Beast Tamer: I Can See Evolution Paths

A crowd immediately gathered around.

This included Flat-headed Brother Felix, Freckled Youth Devin, and a couple of members from the exploration teams.

'Wow!

'Maybe there's another juicy story to feast on!'

They exchanged glances, unable to suppress their excitement.

Today's scoop had been quite entertaining.

A few heads leaned uniformly towards Harry's direction with a collective "whoosh."

Turning around to see such a chilling scene, Harry: "…"

It's a miracle his strong heart didn't give out right there.

With a dramatic eye roll, Harry pointed at a photo on the computer screen and said, "See anything in this?"

Asher also stared at the photo for a long while.

Hmm...

"This is just an ordinary picture of a large tree root, isn't it? What's so special about it?" one of the exploration team members asked, confused.

After speaking, he glanced around.

It seemed like everyone else wore expressions of contemplation.

Him: "?"

Confused.

Was this some sort of artistic stunt?

"Teacher Harry, are you pointing out the signs of corrosion on the tree root here?" Asher suggested after careful observation, pointing to the lower-left corner of the interwoven roots in the photo.

Everyone else except Harry: "?"

Maxine, standing nearby, sighed repeatedly,"You researchers... I honestly don't know how your eyes and brains work."

With Asher's prompt, even Maxine, known for her sharp eyesight, barely managed to spot faint traces of what seemed like scorch or corrosion marks.

The marks were extremely light and subtle, blending seamlessly with the dark color of the tree root. At a glance, they were nearly invisible.

Asher chuckled,"I can see them, but I can't recognize which beast might've left these marks."

"Neither can I," Harry admitted suddenly.

Maxine and Mr. Kelly, the two-door-cool-guy, shot surprised glances at Harry. Their looks seemed to say: 'Really? Is there actually something even you can't identify? Impossible!'

Colleague telepathy was strong here.

Yet the more surprised they were, the less Harry wanted to explain.

'These two... What's their deal?'

Sure, he had a sharp mind.

But that didn't mean his brain was some search engine or encyclopedia. Failing to recognize marks like these should be entirely normal, shouldn't it?

Wouldn't this be a good time to show some camaraderie and comfort him properly?

Maxine: "No, I think it's unnecessary. I'm sure you have decent self-regulation skills."

Mr. Kelly: "Agreed. Didn't you say you've made new discoveries? That means you probably have some guesses about the creature behind these marks, don't you?"

The two fixed their unwavering gazes on Harry: 'You don't need our comfort at all.'

Harry smirked.

"Alright, alright, I don't need it," Harry said, pointing back at the computer screen. He scrolled through more photos, revealing a series of similar scorch or corrosion marks in inconspicuous places.

Tree branches, trunks, roots—even the ground.

"This photo was taken by Little Devin, wasn't it?" Harry asked Freckled Youth Devin, smiling. "What made you think of photographing these areas?"

Hearing Harry's gentle tone, tinged with encouragement, Devin scratched his head shyly and said, "Uh… Just luck? Felt something was off and snapped them on a whim?"

His buddy from a few days ago, Flat-Headed Felix, rolled his eyes dramatically.

Listen to this!

Does that even sound human? Is this something a normal person's 36.8°C mouth can say?

Luck?

On a whim?

Flat-Headed Felix, though no longer pestering Asher, still had functioning eyes and a brain.

From Harry's gaze alone—practically beaming laser light at Devin—it was evident how excited he was.

Flat-Headed Felix didn't want to speak. He just wanted to lie down and give up.

Life had lost its color ever since the day he ate that mushroom from hell.

"Lucky indeed. In our line of work, luck is incredibly important sometimes," Harry nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly with Devin's words. He continued,

"These marks... I can't determine which beast made them. However, based on the scorch and corrosion patterns and their movement trail, they don't resemble anything from known beasts..."

"Combine that with what you mentioned earlier, Asher…"

As he spoke, Harry looked towards Asher.

