminisced, the tram filled with passengers all began disembarking here — all were hunters leaving Qinshan Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming guessed that, without a doubt, their destination was the newly discovered base in the Northern Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People die for wealth, birds for food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could see how dangerous this expedition was — yet for their goals, none could resist the temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ming was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the tram finally emptied, Zhou Ming shouldered his backpack, filled with supplies he had prepared in advance, and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to last time, the northern gate was even livelier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly all hunters from Qinshan Base had gathered here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, salesmen from various arms companies bustled about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed even the arms industry refused to miss the profits that the Northern Wasteland Ruin promised to bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Zhou Ming had already purchased Firearms last time and stored them at the city defense army’s depot, he didn’t buy new ones this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely bought additional ammunition for the Thunder Type-2 Revolver and Blood Hunter Type-1 Handgun from a few salesmen, along with some Smoke Grenades and High-Explosive Hand Grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing his final preparations, Zhou Ming stood by the gate, waiting patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, a loud shout rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open the gates!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-bustling entrance instantly fell silent — then erupted into even greater noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the excitement, Zhou Ming moved forward with the line, slowly stepping out of the base.\u003C\u002Fp>",1249,"2026-06-06T06:20:25.930Z",1,"novelbin.me","5d690f3dd17755bc99c99bc154bbc409d1bda5c8ae548f11a69ba021f4bcc886","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-85","beast-taming-sequence-evolution-chapter-83",251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-sequence-evolution-cover.jpg"]