Chapter 6: The Bronze Serpent
"Can I get closer and see them?"
Jiang Yifan took the initiative to ask.
"Absolutely!"
The staff's eyes lit up suddenly, and they nodded again and again, "But you wait a minute, I'll go to the car and get you a set of sterile gowns." β
"Okay."
Jiang Yifan nodded.
To be honest, snakes, a cold-blooded animal that is always associated with the word 'insidious' in various film and television literature, are not particularly popular with him.
However, it can't be said to be annoying.
In fact, his favorite initial demon spirit should be the 'balanced' demon spirit with gentle energy fluctuations in the body and no obvious characteristics-'two-headed dog'.
The current research progress in this parallel world shows that the two-headed dog has two evolutionary chains, and can evolve into either the fire type 'Red Flame Three-headed Dog' or the ice type 'Green Cold Three-headed Dog'.
But in the hidden evolution chain that Jiang Yifan knows, on top of these two evolutionary types, there is also an evolutionary type that has the same goal, that is, the A+-level ice and fire dual-attribute demon spirit - 'Scorching Chaos Dog'.
The A+ race rating is already top-notch, and with the rare dual stats, it's more than enough to handle most combat situations.
And most importantly, he is also handsome in appearance!
It's just that...
The condition for evolving into a 'Scorching Chaos Dog' requires a certain proportion of powder from the 'Fire Spirit Stone' and the 'Ice Demon Stone', and then use it to draw a spirit array.
Then let the 'Red Flame Two-Headed Dog' or 'Green Cold Two-Headed Dog' stay in it, feel the neutralization of the two attributes of ice and fire, and finally achieve evolution.
Such a complex and metaphysical operation is naturally completed by a system in the game.
But in reality, Jiang Yifan, who has not yet fully understood this parallel world, is completely confused.
Compared to this kind of demon spirits with harsh evolutionary conditions, the hidden evolution chain of the red copper snake can be said to be the easiest to achieve - as long as it is fed with specific metals.
This is the real reason why Jiang Yifan wanted to choose the Red Bronze Snake as the initial demon spirit.
"So you like snake-like spirits?"
Dad Jiang asked in surprise.
In his impression, his son didn't seem to have shown a special fondness for this kind of demon...
"It's not that I like snakes."
Jiang Yifan shook his head and replied, "It's just that it's more inclined to the characteristics of the golden demon spirit's 'both offense and defense'." β
Gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, ice, and underworld, plus the 'balance system', there are a total of eleven attributes, each with its own characteristics.
For example, fire-based demon spirits often have strong explosive power and can create powerful fire suppression, but their endurance is often insufficient.
As for the water demon spirit, it is often not outstanding in all aspects, but it has a very strong endurance and is suitable for protracted battles.
"Although the price of a red copper snake is only 80,000, the follow-up cultivation of the gold demon spirit needs to feed a lot of metal, which is not a small expense."
Although his son already had a heart, Jiang's father still persuaded him unwillingly, "If this account is counted, then the cost of buying a red copper snake is not necessarily more cost-effective than buying a finch vulture..."
"Oh, why do you talk so much?"
Jiang's mother patted Jiang's father on the arm dissatisfied, "Since Xiaofan likes it, then it's okay." β
Jiang Yifan, who had already thought of his rhetoric in advance, lied again without blushing and without a heartbeat:
"Jin Yuanbao told me before that his father knows the owner of a small mine, and he can help introduce him when the time comes, so that there will be a channel to buy metal at a low price."
The particularity of the gold demon spirits is destined to need to eat a large amount of metal in order to grow their bodies hard.
In the future, whether it is to help the 'Red Bronze Snake' evolve into the 'Bronze Snake' in parallel, or the first and second stages to evolve into the 'Silver Armor Python' and the 'Golden Winged Dragon Python', the special metals fed are even more valuable.
It is conservatively estimated that these special metals required for evolution alone will have to be at least 500,000 bases, not including the ordinary metals that are usually eaten as meals.
It's just that the Jiang family, which is just an ordinary family, naturally can't afford such a large expense, but Jiang Yifan doesn't plan to let his parents pay this money, but will find a way to use the information difference he has to earn it.
"Sure enough, the businessman has a wide range of contacts, and Xiaofan has made a good friend."
Mother Jiang slapped her palms with a smile, "Since Xiao Fan has decided to buy the Red Copper Snake, then the original budget of 100,000 yuan still has some leftovers, why don't you use this money and let Dad buy a cheap demon spirit too?" β
After so many years of sharing the same bed as a husband and wife, she naturally knows that Dad Jiang has always had the obsession of becoming a demon envoy hidden in his heart.
Now he can take this opportunity to make up for his wish a little.
"Really!?"
Dad Jiang's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Really, but I can only keep it as a pet, and if I want to invest in breeding resources, I can only use my own pocket money."
Mother Jiang smiled and nodded.
"Woohoo! Mom is so nice! β
Jiang's father, who was so happy that he couldn't express it, directly hugged Jiang's mother and went around in a circle.
Looking at the two who showed affection, Jiang Yifan, who was left aside, couldn't help but sigh: "Sure enough, they are true love, I was just an accident..."
Not every type of Wisp is expensive, as the most important factor affecting the price of Wisp is often determined by its growth potential.
