Chapter 57: Sleeping Magic Spider

“Are there any transcendent materials that enhance physique and are elemental in nature? Preferably of the elite tier.”

Lu Yu did not ask about materials or learning machines related to psychic abilities because he did not want to embarrass himself. As for space fragments…

He had just glanced at them; a piece the size of a fist was going for a million.

Not even a dog would buy them.

In the future, I will just gnaw on them in the void myself!

Don’t bully the middle-aged poor!

“Hello sir, we certainly have what you’re describing!”

The salesgirl maintained a professional smile on her face, which brightened even more when she saw Lu Yu’s age and good looks.

He had mentioned materials of the elite tier right from the start. As long as she provided good service, her sales performance for the day was secured!

She enthusiastically introduced them: “For physique enhancement, we have the vocal cords of the Thunder Sound Tiger from the City of Blood Thunder. This particular race has elite pinnacle racial potential and possesses special intermediate racial skills 【Thunder Sound】, a sound wave-based skill. However, it cannot directly cause damage, but instead, it amplifies the bones and flesh by vibrating them and emitting the thunder sound, which can make its physique comparable to a commander-tier pet beast’s.

As a result, their physical strength is incredibly strong. Ordinary bladed weapons can’t even scratch their fur, and a single slap can break a tree embraced by three people. Made into a magic potion, when consumed, it can simulate the thunder sound within the body, enhancing the physique of a servant-tier pet beast to the elite tier.”

For customers with such special material requirements, the sales associates were well accustomed.

After all, these materials are essentially the extracted essence of transcendent beings that contain the characteristics of the creatures and can be extracted by alchemists to create special magic potions.

For example, the vocal cords of the Thunder Sound Tiger can be made into a special “Thunder Sound Body Refining Magic Potion”. Consuming it allows for a temporary simulation of the Thunder Sound Tiger’s essence, producing thunder sound within the body to enhance one’s physique, acting as a consumable item.

It would have to be used several times to achieve even less than half the effect of the real thunder sound skill.

However, Lu Yu possessed the power of the Secret Food, which could extract the essence of the materials, achieving miracles of permanent solidification, and as his proficiency increased, even more wondrous effects could be revealed.

Lu Yu felt somewhat tempted and asked curiously, “And what is the price?”

“Sir, you truly have a discerning eye. This is a feature from a unique race in other realms, quite scarce. Now you can take it home for just 700,000!” the salesgirl answered with a smile.

Lu Yu smiled faintly, as if he had suddenly forgotten the subject, and calmly changed the topic: “Are there others?”

“Of course!”

The salesgirl’s smile did not waver. In the world of adults, there’s no room for awkwardness. If one thing doesn’t work out, just recommend another; making the deal is the real goal. She continued, “This is a specialty from Meteorological Valley. The Meteorological Valley is a unique ecological secret realm composed of a combination of several special weather patterns, such as storms, thunderstorms, and heavy rains. In the thunderstorm area, there’s an insect race pet beast called the Thunder Pattern Rhinoceros Beetle, with potential at the high elite level.

It possesses the intermediate skill 【Thunder Pattern】, which can devour lightning and use the power of thunder to strengthen its own body. Over time, special patterns of lightning will form on its shell, allowing one to judge its strength by the amount of these patterns on its body. Therefore, the shell is also a transcendent material of the thunder element.

While strengthening power, there’s also a chance of obtaining the power of the thunder element. It is very suitable for enhancing the physique of pet beasts and even helping pet beasts comprehend different elements.”

Even though pet beasts have inherent fixed attributes, they can also gain other elemental powers through postnatal efforts, spawning different evolutionary paths.

Even the most learned researchers would not claim to understand all the evolutionary paths of a pet beast.

Who knows, maybe one day, a caterpillar that is commonly found on the streets would cocoon itself and transform into a dragon that soars into the sky.

That is the greatest charm of the beast taming world: the infinite possibilities!

