During evolution, a Catalyst Master is not essential.
Normally, the evolution method is for the Beastmaster to brew a concoction using the prescribed formula, and the Spirit Beast can simply soak in it.
However, this method cannot maintain temperature balance, and as time passes, the effects become increasingly poor.
The ability of a Catalyst Master is to ensure temperature consistency while enhancing the effects of the evolving herbs, allowing the Spirit Beast to absorb them better, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
Lin Chen stayed here for half a day and then left, leaving Qin Shaoshao alone, while Lee Zhen seemed to have gone somewhere else.
Currently, Lin Chen’s urgent task is to quickly help Xiaobai reach Level 20.
Since witnessing the evolution of the Spirit-Devouring Vine, Xiaobai has been a bit nervous.
It knows that the first evolution of a Spirit Beast is crucial.
If the evolution fails, it might not be as formidable as before.
"No worries," Lin Chen comforted simply and directly, "With me around, don’t be afraid."
Upon hearing this, Xiaobai felt much more at ease and began to cultivate.
The Little Fox sighed beside them...
Until now, it still hasn’t been able to form a contract with Lin Chen, wondering when this would end.
Although Lee Zhen and Chen Yun both disapprove of Lin Chen gambling on this, Lin Chen did not abandon the thought in his mind.
He knows his Spirit Beast best; though Chen Yun is a Catalyst Master, she cannot see the bloodline ratio.
According to Lin Chen’s analysis, the probability of Xiaobai undergoing Divergent Evolution and transforming into a new species is very high.
He can’t afford not to gamble.
Besides, even if Xiaobai fails, Lin Chen still has a backup plan:
If the person who invented Divergent Evolution is a genius, then the one who invented Law Evolution is a true "Mad Scientist."
During the era of rampant Beast Taming growth, evolution methods were not yet perfected, and even Catalyst Masters had not been developed; everyone pursued higher-quality Spirit Beasts, leading to basic Spirit Beasts being massively abandoned.
This "Mad Scientist," after his own Spirit Beast’s evolution failure, began his experimentation.
After countless attempts, he invented a "technological revolution" for the Beast Taming World: Law Evolution.
After a Spirit Beast’s evolution failure, the bloodline becomes complex, with the original bloodline having the most remnants and others occupying some proportions.
Therefore, basic Spirit Beasts that failed evolution can hardly evolve a second time at Level 40.
But this drawback is no issue in front of Lin Chen’s Bloodline Golden Hand.
As time passed, four days went by, and Chen Yun came to inspect the Spirit-Devouring Vine once. She told Qin Shaoshao that the Spirit-Devouring Vine is in great shape and might cocoon around the tenth day.
Supposedly cocooning means the Spirit Beast is protected by something similar to an eggshell.
This is a magical phenomenon, similar to how every Spirit Beast in this world is born in an egg form.
Therefore, whenever evolution is completed and the shell cracks open, it is referred to as the "egg-opening moment."
Four days and another four days passed, and on the tenth day, the Spirit-Devouring Vine finally cocooned, protected by a layer of white "eggshell," making its appearance no longer visible.
Lin Chen noticed rare tension on Qin Shaoshao’s face.
"We’re getting more human-like..."
Lin Chen thought to himself.
Time continued to pass, with ten more days going by, though the big vat is no longer heated, the effects were fully catalyzed by the Catalyst Master around the sixteenth day.
So, next, it just requires quiet waiting.
The waiting time is long, and Lin Chen had nothing to do, occasionally listening to Lee Zhen and Chen Yun bragging.
"It’s good that the guild is canceled; after all, it’s too dangerous," Chen Yun consoled, "This world inherently develops forwards, becoming better and better."
Many people in South City are discussing this matter, as the Monster Hunter Guild has always been positioned as both righteous and evil, with both opposition and support.
But since the education system reform, many no longer oppose it.
Ordinary folks only ask for a passable life, with little desire for anything else.
"If you’ve really got nothing to do, why not just stay," Chen Yun advised.
"What can I do by staying?" Lee Zhen waved his single arm, "Being a guard for you guys, I bet I’d be considered a damage to the image."
"I actually think you look quite handsome right now," Chen Yun said.
Lee Zhen wasn’t sure if she’s being serious, but he refused to stay.
After hearing Lin Chen will go to the Spirit Academy later, Chen Yun commented: "Something big happened here recently; a young girl went to buy a backup Spirit Beast and ended up buying a Combat Chicken which turned out to be a Phoenix..."
Lin Chen was puzzled upon hearing this: "She hasn’t formed a contract, how does she know it’s a Phoenix?"
"I don’t know either; anyway, when she bought it, thousands of chickens knelt down, trembling in worship, reportedly it wasn’t a matter of human choosing chicken, but chicken choosing human, and someone said they saw the Phoenix’s shadow," Chen Yun replied.
Lin Chen’s pupils lit up, asking: "Do you know where this person is?"
"Heard she was admitted to the Spirit Academy," Chen Yun said, "She carries great beasts, surely protected."
After saying this, Chen Yun glanced at Lin Chen, suspecting he was greedy.
Lin Chen had no choice but to explain: "I researched some materials, with Phoenix Blood and the secret formula, Chairman Lee’s arm might grow again."
Upon hearing this, Lee Zhen’s eyes warmed up...
This kid has a bit of a conscience.
Finally, the three of them mused that in this world, luck is also part of strength.
This person indeed is, not only found a treasure but was admitted to the Spirit Academy, truly a great opportunity.