Asher instantly caught on,"Teacher Harry, are you suggesting… these might be traces left by Dream Soul Spirits?"

His words caused the surroundings to fall silent.

Dream Soul Spirits? Seriously?

Was this a joke?

They had just been discussing these beasts earlier, and now they'd found traces left by one?

"Could there have been a mistake in judgment?" Freckled Youth Devin opened his mouth, closed it, and opened it again, unsure what to say.

Harry shook his head.

"Scorch marks could be left by fire-element beasts. Corrosion marks are easier to explain—many poison or dark-element creatures exhibit these traits," Devin reasoned with knowledge gleaned from books, his words bold but sound. "Some judgments need evidence. Without evidence, it's just speculation."

"Well…" Harry didn't seem upset by Devin's challenge. If anything, he smiled faintly, clearly pleased that Devin dared to voice his thoughts.

"First, what you mentioned only occurs in attack scenarios or during skill usage," Harry analyzed. "But in this case, these marks were left during movement. Does that make sense?"

Hearing this, Devin froze, his freckled face making him look a little dazed.

Whether or not Devin understood was unclear, but Asher definitely did.

Through these photos and the faint traces within them, it became clear that an beast had left them while moving.

But what kind of creature could leave such far-apart marks—so faint they seemed to alternate between scorch and corrosion?

None of the known beasts in the Forbidden Zone of Bluestone City fit the description.

An unfamiliar beast? Perhaps.

But plugging in Dream Soul Spirit as an answer for reverse reasoning, its characteristics and abilities matched perfectly.

Although it resembled a ghost in appearance and ability, the Dream Soul Spirit wasn't capable of floating endlessly for miles. As a weak beast, it required frequent rest.

The marks might well be remnants of its ghostly corrosive traits.

"This explanation makes sense…" Devin muttered, frowning. "But we'd need to see the creature in person to confirm."

"Daring assumptions, cautious verifications—our core principle," Harry laughed, pulling out a few more photos of unidentified extraordinary traces.

Altogether, including this possible Dream Soul Spirit reappearance case, there were only three unidentified species in Harry's records.

Asher gave Harry a thumbs-up in genuine admiration.

Impressive.

Harry really was impressive in this regard.

"Anyway, we've made considerable progress in our research and findings. It's getting late—rest early. Tomorrow, we'll head into the mist for exploration!"

"If we find nothing, we'll have to leave the day after tomorrow," Maxine said decisively, her plans for the team clear and well-organized.

No one had objections.

Let's do this.

Until the evening when it was time to rest, both Little Raven and Cat-Worm were still asleep in Asher's Beast Taming Space within his mental sea.

Because of this, Asher, who didn't have to stand guard tonight, lay in his sleeping bag, eyes open, unable to fall asleep.

It seemed rare to be separated from Little Raven and Cat-Worm for so long... even if they were merely asleep in his mental sea's Beast Space.

But Asher, who was long accustomed to hugging, kissing, and cuddling Little Raven and Cat-Worm, still felt a little uneasy in his heart.

Asher sighed.

Hold on, just hold on.

Once he woke up, Little Raven and Cat-Worm would likely be fine. At that time, he'd definitely give his two pet beasts a good hug, kiss, and lift them high into the air.

He'd let them feel the boundless love of their Beast Tamer.

As these thoughts ran through his mind, Asher closed his eyes and prepared to sleep.

And at that moment—

Out of the corner of his eye, Asher seemed to notice some slight movement near the entrance of his tent.

Asher: "…"

His eyes snapped wide open.

The moment he saw the two creatures crawling inside, his brain instantly sobered up.

Close his eyes.

Open them again.

Still there.

It wasn't a dream.

It was real.

Asher saw the Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit he'd seen in his dream the night before.

At first glance, they resembled the two he had encountered in his dream, but upon closer inspection, they were different.

The Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit bared their teeth at one another. Their relationship seemed both good and terrible. Watching the two little creatures that suddenly appeared in his tent, Asher fell into silence.

No way.

What were these two little things doing here?

Asher sat up with a "whoosh," looking at them with a puzzled expression.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit: (｀ω)

"Chew me~"

"Meow ya~"

'Hello, human!'

'Would you like to form a contract and become a ma-shao-hou—'

'Cough cough.'

'Would you like to form a contract and become our shared Beast Tamer?'

The two little creatures cautiously approached Asher, trying their best to convey their goodwill.

Asher: …

When did he become the legendary Beast Magnet?

Otherwise, why would two beasts come knocking on his door in the middle of the night, offering themselves to form a contract?

"No interest. No need. My pet slots are full," Asher decisively rejected.

Don't ask.

If asked, his answer was simple—he didn't believe anything came free in this world.

Sure, a sudden windfall might look delightful at first glance.

But who knew what traps might be lurking behind the offer?

After all, free things were often the most costly.

The rejected Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit: "..."

Visible disappointment appeared on their little faces, as if they hadn't expected Asher to refuse so bluntly.

But they didn't seem willing to give up just yet.

"Chew chew~?"

"Meow meow~?"

'Are you sure you won't reconsider?'

'We're really amazing—super, super amazing!'

The two small creatures, much shorter than Asher, tilted their faces up and gazed at him with watery, wide eyes, using a skill they must have picked up somewhere.

Under those misty gazes, Asher could almost hear their inner voices begging, "Please~ Pretty please~!"

If it were anyone with a slightly softer heart, they might have caved under such pleading and reluctantly agreed.

But who was Asher?

Coaxing and pleading?

No, no, no.

Those words had nothing to do with him.

Begging in front of him? Even Cat-Worm had suffered setbacks trying that. Let alone two outsider creatures.

Asher had a heart of stone.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit seemed dumbfounded, as if they hadn't expected Asher to be so cold and unyielding.

Asher: :)

"Thank you for the compliment."

"I am quite proud of myself."

The two little creatures exchanged a glance, then resolutely approached Asher, one bouncing, the other floating at a steady speed.

Asher raised an eyebrow.

'So, showing your true colors now?'

Just as Asher was about to activate his innate skill to see what these two creatures were all about, Little Raven and Cat-Worm, who had been asleep in his mental sea's Beast Taming Space, suddenly woke up.

And they leaped out of the space on their own initiative.

Little Raven: o(▼皿▼メ;)o

Cat-Worm: ヽ(`Д)

"Meow~ Meow!"

"Meow ao!"

'Damn it!'

'Where did these homewreckers come from?'

They'd only been gone for a little while, and now there were thieves trying to steal their Beast Tamer?

Both Little Raven and Cat-Worm were in a state of extreme combat readiness, like ticking time bombs.

Approach their Beast Tamer?

'Tui!'

'The Beast Tamer belong to us!'

Little Raven spread its wings wide, and a powerful aura erupted within the small tent.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit froze in place, completely immobilized.

Taking advantage of the moment, Cat-Worm lunged at them with the ferocity of a bandit.

"Ahwoo—Meow!"

Abandoning its usual graceful shadow-stealth moves, Cat-Worm opted for the most primal attack method—claws! Teeth.

Cat-Worm: 'Only this can vent the fury in this dragon's heart!'

'You damn thieves!'

'How dare you sneak in while we're away!'

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit: "!"

*Shaking in fear*

The two little creatures didn't even want to run... but they couldn't.

Between Little Raven's scorching, sun-like aura and Cat-Worm's lightning-fast attacks, they were left paralyzed and dazed.

'Who am I? Where am I? Why did I walk into this nightmare on my own?'

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit were filled with endless regret.

"Asher, what's going on?"

Just then, Devin, who was on night watch duty, called out from outside the tent.

