Chapter 325 Connie’s Choice
In the next two days, Chen Lun has been optimizing various aspects of snake parasitism.
After some adjustments, he discovered that the most basic "snake parasite unit" is to use one of his fingers as the price. If you want to enhance the "snake parasitism" effect, you need to isolate more body parts, such as an entire arm.
And this is also the limit that "snake parasitism" can endure.
The difference between the two cannot be said to be worlds apart, but there is also a gap several times greater.
It depends on how much consumption Chen Lun is willing to invest.
After all, each "Snake Parasite" requires a lot of physical strength and sanity.
He thus divided three levels of "snake parasitism", namely a finger, a palm and an entire arm. At first glance, it sounds a little creepy and uncomfortable, but it is indeed very practical, and it is not painful for Chen Lun. After all, with the extraordinary biological characteristic of "split resuscitation", coupled with the vitality infusion of the "Jingzhe" bookmark, he can cut off his body in a short time. Limbs reborn.
When the development stabilized, he began to bury the entire circus members in his snake parasites. Chen Lun did not treat them differently, including the new members Alex and Antonio, and even the little housekeeper Connie. Everyone was implanted with a large "snake parasite" in "one arm".
This would give them a powerful life-saving trump card.
Of course, it can also be regarded as some kind of "sensing device". If Chen Lun is willing, he can even use it as a "monitor" and use his "five senses" to grasp the host's actions in real time.
But when it comes to the privacy of team members, especially when there are three ladies, Floy, Maggie and Connie, he won't be so mean and boring.
Taking this opportunity, Chen Lun once again asked Connie if she wanted to become a transcendent.
"Actually, you have joined the team for almost two years. You have some understanding of things in the mysterious field, and you also understand the magic of extraordinary beings... As long as you ask, I can give you extraordinary knowledge in any way."< br>
Chen Lun said.
This time Connie hesitated for a long time.
But in the end she shook her head.
"Thank you, Mr. Jack, you have asked me this question before... I like this big family very much and am willing to contribute to everyone, but I am not keen on extraordinary power. I just want to be an ordinary person and spend my life like this. .”
Connie was a little cautious. She touched the back of her neck, the area that had just been parasitized. It was now smooth and no trace could be found.
"But extraordinary people have stronger bodies, longer lifespans, and more beautiful appearances...don't you want to have these?"
Chen Lun smiled slightly and confirmed again.
"Even if you fail to read extraordinary knowledge and cannot understand the mystery from it, I have other ways to help you become an extraordinary person... Even if you lose control, I am still sure to protect your safety."
Connie looked grateful, but her eyes were also filled with nervousness.
She seemed to be worried that another refusal would cause Mr. Jack's displeasure.
"You told me that the mysterious realm is treacherous and unpredictable, and extraordinary people are no longer human to a certain extent, but trekkers walking on the path of God. Once you step on it, there is no turning back... I'm sorry, Jack Sir, I am apprehensive about this.”
Connie lowered her head and whispered.
"I don't have very lofty pursuits. In fact, it is a great honor to meet you. When I was a poor student, when I was at my lowest... you appreciated me, valued me, and gave me respect as a human being. and trust. But I just want to serve you as a human being, even if I am clumsy, even if I am fragile, even if one day I cannot keep up with you and fall halfway... I will persist until the end and watch you go away." br>
She forced a smile.
"Unless you don't need me like this anymore."
Chen Lun was slightly startled and a little moved.
He heard the subtext of Connie. The other party may have mistakenly thought that he began to dislike her as an ordinary person because of his repeated inquiries. As team members continue to join, there are more and more extraordinary people, and Connie, a mortal, has become more and more conspicuous.
She may have been curious and envious of the extraordinary, and even felt inferior, but in the end she still chose to be an ordinary person. Chen Lun knew that if he forcefully asked Connie to become a transcendent, she would not refuse.
But he respects Connie's choice.
"Don't be nervous, Connie. I don't mean anything else. I just consider that there is still a long way to go in the future, and having extraordinary power can also protect yourself better, so I am asking for your wishes."
Chen Lun patted Connie's shoulder lightly and laughed softly.
"Since you don't want to, then forget it."
"Thank you, Mr. Jack."
After Connie saw Mr. Jack's smile, her slightly depressed mood improved and she smiled.
She immediately said cautiously:
"Of course, if I encounter danger and cause trouble to everyone because of me, I will choose to leave and not drag everyone down."
"How could it be, Connie!"
Maggie came over at this time and put her arm on her shoulders.
"With us protecting you, what are you afraid of!"
Noah, Golov and Antonio all echoed, while Floy smiled silently. Connie looked very touched and thanked them in a low voice.
Chen Lun looked at this scene with emotion, and also smiled.
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After this incident.
Chen Lun felt a little emotional. Every member of the team has his own pursuit and is not his own puppet. All he can do is give advice and help.
I believe they can thrive and help themselves in the future.
So he sorted out the books in the blood poem ring and took out some valuable mysterious books and even mythological books.
He has read all these books, and keeping them in his hands will only waste their value. It is better to give them to the team members to read, increase their accumulation of mysteries, and maybe even inspire them.
Chen Lun placed these books in the study room and called Floy to take more care of them.
Then, the news was conveyed to everyone in the team.
