Chapter 306: Water Qilin Beast

Special clay, what the hell is that?

Which is superior, the Stone Lion Ghost King or the Earth Stone Lion? A massive number of question marks floated through Ye Bai's mind, his thoughts colliding with one another.

He recalled every single type of clay in his memory.

However, he did not find any suitable clay.

"Based on my experience, the clay that can allow the Stone Lion to evolve should be right around here."

"Just like how where there are venomous snakes, there must be an antidote within seven steps."

"Moreover, since that clay can allow the Stone Lion to evolve into a Stone Lion Ghost King, the title of Ghost King must belong to an Undead type Exotic Beast."

"Therefore, that clay is very likely soil that has been soaked in fresh blood for a long time, and the yin energy must persist without dissipating; only then can it meet the evolution conditions for the Stone Lion Ghost King."

Ye Bai used the method of reverse deduction to infer the location of the clay.

"So, I need to find someone who is very familiar with Nantianmen Fortress."

Ye Bai rubbed his chin and muttered to himself.

After Ye Bai said this to his senior uncle, Jiaomujiao nodded immediately.

He waved his hand at the life assistant, Anna.

Anna walked straight over; having lived in Nantianmen Fortress for a long time and being in charge of logistics, she should know where in Nantianmen Fortress there might be special clay.

"Anna, do you know where in this area one can find clay that is like blood?"

"Or where the yin energy is more concentrated?" Jiaomujiao asked Anna.

Anna tilted her head and thought carefully: "I guess there is one place that is possible."

"But that place might be at the Tuzai Chang."

"The Tuzai Chang slaughters Exotic Beasts year-round, and the bricks on the ground have been soaked through with fresh blood."

"I often felt that lingering, chilling cold when I was picking up goods at the Tuzai Chang."

Ye Bai remembered that there was actually a passage at the Tuzai Chang that led to the Blood River.

Therefore, the ground in that area should have been soaked by fresh blood.

Ye Bai rubbed his chin and thought secretly.

"Find a Pet Beast Master with an Earth talent, and let's go to the Tuzai Chang together."

Ye Bai instructed.

"Senior Uncle, I also need a large quantity of Dark Element Crystal Cores, Earth Crystal Cores, and so on."

"Evolving the Stone Lions requires a large number of experiments for comparison."

"We don't have much time left."

"We can only expand the scope of the experiment."

"Whether it's a black lion or a white lion, any lion that can evolve is a good lion."

Regardless of whether they evolve into Earth Stone Lions or Stone Lion Ghost Kings, they can both be upgraded to Tier 6 Exotic Beasts; in a short time, the defense of Nantianmen Fortress will rise significantly.

This is crucial for holding Nantianmen Fortress and boosting the morale of the Pet Beast Masters.

Jiaomujiao also knew the importance of this research; after sending someone to notify Han Yan and Zhang Dashan, the two of them waved their hands and agreed to Ye Bai's request.

What Nantianmen Fortress lacks the least right now is resources.

If Nantianmen Fortress were to be breached, it would just be a free gift to other Exotic Beasts.

It would be better to use it all for experiments.

Zhang Dashan's stance was that whatever Ye Bai wanted, he would give.

He had seen Ye Bai's talent in research; Su Qingxian had once praised Ye Bai, saying that Ye Bai's talent in research was even more formidable than Xiao Xue's.

Since the highest-ranking officer had agreed, others naturally had nothing to say.

Large quantities of Dark Element Crystal Cores and Earth Element Crystal Cores were transported here, crate by crate.

Ye Bai knew that to evolve an Earth Stone Lion, the ratio of Earth Crystal Cores to Dadi Zhiru must be uniform.

And the Burrowing Rat Secret Realm, which Zhang Lingxue once controlled, contained a large amount of Earth Stones and Dadi Zhiru.

Although the grade of the Earth Stones was somewhat low, Ye Bai felt that many grains of sand make a tower; as long as there was enough Earth energy, it would certainly be able to make the Stone Lions that had become cores regain their vitality.

"Senior Uncle, are there any more Stone Lion cores here?"

"Teacher, do you still retain the Burrowing Rat Secret Realm?"

Ye Bai suddenly asked.

Jiaomujiao was not clear about this situation, but Anna, who was on the side, reported the data instead.

"Currently, there are a total of one hundred Stone Lion cores, and these cores are all in a state awaiting activation."

"In addition, we have one thousand Shixiangui Hexin."

"However, Shixiangui are generally only Tier 3; if you have a need for them, I can take them out."

Anna continued.

Shixiangui, huh.

Ye Bai rubbed his chin and his eyes darted around; Shixiangui are Tier 3 Exotic Beasts, and wealthy families generally use Shixiangui as guards for their homes.

