What does it mean when a pet evolves incorrectly?

"Whoosh—Bang!!!"

A sharp whistle, seemingly capable of tearing the night sky apart, suddenly came from the depths of the dense forest in the northeast, shattering the tranquility that had just emerged in the area.

Immediately afterwards, a blinding bright red light, like a shooting star moving in reverse, shot rapidly into the night sky, which was fragmented by the tree canopy, and exploded with a bang when it reached its highest point!

Even under the heavy cover of branches and leaves, the blazing red orb was clearly visible, instantly illuminating half of the dark sky. The light lasted for several seconds before slowly dissipating.

"Signal flare!"

"Someone is calling for help!"

Several low shouts immediately rose from the ranks.

Li Haotian's expression changed slightly, his gaze shooting like lightning towards the direction from which the signal flare had risen, his brain working at lightning speed.

According to their reconnaissance, the direction of the Yuanshan Club's advance coincided closely with the direction from which the signal flare appeared!

This is very likely a signal flare launched by the Yuanshan Club.

"Xiao Zhang!"

Li Haotian turned around abruptly and quickly ordered, "You're the fastest, go check the situation first, we'll be there shortly."

"clear!"

Zhang Zhi's spirits lifted, and he raised his arm and swung it sharply.

"Gah—!!!"

The next moment, a sharp, piercing cry came from the dense canopy above everyone's heads.

The leaves shook violently, and a huge shadow, like a sharp blade tearing through the night, suddenly broke free of the branches and leaves, swooping down and bringing with it a strong gust of wind that made the clothes of the people below flutter.

This is a strangely shaped bird of prey.

Its wingspan is nearly four meters, and its entire body is covered with special feathers that shimmer with a dull metallic luster and have sharp, blade-like edges, which shimmer with a cold, bluish-gray sheen under the night light.

Its head resembles that of an eagle, but its beak and the area around its eyes are covered with bright blue luminous patterns like those on a circuit board, and its eyes are incredibly blue.

Its wingtips and tail are not ordinary feather structures, but rather like the most precisely forged alloy blades, layered upon each other, with edges gleaming coldly, emitting an air hum similar to that of an engine running when in flight.

Lin Chen raised his head slightly, his eyes flashing.

This is Zhang Zhi's initial pet, the Ironwing Dragon Lizard.

【Species Name: Ironwing Dragon Lizard】

【Attributes: Mechanical, Wind】

[Race Rank: Mid-Elite]

This is a mechanical pet beast that has been artificially modified and implanted with some mechanical structures. It is extremely fast and has a strong load-bearing capacity. It has been raised by Zhang Zhi for many years and has already reached the third tier of strength.

The Ironwing Lizard deftly circled and hovered steadily about two meters above the ground, with a strong airflow blowing through the vegetation below.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Zhi took two steps forward, leaped into the air, and precisely grabbed the specially made saddle handle on the back of the Ironwing Dragon Lizard, flipping himself onto it with fluid and swift movements.

"Gah—!"

The Ironwing Lizard let out a high-pitched cry, its wings suddenly flapping, and the dull metallic luster instantly brightened, as if energy was flowing within them.

Its massive body accelerated suddenly like an arrow released from a bow, speeding almost straight towards the forest in the northeast, quickly becoming a blurry black dot in the night.

"Awooo!"

The Azure Hound, which Zhang Zhi had left behind, suddenly raised its head and barked incessantly, guiding everyone to follow Zhang Zhi, who was riding an Iron-winged Dragon Lizard to the scene of the incident.

"Keep up! Stay alert."

Without further delay, Li Haotian waved his hand, and the entire rescue team immediately set off quickly, led by the Azure Hound.

Li Haotian deliberately slowed down by half a step after the group started moving and came to Lin Chen's side.

He looked at Lin Chen's profile, then glanced at the Flameclaw Beast beside him, whose eyes were still bright despite the exhaustion from the series of battles. His lips moved, his expression unusually complex.

Lin Chen turned to look at Li Haotian, who seemed hesitant to speak, and asked, "Uncle Li, what's wrong?"

Li Haotian met Lin Chen's questioning gaze, paused for a moment, as if making a decision, and then said:

"Xiao Chen, I need to find an opportunity to ask your dad about this when we get back..."

Lin Chen: "?"

Li Haotian licked his dry lips, his eyes darting around for a moment, before finally voicing the absurd yet real thought in his mind:

"Are you looking for a sugar daddy?"

Lin Chen: "...?"

I treat you like an uncle, and you actually want to be my godfather?

The rescue team's journey was not easy.

