Chapter 276: New Research Topics

Liang Zhuren must be very angry right now.

Because he tried to build Zhang Lingxue up only to tear her down, he is now sitting on the bench, and he might not even be able to keep his position as head of the Logistics Department.

Now, he has received news that Zhang Lingxue is about to be promoted to the position of Scientific Research Director at the Imperial Capital Research Institute.

He is so angry that he is practically biting his teeth until they bleed.

It feels as though he is the only one standing still, or even regressing, while Su Qingxian and Zhang Lingxue have both been promoted.

Xiao He saw the expressions of bewilderment, loss, and anger on Liang Zhuren's face.

She actually understands how Liang Zhuren is currently feeling.

At this moment, Liang Zhuren is like an old man nearing the end of his life.

His pupils have dimmed significantly, and he has suddenly aged quite a bit.

"Liang Zhuren's efforts have all been in vain; it is very likely he won't even be able to keep his current position."

"I cannot hang myself on this big tree that is Liang Zhuren; I must find someone else to rely on."

He Mishu secretly made a decision in her heart.

Do not blame me, Liang Zhuren; a wise bird chooses its tree to nest in.

Since you can no longer be my backer, I must inevitably seek a new one.

If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being too stupid; He Mishu's gaze toward Liang Zhuren no longer held admiration, but instead, a little bit of disdain.

Zhang Lingxue acted quickly; before long, she had stuffed both Yun Luo and Lan Fa into Ye Bai's project team.

Ye Bai's project officially began.

Team members: Ye Bai, Lan Fa, and Yun Luo.

Research project: Researching the Iron Armor Ant and the Summer Grass Ant.

"Ye Bai, I don't know much about Pet Beast cultivation; will I cause any trouble for your research?"

"I am a rather dull person, and not very smart."

"Besides, my luck isn't very good either; people around me are easily affected by me and tend to encounter all sorts of accidents."

Yun Luo muttered in a low voice.

"It's fine, if you don't know, I can teach you."

"You can just continue practicing the power of your spirit words here."

Ye Bai took a pile of crystal cores out of his Pet Beast Space and placed them next to Yun Luo.

Just at this moment, Lan Fa slipped and performed an involuntary split on the spot.

Watching Lan Fa's grimacing expression, Ye Bai silently moved away from Lan Fa.

"Come, cast a buff."

"Our experiment this time will definitely succeed."

Yun Luo recited a line following Ye Bai's instructions.

A holy radiance immediately appeared on her body, and a milky-white light illuminated the entire Laboratory.

Half of the crystal cores Ye Bai had taken out were instantly drained.

The milky-white light vanished in an instant.

Ye Bai and Lan Fa immediately felt their minds sharpen significantly, as if they had been blessed with an intelligence aura.

Key points they had previously been unable to grasp suddenly became clear.

Lan Fa clicked his tongue, looking Yun Luo up and down.

Her ability had become increasingly terrifying.

That's right, the reason Ye Bai had Yun Luo join the experiment was simply to have her act as a mascot.

Currently, Yun Luo's talent is gradually strengthening, and the power of her Yanchu Fashui is also increasing.

Now, being by Yun Luo's side, there shouldn't be any danger, right?

Ye Bai had thought of that flag too early.

Lan Fa had just taken one step forward when he performed a flat-ground faceplant.

Bang.

Lan Fa fell heavily to the ground, and the floor even shook slightly.

It made Ye Bai feel pain just watching it; what an unlucky kid.

"I told you, if I stay here, you will be in mortal danger."

Yun Luo muttered softly.

She had a premonition that as the Yanchu Fashui ability continued to strengthen, Yun Luo's "crow's mouth" ability was also gradually increasing.

Moreover, sometimes she could not control this ability.

After all, fate cannot be controlled by ordinary humans; only someone like Yun Luo, a chosen one, has the chance to control fate.

"Yun Luo, does this ability of yours also affect Exotic Beasts?"

Ye Bai thought for a moment and asked Yun Luo.

"Yes, and the impact is huge."

"You know that after we were teleported away by your Space Pelican, we encountered the contingency plan left behind by the Blood Saint Child."

"Blood-colored skeletons covered the mountains and plains."

"But these blood-colored skeletons all perished due to various accidents."

"You can imagine just how powerful Yun Luo's ability is."

"And I watched with my own eyes as, after Yun Luo used this ability, countless white currents flowed into the center of Yun Luo's brow."

Lan Fa answered first.

Yun Luo nodded immediately.

"Yun Luo, do you know what level of enemies your talent can affect?"

Yun Luo's ability is a massive killing weapon that slaughters indiscriminately; it is clear that her ability does not distinguish between friend and foe.

Whether it is enemy troops or friendly forces, they will all be affected by the power of Yanchu Fashui and fall into various abnormal states.

