Chapter 76

With a month left until the start of school, Mu Huiyue had spent an exceptionally fulfilling summer vacation.

First, with the help of lawyer Zhao Lu, she handled the follow-up transfer procedures.

For this, Mu Huiyue specifically returned to Xingzhou Changning City to meet with her father, Mu Tong.

After leaving the capital hospital, Mu Tong had contacted her, but Mu Huiyue had forgotten how she had responded.

Since then, the two had no further communication, until this meeting.

Mu Tong’s attitude was somewhat strange and conflicted, and for the first time, he talked to Mu Huiyue about her academic life. However, both of them were poor conversationalists, and after one or two exchanges on a topic, the conversation would end abruptly, leaving an awkward silence where even Zhao Lu, who was with them, didn’t know what to say.

But after reading Aisha’s notarized document, Mu Tong fell completely silent.

After a long pause, he let out a self-mocking laugh.

Aisha had left everything in Dayan to Mu Huiyue, and this will-like notarized document didn’t mention him at all.

Even though they had been arguing and in a cold war before she left…

At this point, to still feel saddened and outraged by such a detail, he knew he was beyond help.

Mu Tong signed all the transfer documents.

Since Aisha had wanted it this way, then let it be.

Now an adult, Mu Huiyue had enough wealth and assets to live a comfortable life without worry for the rest of her life.

He was finally able to free himself from the lingering thoughts left by Aisha, from the so-called “father” role.

Aisha hadn’t left him any parting words, but there were many things he felt he needed to say to her in person.

Mu Tong’s expression grew dark as his gaze lingered on the notarized document for a long time before handing it back to lawyer Zhao Lu.

Mu Huiyue wasn’t concerned with Mu Tong’s feelings. After completing the transfer procedures, she first went to Changning Dojo to visit Pali, and then stopped by the Yanluo Bookroom.

Luo Yin had already prepared the relevant business cooperation contracts, waiting to hand them over to Mu Huiyue. Now that she was of age, she could finally sign on her own behalf.

Mu Huiyue gave Luo Yin the C-level skill scrolls she had accumulated earlier and asked about the “Moonshadow” skill.

The principle behind Yanluo Bookroom’s method of teaching skills was through Beast Tamer talent and skill induction, combined with Yanluo Bookroom’s core talent skills. The key point was how many skills the Beast Tamer, in this case, Luo Yin, could understand.

Although Mu Huiyue’s skill scrolls could bypass this step, Yanluo Bookroom was unable to teach the “Moonshadow” skill, as neither side was familiar with it.

Ellen, on the other hand, wasn’t too concerned; he had his own ideas.

“Moonshadow” was indeed a very convenient dark-type skill, especially for a fast-moving beast like Baiya.

Additionally, the clone could also use a skill like “Howl,” which didn’t consume much energy and didn’t require a physical form, significantly boosting combat power.

However, Baiya Bing’s situation was different. His agility wasn’t innate but rather relied on “Shadow Stealth.”

The clone created by “Moonshadow” was unable to move through shadows as freely as the original body. Adding more immobile skeletons would not confuse the opponent effectively.

However, the convenience of “Moonshadow” certainly had tactical value, which is why Ellen hoped to learn another similar undead-type skill.

C-level Undead Control Skill: Bone Ghost.

This skill allows undead creatures to release death mist, creating lifelike skeletal illusions. It can also use some skills that don’t require the body, such as Ellen’s Soul Vibration.

More importantly, this skill has a clearly defined and complete evolution chain.

After advancing, Bone Ghost becomes B-level Undead Control Skill: Necromantic Summoning.

In the Necromantic Summoning phase, the skeletal illusions created would become tangible puppets, forming a true army of the undead.

As it evolves further, this skill transforms into A-level Undead Control Skill: Undead Realm.

The Undead Realm skill has only been referenced in the Secret Realm Investigation Reports of the Bureau of Affairs. It is said that the entire A-level Undead Realm was created by this skill, although its detailed effects remain unknown.

