"...Aren't they ruining my innocence out of thin air?" Ansheng grumbled, face filled with dark lines.
I didn't even have a POS machine, how could I wield the Gravity Hammer while having the Landlord of Longevity swipe a card?
My operations aren't that miraculous, it's got nothing to do with the Longevity Club, everyone just ends up begging on the street.
And Ah Qing and the others sitting on the bench maintained a confused expression the whole time.
"Idealism is hard to quantify..." Professor Wu chuckled and said, "But it's a good thing for us because your rumors are widespread; next year, social governance costs in parts of Xia Country will decrease."
The Master Fuli's nineteen golden ratio rumor originated from someone, but currently, the Security Bureau hasn't found out who.
But it was precisely this rumor that triggered a frenzy of redemption coupon buying.
Several multinational corporations, openly and secretly associated with the Longevity Club, used outrageous claims to give employees a salary increase.
Things like, the chairman enters with his left foot, instantly feels at ease, and all employees get a five-hundred-dollar raise.
Or the board members, due to a club technician, get fungi in their crotch, leading them to see through worldly suffering and give all employees a thousand-dollar raise.
The more ridiculous the reason, the more it suggests some hidden meaning behind it.
After all... one of the Security Bureau's traditions is to give coordinates for the Spirit Beasts to discuss life with the other side when warnings go unheeded.
After chatting with the Spirit Beasts, the issue isn't one the criminal law can handle anymore; they need to negotiate with the animal protection law.
The criminal law clearly states that humans can exercise emergency avoidance in any circumstance when attacked by ferocious beasts.
Meaning, killing a beast in defense isn't illegal, but right now, you couldn't manage even if given the chance! Wash up and go to sleep!
Today it's Spirit Beasts, and tomorrow, Master Fuli might really be on duty.
"Hmm?"
Professor Wu spoke with a slightly teasing tone, mentioning the foreign Master Fuli's rumor, and a golden glow of settlement rose in Ansheng's mind.
But Ansheng didn't have time to check it before Professor Wu continued:
"By the way, Master Fuli... did you visit because of the item in the suitcase?"
Professor Wu was somewhat puzzled and raised the suitcase, asking Master Fuli about it.
When Master Fuli entered, his gaze was clearly locked onto the suitcase.
Even Ah Qing and the others occasionally glanced at the box by their feet.
After expressing gratitude for Master Fuli's hard work, Professor Wu was also curious why he had come.
"Yes, it's because of this..."
Ansheng showed an expression of speechlessness and explained how he inadvertently obtained the Treasure-Seeking Mushroom.
"Can it locate [Zhujuyin]?" Professor Wu was stunned upon hearing this, his eyes filled with deep curiosity, seemingly shocked by it.
"Then give it to them! Let's see what this big mushroom wants to do!"
While speaking, Professor Wu entered the password and opened the black suitcase.
"This thing..."
Ansheng looked at Professor Wu and spoke.
"It is stored in the basement of the Dragon Nest base, and if there is a level five or above leakage, it's used as a final extermination line, not part of the security force..."
Professor Wu seemed to guess Master Fuli's confusion and lightly chuckled, explaining the item's purpose.
The suitcase opened, revealing long plush fabric lining on the surface. The bottom used composite shock-absorbent material to ensure that the three specially made test tubes wouldn't break regardless of how the suitcase was shaken.
Professor Wu took out a black test tube and handed it to Master Fuli:
"They are in a dormant state and will gradually revive when exposed to air for five hours, fully activating within twenty-four hours."
The suitcase contained three test tubes, one with the Zhujuyin's main body, and the other two with activation agents.
Without Spiritual Particles and nutrition agents, Zhujuyin needed high humidity and ample Spiritual Particles to activate independently in the Blue Star environment.
Normally, it's not dangerous.
"Well, thanks then. During Chinese New Year, I'll bring two boxes of milk to visit you with Ah Qing."
Ansheng took the test tube, uncorked it, and pushed the test tube in front of the Treasure-Seeking Mushroom.
"Tap—"
The Treasure-Seeking Mushroom gently swayed, and its body gradually grew mesh-like mycelium that enveloped the test tube.
The mushroom consumed all the black powder in the test tube, processed through dehydration and drying, into its body.
Under everyone's gaze, a black mushroom slowly grew on the cap of the Treasure-Seeking Mushroom.
"This is..."
Ah Qing saw the mushroom exude a blackness akin to ink and, with peculiar spots covering the cap, showed a hint of astonishment.
This mushroom... wasn't it the former hidden snack kept at home?
The Treasure-Seeking Mushroom devoured a similar kind and refined it into a Spiritual Particle mushroom.
".... No wonder you said it was collectible." Witnessing the bizarre scene, Ansheng's mouth twitched lightly.
The origin of the Treasure-Seeking Mushroom was still unknown, but based on Ansheng's understanding of the Second Epoch.
The Treasure-Seeking Mushroom..... was likely another heirloom left by a second civilization to eliminate "polluting fungi risks" as an extraordinary creation.
Similar to [End World Monster], it was one of the special fungi extermination products.
Except, compared to [End World Monster], which was a punitive doom.
The Treasure-Seeking Mushroom, in a sense, functioned like a quest-giving NPC in a game.
You proactively went to obliterate those blood-and-flesh-affected pollution fungi to earn rich rewards.
Don't worry about the process or the story background; just come in and kill, and I can reward you with a bloodline awakening.
"I guess it's also considered discovering treasure..." Ansheng muttered inwardly.
"Xiaolan, you eat this mushroom!"
Seeing the black mushroom, Ah Qing made a peculiar expression, looking at Momo and exchanging eye contact, seemingly making some confirmation, and then unanimously looked at the little fox.
"Me?"
Ansheng said puzzledly, "Giving me the mushroom won't do much!"
The black mushroom contained a massive amount of Spiritual Particles, capable of awakening the underlying genes in humans.
In terms of year's leave, this mushroom was very suitable for a baby's constitution and could promote Dragon People Primordial transformation.
But..... Ansheng didn't need it, as he was already at the [Primordial Level], it's merely the Wisdom Attribute wasn't full, and his control was lacking.
"Yes!"
Ah Qing said earnestly:
"The neighbor's Shasha has it, you should have it too, our little fox cannot lag behind other Spirit Beasts!"
"Exactly!" Momo wholeheartedly agreed.
First, there was the Medicine Spring Mountain Lord and Sister Ju, then came a heavyweight Shasha.
Each of them could fight and even live carefree in the city.
The little fox wouldn't say, but Ah Qing and the others noticed Huhu often rolled its eyes at them.
"Ah~ Xiaolan, open your mouth; it's Aunt Mo personally feeding you."
Roommates spoke in unison, holding down the little fox that kept making mystical sounds, claiming to help Huhu transform and become a handsome and enticing fox-eared youth.
"......." Professor Wu watched, making a peculiar expression, with a sentiment unclear if he should share.
Master Fuli...
Wasn't he already capable of Primordial transformation long ago? He was the first case observed by the Security Bureau.
Lately, if any Spirit Beasts hadn't undergone Primordial transformation, the Security Bureau invited Master Fuli to weigh their capabilities.
Your approach somewhat resembles the Reversed Celestial Spirits.