Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1510: 425: Rise Again, My Lanlan! (2-in-1, Finale Countdown: 27)
Previously on Beast Taming Patrol...
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Blue Star, Pacific Ocean, Weimiao Marine Beast Zone.
With Yingying’s spatial abilities, the journey from the Mo Soil District research center to this location occurred in a mere heartbeat.
Lindo quickly stated his purpose and was escorted by the local marine beasts into a grand, opulently decorated palace.
This was the residence of Wei Miao, the ruler of the Weimiao Marine Beast Zone, where Shen Yunshan and Qin Yunzhang were currently staying.
As he stepped inside, Lin Su spotted Qin Yunzhang emerging to meet him after being notified of his arrival.
“Grandpa Qin.” Lin Su offered a greeting before asking with visible urgency, “About that second Water Spirit you mentioned during our call…”
“You certainly didn’t waste any time,” Qin Yunzhang remarked, unable to hide his astonishment.
He had only placed the call a minute or two ago, yet the boy was already standing before him.
Having a spatial-type pet beast truly makes travel incredibly efficient, he thought.
Reflecting on this, his gaze naturally drifted toward Yingying, who followed behind Lin Su.
Suddenly, Qin Yunzhang froze.
Something felt different.
That baseline energy signature…
Emperor Level?!
His eyes snapped wide, and he hurriedly scanned the other pet beasts accompanying Lin Su.
Emperor Level…
Emperor Level…
They were all Emperor Level!
Every single pet beast had reached that peak rank!
The realization struck Qin Yunzhang like a lightning bolt.
He blurted out, “Have you actually broken through to tier eight?”
“Yes, I managed a lucky breakthrough,” Lin Su confirmed with a nod, though his focus remained elsewhere. “Grandpa Qin, regarding the Water Spirit…”
“Lucky breakthrough, my foot,” Qin Yunzhang grumbled internally. Seeing how anxious Lin Su was, he pushed aside his bewilderment and gestured for him to follow. “Come this way.”
Moments later, Lin Su and his five companions were led into a side hall that Wei Miao had set aside specifically for the slumbering Water Spirit.
The moment he crossed the threshold, Lin Su’s eyes locked onto a blue, watery glow suspended in the air.
He hurried toward it, his eyes tracing every curve of the small form curled within the water.
A powerful sense of recognition flooded Lin Su’s mind.
It was like a memory from a past life reincarnation; even if the physical form changed, he could never fail to recognize his own pet beast.
Staring at the blue entity, Lin Su knew for certain.
This was Lanlan.
It couldn’t be anyone else.
“Meow! (｡òωó｡)” (This is the one I saw!)
Qiuqiu chirped excitedly, adding her confirmation.
The glowing blue mass in front of them was identical to the one revealed in the most recent prophecy.
Now that they were seeing it in person, the same deep bond of familiarity resonated within her heart.
The other four companions felt it too.
In that instant, everyone recognized the friend they had shared a decade with during their past life reincarnation.
“Ahem.”
A soft cough from behind pulled Lin Su out of his thoughts.
Shen Yunshan was observing Lin Su’s team with a look of pure disbelief. “You… you have already stepped into the epic level?”
He had been stunned by Lin Su’s performance in the team competition just yesterday, but today’s breakthrough speed was even more shocking.
How was this possible in such a short time?
The transition from tier seven to tier eight is a notoriously difficult Cultivation hurdle.
Back in his prime, it had taken him more than ten years to make that leap.
Yet Lin Su…
Shen Yunshan felt his head spin.
He decided it was better not to dwell on it.
Nearby, Wei Miao also wore a complex expression.
The Beast Tamer's growth rate was startling, but it only made Wei Miao more certain that yesterday's decision was correct.
Since Lin Su was now tier eight, he would have an open contract slot…
Wait.
Wei Miao looked at Tata, who was cradled in Lin Su’s arms and radiating a conspicuous Emperor Level aura, and began to worry.
“Did you use your tier eight slot to contract this pet beast?” Wei Miao asked, unable to hide the concern in his voice.
If that were the case, Lin Su wouldn't have any room left to help.
“No, Tata was contracted back at tier seven,” Lin Su explained, sensing the misunderstanding. “Yingying and Yingying share a single contract space, so I still have one slot remaining.”
Sharing a contract space?
Wei Miao had never heard of such a phenomenon, but he didn't stop to question it now.
Relieved that Lin Su still had a vacancy, he smiled again. “Special Researcher Qin likely explained the situation to you over the phone.”
“What do you think?”
“I am fully committed to helping!” Lin Su answered immediately.
He didn't understand the mechanics of how Lanlan had manifested here.
However, bringing Lanlan into reality was a vow he had made long ago during their past life reincarnation.
He would not let this chance slip away.
Looking away from Lanlan, Lin Su addressed Qin Yunzhang. “Grandpa Qin, what is the plan?”
“Nothing is set in stone yet,” Qin Yunzhang admitted with a shrug. “That is why your participation in the research is vital.”
“Currently, this Water Spirit is in a state where it cannot be contracted. I need to find a way to make a contract possible so we can use the restorative power of your Beast Taming Space to wake it up.”
So that was the strategy?
Thinking back to the details of Qiuqiu’s prophecy, an idea occurred to Lin Su. “Grandpa Qin, have any other potential methods been considered?”
“There are two others.” Because Lin Su was now a Special Level Researcher and an active partner in this project, Qin Yunzhang was completely transparent. “The first alternative is to attempt to wake it using the collective power of belief from the marine beasts across the oceans of Blue Star.”