The Evolution Compendium
Chapter 32: Pocket Grass (Please collect, please follow, wuwu~)

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Pocket Grass (Please collect, please follow, wuwu~)

Editor: Atlas Studios

(I’ve modified the end of the last Chapter, sob~)

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Human memories are stored in the brain, akin to having a backup. Chu Yi had merely devoured the memories temporarily, creating an effect of forgetfulness. This was also a great thing for Chu Yi. A Silver-ranked bodyguard versus a Silver-ranked baby—the former was definitely better, possessing excellent combat power. With the Ring of Curse in play, he had the Scumbag Female Knight "sleeping" soundly, gradually turning her into a potent weapon in his hands... Well, something like that.

"That’s your Pet Beast, just like Daddy and the fox. Can you summon it?" Chu Yi smiled.

"Pet Beast?"

Jiang Qiuyun tilted her head. She sensed for a moment; it felt somewhat familiar. "Besides the bird, there are two more Pet Beasts."

She closed her beautiful eyes and extended a delicate, fair hand forward—an instinctive reaction.

Chu Yi squinted, gave Bika a look, and began conjuring a dark red shadow with his left hand.

"Yip~"

Bika crouched slightly, her gold-brown eyes shining brightly, staring intently at the Pet Beast about to be summoned. Although Jiang Qiuyun was controlled, her Pet Beasts were no fools. The higher the rank, the greater their intelligence. What Chu Yi wanted to do was tame this group of Pet Beasts (his new muscle).

Sigh... Worrying so much over my daughter, I’m truly a great father, hehe...

BANG!

Soon, a Pet Beast resembling a pitcher plant emerged. It looked very much like the large-mouthed flower creature from ’Little Elves’. It was a Mid-tier Elite, a Pocket Grass, capable of storing food and items. Its attribute was a sub-type of Wood: Grass.

Seeing this Pet Beast, Chu Yi was taken aback. This Pet Beast, apart from its excellent defense and storage capabilities, didn’t seem to have much other use. Its evolution path had only one option: the Low-tier War General-level Greater Pouch Flower, capable of storing even more items. However, the precursor to the Pocket Grass was the Trumpet Sprout, which had many evolution paths, one of which led to the ferocious and tyrannical Overlord Flower.

"Huh?" Jiang Qiuyun felt a touch of familiarity and hugged the Pocket Grass.

"Yo-ho!" The Pocket Grass made an affectionate sound, like a child seeking attention from its mother.

Next, Jiang Qiuyun inserted her hand into the Pocket Grass’s mouth, seemingly searching for something.

The Pocket Grass reacted with visible shock. Its body trembled, and its leaves swayed in response. Deep inside, a delicate, fair hand groped and rubbed, occasionally bumping against the soft, smooth inner wall.

The Pocket Grass looked utterly distressed. It’s going to... It’s going to die... Master has become so unfamiliar, WAHHH!

Chu Yi was speechless.

Soon, Jiang Qiuyun grabbed hold of something and pulled back with all her might, like yanking a stubborn carrot from the ground. Chu Yi and Bika also witnessed a shocking scene. The Pocket Grass, only 1.2 meters tall, had its mouth expand to more than three times its normal size as it spat out a metal rod.

Is this... a Spiritual Giant Cannon? Chu Yi swallowed hard and rushed forward to grab the cannon, fearing Jiang Qiuyun might suddenly turn on him, her previous state having been a pretense all along.

However, this was simply Jiang Qiuyun’s habit after using it many times. Whenever she summoned the Pocket Grass, she would pull the cannon from its mouth to arm herself.

Chu Yi pondered for a moment, then also extended his hand into the Pocket Grass’s mouth. He was curious about what other treasures Jiang Qiuyun had stuffed inside the Pocket Grass. Perhaps there’s a way to unlock those iron chains in there.

The Pocket Grass looked utterly horrified. Being pried open and groped by an unfamiliar man right in front of its master, it looked pleadingly at Jiang Qiuyun. However, Jiang Qiuyun merely blinked her large eyes, her curled eyelashes fluttering slightly, and did not stop him.

