My Monster Fuses Everything Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Chapter 195: Upgrade

The next morning at daybreak, it was Bai Qilan who woke up first, her face blushed as she remembered her behavior from the night before.

'You scoundrel'

She glanced at Su Han and then picked up her scattered clothes, getting up as she normally did.

Though they had affirmed their relationship, these weren't peaceful times; urgent matters demanded attention, and only by strengthening one's power could one better protect oneself.

'The strengthening potion has no issues, but its energy intensity is somewhat conservative. If it were him, it should at least be a Second Order potion, and his Angel Envoy should be used as the auxiliary material to make the impact a bit smaller. However, it's still not enough. Should I let Old Zhu and the others try it for a bit longer to be safer?'

As she dressed, Bai Qilan pondered over the production of the next phase of the potion. Undoubtedly, Su Han's strengthening potion would take priority, but she also wanted to collect more data.

“Qilan”

When Su Han got up, he saw Bai Qilan, already neatly dressed, who gave him a smile and said softly, “I got up first. You take your time.”

Bai Qilan walked out the door, only to see her father, Bai Shan, with an unpleased expression as soon as she descended the stairs.

Her face turned red, but she quickly composed herself and continued down the stairs. Bai Shan sighed with relief when he saw her: “Come have some fish soup. I made it myself. Su Han should join us in a bit.”

It felt like having one's tower stolen.

But upon reflection, the world had ended; what did such trivial formalities matter anymore? As long as father and daughter were safe, that was all that counted.

Moreover, Su Han was genuinely a good person, and Bai Shan had seen the signs between the two of them. Now that they had decided, it was a good thing.

It was much better than those chaotic and disordered camps.

Bai Qilan nodded and said, “He will be down shortly. Dad, today I'm planning to prepare a Second Order Low Grade strengthening potion and then use Mei Yi to run an experiment.”

Bai Shan was startled but quickly understood; this potion was being prepared for Su Han.

“There shouldn't be any safety problems, but it's best to adjust it a bit more.”

Su Han joined them for breakfast, and even though Bai Shan was a refined man, he couldn't help but look a bit sulky; fortunately, with the busy affairs of the camp, everyone started to get busy with their own tasks.

However, Bai Shan was an interesting old man. Just before leaving, he muttered, “Come back for dinner in the evening.”

After leaving Villa Nine, Su Han immediately summoned the Blood-winged Tiger and rode it towards the Mother Nest Ancient Tree.

The Blood-winged Tiger was swift, and within a few wingbeats, it had arrived at the base of the Mother Nest Ancient Tree.

Su Han got off its back, holding a large bag containing spiritual energy crystals in his hand.

Since last using the spiritual energy crystals to strengthen himself, several days had passed, bringing together all the spiritual energy crystals obtained from the rifts at the Third Hospital and the pharmaceutical factory to this place.

These crystals had been taken from Villa Nine, the portion that Bai Qilan had not used.

Having verified that the effect of the Crystal Mine Fruit wasn't much different from the spiritual energy crystals, except for certain necessary experiments like control groups for the strengthening potions, Bai Qilan usually wouldn't use the spiritual energy crystals.

Because she knew these resources were needed by Su Han, and when it came to resource allocation, Su Han's needs were prioritized above all else.

Over the past several days, they had saved up the spiritual energy crystals, not an enormous quantity, around a hundred or so, but it should be enough.

Under Su Han's control, vines crept towards the bag. He tossed the bag towards the tree roots, and a mass of vines caught the scattering spiritual energy crystals.

[Found Spiritual Energy ore materials suitable for Fusion. Proceed with Fusion?]

Fusion

Su Han silently invoked Fusion, and fine threads of tissue began to spread over the Spiritual Energy ores, slowly assimilating them.

The Spiritual Energy ores gradually disappeared; the Fusion process was not particularly fast.

Would it take a little over a day?

Estimating the speed silently, Su Han's eyes flickered as he summoned the Blood-winged Tiger and began to look for his other two Angel Envoys.

The Scorpion Spider Demon set out with the team to scout and slaughter monsters, merging with more monster flesh, while Su Han also had the Blood-winged Alligator Dragon return to Nanwang Lake to prepare to Fuse with the water.

A month's accumulation of water had restored the lake level significantly, but it was uncertain how many times the Blood-winged Alligator Dragon could merge with the water and how long it would take.

As time passed, the Mother Nest Ancient Tree completed the Fusion of the Spiritual Energy ores after a day and a half.

