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Chapter 891: Adjusting the Water to See Silver Frost
Chapter 891: Adjusting the Water to See Silver Frost
On the lakeshore, Chen Chuan stood by his suitcase, occasionally climbing nearby trees to observe the lake and the surroundings. The lost object hung around his neck, swaying slightly with his movements and emitting a comforting warmth.
The light in the Convergence Zone was usually gentle and soft, as if filtered through a layer of gauze. However, on rare occasions, it could become more intense and translucent, like today. The soft, bright light poured down, making the lake shimmer with ripples.
Half an hour later, the lake churned, and waves surged outward as if something was about to burst forth.
Chen Chuan looked up and then soared into the air, circling above. Suddenly, a huge object broke through the water's surface, rising to a height of over ten meters before crashing heavily onto the lakeshore. Water splashed everywhere.
Chen Chuan immediately flew a bit higher to avoid the scattered droplets. Below, the waves near the shore surged violently, and after a while, a figure emerged from the water, slowly approaching the shore. Some of the rolling waves seemed to hit an invisible reef, instantly shattering into a spray. The turbulent waves did not hinder his steady stride.
In the sky, Chao Ming chirped cheerfully.
Chen Chuan, holding the Snow Lady Sword, walked steadily onto the shore. Under the influence of the Bio Field, his body remained completely dry. He approached the creature.
It was a Multi-Eyed Devil Ray, as recorded in the Bestiary. Its massive body had a wingspan of over twenty meters, and its length was around seven to eight meters. While in the water, it could absorb large amounts of water to expand its body size, intimidating and deterring various ferocious underwater creatures. It was said that it could grow to three to five times its original size.
Its back was covered with hundreds of eyes, capable of emitting a ghostly glow underwater. This glow, combined with a certain gas it emitted, had a powerful hallucinogenic effect, causing other creatures to experience various hallucinations and give up resistance, making them easy prey.
Chen Chuan drew his short dagger and cut open a spot near the creature's gills, retrieving a sac from within. This was the gland that secreted the hallucinogenic gas.
This gas also affected fighters, and if one wasn't cautious, they could easily fall under its influence. However, by taking this substance to a pharmaceutical company or the Fighter Council, one could exchange it for rare cultivation medicines.
Chen Chuan took an ice bag from his suitcase, which he had brought specifically to carry special altered organisms and organs. He placed the gland inside, securing it before beginning his search for the high-energy nutrients he needed.
The most nutritious part of the Multi-Eyed Devil Ray was the altered filamentous tissue connecting its numerous eyes. Once cooked, this tissue had a texture akin to well-made noodles, a rare treat that didn't require raw consumption. Chen Chuan also wanted to change up his diet.
However, collecting this tissue was a tedious task. Each filament had to be carefully extracted, as any damage would cause the nutrients to dissipate quickly. Even with the assistance of the Bio Field, it took over ten minutes to extract all the altered filaments and divide them into more than twenty bundles, which he laid out on a clean, detached membrane.
Chen Chuan then took out a small pot he carried with him, filled it with water, and adjusted his breathing. Naturally, his body emitted high temperatures, quickly boiling the water. He added one bundle of the altered filaments, and with just a few stirs, a layer of oil spread, and without any seasoning, a tempting aroma filled the air. Chao Ming couldn't resist and flew closer. Chen Chuan smiled and shared some with him using chopsticks. After eating, Chao Ming suddenly flapped its wings and flew away, returning a while later with several bird eggs in its beak.
Chen Chuan recognized them as Black Crow eggs, with average nutritional value but a delicious taste. He had seen Chao Ming take note of them while looking at the Bestiary.
Chen Chuan patted Chao Ming's head. In recent days, under the influence of various ingredients and lost objects, Chao Ming's body had grown significantly. Its vibrant, multi-layered feathers spread backward, its front legs equipped with sharp claws, and its strong, powerful hind legs hidden beneath its tail feathers. It already exuded a certain intimidation towards other creatures.
However, due to its age, Chao Ming's growth period was far from over. With ample nutrition, its future growth was even more promising.
Chen Chuan cracked the bird eggs, made a few simple fried eggs, and placed them on the altered filaments that resembled white noodles. He savored the meal.
