Atlas of Heaven and Man

Getting off the sightseeing vehicle, Chen Chuan had only taken two steps when he heard a splash. He saw a figure leaping out from the lake not far away.

This person arced through the air before plunging back into the water. Immediately following, a dark cyan back ridge rippled across the surface, suggesting a large creature was in pursuit.

Lin Yingzi approached and said, "This is an internal service project test. There are surface barriers and underwater protection nets, so it's confined to this area."

Chen Chuan couldn't help but think that when he browsed the Serpent Cult platform, there was a project that required fighting a water snake. Could this be it?

At that moment, his gaze swept across the water and he saw densely packed sightseeing vehicles parked on the opposite shore. People were getting out and entering an oval-shaped building.

Chen Chuan asked, "What kind of service is that?"

Lin Yingzi said, "That's our Serpent Cult's ancient method of health cultivation, along with corresponding biological implant adaptations. It's very popular with the upper echelons of Central City.

However, Mr. Chen is a fighter, so this kind of service won't be of much use to you. If you want to purchase combat implants, you can talk to Mr. Zou. The Cult will create a customized one for you."

As she spoke, she sent introductory materials about implant services to Chen Chuan's interface and explained:

"Implants can compensate for certain shortcomings and deficiencies in fighters, enhancing their combat power. Even if damaged, they can be repaired and replaced in a timely manner. Our Serpent Cult's implants pay great attention to customer experience and compatibility. With customer cooperation, compatibility can usually reach over fifty percent..."

Chen Chuan didn't need these things, but understanding them wouldn't hurt. He might encounter opponents using Serpent Cult implants in the future.

The two walked along the wooden plank road for about a hundred steps and arrived in front of the glass shed.

From his previous vantage point, many trees obscured the view, and Chen Chuan thought there was only this one building. But up close, he realized the structure was quite long. What he saw was just the front end, with a long section extending into the botanical garden behind. The overall shape resembled a long snake lying there.

After they entered through the main door, they saw the path ahead split into two forks, like the forked tongue of a snake. Lin Yingzi went to the right side, gestured invitingly, and said, "Mr. Chen, please come this way."

Chen Chuan glanced at the other path. Lin Yingzi explained, "That side offers similar services, but it's geared towards fighters with higher limits."

"Third Limit, huh..."

Chen Chuan glanced again, then turned his gaze away and walked towards the right passage. Here, the walls on both sides were curved glass panels. Outside were pleasing plants, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves. The narrow space inside didn't feel closed off but gave a sense of security.

After walking for half a minute, the two arrived at a cabin supported by arched ribs. Zou Handan was already waiting there. He smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, welcome."

After shaking hands with Chen Chuan, he led him to a thick glass partition. "Mr. Chen, please take a look. This is the snake slough we've selected for you this time."

Chen Chuan looked through the glass wall. It was a long snake with golden-yellow scales, coiling around a man-made tree trunk. This thing was quite large. At a glance, it was about eight or nine meters long. Although its appearance was no different from a snake, its inner workings should be completely different.

"Based on the data you provided, Mr. Chen, we've selected the best snake slough from this batch. The service duration can reach seventy-two hours."

Zou Handan said with a smile, "The longer you stay inside, the better the service effect. But we have to consider the customer's safety, so customers can withdraw early at any time."

Chen Chuan received a document transmitted to his interface. It listed the snake slough's weight, length, grade, and other information that could be disclosed.

Below, it specifically stated that the service recipient needed to enter the snake slough to achieve the service effect. Near the snake's throat were two palpable pieces of cartilage. Touching them would make it difficult to breathe, forcing it to open its mouth, allowing the person to exit.

If you feel unsure, the person in charge will activate the field monitoring. If a large fluctuation is detected, they will cut open the snake slough and rescue the person.

The following also listed various scenarios and how to respond to them. Overall, it was very detailed and comprehensive.

