noffsinger Chapter 3 The Mark of Nightmare!
Chapter 3 The Mark of Nightmare!
Chapter 3 The Mark of Nightmare!
Lu Yu exited the chaotic space, and the lush peach forest, like pink clouds, came into view once again.
A gentle breeze rustles the peach blossoms, causing them to flutter and dance, resonating with the symphony of spring.
"The Eye of Truth!"
Lu Yu silently recited in his heart, and in the center of his star-like pupils, the silver vines on the silver key spread and intertwined, transforming into a nebula-shaped eye pattern, overlapping together, like the double pupils in mythology.
His already handsome face now held an added air of mystery and eeriness.
After activating the Eye of Truth, his vision improved dramatically, and the world he saw changed accordingly!
[A 15-year-old peach tree, transplanted, is growing well...]
[A 25-year-old peach tree, transplanted, has insects in its trunk. It is recommended to use insecticide...]
Ladybugs feed on nectar and decaying plant matter...
[A strange peach blossom drum frog, an evolved form of the peach blossom spotted frog, has been listless since becoming pregnant...]
[Peach Pig, two years old, pregnant, 1.5 meters tall, 2.7 meters long, weight... Feeding her during pregnancy will increase affection, feeding the cubs a drink made from peach blossom nectar will prevent them from getting sick in their early years...]
Everything appeared to him with data descriptions: its age, growth status, and even more methods for breeding peach pigs...
He volunteered to raise pigs, not to escape reality, but to contract a mobile food source that could be snatched away and eaten at any time.
The real purpose is to accumulate initial capital for oneself.
After experiencing the "distorted sun" incident, Lu Yu was unsure whether the city he was in was real, so he remained wary of everyone.
Therefore, after recovering from his injury, the talent reported to the school was not "Eye of Truth," but "Beast Affinity."
This was a way of keeping a trump card for himself, and he was also afraid that someone would be watching him.
However, hiding one's talents does not mean giving up.
Especially since his parents bought a lot of items while on a mission, the family didn't have much money left, only 130,000 Alliance Coins.
It wasn't a small amount, but it wasn't enough to support him going too far on the path of a beast tamer.
If you want to become stronger, you need to find a way to make money.
Therefore, after screening many projects, Lu Yu set his sights on Peach Pig.
A lower-order ecological species with blue skin and pink mane on its back, possessing stable spirituality and not prone to mutation.
Peach Pigs are not strong, and their feed is not expensive, but because they taste delicious and can replenish a lot of blood and strengthen muscles and bones, they have always been the favorite food of powerful carnivorous pets.
Furthermore, some special conditions for the evolution of beasts require the consumption of large quantities of peach-pigs.
The peach pig is a unique species in the ecological secret realm of Taohua Township, located near Dayuan City, and occupies the bottom of the ecological niche.
It's not difficult for a beast tamer to capture a few, but if they raid in large numbers, it's easy to attract some superhuman beings that are protective of their food to chase after them. Therefore, they are quite expensive on the market, no less than two-star materials.
Where there is a market, there are naturally smart people who will choose to raise them in captivity, starting by transplanting peach saplings from Taohua Township, and spending a lot of time capturing dozens of pairs of peach pigs in batches to prepare for large-scale breeding.
However, many people did not expect that although the peach pig is a pig, it is two and a half stars difficult to raise.
Peach pigs feed on peach tree roots and peach blossom nectar. They are highly intelligent and resist being kept in captivity. If they find themselves imprisoned, they will become depressed, which will affect their fertility and weight gain. They may even choose to commit suicide, resulting in a complete loss of investment.
However, hiring a high-level breeding master is not worthwhile, as it not only yields no profit but may even result in losses.
However, by this time, a large sum of money had already been invested in building the peach orchard and purchasing breeding pigs and piglets. Giving up halfway was not an option, and the project had become a hot potato, causing a lot of trouble.
Lu Yu seized the opportunity to impersonate the [Beast Affinity] talent and apply for the project, naturally securing it with ease.
However, because he didn't have a contract with his first beast, his [Eye of Truth] required spiritual power to activate, so he could only activate it intermittently. But he still gained a lot of information by watching porn.
Although peach pigs are highly intelligent, they will accept feeding during the first month of pregnancy. If they are properly cared for during this period, they are more likely to develop a bond with humans, and the newborn peach pigs will be more affectionate, thus gaining weight and reproducing.
Using this as a guide, Lu Yu collected breeding data on Peach Pigs and, with the help of the [Eye of Truth] ability, compiled the "Peach Pig Postpartum Care Manual".
