Chapter 154: Contract, Third Spirit Beast!

The Special Affairs Group has an internal piece of information called the Spirit Beast Compendium.

The Spirit Beast Compendium has dedicated staff responsible for its daily maintenance and updates; the information recorded therein are the Spirit Beast details known through personal contracts of Special Affairs Group members or obtained via other means, including their traits and skill effects.

Currently, the Supernatural Practical Combat Departments of various colleges are in a mutual communication stage with the Special Affairs Group, sharing all information, and resource transactions are conducted using Special Affairs Points.

Qin Chuan is an 'S+' rated student of Yan Da.

He has the right to access and view numerous undisclosed internal information.

Because he is currently at the stage lacking a third contracted Spirit Beast, Qin Chuan accessed the Spirit Beast Compendium as soon as he obtained permission.

This compendium is more comprehensive than he imagined; it contains information on Shui Hua and Ice Cream, and it also made Qin Chuan realize why his identity was identified so quickly.

Although the time since obtaining this permission is short, he hasn't finished looking through all the Spirit Beasts in the compendium, but he happened to have read the section on the Shadow Flame Cat.

If he remembers correctly, the traits and abilities of the Shadow Flame Cat…

Qin Chuan looked at the Shadow Flame Cat before him, his smile growing warmer; seeing it finish a piece of meat, he tore off another piece and placed it in front of it, saying, "Eat more, there's still more."

【Spirit Beast Species: Shadow Flame Cat】

The Shadow Flame Cat instantly turned its head, its hollow eyes fixed on Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan smirked inwardly, then spoke softly, "If you follow me, you'll have meat like this every day from now on—are you willing?"

Shui Hua and Ice Cream's eyes showed surprise and astonishment as they curiously gazed at the Shadow Flame Cat, a look of evaluating a future companion.

Contract Slot locked, contract completed.

Although there was no sound, from the rapidly twitching long tail and eager movements, its intention was clearly willing.

She, who knew Qin Chuan well, saw his expression at this moment and realized what this guy wanted to do.

【Spirit Beast Attribute: Dark System】

【Spirit Beast Level: Juvenile Stage Lv10】 【Advancement】

【Spirit Beast Introduction: Dark System Spirit Beast Shadow Flame Cat, with a friendly yet timid personality, likes to hide in shadows and silently observe the surroundings.】

As the Shadow Flame Cat's image appeared on the third skill slot, the Spirit Beast panel instantly unfolded.

This pitch-black guy, is it going to become their companion?

【Spirit Beast Species Value: 500】

【Spirit Beast Skills: Dark Flame (Passive), Shadow Corrosion Body (Active), Shadow Escape (Active)】

After eating the third piece of beast meat, the Shadow Flame Cat shook its head, indicating it couldn't eat more.

Sure enough, it's a foodie.

Yue Li beside them showed an expression of surprise.

She merely pretended not to see out of curiosity about the Shadow Flame Cat's purpose, giving it space to perform, never expecting Qin Chuan to actually hit it off with this little guy?

Noticing Yue Li's inquiring gaze, Qin Chuan smiled and met her eyes, giving a slight nod.

【Spirit Beast Affection: 72%】

Even so, it still looked at the beast meat on the tablecloth with a very hungry appearance.

【Spirit Beast Trait: Shade Mirage Step】

Sure enough, the traits and skills are correct.

After a quick glance, Qin Chuan was certain in his heart.

He opened each one in turn and checked their effects.

Likewise, they are the same as recorded in the Spirit Beast Compendium.

【Shade Mirage Step: Recovery increased by 10% in shadow space, speed increased by 30%】

【Dark Flame: Passive skill, can switch to Dark Flame form at any time, gaining 10% damage reduction.】

【Shadow Corrosion Body: Active skill, eroding the target's shadow with massive shadow power, dealing true damage that ignores defense.】

【Shadow Escape: Active skill, opening shadow space within shadows, while in shadow space one can conceal aura and gain 20% damage reduction.】

True damage, damage reduction.

Combining these two rather rare traits in one, the Shadow Flame Cat may be friendly and timid, but its strength is absolutely genuine!

Every Spirit Beast has a defense attribute; its value represents the Spirit Beast's damage resistance capability, and this capability largely does not come from the Spirit Beast's physical strength.

Only Monster Beasts rely on physical strength for defense; a Spirit Beast's defense is a dense protection formed by supernatural power naturally adhering to its body.

If the power gap between two Spirit Beasts is huge, the weaker side may even be unable to break the other's defense, completely unable to inflict damage on the other.

When challenging the Great Quickfreeze Bird, Ice Cream's all-out slash could only wound the opponent, precisely because the opponent possessed extremely high defense.

So what happens when an attack can ignore defense?

Qin Chuan knows this better than anyone.

Because the slash Ice Cream unleashed during Time Stop is precisely an attack that ignores defense.

Time Stop causes supernatural power to stagnate, leaving Spirit Beasts with only their most basic physical defense; compared to strong supernatural defense, this point of defense can almost be ignored.

That slash directly split the Hall Tier Lv36 Great Quickfreeze Bird in half.

And now, the Shadow Flame Cat can unleash a similar attack without needing Time Stop!

Although the consumption is great, compared to its effect, it's worth it!

As for damage reduction, it is another rare trait.

It differs from defense; it is a resistance effect that works against true damage.

Because true damage is also included within damage!

The Shadow Flame Cat's Dark Flame and Shadow Escape stack to provide 30% damage reduction, and this reduction can stack with the Shadow Flame Cat's own defense effect, allowing it to have a decent output while being able to endure more damage than ordinary Spirit Beasts.

Moreover, the Shadow Flame Cat's ability to hide within shadow space makes it appear and disappear mysteriously; this ability alone is likewise highly valuable!

Qin Chuan previously mentioned that he hoped the third pet could be suited for some melee capabilities.

The Shadow Flame Cat's skills undoubtedly meet his needs.

So when a shadow flame cat appeared before him, Qin Chuan's heart was strongly moved.

After some tentative contact, he was also very satisfied with the other's personality.

Under the lure of his food, the shadow flame cat agreed to the contract.

Thus, the outcome naturally ended with everyone happy.

"Congratulations, you've contracted your desired spirit beast." After hearing Qin Chuan's explanation, Yue Li finally understood why he had unhesitatingly chosen to contract with it.

However, Yue Li's focus was on another matter.

"You just said… you got recommended admission to Yan Da?"

"That's right." Qin Chuan smiled. "I originally wanted to share this good news with you a few days ago, but the Erikte matter made me forget to tell you."

Luo is going to Yan Da…

After receiving Qin Chuan's affirmative reply, a flash of panic crossed Yue Li's eyes and then vanished.

"I remember you said before that we're in the same cohort." Qin Chuan looked at Yue Li, his voice gaining a hint of anticipation, "You study so well, getting into Yan Da or Hua Qing is no pressure for you, and moreover you definitely have preferential treatment in the practical exam evaluation, so in a few months…"

"I won't go to Yan Da or Hua Qing." Yue Li suddenly sped up her speech, interrupting Qin Chuan, "I… I have relatives teaching at Guangdong University, I'll probably go there."

"Guangdong University…" Qin Chuan showed a hint of loss on his face, but soon smiled, "That's also nice, the southern climate nurtures people."

Yue Li saw the boy's visible loss, a sense of reluctance welled up in her heart, and thus her delicate features also gained a hint of tenderness.

"There will be a day when we meet."

After she is able to stand up again.

(End of chapter)