Lu Yu was also interested. After all, lightning and thunder, being among the first natural forces worshipped by ancient humans, represented the authority of nature, held a very high status symbolizing utter rigidity, masculinity, and the power to vanquish evil spirits.

Aside from Chinese myths full of mighty figures that considered this as one of the many divisions of the heavenly court, in other myths, a deity with the power of lightning was always one of the chief gods.

It had high potential and was powerful!

And most importantly, it was cool!

More importantly, it was convenient to use. Since the development of modern technology, one could absorb it directly from the sockets at home to improve proficiency in the skill.

After maxing out the skill, go on to absorb the natural thunder and lightning to maximize efficiency, which can definitely lead to the birth of the thunder element attribute.

When the time comes to perfect the mastery of spider silk to a perfect level, try to integrate the element and weave an electric net!

Once successful, when trapped, the foes will be in for a barrage of lightning – if they don’t die, they’ll at least be paralyzed!

Even entering the water…

It’s not illegal to electrocute fish in this world!

“How much is it?”

“The salesgirl explained, “This is a bit cheaper, only 300,000 will suffice.”

The characteristic of insect-based beings is their abundance, coupled with a lower chance of awakening elemental properties, which is why they are much cheaper.

This time, Lu Yu did not change the topic but began to seriously consider it, and the salesgirl’s smile became even brighter. Serious consideration meant real need!

Lu Yu noted it down and continued to listen to information about other materials.

There was the Stone Armor Beetle, which slowly increases the hardness of its body surface by burying itself in the soil!

There was the Ice Curse Fish that can breathe frost and freeze the surface of lakes!

There was also the Wood Spirit that can convert its body into wood to enhance its defense, and so on…

Various materials dazzled Lu Yu, making him wish he could pack them all up and take them home to turn Little Spider into a supreme warrior.

Unfortunately…

His wallet was wailing in despair.

In the end, Lu Yu chose three materials.

The vocal cords of the Thunder Sound Tiger, the shell of the Thunder Pattern Rhino Beetle, and the luminous abdomen of the Sleeping Magical Spider.

The first two needed no introduction as they were the most cost-effective among the materials for strengthening the physique. The third one…

Was a kind of magical spider that mastered the art of sleeping curses. Its abdomen could glow like a lamp. Creatures exposed to its light would feel sleepy, and those with weak wills would fall asleep directly and then be dragged away to be eaten by it.

Its sleeping curse matched perfectly with Little Spider’s dreaming and illusion abilities, allowing it to forcibly drag opponents into a dreamscape to suppress them in combat.

As for the Bronze Armored Baboons from before, they were simply too weak spiritually, falling asleep from a single illusion trick, but for stronger enemies, a specialized curse was needed.

Even if it couldn’t induce sleep, that sensation of tiredness would affect their reaction speed, thus providing a chance to reverse the situation in battle, acting as a supplement and enhancement to Little Spider’s abilities.

In addition to some ingredients for making Secret Foods and two doses of spirit-replenishing magic potions.

All together, it came to about 1.2 million.

And at the Dark Moon Trading Company, a consumption of over a million would get a 1% discount off the bill, rounding down to 1.188 million.

With just over 20,000 left, he did not continue to buy spirit recovery magic potions because they were for buying snacks for the little hamster.

If the money was not enough, he would borrow some from the Alliance President!

Although Lu Yu could be dismissive at times, he always did his utmost to fulfill his promises.

Watching his wallet deflate in an instant, Lu Yu did not feel too heartbroken, after all, the money was spent on Little Spider. Improving its strength would also enhance the efficiency of earning money, creating a positive cycle, a necessary investment.

Regrettably, even at a large trading company like the Dark Moon Trading Company, there were no precious materials that tempted him enough to “sell iron pots”.

He couldn’t help but lament: “It would be nice if there were skills that could increase strength just by eating.”

Getting stronger by eating – a dream for every lazy dog!

Although it was just a casual remark, the salesgirl perked up and said, “Yes, we do have that!”