Chapter 109 Error Evolution! The Authority of God! The Minotaur God of War!
Chapter 109 Error Evolution! The Authority of God! The Minotaur God of War!
Chapter 109 Error Evolution! The Authority of God! The Minotaur God of War! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Back to reality, it was already past eight in the morning, and there was still plenty of time before our departure time of ten.
"Ugh..."
Lu Yu couldn't help but yawn, clutching his lower back. After grinding for so long, even with the blessing of extraordinary delicacies and the Earth Mother Lotus, he felt completely drained, especially after the [Radiant Complexion] buff ended, which made him feel even more empty.
Especially sleeping in dreams... it's like taking a fake nap, it doesn't relieve much fatigue at all.
In comparison, the little spider seemed to be in good spirits; after all, as a monster, her energy far surpassed that of a human. The mouse, though not tired, habitually sprawled on the sofa, opened a bag of potato chips, and like a wriggling hamster, crawled inside and began to nibble.
Lu Yu was somewhat helpless. Even though his two pets were full of energy, he still had to cook. After all, the Gate Master effect only worked when he cooked it himself, and he couldn't slack off. He had to get a buff before entering the secret realm.
So Lu Yu began to skillfully make egg pancakes. In order to feed the two money-devouring beasts, he specially made several layers thicker, and finally sprinkled some chopped green onions on top. The aroma came out immediately.
Simple and delicious ×
quick and convenient
Then, as usual, he took out the Gluttony Cauldron. He glanced at Lu Yu with disgust in his eyes, but opened it with practiced ease.
Just like the heroine in the doujinshi who has finished her corruption, even if she still hates it in her heart, it has already become muscle memory.
The mouth is too upright.
Lu Yu didn't care at all. He only wanted your body, not your heart. As long as he didn't break you, it was fine. The more he used you, the more comfortable he became.
Then Lu Yu threw the egg pancake in, and after being upgraded, it turned into a golden, shimmering egg pancake and returned. As for the price...
"Following the ancient laws of fate, this time the exchange is for your eye... your eye... a single tear!"
Seeing the trade succeed, the Gluttonous Cauldron felt triumphant again and activated its backstab mode, calling for an eye. Unfortunately, under the effect of [Lord of the Gate], it turned into a teardrop.
It's not difficult to make; you just need to yawn.
After the transaction was completed, Lu Yu threw the Gluttony Cauldron, which had been questioning its existence, back.
Although both are rebellious, they are much more so than rats.
Lu Yu glanced at it and found that today's buff was the [Full of Energy] buff that he had encountered for the first time. He was pleasantly surprised, as this buff was perfect for long battles.
Just as I was about to serve the food, I discovered that a quarter of the thick egg pancake was gone. I was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening and turned to look in the corner, where I saw a white fox shadow bending down to enjoy the food.
White starlight gathered in the air, forming a tray, while the white fox, its face half-hidden by fur, gracefully bowed its head to eat, the dark galaxy behind it even darker than before.
It was as if the brilliance of the stars was beginning to fade, gradually becoming dim.
Seemingly sensing Lu Yu's gaze, it turned its head and let out a clear, ethereal fox cry:
"Chirp~"
This time, there was no sweeping wind of stars, only the melodious sound of flowing water, washing away the weariness in one's soul.
"The White Fox boss is here!"
Lu Yu was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. This was his chance to show off his licking skills. However, before he could even speak, the mouse that had heard the commotion and floated over exclaimed:
"This is... a fox? Good heavens, Sister Spider, Xiu Ren is tired of us and has really started bringing fox spirits home. This is simply outrageous..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Yu covered her mouth and then lectured her:
"Stop spouting nonsense, you hamster who's always talking lewdly! Your 'unique' side is practically all you have left!"
"Waaaaah!"
The mouse expressed strong dissatisfaction and grievance, waving its little paws in a silent protest: "Now they dare to bring their mistresses home and bully the original pet, not even allowing it to speak!"
I can't even imagine what kind of play they'll dare to do in the future, it's just too shocking... too dark!
Thinking of this, the mouse couldn't help but feel a little sad. Then, two little mice jumped out from its shoulder and started singing the background music of "Snowflakes Are Falling".
Does your venue have its own sound system?
