As Shadow lay restrained, Lu Nan felt a strange connection form between them. He hesitated but then tapped on the evolution options. The watch glowed brighter, and the creature's form shimmered, evolving into a stronger variant—a shadow wolf, sleek and formidable, its fur dark as night.
Despite this victory, Lu Nan understood he was still weak and unprepared for the dangers that lay ahead. His survival depended on learning to use this new bond effectively.
He spent the following days training with Shadow, trying to hone their abilities. He discovered that the wolf could phase in and out of shadows, allowing them to evade threats and ambush creatures lurking in the darkness. They spent hours in an open glade, where Lu Nan trained his reflexes, honing his instincts while Shadow darted around him, demonstrating agility and strength.
The connection between them deepened as they trained. Lu Nan learned to trust Shadow's instincts, while the wolf began to rely on Lu Nan's commands. Every growl and flick of Shadow's tail conveyed emotions, forming a silent language that only they could understand.
The bond they forged was essential for survival, but it was not without its challenges. Shadow was fiercely independent, often resisting commands, forcing Lu Nan to learn patience and empathy. The two of them were still strangers in many ways, but as the days passed, they began to synchronize, their movements becoming more fluid as if they were one entity.