"If I'm not mistaken, every time you use the power of Yanchu Fashui, its power interferes with the people around you."

"This power produces an effect on the people around you; there is a phrase that can describe this scene: having the strings of one's fate plucked by someone else."

Ye Bai said to Yun Luo with a smile.

"I will explain this ability of yours to my grandmaster, Zhang Dashan."

After Ye Bai told Zhang Dashan about Yun Luo's talent, it turned out that Yun Luo became his martial aunt.

That's right, the high-spirited Zhang Dashan took Yun Luo in as his final disciple.

He took Yun Luo to the Yishou Zhanchang, under the pretext of helping Yun Luo master this Yanchu Fashui ability.

Ye Bai observed that Yun Luo seemed to have less of an effect on Zhang Dashan than on others; at most, Zhang Dashan would only occasionally throw out his back.

The mascot that had been brought over with such difficulty left this place after the experiment success buff was applied.

Ye Bai felt this was a small regret.

However, to be fair, if Yun Luo had continued to stay in the Laboratory, it is estimated that Lan Fa's situation would have been very dangerous.

Ye Bai also did not know why he was not affected, or why the effect he received was so low.

At this moment, Ye Bai suddenly felt a cold aura crawling up his trouser leg toward his shoulder.

The Xiao Han (Ice Glass Dragon) wrapped around Ye Bai's neck like a scarf.

Ever since Ye Bai saved the Xiao Han (Ice Glass Dragon), this fellow has been clinging to Ye Bai and refusing to leave.

After Chen Longzhu tried several times and failed to persuade the Xiao Han (Ice Glass Dragon) to leave, he could only temporarily entrust Xiao Han (Ice Glass Dragon) to Ye Bai's care.

Chen Longzhu even joked about letting Xiao Han sign a contract with Ye Bai.

That way, he wouldn't have to pay those high medical expenses himself.

Of course, this idea of Chen Longzhu's was rejected by Ye Bai; he had no vacant Contract Slot for the time being.

Even if he did, he would want to contract an auspicious Exotic Beast capable of boosting luck, and it would be best if it were a water-attribute Exotic Beast.

Xiao Han inherited the bloodline of the Ice Glass Dragon and possesses a dense Dragon-type origin.

As long as it grows to the adult stage, it will definitely be a Tier 7 Exotic Beast.

Even if he contracted Xiao Han now, it is in the Juvenile Stage and cannot be immediately converted into combat power, so it is better to keep it by his side for cultivation.

Now Xiao Han treats Heavenly Dew and Life Essence like water to drink, so Xiao Han is completely clinging here and refusing to leave.

It is estimated that as long as Ye Bai beckoned, Xiao Han would take the initiative to sign a contract with Ye Bai.

"Be good, Xiao Han, I need to work now."

"Why don't you go play with the Sunflower Emperor?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Han's eyes lit up instantly.

Playing with the Sunflower Emperor = drinking something delicious.

Charge, charge, charge.

So Xiao Han directly zoomed toward the Sunflower Emperor with a 'whoosh'.

"Lan Fa, to what extent has your strength improved now?"

Ye Bai asked suddenly.

"Definitely Tier 5."

"I can now replicate Tier 5 treasures."

"However, it requires a large amount of crystal cores; is there anything you need me to replicate?"

"I think I should have no problem now."

"Finally, I can be of help to you."

At this time, Ye Bai took out the Five Elements Pine Cone.

"I need you to replicate this treasure."

"But don't force yourself."

"Next, let's conduct our research."

"I will first tell you about my current research progress."

"In fact, I am researching the reproduction of the Strength Ant and the Iron Armor Ant."

"There has already been some progress; I have bred a Pet Beast like the Strength Iron Armor Ant."

"I want to cultivate a Strength Iron Armor Ant Queen so that I can ensure the population continues to reproduce normally."

"As for where these Strength Iron Armor Ant eggs came from, I am not very clear either."

"I don't know, Lan Fa, are you interested in this kind of topic?"

Lan Fa nodded: "As long as you, Ye Bai, don't think I'm stupid."

"In fact, I am very interested in this kind of topic, it's just that I have never been exposed to this level of experiment."

"I am not like you, who had already published many papers on the evolutionary routes of the Baibian Can while in high school."

"Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to learn more new things."

"This is a very good opportunity for growth."

Lan Fa said to Ye Bai with immense enthusiasm.

"Actually, I have more than one topic here."

"I currently have a total of four topics in my hands."

"Besides the topic I just told you about, I have three others that are also about ant-type Exotic Beasts."

"Their names are as follows."

"The research evolution path of the Power Ant, the research evolution path of the Iron Armor Ant, and the research evolution path of the Summer Grass Ant."

