Chapter 586: Xi Xi's Wish Fulfilled!
In battle, the enemy was unaware of the effects of the Cursed Mermaid's skills, and they inevitably used other Guardian Beasts to assist their own, engaging in energy exchanges.
Such a situation was most common in teams made up of multiple Beast Masters.
This allowed the Cursed Mermaid's curse to spread easily, with most of the targets being auxiliary or healing beasts, who had relatively weak defenses.
Through the transmission of the curse, it was easy to eliminate such beasts instantly.
Even if the enemy were aware of the effects of the Cursed Mermaid's skill "Curse Spreading" and cut off the energy exchange.
For one, it would undoubtedly leave the enemy hampered and unable to launch an effective offensive.
For another, it would leave the enemy's Main Battle Mystic Beast without enhancement, isolated and unsupported.
Many Main Battle Mystic Beasts needed the support of other beasts to demonstrate their full power.
Once isolated without support from other beasts, these Main Battle Mystic Beasts could easily be neutralized.
In team battles, there were always one or two beasts designated as main tanks, positioned at the forefront to absorb the firepower.
The presence of a main tank significantly limited the enemy beasts' output, rendering much of the damage ineffective.
When the Cursed Mermaid targeted the enemy's main tank with its skill "Curse Spreading," the damage suffered by the main tank would spread to other auxiliary and healing beasts.
Auxiliary and healing beasts, positioned at the rear of the team, had extremely low defense.
To effectively deploy "Curse Spreading," it was not necessary to knock down the beast serving as the main tank; once the duration of the curse elapsed, the damage would spread.
It was easy to severely impact the enemy's auxiliary and healing beasts.
Fang Mu was exceptionally pleased with the abilities of the Cursed Mermaid.
The next three evolutionary paths for the Cursed Mermaid were Abyss Mermaid, Soul-Eating Mermaid, and Corpse Domain Fish Woman.
In choosing an evolutionary path, Fang Mu planned to continue evolving the Cursed Mermaid in the optimal direction.
If evolved towards the Soul-Eating Mermaid, the Cursed Mermaid's skills "Ghost Attraction" and "Soul Lantern" would surely be enhanced.
When Fang Mu had initially contracted Yan Yubanruo, his network of contacts had not been established and resources weren't accessible, making it difficult for him to obtain Souls of Death.
But now, acquiring Souls of Death had become a much easier task for Fang Mu, and the Cursed Mermaid's ability to create Souls of Death by devouring souls had lost its previous significance.
Yan Yubanruo was also quite satisfied with the growth of the Cursed Mermaid.
As a reward, Yan Yubanruo stomped heavily twice on the head of the Cursed Mermaid.
The Cursed Mermaid gratefully thanked Fang Mu for his contributions, joyfully reveling in the reward from Yan Yubanruo.
Yan Yubanruo, feeling the state of his own body very seriously, spoke to Fang Mu.
"Master, I can feel that this advancement is stirring my bloodline incessantly, as if it's on the cusp of a transformative threshold."
"If I could step into the Order, my bloodline should transform like that of the Cursed Mermaid, and ascend a level in life!"
Yan Yubanruo spoke earnestly, intoxicated by the euphoria of an imminent bloodline transformation.
Yan Yubanruo was aware that such sensations didn't necessarily guarantee that his bloodline would enhance upon stepping into the Sequential, thus he needed Fang Mu's help!
Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Fang Mu's face.
What Fang Mu particularly liked about Yan Yubanruo was that he actively communicated his needs for resources rather than waiting to be noticed.
In Fang Mu's extensive array of Guardian Beasts, it was not unlikely for him to neglect any.
Ghost System Beasts didn't undergo easy bloodline transformations like other beasts; for them, it was known as Awakening.
Many Ghost System Beasts might live their whole lives without experiencing an Awakening.
Since Yan Yubanruo had the opportunity for Awakening, Fang Mu was determined to adequately prepare and accumulate resources for Yan Yubanruo.
After conversing with Yan Yubanruo for a while, Fang Mu then withdrew Yan Yubanruo back into his soul.
Fang Mu walked to the window and looked out at the peaceful street view, clearly aware that Boundless City was on the verge of upheaval.
Fang Mu released the Exhausted Blood Other Shore Flower Spirit from the Purple Ice Crystal Ring, allowing the spirit to curse him again.
Fang Mu immediately felt a massive amount of his Life Energy being drained, used for blood creation, leaving him in an extremely weakened state.
He quickly used a Life Elixir on himself to maintain his healthy life status.
Though Fang Mu appeared at ease, he was constantly moving forward under burden.
Ever since Fang Mu used the Exhausted Blood Flower Spirit's Curse on himself to accelerate the coagulation of Covenant Blood Essence, Life Elixirs had begun to fall short.
The development of his influence and the cultivation of his subordinates had led to considerable consumption of Life Elixirs.
Fortunately, just before the Life Elixirs were depleted, Xi Xi's rank successfully advanced from Silver Rank Level Ten of Legendary Quality to Golden Stage.
[Beast Name]: Xi Xi (Created by the Contractor, who can name it themselves.)
[Beast Species]: Weapon Holder / Broom Holder Species
[Beast Level]: Gold (1/10)
[Beast Element]: Mechanical
[Beast Potential]: Platinum