The dense, almost untamed forest was the biggest obstacle. In addition, the undulating terrain severely hampered visibility in the dark, which greatly affected the group's progress.

What's more troublesome is that this area has clearly fallen into complete chaos for some unknown reason.

As the group progresses, they frequently encounter wild beasts fleeing in panic, and also stumble upon dark creatures with bloodshot eyes and strange behavior.

Although they weren't very strong, they slowed down the team's progress.

When the team finally managed to get through an exceptionally dense forest, the view suddenly opened up.

A relatively open valley came into view.

The valley is irregularly shaped like a bowl, with a relatively flat bottom and gradually rising slopes all around, where relatively sparse tall trees grow.

The intense stench of blood, mixed with various chaotic odors, crashed against the faces of the group who had just emerged from the dense forest like a tangible giant wave.

Deafening roars, howls, explosions of clashing skills, and angry shouts from humans intertwined and echoed violently through the valley, assaulting everyone's eardrums.

As far as the eye could see, there was chaos.

Dozens of pets were engaged in a fierce battle in the valley. Even though the scene was chaotic, it was still clear that one side consisted of the dark creatures they had just encountered, while the other side consisted of ordinary pets.

The fighting was most intense near the valley entrance.

Wei Shan fought alongside two intermediate-level beast tamers from the club.

Their faces were deathly pale, sweat mixed with blood and mud rolled down their foreheads, and their eyes were bloodshot.

The three's pets had been in rapidly declining condition due to the continuous fierce battles, and some were even lying on the ground, it was impossible to tell whether they were dead or unconscious.

Above the valley, a massive, bluish-gray figure swooped down with a piercing metallic screech, its sharp alloy wing blades relentlessly slashing at the dark creatures hurtling towards Wei Shan and his companions, relieving some of the pressure.

Zhang Zhi, who had arrived in the area ahead of time, had a grave expression and was breathing heavily.

If he hadn't arrived early, the people at the Yuanshan Club would probably be in dire straits.

Lin Chen's gaze swept quickly across the fierce battlefield and extended rapidly into the valley, where he soon spotted a dozen or so young people protecting the rear.

Zhou Ming leaned against a boulder, his face pale from exhaustion and tension, as he directed the Flaming Eagles, whose bodies were covered in bloody welts.

Most of the others were in a sorry state, their pets were injured, and they formed a circle with fear and exhaustion on their faces, but they all gritted their teeth and persevered, assisting in the defense.

Lin Chen's gaze finally settled on Su Qingyuan.

Unlike the others, she didn't stay in the back, nor did she blindly send her pet to fight.

Su Qingyuan stood at the front with an upright posture. Even though her sportswear was stained and torn in several places, she did not look disheveled.

Her high ponytail was a little loose, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks, which made her face appear unusually calm in the flickering light of the battlefield.

She was using the most concise instructions to direct everyone to deal with the fierce attack from the Dark Race.

The Azure Feathered Wind Bird was not beside her, but rather moved like an azure ghost at a dazzling speed, darting back and forth and launching surprise attacks to relieve the pressure on the other pets. Every attack was precise and deadly.

Under Su Qingyuan's calm command, this group of young people with relatively little combat experience managed to maintain a small defensive perimeter that remained unbroken in such a chaotic and brutal battlefield, relying on their first-tier pets.

Even Li Haotian was surprised when he saw this scene.

This young man not only possesses exceptional personal skills, but his composure under pressure and his precise and efficient command and dispatch abilities are unlike those of a recent high school graduate. He seems more like a professional beast tamer who has experienced countless life-and-death situations and large-scale battles.

A thought flashed through his mind, Li Haotian frowned, and shouted, "Quick! Help!"

Under Li Haotian's command, the rescue team immediately split into several groups and rushed towards the bottom of the valley.

The next moment, Li Haotian turned to the side, looked at Lin Chen whose gaze was burning with intensity, and said hesitantly, "Achen, you..."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Li, I will follow your arrangements."

Li Haotian pondered for a moment and said, "Then you can do whatever you want. Be careful and don't get involved in battles between third-tier pets."

"Okay, Uncle Li." Lin Chen grinned.

He immediately turned to look at the Flameclaw Beast, raised his arm, and shouted, "Let's go, get in!"

"Gaku!"

The Flameclaw Beast raised its head and roared, its claws gleaming with a sharp light.

One person and one pet couldn't wait to join the battle.

Li Haotian watched their retreating figures, a flood of doubts welling up in his heart.

Why is Xiao Chen so excited about the strange pet that everyone else avoids?