Ace was relentless in his pursuit of mastering his talents, pushing them to their limits. He had set his sights on elevating his talents from A Rank to the coveted AA Rank. However, progress had slowed considerably in the past few days.

His Fusion talent had reached its maximum potential at 16,000/16,000, while his Copy/Paste talent had also capped at 16,000/16,000. His Inventory skill had made significant strides but had plateaued at an impressive 13,800/16,000.

The journey from A to AA Rank was proving to be an immense challenge, and Ace realized that the path ahead would be arduous. But he remained undeterred, knowing that the rewards of reaching AA Rank would be worth the effort.

Two days had passed since Ace's talents had reached their maximum potential in the A Rank. Frustration gnawed at him as he pondered the barrier that seemed to prevent him from ascending to the coveted AA Rank. It was clear that the conventional methods of cultivation had their limits.

Ace couldn't help but wonder if there was an unconventional or hidden path to break through this barrier. Perhaps the world of Beast Tamers held secrets and mysteries waiting to be discovered. He knew that he couldn't rely solely on traditional methods to achieve his goals.

With this determination, Ace resolved to continue cultivating his talents as he normally would, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for any clues or signs that might lead him to a new way of leveling up. He understood that his journey was far from over and that he needed to remain patient and persistent in his pursuit of greatness.

Ace meticulously examined his status and discovered that he could now absorb a daily quota of 144 units of strange energy. This remarkable capacity for strange energy absorption was a testament to his S Rank growth rank, even though he currently possessed only A Rank talents.

Ace couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence as he realized that, in terms of strange energy absorption, he surpassed even those with S Rank talents, who could only manage 128 units per day. This realization filled him with a renewed sense of determination.

Ace made a trip to the shop, carrying with him the E-Rank Pencil he had crafted through fusion. The shopkeeper raised an eyebrow at the unusual item since it was rare for anyone to use precious E-Rank materials to create something as ordinary as a pencil. Nonetheless, after inspecting the item, the shopkeeper offered Ace 7,534 USD for it, which was still a considerable sum.

Ace couldn't help but smile at the shopkeeper's baffled expression. He knew that the true value of his pencil was much higher, but he decided to accept the offer without revealing his secret. After all, he had other priorities.

Before heading back home, Ace couldn't resist stopping by the pet shop to browse through the various types of eggs on display. As he examined the assortment of pets, he began to understand the pricing structure. Although all the eggs were considered E-Rank, each type of egg had its own unique growth rate.

Ace realized that while every normal pet could potentially level up to A-Rank, once an egg displayed elemental patterns, its growth potential could extend all the way to S-Rank. With this knowledge in mind, Ace felt even more confident about the eggs he had fused. He knew that their growth rate was exceptional, and he returned home with a sense of excitement, eager to see how his unique pets would develop and how they might change the world of Beast Tamers.