Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

"Keep talking."

Yan Xing wanted to see the current state of his precious Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse, for which he had spent so much money.

"I'll tell you, I'll tell you..." Duan'er was very eager. Li Zhua had just stolen his limelight, and he definitely couldn't afford to drop the ball this time. Duan'er said, "Master, this horse of yours is fast and has great endurance, excelling at running. During Demonization, a vortex of air formed around its body, which should indicate an evolution towards Air Magic.

Its mane has already developed the function to absorb Magic Energy, which is why it has taken on a metallic color. As its abilities grow stronger, the changes in its coat will become even more pronounced.

Magical patterns are forming on its hooves. These patterns will generate an Air Barrier beneath them... Right now, it's just blowing some dust away, but later... it will definitely develop the ability to trample with Air Magic.

Perhaps...

With Air Magic Elements reducing its weight, this horse might be able to run on Air Barriers in the sky.

This is just my speculation."

Upon hearing his horse might be able to run in the sky, Yan Xing couldn't help asking, "You're not just taking advantage of my ignorance and tricking me with nonsense, are you?"

Duan'er immediately responded, "How could I possibly deceive you, Master? If you don't believe me, you can ask Li Zhua!"

Li Zhua also said, "Master, both Duan'er and I are very certain that your horse is undergoing an evolution towards Air Magic.

Air Magic inherently has the effect of lightening weight. All flying magical beasts must undergo Air-based Demonization; otherwise, it would be hard for their transformed bodies to fly freely just by flapping wings.

Indeed, the Magical patterns on the horse's hooves are generating an Air Barrier, and there is airflow around its mane and tail.

Being able to run on Air Barriers in the sky is not impossible in the future. It mainly depends on how it evolves.

I suggest, Master, that when you go to Nuta City this time, you seek some Alchemists for suggestions about your horse's evolutionary direction."

[Subordinate Hero Unit: Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse. Identification completion: 50%]

[To view the attributes of the Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse, identification must be at least 70% complete]

Still unable to view the Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse's attributes.

Given Duan'er's and Li Zhua's capabilities, this was probably as far as they could go in identifying the Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse.

The remaining part required consultation with professional Alchemists.

Going to Nuta City now had an additional task.

Duan'er then said, "Right, right, right... Now we need to feed your horse more alchemical herbs rich in Air Magic Elements. We have many such herbs in Thunderous Swamp, and when we return, I'll have my clan members gather them.

Your chickens also need to eat more of this."

"The chickens from the chicken farm too?"

"Yes..." Duan'er said, "Master, those magical beast chickens you are raising are also undergoing Air-based Demonization. Eating herbs containing Air Magic Elements will make them even stronger at their current tier.

Moreover, Master, out of the more than one hundred chickens you have here, thirteen have already undergone Demonization. Such a noble bloodline among these chickens is definitely not common. If they eat more herbs with Air Magic Elements, it's likely more of them will undergo Demonization."

Yan Xing didn't know if the bloodline of the chickens he bought was noble, but these broiler chickens, which could mature in six weeks, were indeed very different from the chickens in this world.

Could their high rate of Demonization be related to this? Forcharactersheetsandglossaries,visitMV|LEMPYR.

Possibly.

Growing fast means good nutrient absorption.

But how did this Blood-Sweat Treasure Horse evolve like this?

This isn't a meat horse.

I can't figure it out.

Maybe... it's because they all come from the real world, and genetic mutations have been triggered by the environmental changes here?

Just like me... an ordinary person who came here and transformed into a hero.

To verify his conjecture, Yan Xing decided to introduce a batch of species from the real world for observation.

This reminded Yan Xing of the Sanhe horses he had recently purchased, which were stabled here.

He'd have Duan'er and Li Zhua check if these horses were also undergoing Demonization or evolution.

The stable contained double rows of stalls. Each stall housed one or two horses, with roasted soybeans and clean hay in the feed troughs, and a constant supply of fresh water in the water troughs.

The farmers in charge of the stable routinely cleaned out the manure and groomed the horses.

Thus, the dozen or so Sanhe horses quickly adapted to their new environment. They ran about very happily when led out for walks.

Being well-fed and well-cared-for, they were all in high spirits.

However, upon seeing Duan'er and Li Zhua, the two Werewolves, most of the Sanhe horses still showed signs of nervousness.

But four of them remained notably calm.

Duan'er and Li Zhua focused their examination on these four horses.

They similarly felt their coats and musculature, and checked their ears and teeth.

They even lifted their hooves to examine the soles and raised their tails to inspect their hindquarters.

Then, the two Werewolves unanimously reached a conclusion:

These four horses had already shown signs of Demonization.

"Master, where did you get these chickens and horses? Their bloodlines are too noble!" Duan'er exclaimed, his face etched with disbelief after inspecting the four horses. "Out of over a hundred chickens, thirteen have Demonized. Out of sixteen horses, one has evolved, and four are about to Demonize. It's still uncertain if more will Demonize or evolve in the future.

Master... just sell me one of your magical beast chickens."

Duan'er had long coveted the magical beast chickens from the Eternal Domain's chicken farm.

Yan Xing then said, "First, clearly explain what's happening with these four horses of mine, and then we can discuss the magical beast chickens."

Hearing Master Yan Xing seem to relent slightly on selling the magical beast chickens, Duan'er immediately said, "Master, these horses have begun to show signs of Earth Series Magic Transformation.

Have you noticed their hooves becoming much larger compared to other horses? When their hooves touch the ground, it feels as though they're taking root, clinging firmly to the earth.

Furthermore, their muscle fibers are thickening, endowing them with even greater strength.

And their eyes—deep within their pupils, you can see yellow spots."

Yan Xing stood beside the horses, observing their eyes according to Duan'er's instructions. Indeed, there were yellow spots deep within their pupils.

"What are these spots?"

"These are Magic Energy Cores. Magical beasts with Magic Energy Cores can release some instinctual Magic. Any that can cast Magic are at least of Intermediate Level, the lowest being Sixth Order.

Our Swamp Lizards in the Thunderous Swamp are Seventh Order magical beasts and can cast Petrification Magic. It is by taming these Swamp Lizards that the Lizard Clan prevents us Werewolves from approaching the center of the swamp.

Exactly what these horses will turn into after their final Demonization is uncertain until the transformation is complete.

But feeding them herbs containing Earth System Magic Elements is definitely the right move.

When I return, I'll have my clansmen dig up herbs with Air Magic Elements and Earth System Magic Elements.

We'll feed them to your mount, Master, to these horses, and to the chickens in the chicken farm.

Master, can you sell me one of your chickens?

Just one."

Li Zhua, standing nearby, also looked at Yan Xing with hopeful eyes.