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Chapter 121: Rainbow Coral! The Most Unique Aquatic Companion Beast?
Chapter 121: Rainbow Coral! The Most Unique Aquatic Companion Beast?
Arriving at the location identified by Guan Lili and the others, they once again gazed upon the Spirit Stream River.
Amidst Su Ping's envious gaze, Dong Muchun softly spoke, and a mechanical voice emanated from her wristwatch:
"Yun Ying!"
In an instant, Dong Muchun extended her hand, and a mechanical voice responded from her wristwatch:
"Master, your command, please!"
"Transform into a single-body underwater combat form and detach from my body for remote control!"
"Yes, Master!"
The mechanical voice sounded, and then, with a faint electronic whirring, the wristwatch detached from Dong Muchun's wrist.
The next moment, a uniquely shaped single-body robot appeared and plunged into the water with a splash.
Dong Muchun calmly took out a tablet, tapped a few times, and the corresponding underwater scene from the robot, named Yun Ying, appeared on the screen.
The deep water was pitch-black, but fortunately, Yun Ying had powerful spotlights that illuminated the surroundings, allowing for a clear view.
Su Ping hadn't expected that the Spirit Stream River, which was connected to the nearby area, would be so deep.
As Yun Ying dove deeper, Su Ping could clearly see that it had already reached a depth of over thirty meters.
The turbulent dark waters were unfamiliar and terrifying.
However, what was even more terrifying was not just the environment itself, but the presence of something extraordinary within this environment, right before their eyes!
Su Ping had never imagined that beneath this very Spirit Stream River, not far from his location, there would be such a vast number of aquatic companion beasts!
Indeed, as Yun Ying descended, he finally saw the pitch-black riverbed, and surrounding it, there were countless aquatic companion beasts!
Spiky Scale Fish, Glint Fish, Rose Poison Scorpion Fish, Twin Horned Tiger Fish, Glow Dolphin...
Numerous aquatic companion beasts were spotted within a short time.
Moreover, these were only the ones Su Ping recognized, and there were many more he didn't know.
The highest-ranked among them had even reached the Commander Rank.
This was the highest rank of aquatic companion beasts one could typically find inland.
However, both Su Ping and Dong Muchun sensed something amiss.
The reason was simple—there were just too many of them!
Even though the Spirit Stream River was some distance away from West Lake, it was unusual to see more than a few passing companion beasts. But now, how many were there?
A rough estimate suggested over a hundred, and that was undoubtedly an understatement.
These were companion beasts that had reached a certain rank.
Furthermore, this was just within the small area Yun Ying was exploring, a mere thirty to fifty meters of water.
Witnessing this scene, Su Ping broke into a cold sweat.
He recalled that over the past month, he had played with the little paper puppet more than once on the banks of this very river.
Although it was some distance away, it wasn't that far.
Most aquatic companion beasts rarely left the water, but those of higher ranks could still fight on land.
If the Commander-ranked creatures they had seen here had appeared on the shore back then...
Su Ping didn't dare to think about it.
Fortunately, they had discovered this now.
Dong Muchun showed no surprise, and her eyes even revealed a hint of excitement.
Such an unusual scene must have a reason behind it!
Generally, even in the world of companion beasts, the principle of 'big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp' applied.
Therefore, Commander-ranked fish would typically not coexist with lower-ranked fish in the same area, or they would have been devoured long ago.
Now, while it wasn't a harmonious scene, at the very least, there wasn't wanton slaughter.
However, Yun Ying's powerful spotlights attracted the attention of many fish.
Of course, for Yun Ying, who had reached the Monarch Rank, this wasn't a threat. Some low-level fish with less intelligence were drawn to the light, and Yun Ying quickly dispatched them.
Those with slightly higher ranks, upon seeing the ferocity of the intruder, turned and fled without hesitation.
In an instant, a vacuum zone formed amidst the chaotic waters.
"Yun Ying, continue forward and explore what's happening underwater!"
Yun Ying, in its underwater robot form, swam forward, its mechanical fins propelling it swiftly.
After swimming about three hundred meters, at the edge of the spotlight's reach, a rainbow-like light appeared. It seemed to be the source of the fish's fascination, and they swam around it in a trance.
"Yun Ying, keep going forward." Dong Muchun instructed, intrigued.
The turbulent river didn't seem to affect the distant rainbow light, and even when illuminated by the spotlight, the fish surrounding it showed no signs of distress, as if they hadn't noticed anything unusual.
They continued to circle the rainbow light, their movements revealing a deep fascination with the center.
Yun Ying faithfully followed Dong Muchun's orders, holding the spotlight and slowly moving forward underwater. Finally, it was just ten meters away from the source of the light.
