[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system":3,"chapter-swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-chapter-36":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Swamp Lord with an Intelligence System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},638627,877,"Chapter 36: Bubble Beast","swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>Akenza, the barbarian leader, looked at the sprawling vines and fish in the water, feeling a bit envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food in the swamp was so abundant, and the water here was exceedingly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, if it were near the tribe, the problem of water scarcity and food shortage could be alleviated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear ignored the barbarians and waved his hand backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vine Fairies, hidden among the Wetland Lizard-men, flapped their green vine-woven wings, fluttering to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father God~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear nodded and gestured forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under these vines lies a unique creature, the Bubble Beasts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and find them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble Beasts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of life form is this with such a strange name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the curious gaze of the barbarians, the Vine Fairies immediately patted their chests in agreement, yiyiya-yiya, flapping their wings as they flew into the hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon approaching the sprawling vines instantaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They directly transformed into specks of light, merging within...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed quite magical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the vines, entwined thickly, started writhing like octopuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless branches began swinging, making a whooshing sound in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire small hill came alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It possessed a strange beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbarians, unaware of the Vine Fairies’ abilities, were quite amazed at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear heightened his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could clearly sense more than twenty new life auras appearing within the hill after the Vine Fairies merged into the vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, this was the opponent’s home turf, but the Vine Fairies began driving them forcefully, concentrating them into one area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... whirring~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick, verdant vines on the hill suddenly pulled out, swaying in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On these vines, like hemp ropes, were tied 26 unique life forms, still drowsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about a meter tall, with small, fleshy wings on their backs, and their mouths were plump and chubby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces looked like oversized buns, round and plump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of black eyes darted around playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies resembled little cartoon dinosaurs, with inflatable-looking fat tails, two stout legs forming the lower half, and arm-like claws, also quite chubby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are these the Bubble Beasts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So adorable! Wouldn’t they be petted excessively on Earth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble Beasts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level]: Middle Tier Magical Beings (Level 8)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential]: 3 Stars\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magic Power]: 2500\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Racial Talent]: Bubble Spitting, the bubbles spat contain special magic, with endless uses, capable of controlling up to 20 bubbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills]: Gurulu (2 Stars) filters impurities from water through bubbles, yielding clean water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble Bomb (2 Stars) compresses clean water or air within a bubble, exploding instantly, dealing massive damage to enemies within 10 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble Prison (2 Stars) imprisons enemies inside a bubble, rendering them limp and powerless, unable to muster their internal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation]: A rare magical life form that even needs bubbles to reproduce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star potential, Level 8... with up to 3 skills all rated 2 Stars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear was in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plump Bubble Beasts were still a bit dazed, unsure of what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were sleeping soundly, only to be hoisted up by the vines...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and tightly bound, unable to move at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear didn’t wait for the Bubble Beasts to snap back to reality, he focused his gaze, channeling the divine format in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An immense pressure surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly enshrouding these magical beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, without any resistance felt, he directly imprinted traces into their souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So smooth it made him wonder if he was hallucinating...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bewildered Bubble Beasts instinctively turned to look at Lear, their shiny black eyes revealed intimacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of clear calls emerged, their attitudes changed so quickly it left the barbarians too stunned to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did they become the master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear was taken aback, his expression turned a bit subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected a fierce battle, mentally prepared for certain casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly... it was so simple he began to doubt if something had gone wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had a 3 Star value, crucial intelligence regarding the survival of Weilu City... and this was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearing his scattered thoughts, he waved his hand, signaling the Vine Fairies to release the little fellows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vines swung, crossing the clear stream, placing the Bubble Beasts on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chubby, round little dinosaur got up from the ground, jogging over to Lear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hugged his leg and started acting cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! Master! Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A repeated, heartwarming call of ’Master’, akin to preschoolers, was somewhat overwhelming for Lear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, quiet down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the sound subsided a bit, he promptly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything else here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re headed to a new home, bring everything with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing else~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, we don’t have much stuff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to the new home? Yay~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words were spoken, the chubby little dragonlings immediately started making a racket again, their chirping voices uncontrollable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear’s eyelid twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goodness, it’s like bringing home a bunch of kids... no wonder it’s so smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand, instructing the Wetland Lizard-men to protect these little guys and hurry back to the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more than twenty kids together, the noise got unbearable after a short while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vine Fairy at this moment placed the vines back on the hill and fluttered her little wings to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These cute creatures curiously looked at the Bubble Beasts, and the Bubble Beasts also looked back with their big black eyes, gazing at these familiar-feeling lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cuteness competition indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for both sides to start playing together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise level immediately went up a notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear watched, amused, and didn’t stop them, letting them be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led the army to speed up the return to the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the territory at dusk, before the sun set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Weilu City for the first time, the barbarians looked silently at the blank territory for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes had a hint of complexity as they looked at Lear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, is your territory going to establish trade as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting these gazes, Lear said meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything in Weilu City is just beginning, and it’s precisely the time for friends. If we were already powerful... why would we need to cooperate with barbarians?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akenza was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of barbarians above the wilderness wasn’t great; otherwise, they wouldn’t need to go out of their way to find a territory to establish commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two months... stay in Weilu City for two months, and you will witness everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ten or so, going back to the Hisham clan would just add a few more hands for labor and hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here, work for me for two months, and you’ll gain a powerful territory as a trade partner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This deal... trust me, your chieftain will be satisfied with your choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choice it was called, but was there really a choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akenza felt somewhat troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, said no more, only hoping this human lord would keep his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weak never have control over their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear didn’t waste words, waving his hand to have someone take the barbarians to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he gave secret orders to Haggs to secretly monitor their activities, just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief arrangement, he summoned the busy Bain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hero of the Mud Swamp People with algae-green eyes was immediately drawn to the chubby Bubble Beast like a puffball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face lit up with a bright, chrysantheum-like smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, these are...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bubble Beasts,\" Lear introduced with some delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bubbles they spit can filter mud and sand, providing clean water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, they will be the water source for Weilu City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they are a mobile water source!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These creatures are so magical?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bain was greatly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent days, the water scarcity had been troubling him greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taste of swampy mud water was so fishy and foul, even after several rounds of boiling and filtering, it was still difficult to swallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distillation yield was also small; he hadn’t had a sip since waking up that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d rather be thirsty than taste that dead mouse-in-water flavor again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear didn’t waste time, leading a group of Bubble Beasts to the swamp bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little ones, filter the muddy water in front of you into clean water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, over twenty Bubble Beasts eagerly rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move aside, let me go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you stepped on my foot... Master, he stepped on my foot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing? You bumped into my butt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m at the front, I go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene turned noisy instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bain looked a bit puzzled and turned to glance at Lear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, they...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lear shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly what you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more than twenty chattering kids... only a kindergarten teacher can keep them in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bain chuckled, still in good spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he could get clean water, he’d care for them like a grandfather!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a circle of chubby Bubble Beasts gathered at the swamp’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One little creature started blowing into the air, magic power surging, and a transparent bubble slowly formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, the bubble grew larger, its diameter soaring to 3 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it gradually sank into the swamp, pushing out the surrounding muddy water, and its interior was visibly filling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear and bright, without a trace of impurities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marvelous, absolutely marvelous!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bain’s face flushed red in excitement, stomping his feet eagerly, itching to rush over and drink a few gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>",1568,"2026-06-02T06:36:48.271Z",1,"novelbin.me","e388838e9fa18b95a02b6f2f63015f9e466832c5f6eb2de18d42a2c208ec536b","swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-chapter-37","swamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-chapter-35",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fswamp-lord-with-an-intelligence-system-cover.jpg"]