In dealing with the troublesome Moth-Mole, the three clans were not entirely devoid of strategies. The Ministry of Works, under the stewardship of the Nalan family, successfully developed various long-range, high-velocity, and high-intensity crossbows specifically designed to target large aerial threats!
The Moth-Mole found itself unexpectedly wounded twice, causing its movements to become increasingly cautious. Moreover, after hiding underground for an extended period, it inadvertently became coated with the source goo that Gulu Mi had discreetly dispersed, leading to a gradual decline in its agility.
As spring arrived in the ninth year of divine descent, the Moth-Mole was finally cornered and eradicated by the united forces of the three clans in a certain underground cavern, bringing an end to its brief and nefarious existence!
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Beside the glass dome, Wang Hui gazed down upon the little folk celebrating their victory in the divine city, singing and dancing with unrestrained joy. Gulu Mi, who had long been stifled, also exhaled a sigh of relief, and he couldn't help but smile alongside them.
During the past six months of the Moth-Mole's activity in the miniature world, the resultant source yield had been remarkably abundant. Subtracting the portion consumed by the Moth-Mole's fusion, Wang Hui's current available source energy had reached C-97%!
More importantly, the lethargic attitude that had pervaded the three clans was significantly dispelled. Improvements and advancements had been made in weaponry, patrol systems, and cooperative combat capabilities. This was the paramount significance of Wang Hui's deployment of the fusion beast to cause disruption!
"The three clans have withstood yet another trial; the divine must grant them due rewards…"
Wang Hui retrieved the seeds he had prepared while making lunch and cast them into the miniature world. He then focused his consciousness, attempting to fuse them with local flora to create new products better suited to the miniature environment.
Drawing inspiration from Gulu Mi's crystalline vines, Wang Hui endeavored to infuse the fusion seeds with source energy. After numerous failures, the seeds of tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers finally underwent transformation, evolving into more nutritious indigenous vegetables!
Wang Hui presented the finished seeds to the leaders of the three clans, offering words of encouragement as they expressed their gratitude, transforming into a beam of light and returning to his essence.
It was not that he was unwilling to indulge in the elaborate flattery from Nalan Xia and others; it was simply that the time to purchase the new blind box had arrived!
Eagerly, Wang Hui took out his phone and entered the Xiaohongshu app. "Finally, I can place an order for the second item in the 1688 blind box!"
Ding!
The payment confirmation page appeared, and anticipation sparkled in his eyes. The comment section beneath the blind box refreshed rapidly, indicating that many were scrambling to place orders at this very moment. However, amidst the fervor for high-end electronics and luxury goods, Wang Hui's sole desire rested upon one singular treasure—the miniature world!
A wondrous object that could elevate the essence of life and command a miniature civilization…
It would be an understatement to say that even if it were priced at 1688, multiplying it tenfold or a hundredfold would still fail to encapsulate its true worth!
"Based on previous experiences, delivery should arrive at my home within forty minutes."
Wang Hui set a thirty-minute alarm on his phone, bracing himself for a covert observation of who might deliver the blind box. For the moment, he felt little urgency, as his gaze drifted back to the glass dome.
The spring sowing of the ninth year of divine descent had commenced. Wang Hui's genetically modified tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers were being planted in succession. Unlike the previously popular fusion crop, "jade wheat," the addition of these three vegetables was far from ordinary sustenance.
Their biological structures had been significantly optimized with Wang Hui's source energy. Theoretically, they possessed extraordinary properties akin to crystalline vines, capable of bestowing a "quenching" effect upon those who consumed them!
Of course, since these modified vegetables could be cultivated and propagated on a large scale, unlike the crystalline vines that required Gulu Mi's long-term manual nurturing, the quenching effect would be comparatively milder. However, they posed no restrictions on the physical constitution of the consumers, allowing all—including the elderly, weak, and children—to safely ingest them.
Once their physical forms were strengthened to a certain extent, they could then utilize the juice from crystalline vines for further enhancement. Upon reaching their limits, they could challenge the direct consumption of heavenly crystal stones to break through their capabilities!
Thus, a tiered structure of quenching effects was established.
"If this method of promotion continues, it won't be long before the little folk in the miniature world are generally able to undergo quenching four times or more. Achieving universal extraordinary capabilities is certainly not an impossibility!"
Wang Hui's attention shifted to the martial arena in the Divine Gift City, where numerous phantoms danced energetically upon the platform. Among them, the most striking figure was the exceptionally burly divine servant, the former "first warrior of the three clans." After witnessing Hu Yan Longzhu's growth and the troublesome Moth-Mole, he seemed to have developed a sense of urgency!
With Wang Hui's special permission, the divine servant was allowed to reserve a small quantity of heavenly crystal stones for personal use. He had fused with the formidable physique of exterior ants, enabling him to withstand the energy surge from consuming heavenly crystal stones.
However, unlike Wang Hui, who possessed the legacy of sacred artifacts, the divine servant's efficiency in utilizing source energy was not particularly high. For every heavenly crystal stone consumed, he could absorb at most one-tenth of its source energy, with the majority dissipating outward, drifting up to the clouds to recondense.
Nonetheless, consuming them in abundance still served as a form of progress toward an advanced quenching. With each enhancement felt, the divine servant would summon Gulu Mi to the martial arena for practice. After all, only this King of the Underground could endure his thunderous assaults!
After a hard-earned respite, Gulu Mi once again found herself plunged into a burdensome existence, fraught with strenuous work and frequent combat! Yet, the intensity of the battles quietly honed her fighting skills, gradually revealing more combat styles…
Wang Hui was more than pleased with this development.
"The only concern is that in order to invigorate the miniature world in the future, merely deploying one or two fusion beasts may not suffice…"
Tick, tick, tock!
Unbeknownst to him, half an hour had slipped by when his phone alarm sounded. Wang Hui opened the Xiaohongshu app to check the logistics information, and the order indicated that it was currently being delivered!
"As expected, their efficiency is astonishingly high."
With agility, he climbed over the courtyard wall, stealthily observing the street corners. Ten minutes later, a box truck from Shunfeng Express halted outside the alley.
Six delivery personnel struggled to unload a massive box and maneuver it to Wang Hui's doorstep.
"Hello! Shunfeng Express!"
The courier politely knocked on the door, only to hear a voice call from atop the wall, "Just leave it there, thank you."
The six were momentarily taken aback, glancing towards the source of the voice to spot Wang Hui perched on the courtyard wall.
"Ah… this box is rather heavy; shouldn't we help you carry it inside?"
"No need," Wang Hui replied, flexing his arm to showcase his well-defined biceps. "I'll carry it myself; consider it a workout."
"…Alright, if you encounter any issues, feel free to call us!"
The couriers were somewhat skeptical that one person could match their collective strength, but they were relieved to save their energy, perhaps thinking that there might be help waiting inside.
The six rubbed their arms, turned, and exited the alley, driving away shortly after.
As Wang Hui watched their retreating figures, he pondered, "They are from a normal courier company, not some extraterrestrial oddity… Could it be that this time the blind box is a conventional one?"
Descending from the wall, Wang Hui opened the courtyard gate and immediately spied the logo on the inner side of the box.
Le Gao!