They possess decent combat power, but if they were to face a Tier 5 Exotic Beast, they would definitely be done for.

If he could take advantage of this opportunity to transform the Shixiangui into Tier 5 Exotic Beasts, that would still be possible.

"Shixiangui, huh."

"Since that's the case, let's do it together."

However, for the Shixiangui, they should probably only be buried in the silt beneath the Tuzai Chang.

Anna was ordered to take out the Stone Lion cores and the Shixiangui cores.

Zhang Lingxue handed over the control of the Burrowing Rat Secret Realm.

She still has two Secret Realm Spaces in her hands; she is a wealthy woman, through and through.

One must know that a single Secret Realm is worth at least several hundred million Alliance Coins, and once a Secret Realm appears, it is always snatched up by the masses.

Ye Bai intends to bury these fifty Stone Lion Cores in the silt of the Tuzai Chang.

Another fifty are placed in the Burrowing Rat Secret Realm, though the burrowing rats in this Secret Realm have all been killed by Zhang Lingxue, so it is currently just a place that produces an abundance of Earth Stones.

Fifty Stone Lion Cores fell accurately from the sky, and the moment these cores made contact with the ground, they slowly merged into the core of the earth.

They will absorb the power of the Earth Stones to complete their final evolution, though it is unknown how long this will take.

Under the dim lights, the Exotic Beast Tuzai Chang is permeated with a thick smell of rust and blood.

Sharp howls echo one after another, reverberating between the cold walls. Exotic Beasts are firmly bound by iron chains, their pupils flickering with the light of fear and despair.

Many Exotic Beasts have Butcher Knives raised against them by butchers, who hack down at them fiercely.

The floor of the Tuzai Chang is covered in congealed bloodstains, the crimson blood and the dark brown marble floor interwoven into a cruel picture.

The butchers responsible for the slaughter wear leather coats stained with fresh blood, the Butcher Knives in their hands flashing with cold light; every strike is accompanied by the wails of Exotic Beasts and the spraying of blood.

The butchers' technique is excellent; basically, with one stab, the Exotic Beast dies instantly, its head chopped off by the butcher and rolling onto the blood-soaked ground.

Besides the already dead Exotic Beasts, there are many living Exotic Beasts here as well.

The air is filled with the scent of death, and the Exotic Beasts whose lives have been stripped away leave behind nothing but bloodstains on the ground and the cold smiles of the butchers.

Fresh blood is seeping through the ground toward the depths below, eventually turning into drops of extremely pure blood that flow into the Blood River.

Amidst this bloody storm, a young Exotic Beast is curled up in a corner, its eyes filled with confusion and fear toward this world.

Its weak breathing is barely audible amidst the clamor of the Tuzai Chang, as if it will be swallowed by ruthless fate at any moment.

The young beast was originally stirring up clouds and rain in the Sea God Secret Realm, but for some reason, it fell into a Space Rift and arrived here in a daze. A butcher had originally intended to wipe it out completely, but seeing that it was truly too thin and weak, he let it go for the time being.

The gaze of a small Exotic Beast suddenly becomes firm; it struggles to stand up, and despite its limbs trembling, it moves bit by bit toward the direction of the door.

Its body is covered in pungent, disgusting bloodstains.

The butchers do not notice this scene; they continue their daily slaughter work, while the young Exotic Beast prepares to use all its strength to make a final struggle for survival.

It has a vague premonition that as long as it can escape from here, it will surely be able to live another life.

The Exotic Beast crawls out bit by bit, its heart pounding; will it be able to escape the pursuit and live again?

Just at this moment, the door of the Tuzai Chang opens with a creak.

Ye Bai and the others file in.

The butchers all fix their gazes on Ye Bai in unison.

Ye Bai immediately smells the disgusting stench coming from the butchers; it is the smell of a corpse itself rotting.

【Blood Demon Clone: In order to collect enough fresh blood, the Blood Demon kills them alive and burrows into their corpses, replacing them to live.】

Damn, the Blood Demon killed everyone here, oh my goodness.

In order to summon the Demon God, the Blood Demon really disregards everything.

"You all stop all slaughtering actions and get out immediately."

Anna says sternly.

The Blood Demon's clones are secretly a bit annoyed; they raise their blood-stained Butcher Knives.

Just as they are about to swing the Butcher Knives down, the Blood Demon secretly sends another instruction.

He tells the clones not to act in a hurry and to retreat first; now is not the time to clash with Ye Bai and the others, as he is somewhat wary of Ye Bai.

Because he forcefully finished off the fully sublimated Corpse Speaker.

Therefore, in the eyes of Xuemo Du Bo, Ye Bai is like a devil.

