Chapter 287 - 257: Total Transformation (Part 2)
Chapter 287: Chapter 257: Total Transformation (Part 2)
The next one:
[Genes] Aggregation Arm
[Source] Medusa Gorgon
[Type] Individual Gene
[Consumption] 18 Improvement Points
[Match] 8%
[Effect] Consume Body State to manifest a pair of arms.
’Aggregation Arm?’
’Just like those Naga Warriors, having two pairs of arms?’
Zhao Chi clicked on the detailed information and read for a while before he understood.
It really could manifest an extra pair of arms, but they weren’t permanent, only temporary.
’That’s not bad.’
If it were permanent, Zhao Chi would have had to think twice.
The reason was the same as with the Snake Hair Genes. If all the women in his territory ended up with four arms, it would feel really strange.
But if it was only temporary, that was acceptable.
Unfortunately, this was an Individual Gene, not a Racial Gene, so only one person could use it.
The three Female Heroes already had good Individual Improved Genes.
The only one without an Individual Gene was Zhao Chi himself.
’So, should I use these Genes on myself?’
Zhao Chi hesitated.
Besides himself, Qi Yue was also a good fit.
Qi Yue’s specialty was her extremely high Attack Speed.
Combined with her "Exclusive Ripping" Talent, the faster her Attack Speed, the higher her Damage.
’If Qi Yue had four arms...’
’One holding a Shield, three holding blades—her Damage would instantly become 300% of the original!’
It would be more effective to give it to Qi Yue than to use it on himself.
And right now, he had an "Individual Gene Expansion Stone," which would allow Qi Yue to add one more Improvement.
’I’ll tentatively assign it to Qi Yue for now.’
Only one last item remained:
[Genes] Hardened Scale Skin
[Source] Medusa Gorgon
[Type] Individual Gene
[Consumption] 18 Improvement Points
[Match] 5%
[Effect] Consume Body State to harden a layer of scaly skin on the body’s surface for protection.
Zhao Chi frowned.
He carefully read the detailed explanation.
This was also a temporary Ability.
It also required consuming the Body’s State to produce natural protective Armor, just like those Naga Warriors.
However, the specific strength of the scaly skin wasn’t specified.
Zhao Chi could only surmise that its Effect should be quite good.
After all, it cost a full 18 Improvement Points and had a Match rate of only 5%.
’This Improvement is perfect for me.’
’Anything that boosts survival rate is suitable.’
’But... it’s also suitable for Tang Ruan.’
Tang Ruan’s Constitution was very high, and all her Enhancement Points from leveling up had been put into Defense.
As a result, Tang Ruan’s physical durability was currently very high.
But it wasn’t high enough.
If she had this scaly skin, Tang Ruan would still have natural protection even if her Equipment was destroyed.
It would make her even more durable.
Moreover, the good thing about this Improvement was that it was temporary. After a battle, Tang Ruan would still be soft.
However, Tang Ruan already had an Individual Improvement, so she would need an "Individual Gene Expansion Stone."
’I wonder if I can get one from a Golden Treasure Chest.’
’I’ll try my luck later.’
Of the six types of Genes obtained this time, "Affinity for Water" could be set aside for now.
"Snake Hair" could be directly dismantled.
"Streamlined Body Type" and "Highly Productive" would serve as templates for data transfer.
"Aggregation Arm" and "Hardened Scale Skin" were suitable for Qi Yue and Tang Ruan, respectively.
’Once again, there are no Improvements left for me.’
’And this time, there’s no upgrade for Gu Qing either. I wonder if she’ll be jealous of them?’
’Whatever.’
’Time to dismantle.’
Dismantling "Snake Hair" yielded 7 Improvement Points.
Then, transfer!
He transferred the data from "Streamlined Snake Body" to "Aggregation Arm," consuming 3 Improvement Points to boost the success rate.
"Aggregation Arm" now cost 3 Improvement Points with a 77% Match rate.
He transferred the data from "Highly Productive" to "Hardened Scale Skin," consuming 4 Improvement Points to boost the success rate.
"Hardened Scale Skin" now cost 1 Improvement Point with a 100% Match rate.
Then, he dismantled "Streamlined Snake Body" and "Highly Productive" after the data transfer.
He received a total of 18 Improvement Points.
Adding to what he had before, he now had a total of 25 Improvement Points.
Zhao Chi let out a sigh of relief.
He had actually worked up a sweat while soaking in the Carefree Spring.
Zhao Chi closed the system interface and submerged his entire body in the spring.