Lu Yu thought to himself, but the commotion also attracted the little spider's attention. Through its mental perception, it saw the white fox, whose beauty transcended that of any species.
She paused for a moment, then greeted them:
"Eek!"
Since you're here, please make yourself at home.
She has the air of a big...big sister.
"Chirp~" the white fox responded gently, seemingly unaffected.
"Squeak!" The mouse broke free from Lu Yu's large hand, let out a cry, and joined the battlefield.
It's probably the only hamster in the world that makes a shivering sound.
However, after greeting the white fox, it didn't say much more. It elegantly finished the last of its egg pancake, then leaped into the dark starry sky and disappeared once again.
They ate and left without the slightest regret.
The moment it left, the little spider subconsciously frowned, not out of disgust, but because the memories in its mind were beginning to slip away, though they were successfully preserved by the Nightmare Prison.
It is no longer what it used to be.
The mice reacted similarly, successfully resisting the influence and not forgetting it, but the effect was not observed.
The enhancement of their racial potential has led to a leap in their very nature.
However, because the mouse remembered this incident, it kept asking Lu Yu where this fox came from. They hadn't been together for the past few days. Could it be that they were having an online romance?
Thinking of this, the mouse began its earnest and persuasive persuasion:
"Xiu Ren, you have to remember, online pets will only cheat you out of your money and your body. Only real-life hamsters like me and Sister Spider will treat you well... Waaaaah..."
Lu Yu picked up a piece of egg pancake and stuffed it into the mouse's mouth to stop it from chattering.
After the gluttonous rat had eaten its fill, it completely forgot about everything else, and the little spider also came over to start eating.
As Lu Yu ate, he took out a Star Leaf. The white star patterns on it shimmered, indicating that it had been replenished and could be used again.
Thinking that this contained the power to reverse time in a small area, Lu Yu was also somewhat excited.
It could save your life in a critical moment!
White Fox is truly the best client—plenty of money and little trouble.
"But why did it come today? It didn't come when I was making food the other day. Was it busy? Or...?"
Lu Yu looked at the egg pancake in his hand and murmured, "Is it because of this [Full of Energy] buff?"
After all, both occurrences happened precisely when the "Full of Energy" buff was active. If it wasn't a coincidence, it must be due to this special buff.
The buffs I got in the past few days mostly replenished either mental or physical energy. Could it be that the White Fox needs to fight frequently, so she only needs special buffs?
However, it could also be just a coincidence. The specific reason will probably be verified when the [Full of Energy] buff is triggered again.
"If that's true, we can find the pattern. If we get closer to them, we might even be able to pet the fox and experience the joy of King Zhou..."
Lu Yu was secretly looking forward to it, after all, he had no resistance to furry things. After finishing breakfast, he took the two little ones to school.
Atop the tower, a white fox-like figure stood silently, the dark nebula behind it growing ever darker, and eerie black energy attempting to spread out. Even a mere wisp of it caused the entire city's sky to darken.
Is it going to rain?
"The weather forecast said it would be sunny today, how come it's turned cloudy!"
"Oh no, I need to hurry home and grab an umbrella!"
"..."
Pedestrians in the city quickened their pace, grumbling and cursing, while some even prepared to seek refuge in nearby shops.
However, just as the black mist was about to continue spreading, it was quickly suppressed and forcibly expelled by the white starlight that had doubled in size.
The sky cleared up, leaving everyone confused, while the nebula behind the white fox became even more dazzling, displaying the colors of starlight.
It gazes towards the abandoned city, as if returning from a bygone era...
On the other side, Lu Yu, who was very punctual, arrived at the school ten minutes early. Many students and teachers had already gathered there, as had Qi Wei and Chi Yue Meng.
After Lu Yu arrived, everyone looked at him with gratitude or awe, and many teachers greeted him warmly.
The gratitude comes from the senior students.
Because of Lu Yu, the allocation of slots returned to Dayuan City High School, so they directly took seven slots. Apart from Lu Yu's slot, the rest of them could get a slot as long as they participated in the arena competition. In addition, there were two senior students, so the six of them got a secret realm slot for free.
The students, clear about their grudges, took the initiative to thank him, and Lu Yu responded with a smile. This humble attitude won over many people, who then invited Lu Yu to visit their homes.
