Chapter 315: Serpent Shedding
Chapter 315: Serpent Shedding
As Chen Chuancai stepped off the tour bus, he heard a splash and saw a figure leaping out of the lake not too far away. The person traced an arc in the air before diving back into the water, closely pursued by a large, greenish-black creature that seemed to be chasing them.
Lin Yingzi approached and explained, "This is an internal service project test. There's a water screen and underwater protective net, so it's limited to this area."
Chen Chuancai recalled a project he had seen on the Serpent Sect platform, which involved fighting a water snake. Could this be it? He glanced at the lake and noticed numerous tour buses parked on the opposite shore. People were disembarking and entering an elliptical building.
"What kind of service is that?" Chen Chuancai asked.
"That's our Serpent Sect's ancient healing service," Lin Yingzi replied. "It comes with a corresponding biologic implant adaptation, and it's quite popular among the upper-class in Central City."
"But Mr. Chen, as a fighter, this service won't be of much use to you. If you're interested in purchasing combat implants, you can talk to Mr. Zou. The Sect will customize them for you."
As she spoke, she sent some introduction materials about the implant services to Chen Chuancai's Boundary Token. "Implants can make up for certain deficiencies in fighters, enhancing their combat abilities. Even if they get damaged, they can be repaired or replaced promptly. Our Serpent Sect implants prioritize customer experience and compatibility. With the customer's cooperation, compatibility can reach over fifty percent..."
Chen Chuancai didn't need these implants, but it couldn't hurt to know about them. Who knows, he might encounter opponents using Serpent Sect implants in the future.
The two walked about a hundred steps along a wooden boardwalk and reached a glass greenhouse. From the previous angle, the building was partially obscured by trees, but up close, Chen Chuancai realized it was quite long. What he had seen was just the front end; the building extended further into the botanical garden, resembling a coiled snake.
Upon entering through the main entrance, they saw two diverging paths ahead, 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 side, and Lin Yingzi explained, "That's a similar service project, but it's for higher-limit fighters."
"Third Limit?" Chen Chuancai asked, taking another look before turning his attention back to the right-hand passage. The passage had curved glass panels on both sides, offering a pleasant view of the plants outside. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, creating a sense of security rather than enclosure within the narrow space.
After walking for about half a minute, they reached a cabin supported by arched ribs, where Zou Handan was waiting with a smile. "Welcome, Mr. Chen."
He shook hands with Chen Chuancai and led him to a thick glass partition. "Mr. Chen, this is the Serpent Shedding we've selected for you."
Through the glass, Chen Chuancai saw a golden-yellow snake coiled around an artificial tree trunk. It was quite large, roughly eight to nine meters long, resembling an ordinary snake from the outside, but its internal structure was likely entirely different.
"Based on the data you provided, we've chosen the highest-grade Serpent Shedding from this batch. The service duration can reach up to seventy-two hours."
Zou Handan smiled and added, "The longer you stay, the better the service effect. But we prioritize our clients' safety, so you can exit at any time."
Chen Chuancai received some information on his Boundary Token from Zou Handan, which included the snake's weight, length, and other details that could be disclosed.
Below, there was a special note explaining that the service recipient needed to enter the snake to receive the service. Near the snake's throat were two pieces of cartilage that, when touched, would make breathing difficult, forcing the person to open their mouth and retreat.
If the recipient felt unsafe, the field monitoring could be activated. If significant field fluctuations were detected, the snake would be cut open to rescue the person.
The information also listed various scenarios and the corresponding responses, covering a wide range of potential situations.
"The Serpent Shedding stores a large amount of specially formulated nutrients," Zou Handan continued. "While it compresses the service recipient, it continuously delivers nutrients to them. If the recipient has medications to enhance their fighting skills, the effect will be even better. However, these medications are not included in the service package. If Mr. Chen needs them, our Sect can provide them, but they'll be charged separately."
Chen Chuan asked, "Can these medicines only be used with your teachings?"
"Of course not," He replied. "Our secret medicines are just more compatible, but if you use the ones available on the market, you'll need a larger dosage to achieve the original effect."
Chen Chuan nodded, "So, all we need to do is increase the dosage?"
Zou Handan confirmed, "That's right."