The spring water was exceptionally clear,
but it was already late, and the torchlight alone wasn’t enough to reveal the full scenery below.
Still, he could vaguely make out pairs of fair, long legs and small, dark clouds.
This beautiful sight had actually become commonplace for him.
But every time he looked, he still found it pleasing to the eye.
Surfacing from the water, Zhao Chi returned to the attribute awakening interface.
With these Improvement Points, he could now transfer the attribute data.
The interface was still paused at the moment before the data transfer.
〖Current data match is low. Transfer success rate is 9%. Are you sure?〗
He invested 9 Improvement Points, raising the success rate to 99%.
’If even this can fail, then it’s just not meant to be.’
He clicked confirm.
〖Data transfer successful.〗
The first set of Attributes became:
[Attributes] 29 points, Excellent
[Constitution] 6, Commendable
[Power] 6, Commendable
[agility] 7, Extraordinary
[Intelligence] 10, Peak of Perfection
Without a second thought, he clicked select.
Suddenly, Zhao Chi felt like a thunderclap had gone off, and a chaotic noise rang in his ears.
But he realized it wasn’t thunder; it was as if all the sounds around him had been amplified.
The sound of the Carefree Spring was like crashing ocean waves.
In the distance, the Female Craftsmen were whispering, but the volume was like a normal conversation, and Zhao Chi could hear every word clearly.
His nose felt overwhelmed.
It was as if all sorts of smells were suddenly stuffed into his nostrils.
First, he smelled the damp vapor of the Carefree Spring.
Then came the various fragrances.
Besides the scent of shampoo and shower gel, there was also the smell of Cosmetics and perfumes.
His skin felt very sensitive.
The temperature of the Carefree Spring hadn’t changed, but Zhao Chi felt it was a little hot.
The crevices in the rock beneath his feet continuously gushed fresh spring water while absorbing the sullied water.
Relying on the sensation of the current against his skin, Zhao Chi could clearly tell where each stream of water was flowing.
He could barely keep his eyes open.
It was clearly nighttime, and while the torches were bright, they couldn’t compare to daylight.
But to Zhao Chi, it felt as bright as day.
Squinting, he saw that the mist hovering over the spring seemed much thinner.
He could clearly see the Female Soldiers bathing at the far end of the spring.
Every detail of their bodies, both above and below the water’s surface, was crystal clear.
He could even see the fine hairs on their delicate skin.
Zhao Chi lowered his head and took a sip of the Carefree Spring Water.
A very, very faint salty taste, and an even fainter sour taste...
That sourness...
Zhao Chi glanced again at the long legs and delicate feet of the women around him...
’Perhaps... that’s where it’s from.’
’As for the saltiness... let’s not even go there...’
Could Zhao Chi actually distinguish a trace of Gu Qing’s taste in the saltiness?
It was the same taste he had experienced in bed before.
’If I’m not mistaken...’
He turned his head and saw Gu Qing, who was tiptoeing closer.
It really was Gu Qing!
Gu Qing was also a little surprised.
She giggled and said, "My lord, you heard me? I was trying to surprise you."
Gu Qing’s voice was extremely gentle, with a flirtatious, coquettish tone.
But to Zhao Chi, it sounded very loud.
’Is this the world of 10 Intelligence Points?’
’My Perception has reached its peak.’
Hearing, smell, touch, sight, and taste—they had all been greatly enhanced.
’Amazing.’
’Unfortunately, feelings and intuition can’t be tested directly.’
’I’ll just have to experience it slowly over time.’
After all, these Attributes were permanent.
Zhao Chi’s Attributes now totaled 29 points, one point higher than even Gu Qing.
He had plenty of time to get used to it.
Zhao Chi smiled. "Gu Qing, I suggest you stop drinking directly from this spring. Although it’s constantly being cycled and purified, it’s still everyone’s bathwater in the end."
Gu Qing laughed dismissively. "Oh, why are you bringing that up again? Didn’t we used to drink river water? That’s bathwater for fish and bugs. Compared to that, I think the Carefree Spring is much cleaner."
’That’s true...’
Water could never be perfectly clean.
As long as the impurity content didn’t exceed a certain ratio, it was safe to drink.
Zhao Chi took another sip from the Carefree Spring.
He confirmed the ratio hadn’t been exceeded.
"Fine, drink it then. I won’t stop you."
"Don’t say that, my lord. I still want you to look after me."
Gu Qing swam to his side and hugged him.
An extremely warm, soft, and delicate sensation washed over him.
It was a feeling unlike anything he had ever experienced before!