"Mmmph... mmmph..." The Pocket Grass shed tears. This is such a strange feeling...

"Huh?" Chu Yi’s hand touched a smooth metal object. He pulled it out. A grenade? At the bottom of the grenade, an inscription read: "Qin Group."

Arms? Chu Yi was stunned. He once again inserted his hand into the Pocket Grass. The Pocket Grass’s whole body trembled, its leaves shaking so violently that some shivered and fell off. Again? He’s doing it again?!

Then, as if performing a magic trick, Chu Yi extracted three large boxes of grenades, several pistols, and a quantity of ammunition from the Pocket Grass.

Is this girl suffering from some kind of firepower insufficiency phobia? Carrying so much weaponry around, shouldn’t the City Defense Army be concerned? Could it be that during missions, she used the Pocket Grass to squirrel away quite a lot of this stuff?

"Ahem, good girl, these firearms are too dangerous. Daddy will keep them safe for you," Chu Yi mentally accepted this "gift." But carrying so many firearms so openly was too conspicuous, so he stuffed them back into the Pocket Grass.

The Pocket Grass collapsed on the ground, looking completely violated.

I need to find a vehicle. Once we enter the Bloody Wilderness, I’ll take them out to use, Chu Yi thought to himself. He then had Jiang Qiuyun retract the Pocket Grass, his gaze fixed on the town where the fighting was gradually subsiding.

The City Defense Army had brought the situation under control. Li Song, the source of the chaos, had been subdued by Qin Shi and captured. He would be investigated for his role in the Life Sect’s conspiracy. As for the peripheral cultists who had caused the riots, their minds were twisted and their flesh grotesquely mutated. Deemed to be of no value, they were executed on the spot.

Are the "benefits" over already? If the fighting had continued, I could have refined more materials, Chu Yi sighed with regret.

At that moment, his Star Bracelet vibrated, displaying a mission notification.

[Mission]: Pursue the Evil God Cultists

[Difficulty]: ★★

[Content]: The Life Sect is performing an evil sacrificial ceremony. Currently, they have fled to the depths of the Bloody Wilderness. All Beast Tamers are to chase and provide clues to the Federation, or slay the cultists.

[Recompense]: Depending on the value of the clues, ranging from 10,000 to 500,000 Federation dollars, contribution points divided according to labor.

[Note]: The cultists carry a contraband with unknown effects. If found, contact the Federation immediately, or submit it for additional rewards.

There were no limitations on the number of participants for the mission. The Federation had offered such significant rewards, indicating that the contraband carried by these cultists was causing the Federation considerable concern and that they were determined to see it eradicated.

Contribution points can unlock Bika’s mutation path, allowing her to ascend to High-tier Elite. I’ll be leveling up by hunting monsters anyway; this mission is just a bonus.

Chu Yi accepted the mission. Under the allure of such substantial rewards, many Beast Tamers would undoubtedly accept the mission. Just providing a few clues could easily earn them a pile of Federation dollars and contribution points, and it didn’t even require them to engage in combat.

「Suddenly.」

A ripple swept through the air, instantly setting up a barrier.

"Great Master!" Asa and his subordinates emerged from a shadowy area, their eyes filled with utter adoration.

Chu Yi, who had been about to engage in combat, rubbed the Ring of Curse. He immediately adopted a cold expression and maintained his silence, waiting for their explanation.

It turned out that just as there was a Life Sect presence in the town, there was also a Gray Mist Sect presence, albeit with significantly fewer members. Upon discovering the unfolding situation in the area and worrying that their Divine Master might not be able to cope, Asa had rushed over to offer support. Instead, he found his Divine Master looking as inscrutable as ever.

Asa connected the dots: the Divine Master’s reasons for residing at the hotel, His contacting them... It all became clear! The Divine Master had discerned the Life Sect’s entire plan and, with a seemingly casual move, demolished the enemy’s scheme just as it was about to succeed!

This was all part of His plan! The magnificent Divine Master, His wisdom shines brighter than the stars! The sheer brilliance of His intellect is so dazzling! Asa felt himself involuntarily awed yet again, his mind reeling with such excitement that he felt his head might just split into twelve pieces!