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Chapter 121: Rainbow Coral! The Most Unique Aquatic Pet Beast?
Chapter 121: Rainbow Coral! The Most Unique Aquatic Pet Beast?
Arriving at the location identified by Guanyilili and the others, they once again stood by the Spirit Stream River.
As Su Ping looked on with envy, Dong Muchun softly spoke, "Yun Ying!"
In an instant, Dong Muchun extended her hand, and a mechanical voice emanated from the watch on her wrist:
"Master, your command!"
"Transform into a single-body underwater combat form and detach from my body for remote control!"
"Yes, Master!"
The mechanical voice responded, and the watch on her wrist detached, accompanied by a faint electronic whirring sound.
The next moment, a uniquely shaped single-body robot appeared and, with a plop, dove into the water.
Dong Muchun, with her hands free, casually took out a tablet computer and, with a few clicks, the screen displayed the corresponding underwater scene.
It was clear that this was the underwater view of the robot named Yun Ying.
The deep waters appeared pitch-black.
Fortunately, Yun Ying was equipped with an extremely powerful searchlight, allowing for a clear view within its range.
Su Ping had never imagined that the Spirit Stream River, which was connected to the surrounding area, could be so deep.
As Yun Ying dove deeper, Su Ping could clearly see that she had already descended more than thirty meters underwater.
The turbulent dark waters made Su Ping feel a sense of unfamiliar terror.
However, what was even more terrifying was not just the environment itself, but also what lay within it—something that had already appeared before their eyes!
Su Ping had never imagined that such a large number of aquatic pet beasts existed so close to him, right here in the Spirit Stream River.
Indeed, as Yun Ying descended, finally reaching the pitch-black riverbed below, they discovered a dense swarm of aquatic pet beasts surrounding them!
Spike-tailed Fish, Glintfish, Rose Poison Stingray, Horned Tigerfish, Glow Dolphin, and more) filled the area.
In just a short while, Su Ping had captured a vast number of aquatic pet beasts.
Moreover, these were only the ones he recognized, and there were many more that he didn't know.
The highest-ranked among them had even reached the Leader rank.
They were the highest-ranked aquatic pet beasts one could typically find in inland waters.
However, both Su Ping and Dong Muchun felt a sense of unease.
The reason was simple—there were just too many of them!
Even though the Spirit Stream River was not far from West Dragon Lake, if there were only a few passing by, it wouldn't be a problem. But now, how many were there?
A rough estimate suggested that there were at least a hundred, if not more.
It was important to note that these were high-ranked pet beasts!
Furthermore, this was only within the area Yun Ying was exploring, a narrow stretch of water less than thirty to fifty meters long.
Witnessing this scene, Su Ping broke out in a cold sweat.
He had spent the past month playing with the Little Paper Man by the Spirit Stream River on multiple occasions.
Although it was some distance away, it wasn't that far.
Most aquatic pet beasts would not leave the water, but high-ranked ones could still engage in combat on land.
If the Leader-ranked creatures they had seen here had appeared on the shore at that time...
Su Ping didn't dare to think about it.
Fortunately, they had discovered it now.
Dong Muchun showed no signs of surprise and even seemed excited.
Such an unusual scene must have a reason behind it!
Generally speaking, even in the pet beast world, the law of the jungle prevailed—big fish ate small fish, and small fish ate shrimp.
Therefore, Leader-ranked fish would not typically be found in the same region as lower-ranked fish, or they would have been devoured long ago.
However, while it wasn't exactly a harmonious scene, there was at least no wanton slaughter taking place.
Yun Ying's powerful searchlight attracted the attention of many fish.
Of course, for Yun Ying, who had reached the Monarch rank, this posed no threat. Some low-level fish with low spiritual intelligence were drawn to the bright light, and Yun Ying easily dealt with them.
Those with slightly higher ranks, upon witnessing the newcomer's ferocity, immediately turned tail and fled.
In an instant, a vacuum zone was created amidst the chaotic underwater environment.
"Yun Ying, continue exploring forward and find out what's going on underwater!"
Yun Ying, in her underwater robot form, swam forward, moving her arms and mechanical fins.
After swimming for about three hundred meters, at the edge of the searchlight's reach, a faint light appeared, as if reflecting the searchlight's glow.
It was a dazzlingly colorful light.
In the moment it appeared, as it reflected the searchlight's beam, there was an indescribable sense of a rainbow shimmering in the dark waters.
"What is that...?"
Dong Muchun exclaimed softly, then quickly ordered,
"Yun Ying, keep going forward."
The turbulent river water did not affect the distant rainbow light, and this time, even when illuminated by the searchlight, the fish surrounding the rainbow light showed no signs of stress, as if they hadn't noticed anything.
