Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 416: Black Fragments (Part 3)

Chapter 416: Black Fragments (Part 3)

Following the principle of proximity, they chose the territory of a Level 9 mutated creature.

There were no especially high-level mutated creatures nearby, so if anything happened, it wouldn’t draw them in.

This Level 9 mutated creature occupied a large expanse of territory, covering nearly half the size of Twilight Abyss Waters, but it didn’t have many subordinates.

The two of them quickly stormed into the mutated creature’s lair and they easily captured the mutated creature, which had been dozing off without much effort.

The Level 9 mutated creatures were not yet capable of speaking; generally, they needed to reach at least Level 10 first before they can get that ability.

Amalia did not allow Wealth to communicate with the mutated creature and instead she directly tested it with the black fragment.

The Level 9 mutated creature experienced a moment of confusion before quickly displaying signs of greed and desire

They could sense its intense longing.

Its eyes occasionally flashed red, but unlike Wealth and other lower-level mutated creatures, it didn’t immediately lose control.

Its inner struggle was less apparent, suggesting it had stronger resistance to the negative aspects.

However, one thing was clear: its craving for the black fragment.

Kenny Lin killed the mutated creature, and the two of them began to discuss their findings.

"It seems the stronger the mutated creature, the greater its resistance to the black fragments," Amalia commented while glancing at Wealth.

Kenny Lin who is less subtle than her, gave Wealth a kick directly, "You’re so weak; even a Level 9 mutated creature is stronger than you. It’s embarrassing that you came along at all."

Wealth looked shocked, then bristled as if struck by lightning.

Where am I weak?

It seemed to exclaim.

Amalia sighed.

She had initially believed that even if Wealth was slightly weaker in strength, its bloodline was likely higher due to its ability to detect spirit stones veins, unlike other mutated creatures.

But she realized she might have overestimated it.

Kenny Lin chuckled, "If you’re not weak, then why didn’t its eyes turn red while yours did so quickly? Do you know why your mother had to pin you down earlier? It’s because you’re weak!"

"Wait, is ’pinned you down’ even being used correctly here?" Amalia wondered.

Wealth blinked its eyes and then looked a little bit guilty.

It seemed like it had indeed lost a very brief moment of memory.

Kenny Lin kicked it again and showed it the box he held in his hand, "Can this thing increase your strength?"

The kick wasn’t hard, so Wealth didn’t fall over; it just wobbled a little bit.

Reluctantly, it nodded and continued to dwell in its self-pity.

"Is it more useful than crystal cores and spirit beads?" Kenny Lin asked again.

Wealth nodded once more. It wasn’t sure why it was useful, but it just had a strong desire for it, much like the allure of roasted spirit meat that made it want to rush over and take a bite.

Amalia thought about it for a moment, "Crystal cores and spirit beads are used to enhance power. For mutated creatures, strength is the most important thing, so these fragments should also be for increasing strength, perhaps offering greater benefits. But maybe they’re still lacking something?"

"Didn’t you notice?" Kenny Lin suddenly asked.

Amalia frowned, "Notice what?"

Kenny Lin explained, "The closer we get to the core of the central disaster zone, the more mutated creatures there are with intelligence. Perhaps the deeper we go, the stronger the mutated creatures become, and the higher their intelligence."

A sudden realization struck Amalia, "We obtained these black fragments deep within the central disaster zone."

Kenny Lin nodded and added casually, "Of course, this is just our speculation. Whether or not it’s true still needs to be confirmed."

"If it turns out to be true, then it could explain all the phenomena," Amalia suddenly felt that they were getting closer and closer to the truth about the mutations in the central disaster zone.

"Survival of the fittest, elimination of the unfit."

How interesting, Kenny Lin thought he understood.

Those mutated creatures that lost their minds upon encountering the black fragments were probably the ones being eliminated.

Unable to resist the allure of the black fragments, they succumbed during the process of consuming them and ultimately devolved into mindless beasts.

Only those who successfully endure this challenge can continue on, just like the high-level mutated creatures from the Twilight Abyss Water.

Amalia glanced at Wealth, who was still clinging to the box and reluctant to leave, "How should we handle these black fragments?"

Kenny Lin knew she was referring to Wealth, "If it really wants to eat them, then let it try. If it can’t handle it, then it’s not suited for it."

Amalia sighed, "It’s your son."

Is this really the right thing to do?

"No, it could also end up being my food supply," Kenny Lin stared at Wealth and even licked his lips, "After raising it for so long, it should have plenty of meat."

Wealth’s bidy trembled visibly, as if waves were rippling through its body, and its fur bristled.

Wow, I can’t believe my former owner has been eyeing my meat all this time!

Amalia knew Kenny Lin was joking, but she found Wealth’s reaction amusing.

Was it really that scared?

"Alright, stop scaring it. We can’t protect it forever; it has to grow on its own and walk its own path in the future."

Kenny Lin looked at her in surprise, "I thought you planned to protect it."

After all, Amalia usually took great care of Wealth and treating it almost like a son.

Their bond was deep, sometimes to the point where Kenny Lin felt a twinge of jealousy and wished he could find a chance to secretly get rid of this "son" of theirs.

Wealth suddenly sneezed.

Why did it suddenly feel a chill that made it shiver?

"Even if it is my son, I can’t coddle it."

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