He works here four hours after school each day, earning 20 federal coins as his reward - not bad at all!
His parents each worked a single day, earning them one hundred federal dollars.
As soon as the iron-beaked bird emerged from its cage, it flew to Su Bai's shoulder, affectionately rubbed his cheek, and let out a loud chirping cry.
Su Bai's frowning brows stretched out as he stared into the fist-sized iron-beaked sparrow and thought to himself: "Perhaps being an orchard keeper would be better than starving to death or fighting fierce beasts."
"Yeah, that sounds nice."
"But why am I feeling so unwilling?"
"Why!"
As if feeling Su Bai's grief and anger, the iron-beaked bird became enraged and flew over at a caterpillar. With ease, its hard iron beak pierced through its epidermis, decimating its central nervous system.
Su Bai, feeling fatigued, slumped against a corner and fell asleep in a daze.
After some time had elapsed, and night had fallen upon us, the iron-beaked bird was still flying but at a much slower speed.
"Why should I give up?" Su Bai's eyes became steadier as she said this.
"Ding has successfully killed the 100,000th caterpillar. With enough energy stored up, the system is activating..."
"Ding, the system is activated!"
"Ding, the host's talent has been awakened! Double contract!"
"Ding, the current number of pets is 1/2!"
"Ding, your experience is complete. Do you wish to upgrade the Iron Beak Sparrow's level?"
Su Bai was dumbfounded to discover what had occurred.
Has Your golden finger finally arrived?
"Ding, your experience is complete. Would you like to upgrade the iron beak sparrow's level?"
Su Bai subconsciously responded with, "Upgrade."
Within seconds, a soft white light shone upon the Iron-beaked Sparrow and it seemed to swell like a balloon under Su Bai's gaze.
Within half a minute, the iron-beak bird had completely altered its face.
From its original size of a fist, this bird now boasts an incredible wingspan of more than half a meter!
Su Bai would never have known that this bird was an original iron-beaked sparrow if not for its striking features!
"Ding, the level has been raised, black iron's current level has dropped and related talents and skills are being nurtured."
"Ding, the talent is fixed - epic talent and speed!"
"Ding, fixed skills, common skills, and iron feathers."
"Ding, it has been determined that the current host's pet number is not filled. Please ensure you contract in time."
Su Bai was struck with a series of beeps but only felt his head being bombarded once. Dizzy and uncertain of what had transpired, he looked around for help.
Subconsciously, Su Bai gazed upon the iron beak and then, a translucent screen appeared before him.
[(Name)]: Iron-beaked sparrow
Current Level: Black Iron Lower
[Current Experience]: 0 of 100
[Talent]: Divine Speed (Epic).
[Skill]: Iron Feather (Normal)
[Notes]: Godly speed enhances a pet's flight speed tremendously.
[Remarks]: Iron Feather greatly increases defense.
[Notes]: Talent and skill levels are divided into five categories: common, rare, epic, legend and myth.
Su Bai pondered, "Surely it should be a feature of the system to enable this?" His confusion continued to fill him with doubts that could only be held within himself.
Su Bai believes that epic talents and rare skills should be highly sought-after, even if there isn't any actual combat involved. She feels certain these individuals would make formidable adversaries.
"Since you can see the iron-beaked bird, can't you spot mine?" Su Bai couldn't help but wonder.
Immediately thereafter, the data on the semi-transparent screen was refreshed.
[(Name)]: Su Bai
[Current Level]: Black Iron Lower
[Talent]: Double Contract
[Battle Pet 1]: Iron Beak Sparrow
[Battle Pet 2]: Empty
[Evolution Point]: 1
[Remarks]: Evolution points can be earned when your pet's level is upgraded, increasing their bloodline concentration and helping them surpass their maximum potential.
"Ding, an unassigned evolution point has been detected - do you wish to apply it on iron-beaked finches?"
Su Bai declared without hesitation, "Use!"
Though the Iron Beak Sparrow is only of average strength, according to existing records, its strongest rival is not even close. Still, Su Bai is unwilling to part with the battle pet that has followed him for three years. Now that there is an opportunity to enhance its power, it would be natural for Su Bai to use it directly.
With the evolution point, the iron-beaked sparrow let out a whimper as its feathers fell off its body, then black feathers sprouted back again in dim light - giving off an amazing metallic sheen!
With each successive evolution of the iron-beaked bird, its wingspan has increased to almost one meter!
The mouth has taken on a more defined shape, appearing slightly narrower and sharper.
"Ding, the evolution is complete. The bloodline of the Sky Steel Crow has been activated and our progress stands at 25%."
Su Bai reflected with calm assurance on another miraculous transformation.