"By the way, the Summer Grass Ant was something I cultivated inadvertently; this type of Pet Beast has been infected by fungi, and its consciousness is gradually being occupied by the fungi."

"This process is somewhat like the caterpillar fungus, so I call it the Summer Grass Ant."

"I suspect it might possess the efficacy of the caterpillar fungus, but the experiment is currently in a confidential stage; once we have completed the research on the Summer Grass Ant, we will send it for testing."

Ye Bai released the Summer Grass Ant from the Beast Card.

Watching the ant, which had a red mushroom growing on its back, scurrying around everywhere.

Lan Fa was also curiously examining this ant.

"According to my understanding of the caterpillar fungus, the mushroom on this ant's back likely possesses extremely high medicinal value."

"Now we need to explore the evolution path of the Summer Grass Ant."

"Besides exploring the evolution path of the Summer Grass Ant, we also need to look at what abilities and what efficacy the Summer Grass Ant has at its current stage."

"Because of time constraints, we will carry out these four topics simultaneously."

"Lan Fa, you don't have any problems with this, do you?"

"Originally, I wanted the three of us to take turns guarding the experiment, but after Yun Luo was called away, I have no other choice."

Lan Fa nodded.

"It's fine, just leave it to me."

"I have contracted a brand-new Exotic Beast."

"It is called a Mirror Person."

Lan Fa summoned the Mirror Person from the Pet Beast Space.

This Exotic Beast called a Mirror Person is a large full-length mirror, standing a full three meters tall.

It possesses two large eyes, which are turning around everywhere, seemingly not knowing what it is looking at.

【Name: Mirror Person】

【Gender: None】

【Attribute: Soul/Metal】

【Skills: Copy (Proficient): Copies inanimate objects; each time requires the consumption of a certain amount of crystal core.

Mirror Illusion (Proficient): Creates a mirror illusion; this illusion has no attack power whatsoever, and once it is hit by someone, it will immediately disappear.

Jingguang Fanjie (Proficient): For special attacks used by an opponent, it can reflect them back to the opponent through the mirror surface; this skill cannot defend against physical skills.

Iron Wall (Entry): Strengthens its own metal hardness, making it impossible for opponents to harm it.

Clone (Entry): Copies an illusion that possesses a physical form; this clone has its own thoughts and will; if the clone does not participate in battle, the Clone will automatically disappear after eight hours.】

【Evolution Path 1: Weird Jing Nu: Origin of Weirdness*3, Legend of the Weird Jing Nu*1; when the legend belonging to the Weird Jing Nu spreads among the crowd, the Weird Jing Nu will appear, and she will bring disaster.】

"This Mirror Person is actually quite suitable for Lan Fa."

Seeing this Pet Beast that Lan Fa contracted, Ye Bai felt a bit jealous himself.

This Pet Beast is a completely auxiliary-natured Pet Beast.

"This Mirror Person appeared in front of me suddenly, and I couldn't drive it away even if I tried."

After hearing Lan Fa's words, Ye Bai felt even more jealous.

"Since your Mirror Person possesses the Clone skill."

"Then just copy your clone to keep watch at night."

"If there is anything you cannot handle, just wake us up."

"These four topics are a bit rushed; there are beds in the Laboratory, so you'll just have to make do."

Lan Fa's face twitched immediately: "Then what about you?"

Ye Bai shrugged his shoulders, "I will specifically leave a paper Clone here; once there is a situation, the Space Pelican will bring me here at the first opportunity."

Ye Bai said to Lan Fa with a smile.

"Alright then, how shall we start?"

Lan Fa asked curiously.

"Let's start with the Power Iron Armor Ant."

"Power, research and explore the evolution path of the Power Iron Armor Ant."

【Name: Power Iron Armor Ant】

【Gender: None】

【Level: Tier 1, Level 1】

【Attribute: Insect Type/Metal】

【Skills: Brute Force (Entry): Uses Brute Force to attack opponents; its small pincers can lift objects over one thousand times its body weight.

Steel Claw (Entry): Waves its silver-white Zhua to attack opponents.

Impact (Entry): Walks quickly on the ground to crash into opponents.

Guillotine (Entry): Bites toward the opponent's neck with its own sharp teeth; in serious cases, it can even snap off the opponent's head.】

【Evolution Path 1: Power Steel Armor Ant: Consume superalloy metal and comprehend the Iron Wall skill to complete evolution.】

【Evolution Path 2: Steel Armor Ant: Consume alloy metal and comprehend the Gangzhua Lianji skill to complete evolution.】

【Evolution Path 3: Power Brute Ant: Tier 5 Insect Type core crystal, comprehend the Brute Force skill, and reach the peak of Tier 3 strength.】

(End of this chapter)