"Your familiar really likes you," said Xu Qingzhi, smiling . The scene before her was one she was all too familiar with .

Gao Peng tried to push Da Zi aside . "This little fellow got a little too excited after completing its evolution . All right now, get off of me," he said, patting Da Zi's wings .

Xu Qingzhi covered her smile with one hand .

She had a feeling that there was more to Da Zi's current form than met the eye .

"I've tidied up the Freezing Chamber . Is there anything else you want me to do?" she asked .

"Get me some black arrow peach, the venom glands of a poisonous fruit frog . . . " Gao Peng began naming various types of ingredients to her .

Xu Qingzhi nodded and turned around to retrieve Gao Peng's ingredients from the Freezing Chamber .

Gao Peng used the ingredients to concoct a bottle filled with a black mixture . When everything was finished, he placed the final product inside a box and stepped out of the laboratory .

"We're done for today . You can go back to your post . . . Also, should I pay you for your services today? asked Gao Peng awkwardly .

Xu Qingzhi raised a brow . "The Group will be doing that . Of course, you can still give me a tip if you would like . "

Gao Peng coughed and began striding away with his hands clasped behind him . "Da Zi, we're leaving . "

During his experiments, Gao Peng had remembered the Dark Dodder that he had captured a while ago in the underground sewer . He had kept it inside a container for half a month, so it must have calmed down by now .

The container was kept in the villa's bas.e.m.e.nt . Gao Peng climbed down a ladder into the bas.e.m.e.nt, which was cluttered with all kinds of things . The container was sitting in a corner of the bas.e.m.e.nt .

Whatever was inside it didn't weigh much . Gao Peng figured he could carry it out of the bas.e.m.e.nt by himself .

He lifted the whole thing out of the villa and opened it beside the lake .

Here, Gao Peng felt that he could take on the Dark Dodder if it tried to do anything funny . Inside the container, lay a vine as long as a rope .

"Are you dead?" Gao Peng shouted at the Dark Dodder .

It didn't budge .

Gao Peng was stunned . However, he didn't try to touch it . Despite being a plant-type monster, it was still a monster, and he knew better than to provoke wild monsters like that .

"Da Zi," shouted Gao Peng .

A streak of lightning flashed out from the pine trees nearby . Da Zi appeared beside Gao Peng, its wings filling the air with a whirring sound .

Da Zi curiously approached the container and eyed the Dark Dodder inside .

"Chirp?"

"You can eat it if you want," said Gao Peng .

Da ZI shook its head . The dead vine-like thing inside looked unpleasant .

"I'll take you out for a walk if you eat it . " Da Zi's eyes lit up .

It bit into the Dark Dodder without any hesitation .

Without warning, the motionless plant lashed out at it . Da Zi quickly took a few steps back and glared furiously at the writhing plant .

Most monsters tended to extremely aggressive when they were startled .

The Dark Dodder slithered out of the container like a snake . Its leaves had bundled together on its body like sharp blades .

Da Zi swooped down at it . The plant's blade-like leaves grazed against Da Zi's body, giving off a grating sound .

Then Da Zi sank its teeth into the Dark Dodder . Only then did Gao Peng order the centipede to stop its attack .

Wild monsters like the Dark Dodder were usually difficult to tame . Without using such a heavy-handed approach, Gao Peng probably would not have been able to subdue it . Plant-type monsters were also known for their extraordinary self-regenerative abilities . Most of them could grow back a broken limb in less than two days .

The Dark Dodder was now trembling like a leaf . It hurriedly slithered away as it saw Da Zi moving towards it .

Gao Peng frowned . At first, he had thought about taming the Dark Dodder to become part of his team . In his opinion, a good team was one that covered all aspects, such as drawing enemy fire, aerial support, and long-range firepower .

Right then, Gao Peng didn't think the Dark Dodder was even worthy of a place in his team . It was just too weak compared to his other familiars, in terms of level or grade .

Still, Gao Peng believed that he could draw out the Dark Dodder's potential . He just needed to tame it .

"I guess we'll just keep it as test subject for now . Once it's tamed, I'll let Grandpa give it to someone else," he said before ordering Da Zi to chase the Dark Dodder back into the container . He locked the container back in the laboratory inside a chamber .

That night, Dumby came home from the slaughterhouse . Gao Peng noticed that its bones were now gleaming, as if someone had polished them .

He was also surprised to see that Dumby had reached Level 33 .

So this is how much a familiar can level up with the right method, he thought .

However, not everyone could level up their familiars the way Gao Peng did . After all, most people didn't have access to a slaughterhouse like he did .

"At this rate, Dumby will be able to hit Lord-tier before the World Youth Trainer Champions.h.i.+ps . . . " Gao Peng began feeling excitement bubbling inside him .

The day of the Champions.h.i.+ps was drawing close .

It was a few minutes past six in the evening . Gao Peng suddenly realized that he hadn't slept in his university's dormitory in quite some time . Most of his nights had been spent in his grandfather's villa .

Grandfather had not returned home yet . He had been called away on urgent business to Yuzhou that afternoon, and he had even brought the White Dragon along with him .

Gao Peng decided then that he would sleep in his dormitory that night .

It would be a waste of money to not sleep in his dormitory at least once considering that he had already paid for it .

Gao Peng went to the garage . The garage door slowly opened, and a light flickered to life on the ceiling, revealing rows of expensive-looking cars left untouched in the garage .

He decided to drive a black all-terrain car out of the garage . Just as he drove past the villa's gates, a figure appeared in front of it .

Goldie stood solemnly before Gao Peng's car, clad in a yellow feather coat .