Asher: "…"

Looking at the trembling Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit on one side, and at Little Raven and Cat-Worm, who wouldn't let them approach Asher at all, he wore a slightly exhausted expression.

Ah...

If he said he genuinely just wanted to rest for a bit, would anyone believe him?

Asher didn't know.

But after this commotion, coupled with the simultaneous appearance of Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit—a creature long thought to be extinct—it immediately sobered up everyone in the camp.

Especially Harry and Mr. Kelly, the "Double Door Cool Guy." Neither of them had night watch duties, so they had planned to go to bed early and recharge.

Who would've thought they'd be woken up by such a ruckus in the middle of the night?

"Dream Soul Spirit? Is it really the Dream Soul Spirit?"

Harry, still in his thermals, hastily threw on a long down jacket over them. His hair was a complete mess, but he didn't care about appearances at all as he rubbed his eyes and rushed out.

Compared to Harry, Maxine and Mr. Cool Guy looked far more presentable.

Their outfits were much tidier, though a closer look revealed faint traces of sleepiness lingering on their faces.

"Dream Soul Spirit?" Maxine's gaze swept over the tiny, purple, mist-like beast that looked like a small, adorable chibi ghost.

Perhaps realizing that Maxine was the strongest among the group, the Dream Soul Spirit trembled rhythmically under her gaze, shrinking and swelling in a surprisingly rhythmic manner.

"What a timid thing."

Devin and Felix, who had just heard about the Dream Soul Spirit during the day and now saw one that very night, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

It was a bit surprising.

The descriptions in text and oral depictions had all been abstract.

It was only after seeing this beast in person that one could understand why some people fell for conmen's claims.

When it came to looking ghost-like, the Dream Soul Spirit was absolutely spot on.

It even overachieved in that regard.

"So... why are the Dream Soul Spirit and Bean Flower appearing together here?"

The two members of the hired exploration team noticed the oddity and hesitated slightly before asking.

Harry, however, couldn't hear any of the conversations around him. His eyes were so bright they seemed like they could leap out and start poking and prodding Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit.

Especially the Dream Soul Spirit.

Mr. Cool Guy Kelly also watched the two creatures with sparkling eyes.

Fascinating.

These two were just too fascinating.

"If I remember correctly... aren't Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit supposed to not get along?"

Mr. Cool Guy's voice was icy as he spoke. "In historical records, it's said that whenever these two beasts meet, they'll inevitably fight to the death. It's even advised not to contract both Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit at the same time, right? Or am I misremembering?"

As he spoke, there was a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

The Dream Soul Spirit had been out of public view for nearly a millennium.

Those old records... weren't very clear.

"I seem to have the same impression." Harry, staring at the seemingly non-hostile Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit standing together, spoke hesitantly. "I think I read about it in an extracurricular book... uh, or maybe I remembered it wrong?"

The two of them exchanged glances.

Then they simultaneously turned their heads toward Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit.

Hmm.

Still not fighting.

Maybe they were wrong, or perhaps the ancestors had made a mistake.

Only Asher, who knew the truth, felt a bit conflicted and unsure where to begin.

The moment his innate skill activated...

Asher understood the reason these two beasts had come to him together.

Mainly... Asher hadn't expected there to be such a relationship and evolutionary method between Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit.

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[Beast: Bean Flower]

Attribute: Wood

Species: Low-tier Extraordinary, Low-grade

Level: Tier 2, Low

Skills: Rooting, Heart of Protection

Evolution Path: Big Face Sunflower

Special Evolution Path: Sunshine Sunflower (combination with the Dream Soul Spirit, dominated by Bean Flower)

Evolution Condition: Not Yet Met

[Woo woo woo! I want a cute, adorable wife! I don't want to be forced to be the wife! For the sake of my kind, charge—]

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[Beast: Dream Soul Spirit]

Attribute: Ghost (?)

