Chapter 328 - 187: The Greatly Transformed Tiger Striped Dog! Jia Wen Becomes a Transcendent! Capturing the Fierce Poisonous Bee

Chapter 328: Chapter 187: The Greatly Transformed Tiger Striped Dog! Jia Wen Becomes a Transcendent! Capturing the Fierce Poisonous Bee

"Wow, Hu Zi is looking more and more impressive. Good grief, he’s got the air of a mythical beast now," Xu Jun praised from the heart.

Chen Chong also nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

The boost from the Biological Enhancement Card was far greater than he had anticipated. He originally thought a B-Level Card would only strengthen the Tiger Striped Dog a little, but it had unexpectedly jumped two sub-levels.

After all, its description had specified only a "minor boost." To have it bring the creature to the cusp of A-Level was an incredibly surprising outcome.

Chen Chong wasn’t greedy; the current result was more than enough.

As Xu Jun continued to watch, a puzzled expression crossed his face. He spoke up again, "Why isn’t Hu Zi that big?"

"I’ve always had this question. Our team has quite a few Extraordinary Creatures now—the Assassin Insect, the Lion-headed Goose, and now Hu Zi—why are they all so small?"

"Especially the Assassin Insect. It’s also an A-Level Extraordinary Creature, but it’s even smaller than the Lion-headed Goose and Hu Zi. You could fit it in one of the big bowls we use for serving food."

"On the other hand, look at the ones we’ve encountered before: the Blood-tooth Python, the Unihorn Catfish, the Stone Claw Eagle, and even the Bloodthirsty Vine King from before that. Every single one was ridiculously huge."

"When I first got here and saw them, I thought I was looking at kaiju. They scared the daylights out of me, making me think all Extraordinary Creatures were that ridiculously huge..."

"To be honest, I thought the same thing at first," Chen Chong said, recalling the first few Extraordinary Creatures he had seen.

At first, he had also believed that when it came to Extraordinary Creatures, size meant everything.

The stronger they were, the bigger they were.

But after the Tiger Striped Dog, the Lion-headed Goose, and then the Assassin Insect came along, that idea was shattered.

’Perhaps the size of an Extraordinary Creature isn’t determined by its strength.’

’Some with high Extraordinary Levels are even smaller than ordinary wild animals.’

’It’s not directly related to their Extraordinary Level, but determined by their species.’

’Take the Rock Armor Eagle, for example. It’s destined to grow into a large creature. While it might not get as big as the Stone Claw Eagle, it will definitely be bigger than this house.’

’As for the Tiger Striped Dog and the Lion-headed Goose, from the looks of it, they’ll probably max out at two or three meters tall. That’s a lot bigger than their ordinary counterparts, but compared to most Extraordinary Creatures, their size is nothing special.’

’But that doesn’t mean they’re weak.’

’For example, the Assassin Insect could absolutely dominate the Unihorn Catfish.’

’As for who would win against the Blood-tooth Python, that’s hard to say, but my money would be on the Assassin Insect.’

’After all, the Assassin Insect’s greatest strength is its sharp, bladed limbs. As long as something isn’t absurdly tough, it can slice it to pieces.’

’The Blood-tooth Python’s prized scales would probably be completely useless against it.’

’If I had gotten the Assassin Insect before we dealt with the Blood-tooth Python, hunting it wouldn’t have been so much trouble.’

’But it doesn’t matter. In the various environments we’ll have to survive in the future, we’ll run into all sorts of Extraordinary Creatures. We’re bound to meet others like the Blood-tooth Python, famous for their durability.’

’And when that time comes, the Assassin Insect will be incredibly useful.’

’Even when just dealing with run-of-the-mill Extraordinary Creatures, its A-Level power is enough to let it sweep through most of them.’

"Sir, My Lord, it’s time to eat."

Just then, Jia Wen walked out of the kitchen carrying two large, steaming platters of stir-fried food. Behind him, Wang Biao held two more platters.

Ever since they started using the Golden Fertilizer, the farm had yielded a bountiful harvest, and the quality of their meals had gone up a notch.

In addition to the wild boar, Moose, Fear Wolf, and Blood-tooth Python meat they usually ate, they now had a variety of vegetables.

Of course, the reason they were eating so heartily wasn’t just because they were Transcendents with large appetites; it was also to get to the seeds as quickly as possible so they could plant them.

After all, with many crops like winter melons, pumpkins, and tomatoes, the flesh couldn’t be preserved once the seeds were removed.

The seeds were embedded in the flesh, and removing them meant the flesh could no longer be stored.

