Chapter 315: Serpent Cocoon
Chapter 315: Serpent Cocoon
As Chen Chuancai stepped off the sightseeing vehicle, he heard a splash and saw a figure leaping out of the nearby lake. The person traced an arc in the air and dove back into the water, followed closely by a greenish-black spine that undulated across the surface—likely a larger creature in pursuit.
Lin Yingzi approached and explained, "This is an internal service trial. There's a protective barrier on the water's surface and an underwater net, limiting the activity to this area."
Chen Chuancai recalled a service he had seen on the Serpent Sect platform, which involved fighting a water snake. He wondered if this was it. Glancing across the lake, he noticed a cluster of sightseeing vehicles on the opposite shore, from which people were disembarking and entering an elliptical building.
"What service is that?" Chen Chuancai asked.
"That's our traditional wellness service," Lin Yingzi replied. "It includes a corresponding biomechanical implant fitting and is quite popular among the upper echelons of Central City. However, as a brawler, this service won't be of much use to you. If you're interested in a combat implant, you can discuss it with Mr. Zou. The Serpent Sect will customize one for you."
As she spoke, she transferred some information about the implant services to Chen Chuancai's boundary vessel and elaborated, "Implants can compensate for certain aspects and deficiencies in brawlers, enhancing their combat capabilities. Even if damaged, they can be promptly repaired or replaced. Our Serpent Sect implants prioritize client experience and compatibility, and with client cooperation, compatibility can often reach over fifty percent..."
Chen Chuancai didn't need these implants, but there was no harm in learning about them. He might need this knowledge in the future.
They walked about a hundred steps along a wooden boardwalk and reached a glass-enclosed greenhouse. From the previous angle, the building had been partially obscured by trees, leading Chen Chuancai to believe it was just a single structure. But upon closer inspection, he realized it was quite long, and what he had seen was only the front end; the building extended further into the rear botanical garden, resembling a long snake lying there.
As they entered through the main door, the path split into two branches, resembling the forked tongue of a snake. Lin Yingzi gestured to the right and invited, "Mr. Chen, please come this way."
Chen Chuancai glanced at the other path, and Lin Yingzi explained, "That's a similar service, but for higher-tier brawlers.
Chen Chuancai took another look and then turned his attention to the right-hand passage. The walls on either side were curved glass panels, and the exterior featured pleasant plants with sunlight filtering through the gaps in the branches. The narrow interior space felt secure rather than confining.
After about half a minute, they arrived at a cabin supported by arched ribs, where Zou Handan was waiting with a smile. "Welcome, Mr. Chen."
He shook Chen Chuancai's hand and led him to a sturdy glass partition. "Mr. Chen, this is the serpent cocoon we've selected for you."
Chen Chuancai peered through the glass at a golden-yellow serpent coiled around an artificial tree trunk. It was about eight to nine meters long, and while it looked like an ordinary snake, its interior was likely entirely different.
"Based on the data you provided, we've chosen the highest-quality serpent cocoon from this batch," Zou Handan explained with a smile. "The service duration can reach up to seventy-two hours."
"The longer you stay inside, the better the service effect," he continued. "But we prioritize client safety, so you can exit at any time."
Chen Chuancai received some information on his boundary vessel from Zou Handan, including the serpent cocoon's weight, length, and other details that could be disclosed. The information also noted that to receive the service, the client needed to enter the serpent cocoon, and near the serpent's throat were two pieces of cartilage that, when touched, would cause breathing difficulties, forcing the serpent to open its mouth, allowing the client to exit.
If the client felt unsafe, the responsible party could activate field monitoring. If the field showed significant disturbances, they would cut open the serpent cocoon to rescue the client.
The information also listed various scenarios and the appropriate responses, providing a comprehensive and well-considered guide.
"The serpent cocoon stores a large amount of specially formulated nutrients," Zou Handan explained. "While enveloping the client, it continuously delivers nutrients to aid in recovery and maintain stamina. If the client has medication to enhance their martial arts training, the effect will be even better.
However, these medications are not included in the service. If you need them, our sect can provide them, but there will be additional charges."
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Chen Chuan asked, "Can these medicines only be used with your sect's methods?"
