Chapter 247: Element Resonance

"Again."

Another fifty points of 【Growth Spirituality】 went in.

Although intelligent races require ten points per enhancement, the advantage is there is no limit on the number of times.

Even if a duplicate skill appears, there is no fear; it simply enhances the existing base, so nothing is wasted.

Whereas dead objects like 【Sacrificial Body Sword】 and 【Guardian Veil】, though having low enhancement points, both have enhancement caps.

The cap for 【Guardian Veil】 is only ten times; after ten skills, the usable ones are not many.

【Sacrificial Body Sword】 is slightly better, with a fifteen-skill cap, and most effects are quite good.

Both have currently reached their enhancement caps.

The cap for 【Tremor Soul Blade】 is obviously much higher; it currently has seventeen skills and has not reached the limit.

But the problem is, they are all everyday skills.

Anyway, Rod is going to check the prices at the anonymous stalls in the Magic Control Union's market district.

He might as well search thoroughly to see if he can find some good equipment.

Although the chances are not great; in the few times he went before, he didn't even encounter anyone selling weapons for Spirituality Warriors.

Rod shook his head and stopped thinking further.

Looking back at the enhancement status of the black slime:

【Multiple Shapeshifting】, 【Form Solidification】, 【Social Anxiety】, 【Gravitational Wave】, 【Healing Fluid】.

Hmm.

Also quite good skills, except for Social Anxiety.

Among them, even 【Gravitational Wave】 appeared, a gravity spell capable of pulling enemies or objects over.

But wait.

Rod recalled.

I remember that among the native Spirituality Arts of creatures on the existing continents, it is very clearly impossible for a gravity system to be absent.

Then this black slime, which is even more lively than before...

Could it be that you are still from another dimension?

Of noble status.

Since that is the case, calling you Black Slime every day is not a solution.

It is time to give you a name.

Hmm... Black, hmm... Slime.

Great! Then from now on, I'll call you Black Shi... ah, that seems a bit ambiguous.

"Then let's call you Xiao Hei; we can't call him Black Silk, can we?"

"Does Master want to see black stockings~~"

Tally was trying to plant a strawberry on her master's neck.

Hearing the voice, she quickly lifted her head with a "pop," and without controlling it well, drool dripped to the corner of her mouth.

"Don't mind me, you continue."

"I knew you liked it when I kiss you~~ It feels good, right? Sister Tally is going to kiss again~~"

She buried her head again.

"Don't make such lewd water sounds; you'll wake Vivian later."

Rod glanced at his remaining 242 points of 【Growth Spirituality】.

Without hesitation, he continued to invest.

Then.

A critical skill appeared, instantly capturing his gaze—【Gender Cognition】.

【Mucus Binding】, 【Gender Cognition】, 【Absorb Attack】, 【Corrosion Domain】, 【Time Reversal】.

What the heck??

Besides that, 【Corrosion Domain】 and 【Time Reversal】 are also quite strong!

【Corrosion Domain: Partial authority of the 'Corrosion' domain; the slime's skill 'Corrosive Mucus' is greatly enhanced.】

【Time Reversal: The slime can revert to its state ten seconds ago; useful only for itself.】

【Gender Cognition: The slime will recognize its own gender, causing slight changes to the body. Note: Once determined, it cannot change.】

【Note!】

【The slime's Gender Cognition is about to begin!】

No time to look at other skill messages.

Rod directly flung Xiao Hei onto Tally's broad bosom.

With a splat.

The slime smashed into a lump, wrapping around one of Tally's Bai Tu.

"Oh my~~ What are you doing~ Master~"

【Gender Cognition ended; recognized as: Female!】

Nice!

Rod kissed the succubus's forehead hard and pulled Xiao Hei off her chest.

Immediately cast the Nu Yi Zhou.

【Nu Yi Zhou used successfully.】

【Enslaved Object 11: Xiao Hei】

【Race: Slime (Special Form)】

【Age: 0 years, 2 months】

【Obedience: 13】

【Details: A slime composed of a special black fluid metal, its spiritual intelligence has not yet awakened. You're a weirdo — a normal person generally wouldn't want to enslave a slime.】

Obedience is only 13?

Is it because its spiritual intelligence hasn't awakened?

Rod shook his head.

Doesn't matter — in fact, it's better that its spiritual intelligence hasn't awakened. Squeezing it dry comes with zero guilt.

Besides, raising Little Black in the first place was meant for elemental resonance.

Rod had no intention of using 【Spirit-Swapping Art with Black Slime — Eighth Edition】.

Just leave it be.

Whoa!

Not bad at all!

There's a new skill called 【Clingy】.

A premium slow-burn toy!

But Rod is a man who can defeat a succubus — this little bit of stimulation isn't quite enough.

He took Tally's hand.

Smooch—

Tally glared irritably at the faintly reddened skin that quickly faded away.

"Cut it out."

"I'm not messing around~ I'm in the mood~"

"I have real business here. I'll give you some later. Ow."

"Hmph!"

She's unhappy.

Rod didn't stay idle — he began running 【Elibert's Treatise of Amorous Delights】.

【Elibert's Treatise of Amorous Delights】 is effective.

But the speed isn't fast.

Over three days, Rod stayed almost entirely in the ranger's cabin, and only then did he manage to complete one elemental resonance.

He also gained two decent buffs:

【Water Breathing】【Surging Strength】.

The former needs no explanation; the latter gave Rod's strength a fairly nice boost.

A large part of this is thanks to Tally's efforts.

Without her nearly 24 hours of diligent work every day, Rod really couldn't have smoothly completed one elemental resonance in just three days!

Also, to let 【Elibert's Treatise of Amorous Delights】 work at maximum effectiveness, Rod channeled most of his essence into Little Black.

So much so that over those three days, Tally could only get the leftover scraps.

And so—

She's already started making a fuss and going on strike.

She flat-out refuses to keep stroking.

Rod would like to continue.

But Little Black can't take it anymore.

She's like a lifeless blob of jelly, completely unable to perk up.

Every now and then she spits out white essence, looking half-dazed.

One after another, they really can't keep going.

Rod quickly fed Tally five doses of essence as consolation.

He didn't expect this girl to actually dare be dissatisfied, saying something about the feelings not being enough and it not tasting as good as before.

She threw a tantrum, rolling around demanding a session of love-filled naughtiness — one where her master kisses her ears while saying he loves her.

Seeing that she'd genuinely put in the work these past few days, Rod could only promise to come back to her at night.

He left the ranger's cabin.

Familiar trees burst into view, birdsong swirling overhead.

Rod took a deep breath of the long-missed fresh outdoor air.

After not going out for days, the weather had grown colder by a few degrees.

A gust of wind swept past, carrying a curtain of fallen leaves across his eyes.

"Today I'll head to the Mage Control Union."

(End of Chapter)