If Ye Bai were to discover that he is not dead yet and is still secretly manipulating the underground of the Nantianmen Fortress to condense the Blood River.

He would definitely be blasted to pieces by the furious Zhang Dashan with a single punch.

Only after summoning the Blood Demon God does Du Bo feel he has a backer and something to rely on.

It was not easy for the Blood River to recover to four-fifths, and now Du Bo absolutely does not allow Ye Bai to ruin his plan.

The butchers parasitized by the Blood Demon walk away sluggishly.

Ye Bai picks up the young beast with scales on the ground.

The young beast wants to struggle but finds that it is truly too weak.

"Little cutie, it seems you have been greatly frightened."

In Ye Bai's eyes, this is the legendary Exotic Beast, the Water Qilin Beast.

It is considered a descendant of the Qilin, a natural omen of good fortune.

As long as he can contract the Water Qilin Beast, his luck will be smooth sailing, and it will not be easy for others to scheme against him.

Ye Bai can be considered to have taken a step ahead and saved the Water Qilin Beast.

It just so happens that he does not have a water-type Exotic Beast or an Exotic Beast that can manipulate luck.

With the Water Qilin Beast, Ye Bai will no longer be afraid of others using curse-type skills to track his aura and find his trail.

His fate line will be disrupted by the Water Qilin Beast.

【Name: Water Qilin Beast】

【Gender: Female】

【Attribute: Water/Light】

【Trait: Auspicious: By the side of the Water Qilin Beast, luck will become very good; it is a natural omen of good fortune.】

【Level: Tier 3, Level 5】

【Skill: Water Dragon Bullet (Proficient): The four hooves step on the water surface, summoning a water dragon-shaped Water Dragon Bullet to attack the opponent.】

Chongta (Proficient): Use the four hooves to stomp toward the opponent; an Earthquake Wave blasts toward the opponent, causing the opponent to fall into a state of dizziness.

Water Healing (Proficient): Summon a stream of water to restore its own body; its strength is more formidable than imagined.

Water Cannon (Proficient): Spits a water cannon from the mouth to attack enemies.】

【Evolution Route 1: Holy Water Qilin Beast: Absorb the essence of heaven and earth, seize fortune, and obtain the Water Spirit Bead to evolve into a Holy Water Qilin Beast.】

Ye Bai has never seen this method of evolution before.

It truly is worthy of being a Holy Water Qilin Beast.

Ye Bai just wanted to silently give this little guy a like.

Little brother, your evolution has even confused a professional researcher like me.

"Sunflower Emperor, take good care of this little brother."

Sunflower Emperor took this little brother, who was covered in bloodstains, from Ye Bai's hands.

It used its roots to absorb the Blood Mist from the body of the Water Qilin Beast.

After a short while, a Water Qilin Beast covered in pale blue scales appeared.

Its big eyes blinked and blinked, looking very cute.

Even Sunflower Emperor thought the Water Qilin Beast was very good-looking; this must be the luck that comes naturally with the Water Qilin Beast.

"Ye Bai, what should we do next?"

The person who possesses the earth talent is named Yaluo.

His Exotic Beast is a Burrowing Rat, an Exotic Beast that looks very much like a screaming marmot.

However, its Zhua are thin and long, with each one being ten centimeters long.

"Have the Burrowing Rat dig fifty pits in the ground."

"Later, I will put the Stone Lion Core and the Earth Crystal Core into them together."

"Then we can watch the Stone Lion Core evolve."

"However, this might take a while."

After hearing this, Yaluo did not say anything, but instead nodded gently at the Burrowing Rat.

The hard red marble was easily dug through by the Burrowing Rat as if it were made of paper.

It very easily dug out an unfathomably deep pit.

The mud underground was like blood-red slime.

Ye Bai nodded at Anna, and Anna immediately sent people to bury the Stone Lion Core, the Dark Element Crystal Core, and the Earth Crystal Core into the deep pits together.

After the fifty pits were filled, Ye Bai had the Burrowing Rat dig another one thousand deep pits in a more peripheral area. After repeating the process, Ye Bai clapped his hands. He stood amidst the bloodstains, and Sunflower Emperor brought over a chair for Ye Bai to sit on.

"You all go out first; I will stay here to observe the evolution of the Stone Lion Core."

"Leave one person to guard outside; if there are any special circumstances, I will notify you in time."

Anna and the others looked at each other in dismay.

What is Ye Bai trying to do? Clearly, these cores have all been buried underground; how is he going to observe the evolution of the Stone Lion Core?

Everyone was suddenly a bit confused.

But they did not question Ye Bai, instead silently retreating.

Ye Bai's eyes were looking through the ground to check on the growth of the Stone Lion Core.

(End of chapter)