They continued to circle the rainbow light, mesmerized by its center.
Yun Ying, ever loyal, continued to follow Dong Muchun's orders, carrying the searchlight and slowly moving forward underwater. Finally, she was only ten meters away from the source of the rainbow light.
Through the slightly murky water, they could clearly see the source of the light.
It was located in a hidden crevice of a riverbed.
There, an enormous coral reef was nestled.
It was over ten meters in size, clustered and piled upon the riverbed crevice.
The coral glowed with a radiant luminescence, a beautiful and mysterious sight.
Not to mention the fish swimming around it, who were truly mesmerized by its beauty.
At this moment, even Su Ping and Dong Muchun, observing from the shore through Yun Ying's perspective, couldn't help but be captivated by the sight.
This thing was so stunning!
From any angle, it emitted a colorful misty light.
Coupled with the surrounding fish, equally illuminated by the vibrant colors, the scene resembled a true underwater paradise.
However, it was evident that this was not a paradise.
In fact, it was not even a rare and precious resource.
It was a Companion Beast!
As Dong Muchun gazed at it, she slowly and uncertainly asked, "Rainbow Coral?"
Her voice conveyed a mix of joy and astonishment.
Su Ping looked at her, but he was too young to recognize all Companion Beasts, even with his current achievements.
There were simply too many aquatic Companion Beasts, and many were unknown to most.
Undoubtedly, the one before them was one of those rare cases.
"What is the Rainbow Coral?"
It was rare for this young man to encounter something he didn't understand, and Dong Muchun, filled with excitement, explained while observing the scene on the screen.
"It's one of the most special and precious aquatic Companion Beasts. Technically, it's a water-type Companion Beast, but it's a unique combination of insect and elemental types. Its racial potential is extraordinary, yet it has absolutely no combat power. Instead, it's incredibly valuable!"
"Oh? Why is that?"
Su Ping was also curious.
The world of Companion Beasts was filled with countless wonders, too numerous to count.
These wondrous Companion Beasts possessed various extraordinary abilities.
Their value couldn't be measured solely by combat power.
Clearly, the Rainbow Coral before them was one such example.
Dong Muchun had already begun explaining its purpose.
"The Rainbow Coral Bug is a very special Companion Beast. They have no combat power, and without external forces, they can barely move.
However, no water-type Beastmaster can resist the allure of the Rainbow Coral Bug. The Rainbow Coral Bug creates a rainbow light around it, attracting Companion Beast fish, and the water source imbued with this rainbow light can nourish aquatic Companion Beasts.
This allows the fish to reduce their need for large amounts of food.
Moreover, there are rumors that aquatic fish Companion Beasts exposed to the rainbow light for extended periods not only grow in level faster than usual but also have a chance to comprehend the unique skill 'Rainbow Aurora.'"
Su Ping blinked, and this time, he looked at the massive coral reef, 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 passion.
However, what Su Ping didn't expect was that there was more to come.
Dong Muchun paused before continuing, "Additionally, the beautiful rainbow coral formed by the secretions of the coral bug is an excellent material for water-type Companion Beasts. If Tianyun Corporation can obtain a Rainbow Coral Bug on Yueya Island, it will be a huge success!"
Su Ping narrowed his eyes slightly, "Is this thing so rare?"
"It's extremely rare! There are three main reasons for this. First, the fish it attracts can sometimes draw the attention of powerful aquatic Companion Beasts. These beasts are extremely domineering, and if the rainbow light fails to satisfy their needs, they may swallow the Rainbow Coral whole. Even a slight collision could lead to its death.
Second, unlike other coral bugs, the Rainbow Coral Bug has a large external coral shell, but inside, there is only one Rainbow Coral Bug. They are mostly solitary.
Third, and most importantly, is the reproduction method of the Rainbow Coral Bug. Typically, they lay eggs asexually only when the previous generation of coral bugs dies of old age, and nine out of ten times, only one egg is laid. The chances of laying two eggs are minuscule.
Although the external protection of the Rainbow Coral may shield the eggs or newborn Rainbow Coral larvae, any unexpected incident could lead to their demise. Moreover, coral bugs have a short growth cycle, and their lifespan is usually only three to five years."
Dong Muchun was well-versed in this information.
Indeed, her assignment to breed aquatic Companion Beasts on Yueya Island was no joke, and Tianyun Corporation was genuinely focusing its efforts in this direction.
They had thoroughly prepared for such a rare Companion Beast.
However, they didn't notice that at this moment, Su Ping's eyes were shining as he stared at the Rainbow Coral Bug on the screen.
If he could get this Rainbow Coral Bug into his artificial lake, would it be a new industry for his Heart of Wood?
(End of Chapter)
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