CHAPTER 133: CHAPTER 134: BAI’S EVOLUTION, TOP HUNTER!

The heat hadn’t dissipated yet, his head still felt fuzzy, and his entire body felt weak and sore. Moreover, he felt like he was lying on a cloud, light and airy.

Lin Yue found himself seemingly devoid of all strength, his body limp and powerless.

He held Bai for a long time, feeling the coolness emanating from the little creature, which made him feel much more comfortable both mentally and physically.

Liu Kai once said, relying on just one person is impossible to survive in the Otherworld, a sentiment Lin Yue deeply agreed with.

He wasn’t living alone in the Otherworld.

He had Bai and those Little Ice Lizards.

Although he couldn’t communicate with them as humans do, they brought him a warmth he had never felt before in this world.

"Gawu..."

Bai’s voice had changed, becoming more powerful, aligning more with its current stature.

Lin Yue was surprised to find himself gently placed onto the bed by Bai, which was something previously impossible.

Bai’s appearance had drastically changed from before.

Its three-meter tall gargantuan form nearly reached the ceiling, but it wasn’t bulky; rather, it was supported by a solid, three-dimensional frame of bones and muscles. Its powerful arms and sturdier, muscular legs bore claws sharp as blades.

Bai’s head resembled the kind of dinosaurs Lin Yue had seen in picture books or videos, yet its eyes brimmed with humanity and illuminated with wisdom.

This evolution was far grander than before, and judging by the two wings, Bai likely possesses the ability to fly.

Lin Yue recalled his last memory of evading capture by those people from the Refugee Village and entering the Ancient Secret Realm Gate.

Without a doubt, he was now in his Shelter.

Moreover, the incessant "pujipuji" calls of the Little Ice Lizards from outside further confirmed this.

"How did I return? Bai, did you fly me back?"

"Gawu." Bai nodded as if it understood.

Though unclear about the specifics, obviously Bai unleashed its power, evolved successfully, repelled the enemies, and finally traversed the Secret Realm Gate to bring him back to the Shelter.

"Bai, thank you for your hard work..." Lin Yue extended a trembling hand, stroking Bai, realizing that perhaps the battles with monsters he dreamed of truly happened.

The bond between him and Bai deepened due to this experience, further propelling Bai’s evolution.

"Gawu." Bai nodded as though understanding.

"Bai, you..."

"Gulugulu..."

At that moment, Bai’s stomach growled loudly, making Bai take a step back and plop down on the ground with a thud.

Clearly, Bai was famished.

"Haha, you’re hungry again, same as always. Hey, don’t eat too fast." Lin Yue strained to retrieve two large ribs from the Storage Space, handing them to Bai, who didn’t devour them immediately.

It stared at Lin Yue, then at the ribs, shaking its head.

"No, it’s fine. I’ll eat once I’ve rested. You go ahead, don’t worry about me." He found speaking extremely difficult. "In case anything happens outside, I’ll be relying on you."

Bai glanced at the ribs, then finally nodded and started tearing them apart.

Lin Yue pulled out a bun; though not flavorful, it suited him now, for he couldn’t tolerate anything greasy.

After wolfing it down, Lin Yue unscrewed a water bottle and drank some to regain a bit of strength.

Taking out two Snickers bars, he leaned against the wall with Bai’s help, though it was nearly unbearable.

His head still felt hot, but he was considerably better than before.

His first illness in the Otherworld nearly cost him his life here.

However, Lin Yue felt odd; the symptoms came on too swiftly this time.

Could a fever truly be so terrifying, causing unconsciousness in such a brief period?

He felt an unease, noting the differences between this fever and those on Earth, yet unable to articulate them.

After some time, Lin Yue finally gathered enough energy, focused, and opened the system panel, surprised to discover it was only afternoon, not long since he had returned.

This fever was indeed strange and peculiar.

"Bai, you’ve had a long day, go rest." Realizing this, Lin Yue quickly laid several sheepskins on the floor, yet Bai seemed reluctant to rest, worried for him.

"I’m alright, Bai." Lin Yue attempted to appear vigorous, though this fatigued him further.

Bai lay on the sheepskin mats since it was too large for the bed, its eyes constantly open, seemingly watching over Lin Yue.

"Be good, sleep. There’s much to handle later." Lin Yue urged.

Bai listened, closing its eyes, only to open them now and then, fearful Lin Yue might faint again.

Lin Yue felt a warm glow within; having such a companion meant he cared little for anything else.

Come to think of it, what were Bai’s evolutionary details? During the system notification, he had already fainted, missing out.

He opened the system panel, checking the records.

[Please confirm companion information]

[Pet Species: Silver Flash Ice Dragon]

[Pet Name: Bai]

[Status: Adult]

[Description: A top hunter soaring the skies, its icy mist instantly freezes prey, possessing immense power, born solely to guard what’s vital]

[Abilities: Phantom Dance: Despite its massive form, it possesses terrifying bursts of speed, using wings to suppress enemies instantly.

Ice Cold Freeze: Emits a vast intense icy mist, freezing target and surrounding meters in solid ice.

Split Claw Blade: Sharp hardened claws easily slice the prey’s flesh.

Steel Body: Robust muscles and skeletons form a body rivaling steel.]

[Lifebound Talent: Gluttony Release: The more food consumed, the stronger the battle power]

Lin Yue wiped the sweat from his face; Bai was outstandingly formidable just by looking at the panel.

In a matter of days, Bai transformed so drastically?

"A top hunter... haha, Bai, you’ve grown more powerful. I can’t fall behind!"

Reflecting on the past, almost every time they worked together, Lin Yue led, with Bai supporting and scouting. Now, Bai, in both Otherworld, Secret Realms, or Underground Ruins, might lead the offense.

Lin Yue continued browsing the system panel, sensing his body increasingly recover.

Just like every day, the survival point evaluation from yesterday had come in.

...

[Survival Points daily settlement complete: Survival Points +3299]

[Yesterday’s remaining Survival Points: 7254]

[Total Survival Points: 10553]

Survival Points now exceed ten thousand, yet the purchasable items seemed limited.

Lin Yue’s gaze skimmed through the Survival Points Mall, feeling sparse options, about to close it when something caught his eye.

"Oh? Is this already available?" Lin Yue bought it almost immediately!