It was not just the initial hundred, but also twenty-three more ores delivered that day that filled the Fusion Degree.

[LV2 Spiritual Energy Ore Fusion complete. Mother Nest Ancient Tree has gained Skill Advancement: LV2 Crystal Mine Fruit.]

The Crystal Mine Fruit successfully leveled up, and more nodes slowly appeared atop the tree branches. Tiny Crystal Mine Fruits began to form on them, slowly converting the surrounding Spiritual Energy into Crystal Mine Fruits.

The output of LV1 Crystal Mine Fruit was only about 10-20 fruits per day, but LV2 saw a significant increase to around 20-50 pieces, with a substantial improvement in conversion capability.

As a result of the successful Fusion, the Mother Nest Ancient Tree gradually grew larger; its form became even more massive, and the area it covered expanded to 6 kilometers.

Vines extended gently outwards, no longer confined to the ring belt area, but spreading towards the surrounding streets–yet this was still not enough.

Su Han, observing the colossal body of the ancient tree and its waving vines, appeared contemplative as he pondered a question:

Should he focus on Fusing with monster flesh next or with rock and soil?

The Fusion with rock and soil was slower and had a lower compatibility rate, but the advantage lay in its quantity.

The compatibility rate with monster flesh was not low, and Fusion was comparatively faster, but both the Mother Nest Ancient Tree and the Scorpion Spider Demon required monster flesh–there would be some degree of competition for resources.

If there was ample time, the choice wouldn't matter, but given the current need to sweep the entire northern city sector, Su Han decided to opt for efficiency.

'From LV6 to LV7, the amount of monster flesh needed for Essence of Flesh Fusion could be substantial.'

Su Han mulled it over; previously, thousands of monsters' flesh had been required for LV6 Essence of Flesh, and who knew if it would take tens of thousands for the next level up or if higher-grade monsters would be needed?

The demand for rock and soil was significantly less, and crucially, the role of the Black Rock Tree Monster was substantial.

Having made his decision, Su Han directed the vines with his thoughts. Some extended towards the vicinity of Nanwang Lake, preparing to Fuse with the surrounding rock and soil, including part of the lakebed, to expand the lake's capacity.

Back in the ring belt area, Zhang Dahai had previously dug two large ponds that were now home to Horned Carps, Black-finned Arowanas, Red Mud Loaches, and Black Armor River Clams–all aquatic Evolved Kinds–as well as Evolved Kind plants like Purple Lotus and Thorn Algae.

They were breeding quickly, especially since Ji Jichun's fish-rearing team was already experimenting with mixed grain feed, so considering the breeding rate of these Evolved Kinds, the two large ponds might not be enough.

Though having Black Rock Tree Monsters could make digging simpler, real estate in the city was incredibly valuable.

Though the population had decreased, destroying buildings seemed a waste, and reconstruction later would be difficult. It was better to enlarge Nanwang Lake.

Besides expanding the lake, the vines also extended over some collapsed buildings and wastelands.

[Found materials suitable for Rock and Soil Fusion. Proceed with Fusion?]

Fusion

Meanwhile, Su Han was continuously fusing materials, enhancing the Angel Envoy's power.

On Zhu Xiong's side, he was leading Zheng Xiong and others in handling the relocation of the camp, and they had to clean up the surrounding camps thoroughly.

On the first day, Zhu Xiong had already led about two hundred search team members to encircle the Patriotic Grain and Oil Market.

Armed to the teeth and standing solemnly, they resembled an Iron Buddha.

Qin Zhao and others had not returned for a day, and the Patriotic Grain and Oil Market had already been petrified with panic. Although the remaining people protecting the camp were also Qin Zhao's brothers, they were only a few First Order Upper Grade individuals.

Without any resistance, all the materials were seized by Zhu Xiong, and all the personnel were detained and handed over to the patrol team for a thorough check.

The market might have been for grain and oil, but the inside space was far from small, housing over 600 people, among which there were quite a few beautiful women. Besides, there was a prison made out of a big truck cargo container, spattered with bloodstains, with no telling how many people had been killed.

“Brother Zhu, we left everything back at the camp, have someone check it out.”

The convoy assembled in front of the Wal-Mart, with three big trucks and about ten smaller vehicles. The number of people in the entire convoy was roughly a hundred, mostly vigorous men.

The tall man leading the group was 30 years old.