In any case, this is a very promising skill, and one that suits Ellen well.

Mu Huiyue searched for relevant information on the Bureau of Affairs’ forum. For the C-level skill Bone Ghost, all existing records indicate that it is inherently possessed by undead creatures, with no cases of successful post-birth teaching.

The information mentioned that places with a strong death aura are more suitable for undead creatures to cultivate death mist, increasing the chances of comprehending Bone Ghost.

Mu Huiyue thought for a moment and decided to take her two pets back to the East Bay Cemetery.

During her stay in Changning City over the past few days, she had moved into the caretaker’s hut at the East Bay Cemetery, allowing Ellen to fully experience the death aura and try to comprehend the new skill.

Ellen didn’t disappoint her. After evolving into a Fang-Tooth Soldier, his perception and control over death mist had significantly improved. Coupled with the Ethereal Everlasting Flower absorbed during evolution, there had already been signs that he was close to mastering Bone Ghost.

After spending several days in the cemetery, White Fang had completely overcome its fear of ghosts and had even made several wild dark-type supernatural creatures its friends.

One day, when it went to play with the Red-Eyed Raven, it spotted a small skeleton identical to Ellen’s past self and a little cloud dog made of bones next to him.

“Woof?!”

White Fang curiously ran over and sniffed the two little skeletal creatures.

“Clack?!”

The little skeletal cloud dog struck the same pose, and the collision of its forehead bone and teeth made a crisp clacking sound.

Even the delicious bone scent was exactly the same as before. White Fang instantly felt its sharp teeth itching, desperately wanting to use Ice Fang.

After Ellen’s evolution, he had become elusive, even in battles, White Fang could never catch a bite of his bones. Let alone in everyday life, it made White Fang miss the feeling of that movable bone in its mouth.

It couldn’t resist, and a chill rose in its canine teeth as it lunged forward.

But to its surprise, it missed entirely.

The little white dog went straight through the two skeletal phantoms, turning back in confusion.

These bones, just like its Moon Shadow, are fake?!

“Clack, clack.” (You got careless, little dog.)

The elongated fingers of the Paiya Soldier gently tapped the little cloud dog’s head. In a battle, White Fang would definitely catch the clue, but in everyday life, it still had the habit of charging forward recklessly.

“Woof…” (Ellen-senpai is right…)

White Fang let out a low whine, and the finger resting on its head gently stroked the little dog, almost like a silent comfort.

Ellen straightened his posture, and the skeletal phantom beside him dispersed.

Being able to trick White Fang meant that he had fully mastered Skeletal Phantom.

…

After finishing up matters in Changning City, Mu Huiyue returned to the capital, Jingjiang City.

Most of the remaining entries on the notarized list left by the legendary Aisha were located here. She went through each one, handling what she could, and left any uncertain matters to Lawyer Zhao.

She also went to check out the location of the ZH Zenith Super-Control Technology Co., Ltd.

The company was located in a prime office building in a golden location, and within the Great Yan realm, it mostly engaged in foreign trade, with all its products imported from the neighboring Nova region.

The regional manager, upon learning of her connection to the legendary Aisha, warmly welcomed Mu Huiyue for a tour.

Upon hearing that she was a newly enrolled Beast Master in university, they also recommended many products under ZH that could assist in training pets.

It seemed like just an ordinary foreign sales company, and there wasn’t much of a “tech company” vibe to it.

Aisha’s stake in the company seemed to be due to her past funding from the ZH Group in the Nova region, and her involvement in a cooperative project in the Great Yan.

After gathering information from all angles, Mu Huiyue didn’t find any significant clues in the company and temporarily put it aside.

Aside from the transfer listed in the notarized documents, she spent the remaining summer vacation time focused on her meditation progress and daily training with her pets.

Ellen and White Fang had both mastered new skills and spent most of their time in the Training Grounds, using the experience fruits drawn from the card pool to rapidly improve their abilities.

