Chapter 1: Bloodline Enhancement System

"Phew!" Su Yun kept running, even though he was already exhausted, and his sweat had soaked his hair. He didn't dare to look back at the giant snake behind him, for he knew that any mistake would result in him being swallowed like the group of slow-moving uncles and aunts behind him. At this moment, his only hope was to keep running towards the city surrounded by a pale blue light barrier, which might offer a chance of survival.

Stumbling as he ran, his face grew increasingly pale, but finally, a huge city enveloped in a pale blue energy shield appeared ahead. The high-rise buildings inside were vaguely visible, and the city entrance was just a few hundred meters away. Many other teenagers were also desperately running towards the city entrance. Dawn had already broken, but the terrifying roars from behind filled him with immense fear.

A four-meter-long green giant snake kept swimming towards him, its mouth suddenly opening to reveal fangs and spew venom.

The young boy, regardless of everything, ran frantically and finally rushed through the golden-glowing city gate.

The giant snake could only stop at the city gate, angrily flicking its tongue, and turned to chase more humans running towards the gate.

Once inside the city, seeing the distant streets, Su Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief. His body was completely drained of energy, but looking at the tiny snake in his arms, which had yet to open its eyes, he couldn't help but smile. Even though he was dirty, it didn't matter, for this meant he would finally have his own battle pet.

Since the arrival of a mysterious meteorite, intense radiation and abundant star energy had completely changed Earth's fate. Countless species had embarked on a journey of genetic evolution under the influence of powerful radiation and energy. Humans, too, had produced numerous individuals with special abilities. After six hundred years of the "Dark Age," human technology reached its peak, isolating all cities from the wilderness.

In this world, besides ordinary professions in service, technology, and business, new professions emerged to adapt to the new environment. For ordinary people to stand out, there were only two major career choices: Battle Pet Trainer and Mecha Engineer!

Earth-type battle pets were used for construction, water-type battle pets for marine engineering... various genetically evolved beasts, once tamed by humans, became tools for the new era, making this a highly respected and noble profession.

Su Yun's parents were just ordinary salaried workers, unable to afford to buy him a battle pet. After graduating from junior high school, to continue his education, he needed to have his own pet, which would also earn him a substantial reward of 10,000 Alliance Coins. To spare his parents the burden and secure his future, Su Yun, along with many other ordinary people, secretly ventured into the dangerous wilderness to "steal" pets. Only this way could he qualify for further education!

Taking a taxi home, Su Yun looked at the small snake in his hand with some disappointment, "Just an ordinary green snake?"

He didn't go home but instead went to a "Bloodline Charm" shop, where he used the 1,000 Alliance Coins he had saved for nearly a year to buy a Bloodline Spirit Charm. Then, he walked to an empty alley and, looking at the small, green, unopened-eyed creature in his hand, sighed, "My fate depends on you!"

The Bloodline Spirit Charm was easy to use. It was a wondrous technological charm developed based on biological genes. By dripping a drop of his blood and attaching it to the pet, the bloodline would automatically connect with the pet, achieving a harmonious connection in both genes and mind.

After the charm melted on the small snake, Su Yun soon felt a clear connection to its breathing and heartbeat. The little one slowly opened its eyes, immediately recognizing Su Yun as its closest companion, and gently coiled around his wrist. From that moment on, it was Su Yun's battle pet!

Su Yun said with relief, "From today on, you'll be called Xiao Qing."

Suddenly, an electronic voice sounded in Su Yun's mind, "Ding, system bound to host, Bloodline Enhancement System activated. Initial functions: Bloodline Enhancement Mall activated, System Analysis function activated. Due to first binding, you can receive one free Evolution Liquid from the mall. Do you want to claim it?"

"What is this thing!"

Su Yun was instantly stunned. What was a system?

"Could it be something like an online mall, but why would it bind to me?"

Although Su Yun didn't know the origin of the system, he desperately needed strength. His pet was so small, having just hatched, and had no offensive capabilities. After successful registration, he would have to compete to determine his class based on his strength!

After a moment of hesitation, the cautious Su Yun responded, "Claim!"

To his surprise, the next second, a small vial of enhancement liquid appeared in his hand. The pale golden liquid looked very peculiar.

"Really can claim it!"

Su Yun was stunned for several minutes before he came to his senses. He found it hard to believe that he had been bound by some system, but he was excited and curious about it.

After staring at the little snake that clung to him for a few seconds, he carefully opened its mouth. The little snake was very cooperative, being much more intelligent than ordinary domestic animals, even though it was just a common evolved beast.

After drinking the enhancement liquid, the vial disappeared on its own.

Immediately, the little snake began to change rapidly!

Its small body started to grow, quickly reaching half a meter in length. Its fine scales became harder, its eyes more lively, and most importantly, its pupils turned purple, and a unique pattern with three bloodline-like lines appeared on its forehead. In an instant, it had progressed from a newborn to a juvenile!