"This guy has really risen to prominence overnight; all my hard work editing this video wasn't for nothing!"
Qi Wei looked at Lu Yu, feeling somewhat excited, especially since he had edited videos as soon as he got home a few days ago and even spent money to attract traffic, which indeed made him an instant sensation.
Then his reputation among his friends instantly reversed, and no one dared to laugh at him anymore. Instead, they praised his unique vision and ability to recognize talent, which greatly satisfied his vanity.
However, although Qi Wei is a huge fan online, he still feels a bit awkward about expressing his gratitude in real life. He feels like he would be embarrassed, but it wouldn't be good not to express his gratitude either.
Just as he was going through a fierce internal struggle and finally made up his mind to go, a voice suddenly rang out:
"Alright, let's go!"
Luo Zisong walked out leaning on his snake-head cane. Looking at these energetic children, he smiled. Lu Yu was still as unfathomable as ever, but he felt that their mental state was even weaker than last time.
It's somewhat like...excessive indulgence?
Thinking of this, he glanced at Akatsuki Yume, whose complexion did indeed look much rosier.
Moreover, three days have already passed, and they are still planning to go to the secret realm together. While Luo Zisong was impressed by the lack of self-control among young people, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Will Lu Yu die young?
If it were recorded in history, I wonder if people would laugh at me... or envy me?
Little did they know that Lu Yu had simply been grinding skill proficiency for too long, and the new buff only increased stamina recovery speed, not instantly replenished it, so he needed some time to recover.
"I need to find an opportunity to persuade him, or maybe send him some goji berries from Star City..."
Luo Zisong thought worriedly, then tapped the ground lightly with his cane, instantly unleashing a huge summoning array.
boom!
A powerful aura swept in like a tsunami, making everyone feel as if they were in the deep sea, with immense pressure squeezing in from all directions, making it difficult to breathe.
"Is this the oppressive aura of a Morning Star Rank Beastmaster...?"
Although Lu Yu was unaffected, he still felt the terrifying power of this aura. Unless he used the Star Leaf given to him by the White Fox, he would definitely be instantly killed. If we compare red copper, silver, and gold to the rooting, sprouting, and sapling stages of a plant, which are at risk of being blown down by the wind at any time, then starting from the Morning Star stage, it becomes a towering tree, qualified to protect a region.
The aura arrived quickly and disappeared just as fast. As the summoning array ended, a figure appeared before everyone.
"What is this!?"
Some timid girls showed expressions of horror upon seeing it, and even the boys couldn't help but tremble.
It was a creature made entirely of straw, resembling a bird in appearance, but enormous in size, over six meters long, with straw-woven wings that stretched to over ten meters long, casting a huge shadow that was incredibly oppressive.
Its head is not that of a normal bird; rather, it resembles an ugly straw head woven in the countryside to scare away birds. It has scarlet eyes, a gaping maw that takes up two-thirds of its head, and a white bone tail covered with barbs.
Just by standing there, he exudes an aura that keeps strangers at bay.
If I didn't know that the person in front of me was the principal of Dayuan City High School, I would have almost thought that the archbishop of some evil god cult had infiltrated.
Despite knowing this, many students still couldn't help but step back and create distance between themselves.
Upon seeing this, the ferocious giant bird's crimson eyes dimmed slightly.
"What are you doing? Come back here!"
A gasp caught its attention, and looking down, it saw Lu Yu standing in front of it, curiously examining it.
This human...aren't you afraid of me?
Lu Yu wasn't faking it; he genuinely wasn't afraid because he had already obtained enough information after consuming a third of his spiritual energy.
【Five-Bone Abundant Harvest Bird】
[Strength: Mid-tier Overlord]
[Description: Its initial form is a grain-eating bird. It likes to devour the five grains during the harvest season, as well as the abundant aura created by humans within them. Therefore, it is close to humans and will actively help drive away some monsters that affect the harvest.]
Over a period of ten or even several decades, if a grain-eating bird consumes enough grains, it can perform a ritual at a grand harvest festival to absorb the power of the harvest and evolve into a millet bird, which can promote crop growth in a region. In some areas, it is regarded as a messenger of the harvest god, who will offer food as a sacrifice to protect the crops and ensure their stable growth.
