Liu Yi then realized the time was up and said to Ziyue and Chiying, "Let's go."
Chiying took one last look back at the Dragon Ridge, then followed. After its evolution, its size no longer allowed it to coil on Liu Yi's shoulder, so it could only fly by her side.
When they exited the large door, Ping Yuanliang was already waiting there.
Seeing Chiying's significantly increased size compared to before, his eyes instantly widened: "This... this evolved? In three days? No, that's not right, was it already at the Junior peak stage for a long time?"
"Yes, Chiying was fortunate enough to complete its evolution here." Liu Yi didn't offer much explanation.
Ping Yuanliang watched their departing figures and suddenly reacted: "How can it fly now? Did it gain the Flying attribute?"
...
Liu Yi, along with Ziyue and Chiying, left the [Dragon Vein Ridge] and returned to the Beast Tamer Association's Main Building.
The front desk staff members showed surprised expressions when they saw Chiying by her side.
"Student Liu Yi, your Moling Dragon evolved?" a staff member couldn't help but ask.
Liu Yi nodded, "Yes, it completed its evolution in the [Dragon Vein Ridge]."
The staff exchanged shocked glances, and one of them quickly picked up a communicator: "I'll notify Director Fang immediately."
The staff member's trembling fingers dialed Fang Ning's communicator. From the other end, Fang Ning's lazy voice replied, "Hello? Administrative Hall, Fang Ning. What is it?"
"Director Fang!" The staff member's voice was filled with excitement, "The Moling Dragon evolved! Right there in the [Dragon Vein Ridge]!"
"What?!" Fang Ning's voice instantly rose an octave, and the sound of something being knocked over came from the communicator. "Say that again?"
"Student Liu Yi's Moling Dragon evolved! It's right now in the Beast Tamer Association's Main Building lobby!"
Silence lasted five seconds on the other end, then Fang Ning's calm voice returned: "Impossible. You must have woken up too early and are hallucinating. How long has Liu Yi had a contract with her Moling Dragon? How could it evolve so quickly? Are you mistaken? Did you see someone else's Dragon-type pet?"
The staff member looked awkwardly at Chiying, then at Liu Yi: "Uh... it really is the Dragon-type pet Student Liu Yi brought..."
Fang Ning: "Then let Liu Yi take the call."
Liu Yi took the communicator from the staff member's hand: "Director Fang, this is Liu Yi."
"Student Liu Yi." Fang Ning said with a chuckle, "It's indeed the day you're supposed to finish your three days of cultivation in the [Dragon Vein Ridge]. Your Moling Dragon must have benefited greatly, right? Oh, perhaps your Silver Snow Fox's latent energy also increased. And, well, your meditation inside should have also yielded good results."
After that, Fang Ning ran out of things to say and fell silent for another five seconds, then cautiously asked, "You... your Moling Dragon really evolved?"
Liu Yi looked at Chiying flying beside her and said helplessly, "Director Fang, Chiying truly evolved. It's now called Moling Dragon."
A rustling sound came from the communicator, sounding like Fang Ning pacing back and forth: "No, no, no, this defies all logic, even when calculating based on the evolution cycle of the most talented Dragon-type pets..."
Suddenly, Fang Ning's voice turned serious: "Student Liu Yi, did your Moling Dragon accidentally consume any prohibited items?"
Liu Yi: "..."
The staff member nearby quickly interjected: "Director Fang! The Moling Dragon looks very healthy, and it evolved within the [Dragon Vein Ridge]!"
Just then, another voice came from the communicator: "Fang Ning, what are you raving about? If there's a problem, hurry to the Beast Tamer Association; don't cause trouble at home."
Then, a clattering sound came from the communicator, followed by Fang Ning's shout: "Where's my jacket?! Student Liu Yi, please wait at the Beast Tamer Association; I'll be right there!"
Liu Yi handed the communicator back to the staff member, who smiled awkwardly: "Director Fang might be a little excited."
She nodded in understanding.
Liu Yi turned to Chiying, who tilted its head, a little puzzled, seemingly not understanding why its evolution would cause such a commotion.
Ziyue, meanwhile, sat crouched to the side, casually wagging her tail, looking as if she'd seen it all before.
Less than ten minutes later, Fang Ning rushed over. She was wearing a jacket that was clearly grabbed in a hurry, and her hair was a bit disheveled.
When she saw Chiying with her own eyes, she was completely stunned.
"It really... evolved," Fang Ning muttered to herself, her eyes wide.
What had she told Cai Lan three days ago?
Something about Dragon-type pets naturally growing a bit slower.
Something about not knowing how long it would take to evolve.
Something about not knowing the method of evolution.
Now look at Student Liu Yi, look at her Moling Dragon—oh, no, it's called Moling Dragon now—it evolved so easily.
Fang Ning took a deep breath, trying to calm herself: "Student Liu Yi, can you come with me to the Administrative Hall VIP Room now to collect basic data for your Moling Dragon?"
Liu Yi nodded: "Yes, Chiying's information also needed to be updated at the Beast Tamer Association after its evolution, so let's do it all together now."
Fang Ning immediately showed a delighted expression: "Excellent! Let's go now!"
She turned to the front desk staff and said, "Immediately notify the Beast Tamer Association's photography team and data analysis team to gather in the Administrative Hall VIP Room!"
The staff member quickly picked up the communicator and began contacting the various departments.
Fang Ning, leading Liu Yi and her two pets, hurried towards the Administrative Hall.
Along the way, she kept glancing at Chiying, her eyes full of wonder.
"What was it like when it evolved?" Fang Ning couldn't help but ask.
Liu Yi recalled: "A golden light cocoon, an energy vortex, and the resonance of the entire [Dragon Vein Ridge]."
Fang Ning gasped, "A [Deep Resonance]! That's a phenomenon rarely encountered! And yes, yes, your Chiying was already very special, so it's normal for it to trigger a [Deep Resonance]."
Upon arriving at the Administrative Hall VIP Room, more than a dozen staff members were already waiting.
When they saw Chiying, they all showed shocked expressions.
"Everyone, this is the evolved Moling Dragon," Fang Ning introduced. "We need to fully record all of its data."
The staff members gathered around Chiying, excitedly discussing:
"Oh my goodness! The size change is too obvious!"
"Look at the shape of its dragon horns, they're even more majestic than before its evolution."
"Wait... it can fly without wings? Did it gain the Flying attribute?"
These words struck Fang Ning like lightning.
She sharply turned her head to look at Chiying, only then noticing that it had indeed been hovering in the air the entire time.
"That's right!" Fang Ning slapped her forehead. "I was so excited just now that I didn't even notice this crucial point!"
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