He poked his head out of the window and said, "Goldie, what are you doing here?"

Goldie's quack echoed in Gao Peng's head . "Master, stop!"

. . . . Your familiar really likes you, said Xu Qingzhi, smiling . The scene before her was one she was all too familiar with . Gao Peng tried to push Da Zi aside . This little fellow got a little too excited after completing its evolution . All right now, get off of me, he said, patting Da Zis wings . Xu Qingzhi covered her smile with one hand . She had a feeling that there was more to Da Zis current form than met the eye . Ive tidied up the Freezing Chamber . Is there anything else you want me to do? she asked . Get me some black arrow peach, the venom glands of a poisonous fruit frog . Gao Peng began naming various types of ingredients to her . Xu Qingzhi nodded and turned around to retrieve Gao Pengs ingredients from the Freezing Chamber . Gao Peng used the ingredients to concoct a bottle filled with a black mixture . When everything was finished, he placed the final product inside a box and stepped out of the laboratory . Were done for today . You can go back to your post . Also, should I pay you for your services today? asked Gao Peng awkwardly . Xu Qingzhi raised a brow . The Group will be doing that . Of course, you can still give me a tip if you would like . . . Gao Peng coughed and began striding away with his hands clasped behind him . Da Zi, were leaving . During his experiments, Gao Peng had remembered the Dark Dodder that he had captured a while ago in the underground sewer . He had kept it inside a container for half a month, so it must have calmed down by now . The container was kept in the villas bas.e.m.e.nt . Gao Peng climbed down a ladder into the bas.e.m.e.nt, which was cluttered with all kinds of things . The container was sitting in a corner of the bas.e.m.e.nt . Whatever was inside it didnt weigh much . Gao Peng figured he could carry it out of the bas.e.m.e.nt by himself . He lifted the whole thing out of the villa and opened it beside the lake . Here, Gao Peng felt that he could take on the Dark Dodder if it tried to do anything funny . Inside the container, lay a vine as long as a rope . Are you dead? Gao Peng shouted at the Dark Dodder . It didnt budge . Gao Peng was stunned . However, he didnt try to touch it . Despite being a plant-type monster, it was still a monster, and he knew better than to provoke wild monsters like that . Da Zi, shouted Gao Peng . A streak of lightning flashed out from the pine trees nearby . Da Zi appeared beside Gao Peng, its wings filling the air with a whirring sound . . . Da Zi curiously approached the container and eyed the Dark Dodder inside . Chirp? You can eat it if you want, said Gao Peng . Da ZI shook its head . The dead vine-like thing inside looked unpleasant . Ill take you out for a walk if you eat it . Da Zis eyes lit up . It bit into the Dark Dodder without any hesitation Without warning, the motionless plant lashed out at it . Da Zi quickly took a few steps back and glared furiously at the writhing plant . Most monsters tended to extremely aggressive when they were startled . The Dark Dodder slithered out of the container like a snake . Its leaves had bundled together on its body like sharp blades . Da Zi swooped down at it . The plants blade-like leaves grazed against Da Zis body, giving off a grating sound . Then Da Zi sank its teeth into the Dark Dodder . Only then did Gao Peng order the centipede to stop its attack . Wild monsters like the Dark Dodder were usually difficult to tame . Without using such a heavy-handed approach, Gao Peng probably would not have been able to subdue it . Plant-type monsters were also known for their extraordinary self-regenerative abilities . Most of them could grow back a broken limb in less than two days . The Dark Dodder was now trembling like a leaf . It hurriedly slithered away as it saw Da Zi moving towards it . Gao Peng frowned . At first, he had thought about taming the Dark Dodder to become part of his team . In his opinion, a good team was one that covered all aspects, such as drawing enemy fire, aerial support, and long-range firepower . Right then, Gao Peng didnt think the Dark Dodder was even worthy of a place in his team . It was just too weak compared to his other familiars, in terms of level or grade . Still, Gao Peng believed that he could draw out the Dark Dodders potential . He just needed to tame it . I guess well just keep it as test subject for now . Once its tamed, Ill let Grandpa give it to someone else, he said before ordering Da Zi to chase the Dark Dodder back into the container . He locked the container back in the laboratory inside a chamber . That night, Dumby came home from the slaughterhouse . Gao Peng noticed that its bones were now gleaming, as if someone had polished them . He was also surprised to see that Dumby had reached Level 33 . So this is how much a familiar can level up with the right method, he thought . However, not everyone could level up their familiars the way Gao Peng did . After all, most people didnt have access to a slaughterhouse like he did . At this rate, Dumby will be able to hit Lord-tier before the World Youth Trainer Champions.h.i.+ps . Gao Peng began feeling excitement bubbling inside him . The day of the Champions.h.i.+ps was drawing close . It was a few minutes past six in the evening . Gao Peng suddenly realized that he hadnt slept in his universitys dormitory in quite some time . Most of his nights had been spent in his grandfathers villa . Grandfather had not returned home yet . He had been called away on urgent business to Yuzhou that afternoon, and he had even brought the White Dragon along with him . Gao Peng decided then that he would sleep in his dormitory that night . It would be a waste of money to not sleep in his dormitory at least once considering that he had already paid for it . Gao Peng went to the garage . The garage door slowly opened, and a light flickered to life on the ceiling, revealing rows of expensive-looking cars left untouched in the garage . He decided to drive a black all-terrain car out of the garage . Just as he drove past the villas gates, a figure appeared in front of it . Goldie stood solemnly before Gao Pengs car, clad in a yellow feather coat . He poked his head out of the window and said, Goldie, what are you doing here? Goldies quack echoed in Gao Pengs head . Master, stop!