Over the next two days, Ye Bai visited the black market and obtained amethyst wood.
This wood emits a faint fragrance and is often used as a calming incense.
Meanwhile, at the breeding center, the second-level sunflower had successfully evolved into a third-level Sunflower King. As a result, several of its offshoots also advanced to the second level, significantly improving the quality of the produced sun nectar.
However, Ye Bai recalled the system's special warning about the unique properties of Sunflower King's nectar.
Thus, all nectar produced by the Sunflower King was retained by Ye Bai and Da Hui for personal use, rather than being sold.
Business at the breeding center had been thriving recently. Thunder Pig was adopted by a retired prosecutor.
Although Thunder Pig had an issue with its electric-generating organ, its extremely sensitive sense of smell made it capable of detecting medicinal scents, which impressed the buyer.
The chameleon, on the other hand, was purchased by Sophia's butler—an avid reptile enthusiast who especially enjoyed the feeling of cold scales wrapped around his neck.
Under Ye Bai's guidance, the Thousand-Change Silkworm mastered a powerful rolling skill that could change the course of battle.
The intelligence system had also updated with detailed information about the approaching beast tide and methods for defense:
1. The beast tide will invade from the northwest edge of Jiaying City, near the river.
2. Burrowing Rats that consume large quantities of flesh and blood will evolve into second-level Bloodthirsty Rats. These rats are frenzied and difficult to control. The "blood core" found in their bodies can be used to craft the "Bloodthirsty Potion."
Potion Recipe:
Blood core ×10
Bloodthirsty Grass ×5
Amethyst Wood (10g)
3. Drill Rats evolve into Steel Drill Rats after devouring a significant amount of metal. Their claws are razor-sharp, and their defenses are formidable. Their only weakness is the bridge of their nose.
4. Every 100 Burrowing Rats are commanded by a slightly larger leader. Eliminating the leader causes temporary chaos among the swarm.
5. Wang Jinyin, president of the Jiaying City Pet Union, can receive emergency information via his encrypted email: 126@[email protected]
6. Gophers were spotted invading Shenshan Middle School's perimeter but were repelled by a mysterious expert. Second-level sunflowers are natural enemies of gophers, and their nectar effectively drives them away.
7. The spatial rift in the secret realm will remain open for one day only. Afterward, it will self-repair, and the coordinates will be captured by the Pet Beast Guild's elite members.
8. Blood cores can accelerate the growth of the Thousand-Change Silkworm and may allow it to develop the skill Madness.
9. Gopher rats reproduce rapidly. A pair can birth 7–9 pups within 12 hours, and the offspring mature and begin reproducing in just two more days. They can survive in extreme conditions, including waterlogged environments.
10. Some mutant Burrowing Rats can emit high-frequency soundwaves that disrupt communication devices. These rare individuals contain a unique psychic core that can enhance a beastmaster's spiritual power.
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Ye Bai muttered, "Since this is a beast tide, it's best to alert the authorities. That will help prevent disaster."
"But... I can't risk exposing my identity."
Using multiple IP addresses, Ye Bai anonymously sent the classified information to the Pet Union president's encrypted email.
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Jiaying City Pet Union
President Wang Jinyin was busy with paperwork when a large, steel-armored rhinoceros lazily swung its tail nearby.
This beast, resembling a living mountain, had sharp sword-like ridges on its back, a spiked tail like a meteor hammer, and a horn shaped like a blade—clearly bred for combat.
Suddenly, Wang received an encrypted message marked "SOS," immediately capturing his attention.
"Who sent this? Very few people know this address…"
Upon opening the email, his eyes widened—a beast tide and a secret realm rift?
These keywords sent a chill down his spine.
"The invasion will start in the northwest corner, near the river…"
Though the predicted scale was smaller than expected, it still demanded a massive response.
Pacing with hands clasped behind his back, Wang Jinyin silently absorbed the data. Though it hadn't happened yet, the details felt chillingly accurate.
He pressed a button on his desk: "Secretary, summon the union's leadership. We need an emergency meeting."
Shortly after, sleepy executives entered the conference room. Seeing the grave look on Wang's face, they quickly quieted down.
He projected the email on the screen.
"Everyone, read this."
After reading it, the mood in the room grew heavy.
A beast tide—these disasters were etched into human history with blood. No one wanted such a tragedy to repeat in Jiaying City.
"But President," someone finally asked. "How do we know the email is genuine? What if it's a hoax?"
The question came from Fa Yuan, a bald third-level Diamond Warrior Monk.
Instead of answering directly, Wang posed his own question:
"My email is highly confidential. Most of you don't even know it. So how did this person find it—let alone provide detailed coordinates and specifics about the beast tide?"
"There's only one explanation: this person possesses an incredibly rare ability—precognition."
"They must have seen the events that will unfold in Jiaying City… and contacted us to help avert disaster."
"How else could they know so much?"
The room fell silent. Everyone was shaken.
Just then, Wang's secretary rushed in and whispered something in his ear.
A knowing look appeared on Wang's face.