Chen Chuan immediately used the Boundary Token to contact Fan Qingshan of the Jade Bag Apothecary. The call connected quickly, and Fan Qingshan said, "Chen, what's your opinion or request?"
Chen Chuan said, "I need you to fulfill your previous promise."
Fan Qingshan didn't hesitate, "Sure, just tell me what medicines you need for your cultivation, and I'll have them delivered to the Wu Yi Academy."
Chen Chuan said, "I'm currently in Wave Splitting Valley."
Fan Qingshan immediately understood, "The Serpent Sect?"
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Yes, I purchased one of their services."
As the head of the Countermeasures Department, Fan Qingshan was very familiar with the various companies and organizations in Central City. Combining this with what Chen Chuan had said earlier, he immediately knew what service Chen Chuan was referring to. "I'll arrange for the medicine to be delivered right away."
For the Jade Bag Apothecary, the medicine itself wasn't a big deal. The real value lay in the trial data, which Fan Qingshan regretted not being able to obtain due to the involvement of the Serpent Sect's services. Such data could never be disclosed externally.
After ending the call, Chen Chuan informed Zou Handan, "Someone will deliver the medicine soon."
In less than three quarters of an hour, an armed convoy vehicle with the Jade Bag Apothecary logo arrived at Wave Splitting Valley.
Zou Handan was genuinely surprised. In the entire Da Shun country, the only pharmaceutical company that could rival the Heavenly Origin Herbs in terms of scale was the Jade Bag Apothecary. In this era where everyone relied on medicine, they keenly understood the power of such a company.
Chen Chuan had simply contacted them, and they had sent the medicine.
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Zou Handan looked at Chen Chuan deeply, his attitude becoming more polite. He instructed his people to inject the batch of medicine into the Serpent Shed using a soft tube.
The Serpent Shed could perfectly accommodate these medicines and, during the service, infiltrate them into the recipient's body through a fusion and compression process. Although there would inevitably be signs of medicinal potency loss, the fusion with the nutritious substances in the snake's body made it gentler and easier for the recipient to absorb.
The Jade Bag Apothecary had sent enough medicine for three people, allowing them to add it without hesitation.
After waiting for half an hour, Zou Handan approached Chen Chuan, who was sitting in the lounge, and said, "Mr. Chen, our preparations are complete, and the service is ready. When would you like to begin?"
Chen Chuan stood up and said, "Now."
Zou Handan gestured, and Lin Yingzi immediately led the way, taking Chen Chuan to the cabin room.
Lin Yingzi stood at the door and said, "Mr. Chen, there's a shower room and changing room inside. You can also leave your personal belongings here. No one else will enter this room. There will be service staff waiting outside the door, and you can give them any instructions at any time."
Chen Chuan opened the door and stepped inside. It was an enclosed space without windows, with another door leading to the Serpent Shed.
Since he needed to remove the Boundary Token during the service, Chen Chuan first communicated with Gao Ming, informing him that he might not be able to contact the outside world for the next few days. He also explained the situation to Wu Bei and Lu Fang, asking them to hold off on any actions until his service was complete.
Chen Chuan then turned off the Boundary Token, placed it in an isolation box, and went to the changing room to put on a diving suit-like garment prepared for him.
It was a highly breathable biomembrane suit, not skin-tight but with a layer of thick protection. This provided a buffer during the Serpent Shed's compression process and helped absorb the transmitted medicine.
Once everything was ready, Chen Chuan walked towards the opposite door. As he pushed it open, the second I merged with him.
Due to his current physical condition, which far surpassed that of a fighter at this level and could even rival a Tier Three Combatant, the Serpent Shed's effect on him was relatively limited. Therefore, he chose to enter a low-state, which would still achieve the desired result.
As he pushed open the door, a thirty-meter-long cylindrical corridor lay ahead, reminiscent of a snake passage. He walked through it and eventually reached the cabin room he had seen from the outside.
Looking up, he saw a giant snake coiled around the thick artificial tree trunk, its apricot-yellow eyes fixed on him.
Following the instructions on the Boundary Token, Chen Chuan slowly spread his arms, which seemed to stimulate the snake. It suddenly lunged downward, tearing open its jaws and swallowing Chen Chuan whole.
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(End of Chapter)
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