"Such a powerful effect!"
A look of surprise flashed in Lin Ze's eyes.
Don't underestimate the mere 1 point increase; the resulting soul strength is more than double the original.
It's worth noting that the average soul strength of this year's college entrance exam takers is only 0.9.
With a soul strength of 1.8, he can undoubtedly be called a genius.
"It seems that the student with the highest soul strength at Pinghai No.1 High School is only 1.8."
The strength of a beast tamer is closely related to the strength of their soul.
The higher the soul strength, the more powerful and numerous the beasts that a beast tamer can contract.
besides.
Soul power also increases as the strength of the soul increases.
Whether summoning pets to fight or using soul techniques, both require consuming soul power.
In a sense, a beast tamer's aptitude is essentially a matter of soul strength.
"180 points of soul power is enough to sustain a second-tier pet in the outside world for seven or eight hours."
Lin Ze nodded in satisfaction and turned his attention back to the achievement points.
According to the system prompts, achievement points can increase the growth rate of your pet.
Lin Ze focused his attention on the pet panel, and a '+' sign instantly appeared next to the growth rate column.
He tried clicking it.
The growth rate instantly jumped from 23.48% to 24.48%.
at the same time.
The achievement points were reduced by 1.
Does 1 achievement point correspond to 1% growth?
Lin Ze simply waved his hand and directly increased the growth rate to 100%.
[Name]: Little Snowball
[Genus]: Ice
[Level]: Tier 1, Stage 2
[Growth Rate]: 100%
[Skill]: Cold Air Breath
[Empress Route, Next Evolution Form [Ice Crystal Soul], Requirements: 100% Growth Rate, 20 Lower-Grade Ice Element Essences, 1 Soul Jade]
As a pet's growth rate increases, its strength level will also increase.
Different pets provide different levels of improvement.
"It only increases by one small level when the growth rate is full, that's really bad."
"It's not unfair that Little Snowball is classified as an F-level pet."
Lin Ze shook his head, but quickly cheered up.
"Now all that's missing are the lower-grade ice element essence and the soul jade."
"I'll go home first to get the money, and then go to the pet store tonight."
Lin Ze looked at the little snowball.
Seemingly sensing its owner's excitement, the little snowball let out a soft chirp and drifted gently to Lin Ze's shoulder, nuzzling affectionately.
"Little guy, I never knew you had so much potential. We'll be counting on you from now on."
Lin Ze patted Little Snowball's head.
It felt icy cold to the touch, as if I were caressing a ball of ice and snow.
"Ugh."
The little snowball made a cheerful chirping sound.
Lin Ze smiled, comforted the little snowball for a moment, then put it away and continued on his way.
Not long after.
He then returned to his residential community.
The house was bought by my parents before they passed away. It's a bit old, but the location and environment are still pretty good.
Lin Ze arrived at the building with practiced ease and took out his access card from his pocket.
"drop."
Some of the old iron gates opened, making a creaking sound.
Lin Ze lived on the third floor.
As he walked down the dimly lit staircase and reached the third floor, he saw a vibrant young woman standing in front of his apartment.
Hearing footsteps, the girl turned around.
Upon seeing Lin Ze, a bright smile immediately bloomed on her beautiful face.
"Brother, you're back! I was just about to look for you."
"What's wrong?"
Lin Ze also smiled.
The girl was Guan Ning, who lived next door. They had grown up together and had a very good relationship.
The two were in the same third year at Pinghai No.1 Middle School.
However, the girl was actually a year younger than Lin Ze, so she always called him "brother".
It's worth mentioning that both sets of parents are also very good friends.
The two families frequently interact.
After her parents passed away, Guan Ning's parents also helped arrange all the funeral arrangements.
Without their care, even if he had no financial worries, it would have been difficult for a high school student like myself to live alone.
The predecessor was deeply grateful to the Guan family.
Having inherited the memories and emotions of his predecessor, Lin Ze naturally had a very good impression of Guan Ning.
"My parents asked me to come and ask you if you want to come over for dinner tonight?"
Guan Ning said with a grin.
"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."
As Lin Ze took out his key to open the door, he casually agreed.
Suddenly.
He remembered something, turned to Guan Ning, and asked:
"By the way, Aning, there's an apprentice qualification assessment at the Beast Tamer Association tomorrow. Are you going?"
Unlike Lin Ze, who was of mediocre talent, Guan Ning was a renowned beast tamer genius.
Not to mention its soul strength is as high as 1.7.
The initial pet for the contract was the Flame Bird, which was rated as a C-level pet.
It has two evolutionary stages.
Its ultimate potential is as high as level six.
Under Guan Ning's careful nurturing, the Demon Flame Bird has now reached the ninth level of the first tier.
In terms of pure ability, the girl is enough to rank in the top five at Pinghai No.1 High School.
He is undoubtedly the top student at Pinghai No.1 Middle School.
"Yes, I'll go tomorrow morning."
Guan Ning nodded in reply.
Lin Ze nodded slightly and casually said, "Then I'll go with you."
"ah?"
Guan Ning was taken aback and quickly waved his hand.
"No need, brother, I can go by myself. I have a classmate with me."
Guan Ning thought that Lin Ze was worried about leaving him alone, which was why he said that.
But she knew that Lin Ze had always dreamed of becoming a beast tamer, but he lacked the aptitude, which made him very disappointed.
To avoid reopening old wounds, she never mentioned anything related to beast taming in front of Lin Ze.
How could she possibly let Lin Ze accompany her to the internship qualification assessment?
"It's settled then."
Lin Ze didn't explain further, but smiled, patted the girl's head, opened the door, and went inside.
Guan Ning hesitated for a long time, then finally said nothing more.
After staying at home until dinner time, Lin Ze followed the girl to the Guan family's house next door.
"Xiao Ze, you're here."
Guan Chongshan, who was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper, looked up and nodded with a smile.
"Uncle Guan."
Lin Ze greeted him.
"Xiao Ze is here."
Just then, Guan's mother came out of the kitchen carrying dishes and said with a smile:
"Perfect timing, dinner is ready."
The Guan couple were as warm and welcoming as ever, treating Lin Ze as their own son in their words and manner.
After a meal.
Lin Ze had a fleeting, surreal feeling that he was part of a family.
In his previous life, he was also a lonely man, and it had been a long time since he had experienced such warmth.
...
Around 7 o'clock.
Lin Ze came out of the Guan family's house.
He went home to retrieve his bank card and then immediately rushed to the nearest pet store.
"I'll buy all the materials tonight and let the little snowball evolve!"
Lin Ze did his homework beforehand, searching online.
Lower-grade ice element essence and soul jade are both common low-level pet materials.
You can buy them at pet stores.
It's very easy to get started.
More than ten minutes later.
Lin Ze arrived at the door of a spacious and brightly decorated shop.