Species: Low-tier Extraordinary, Low-grade

Level: Tier 2, Intermediate

Skills: Floating, Ghost Face, Scare

Evolution Path: Dream Ghost → Nightmare Lord

Special Evolution Path: Nether Sunflower (combination with Bean Flower, dominated by the Dream Soul Spirit)

Evolution Condition: Not Yet Met

[For the survival of my species! To get a wife! Charge—]

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Asher: "?"

Asher silently typed out a question mark. He really wanted to ask, what the heck is all this?

He had suspected before that the so-called "Sunshine Sunflower" evolution method was related to the Dream Soul Spirit.

But he hadn't expected it to be related in this way... It was a little magical and irresistibly intriguing.

Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit—wood attribute and ghost attribute—how did two completely incompatible attributes manage to pair up? Moreover, why did they seem to have a hierarchy?

Asher, whose brain wasn't exactly steeped in relevant literary education, was drawing a complete blank.

Hmm...

It was hard to imagine.

More importantly, did Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit have gender distinctions?

Asher took another look.

Oh.

They didn't.

Both Bean Flower and the Dream Soul Spirit only developed distinct genders after evolving; prior to evolution, they were uniformly of the third gender.

So... how exactly was this dominant-submissive combination supposed to work?

Asher rubbed his chin, sinking into contemplation.

After some thought, he clicked on the details for the two special evolution paths again.

[Sunshine Sunflower / Nether Sunflower]:

[Two sides of the same evolutionary path with completely opposing abilities. To combine and evolve, both must be contracted by the same Beastmaster (must share the same Beastmaster).]

[When a Sunshine Sunflower and a Nether Sunflower appear in the same group, they can merge and awaken an innate skill.]

Wow—

Asher's eyes widened.

This description... sounded kind of awesome?

But the evolution conditions... weren't exactly stringent, but they weren't exactly easy either.

Just the requirement for them to be contracted by the same Beastmaster... was incredibly luck-dependent.

And considering the Dream Soul Spirit and Bean Flower's apparent "dominance disputes"... ahem, their interactions and body language suggested a strained relationship. Most Beastmasters wouldn't contract both, even if they managed to get one.

After all...

No one wanted to come home to find their two contracted beasts tearing the place apart.

"Asher? Little Professor?"

The repeated calls pulled Asher out of his mental world. He looked up and saw Harry's worried gaze directed at him.

"Asher, are you okay?" Harry asked anxiously.

Asher shook his head. "I'm fine, just got a bit of inspiration just now."

The freckled young man, Devin, and the buzz-cut guy, Felix, who had been circling around Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit, observing their characteristics and pondering if they could take the two pet beasts back for further research: "?"

Seriously?

The two of them looked at Asher with a surprised gaze, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Asher hadn't even touched them yet, nor had he used any laboratory tools or instruments. And he already got inspiration?

"Little Professor, can you share with us?" Maxine brushed back her long hair, releasing a faint floral fragrance into the air. She blinked at Asher, her soft voice laced with a playful tone, as if she were teasing.

The double-door cool guy, Teacher Kelly, wore an expression of indifference, as if he was used to such things.

Harry, on the other hand, had a toothache expression on his face.

Hiss—

Asher chuckled.

"There definitely seems to be some kind of connection between Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit."

Holding Little Raven and the Cat-Worm in his arms, Asher sat by the campfire. The warm flames licked his body, even making the cold, scaly touch of the Cat-Worm feel much more comfortable.

Little Raven and the Cat-Worm lay sprawled across Asher's lap. Their sharp eyes occasionally swept over Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit in the distance.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit: QAQ

They shuddered all over.

They didn't dare meet Asher's eyes.

Even less did they dare to meet the gaze of the Cat-Worm and Little Raven.

If they could, they'd prefer to show their backsides to Asher.

Seeing this, Asher showed a helpless smile. However, he didn't mind and simply continued stroking Little Raven and the Cat-Worm. This calmed down the two little ones, who had been on edge from the "house-breaking crisis."

Sprawled on Asher's lap, they let out comfortable "gurgling" sounds from their throats.

