Chapter 132: Tier-Two Paimon

“You’re dreaming! Carlo, run!”

Shivana refused Chu Yun’s proposal without the slightest hesitation and pulled a scroll from her person, tearing it open.

“Scorching Ray!”

A dazzling red beam shot toward Chu Yun. Unfortunately, he was still protected by the True Word Regeneration Shield. Although the spell was only first-tier, its effects were linked to intelligence and class level.

[Spell Effect: Creates an energy shield around a visible target within the designated casting range. Shield durability: Intelligence Attribute 33 + Class Level 16 + Spirit Consumed for Casting X. Durability automatically regenerates by 1 point per second.]

Scorching Ray was a scroll spell, and the spell models contained in scrolls were usually simplified. Their effects were far weaker than those of normally cast spells. Thus, even a second-tier spell failed to break Chu Yun’s first-tier shield, to say nothing of the passive defense from Mage’s Protection, which he had not yet activated.

“I gave you a chance. Since you refuse to compromise, I’ll respect your choice.” Lightning flickered in Chu Yun’s hand. He intended to knock her unconscious first, then use the Sleeping Curse to put her into a deep sleep.

That way, he could farm monsters over the long term without worrying about her resisting.

“Please don’t hurt Shivana.”

Helplessly, Carlo stepped in front of Shivana, using her body to block Chu Yun’s line of attack. She knew she was no match for him, and this was the only thing she could do.

Looking at the lightning dancing in Chu Yun’s hand and the stubborn Carlo standing before her, Shivana hesitated for a moment.

Just as Chu Yun was about to ignore Carlo and launch his attack, Shivana finally chose to submit. With a thud, she fell to her knees.

“Spare Carlo.”

Shivana still did not believe Chu Yun had any way to save her. Nor did she believe he would spare Carlo, but she had no choice left.

“Boom!”

Under the astonished gazes of both women, the Lightning Strike curved around Carlo along a subtle arc and struck Shivana behind her.

“As you wish.”

Shivana’s already terrible physical condition could not withstand the Lightning Strike, and she fainted instantly. Carlo hurried forward, only to be driven back by the residual electricity.

“Don’t worry. She won’t die. I can keep her alive for the time being.”

As he spoke, Chu Yun cast Familiar Summoning and summoned Paimon, who had been romping around in the rear courtyard.

“Watch her. Don’t let her come over and cause trouble.”

Chu Yun issued the order through their contract.

Paimon tilted its head and came to Carlo’s side. It sensed an aura on her that it liked. In a sense, Paimon, which possessed dragon blood, was also a dragonkin—though one was descended from a monster and a great dragon, while the other was descended from a human and a great dragon.

Carlo was a clever girl. She knew there was nothing she could do at present, so she did not act recklessly. Instead, she followed Paimon outside to avoid disturbing Chu Yun.

Chu Yun came to Shivana’s side and began chanting the incantation of the Sleeping Curse. The spell’s effect depended on the difference in spiritual power. Chu Yun’s spiritual power was higher than that of most third-tier spells, and even though Shivana was a dragonkin warrior, her current condition meant that her spiritual power could not be very high.

The Sleeping Curse sent Shivana’s soul into slumber. The fragments of dragon souls she had absorbed could no longer exert any effect, and the bloodline rejection was temporarily suppressed as well.

“Given her current condition, one casting should keep her asleep for ten days or so… Never mind. I’ll replenish it every five days after finishing the experience farming.”

Satisfied, Chu Yun ended the casting. Although the spell’s effectiveness was only one-tenth when cast in this form, it was sufficient for him to carry out his plan.

While Paimon and Carlo were outside and unable to see what was happening, Chu Yun entered the Mirror World and stuffed the dragon soul he had farmed earlier into Paimon’s body. He then returned to the real world.

“You can come in now,” Chu Yun called to Carlo.

Carlo rushed inside in a panic. When she saw Shivana lying motionless on the ground, her body began to tremble. She thought Chu Yun’s attempt to save her had failed and that Shivana had died.

Fortunately, when she drew closer and noticed Shivana’s breathing, the tears in her eyes stopped, and she let out a sigh of relief.

“Her body temperature has temporarily returned to normal. Help her put on some clothes first. In a moment, you’ll leave this wretched place with me. Her treatment will take a long time.”

Chu Yun spoke to Carlo.

There had been little clothing left on Shivana’s body after they had stripped her down to lower her temperature. It had not mattered while she was in dragon form, but now that she had returned to human form, the sight was rather enticing.

“All right. Yes, all right. Thank you!”

Carlo could hardly believe that Chu Yun had truly managed to save Shivana. It was nothing short of a miracle.

At that moment, Paimon, which had followed them inside, began to undergo a transformation as well. With a shrill cry, it entered an evolutionary state.

The absorption of dragon souls in the Mirror World was far more powerful than the method used by dragonkin. In a sense, Chu Yun was qualified to become a guide for dragonkin, helping them grow smoothly.

Carlo was startled by Paimon’s condition. Only after seeing that Chu Yun remained calm did she settle down and dress Shivana.

Although the crisis had temporarily passed, she remained deeply worried about the future she and Shivana faced.

She had experienced the cruelty and treachery of human nature and did not believe Chu Yun would help them out of pure selflessness. He must have had his own purpose.

As Carlo waited anxiously, Paimon gradually completed its upgrade and evolution.

Unlike the damaged dragon soul it had absorbed last time, the dragon soul that had fallen from Shivana this time was a far purer essence, refined by Shivana herself.

Paimon had already reached Level 10. This time, not only did its dragon bloodline grow considerably purer, but its rank rose to the second tier as well.

A ground dragon with tiny wings growing from its body looked rather strange. It now resembled a wyvern more than anything else. As long as it continued purifying its bloodline, it would not be long before it became a true wyvern.

[Paimon Lv13 (Elite)]

Race: Ground Dragon (Fire-Wind, Female)

Bloodline: Lizard 35.21%, Dragon 30.13%, Bird 10.27%, …

Attributes: Health 155, Physical Attack 22, Defense 20, Magic Attack 13, Magic Defense 15, Speed 30

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Affection: 92 Points, Five Hearts (Unswerving Until Death)

Abilities: Bite Lv11, Burrowing Lv11, Draconic Lv5, Carrying Passengers Lv4, Hauling Lv5, Burrowing Through Soil Lv8

Skills: Fireball Lv2, Flame Jet Lv1, Wind Blade Lv1, Haste Lv1, Savage Charge Lv1, Tough Skin Lv1

Aside from its increased level and bloodline, Paimon’s proficiency in the Draconic language had risen from Level 1 to Level 5. In terms of skills, it had also mastered the second-tier Fireball.

Every one of its physical attributes had increased comprehensively, and its rating had finally gained the word “Elite.”

“As long as its dragon bloodline surpasses its lizard bloodline, its racial classification should change as well, right?”

Chu Yun was extremely satisfied with the result. Paimon’s affection had also broken through 90, reaching the astonishing value of 92.

After feeding Paimon some food and calming it down, Chu Yun once again came before Carlo.

“Now it’s time to discuss serious matters. I’m not a good man, and I wouldn’t save her for no reason.”

Carlo’s body trembled.

What was meant to come had finally arrived.