Jiang Han stared at the system prompt, his heart pounding in his throat. In the end, rationality succumbed to impulsiveness, and he chose to agree.
"This wave seems to be on top, but my main consideration is... is..."
Jiang Han racked his brain, trying to analyze a perfect double standard reason for himself. "It's probably due to high luck, good looks, a not-too-low probability, and even if the advancement fails, the pet won't disappear. The mainline quest difficulty is immense, and world quests require me to be at odds with players from the entire Meirui region. The pressure is enormous, and that's probably it."
Discerning individuals could see that it was these various difficulties that forced the typically rational Jiang Han to reluctantly agree.
He, too, had no other choice.
That sense of oppression could only be borne alone.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: You used the item [Pet Advancement Stone]. Please choose the pet you want to advance!
"Dark Thunder Tiger!"
Jiang Han answered in a deep voice, his emotions surging. If this advancement succeeded, his strength would probably soar like a rocket!
"Swoosh!"
In the next moment, the pet advancement stone cracked open, a stream of bright red energy overflowed, entering the body of the Dark Thunder Tiger.
"Roar!"
The young Dark Thunder Tiger let out a roar, its momentum skyrocketing. It then curled up again, transforming from purple to black thunder gradually, forming a sphere, as if undergoing further metamorphosis.
Jiang Han dared not blink, staring directly at this scene, emotions roiling, waiting anxiously for the result. "If it advances further, it should be Celestial-grade, or one step away from Celestial-grade..."
Although the official explanation didn't explicitly state that above Celestial-grade was Divine-grade, the gap in aptitude between the two from Jia Jia Jia's attributes should not be substantial. Topping Celestial-grade would likely be an intermediate tier.
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."
This time, it took a full five minutes for the electric currents entwining the Dark Thunder Tiger to slowly dissipate. The Dark Thunder Tiger presented before Jiang Han, agile and lively, had a more elevated spirit. Its fur faintly gained a deep red hue, and it exuded a domineering presence with black wings on its back.
This is...
Advancement success?
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Unfortunately, your Celestial-grade BOSS-level pet [Dark Thunder Tiger] failed to break through to the King-grade!
"Failed to break through?" Jiang Han felt a slight regret.
Targeted!
This must be the system targeting him!
"Perhaps it's still not lucky enough..."
Jiang Han looked at the lucky pearl in the package, reproaching it, "You've disappointed me too much, betraying the organization's trust in you!"
"Ding!"
System prompt: Congratulations! Your Celestial-grade BOSS-level pet [Dark Thunder Tiger], under the influence of the Pet Advancement Stone, has a 20% increase in all attributes and gains the potential to grow into a King-grade!
"..."
Jiang Han was astonished.
Indeed, it was an S-grade item. Even if it failed, it wasn't entirely without gain.
Of course, he didn't think that all pets would gain growth potential after using the advancement stone. If that were the case, the pet advancement stone would likely have a special label.
Perhaps luck played a role?
In this case, the system targeted him but not entirely, and the lucky pearl let him down but not completely...
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Do you want to convert your pet [Dark Thunder Tiger] into a mount? (Note: After conversion, there will be a seven-day cooldown, and conversion cannot be done again during this period)
"Yes!"
Jiang Han agreed without hesitation.
The improvement of a mount, compared to a pet, had a greater impact on one's own strength. Although it was somewhat wasteful of the extra pet participation granted by the Heavenly Scroll, the lacking combat power would eventually be made up for in the future.
In the next moment, the young Dark Thunder Tiger was automatically stored in the package.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Conversion successful. You obtain the Celestial-grade BOSS-level mount [Dark Thunder Tiger]!
Seeing this, Jiang Han stored the Blue Scale Beast, summoned his new mount, and eagerly checked the panel—
[Dark Thunder Tiger] (Young)
Grade: Celestial-grade BOSS Mount
Level: 140
Movement Speed: 80%
Attack: 20%
HP: 50%
Defense: 10%
Effect: Tenacity +20%
Skill: [Advanced Tenacity]
Introduction: A rare tiger-like mount, forcibly raised from Earth-grade to Celestial-grade by the fallen adventurer Jiang Han. Swift as thunder, fast as lightning, possessing the potential and talent to break through to the King-grade.
...
The attributes are a bit lacking, probably due to still being in the young stage.
Seeing this, Jiang Han directly opened the forum in the game, searching for three ways to quickly mature the mount.
One is to feed it, the second is to participate in combat, and the third is to use items that accelerate growth.
"It seems like I need to ride the Blue Scale Beast for a while longer."
Jiang Han stored the Dark Thunder Tiger, summoned the Blue Scale Beast again, mounted it, and patted its head, saying gently, "Brother, when the Dark Thunder Tiger can join the battle, I'll find a moment to release you. Please don't get caught again."
As a Spirit-grade BOSS, the Blue Scale Beast was valuable. Perhaps he should choose to sell it, but "Eternal" was different from other games. Mounts had spirituality.
This Blue Scale Beast, advanced through the blood of the Qilin, was unique. It was also deeply loyal to him. Once it entered the market, it would inevitably be used for amusement, subjected to various humiliations.
Considering the mount might be a bit silly, but in "Eternal," it was not just a tool for getting rich. Even if it was a game, a dream, it was a game worth seriously treating, a dream he didn't want to wake up from.
"Hui hui!"
The Blue Scale Beast called twice, turned its head to look at Jiang Han, and the latter could see gratitude in its eyes.
"Tat tat tat..."
Without lingering too long, Jiang Han continued walking deeper into the Thunder Shadow Gorge.
He came to this place, and unexpectedly obtaining the Dark Thunder Tiger was a pleasant surprise. However, he didn't come specifically for a mount; his main goal was the treasure indicated by the rare treasure map.
After a while, he found the coordinates and began digging.
This time, he dug a large pit five meters deep before finally finding the treasure. It was a scroll he was all too familiar with—
[Bestowal Scroll] (S-grade)
Introduction: A gift from a strong individual often brings immeasurable benefits to the weak.
Effect: After use, unconditionally increases the grade of B-tier and below skills by one level.
...
Relatively speaking, this treasure wasn't as lavish as the previous one, but Jiang Han wasn't excessively greedy.
"B-tier skills..."
Jiang Han opened the skill panel, checking the skills he had learned.
To be honest, due to the fusion
of the unique hidden classes, the Dark Swordmaster and the Holy Radiant Angel, most of his skills had already reached A-tier, and some even S-tier. However, the Bestowal Scroll only worked on B-tier and below skills, making the options extremely limited.
Got it!
Suddenly, Jiang Han's mind shook, focusing on a very special B-tier skill in the skill panel.
No need for many words. Such an amazing skill must be upgraded!