By the end of summer break, Mu Huiyue had already reached the mid-level of a 3rd-tier Beast Master, and both pets had made significant advancements.

Name: Ellen (Paiya Soldier)
Attributes: Dark-type, Undead-type
Race Level: Low-level Monarch
Growth Tier: Stage Six of Growth
Talent Core: Shadow Stealth (Dark-type B rank)

Skills:

Intimidation (Dark-type B rank)

Nether Fire (Fire-type B rank)

Remains (Undead-type C rank)

Bone Spike Assault (Dark-type C rank)

Calcification (Steel-type C rank)

Soul Tremor (Undead-type C rank)

Skeletal Phantom (Undead-type C rank)

Normal Hidden Energy Value: 68,684P

After more than half a month of practice, Ellen reached the mid-stage of his growth period. He had become very proficient with Skeletal Phantom, now able to use it like White Fang, making the conjured illusions also emit Soul Tremor.

Name: White Fang (Little Cloud Dog)
Attributes: Dark-type
Race Level: Mid-level Battle General
Growth Tier: Stage Four of Growth
Talent Core: Howl (Dark-type C rank)

Skills:

Moon Burst (Dark-type B rank)

Dark Strike (Dark-type C rank)

Ice Fang (Ice-type C rank)

Moon Shadow (Dark-type C rank)

Frostclaw (Ice-type C rank)

Strengthen (Steel-type D rank)

Normal Hidden Energy Value: 42,245P

White Fang reached Stage Three of Growth, and during a Small Evolution upgrade, the D-rank skill Frostclaw was also enhanced, evolving into the C-rank skill Frostshatter Claw.

After the upgrade, the power of Frostshatter Claw greatly increased, but White Fang still preferred to use this skill for freezing defense.

At the end of August, just before the summer break ended, the two-month-long National Tournament also came to a close.

Top universities and battle clubs fiercely competed, with the championship going to Xingzhou University.

Xingzhou’s ace player contracted a brand-new Intelligence-type support pet, significantly enhancing the team’s battle strength. In 2v2 matches, they completely overwhelmed opponents of the same tier, causing a media frenzy.

It’s said that this was part of a collaboration project between Xingzhou University and universities in the Nova region, aiming to further integrate Intelligence-type pets and related technologies into the Great Yan. The current trend looks to be quite successful.

The finals were held in the capital city of Jingjiang, and Wen Li bought tickets two weeks in advance, hoping to attend the match with Mu Huiyue.

However, unexpectedly, the Jingzhou University team lost in the semifinals, ending up watching the final match between Xingzhou University and Hongzhou University from their home turf.

One match left Wen Li incredibly upset. She was determined to join the university team as soon as the semester began, and next year, she and her Flame Strike Cat would be standing in the finals to teach the opposing team a lesson.

Mu Huiyue’s attention was more focused on the Intelligence-type pets.

The early-generation Intelligence-type pets were mostly non-combatant, pure support-type pets, such as the “Visual System V-type.”

In recent years, new species have developed that can assist in battles, fully enhancing the combat abilities of battle pets.

For instance, the ace player from Xingzhou University used an Armor-type Intelligence-type pet. Its effect was similar to the combined talent of the Suluo Phantasmal Beast Master. When attached to a battle pet, it greatly boosts the hidden energy value and can even indirectly change the pet’s attributes, allowing it to avoid weaknesses against certain types.

As these combat-supporting Intelligence-type pets continue to develop… could they eventually evolve into pets that must wear external armor to fight?

It might even resemble the situation in that Cyber Dreamscape, where parts of a pet’s limbs were intentionally modified into Intelligence-type mechanical parts.

Mu Huiyue stroked her chin thoughtfully, feeling that the dreamscape was not entirely a product of imagination; it seemed to have a certain foundation in reality…?

She quickly shook her head, dismissing her sudden idea, and refocused on the performance of Intelligence-type pets in combat.

Constantly staying updated on the latest battle trends and refreshing her mental information was also a necessary task for any Beastmaster.