Super Gene Hunting Ground

Zhou Jian and others found a golden Scorpion Claw among the pile of giant scorpion limbs on the ground.

"This is it, hoping for good luck during the appraisal to achieve over 8% poison damage."

Everyone was elated.

While training in the desert area, besides gaining Genetic Spheres and flesh from mutated creatures to enhance genetic evolution, another very important task is to find some rare equipment and weapons.

As more and more equipment burst out from monster killings in the desert, other than keeping one or two pieces for themselves, they sold the rest to the Genetic Store. The desert area's Genetic Store then sold them through a chain network to other area's Genetic Store.

High-quality weapons from the desert have begun to appear in large numbers in cities like Wentian City, Magic City, and Zongli City. However, these high-quality weapons are in great demand and quite expensive; selling for more than double the price of the desert area, and they are also difficult to acquire.

Though some people can keep a few pieces, they can't possibly carry a bunch of weapons around, right?

They don't have a lot of time to shuttle around like Yang Xiao, so most people just sell directly to the desert's Genetic Store.

And those who train in the desert, even more so, want to acquire some special equipment and weapons, so that they can maintain their advantage when they return to their own cities after leaving the desert.

Zhou Jian wants to acquire the Giant Scorpion's Poison Claw and embed it in a weapon to instantly boost combat power by 10%.

"Brother Jian, what do you think is the level of Yang Xiao's genetic evolution?"

Zhou Yu asked.

Zhou Jian thought for a while and said:

"Based on my observation from his fight yesterday with Qin Su, Cai Liang, and others, his speed isn't formidable without that Flame Horse, which can be seen from his archery. I guess he is between Primary and Intermediate Enhanced Gene stages. However, judging from today's fight against the Giant Scorpion, I realized Yang Xiao's real capability."

"What is it?"

"Of course, it's his Soul Skill! Yesterday he used a strange Soul Skill that directly disrupted Cai Liang and others' attack. Today was even more formidable; he used one Soul Skill to directly handle the Giant Scorpion. Isn't that frightening?

He is currently just above Primary Enhanced Gene stage, once he evolves to Intermediate and High Level, the power of his Soul Skills will only grow stronger, making him extremely dangerous in the future. At least, among all the people I've seen, no one can surpass him."

"What about the King of Magic City?" Xi Hui asked.

Zhou Jian was silent for a moment before he blandly stated:

"The King of Magic City is far beyond Yang Xiao in terms of Genetic Evolution Level. However, if talking about Soul Skills, at the same evolution level, Yang Xiao's Soul Skills are superior."

"So are you saying Yang Xiao is more formidable than our King of Magic City?"

Another teammate asked, smacking his lips.

Zhou Jian smiled:

"That's not how you compare. Genetic evolution depends on Innate Beast Souls and acquired resources. Among all the Innate Beast Souls I've seen, Yang Xiao is the most terrifying. However, his growth potential is limited without sufficient evolution resources.

Our King of Magic City not only has a powerful Innate Beast Soul gene but also has the resource support of Magic City as a background, which isn't something Yang Xiao from Nanmu City can compare to."

Listening to Zhou Jian's analysis, everyone nodded.

Zhou Jian then stated:

"In the future, when you meet Yang Xiao, try to be as polite as possible, don't provoke him. A person like him, once given a chance, grows at a terrifying speed.

Also, remember to remind me to look for Gong Yu from the Ice River Academy when we get back; Yang Xiao values loyalty. If we find Gong Yu and give him some help, it could earn us a favor from Yang Xiao in the future."

"Brother Jian, about the conflicts between Luo Manli's Wentian City, Cai Liang's Zongli City and Yang Xiao, should we choose a side?"

"You're foolish. In such situations, it's best to stay far away; why take sides? Let them resolve their issues. We shouldn't offend people from Wentian City and Zongli City, just mind our own business."

...

Yang Xiao now enjoys hunting monsters alone in the desert, especially with the addition of the Flame Horse and Giant Eagle, he is unstoppable, like a fish back in the water.

Half a day later, Yang Xiao had filled his space ring with monster corpses and was riding back to the Genetic Store base on his Flame Horse, carrying a bag full of various weapons and Genetic Balls.

With the Flame Horse, Yang Xiao greatly saved time running through the desert.

"Boss, I want to ask, can I take this Giant Eagle and Flame Horse out with me?"

"According to the rules, mutated creatures from the desert can't be directly transported out using the Transmission Array. Otherwise, if these mutant monsters just jump into the Transmission Array and run into your city, wouldn't that be a disaster?"

Yang Xiao was startled, then said,

"So boss, you mean there are exceptions to the rules?"

The Genetic Store owner smiled and said,

"Exceptions also depend on fate and strength. First, these monsters must become your pets and friends, which you've already achieved. Second..."

The owner paused.

Yang Xiao gave a faint smile, "Come on, boss, what are the conditions?"

The owner then said,

"You come from Xuanming Country, do you know where the desert is and how far it is from your country?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback, the two were separated by vast waters and mountains.

The owner continued:

"Actually, you can plan a route yourself and walk back directly with your Flame Horse and Giant Eagle."

"I'd have to be nuts to do that."

Yang Xiao said disgruntedly.

Even if the Flame Horse runs fast, walking out of the desert is extremely dangerous. It's practically a guaranteed death.

The owner smiled and said,

"Good that you understand."

"Boss, you really beat around the bush. Just tell me what conditions are needed directly."

After saying this, Yang Xiao took out his water bottle and took a sip.

"One million Crystal Coins per monster."

"Pffft!"

Yang Xiao spat the water straight out, spraying it all over the counter, but as the water neared the Genetic Store owner, it seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier, falling straight down into small droplets.

The owner looked at Yang Xiao, confused.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Yang Xiao coughed violently, choked by the water.

"Boss, you're, you're ripping me off, just for a mutated creature, you're actually asking for a million in passage fees?"

The owner spread his hands, shaking his head:

"Then there's nothing I can do. You know, taking these mutated creatures out of the desert and back to your city will immediately change your social status. For example, that Flame Horse, unmatched in speed, weren't you able to spear Qin Su to death yesterday because of the Flame Horse's speed?

And no need to mention the Giant Eagle, Intermediate Enhanced Gene, with a little more time, it might break through to Advanced Enhanced Gene. Bringing back one horse and one eagle, that's a high-end show-off!"

"Pah! If I had two million Crystal Coins, I'd directly upgrade my own genes, why would I need any pets? Am I out of my mind?"