The corners of Asher's lips curled up, and the strength of his stroking made the two little ones feel even more at ease.

Little Raven unconsciously spread its wings, patting them against Asher's lap.

'Rub here too!'

'So comfortable!'

The Cat-Worm, meanwhile, kneaded Asher's leg intermittently with its little paws, just like a kitten kneading its owner.

'More pressure, please!'

'Even the horns need a massage!'

Little Raven and the Cat-Worm were like two pampered grandfathers enjoying themselves.

What could Asher do?

He complied.

While massaging Little Raven and the Cat-Worm, Asher continued, "Hmm… I have a suspicion. Especially after seeing them, I think my guess is even more likely to be true."

"Fusion evolution? Or maybe combination evolution. Do you understand?"

Asher didn't elaborate further.

But just those few words were enough to make everyone present understand his point.

Even the two mercenary members seemed to grasp what Asher was saying.

"Huh?" Felix, who hadn't spoken much during the journey, couldn't hold back any longer.

He raised an eyebrow but quickly lowered it again, as if trying hard to suppress his doubts and dissatisfaction with Asher. Still, there was a tinge of hostility in his words.

"Fusion evolution, combination evolution? Are you sure you're not joking?"

"I've never heard of fusion evolution, and while combination evolution has some examples, it's completely different from this situation."

"Are you really not just making stuff up?"

It was as if Felix had finally found an outlet for his frustration, unleashing a torrent of words he couldn't control.

After he finished speaking, his face showed a hint of regret, but it was soon replaced by determination.

That's right!

Maybe his words were harsh, but his intentions were good.

After all, what Asher said sounded absurd.

The freckled young man, Devin, who didn't dare say a word during all this: "..."

He wanted to tell Felix that this wasn't the time for "ordinary folks" like them to speak up.

Why get involved in a conversation between big shots?

Just listen obediently. Whether they're right or wrong, keep your thoughts to yourself and let the big shots analyze.

Devin shut his mouth tightly.

Actually, what he wanted to say even more was: 'Give it a rest!'

'Haven't you been proven wrong by Asher enough times already?'

'Can't you learn?'

"You're talking about the evolution of the Small Round Crocodile, right?" Asher wasn't annoyed by Felix's seemingly provocative words. Such attempts were far from enough to rile him up.

Asher referred to a rare evolution method among beasts:

The water-attribute Small Round Crocodile could evolve into a Fangtooth Crocodile by consuming enough water-attribute beasts, specifically the Small Silver Fish.

However, "enough" meant consuming between two to five tons.

The Small Silver Fish, a very weak beast, survived to this day thanks to its tenacious life force and reproduction ability.

Even so, the Small Silver Fish population struggled to meet the insatiable appetite of the Small Round Crocodile. This forced the Alliance to implement conservation and breeding measures for the Small Silver Fish.

Not out of kindness, but to ensure the Small Round Crocodile had enough to eat without driving the Small Silver Fish to extinction.

Beasts evolving by consuming other beasts… "I don't consider that fusion evolution or combination evolution. If anything, it should be called devouring evolution," Asher said calmly.

"The Small Silver Fish uses its massive numbers to become part of the Small Round Crocodile's power, enabling its evolution. But this process provides no benefit to the Small Silver Fish and nearly drove it to extinction."

"What I'm talking about—fusion evolution and combination evolution—is more like a win-win between Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit. Through this process, their evolution benefits both sides."

Of course, the dominant side would influence the evolved form…

Ahem, Asher thought to himself, that was their "marital" matter.

Not something humans should meddle in.

"But…" Harry frowned. He wasn't refuting Asher; he simply didn't understand. "Why Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit? That guy made one valid point—wood and ghost attributes have no connection. They don't even match!"

Asher fell silent.

'Well…'

"Beasts do strange things all the time," Asher said with a shrug. "I can't explain it either. Maybe they're just naturally assigned to each other as… ahem, spouses?"

