Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 591: Chapter 273: Lighting Up the Divine Dragon Codex! Special Talent!_2

Su Ping felt no reluctance.

In the future, whenever the Paperman Pet Beast was mentioned, Su Ping’s name would inevitably be associated with it.

Moreover, as the Breeder who had truly cultivated the Paperman’s prospects, Su Ping wanted to see the Paperman shine even brighter, becoming active across all fields and tiers.

At the same time, the potential of Paper Body Joint was immense!

So immense that even Su Ping, its developer, doubted he had tapped even one percent of it—a fact made clear by the Five Elements Sword Box the little Paperman itself had figured out. He knew that on his own, it would be difficult to unlock the Paperman’s full potential, and he was eager to see what kinds of innovations other Beast Tamers, with their diverse approaches, might develop if they learned how to cultivate Papermen.

Zhu Hong looked at Su Ping and smiled faintly. "You, my boy! If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be fueling the enemy if countries like the Lion Nation and Eagle Country got wind of this?"

"Uh..." Su Ping scratched his head. He had genuinely forgotten about that.

"Hahaha, just teasing you. I and the Holy Dragon fully support your actions!" The anxiety that had troubled Zhu Hong for the past few days finally subsided.

"Ah? But what you just said..."

"You rascal, what on earth did they teach you at the Basic Academy! The Paperman is an indigenous Undead Pet Beast primarily found in our Dragon Nation; other countries have very few! Starting next month, the Paperman will be added to the Dragon Nation’s list of prohibited Pet Beasts for export!

"All customs checkpoints, air freight, and Beast Tamers entering or leaving Dragon Country will be prohibited from taking Papermen out of the country. Although some smuggling will inevitably occur, as long as large numbers aren’t dispersed, it won’t have a significant impact! As for rapidly breeding a large number of Papermen without any established foundation, that is even more difficult.

"After all, before this, they were considered low-level Pet Beasts, the shame of the Necromancy System. Other countries wouldn’t have paid them any mind," Zhu Hong said, smiling.

Su Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Da Huang, standing nearby, regarded the young man with a complicated expression.

Although, up to this point, Da Huang would have said he thoroughly detested this brat, he had to admit...

Whether it was the Fire Phoenix Su Ping had encountered early on, or the Paperman’s unbelievably powerful evolution that Da Huang had witnessed develop step-by-step—it was all connected to Su Ping. These events undeniably demonstrated Su Ping’s talent and potential.

Such talent and potential were enough for Da Huang to acknowledge him.

Especially since this fellow possessed a Dragon Emblem!

This signified that the young man could enter Dragon City in the future, and perhaps even become involved in some of its internal affairs.

That detestable she-dragon, besides being powerful herself, had numerous backers and allies. If possible, I should secure some allies in advance, Da Huang mused.

Consequently, the fully evolved Forest Dragon unusually lowered its head before Su Ping, swaying its massive skull slightly.

Su Ping stared, bewildered, as he watched the beast bobbing its head as if having a fit, not quite understanding what was happening.

What’s this undead dragon up to now?

Zhu Hong smiled faintly. "Da Huang acknowledges you. Touch its Dragon Horn."

Hmm?

Su Ping looked at Da Huang, which was still bobbing its head, not quite comprehending.

Touch its Dragon Horn?

Come to think of it, that seemed right. When Su Ping had previously ridden Da Huang, although the dragon hadn’t resisted his presence, it had consistently prevented Su Ping from touching its Dragon Horn. Su Ping had assumed it was some kind of taboo and hadn’t given it much thought. Now it seemed there was some sort of ritualistic significance to it?

"The Dragon Horns are one of the sources of a Divine Dragon’s power. Being allowed to touch them signifies that one’s relationship with that member of the Dragon Clan has reached a certain level—at least one of considerable friendship and intimacy. Hahaha, it seems Da Huang is quite fond of you, even if he won’t admit it!" Zhu Hong boomed, laughing heartily.

Su Ping, however, was suddenly struck by a realization, and his eyes lit up.

Does this mean our relationship will become extremely close? Does it imply my relationship with this Dragon Clan member has reached a certain degree? Could it be that I can now successfully illuminate the Yellow Dragon Catalog entry, something I’d previously given up on?

And so, meeting Da Huang’s approving gaze—which seemed to say, ’Kid, I’ve got high hopes for you’—Su Ping slowly reached out and touched the Dragon Horn. It resembled a deer antler, a blend of tan-yellow and greenish-blue.

No dazzling light flared, nor did any dramatic ripple appear. There was only a subtle coolness at his fingertips and an indescribable sensation of vitality.

It felt as if he were touching the very lifeblood of a creature, like a constantly pulsing vessel.

Truly unique.

But Su Ping had no attention to spare for the sensation in his hand.

At this moment, his entire focus was on the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas.

And just as he’d hoped, the moment Su Ping touched the Dragon Horn, a light flashed on the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas.

Then, a Catalog entry that made Su Ping’s heart pound with excitement materialized within his perception.

This was a dragon Su Ping was very familiar with. It resembled the Five-clawed Golden Dragon on the Dragon Emblem. However, what Su Ping hadn’t anticipated was... this Catalog entry wasn’t for the Yellow Dragon or the Earth Dragon? The one he had just illuminated was supposed to be the Yellow Dragon’s Catalog entry, wasn’t it?