C23 Evolve My Pig Pig!

Just as fatty was struggling to get up, the pig's head that had been waiting nearby approached once more. It subtly lowered its head and adjusted its aim, targeting the other half of fatty's backside that hadn't swelled up.

"Pig's head! Use Charge!" The spectators watched the pig's head's stance and silently urged it on in their minds.

Fatty's eyes bulged as he clutched his symmetrically swollen behind.

"Alright, Dafu, let me help you. Come on, get up," Zhong Qin offered, kindly helping fatty to his feet.

However, no sooner had fatty steadied himself than the pig's head reappeared.

"Pfft! Pfft!" It gnawed on fatty's pant leg and tugged, gesturing towards the nearby boiler, clearly indicating its strong desire.

But could fatty, currently suffering from a sore backside, possibly look upon it favorably?

"Scram!... No way," he said, punctuating his refusal with a slap to the pig's head.

"Smack!"

"Pfft? Pfft?"

The pig's head was dazed by the slap.

You've forgotten the pain before your wound has even healed, huh? Well then, let me, the grand pig marshal, refresh your memory...

But who is fatty, really?

He may be a prankster, but he's certainly no fool. Noticing the change in the pig's head's demeanor, fatty instantly knew it was up to something.

As the pig's head's face twisted menacingly, about to make its move, fatty quickly caved.

"I didn't mean I'd never give it to you... Take it back! I'll get it for you in a second," fatty said, his voice warm and gentle.

"Pfft!" At his words, the pig's head's expression instantly softened, reverting to its usual adorable, well-behaved self. It affectionately nuzzled fatty's leg to show its compliance.

Finally, after much ado, the pig's head got to enjoy the evolution potion Lin Yi had specially prepared. "Pfft! Pfft!" It devoured the entire batch, not sparing a single drop, licking the pot clean.

"Pfft! Pfft!" Suddenly, after finishing the evolution potion, the pig's head wobbled, overcome with a wave of fatigue and a longing for sleep.

Eat and sleep – such is the hallmark of the pig's kind. At that moment, the pig's head was already nodding off, succumbing to slumber.

"Sleep!" Fatty said, patting Pig's Head affectionately on the head.

Hmm? The texture felt odd to the touch.

"Pfft! Pfft!" At that moment, Pig's Head stopped resisting, laid down next to Fatty's feet, and drifted off to sleep.

Once Pig's Head was soundly asleep,

Fatty turned to Lin Yi and asked, "Are you confident?"

Lin Yi nodded firmly, "Trust me."

"Alright."

In fact, over the past month, Lin Yi had been intensely training himself and nurturing his Familiars. He had also been fervently researching, investigating, and absorbing knowledge related to Familiar cultivation.

He had even skimmed through various texts on precious medicinal herbs and comprehensive weapon guides.

In summary, Lin Yi had spent the past month tirelessly striving and learning, sparing no moment for idleness except for the essentials like sleeping and eating.

It was as if he was determined to catch up in two months to those who had been toiling for over a decade.

This profound dedication deeply inspired Fatty and the other two. Eventually, they too threw themselves into their training, drenched in sweat day in and day out at the dojo.

This new routine also gave them a glimpse into what it means to be a true genius.

Take the Tamer profession, for instance. It's the most sought-after and challenging of all professions.

To put it into perspective, Tamers make up about 95% of professionals, while pharmacists, Forgemasters, diviners, and strategists each represent close to 1%. But a true Tamer? They account for a mere 0.01%.

This means that out of every ten thousand people, there might be just one genuine Tamer (excluding trainees). The odds are, frankly, abysmally low.

And during this time, they had all witnessed Lin Yi's approach to learning about Familiars. A book so voluminous that it would normally take over a year to digest, Lin Yi had mastered in just a few weeks, integrating the knowledge seamlessly. How could that not be infuriating?

So when Fatty and the others came up with the spontaneous idea to help their Familiars evolve, they didn't hesitate. They were even eager to let Lin Yi give it a try...

As long as Lin Yi was willing, Fatty and his friends had faith in him and were ready to support him!

...

Despite the process seeming flawless, Lin Yi couldn't shake off a feeling of uncertainty.

So, he gazed at the unconscious pig's head and silently commanded, "Scan!"

[Beep! Scanning...]

Name: Sapling Tusk Boar, Flame Pig King (Evolving)

Species: Quadruped

Attribute: Earth (Removing), Fire

Level: Bronze One Middle Period

Status: Healthy, Sleeping

Quality: Elite (Improving)

Potential: Three Stars (Decreasing)

Skills: Charge (Flesh Impact), Screech (Raging Flame), Stomp, Flame Wave, Ravenous Feeding...

Evolution Route: 1. Common Evolution: ? (Requirements not met) 2. Reversion: ? (Requirements not met) 3. Mutated Evolution: ? (Requirements not met) 4. Epic Evolution: ? (Requirements not met)

Introduction: A commonly seen quadruped Familiar, known for its tender meat, making it an excellent culinary ingredient. It boasts formidable offensive capabilities and exceptionally high physical defense, making it an ideal choice for a front-line tank...

"It seems to have worked," Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Lin Yi was fairly confident, this was, after all, his first attempt, so it was natural for him to feel a bit unsettled.

Thankfully, the outcome was positive...

"Puff, puff~" The pig's head rolled over, emitting a dazed snort in its sleep.

"...The pig's head, it's... feeling a bit warm," Fatty remarked, sitting next to it.

"Really?" The three of them curiously laid their hands on the pig's head.

Zhong Qin commented, "...It does feel somewhat hot."

Nuo Juan added, "It's quite warm..."

"Is it beginning?" Lin Yi pondered, still touching the pig's head while jotting down notes in a small notebook.

Shortly after...

"...Hiss~ Why is it getting even hotter?" Fatty asked, growing anxious.

"The evolution seems a bit unusual," Zhong Qin observed with a hint of confusion. "From what I recall, the known evolutionary paths for the Sapling Tusk Boar are towards the Fanged Boar and the Gigantic Tusk Boar."

"Indeed," Lin Yi said, glancing at Zhong Qin with a hint of surprise. "However, the Sapling Tusk Boar also has an extremely rare evolutionary path."