Only by storing them whole in the cellar could they prevent them from spoiling and rotting too quickly....

If they cut open too many vegetables at once just for the seeds, Chen Chong’s group wouldn’t be able to eat it all in time.

So they just harvested the seeds from what they ate, planting them one by one back in the fields.

Over the past few days, they had collected a good number of seeds. Between those and the seeds from crops where the edible parts could be easily separated, their farm plots were once again full.

Furthermore, thanks to the superior genes from the Golden Fertilizer’s modifications and the accelerated growth effect of the fields, all the seeds had sprouted, and the shoots were exceptionally robust.

The dark brown soil was blanketed in a dense carpet of green, a refreshing sight to behold....

Chen Chong did not hurry to sit down, but instead called over Jia Wen.

"Take this Card and use it."

Everyone’s eyes fell on the Card in Chen Chong’s hand. It was clearly the Secondary Enhancement Card they had acquired earlier.

Everyone knew what this Card meant, including Jia Wen.

He instantly froze. "My Lord, is this...?"

"That’s right. It’s exactly what you think," Chen Chong said. "I promised you before that I would find a way for you to become a Transcendent. Now, it’s time to make good on that promise."

Jia Wen was extremely excited, his whole body trembling.

But he wasn’t one for dramatics. He accepted the Ability Card with both hands.

He knew this was his only chance. ’Only by becoming a Transcendent can I truly help My Lord and Sir, and finally pull my own weight for the team,’ he thought.

Although he never spoke of it, he had always felt a deep sense of shame.

They had gone out on so many missions where everyone else contributed, but he could offer little help. He wasn’t even qualified to explore the underground caverns with them, simply because he wasn’t a Transcendent.

But he didn’t blame Chen Chong and Xu Jun, because he knew they were protecting him.

If an ordinary person like him tagged along, it would have been a one-way trip to the grave.

That was why he had thrown himself into his work, often forgetting to eat or sleep. He took on the tedious job of establishing the rules for the gymnasium and maintaining the team’s daily operations, all to feel like he was contributing something.

Even if he couldn’t help his Sir and his Lord on the front lines, he would do everything in his power to support them from the rear.

’And now, I can finally become the Transcendent I’ve always dreamed of being! I can fight side-by-side with My Lord, Sir, and all my comrades!’

Jia Wen felt his blood boil with excitement and used the Ability Card without hesitation.

As white light flashed, his body began to undergo various changes.

The light disappeared quickly....

The moment he reappeared, his body was covered in countless patches of a black, mud-like filth.

He had grown slightly taller, and his previously lean frame had become more muscular and solid.

Jia Wen himself could feel even greater changes within. He could hear more clearly and see farther. The range of scents he could smell was richer. All his senses were enhanced, including his strength, speed, and reaction time.

’This,’ he knew, ’is the change that comes with being a Transcendent...’

"Thank you, My Lord."

Jia Wen bowed deeply to Chen Chong, hot tears faintly shimmering in his eyes.

Chen Chong checked Jia Wen’s status....

’A B-Level Transcendent...’

’Not bad.’

’While not top-tier within the team, he’s at least stronger than the average Transcendent.’

’The team has another strong member now.’

’I’ll have to cultivate his abilities more if I get the chance in the future...’

"Now that you’re a Transcendent, the filth in your body has been expelled. Go wash up."

Xu Jun chimed in, "That’s right. From now on, make sure you serve Brother Chong well. He’s my big brother, so he’s your big brother, too."

Even Wang Biao and Qi Zhen spoke up one after another.

"Congratulations, congratulations, Brother Jia Wen! You’re a Transcendent now!"

"Hahaha, hurry up and go wash. Although your cooking smells great, I have to admit, right now you stink..."

Jia Wen listened to their words, deeply moved. Wiping away his tears, he nodded and headed for the bathroom....

...

「Half an hour later.」

Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and the four large platters on the dining table had all been wiped clean.

"Brother Chong, what should we do today?" Xu Jun asked, looking at the light rain outside the window.

Everyone’s eyes also turned to Chen Chong.

Having followed Chen Chong for so many days, everyone had grown accustomed to obeying his commands and carrying out his plans for their daily tasks.

Chen Chong remained silent for a few seconds before raising his head and looking toward the thicket.

"Today, we’ve got something big to do."

"Oh? What’s the big plan?" Xu Jun asked curiously.

Chen Chong smiled. "Bee catching."

"Bee catching?" everyone asked, confused.

"That’s right. We’re catching... Fierce Poisonous Bees!"

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