In the next two days, Chen Lun continued to optimize the snake parasitism in various aspects.
After some adjustments, he found that the most basic "snake parasitism unit" was to sacrifice one of his own fingers. If he wanted to enhance the effect of "snake parasitism", he would need to separate more body parts, such as an entire arm.
This is also the limit that "snake parasitism" can withstand.
The difference between the two cannot be said to be a world of difference, but there is a gap of several times.
It depends on how much Chen Lun is willing to invest.
After all, each "Snake Parasite" requires a lot of physical strength and sanity.
He divided the "snake parasitism" into three levels: one finger, one palm, and one whole arm. It sounds a bit creepy and uncomfortable at first, but it is very practical and not painful for Chen Lun. After all, he has the extraordinary biological characteristic of "split resuscitation" and the vitality infused by the "Jingzhe" bookmark, so he can regenerate a broken limb in a short time.
When the development became stable, he began to bury the entire circus members with his snake parasite. Chen Lun did not discriminate, including the new members Alex and Antonio, and even the housekeeper Connie, all of whom were implanted with a large "snake parasite" with "one arm".
This will provide them with a powerful life-saving trump card.
Of course, it can also be regarded as a kind of "sensing device". If Chen Lun is willing, he can even use it as a "monitor" and use the "five senses" to grasp the host's actions in real time.
However, when it comes to the privacy of team members, especially the three ladies, Floin, Maggie and Connie, he would not be so mean and boring.
Taking this opportunity, Chen Lun once again asked Connie if she wanted to become a transcendent.
"In fact, you have been a member of the team for almost two years. You have more or less learned about the mysterious field, and you also understand the magic of the extraordinary people... As long as you ask, I can give you any extraordinary knowledge from any source."
Chen Lun said so.
This time Connie hesitated for a long time.
But in the end she shook her head.
"Thank you, Mr. Jack. You 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 powers. I just want to be an ordinary person and spend my life like this."
Connie was a little nervous. She touched the back of her neck, the area that had just been parasitized. It was now smooth and there was no trace of it.
"But extraordinary people have stronger bodies, longer lifespans, and more beautiful looks... Don't you want to have these?"
Chen Lun smiled slightly and confirmed again.
"Even if you fail to read the extraordinary knowledge and cannot comprehend the mystery from it, I have other ways to help you become an extraordinary person... Even if you lose control, I am still confident that I can protect your safety."
Connie showed a look of gratitude, but her eyes were also filled with tension.
She seemed to be worried that another refusal would displease Mr. Jack.
"You told me that the mysterious realm is unpredictable and that the extraordinary are no longer human to some extent, but are travelers on the path of God. Once they set foot on it, there is no turning back... I'm sorry, Mr. Jack, I'm terrified by this."
Connie lowered her head and whispered.
"I don't have any lofty aspirations. In fact, it's a great honor to meet you. When I was still a poor student, when I was at my lowest point... you appreciated me, valued me, and gave me respect and trust as a human being. But I just want to serve you with my human body, even if I'm clumsy, even if I'm fragile, even if one day I can't keep up with your pace and fall halfway... I will persist to the end and watch you go away."
She managed a smile.
"Unless you don't need me like this anymore."
Chen Lun was slightly stunned and somewhat moved.
He heard Connie's subtext. Because of his repeated inquiries, the other party might have mistakenly thought that he began to dislike her as an ordinary person. As more and more team members joined, more and more extraordinary people appeared, and Connie, an ordinary person, became 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 insisted on Connie becoming an extraordinary person, she would not refuse.
But he respected Connie's choice.
"Don't be nervous, Connie. I don't have any other intentions. I just consider that there is still a long way to go in the future, and having extraordinary powers will help you protect yourself better, so I asked for your opinion."
Chen Lun patted Connie's shoulder gently and chuckled.
"Since you don't want to, forget it."
"Thank you, Mr. Jack."
When Connie saw Mr. Jack's smile, her slightly depressed mood improved and she smiled.
She then said cautiously:
"Of course, if there is any danger and I cause trouble to everyone, I will choose to leave and not drag everyone down."
"How could that be, Connie!"
Maggie came over at this time and put her arm on her shoulders.
"We are here to protect you, what are you afraid of!"
Noah, Golov and Antonio all agreed, while Flo Yin smiled silently. Connie seemed very touched and thanked them quietly.
Chen Lun looked at this scene with a slight emotion and also smiled.
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After this incident.
Chen Lun felt a little emotional. Every member of the team had his or her own pursuits and they were not his puppets. All he could do was give suggestions and help.
I believe that they can also thrive and help themselves in the future.
So he sorted out the collection of books in the Blood Poetry Ring and took out some valuable mysterious books, even mythological books.