Zou Handan said, "The snake slough's body stores a large amount of modulated nutrients. While enveloping and squeezing the service recipient, it continuously delivers nutrients to help them recover and maintain their physical strength. If the service recipient introduces drugs that aid in combat training, the effect will be even better.

However, these drugs are not included in the service package. If Mr. Chen needs them, our Cult can provide them, but they will be charged separately."

Chen Chuan said, "Can only your Cult's drugs be used?"

"Of course not, but our secret medicines are more compatible. Using drugs from the market requires a larger dosage to achieve the original effect."

Chen Chuan nodded. "So, you're saying I just need to increase the dosage?"

Zou Handan said, "That's right."

Chen Chuan immediately used his interface to contact Fan Qingshan of the Qingnang Jade Workshop. It wasn't long before he connected, and the latter said, "Trainee Chen, you contacted me. Do you have any suggestions or requests?"

Chen Chuan said, "I need Manager Fan to fulfill his previous promise."

In less than a quarter of an hour, an armed transport vehicle with the Qingnang Jade Workshop's emblem drove into Raging Wave Valley.

Zou Handan was truly astonished. Among the pharmaceutical companies in Great Shun, the only one comparable to Tiancong Baicao in terms of size was Qingnang Jade Workshop. In this era where everyone couldn't live without medicine, they deeply understood how much power these pharmaceutical companies had.

And Chen Chuan had just made a call and Qingnang Jade Workshop sent the medicine over.

He took a deep look at Chen Chuan, and his attitude became even more polite. He gave instructions to have the batch of medicine injected into the snake slough through a soft tube.

The snake slough could perfectly carry these drugs and, during the service, penetrate the service recipient's body through fusion and squeezing. Although there would inevitably be signs of drug potency loss, it would become gentler and easier for the service recipient to absorb when fused with the snake's own nutrients.

And the amount Qingnang Jade Workshop sent was enough for three people, allowing them to add it without hesitation.

After waiting for half an hour, Zou Handan walked over and said to Chen Chuan, who was sitting in a chair in the lounge, "Mr. Chen, our preparations are complete. The service can start at any time. When would you like to proceed?"

Chen Chuan stood up, "Now is fine."

Zou Handan gestured, and Lin Yingzi immediately came over to lead the way, taking him to the outside of a cabin.

Lin Yingzi stood at the door and said to him, "Mr. Chen, there is a shower room and a changing room inside. You can also leave your personal belongings here. No one else will enter. There will be service personnel waiting at the door. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."

Chen Chuan opened the door and walked in, taking a look. This was an enclosed space without windows. There was another door in front, which led to where the snake slough was located.

Because the interface needed to be removed during the service, he first communicated with Gao Ming, indicating that he might not be able to contact the outside world for the next few days. He also explained to Wu Bei and Lu Fang that if there were any actions, it would be best to wait until his service was over before proceeding.

Then, he turned off the interface, put it in an isolation box, and went to the changing room to change into a garment prepared for him, similar to a wetsuit.

This was a very breathable biomembrane suit. It was not completely tight-fitting but felt like a thick layer of skin was protecting him, providing a buffer during the snake slough's squeezing process, while also helping to absorb and transmit the incoming drugs.

After everything was prepared, he walked towards the opposite side. The moment he pushed the door open, the Second Self instantly merged with him.

Because his current physical fitness was far stronger than fighters at this level, even able to compete with Third Limit fighters, the snake slough only provided for Second Limit fighters had a relatively limited effect on him. Therefore, he chose a low state of expression at this moment, which could also achieve the effect.

As the door opened, there was a cylindrical passage more than thirty meters long, reminiscent of a snake's path. He walked all the way out of here, and finally arrived at the cabin he had seen outside before.

Looking up, on the thick artificial tree trunk, the giant snake was coiled on it, its apricot-yellow snake pupils staring at him.

According to the instructions on the interface, Chen Chuan slowly opened his hands. The giant snake seemed to be stimulated, and suddenly darted down, tearing open its snake kiss, and swallowed him in one bite.

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