After finishing the meal with Chao Ming, Chen Chuan felt warm and content. The altered tissues of the Multi-Eyed Devil Ray were its essence, and the nutrients absorbed from them were sufficient to support his cultivation for several days, even without hunting.
After a while, Chen Chuan went to the lakeshore to wash the pot. He chose not to use the Bio Field but cleaned it by hand, reminiscent of his time at Yang Zhi's home, leaving him with a satisfying post-meal feeling.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of his aunt's family in the Central City. It had been almost a month since he entered the Convergence Zone, and he wondered how his aunt and uncle were doing back home. The two little ones should have started school by now, and learning new things is always a delightful experience. He imagined them living a happy life there.
He planned to collect some animal and plant specimens to broaden their horizons and, if possible, bring back some rare and harmless creatures.
He had already decided what to get for his aunt and uncle. There was a plant called "Evergreen Grass" in the Convergence Zone, which bloomed with gorgeous flowers and could keep people in a pleasant mood. It also had regenerative properties and was incredibly resilient, capable of growing even outside the Convergence Zone.
However, he hadn't seen any during his journey, so he decided to keep an eye out for it on his way back.
There were still many good things at the bottom of this lake, and he thought he could stay here for a couple of days. The nutritional value of the creatures he hunted here was higher, so he didn't need to spend the entire day searching for prey. He could also take this opportunity to rest and recuperate.
He stayed by this lake for two days, mostly resting and recovering. On the third day, he set off again, feeling refreshed and energized.
As he moved forward, he noticed the terrain gradually rising. After a day's journey, he stopped for the night to cultivate. After mastering another technique of the Great Ming Light Style, he looked into the distance, illuminated by the dawn's light, and realized he was standing on a high, rugged mountain, with a vast plain ahead.
In the distance, he spotted a sharp, conical mountain spewing thick smoke, resembling an active volcano. However, the Convergence Zone was not that simple. Some environments resembled those outside, but their underlying nature was entirely different. It was like a display of fireworks, possibly caused by the spontaneous combustion of hyper-algae.
Often, where hyper-algae thrived, there were also more unique life forms. He anticipated a bountiful harvest there.
In the plain, he saw scattered, intermittent patches of light-colored mist clouds drifting by, almost without end. These were actually swarms of insect clouds, and from his vantage point, if one ignored their composition, they showcased the Convergence Zone's marvels and grandeur.
He calculated the distance and estimated that with a slight increase in speed, he could reach the other side of the mountain before noon. He called out to Chao Ming, and soon they were running, leaving a trail of dust behind them.
As he had anticipated, he arrived at the foot of the mountain around noon. He felt the intense heat here and noticed the mountain above glowing with charred blackness, with flickers of high-temperature red light.
In the book, he found no errors in the version!
The air was filled with tiny, fluffy particles, like the remnants of hyper-algae combustion, which attracted insects. Countless birds flew around, pecking at these insects, creating a constant, noisy chirping.
Chen Chuan's heart stirred as he recognized these birds as Golden Essence Birds. They loved bringing back rare minerals and plants, then building sturdy nests with their saliva. Over time, a metamorphic membrane called "Silver Frost" would form on these nests.
He glanced at another mountain nearby, the direction from which the Golden Essence Birds had come. Sure enough, he spotted twinkling white lights there—undoubtedly Silver Frost. As he followed the trail with his eyes, he saw that almost the entire mountain was surrounded by it.
This Silver Frost was also a valuable high-energy nutrient. The Ancient Kingdom Religion relied on it to refine special elixirs, and the Former Imperial Palace had long monopolized these resources due to their control over many of the Convergence Zone's essence realms. If the Great Shun wanted to use it, they sometimes had to obtain it through underground channels between the two sides.
He hadn't expected to find so much of it here. Now that he had seen it, he couldn't pass up the opportunity.
He took off his suitcase's shoulder strap and carried it on his back, then headed towards the mountain.
As he walked, he spotted flocks of white Golden Essence Birds resembling cranes. These were metamorphic forms of the birds, larger in size and responsible for defending against external threats. As he approached, the large birds became agitated, their sounds turning shrill and urgent. Chen Chuan paused, knowing he hadn't yet entered their true warning zone. Chao Ming, circling high above, chirped a warning call.
He looked in a certain direction and saw a slender figure with massive wings appear in the sky.
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