He had already read all these books, and keeping them in his hands would only waste their value. It would be better to give them to team members to read, increase their accumulation of mystery, and maybe even get some inspiration.
Chen Lun placed these books in the study and called Fuluoyin to take good 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 on hand, covering almost all avenues. Team members can find books related to their own factions to read, which greatly enhances their knowledge and understanding of supernatural 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 Mythological Creatures", a set of magic faction notes, and a natural faction mythology book. After seeing them, Maggie felt like she had opened the door to a new world. She exclaimed repeatedly and said that she had more ideas.
Chen Lun was quite satisfied with the result.
He seemed to be able to foresee that the team would become even 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.
It started to snow lightly, and the temperature dropped. Residents in the city put on thick coats or cotton hats. As a port city, Peacock City was greatly affected. The port in the east district had stopped operating, and countless unemployed workers stayed at home, cursing the damn winter.
Because many tributaries of the Weiling River flow into the coast, diluting the salinity of the seawater, and because there is no warm current passing through this 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 hard, and even the lives of many residents have been affected.
This is the severe cold that Peacock City experiences every year. Whether it is weather, economy or life, it is severe cold. Local residents should be accustomed to this, but coupled with the recent closure of the Montero slaughterhouse by the Public Security Bureau, the price of meat and dairy products in the market has skyrocketed. Many residents who have difficulty making a living have taken to the streets to protest.
There were even many homeless people huddled in the streets and alleys, shivering.
At this time, the Harrington family and the Simon family, led by many nobles and business elites, convened a charity auction and decided to donate all the proceeds from the auction to help the residents of Peacock City.
Chen Lun also received an invitation to the auction.
"Mr. Jack, please do me a favor and come to this auction."
Huo Yin'er was sitting on the sofa in the living room of the winery villa and said solemnly.
Beside him was Miss Tracy.
The two of them arrived at almost the same time.
They were no longer the children of business families and noble ladies, but had become the leaders of their respective families. There had been obvious changes in their dress, manners and conversation.
Specifically, it is more mature.
"In fact, this charity auction was initiated by the Peacock City Council, and they asked our two families to be the organizers... I heard that there is also a shelter behind it."
Huo Yin'er whispered, took off his hat and coat, handed them to the bodyguard beside him, and waved his hand for him to leave.
A fireplace was lit in the main building of the villa, and the temperature was relatively warm.
This behavior is actually a bit extravagant. Even many small noble families are unwilling to be so extravagant, 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 members were extraordinary people who were not afraid of the cold, Alex and Connie were just ordinary people. In order to take care of them, the fireplace in the villa was burning almost all day long.
"And the parliament promised us that as long as the charity auction is successfully completed, they will give us tax incentives for our industry next year, and even sell us the newly developed land in the southwest region at a low price..."
Huo Yin'er shared the news happily.
Halfway through his speech, he suddenly realized something, looked a little embarrassed, and added:
"Of course, even without these, I would be happy to hold a charity auction. After all, this year is more difficult than in the past... Many low-income residents can't even afford basic living and live on the streets. I want to do my part."
"But without the benefits granted by the parliament, your people probably won't support you, Mr. Huo Yin'er."
Miss Tracy said from the side.
She blinked and said half-jokingly:
"The severe cold weather has affected not only ordinary people, but every industry has been affected to some extent. Whether it is your Simon family's business or our Harrington family's business, it is not easy..."
After hearing this, Huo Yin'er just smiled bitterly and nodded.
Chen Lun listened silently at the side, feeling a little emotional.
This is how the world is. Not everyone and everything is black or 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. The extraordinary people possess extraordinary power and status, but most of them are selfish, and it is rare for them to be willing to help mortals.
The Cuishuer Empire was becoming increasingly exhausted. From Emerald Town, Amber City, and even today's Peacock City, as well as many corners that Chen Lun had passed through and seen, one could see the big picture from the small, and see that the most powerful country on this continent had gradually shed its gorgeous skin, exposing its festering flesh.
Ordinary people have a very hard time surviving in such a world. Although people at the top of the pyramid may be able to live well due to the deep-rooted class system, they still have to consider various things. Especially now that the official supernatural forces are powerless and chaos is rampant, it seems that no one can stay out of it.
Even extraordinary people have to face the dangers of the mysterious realm.
Whether it is the Red Disaster or the dark world, or even the indescribable things in the unknown depths.
"Is it only by becoming a high-ranking being, an angel, or even a god... that one can achieve true transcendence?"
Chen Lun couldn't help but have such a thought.
He was silent for a moment.
He immediately picked up the invitation to the charity auction and said to Huo Yiner and Tracy:
"Thank you both for inviting me personally. I will arrive at the venue on time the day after tomorrow evening."
"That's great! Mr. Jack!"
Huo Yin'er seemed very happy.
"We will greet you personally at the door then."
Tracy smiled.