Therefore, for those demon spirits that can eventually grow to A+ level, they can often be sold for millions.
And those demon spirits whose final form can't even reach the B grade can only be sold for twenty or thirty thousand, or even more than 10,000.
10,000 yuan, for an ordinary family, is not too much, and it is not too much to say less.
But as the pillar of the family, Jiang's father is reluctant to spend such a sum of money for his hobbies.
"Huh? Why are your parents so happy all of a sudden? β
The staff who came back with two sets of sterile gowns in their hands asked Jiang Yifan, who was forced to sprinkle dog food, suspiciously.
"I don't know, let's go inside."
Jiang Yifan, who had already been fed, waved his hand and urged.
"Okay, you put on this sterile gown first."
After putting on the sterile gown, the staff member took out a portable ultraviolet disinfection lamp and irradiated it to the two of them before entering the captive area of the exclusive red copper snake.
In fact, with the physique of demon spirits, even if they are in their infancy, it is unlikely that they will be transmitted by humans.
But the reason why you still wear sterile clothes when you get close to these young demon spirits is mainly to isolate the smell on your body.
Because there are some more elaborate demon envoys, they will be very taboo about their demon spirits having close contact with other humans and demon spirits in addition to fighting.
After all, the more unfamiliar things are, the more sensitive and aggressive they tend to be when they are close to themselves.
Of course, whether the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages or the disadvantages outweigh the advantages are still controversial in the academic community.
"Sizzle~" "Sizzle~" "Sizzle~"
Sensing the entry of strange creatures in the territory, these young red bronze snakes swam to hide in the dark and cramped small mine with snake letters, and opened their eyes vigilantly to observe.
But there is a red bronze snake, but it is different from the rest of its companions.
Not only did he not dodge, but he also took the initiative to swim over, raised his head angrily, and glared at Jiang Yifan with those ruby clear eyes.
("βΌDishβΌ): Give you three seconds, get out of here! Otherwise, don't blame Lao Tzu for being polite!
- Jiang Yifan thinks it should be expressing this meaning.
"Good! Very energetic! β
Jiang Yifan felt amused and squatted down, carefully observing this red copper snake that was only the size of a palm, with fierce milk.
If it were the kind of snake in the original world, such a close contact might have a creepy feeling.
But like a copper snake poured out of metal, it is more like a mechanical product, which looks very exquisite and does not make people feel afraid.
"Can I touch it?"
Jiang Yifan turned his head to ask the staff.
"Yes."
The staff nodded in agreement, and reminded by the way: "But be more careful when touching, although it is still in its infancy, it is also very painful to be bitten." β
After getting permission from the staff, Jiang Yifan also unceremoniously stretched out his left hand.
"Sizzle!!"
Looking at the clutches slowly falling from the sky, the fierce red copper snake suddenly bowed its body tightly, and the snake letter continued to swallow, ready to eject and attack at any time.
'Whoosh-'
When the clutches entered its own attack range, the Bronze Snake sprang out without hesitation, and opened its mouth to reveal its small snake fangs, which were still very dull.
However, Jiang Yifan's left hand was actually just a false shot, and it retracted the moment the Red Copper Snake attacked, and then quickly stretched out his right hand and pinched the back of its fateful neck accurately.
"Sizzle!" "Sizzle!" "Sizzle!"
If ordinary snakes were caught like this, they would definitely panic and try to escape, but this red bronze snake was uncharacteristically arrogant.
('Π Μ): Clams? Do you dare to pull Lao Tzu's neck? Hurry up and let go of Lao Tzu, or I will hang you!
Looking at the little snake in his hand, which was making a loud 'sizzle' warning sound and twisting its body in an effort to wrap around his palm, Jiang Yifan couldn't help but laugh for a while.
So he closed his eyes, mobilized the affinity in his body, and sent an invitation to him to conclude a contract.
(; 'O Μ)o: Yo~ I finally know how powerful the snake master is, and I want to save my life?
Feeling a wonderful power pouring into his body, the fierce red copper snake grinned proudly and directly agreed to Jiang Yifan's 'offering'.
With its promise, the dark vision after Jiang Yifan closed his eyes also changed.
He 'looked' at his right palm, and transparent silk threads stretched out, entering the body of the copper snake without hindrance.
Immediately afterwards, there was suddenly some kind of inexplicable bond in my heart, and a sense of closeness to the red copper snake arose.
"We'll be companions from now on."
Jiang Yifan slowly opened his eyes, let go of the hand holding the neck of the red copper snake, spread out his left palm to hold it, and said with a smile.
"Huh?"
The red bronze snake stuck out its tongue, and after glancing at Jiang Yifan inexplicably, it swam along his left arm all the way to his shoulder, and then stood up, trying to climb above his head with difficulty.
"What are you going to do?"
Jiang Yifan reached out to support it suspiciously, so that it could successfully climb up.
"Sizzle!"
The red copper snake that finally climbed to the top of Jiang Yifan's head looked at the other red copper snakes condescendingly, and wagged its little tail from side to side excitedly.
(*'β½ Μ*): The snakes at the bottom are all for Lao Tzu to listen to! This is the first little brother that Lao Tzu has subdued, and whoever of you dares to touch it is underwhelmed!
"This guy..."
Jiang Yifan, who was able to clearly read the meaning of the contract because he had signed it, couldn't help but laugh dumbly...