Through the clear waters, he could clearly see the source of the radiant light.
It was located within a hidden crevice in the riverbed, where a powerful undercurrent flowed.
There, an enormous coral, over ten meters in size, stood in a cluster, piled up in the riverbed crevice.
The coral glowed with a dazzling luminescence, both beautiful and mysterious.
Not to mention the fish swimming nearby, who were even more captivated by its beauty.
At this moment, even from the shore, Su Ping and Dong Muchun, observing through Yun Tian's perspective, couldn't help but feel a sense of fascination.
This thing was incredibly beautiful!
From any angle, it exuded a colorful mist of light.
Surrounding the coral were countless fish, each one reflecting the vibrant colors of the rainbow, creating a scene that resembled a true underwater paradise.
However, it was evident that this was no paradise.
In fact, it wasn't even a rare and precious resource.
It was a Companion Beast!
As Dong Muchun gazed at it, she slowly and uncertainly asked, "A Rainbow Coral?"
Her voice carried a mix of joy and astonishment.
Su Ping turned to look at her; he was still too young, and even with his current achievements, it was unlikely that he knew every Companion Beast.
Especially for aquatic Companion Beasts, there were simply too many, and many were unknown to most people.
Undoubtedly, the one before them was one such mystery.
"What is a Rainbow Coral?" Su Ping asked.
It was rare for this young man to encounter something he didn't understand, and Dong Muchun, excited, explained as she watched the scene on the screen, "It's one of the most special and precious aquatic Companion Beasts. Nominally, it's a water-type Companion Beast, but it's a unique combination of insectoid and elemental types. Its racial potential is extremely low, and it has no combat power at all, but it's incredibly valuable!"
"Oh? Why is that?" Su Ping was curious.
The world of Companion Beasts was filled with countless wonders, each with its unique abilities.
Their value couldn't be measured solely by combat power.
And the Rainbow Coral before them was undoubtedly one such example.
Dong Muchun began to explain its purpose.
"The Rainbow Coral Worm is a very special Companion Beast. They have no combat power, and without external forces, they struggle to move.
But no Water Beastmaster can resist the allure of the Rainbow Coral Worm! Because the Rainbow Coral Worm creates a rainbow glow around it, attracting fish Companion Beasts. At the same time, the fish that come into contact with the rainbow light can be fed, reducing the need for large amounts of food.
Moreover, there are rumors that water-type fish Companion Beasts that stay near the rainbow light for extended periods grow in level faster than usual and may even have a chance to awaken the unique skill 'Rainbow Aurora.'"
Su Ping blinked, and once again turned his attention to the massive coral, over ten meters in size. The world of Companion Beasts was indeed full of wonders.
Could there be such a unique Companion Beast?
At the same time, Su Ping's heart burned with excitement.
However, what he didn't expect was that there was more.
Dong Muchun paused and continued, "Additionally, the beautiful rainbow coral formed by the secretions of the coral worm is also an excellent material for water-type Companion Beasts. If the Heaven Cloud Corporation can obtain a Rainbow Coral Worm on Crescent Island, it will be a significant boost for the company."
Su Ping narrowed his eyes slightly. "Is this creature's rarity."
"It's extremely rare! There are three main reasons for this. First, the fish it attracts may sometimes lure in powerful aquatic Companion Beasts. These beasts are very domineering, and if the rainbow light fails to satisfy their hunger, they may devour the Rainbow Coral Worm. Even a slight collision could result in its death.
Second, the Rainbow Coral Worm differs from other coral worms in that, despite the size of the surrounding coral, there is only one Rainbow Coral Worm inside. They are mostly solitary creatures.
Third, and most importantly, is the Rainbow Coral Worm's reproduction method. Typically, only when the previous generation of coral worms dies of old age will it lay eggs asexually, and nine out of ten times, there will be only one egg. There is a minuscule chance of laying two eggs.
At this time, although the external coral provides protection and cover, if an accident occurs, the fragile eggs or newborn Rainbow Coral larvae will die. Moreover, coral worms have a short growth cycle, and their lifespan is usually only three to five years."
Dong Muchun explained it all fluently, as if reciting a well-known story.
It was evident that when she sent Lao Guan to Crescent Island to breed aquatic Companion Beasts, she wasn't joking. The Heaven Cloud Corporation was indeed making progress in this field.
They had thoroughly researched this rare Companion Beast.
However, they didn't notice that at this moment, Su Ping's eyes lit up as he stared at the Rainbow Coral Worm on the screen.
If he could bring this Rainbow Coral Worm to his artificial lake, would the Heart of Wood have a new industry?
(End of Chapter)
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