In simple terms: Their red strings were tied from birth. Spouses came pre-assigned and could be picked up when they reached the right age.

Harry: "..."

Maxine: "..."

Kelly: "..."

"Ahem… Assigned spouses at the right age… Damn it! Why am I suddenly envious of an beast?" One of the mercenaries, an older man, spoke with a choked voice. "I've been so busy raising pet beasts that I haven't had time for love or girlfriends. If I could, I'd want a pre-assigned spouse too."

Asher: "..."

"It's just a metaphor. Just understand the meaning," Asher said helplessly.

The older man still sounded choked. "Even so, it's enviable! Do you know how many people in the Alliance don't have time for love? When I reached the right age, I just wanted to have my own little family. Why is it so difficult?"

"Uh… The issue with pre-assigned spouses is that there's no guarantee whether it'll be a delicate girl or a male spouse. You might end up fighting over who's on top," Asher delivered the finishing blow.

As he spoke, he pointed at Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit.

The older man: "..."

His tears disappeared instantly, as if nothing had happened.

What?

Pre-assigned spouse?

No, no, no.

He wasn't worthy of that.

Better stop daydreaming and be a good person. No spouse? Fine.

At least he wouldn't lose his dignity at his age.

Harry gave Asher a strange look.

Asher remained calm.

"So what's their current situation…" Harry pointed at Bean Flower, then at Dream Soul Spirit.

"They're probably looking for a Beast Tamer," Asher said calmly,"Based on some of their actions, I've deduced the evolution method for Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit."

"Two beasts contracting the same Beast Tamer."

"Fusion. Combination."

"During this process, Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit need to draw enough emotional energy from the Beast Tamer."

"Then evolve."

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit wiggled their bodies, their faces showing a hint of excitement, as if agreeing with Asher.

Harry, Maxine, and Kelly's eyes lit up.

'Could it really be true?'

"En... they might have certain preferences when choosing a beast tamer." Asher thought about how Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit had delivered themselves to his doorstep in the middle of the night, as well as the dream—no, perhaps it was an illusion—he had experienced the previous night.

Asher felt that there might be other reasons why they had approached him.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit swayed even more energetically.

'Yes, yes, exactly like that.'

'We have standards too.'

'Not just anyone can make us throw ourselves at them!'

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit puffed out their chests proudly.

Little Raven's golden-red eyes shot sharply toward the two of them.

Instantly, Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit froze, too scared to move.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit: 'We dare not move! We really don't dare!'

Little Raven: ╭(╯^╰)╮

'Daring to covet the bird's beast tamer! Serves you right!'

Cat-Worm had already been reduced to a puddle of (dragon) dough under Asher's gentle stroking.

Still watching Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit?

"Meow Meow～"

'Anyway, the beast tamer will never like them～'

"Then... is our mission complete ahead of schedule?" While speaking, Harry suddenly thought of something, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

Finding Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit and discovering that there might be a special fusion or combined evolution between them—

At this moment, Devin spoke up in a small voice, "But... can we be sure that Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit's combined evolution is actually the beast we're looking for?"

Ah...

That's right.

Whether the combined evolution of Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit turns into Sunshine Sunflower is still uncertain.

With his golden finger, Asher could confidently guarantee—yes.

Definitely.

But the others couldn't have the same level of confidence as Asher.

"Then let's stay one more day. We'll explore during the day, and if we can't find it, we'll take Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit back with us," Asher said. "If we can directly find Sunshine Sunflower, that would be even better."

As he spoke, Asher glanced at Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit again. "Are you two willing to come with us? Once we leave here, we can help you find a suitable beast tamer according to your requirements."

In fact, they could even say—

Every beast tamer in the South China region was free for Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit to choose from.

They were guaranteed to find someone who satisfied them.

Bean Flower and Dream Soul Spirit stared pitifully at Asher, looking as if he were a scumbag playing with their feelings.

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