The Supreme Mother River, Contract Beast Taming!

Chapter 8 The Supreme Mother River, Contract Beast Taming!

"Uncle Zhou, I choose the Dream Spider!"

Lu Yu was not one to procrastinate and made a decision quickly.

Seeing the burning intensity in Lu Yu's eyes, Zhou Cheng knew he would definitely choose the Dream Spider, and couldn't help but remind him:

"Are you sure?"

"Hmm, I'll choose this one. After all, I've been haunted by nightmares about the sun ever since my parents passed away. I've seen a lot of psychologists, but nothing has helped. This is a good opportunity to let the Dream Spider weave beautiful dreams for me and help soothe my mind. Once I reach the Silver Rank, I can choose some powerful combat-type pets."

Lu Yu's reasons were quite valid. After all, he was considered a madman by many people, so it was normal for him to choose a dream-type pet to regulate his mind.

Zhou Cheng couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

If it weren't for that mission, his parents wouldn't have died, and Lu Yu wouldn't have suffered such a severe blow that caused him to hallucinate.

He brought the Divine Forging Hundred Flowers Wine specifically for this purpose, wanting to take better care of the descendants of his former comrades.

What troubled him even more was that the mission was still incomplete, and failure would trigger a major crisis...

However, the situation has escalated, and I will only be eligible to participate if I successfully advance to the Morning Star level.

Thinking of this, a shadow crossed Zhou Cheng's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and comforted him:

"That makes sense. Besides, this is the last relic of the Dream Eater Cult before its destruction, which has been passed down for thousands of years. Maybe yours is the sacred beast they nurtured. However, you need to carefully plan the spiritual puzzle of the dream system."

Great, I'll take that reason!

Lu Yu scratched his head, with a hint of youthful shyness, but what he was thinking was that once the secret food inheritance was unlocked, all the changes in the Dream Spider could be blamed on the Dream Eater Cult and the "Lord of Eternal Dreamland".

This lays the groundwork for a logical and closed loop to help him become stronger in the future.

After all, there's no one who can stand up to you.

However, Lu Yu did not rush to take the Dream Spider, but instead asked:

"Uncle Zhou, what is the spiritual puzzle?"

Zhou Cheng frequently mentioned this word, implying that it was very important.

I finally asked!

Zhou Cheng revealed a cunning smile and said righteously, "Normally, the Spiritual Puzzle is a secret that you will only know when you become a Gold Beastmaster. However, since you are here to exchange for the Gold Medal, the warden must answer your questions during the process, which is in accordance with the regulations."

All of this was deliberately orchestrated by him. His repeated emphasis on the spiritual puzzle was an attempt to reveal some secret knowledge to Lu Yu. However, as the acting warden, he was not allowed to reveal it proactively according to the rules, but he could answer passively.

Zhou Cheng asked Lu Yu, "Do you know why the Beast Taming Space can accelerate the growth of tamed beasts?"

"Because of the Supreme Mother River, the human's beast-taming space is connected to the Mother River, allowing them to absorb primal spirituality and transform it to nourish their pets. The stronger the human, the faster the transformation efficiency; this is a talent unique to us humans."

Without hesitation, Lu Yu answered that these were the basic contents of the Beast Tamer course.

"That's right, it's because of the Supreme Mother River. Countless worlds and billions of dimensional rules are just grains of sand in the Mother River, only differing in size. She is the origin of all spirituality, and our human beast-taming space is a miracle bestowed by the Mother River."

Zhou Cheng organized his thoughts and continued:

"If we compare the Mother River to the ocean, we humans are like living on a small island called Ignorance in a dark ocean. This ocean is vast and boundless, containing endless secrets, but also endless dangers. If we go directly into the water, all we can wait for is drowning. Therefore, we need a ship to help us navigate."

"A boat?" Lu Yu seemed to have thought of something and asked in surprise, "Does this mean humans can enter the Mother River?"

"Very clever!"

Zhou Cheng, looking like a promising student, glanced at the unsurprised Chi Yue Meng and continued:

"I can tell you that to advance to the Morning Star rank, you must enter the Mother River. The Spiritual Puzzle is like a ship that helps you navigate; the quality of the puzzle pieces determines how far you can travel. Most importantly, it helps you conceal yourself and prevents you from being discovered by some unknown entities..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu murmured, "The Dark Forest Law..."

Zhou Cheng asked疑惑地问道, "Dark Forest? What does that mean?"

"It was written in a book I happened to see..."

Lu Yu didn't hold back, since the sky above this world is also a starry sky. Although it's unknown whether a universe exists, the name is the same, so it's not difficult to understand. He gave a simple explanation.

Akatsuki Meng appeared calm, but the turmoil in her eyes proved that she was not as composed as she seemed.

After hearing this, Zhou Cheng's usually calm face showed a hint of surprise, and he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"This author is quite something. He compares the universe to a dark forest, where every civilization is a hunter with a gun, sneaking through the woods like a ghost, gently parting the branches that block their path, trying their best not to make a sound, and even breathing carefully."

It seems to be about hunting, but it's actually about resource plunder and a chain of suspicion between civilizations. This person has an incredibly vivid imagination; they must be a top-tier expert who has entered the Mother River. I can't help but want to read this book myself. What's its title?

