What does it mean when a pet evolves incorrectly?

After successfully contracting the Squirrel, Lin Chen had a thought and summoned its data panel:

[Pet: Little Dog (Local name: Songsong Dog)]

[Level: Tier 1 (126/300)]

【Attribute: Normal】

[Race Rank: Low-level Transcendent]

[Moves: Swift Strike (Beginner), Mind Whisper (Beginner), Dog Roar (Beginner)]

【Intimacy Level: 80】

[Evolution Method: Evolution Experience Points (0/500), Holy Radiance Core x1]

First of all, the Pinepe is currently only at the first level of strength. After all, Lin Chen has been busy raising and training the Flame Claw Beast, and the Pinepe is still in the stage of replenishing its nutrition.

Compared to Flameclaw Beast, Tsukumi is significantly weaker.

Its racial level is only low-level extraordinary, and its three basic skills are only at the beginner level of proficiency. Its overall combat power is far inferior to that of the Flameclaw Beast.

However, Lin Chen currently positions the Squirrel as a support-type pet. Its skills are inherently supportive. The attack power of Swift Strike is average, and Whisper of the Heart is a control skill. The Dog Roar, learned through the TM, is also a control skill that can cause paralysis, immobilization, and mental dizziness to enemies.

In this way, the roles of the two pets become very clear—the Squirrel provides support from the flanks, while the Flameclaw Beast engages in direct combat.

As for the Holy Radiance Crystal Core, the evolutionary resource needed by the Squirrel, Lin Chen searched online and found that it was a relatively expensive light-type resource, the price of which was currently unaffordable for him.

So he decisively looked away and lowered his head to gaze at the little one in his arms.

Now that they've become my partners, they should have their own names like Erhuo. They can't just be called Songsong Dog all the time.

But what should we call him?

Lin Chen stared at the curled-up Songsong dog, lost in thought.

Compared to Flameclaw, Tsukumi's background is relatively ordinary, without a tragic and heartbreaking story of a broken engagement, leaving no room for in-depth exploration.

Looking at Songsong, Lin Chen's eyes suddenly lit up: "How about we name you Nuomi (Sticky Rice)?"

"Mmm?"

Upon hearing the sound, the dog looked up, its bright black eyes staring at Lin Chen for a while before nodding.

It doesn't care what it's called, as long as... as long as it can stay here forever.

When Lin Chen left the bedroom feeling refreshed, he didn't see the Flameclaw Beast. He asked Liu Hui, who was preparing lunch in the kitchen, "Mom, have you seen Erhuo?"

"Erhuo," Liu Hui turned around and pointed to the door, "It ran out by itself earlier, and I thought you had sent it to train."

Lin Chen was taken aback.

These past few days he's been busy meditating at home, often letting Flameclaw go to the training ground downstairs on its own, while he checks its training progress by observing the speed at which it gains experience points.

Lin Chen nodded with satisfaction: "As expected of my pet beast, it's quite self-disciplined."

Then, he looked at the Satsuki dog in his arms and smiled, "Let's go, it's time for you to start training."

When Lin Chen arrived at the training ground in the community, he indeed saw the Flameclaw Beast training alone in a corner, over and over again.

No, its training intensity is greater than in the past few days, and the focus it shows is higher than ever.

What triggered this?

Lin Chen looked confused.

He frowned and thought about it seriously, but he couldn't figure out what had recently triggered the Flameclaw Beast to start training so frantically.

"Gagoo gagoo!"

After completing a basic physical training session, the Flameclaw Beast, slightly out of breath, stared intently at the energy target opposite it, its expression focused and its eyes fierce.

I need to work even harder!

Lin Chen wanted powerful henchmen, not weak, decorative figures like Songsong Dog.

Keep trying, keep striving!

boom!

As the Flameclaw Beast once again performed its [Blazing Charge] training, the energy target vibrated violently, an explosion rang out, and dust billowed everywhere.

At the same instant, a system notification sounded in Lin Chen's mind:

【Ding! 】

[Agumon has mastered three proficient-level skills. Side quest ① is complete, and the player has obtained the Knowledge Badge.]

Surprise!

What is a surprise?

Lin Chen's eyes lit up as he looked at the Flameclaw Beast panting in place.

After a long period of effort, Flameclaw's [Blazing Charge] skill finally reached the proficient level, helping him complete the side quest and obtain the Knowledge Badge.

Lin Chen couldn't wait to open the system panel and check the effect of the Knowledge Badge:

[Knowledge Badge LV1: Permanently increases the speed of learning skills and improving skill proficiency by 10%]

[Current Upgrade Progress]: 0/5 (Mastery Level Skill)

[Note]: A true master always has the heart of a student.

Upon seeing the effect of the Knowledge Badge, Lin Chen was greatly surprised.

Just as he had initially guessed, the effect of the Knowledge Badge was closely related to the skill.

"Moreover, it not only increases skill proficiency, but also increases the speed at which skills are learned. In this way, it is actually equivalent to permanently improving the pet's comprehension." Lin Chen's eyes flashed, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Mmm?"

The dog, Songsong, didn't know why Lin Chen was suddenly happy. It looked up and quietly snuggled into his arms.

The way to upgrade your Knowledge Badge level is also very simple: master five skills with a proficiency level of Mastery.

The Proficiency level is the next stage after the Skilled level.

Neither Flameclaw Beast nor Squirrel has mastered any proficient skills yet, but Lin Chen is not discouraged. As long as he has a clear goal, he will reach it one day.

After a moment's thought, Lin Chen put Songsong on the ground, his smile fading, and his expression turned solemn: "Let's begin training. You need to be mentally prepared; the training will be tough and tiring."

The dog's eyes were still filled with Lin Chen's gentle smile. It nodded dazedly, seemingly still immersed in the warm embrace it had just received.

Lin Chen nodded slightly, then said softly, "Your training plan is very simple, focusing on physical fitness, with skills as a secondary consideration."

"Consider these skills as temporary measures."

Of the three skills that Tsumugi currently possesses, Swift Strike is of average power, but Whisper of the Heart and Dog Roar have control effects and are worth practicing.

"Gag?"

The Flameclaw Beast, who had just finished training, returned to training and happened to see Lin Chen gently explaining the training precautions to the Pinedog. It was immediately stunned.

When it was being trained, was Lin Chen this patient and this gentle?

The Flameclaw Beast shook its head.

Immediately, the Flameclaw Beast's eyes narrowed, further confirming its guess.

It recalled that when it stayed in the clan, talented juniors were always encouraged and strictly taught by their seniors, while those without talent were left to their own devices and trained on their own.

obviously.

In Lin Chen's eyes, he was an absolute genius who needed strict guidance.

As for the Satsuki, it certainly belongs to the group without talent, and its training needs to be arbitrary.

Thinking about it this way, Flameclaw couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Tsukumi.

Pets without talent won't go far in this world.

"Caw caw caw!"

In that case, let this senior take on the important task of teaching it!