An ecological system was established, in which duckweed cleans up excrement and spotted frogs clean up pests.
In particular, the gathering of a large number of Peach Blossom Spotted Frogs can easily give rise to the Music-type Servant-level Pet Beast [Peach Blossom Drum Frog], or even the rare Undead-type Leader Pet Beast [Ghost Face Curse Frog].
The latter is extremely rare, but the former can be sold as a byproduct, effectively opening up another avenue for profit. Under the new ecosystem, the number of Peach Piglets has increased significantly.
On Earth, he'd definitely deserve a "pig-raising expert" banner!
After waiting another two months to double the number of peach piglets, Lu Yu can use the results to verify the data and confirm that a group of people can be trained to raise peach pigs on a large scale using the manual.
Peach-shaped pigs, which are expensive but unavailable, can be transformed into mass-produced, assembly-line products.
He couldn't possibly hold onto all the profits on his own, and with the Eye of Truth, there was no need to rush; making money was incredibly easy for him.
His goal was to use this achievement to negotiate with the school in exchange for a pet cub with the potential to lead (gold), or at the very least, a top-tier elite as his first tamed beast.
"But... it's too late!" Lu Yu sighed.
Recently, Taiyang's nightmares have become more and more frequent, and have even begun to affect his mental state, which is clearly abnormal.
"Since the Eye of Truth works on everything, perhaps it can see my current problem!"
Thinking of this, he used his phone's camera selfie mode, using the front camera as a mirror, and glanced at himself. Sure enough, the upgraded Eye of Truth saw a new negative buff attribute.
【Nightmare Mark: As a mortal, you unexpectedly glimpsed the essence of the sun and many ancient "beasts," and surprisingly, your soul did not collapse because you were as weak as an ant and were not discovered by them.
However, the images you see are forbidden knowledge that mortals cannot touch or know. These memories have taken root in the depths of your soul, exuding the sweet fragrance of ancient knowledge. And you are powerless to protect yourself, which has turned you into a special cursed flower.
Mortals must not peek into taboos.
The fragrance of the flowers attracted the attention of a nightmare beast. At a great cost, it planted a seed of nightmares in you from afar as a mark. From then on, nightmares will become more frequent until your soul collapses, at which point it will feast.
Your dreams are like a deep sea, slowly drowning you.
After reading it, Lu Yu's expression was one of extreme shock.
The shadows that emerged from the distorted sunlight were actually ancient "beasts"!
Could these ancient beings also be beast tamers?
Just what level of life form is this "beast"? A single glance from it has corrupted my memories and turned them into a curse!
Why are these guys covered in crimson chains, and what are they eating?
Is the scene you are seeing at this point in time?
A host of questions swirled in Lu Yu's mind, giving him a splitting headache, but there was no one who could answer them for him.
Moreover, compared to these unknowable and mysterious beings, who are enigmatic and aloof, they have failed to notice even a tiny ant like myself.
However, the slightest spiritual pollution they spread became a curse that robbed this mortal of his life.
An invisible and intangible nightmare beast has already set its sights on him.
As the nightmare deepens, it will eventually appear and devour your soul!
His life is already counting down!
After multiple checks, no trace of the nightmare was found, indicating that it was likely a curse of peeping into taboos that was affecting him. No one could help him; he would only feel that he was going crazy!
As for powerful beast tamers, they don't even have the qualifications to know them, so how can they ask them for help?
Especially considering that even as an ant, I've attracted the Nightmare Beast. If a powerful Beast Tamer were to intervene and witness this memory, would it trigger an even more terrifying curse and draw the attention of the "beast"?
Even if it isn't there, a thorough investigation would likely expose the Key to Truth. Faced with a stairway to godhood, how many people could remain calm?
He dared not gamble on other people's kindness; he only wanted to take control of his own destiny.
Therefore, Lu Yu must first become a Beast Tamer to unlock more of the Key of Truth's abilities and see if he can find a way to break the deadlock.
Lu Yu unlocked his phone and opened the "Nail" app.
Ignoring a bunch of spam messages from people asking me to send "received" or "check in" like I was ordering a servant, I found a pinned contact.
The note reads "Student Council President"!
[Moya: Guild Master, I need your help!]
His ID is "Twilight Raven," which means "a crow in the twilight," quietly waiting for the night to fall.
I thought I'd have to wait a while, but the message came back instantly.
Student Council President: Okay!
[Twilight Raven: I hope to use the Golden Medal in the name of the school to exchange for a pet beast from the official website.]
New author, new book, seeking support! I'm also asking for data and to keep reading!
(End of this chapter)