"I've forgotten the name too. I'll look for the title when I get back and tell you next time."

Lu Yu casually quoted a line from a pigeon, after all, he had only read some explanations in his previous life, and he couldn't possibly replicate Liu Cixin's book based on just a few fragmented passages.

Zhou Cheng didn't delve into it further and continued:

"However, you can consider the matter of the Mother River when you reach the Golden Spirituality. What I want to talk about is another ability of the puzzle: balance."

"You should know that humans absorbing spiritual energy causes mutations, which is actually because humans are too close to the Mother River, absorbing too much incomprehensible knowledge. Controlling pets is like installing a filter, however..."

Even filters have their limits. Like water purifiers, they can filter pure water, but one day the filter element will become completely contaminated, leaving only polluted water. The same principle applies to pets. Normal daily use and care are fine; they self-purify, like a lake. However, if they are subjected to frequent battles and their spiritual energy is depleted, over time the "filter element" will become blackened, eventually contaminating the pet. This can lead to drastic personality changes or even mutations that turn them against humans. But pets can't be discarded like ordinary filters. So what should be done?

Lu Yu pondered, and Chi Yue Meng, who was beside him, provided the answer:

"Upgrade it!"

Zhou Cheng nodded in satisfaction and continued, "That's right, it's about upgrading it. Since the original filter isn't durable anymore, we'll use a new beast to support it and create a new balance. And this isn't something we choose randomly; it needs to match the attributes of the first one."

For example, if your girlfriend's first pet is an Abyss-type pet, then she will also choose other pets with negative attributes such as Abyss, Darkness, or Undead. If she insists on choosing a Holy Light-type pet, there is a high chance of conflict and constant rejection, eventually causing the water pipe to burst. Of course, there are also people who have succeeded in mastering multiple extreme attributes and becoming powerful, but those are ultimately exceptions.

Some geniuses from powerful families have inherited their spiritual puzzles through countless years of experimentation, and they have monopolized the related beast taming techniques. Not only does high-frequency combat not affect their mental state, but perfect coordination between beasts also greatly enhances their combat power. Some prodigies can even conceive laws ahead of time...

Okay, I'm getting off-topic. If you choose the Dream type, you need to select beasts with non-conflicting attributes and make sure the spirituality of the beasts is balanced.

Upon hearing this teasing remark about her "little girlfriend," Akatsuki Yume's pupils silently lit up with hearts, and a feeling of joy welled up within her.

Lu Yu was oblivious to the girl's reaction beside him, absorbing this precious knowledge like a sponge, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

A true teaching can be conveyed in a single sentence, while a false teaching can fill countless volumes.

These words alone could save him from countless detours.

Thinking of this, Lu Yu said with genuine gratitude, "Uncle Zhou, thank you!"

"Get lost, don't do this mushy stuff, you grown man!" Zhou Cheng laughed and scolded, then manipulated the roots of the Ghostly Prison Flower to retrieve the Dream Spider's egg from the cave and handed it to Lu Yu.

It didn't feel sticky like I imagined; instead, it felt like touching the finest silk, incredibly smooth.

Faintly, one could sense the faint movements of life within.

Before leaving, Zhou Cheng said something meaningful:

"Don't think you're crazy. You'll find out later that beast tamers... are a fucking bunch of lunatics!"

After saying that, he left a note with his contact information and left gracefully.

Lu Yu chuckled to himself. This old man who loved to show off wasn't as optimistic as he seemed.

Since there's no turning back, why not break through the thorns and see the view from the mountaintop?

After registering the information to receive the beast, Lu Yu, eager to complete the [Key of Truth] and unlock the new inheritance, said he would invite Chi Yue Meng to dinner in a couple of days, to which she remained silent.

"That's it..."

"Xiao Long Bao!"

Lu Yu thought the other party didn't like his meal and was about to say forget it when he heard Chi Yue Meng's voice.

Looking down, although her expression remained calm, one could sense a sense of anticipation.

Although she didn't quite understand why Akatsuki Yume, a young lady from a wealthy family, would like this kind of street food, she figured since the other person liked it, she could save money too, so why not?

"good!"

Lu Yu nodded in agreement. Just then, the bus arrived. He swiped his monthly pass, boarded the bus, and waved goodbye.

Akatsuki Yume watched quietly; her near-perfect appearance drew the attention of all the passengers on the bus.

She only looked away after the bus disappeared from sight, took out her phone, and saw a screenshot of a chat log.

[Moya: The steamed buns outside my house are quite delicious. Please try them sometime.]

Akatsuki's gaze was deep as she murmured:

"I want to eat..."

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On the other side, Lu Yu returned home, quickly locked the doors and windows, drew the curtains, and then inscribed the Beast Taming Array according to the method taught in the textbook. He placed the Dream Spider Egg in the center and dripped a drop of blood onto the cocoon.

hum!

Accompanied by a soft murmur!

As the contract ritual wheel turned, dozens of nodes lit up one after another, and dazzling points of light, like stars, rose from the magic circle, quickly filling the entire room.

The starlight shifted, establishing an invisible connection between him and the Dream Spider before him.

Lu Yu felt his soul gain weight, and a feeling of filial piety washed over him, a longing for rebirth.

The first tamed beast,

Contract successful!

Next up is the creation of Secret Food evolution, please support!

(End of this chapter)