Reincarnation Paradise Park

Chapter 989: Chapter 77: A Sad Story

Su Xiao sat on a bed Bubu Wang had recently purchased, looking thoughtful. He had a lot to do.

First, he needed a large sum of Paradise coin to enhance his Alchemy Biology Production and to create high-level alchemy creatures, which would be a considerable expense.

Secondly, there’s the Dragon Resurrection Essence. He planned to use it to enhance his Blue Steel Shadow Ability. The high-level biological energy within the essence had been tempting him for a long time, and it’s perfectly suited to enhance this ability. If he devoured all the energy inside, his Blue Steel Shadow Ability would reach a staggering level.

Not only that, he suspected Bubu Wang could also absorb such high-level biological energy. Bubu Wang usually enhanced its power by devouring the flesh of high-level creatures, so there’s hope it could also devour the energy within the essence.

This matter wasn’t urgent, though. Su Xiao needed to handle other issues first, and then calm down to devour the essence. Using the Core of Devour carried some risk, including transforming from the Shadow of Annihilation Law into a Demon Blade.

The Shadow of Annihilation Law was already a target in the Void. If he became a Demon Blade...

Su Xiao never considered becoming a Demon Blade. While it’s true the Demon Blade is powerful, in the early stages, it lacks clarity of mind, only driven to kill all living beings in sight without any subjective will, which equates to death. Even if the consciousness returned later, it wouldn’t be Su Xiao’s, but rather some intention born from slaughter—a fragmentary consciousness.

Becoming a Demon Blade equals death, so Su Xiao must avoid any mistakes when devouring energy, as it would mean ’death.’

Su Xiao stood up and walked out of the exclusive room. Bubu Wang hesitated for a moment before following but parted ways with Su Xiao once they left the room.

Bubu Wang had its own thoughts and preferences, being a Dog Star People, not a Familiar. Outside the Derivative World, Bubu Wang often wandered around Reincarnation Paradise and knew even more people there than Su Xiao did.

Su Xiao headed directly to the transaction market. One of his hobbies was becoming stronger. As for the purpose of becoming stronger, is one even necessary? Not at all. Gradually becoming powerful is a purpose in itself; only by being strong enough can one live as they please.

The transaction market was crowded with people, and some Worker Merchants were noisy, while others tricked passing newcomers.

Su Xiao arrived at a frequently used stall, surprised to encounter a ’familiar face.’

This familiar face wore a half-mask and had a furtive demeanor.

”Did you offend someone?”

Su Xiao squatted in front of the stall, and his sudden words made the familiar face flinch.

”Oh~ It’s Bai Ye. I thought Stan’s men had found me.”

The familiar face, looking disheartened, was someone Su Xiao had collaborated with twice before—once in a survival trial and once in the Holy Grail World. That’s right, it’s Umbrella Brother.

Umbrella Brother had encountered something that made him thin. A fitting gift would be the song ’Brother, you’ve lost weight.’

”Because of that matter in the Holy Grail World?”

Umbrella Brother had battled Stan’s henchmen with Su Xiao in the Holy Grail World, so being hunted by Stan now was expected.

”It’s much more serious than that.”

Umbrella Brother sighed, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

”What now? Did you actually sleep with Stan’s wife?”

Su Xiao tossed Umbrella Brother a cigarette, but Umbrella Brother didn’t catch it, and it fell to the ground.

”How’d you know??”

Umbrella Brother’s eyes were full of disbelief, and Su Xiao’s hand, which was offering the cigarette to his mouth, paused awkwardly.

After a while, Su Xiao muttered: ’Impressive,’ and Umbrella Brother could only smile bitterly.

”You might not believe it, but in the real world, I slept with Stan’s wife. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but... that woman seems to have latched onto me, and wants to divorce Stan.”

Upon saying this, Umbrella Brother was already questioning his life.

Su Xiao took two cans of beer from his storage space, gesturing for Umbrella Brother to continue. Umbrella Brother popped open the cans and took a few gulps.

”Life, ah...”

Umbrella Brother began to describe the process of meeting Stan’s wife, detailing the charming beauty of a married woman, which in total was a ’tragic’ tale.

