Bai Ze.
The auspicious beast of mythology, capable of speech, understanding all things, and knowing matters of spirits and gods. It is regarded as a symbol of wisdom!
But is the mutated Black Velvet Lion before them, or rather the White Velvet Lion, truly the legendary Bai Ze of myth?
Naturally, that's impossible.
Perhaps by some coincidence, this White Velvet Lion's appearance overlaps somewhat with the Bai Ze, but its essence remains just a mutated Black Velvet Lion with a spiritual attribute. Apart from its looks, it has nothing to do with the true Bai Ze.
But even if it's not the real Bai Ze, so what? They could find a way to evolve it later, right? Heita really didn't believe that the power of the Star Gods couldn't make this soul beast evolve!
Once this White Velvet Lion evolved to a certain level, would the question of whether it's real or fake even matter?
Moreover, under Heita's perception, although this White Velvet Lion only developed the spiritual attribute after mutation, its cultivation of spiritual power far surpassed the Purple Spirit Wolf and the mermaid from before, making it the most suitable soul beast in the entire Donghai City Spirit Transmission Tower for Heita.
"How about it, little Heita, do you like this soul beast? What's the price?"
Seeing Heita's focused eyes shining with light, Yuan Bao'er knew it was her turn to act.
She had noticed the little spirit transmission master's subtle actions just now and guessed that after the spiritual power test ended, he would report Heita's information. Because of Heita's talent, the visitor was surely a Title Douluo! Although Mu Chen was also a Title Douluo, Yuan Bao'er herself hadn't reached that level yet!
So, following the principle of buying early to save trouble, Yuan Bao'er directly asked about the price without even bargaining.
"Uh… this thousand-year soul beast is eight million Federation Coins."
Generally, a ten-year soul beast costs only about 70,000; a hundred-year soul beast costs over a million. By logic, although a thousand-year soul beast is expensive, it wouldn't normally be this high. This clearly indicated that this soul beast was special; spending eight million was worth it anyway since Heita wasn't paying.
"Here, go and swipe your card yourself!"
As the wife of a Sacred Artisan, Yuan Bao'er naturally had a VIP membership at the Spirit Transmission Tower, though she didn't often use it.
"Thank you for your patronage. VIP discount 20%, total six million four hundred thousand Federation Coins. This soul beast now belongs to this little friend!"
Heita, watching the scene of the black card being handed over, felt strangely familiar, as if she'd seen this somewhere before. But she quickly pushed away these scattered thoughts—since the money was paid, this White-Winged Lion soul beast belonged to her!
Looking at the soul beast ball in her hand, a smile appeared on Heita's face.
"'Bai Ze,' this will be your name from now on, and your future goal. Move steadily in this direction, little one. I will help you too!"
Spiritual attribute soul beasts generally have higher intelligence than ordinary soul beasts. The White-Winged Lion—or Bai Ze—clearly understood Heita's words and nodded slightly.
In fact, it wasn't only Bai Ze that felt attracted to Heita; Bai Ze also sensed an indescribable sense of closeness from Heita. For a soul beast, finding a human it could bond with was a blessing.
"Well then, no time to waste. Let's head back now; at home you can safely merge with the soul beast."
Since the money was paid, there was no need for Yuan Bao'er and her daughters to linger here. If they ran into any big shots, it would definitely bring trouble.
After speaking, the three prepared to leave, but a voice from outside stopped them in their tracks.
"I heard the Spirit Transmission Tower in Donghai City has a once-in-ten-thousand-years rare little monster. I thought it was some big family's heir, but turns out it's your child, Bao'er~"
The voice came before the person was seen.
Even without seeing her appearance, Heita could sense from her tone that this was a capable and strong woman!
At this, the spirit transmission master immediately showed respect, and Yuan Bao'er's eyes narrowed—both clearly understood the visitor's identity.
Only Mu Xi was at a loss but knew it wasn't her turn to speak; only her mother could handle this.
"Long time no see, Tower Master Leng!"
It was none other than Leng Yaozhu, Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower, Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu.
"Really, Bao'er, calling me 'Tower Master' feels too formal, right? I'm not much older than you!" The beauty with a jade-like complexion and fiery aura quickly strode in from outside. Just one glance at her was enough to feel her vibrant energy—truly the Spirit Transmission Tower's number one beauty.
"You go handle other matters first; I'll receive these guests!"
Finding an excuse, she sent the earlier spirit transmission master away and immediately came beside Yuan Bao'er. Yet her eyes kept glancing at the small figure beside them, full of astonishment.
"So this is the child with a spiritual power of 378 points?"
"Bao'er, just call me sister. Since we get along well, let me take a little advantage!" Leng Yaozhu was warm and approachable, and as a Title Douluo, though smiling, she still radiated a strong pressure.
"Then I'll respectfully accept, Sister Leng."
"Are these two little cuties your daughters? So pretty! When you go to the Spirit Ascension Platform, come find me! Auntie will let you in for free!"
Though Leng Yaozhu's target was Heita, she didn't want to neglect the other child, so she generously offered both children free access to the Spirit Ascension Platform as Vice Tower Master.
Mu Xi knew she had decent talent as Mu Chen's daughter and was worth recruiting, but compared to Heita, the gap was large. Also, how did the Mu family suddenly have another child? Leng Yaozhu had no news of this?
"Mu Xi, Heita, say thank you to Auntie Leng!"
Though extremely unwilling, Yuan Bao'er accepted this free opportunity. Everyone understood that "free" was often the most costly!
"Thank you, Auntie Leng!" (x2)
Heita and Mu Xi, knowing a little about this important figure, immediately bowed and expressed thanks, judging from their mother's attitude.
"Such polite children! Bao'er, with these two prodigies, you'll be well-off in the future!"
"Not at all, as long as they don't trouble me, that's enough."
Clearly, they were all being polite, but Leng Yaozhu knew patience was key and didn't immediately shift the topic to Heita.
Anyway, since they were blocked here, how could they run?
The four's footsteps echoed in the hall, and their conversation was lively. Mostly, Leng Yaozhu and Yuan Bao'er spoke, while Heita and Mu Xi quietly waited, until…
"Haha, didn't expect to meet Tower Master Leng here, really have some leisure! Unlike me, this old man is always busy!"
A rough voice came from afar, and Yuan Bao'er's eyes brightened immediately.
Finally, he was here!
When the spirit transmission master sent the message, Yuan Bao'er had also informed Mu Chen to hurry over, just in case. As expected, a Title Douluo-level Leng Yaozhu had arrived…
Even during the short walk in the corridor, Yuan Bao'er noticed Leng Yaozhu glancing at Heita behind her every few seconds. The meaning was obvious. Unfortunately, Yuan Bao'er was not a Title Douluo yet and couldn't intervene much.
But now that Mu Chen had come, this farce could end!