Chapter 19
The Mutant Dog
Chapter 19 The Mutant Dog
"Tsk, the nutrient solution consumption is greater than I expected."
Bai Qi looked at the rapidly decreasing amount of nutrient solution in the refrigerator and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
Although he had tried his best to allocate the time for using the Evolution Egg reasonably, the rate at which the nutrient solution was consumed still far exceeded his expectations, consuming the amount he had planned for half a month in just one week.
"Luckily, I can make it to the end of the month; I'll have to rely on my parents for now."
Bai Qi calculated the consumption and, after careful consideration, decided to give up the plan to go out and do the mission.
It's not that I find it troublesome, it's that I really don't have the time.
Although there weren't many classes at university, he still had to attend them, since cultural knowledge was quite important, not to mention that mecha was a major he was very interested in.
Compared to those poorly paid F-level missions, Bai Qi preferred to go to school.
Boom boom boom!
A knock sounded on the door. Bai Qi closed the refrigerator, strode to the door, opened it, and saw Zhuge Chen standing there with a husky.
Bai Qi looked at the man and dog in front of him with some confusion and asked, "Zhuge Chen, what brings you here? And why did you bring this guy with you?"
Zhuge Chen scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "I didn't want to either, but this guy has been acting strangely lately. He was almost attacked by other polar wolves, and he doesn't want to stay in a separate room, so I was thinking of having him stay at your house for a while."
"Making a scene? Is this guy in heat?"
Bai Qi glanced suspiciously at the husky's lower abdomen and said, "Haven't you considered giving him some minor surgery?"
Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, the husky, which had been curiously observing its surroundings, suddenly shuddered and tightly protected its private parts with its paws.
Awooooo!
(This guy, he really is a bad person!)
Zhuge Chen gave a wry smile and said, "Forget it, I don't want to get complaints from the dog lovers in the store. Besides, this guy isn't even an adult yet, how could he be in heat?"
Bai Qi nodded and said, "Fostering is no problem. There's still space in the yard, so we can just keep it as a guard dog. But I won't be responsible for its food."
It's not that he's stingy; he's just so poor he's barely able to afford food.
In other words, Alpha is an undead race and doesn't need to eat; otherwise, their living conditions would be even more difficult.
"Don't worry, I'm all ready."
Zhuge Chen pointed to a truck behind him and said, "Half a month's worth of food and a temporary doghouse. If it's not enough, I'll have someone send more over."
No wonder he's the future heir to the Elf House; he's got the money to burn!
Bai Qi gave Zhuge Chen a thumbs up, and then together they moved the things from the truck into the yard.
As soon as Zhuge Chen entered the courtyard, he saw Alpha training in front of the steel man training pole and immediately froze on the spot.
"What are you up to now?"
Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi beside him speechlessly.
"It's nothing, just getting some training facilities for Alpha. The training grounds outside are just too expensive."
"Are you sure this is a training facility and not an offensive weaponry?"
"What else could this be but a training facility?"
"..."
The two worked together and quickly finished setting up the husky's makeshift doghouse. Zhuge Chen didn't linger and left in a hurry.
Recently, for some reason, the number of people coming to the Elf House to buy undead pets has surged, and he only managed to do so this time because of some spare time.
After seeing Zhuge Chen off, Bai Qi unlocked the husky's chain. The husky instinctively wanted to run around in the yard, but upon seeing the remote control in Bai Qi's hand, it immediately stood obediently in place.
Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad. I don't have Zhuge Chen's good temper, so you'd better behave yourself from now on."
Awooo...
(Damn humans, one day I'll make you taste the thrill of being electrocuted!)
The husky nodded obediently, but its constantly shifting eyes betrayed its inner thoughts.
Is this guy really the Arctic Ice Wolf known for its aloofness and arrogance...?
Bai Qi patted the husky's head helplessly, and the Evolutionary Egg in his mind suddenly shook.
[Name]: Evolution Egg (23% of Black Iron Egg)
[Status]: Activated
The Evolution Egg has increased its progress by another 10%.
Bai Qi looked at the husky with some doubt. He had just met this guy a few days ago, and the Evolution Egg hadn't changed at all. Why was it suddenly moving today?
Does the evolutionary egg need to be upgraded on a specific day?
Bai Qi was speechless for a moment, then he focused his mind and information about the husky immediately appeared in his mind.
[Name]: Polar Ice Wolf
[Race]: Wolf (Mutant)
[Growth Level]: Tier 0, Level 3
[Bloodline Level]: Low-level Elite
[Racial Skills]: Tear Claw, Bite, Perception, Electric Resistance
[Status]: Can Evolve
Sure enough, this guy mutated too!
Perhaps the reason this guy has been so restless lately is because of the mutation.
However, there's nothing special about this attribute; I can't see any mutation.
It couldn't possibly be this current resistance...
Bai Qi looked the husky up and down but couldn't find anything special about it. In the end, he focused his attention on its potential for evolution.
Back when he was clearing out the Screaming Mushroom quest, Bai Qi already knew that the Evolution Egg could be used on other pets.
However, Bai Qi had no intention of letting others benefit from this ability, and since it was somewhat extraordinary, it was best not to reveal it casually.
However, it's fine to use it on a husky once, since the dog will be staying at home for another half month anyway, so using it once or twice won't show any results.
Incidentally, he also wanted to verify something.
If the Evolutionary Egg can fuse metal and bones, can it fuse electromechanical components with flesh and blood?
"Squat down and don't move."
Bai Qi warned the husky, then placed his right hand on its head, and jet-black energy surged out, quickly enveloping the husky.
Woof? Woof woof woof!
(What the hell is this thing?!)
Seeing the strange energy suddenly erupting from Bai Qi's hand, the husky was so frightened that it barked and its four legs trembled as it tried to escape.
However, the Black Iron Egg was moving too fast and completely enveloped the husky.
Click, click...
A series of scratching sounds came from the Black Iron Egg. The Black Iron Egg shook, and the scratching sounds gradually subsided.
After being enveloped by the Black Iron Egg, shouldn't it enter a dormant state?
Bai Qi noticed this, silently noted it down, and then waited quietly to the side.
An hour passed quickly, and the husky impatiently crawled out of the black iron egg, warily looking at the broken eggshells scattered on the ground.
This thing can actually make it fall asleep without it even realizing it, it's even more dangerous than that metal lump that discharges electricity!
(End of this chapter)