”For some unknown reason, compared to Stan’s pursuit, Huang Yan’s chase is much more relentless.”

Umbrella Brother’s statement was packed with information; Stan’s wife is Huang Yan’s sister-in-law. With the sister-in-law cheating on Stan, why was Huang Yan so furious? It’s a question worth pondering.

”I can only look out for myself now. Thanks for the beer, I’m off.”

Umbrella Brother packed his things and left, not intending to continue selling items. Su Xiao sat behind the now-vacant stall, quickly brushing off the ’emotional’ entanglement of Umbrella Brother, Stan, Stan’s wife, and Huang Yan. Umbrella Brother was truly unlucky—just a middle-aged single guy occasionally looking for flings ended up sleeping with Stan’s wife.

Thinking of this, Su Xiao suddenly wanted to laugh, but since Umbrella Brother wasn’t far off, it seemed inappropriate to laugh now.

Su Xiao planned to sell only a few items, including the ’Will of Fire’ necklace he was replacing, which, as a Light Gold necklace, could fetch a high price.

Su Xiao marked the ’Will of Fire’ at 430,000 Paradise coin. Previously, the sales of Lady White and Mr. Black were Light Gold equipment, both selling for a total of 320,000 Paradise coin.

Compared to the White and Black weaponry, the appeal of the ’Will of Fire’ was much broader; anyone can wear a necklace regardless of profession, and what’s more, ’Will of Fire’ can reduce spiritual control and enhance pain endurance.

Less than five minutes later, dozens of Contractors gathered around the stall, their rapid-fire questions about pricing overwhelming Su Xiao. He then marked ’Will of Fire’ at 1 Paradise coin to sell it auction-style.

The surrounding Contractors cursed inwardly before beginning to bid on the ’Will of Fire.’ Necklaces were rare, let alone those of Light Gold quality.

About half an hour later, ’Will of Fire’ was successfully sold for 470,000 Paradise coin. The winning bidder regretted it greatly, having not bought it when Su Xiao priced it at 430,000 but now needing to pay an extra 40,000.

Pocketing 474,500 Paradise coin, Su Xiao first transferred 20,000 Paradise coin to Bubu Wang—it had spent quite a bit acquiring ’Pure Black Carbon Stone,’ dealing a heavy blow to its small treasury.

With sufficient Paradise coin, Su Xiao sprinted to his exclusive room.

Back in the exclusive room, Su Xiao entered the library converted into an alchemy lab, sat in front of the lab bench, and opened his skill list.

Alchemy

First layer, Alchemy Bomb Production: Level 20 (Full Level).

Second layer, Alchemy Potion Production: Level 20 (Full Level)

Third layer, Alchemy Biology Production: Level 1 (Proficiency 1876/10).

[Enhance Alchemy Biology Production Level 1. Each enhancement requires 5000 Paradise coin, proceed: Yes/No]

...

The cost to enhance Alchemy Biology Production made Su Xiao furrow his brow. Enhancing Bomb studies and Pharmacology cost only 500 Paradise coin per level.

Luckily, with enough Paradise coin, Su Xiao began enhancing Alchemy Biology Production.

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 2.]

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 3.]

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 4.]

...

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 10.]

A wealth of Alchemy Biology Production knowledge connected in Su Xiao’s mind, the result of accumulated knowledge in the Void.

[Note: Enhancing Alchemy Biology Production Level 10. Each enhancement requires 10,000 Paradise coin, proceed: Yes/No]

Doubling the cost, Su Xiao couldn’t help but think, is Paradise trying to profit from his situation? Unbeknownst to him, it would soon be even pricier.

Even if each level cost 10,000 Paradise coin, Su Xiao could only continue enhancing.

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 11.]

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 12.]

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 13.]

...

[Alchemy Biology Production enhanced to Level 20.]

[Note: Alchemy Biology Production has reached full level.]

[Unlocked biological creation blueprint: Death Claw (Agility Type).]

[Unlocked biological creation blueprint: Supervisor (Reconnaissance Type).]

[Unlocked biological creation blueprint: Bazel (Power Type).]

PS: (Yesterday, no update, how to apologize? Five updates!)