"Of course not," the other party replied. "It's just that our secret medicines are more compatible. Using regular market medicines would require a larger dosage to achieve the desired effect."
Chen Chuan nodded. "So, we just need to increase the dosage?"
Zou Handan confirmed, "Yes."
Chen Chuan immediately used the Interface to contact Fan Qingshan of the Jade Bag Pharmacy. The call was quickly connected, and Fan Qingshan said, "Chen, you contacted me. Do you have any opinions or requests?"
Chen Chuan stated, "I need you to fulfill your previous promise."
Fan Qingshan replied without hesitation, "Certainly. Just tell me what medications you need for your cultivation, and I can arrange for them to be sent to the Wu Yi Academy."
Chen Chuan informed, "I'm currently at Wave Split Valley."
Fan Qingshan quickly realized, "The Serpent Sect?"
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Yes, I purchased one of their services."
As the director of the countermeasures department, Fan Qingshan was very familiar with the various companies and groups in Central City. Understanding Chen Chuan's previous statement, he immediately knew what service Chen Chuan was referring to. Fan Qingshan said, "I'll arrange for the medicines to be delivered immediately."
For the Jade Bag Pharmacy, sending medicines was not a significant matter; clinical trial data was their priority. However, he regretted that the data involving the Serpent Sect's services could not be disclosed externally.
After ending the call, Chen Chuan informed Zou Handan, "Someone will deliver the medicines soon."
In less than three quarters of an hour, an armed transport vehicle with the Jade Bag Pharmacy's logo drove into Wave Split Valley.
Zou Handan was genuinely surprised. Among the domestic pharmaceutical companies in Dashun, the only one comparable in scale to Tiancong Hundred Grass was the Jade Bag Pharmacy. In this era where everyone relied on medicines, the power of such a pharmaceutical company was immense.
And Chen Chuan had only to contact them for the Jade Bag Pharmacy to deliver the medicines.
Zou Handan took a deep look at Chen Chuan, and his attitude became more polite. He instructed his team to inject the batch of medicines through a soft tube into the Serpent Cocoon.
The Serpent Cocoon could perfectly accommodate these medicines and, during the service, gradually squeeze and penetrate the recipient's body through fusion. Although there might be signs of medicinal strength loss, the fusion with the serpent body's inherent resilient substances would make it more gentle and easier for the recipient to absorb.
The Jade Bag Pharmacy's supply was sufficient for three people, allowing for generous additions.
After half an hour, Zou Handan approached and said to Chen Chuan, who was sitting in the lounge, "Our preparations are complete. The service can begin at your convenience. When would you like to start?"
Chen Chuan stood up. "Now."
Zou Handan gestured, and Lin Yingzi promptly led the way, guiding Chen Chuan to the entrance of a chamber.
Lin Yingzi stood at the door and said to Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, there's a changing room and a washroom inside. You can also leave your personal belongings here. There will be someone waiting at the door to attend to your needs, so please feel free to instruct them."
Chen Chuan opened the door and entered. The room was an enclosed space without windows, with another door in front and the Serpent Cocoon behind it.
As the service required removing the Interface, Chen Chuan first contacted Gao Ming and Lu Fang, indicating that he might not be able to communicate with them for a few days. He also informed Shen Zheng that if there were any actions, it would be best to wait until after his service was complete.
Subsequently, Chen Chuan turned off the Interface and placed it in an isolation box before changing into a diving suit-like outfit prepared for him.
This was a highly breathable biomembrane suit, not skin-tight but with a thick layer of protection, providing a buffer for the recipient during the Serpent Cocoon's compression. It also helped absorb and transmit the medicines.
Once everything was ready, Chen Chuan walked towards the opposite side. As he pushed open the door, a second self instantly appeared with him, and he entered the chamber he had seen from the outside.
Looking up, he saw a giant serpent coiled around a thick artificial tree trunk, its apricot-yellow eyes fixed on him.
Following the Interface's instructions, Chen Chuan slowly spread his arms, and the giant serpent seemed stimulated, suddenly lunging down and tearing open its mouth to swallow Chen Chuan whole.
(End of Chapter)
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