Shan Hai Jing: Evolution from Mantis

The old man was drunk, but he was still drunk.

(The order of the plot was adjusted in the previous chapter, minor revision)

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On the busy street, looking at the insects coming and going, Su Chen walked to the outside of a tavern opened by a spirit.

"Hmm... should it be a tavern?"

Su Chen looked up at the cup mark at the door of the store and muttered in his heart.

He was not sure whether insects would like to drink like humans, but he came here to take a look after seeing a similar building here on the map.

After all, there are many people in such a place, and it would be more convenient to get information.

At least he promised others something, even if it was not for the opportunity, Su Chen would do his best to do it.

It would be easier to get information about Songzi here.

Taking a deep breath, Su Chen walked into the tavern, the heat wave hit him, and there was constant noise in his ears.

Su Chen glanced around and saw that the tavern was filled with wooden tables and chairs, full of spirits, insects and even small animals. Some spirits shuttled among the crowd, carrying trays and delivering cups of fine wine and food.

Of course, Su Chen was not very interested in the black stuff.

Looking around, Su Chen found the bar and walked over immediately.

Behind the bar was a female spirit who was dressed up in fancy clothes and looked quite charming. The female spirit was biting a piece of honey in her mouth and holding a cup in her hand to mix drinks with various materials.

After seeing Su Chen coming, she flashed a hint of surprise in her eyes and said. "Mr. Mantis, you are so handsome, but you are a little unfamiliar. Is this your first time in the spirit tribe?"

Su Chen said in surprise. "Why do you think I am unfamiliar? Have you seen every insect here?"

The bartender laughed. "Every insect has asked me this question, and my answer is as you think. Yes, I have seen all the insects that come to the tribe. I may not be familiar with them, but at least I remember their appearance."

"Really?"

Su Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"I don't need to lie to you."

The bartender moved the cup in his hand and shook it quickly. "It's just that there are only a few insects that often come to the tribe. Although the tribe is very lively, there are not many whistles sent out by the tribe so far. Many insects nowadays come here after receiving the whistle from their parents, and their parents have long died."

"So I basically know all the insects and animals that come to the tribe."

I thought Lin was not there, and I had to wait for Lin to come back if I wanted to know where Songzi was.

I didn't expect to meet a bartender who has a photographic memory.

Su Chen asked impatiently. "Then do you know a squirrel named Songzi?"

The bartender thought about it and said in surprise. "Songzi? The child of Songzi?"

Su Chen nodded. "Yes."

The bartender asked. "You're looking for it?"

Su Chen replied. "Yes, I saw its mother when I came here, and asked me to come here to find it. Do you know where it is?"

The bartender did not answer, but smiled lightly, pushed the prepared drink in front of Su Chen, and asked. "Just prepared, want a glass?"

"Uh..."

Su Chen looked at the green liquid in the cup, but he didn't have any resistance, just hesitated and asked. "Do you want money?"

It was the first time that the bartender saw such an interesting mantis, and he couldn't help laughing and asked back. "Hehe, what do you think?"

"Okay, I think it's necessary."

Su Chen sighed, took out a sandworm bead from his backpack and handed it over. "I don't have anything valuable on me, only this, I wonder if it's enough?"

After that, Su Chen picked up the cup and drank the liquid in it in one gulp.

Originally thought it was just an ordinary honey brew, but unexpectedly, after taking it in his mouth, it gave Su Chen a feeling of drinking, but it was not the taste of a cocktail, but the taste of beer.

The most important thing is that after drinking, a display box popped up in front of Su Chen.

[You have taken the secret medicinal wine of the spirit man, and all attributes are temporarily +1, which lasts for one hour. ]

"Hiss, this wine actually has this effect?"

Su Chen looked surprised.

The bartender pointed at the guests around and said with a faint smile. "Why do you think there are so many guests?"

After that, she picked up the sandworm bead and took a look at it, and nodded slightly. "The sandworm bead is of good quality, and the price of this glass of wine is enough. As for the news about the pine nut you want to know...you are late. It followed some warriors in the tribe to carry out the mission yesterday. It will take a few days.

can come back."

"Is that so?"

Su Chen nodded thoughtfully. It was another mission. Could it be with Lin?

Forget it.

Since he is not here, we can only wait for him to come back.

Even if it is the opportunity I want, I guess I have to wait until then to get it.

Shaking his head, Su Chen put down the glass and said goodbye. "In that case, I'll come another day."

The bartender smiled slightly. "Then see you another day. By the way, although this is your first time here, you are obviously smarter than most bugs and know to come here to inquire about the news. If you want to know something next time, you can come to me, but remember to bring valuable things. "

"I will. "

Su Chen smiled and waved, then turned and left the tavern.

Looking at the insects outside, Su Chen thought for a while, found an empty corner and logged off directly.

It has been a long time since he started the game, and it is already noon. Su Chen's stomach has been growling.

Back to reality, Su Chen opened his backpack before preparing lunch and found the iron box he got from the guard of the training camp.

Lin's reward, he didn't know what it was, Su Chen showed a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and clicked to open it.

[You have obtained a treasure: insect blood.]

[Insect blood: Insect treasure, a natural treasure that can only be born by chance in places where the insect breath is strong enough. It is naturally formed between heaven and earth and has an excellent improvement effect on insects.]

Su Chen was surprised and said happily. "It's actually a treasure. "

He didn't expect Lin to be so generous.

And this treasure is very suitable for him. It is specially used for insects. Compared with the spirit core liquid, it should be more precious.

After all, just think about it. One is just the liquid in the spirit fruit core, and the other is a natural treasure. It feels like they are not of the same level.

"This treasure came at the right time. It should help me improve my strength a lot. In this way, I will have more confidence in hunting beasts at night."

Su Chen murmured, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise up.

Without any hesitation, Su Chen immediately took this treasure.

The bright green liquid like insect blood flowed into his throat, and a burning feeling suddenly came from his throat.

When the liquid flowed into the body, this feeling filled the entire abdomen.

It was like a ball of fire ignited in the stomach, and then the flames flowed through the blood and meridians and surged throughout the body.

It was painful.

But correspondingly, Su Chen could clearly feel that his strength was increasing!