The Five Grains Abundant Harvest Bird is the evolved form after a ritual is performed with five extraordinary grains. However, it was corrupted by an unknown force during the evolution process but did not die. Instead, it underwent a corrupt evolution, evolving into the necromancer-type Five Bone Abundant Harvest Bird.
Although it lost the ability to promote rice growth, it gained the ability to accelerate its decay, manipulate bones, and its blood contains powerful toxins capable of easily poisoning large numbers of living beings.
May the grains be plentiful!
May your five bones be abundant!
They represent a portion of power in decay and a portion in abundance—no, not power, but rather the ability to borrow a bit of power.
What shocked Lu Yu even more was that the initial form of this powerful overlord was actually a grain-eating bird commonly found in the countryside, somewhat similar to a sparrow from his previous life.
However, the former is a beneficial bird, while sparrows have become harmful birds in many places.
Although grain-eating birds are common, it takes more than ten years, or even several decades, to raise them to the point of evolution. Even after evolving into a grain-eating bird, it will not have strong combat power; its only function is to promote crop growth.
Only when it evolves into its third form will a dramatic change occur, making it a truly late-game type of pet.
The world of beast taming truly holds infinite possibilities.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu felt a little regretful. It was a pity that its evolution failed, otherwise the birth of the [Five Grains Abundant Harvest Bird] would have been enough to double the grain production near Dayuan City again.
In this world where pets are integrated into all walks of life, in addition to some predecessors working hard to research superior seeds, people are also adept at using extraordinary powers to accelerate the production of food, thus feeding countless humans and avoiding food crises.
Now that he knew the true nature of the Five Grains Abundant Bird, Lu Yu was naturally not afraid of such a pet beast that was close to humans, after all, its current state was not voluntary.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu stretched out his hand, which in the eyes of many people was a reckless and crazy act.
Even if it's the principal's pet beast, this kind of undead creature is not easy to deal with. What if it gets accidentally injured?
This guy is truly a complete madman.
No taboos!
To everyone's astonishment, Wu Gu Fengdeng not only didn't get angry at Lu Yu's touch, but instead lowered his head and gently rubbed against Lu Yu's palm to make it easier for him to stroke him, showing his affection.
This contrasts sharply with its ferocious appearance.
Lu Yu also felt the texture of the straw; it wasn't prickly like ordinary straw, but rather had a smooth feel, like stroking a clump of mature rice ears, carrying a faint fragrance of rice.
Later, sensing the goodwill, the Five-Bone Abundant Bird fluttered even more vigorously, making Lu Yu unable to help but laugh. He quickly reassured it:
"Haha, stop fooling around, it's a little itchy..."
"How...how did they do that!?"
"I remember now, Lu Yu's talent seems to be beast affinity, but... is it really that amazing? He can even get along with a dominant beast?"
"Could it be that the mysterious ant-like pet was attracted by his charm?"
"My God, everyone, being handsome really does give you the freedom to do whatever you want!"
"..."
A group of people were shocked.
Qi Wei's eyes widened in disbelief, and he thought to himself that he had learned something new.
This unexpected move shocked the entire audience.
Lu Yu's arrogant tactics are second only to the forbidden existence of the [Collector]!
Akatsuki Yume was also mesmerized, but not with shock, but with... envy.
Does he like this kind of life? Should he learn cosplay from the internet?
Chi Yuemeng's magical mind was already racing, and she was considering whether to make a straw-woven garment to attract Lu Yu...
"This kid is really... interesting!"
Luo Zisong was also shocked, and his gaze towards Lu Yu softened.
The reason why the Five-Boneed Bird evolved incorrectly was largely because of him. Even though the other party never said it, Luo Zisong, who had been a friend for decades, always wanted to make amends, but he was unsuccessful.
After all, its appearance can no longer be changed. The five-boned pheasant, which loves children the most, now doesn't even dare to look at them from afar, for fear of scaring them. It doesn't even dare to approach the rice paddies, for fear of causing them to rot, which makes it increasingly depressed.
Unexpectedly, meeting Lu Yu this time turned out to be a happy accident, which improved the Five-Bone Abundant Bird's mood.
This kid really knows how to surprise people.
Previously, Luo Zisong only had some doubts, but now it is certain that Lu Yu definitely lied about his talent.
This is hardly "beast affinity".
