Chapter 30: Sleepworm Breeding and Euthenics Plan

Night fell, the moon bright and the stars sparse.

After the heavy rain of the past few days, the black mist near Black Cloud Marsh seemed to have dissipated significantly.

And at the edge of those clouds and mist, a red raccoon cat, wielding a golden flying sword, skillfully darted through the mountains and forests.

For the spirits and wild beasts in the forest, this scene had long ceased to be strange.

Let alone the fact that they were currently busy with their migration.

Even if they had nothing to do, they would absolutely not dare to provoke those two.

The frequent killings occurring recently near the black mist.

Were enough to make the spirits and wild beasts of this forest realize the danger posed by those two.

Even those corruption beasts, who feared no death, were no match for them, let alone these small arms and legs of theirs.

It was just that most of the spirits and wild beasts had not noticed.

Today, besides the red raccoon cat and the golden flying sword, some blood-red little insects were also swirling around the two.

"Truly astonishing, you actually learned to command the Sleepworms so quickly?"

Unlike the Sleepworms commanded by Xi Luo.

Those Sleepworms flying alongside the golden sword were entirely blood-red.

Although they had to land on the flying sword to rest from time to time, their obvious difference from ordinary Sleepworms was still visible.

At the very least, these blood-red Sleepworms possessed an aggression that ordinary Sleepworms lacked.

【I never expected these Sleepworms to be the best carriers for Fiendish Qi.】

After immersing most of his consciousness into the Sword Pill, Li Li Boyang's voice once again became as calm as an ancient well.

However, having gained experience from the previous few times, Li Li Boyang this time retained enough of his humanity, not appearing so decisive in killing or cold in speech.

【You mentioned before that these Sleepworms like places rich in Vital Energy...】

【And every time you use the Sleepworms, you swallow them into your mouth beforehand.】

【Combined with the fact that these Sleepworms like to burrow into the seven orifices of animals, I thought that Life Vital Energy should also count as a type of Vital Energy?】

【So, would Life Vital Energy mixed with Fiendish Qi be equally welcomed by the Sleepworms?】

Turning back in shock to glance at the golden flying sword, Xi Luo could roughly imagine what the other had done.

"So, you let these Sleepworms devour the Vital Energy of your own body?"

Looking across the entire Hundred Earths Mountain Range, only Li Li Boyang's Life Vital Energy was mixed with Fiendish Qi.

Most crucially, cursed by the Naifu, Li Li Boyang's body was constantly being eroded by Fiendish Qi.

The Sleepworms devouring his Vital Energy would not only cause no negative effects to him, but would actually reduce the burden on Li Li Boyang.

"You truly have a bold heart!"

"I have lived so long, yet I have never seen anyone dare to use their Life Vital Energy to raise Sleepworms."

Life Vital Energy is the foundation of life.

The rise and fall of Life Vital Energy directly affects the health of the organism itself; this is a very simple common sense.

Ordinary people cultivating their own Life Vital Energy still find it insufficient; who would be generous enough to use Life Vital Energy to raise Sleepworms?

【Facts prove that wealth is sought amidst danger.】

【After devouring the Fiendish Qi mixed with my Life Vital Energy, these Sleepworms were similarly affected by the Fiendish Qi.】

【Their specific manifestation is just like my own body: their skin turned completely red, and they became more aggressive.】

【Unfortunately, these Sleepworms are far too fragile...】

【I cannot know if their bodies have also been strengthened like my own body.】

Hearing this, Xi Luo blinked her eyes again and said.

"Strengthened, they probably are, but their lifespan has likely been affected."

"Your Fiendish Qi is ultimately a curse, not some grace or blessing."

"I see these Sleepworms now have less than a week of lifespan left; compared to normal Sleepworms, the difference is far too great."

Xi Luo was, after all, a spirit of the mountain, a Mountain God with her own clay statue.

Although she could not directly see the flow of Life Vital Energy like Li Li Boyang, she could roughly sense the vitality of these Sleepworms.

【This is not a big problem; after all, these Sleepworms only have a lifespan of about three months anyway.】

【From development to maturity, a week or so is enough time for these Sleepworms to leave behind their own offspring.】

Hearing the hint in the words, Xi Luo immediately widened her eyes in surprise.

"What do you intend to do!?"

The sword body swayed slightly, and several Sleepworms nearby immediately flew into the adjacent forest.

【Life is never unchanging; it will actively adapt to the external environment and constantly evolve.】

【I just intend to accelerate this process, cultivating a variant of Sleepworms that can fully adapt to Fiendish Qi.】

【Perhaps the lifespans of the first few generations of variant Sleepworms will be very short...】

【But after several generations of selection and breeding, they will surely possess the lifespan of normal Sleepworms, or even longer, who knows?】

Li Li Boyang's voice revealed a deep interest.

He did not expect these Sleepworms to possess any great combat power.

It was just that after discovering the potential of these Sleepworms, the "farming gene" deep in Li Li Boyang's soul was triggered.

Just like animal breeding and insect domestication in his past life.

Li Li Boyang also wanted to try whether he could artificially select and cultivate variant Sleepworms through similar methods.

Since he was idle anyway, Li Li Boyang, who lay in the backpack all day, had to find something to do to pass the time!

"Did you learn this from the Nine Chapters of Divination Secrets?"

She did not believe this was One's Own Thoughts, so Xi Luo quickly found a suitable reason for the other party.

After all, the original Sleepy Bug was cultivated by the Huaijiang Witch exactly this way.

She seriously suspected whether similar methods were also recorded in the Nine Chapters of Divination Secrets.

At the very least, the Nine Chapters of Divination Secrets must have mentioned similar concepts.

【I plan to call this plan the 'Sleepy Bug Breeding and Eugenics Program'...】

【Or perhaps the 'Crustacean Eugenics and Breeding Plan'; what do you think of that name?】

Not refuting Xi Luo's speculation, Li Li Boyang merely introduced One's Own Thoughts with great interest.

"Ugly, and the meaning is unclear."

Rolling her eyes in speechless exasperation, Xi Luo was smoothly distracted by Li Li Boyang.

"Your ability to name things... is simply on par with your carving skills."

Xi Luo could not understand what was meant by "breeding and eugenics," let alone what "crustaceans" were.

Fortunately, the two were communicating through the Spirit Resonance Horn right now.

Otherwise, Xi Luo would not have understood a single word Li Li Boyang was saying at all.

"Rather than pondering your whimsical notions, we still have more serious matters to attend to."

As she spoke, Xi Luo suddenly stopped her forward steps, then raised her head and pointed at the valley not far ahead, asking.

"We have now reached the place you specified; what should we do next?"

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