39: New evolution
“It really is an ‘Evil Dog’,” Li Wen couldn’t help but inwardly complain.
【Evil Dog】 (Loss of Appetite)
【attribute: Evil】
【Species: Mid-TierAgile】
【growth level: Entry-Level Advanced】
【Energy Value: 1257】
【trait: Bloody Bite】:
Evil Dogs are born with an innate craving for blood and an endless will to fight. In battle, whenever it senses the scent of blood, it will unleash a hidden berserk instinct, causing its next bite attack to carry additional corrosive and tearing effects. Not only does the damage multiply, but it can also make the opponent gradually lose their combat ability in pain...
【Individual Introduction】: This is an Evil Dog suffering from loss of appetite, primarily due to the excessive development of its own trait. It needs to be appeased while being provided with blood food. If appeased properly, there might be unexpected results.
The world truly is a huge contrast; some pet beasts have ‘excess nutrition,’ while others have ‘loss of appetite.’
Moreover, the appearance of an individual introduction indicates that this Evil Dog is an Aberrant Type individual, just like Sproutprecious. Ordinary solutions definitely won't achieve perfect results.
But with such clear conditions, Li Wen wanted to try the feeling of solving a problem without looking at the answer.
The problem was laid out, and he only needed to address it specifically. This was entirely Li Wen's professional strong suit; for him, identifying the problem was the difficult part.
Most people on the field had already recognized the characteristic of ‘loss of appetite’ through observation, but no one had yet started writing blindly.
This was not only a test of knowledge reserves but also a demonstration of on-the-spot performance. Everyone was determined to devise a more effective solution.
Wu Lituan, the youngest-looking person on the field, had actually already designed a plan, but he rejected it. A roughly 70% Energy Value utilization rate could not guarantee his stable passage through the retest, not to mention there seemed to be a strong rival on the field.
Li Wen began to highlight key points.
First, what needed to be addressed were ‘loss of appetite,’ ‘appeasement,’ and ‘perfect Energy Value utilization rate.’
So, the minimum standard, excluding the 50% Energy Value utilization rate passing line, only required solving ‘loss of appetite.’
In other words, simply solving the excessive development of the trait would suffice, so the first-tier ‘low-efficiency plan’ was freshly produced.
At this moment, only Li Wen was writing. Some people on the field questioned his ability, and others scoffed, believing that writing so early surely meant he had no real talent.
【Plan ①】:
Materials: Bloody Grass × 5, Purifying Heart Flower × 1, a portion of Dark Jade Powder, ... Bloody Grass as a medicinal primer, with its bloody smell, also serves to replenish vital energy and can replace the so-called blood food requirement.
And Purifying Heart Flower as the main ingredient, its role is to remove the psychological suggestive effect of hallucinations, and the essence of the ‘Bloody Bite’ trait is being misled by its own bloodlust.
The role of the final jade powder is simple: to replenish its nutritional loss and restore it to a normal state...
When Li Wen paused after writing the first plan, it seemed some people couldn't hold back and also began to write furiously.
The sound of writing rose and fell in the examination room, and the atmosphere gradually became subtle, as if Li Wen's start had triggered some chemical reaction.
Those candidates whose thoughts were already muddled had no idea how to begin.
These were not things a young man like Li Wen should be concerned about; what he needed to do now was design the remaining two plans.
What supported his need for three levels? Was it passion? No, it was a poor person’s desire to save money!
Appeasing while also addressing ‘loss of appetite’ was the biggest challenge, but if successful, the reward would be an Evil Dog that transforms a triggered trait into anormal.
Ordinary purification cannot achieve such an effect, but everything must still start from the psychology. The only solution is to actively enter the illusion.
Thus, the ‘high-efficiency plan’ was achieved.
【Plan ②】: Blood of Slumber, Bewitching Ghost Orchid × 1, a portion of Dark Jade Powder, ... The Blood of Slumber comes from a pet beast called ‘Dream Butterfly,’ and it can perfectly solve the symptom of ‘loss of appetite,’ while also having the effect of guiding dreams to maintain peace of mind during appeasement.
As for the Bewitching Ghost Orchid, it only assists the Blood of Slumber. Its main function is powerful hallucination, keeping the pet beast's mind active to ensure it receives sufficient dream guidance to normalize its state...
Although the ‘high-efficiency plan’ is significantly more effective than the ‘low-efficiency plan,’ its price is more than ten times higher, which is also the reason for the existence of the ‘low-efficiency plan.’
Finally, Li Wen really couldn't think of any other way to continue improving the Energy Value utilization rate.
He had no choice but to stop writing and look for inspiration.
Wu Lituan, the young man who had been contemplating for a long time, finally relaxed when he saw Li Wen put down his pen, and began to write on the blank paper on the table.
His plan was similar to Li Wen’s ‘high-efficiency plan,’ but due to his richer experience, and based on using Blood of Slumber as the raw material,
He replaced the Bewitching Ghost Orchid with another hallucinogenic plant and added an auxiliary ingredient, resulting in a higher Energy Value utilization rate than Li Wen's plan.
The last twenty minutes dwindled to only ten minutes under Li Wen's intense brainstorming. At this moment, seeing the unnaturally colored vines outside the window, inspiration suddenly struck.
Since there was no way to maximize Energy Value utilization in appeasement, then he should try a different approach.
This excessive development of the trait is like a nutrient deficiency in plants, affecting Growth but not easily threatening life.
And the main reason for being limited by it is that it is not strong enough itself.
Just like the vines outside, when they are long enough, the nutrient deficiency affecting old leaves does not affect new leaves. If new leaves are strong enough, photosynthesis can also maintain plant Growth.
So, as long as this state is maintained, he would just go for broke and complete the evolution directly, and the trait would no longer affect the pet beast at all.
【Plan ③】:
...A Breeder held Li Wen's exam paper, conflicted.
“Two plans, what is this kid’s style?”
“This ‘high-efficiency plan’ is good, with an 85% Energy Value utilization rate, already quite close to the standard plan we developed.”
Another senior Breeder found Wu Lituan's exam paper among many.
“However, this person's plan is even closer to the answer, with a 90% Energy Value utilization rate. Our plan is only 94%.”
“No, look, what I'm conflicted about is this kid's first plan. The angle is truly unique, and the cost is simply beautiful.”
The person who looked at it brightened up; it indeed had something.
“Still, the optimal plan takes precedence. Anyway, this candidate will also get a spot.”
At this moment, another person walked over. “Wait, Old Li, there seems to be writing on the back of that paper of yours.”
???
Flipping it over, it read: 【Optimal Plan】:
phantom spirit flower × 1, Commander-level Flesh and Blood, Tier 3 Dark-attribute Beast Core × 1, Tier 3 Fire-attribute Beast Core × 1, ... Not only were there accurate placement diagrams, but there was also the word “Evolution?” at the end.
The few people collectively began to stroke their chins, pondering its feasibility. It was a completely new idea, and at least it was entirely risk-free.
“How about we give it a try?”
No one objected. Someone exclaimed, “It’s time to bring out that specialty phantom spirit flower from Guifeng Village.”
Two hours later, that same Evil Dog appeared before the senior Breeders in a completely new form, no longer looking like a ‘villain to all,’ but instead incredibly majestic.
“This is... a brand new evolution path.”
“Quickly, find this candidate.”