Chapter 255: Utilization

Under the canopy of countless wings, sunlight left mottled patches on the ground, and the gentle breeze around gave a hint of coolness.

Even though it's autumn, it's unusually sweltering, making one want to stay in the shade.

Anku, who has already possessed that young policeman, held three ice pops in one hand, licking them continuously.

The icy taste traveled along his tongue, constantly reaching the depths of Anku's consciousness.

This was the fourth ice pop Anku had eaten; Jiang Xia kindly bought a few more and gave them to him.

As long as he behaves, Jiang Xia remains quite friendly.

After all, dealing with Anku's temperament can't rely solely on harsh tactics; after being harsh, one must soften.

As Greed, it has no perception; only by using a human can it experience true life.

"Why not devour me on the spot? With your power you should be able to monopolize all the Core Coins,"

"And you don't seem to be the half I split off."

Anku said casually while eating an ice pop.

This is his deepest feeling toward Jiang Xia, as if they were of the same kind, yet seemingly completely different from Greedy.

It's somewhat like the feeling he had before becoming Greed, when he possessed ten whole Core Coins, soaring freely in the sky, commanding countless birds.

One should know that before those detestable Alchemical Art practitioners stole his prized possession, he was also the king who commanded the birds.

After that crucial coin vanished, his body, which once had sharp claws and wings, began to collapse.

But now, facing the man opposite, that sensation of constantly flying high in the air returned, as if he were satisfied.

Of course he wouldn't voice that feeling; instead he spoke in an oddly awkward tone.

"Core Coins aren't of much use to me; as long as I master Alchemical Art, I can have as many of these as I need."

"In the end it's just a matter of spending some time, which holds no meaning for me; I wish to explore the possibilities of Core Coin Evolution."

"Greed's side has little prospect; it's merely an object. Only immense desire can make Core Coins evolve."

Jiang Xia handed the gold‑rimmed engraved Core Coin to Anku.

The latter took it with an impatient expression, still eating the ice pop while scrutinizing it.

Anku's gaze fixed on the evolved Core Coin in his palm.

He had seen many kinds of Core Coins, but none single one could compare to the one in his hand.

Even without absorbing it into his body, he could feel the immense power residing within the Core Coin.

He only needs a few more, and he can fully restore his body.

But when he truly tried to absorb it, a strong repulsion burst from his palm, even causing his hand to tremble.

Then Anku, looking at the half‑eaten ice pop and the Core Coin he couldn't absorb, could only return it.

"So, shall we use that guy together?"

Anku pointed at Huo Ye Yingsi, who was still unconscious due to excessive exertion.

"His desire reservoir is huge; he's a useful pawn for collecting Core Coins."

Jiang Xia merely smiled, not answering Anku's question, but he still casually copied OOO's driver.

OOO's watch face was his true target; he was curious how far his internal energy could grow after absorbing the watch face.

At this moment, Huo Ye Yingsi, exhausted from overusing his stamina, opened his eyes and found himself lying in the shade of a large tree.

The glaring sunlight filtered through the leaves, making him sit up abruptly.

He turned his head and saw that the strange hand had attached itself to a human arm; he rushed to Anku and asked, "Why did you possess a human?" Anku replied, "Just found a body; the previous form was too inconvenient, a humanoid is better for movement."

"What happens to the person being possessed?"

"Who cares? Just sleep soundly," Anku said disdainfully.

If this body leaves, it will die; its possession can actually save its life.

"What? How is that? Leave this body quickly," Huo Ye Yingsi said.

"I refuse; this body is now mine."

Just as the two were about to fight, Jiang Xia spoke:

"Anku saved this policeman's life; if he leaves now, the policeman will die from his severe injuries."

"Really?" Huo Ye Yingsi asked Jiang Xia.

"Indeed."

Anku, looking irritated, struggled free of Huo Ye Yingsi; the fellow was truly strong.

"Want an ice pop, Huo Ye Yingsi?" Jiang Xia asked.

"Thanks," Huo Ye Yingsi nodded, taking the ice pop Jiang Xia handed over.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Jiang Xia, a Core Coin researcher and also an Alchemical Art practitioner."

"Alchemical Art practitioner?"

Huo Ye Yingsi had held hundreds of jobs, but had never heard of such a profession.

Shouldn't alchemical practitioners only exist in fantasy works? Yet even coin monsters have appeared, so alchemy showing up isn't that strange.

With his big heart, he quickly accepted the fact and understood the relationship between Greed, Yummy, and the Alchemical Art profession.

At that moment, a tinkling bell rang on Jiang Xia, who took out the phone originally belonging to Quan Xinwu, read a long text message, replied briefly, and closed the phone.

The message had been sent by Quan Xinwu's sister Quan Binai, a girl with monstrous strength, capable of lifting a huge stone and bearing two iron gas canisters at once.

The point is she also looks adorable, a genuine Lin Daiyu who uproots drooping willows.

Thinking of Quan Binai's monstrous strength, Jiang Xia chuckled lightly, thinking that this power could even resist Greed, and could strike the current Anku and forcibly pull him off Quan Xinwu's body, serving as a restraining factor.

"Let's go, Greed is moving again," Jiang Xia shook his head and addressed Huo Ye Yingsi and Anku.

……

Silver-white coins coalesced in midair amidst the bursting green light; a monster with a fly's head, its whole body slick green, appeared out of thin air behind two bandaged-wrapped people, and the coin slot instantly appeared on the bald forehead of one of them.

I will liberate your desire.

Wu Fan (Insect Greed) saw this person's intense craving for money; such a greedy heart is rare.

An ordinary coin traced a precise arc in the air, like a basketball shot, and went into that person's head.

But in an instant, another Yummy born of a desire for money appeared; unlike the first, this one leans toward gold and banknotes, while the first leans toward jewels.

This desire for money has long been rooted in the hearts of countless people; any normal person understands the importance of money, and this desire can control the actions of countless individuals.

After seeing this Yummy's desire, Jiang Xia suddenly recalled that among the hybrids that appeared in W, there was also a monster capable of representing this desire—namely, the money hybrid that was originally a casino boss.

If we adjust the concept of the money memory and then inject it into the body of a Yummy that similarly corresponds to the concept, what interesting thing would happen then? (End of chapter)