It is clearly a higher level, known as the "natural affinity" or "magic of all things," which can make all life generate goodwill.
It's like in a game, where you naturally have a "friendly" level of affinity with each faction.
This explains why Lu Yu's progress was so fast.
After all, [Natural Affinity] is also known as [Child of Nature], which means that one will be favored by the will of nature, can stabilize spirituality and promote the evolution of pets, and is a true god-level talent.
With the blessing of nature, Lu Yu did not need to worry about being contaminated by spiritual energy all the way to the Radiant Moon stage. As for the Radiant Moon stage and above, the effect of stabilizing himself would be weakened, but his other abilities would be stronger, and he could even borrow the power of nature.
A true chosen one!
"This kid actually knew how to hide his talents, but unfortunately, my discerning eye saw through him!"
Luo Zisong chuckled inwardly. As for the reason why Lu Yu was hiding, he had guessed it. He guessed it was because of the dramatic changes in his family and the emotional trauma he had suffered, which made him distrust most people.
Wild animals will hide themselves when they are in danger, let alone humans. It is normal for humans to subconsciously choose to hide their abilities.
Thinking of this, Luo Zisong also felt a little sorry for the child.
Lu Yu was completely unaware that a plausible scenario had been conjured up in his mind, which inadvertently and perfectly concealed the existence of the Eye of Truth.
He stroked the head of the Five-Bone Abundant Bird and asked Luo Zisong curiously, "Principal, its evolution shouldn't be normal, right? I feel like it's gone in the wrong direction."
Hearing this, Luo Zisong's conjecture was further confirmed: if it weren't for the favor of nature, how could he have such keen perception?
So he began:
"Yes, my old friend was corrupted by the Carrion Cult while protecting me..."
"The Carrion Cult?" Lu Yu asked curiously, as it was the first time he had heard this name, and it sounded very evil.
Could it be that they worship some evil god who eats carrion?
But scavengers are generally not very strong, so is this kind of deity really powerful?
Or perhaps it holds the power over the decay of all things; that would indeed be terrifyingly powerful, since even ancient dragons with long lifespans eventually meet their end, aside from those that are forbidden...
"Those who eat grain will eventually become rotting corpses, while those who eat rotting food will surely gain eternal life. This is the doctrine of the Carrion Cult."
When Luo Zisong recited this passage, his eyes did not show much hatred, but rather a sense of remembrance. He looked at Lu Yu and admonished him as an elder:
"All things decay, and only then can greater prosperity be born. Just as straw rots and nourishes the earth, it can give birth to new crops, making the land more abundant and prosperous."
Therefore, abundance and corruption coexist. Don't judge a cult by its name; well, they're pretty much like that now. If you encounter them, stay absolutely away, never get close. Those guys may have been good before, but now they're far more terrifying than madmen…”
At this point, Luo Zisong's face showed a complicated expression. He didn't want to continue discussing this topic. He turned to look at the others and urged them to climb onto the back of the Five-Bone Abundant Bird and prepare to head to the secret realm.
After Lu Yu's demonstration, the others realized that the Five-Bone Abundant Bird was not as terrifying as it looked, so they climbed up one after another.
"Corruption and abundance..."
Lu Yu seemed to be deep in thought, and could tell that Luo Zisong seemed to have some kind of connection with the Carrion Cult.
However, Luo Zisong is now the official principal, and the Carrion Cult has very little information about it, so it is obviously not a legitimate church. Moreover, the erroneous evolution of the Five Grains Abundant Bird seems to involve a lot of inside stories.
Humans are indeed complex creatures!
Lu Yu sighed inwardly, not bothered by it too much, and directly climbed onto the back of the Five-Bone Abundant Bird. Because he had already gained favor with it, it not only let him sit in the front row, but even manipulated the white bones to condense a seat for him to sit on.
This scene filled everyone with envy, jealousy, and resentment. They could only stand, while Lu Yu was already sitting down. The difference in treatment was just too great.
Luo Zisong was even more bewildered; as a beast tamer, he had no idea that a seat could be formed on the back of a bird.
How come Lu Yu unlocked new features as soon as he arrived?
There are couples who have been loving and affectionate for many years, only to discover that the traditional and conservative woman is quite different when it comes to other people.
I feel like a vast grassland has appeared on my head...
(End of this chapter)
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