Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 802 - 348: Evolution of the Coral Insect! Hope for the Rainbow Dragon! (Part 2)

Is this really a name the Ray Saint came up with? Shangshan? It signifies supreme goodness, much like how water attains its ultimate virtue.

Su Ping gazed at the Water Dragon, feeling quite surprised.

However, the beast displayed no intention of acknowledging him. Its deep blue eyes cast a fleeting glance his way before averting, and it even snorted, sending a few bubbles drifting upward.

It was clear that its personality had absolutely nothing to do with its noble name.

Had it not been for the commands of its master, it would not have deigned to look at such a lowly ant.

Su Ping remained unfazed by the arrogance typical of the Dragon Clan.

In the past, to build even a sliver of trust with Master Zhu’s Da Huang, he had spent over two months of daily bonding before the dragon allowed him to touch its horns.

And even then, that was largely thanks to his Zhou Tian Five Elements Physique.

The situation with this Water Dragon seemed identical.

Su Ping hadn’t expected immediate acceptance, recalling how Qin Erlong’s Mu Long had been just as aloof.

Unless you prove your strength and worth, there is simply no way to win such dragons over, regardless of any flattery or attempts at appeasement.

To them, ‘ants’ are destined to be treated with disdain.

But then, things changed.

The Water Dragon, known as ‘Shangshan,’ stopped in its tracks. Its indigo eyes fixed intensely on Su Ping, displaying a look of startling, human-like suspicion and confusion.

Su Ping offered a faint smile and activated his unique Talented Ability: Dragon Might.

This was an innate power awakened via the Divine Dragon Codex, capable of projecting an aura that specifically affects insectoid and scaled pet beasts.

The Water Dragon pondered with suspicion; why did this human seem so different from the ordinary ants it knew?

Without pausing to deliberate, Su Ping dived into the river with a splash, swimming gracefully.

As the weather remained mild, the cooling Heart of Water left Su Ping feeling refreshed in both body and mind.

Utilizing both Underwater Breathing and Dragon Might, Su Ping moved through the depths with the same ease he possessed on land.

The aquatic creatures lurking in the dark waters dared not draw near, held at bay by the presence of his Dragon Might.

Of course, compared to Su Ping’s nascent Dragon Might, the true authority resided with the massive Water Dragon following the Ray Saint.

The local beasts were so terrified that they didn’t even dream of attacking or fleeing—they could only tremble in the depths.

After a contemptuous look at the small fry, the Water Dragon followed Su Ping past the resistance of the Water Element Barrier and arrived at the sprawling, circular Rainbow Coral cluster.

Following the Ray Saint’s silent command, it suppressed its own Dragon Might.

The multicolored brilliance of the coral illuminated the underwater landscape more vividly than any light on the surface, casting reflections like a massive neon sign.

Compared to when Su Ping had first discovered the Rainbow Coral Worm, the coral itself had nearly doubled in size.

Natural growth could never account for such rapid expansion.

This was the direct result of a specialized technique Su Ping had acquired at the Breeder Association, which involved consuming expensive resources to nurture it.

Sensing Su Ping’s presence, the shimmering Rainbow Coral flickered even more rapidly, as if it were greeting his return.

Su Ping’s expression shifted, and he pulled an item from his Beast Taming Space.

While the initial stage of the Rainbow Dragon’s evolution method was simpler than he had anticipated, it required more than just letting the Water Dragon devour the coral insects. Certain preparations remained vital.

He held a strange flame, or rather, a glowing blue seed.

It wasn't a high-ranked item, just a Commander Level resource known as a Linlang Star.

It was regarded as a rare, Light System material.

Its purpose was remarkably simple: it could absorb scattered light and compress it into a tangible form.

Such items were rarely utilized in standard pet cultivation, yet it was essential here.

"Little one, do not fear, this is entirely for your benefit."

His Psychic Communication pulsed through the water, vibrating within the coral reefs to reach the Rainbow Coral Worm hidden inside.

The intelligence of insect beasts is naturally limited, and despite the rarity of the Rainbow Coral Worm, its rank remained average.

Still, it seemed to grasp his intent, however confused it remained.

As the Linlang Star began to bloom, Su Ping produced a custom-made nutrient blend he used for the creature, spiked with extra ingredients to provide a massive surge of energy.

True enough, moments later, a tiny figure emerged from the cracks in the reef, crawling toward Su Ping’s palm.

The worm was no larger than a human thumb, yet the multicolored light it radiated was breathtakingly beautiful.

An adult Rainbow Coral Worm is a treasure whispered about by countless aquatic beasts, yet here, it lay docilely in Su Ping’s hand as the currents danced around them.

Even the Ray Saint watched with genuine interest.

In that moment, he realized that perhaps this young man wasn't joking after all.

He wasn't merely experimenting on a precious creature; he truly possessed the confidence to back his claims.

As the Linlang Star appeared in his hand and the Rainbow Coral Worm began to feast, the brilliant light erupted, instantly wrapping the creature in its glow.