His complexion wasn't great; after all, there were a lot of materials in that supermarket. The difficulty of moving them all was simply too high, and just yesterday, a third of the entire camp chose to join the Tree Domain.

With such a significant loss of personnel, it was no wonder Zhao Wu's expression was not good.

“Old Zhao has already counted the stuff, don't look so bitter. The contribution value exchanged this time gave you an extra 20%, according to the agreement we gave you two Second Order Low Grade injectors, and also 10 First Order Upper Grade ones. That should be enough to make you all stronger.”

Second Order Low Grade injectors, those were exchanged with four or five Lamp Trees, along with the crystals from fifty or sixty Lamp Trees and most of their resources.

Only heaven knows how difficult it was for them to collect so many Lamp Trees and how many monsters they fought to the death.

“Brother Zhu, I won't say much,” Zhao Wu's eyes narrowed, and he said, “If we deal with each other in the future, just don't rip off your brother too much.”

“Hmm?”

Zhu Xiong squinted his eyes, his chubby face breaking into a smile, “Brother, are you heading to West City?”

Zhao Wu looked like his thoughts were read correctly, speaking vaguely, “Yes.”

Zhao Wu didn't want to elaborate, and Zhu Xiong, still smiling, said, “Good luck with everything. If there is any special news from West City, that can also be sold for contribution value.”

Zhao Wu's face darkened, thinking to use us as scouts, huh?

“Bang bang”

He slapped the door and commanded, “Drive!”

The big trucks slowly started, and Zhu Xiong still wore a smiling face as he watched the convoy slowly leave.

Not until the taillights disappeared into the fog and the sound also faded away.

“Brother Zhu, should we follow them and teach them a lesson?”

Zhao Yimin came up and suggested, but Zhu Xiong slapped the lad with no small force, causing his figure to stumble.

“We've already snatched most of their stuff, let them vent a little anger. We'll shear them again later unless he doesn't mix in South City anymore or dies. Otherwise, where could he go?”

Zhao Wu had some strength, and among the hundred-man team, there were two Second Order Low Grade ones, along with several First Order Upper Grade ones and the injectors to boost morale. It was not too surprising that they dared to head to West City.

“Zhao Yimin, organize people to move stuff and keep an eye out for monsters. This is the last one.”

“Yes”

Zhao Yimin organized people to move materials, and the supermarket was sizeable, with plenty of supplies left behind making it no easy task.

Meanwhile, the convoy drove into the fog, becoming more distant, gradually reaching the main road.

“Damn it, Brother Zhao, Zhu Xiong and his men are way too arrogant, just chasing us out like that?”

“What do you suggest?”

Zhao Wu glanced at the young man in the passenger seat, whose eyes were very bright. Clearly understanding, he saw that the kid wasn't really angry but wanted to make a statement.

Indeed, as soon as Zhou Mu heard the rhetorical question, he choked a bit.

“I… I'm just not happy about it.”

“Hmph,” Zhao Wu snorted and said, “Turn around; we won't go to West City. We'll leave the city and hit the highway directly.”

“What?”

Zhou Mu seemed to have heard it wrong. What was the point of going outside the city?

“Zhao, Brother Zhao, the monsters outside the city are much more dangerous than those inside. Some people have scouted and also, there are no places… ”

“We're going to the county, crossing the highway. The chances of encountering monsters are not high, but the road will be difficult.”

Zhao Wu's voice was calm as he continued, “West City is just a no-go for the time being, which doesn't mean they won't go. Do you think you can outdo Su Han? Drive.”

Zhao Wu was gambling, having two Second Order Low Grade Contractors, even if heading out of the city was dangerous, it wasn't something they couldn't handle.

Besides, wasn't West City dangerous?

Hearing Zhao Wu's definitive tone, Zhou Mu had no choice but to comply, steering from the main road toward the direction of the highway.

In the midst of the fog, the vehicle didn't speed, with monsters occasionally attacking. However, under the pressure of the trucks, general monsters couldn't breach their defenses.

However, after crushing many monsters, the fog around them gradually became silent.

Zhou Mu saw fewer monsters and began to relax gradually; it would soon be possible to get on the highway. As long as they kept the noise down, they should be fine.

Clang

Just then, the truck suddenly shook violently and came to a stop, almost throwing both men out.

“Zhou Mu, what happened?”

Alert, Zhao Wu immediately asked, while Zhou Mu hurriedly said, “Seems like we hit something. I'll go down and check right away.”

Chapter end

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