This incident made everyone feel extremely happy.
Chen Lun has a large collection of mysterious books, covering almost all avenues. Team members can find books related to their own factions to read, which greatly enhances their knowledge and understanding of extraordinary powers and mysterious fields.
Especially the three volumes of "Carmen's Notes" obtained after arriving in Peacock City, as well as "An Overview of Biological Structure and Mythical Creatures", a set of magic faction notes, and a natural faction mythology classic. After seeing them, Maggie seemed to have opened the door to a new world, exclaiming repeatedly, saying that she had more ideas.
Chen Lun was quite satisfied with the result.
He seems to have foreseen that the team will become stronger in the near future.
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Time has quietly come to the end of the year.
December 1st.
This is the thirty-fifth day since the circus arrived in Peacock City.
Light snow began to fall in the sky, and the temperature became colder. City residents put on thick coats or cotton hats. As a port city, Peacock City has been greatly affected. The port in the East District has stopped operating, and countless unemployed workers stay at home, cursing the damn winter.
Because there are many tributaries of the Weiling River flowing into the coast, which dilutes the salinity in the seawater, and because there is no warm current passing through the geographical location, the water surface of the East District Port freezes, seriously hindering the entry and exit of ships.
Many industries in the city have been hit, and even the lives of many residents have been affected.
This is the severe cold that Peacock City will experience every year, whether it is weather, economy or life. Local residents are supposed to be used to this, but in addition to the recent closure of the Montero Slaughterhouse by the Public Security Bureau, the price of meat and dairy products has skyrocketed. Many residents are already struggling to make ends meet. Take to the streets and march.
There are even many homeless people huddled in the streets and alleys shivering.
At this time, the Harrington family and the Simon family, headed by many nobles and business elites, held a charity auction and decided to donate all the proceeds from the auction to relieve the residents of Peacock City.
Chen Lun also received an invitation to the auction.
"Mr. Jack, please be sure to come to this auction to appreciate it."
Hoyle was sitting on the sofa in the living room of the winery villa and said solemnly.
Beside him was Miss Tracy.
The two came to the door almost at the same time.
At this time, they are no longer the children of the business family and the noble ladies, but have become the leaders of their respective families. There have been obvious changes in their dress, behavior and conversation.
Specifically, he is more mature.
"Actually, this charity auction is led by the Peacock City Council, and we are asked to hold it as the organizer... I heard that there is also a shelter behind it."
Hoyle whispered, took off his hat and coat, handed them to the bodyguard at the side, and waved him off.
There is a fireplace in the main building of the villa and the temperature is relatively warm.
This kind of behavior is actually a bit extravagant. Even many small noble families are not willing to be so extravagant and wasteful because coal in Peacock City is extremely expensive, especially in winter.
But Chen Lun didn't care about this little money. Although most of the team were extraordinary and not afraid of the cold, Alex and Connie were just ordinary people. In order to take care of them, the fireplace was lit almost all day in the villa.
"And the parliament promised us that as long as the charity auction is successfully completed, it will give tax incentives to our industry next year, and even sell newly developed land in the southwest region to us at a low price..."
Hoyle happily shared the news.
Halfway through, he suddenly realized something, looked a little embarrassed, and added:
"Of course, I would be happy to hold a charity auction even without these. After all, this year is more difficult than before...many low-income residents cannot even support their basic lives and live on the streets. I want to do my part."
"But without the benefits provided by these councils, your people will probably not support you, Mr. Hoyle."
Miss Tracy said from the side.
She blinked and said half-jokingly:
"The severe cold affects not just ordinary people, but every industry and every industry has been affected to some extent. Whether it is your Simon family's industry or our Harrington family's industry, it is actually difficult..."
After hearing this, Hoyle just nodded with a wry smile.
Chen Lun listened silently and felt a little emotional.
The world is like this. Not everyone and everything are black and white. Even nobles and wealthy businessmen are kind and upright, but the world does not allow them to do whatever they want.
The mysterious realm is hidden on the other side. Extraordinary people possess transcendent power and status, but most of them are also selfish. It is rare for them to be willing to help mortals.
The Cuisul Empire is becoming more and more exhausted. From Jade Town, Amber City and even today's Peacock City, as well as many corners that Chen Lun has passed through, he can see the big from the small, and he can see that the most powerful country in this continent has already The gorgeous outer skin gradually fell off, exposing the festering flesh and blood.
It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to survive in such a world. Although people at the top of the pyramid may be able to live a good life due to their deep-rooted classes, they still have to worry about various things. Especially now that the official extraordinary forces are unable to cope with the situation and chaos abounds, it seems that no one can stay out of it.
Even extraordinary people still face dangers in the mysterious realm.
Whether it's a red disaster or a dark world, or even the indescribable things in the unknown depths.
‘Is it true that only by becoming a high-ranking person, an angel, or even a god can we achieve true transcendence? ’
Chen Lun couldn't help but have such an idea.
He was silent for a moment.
He immediately picked up the invitation to the charity auction and said to Hoyle and Tracy:
"Thank you both for inviting me in person. I will arrive at the venue on time the night after tomorrow."
"That's great! Mr. Jack!"
Hoyle looked delighted.
"We will greet you personally at the door then."
Tracy smiled. (End of chapter)