Chapter 68 The Changes in These Three Years (1/2)
In Gao Peng's vision, the Voracious Golden Toad had a total of 37 evolutionary pathways. The required materials for each were different, and so were the final evolutions.
”Come look at this,” Director Chen waved his hand and beckoned Gao Peng over. He then took out a black-colored opaque glass case, which contained a small amount of translucent liquid.
”I extracted a bit of Voracious Golden Toad skin and combined it with various fire-attributed materials in order to find out which materials had high affinity with the Voracious Golden Toad,” said Director Chen excitedly. ”I've found out that its flesh has high affinity with Fire Orchid Vines. The flesh showed no signs of rejection when Fire Orchid Vine extract was introduced to it.”
When talking about his experiments, Direction Chen seemed as though he transformed into another person. He became much more energetic and excited.
”But just relying on Fire Orchid Vines is insufficient. Fire Orchid Vines have a very gentle fire attribute. If we relied on it to change the attribute of the toads, we would need the toads to grow in an environment covered with Fire Orchid Vines, and constantly feed them the Vines as well. Such a process would take far too long and would require decades, or a few dozen generations before a mutation could be induced,” said Director Chen with a hint of regret in his voice.
Gao Peng nodded. He had respect for this elder who displayed such commitment to his research.
”Sadly, time is something we are currently lacking,” Director Chen sighed.
Gao Peng glanced at the 37 evolutionary pathways again. Coincidentally, there was one pathway that also required Fire Orchid Vines. Except that in this methodology, the Fire Orchid Vines were only a supporting ingredient and not the main ingredient.
Director Chen had invited Gao Peng over mainly because he was still young, and that youth meant that he had a wealth of imagination and creativity. He had even previously created a ghoul-type monster. This meant he definitely had extraordinary creativity. Gao Peng would definitely be able to provide some new ideas or even surprise him with some.
Gao Peng muttered, ”Director Chen, perhaps we could approach this from a different angle.”
”Please speak.”
”We can view the Voracious Golden Toad as the main food ingredient, and the Fire Orchid Vines as a seasoning. The Voracious Golden Toad has a strong flavor of its own; hence the flavor of our seasoning is not permeating into the toad yet. At this point, we shouldn't simply rely on the seasoning. It would waste too much time to infuse the toad with it.
”We could consider a using a stronger ingredient instead. Essentially, cooking the meat under strong heat before adding in the ingredient and other neutralizing supporting ingredients.” Gao Peng tried his best to make his explanation relatable and easy to understand.
Director Chen nodded. ”That's true. I have considered such an option. But the appropriate strong ingredient is hard to find. If we are not careful, we could cause a good deal of harm to the Voracious Golden Toads,” Director Chen smiled bitterly.
”Harm can't be prevented. No pain, no gain. Heaven is about to confer a great office onto this toad, and it must be spiced up a bit more.” After finishing, Gao Peng frowned and clutched his belly.
The mention of spiciness made him think of chili oil noodles, and Mala cold noodles. His stomach started rumbling.
He had rushed over to the Monster Breeder Association without having breakfast. He was truly so blinded by the prospects of getting the electric-type commander tier monster core crystal that he forgot to take his meals.
”Spice things up more? Do you have any suggestions?” Director Chen furrowed his brows and seriously considered which fire-attributed chilies could be used as an ingredient.
”The penetrating ability of chili spiciness is strong, so that could be a possible stimulating ingredient.”
”You mean using a Red-Faced Demon Chili?” Director Chen's eyes lit up. Consuming this type of chili would leave a fiery burning pain in the mouth. Humans were basically unable to eat it raw, or else there would be burns left on the mouth and lips. Only monsters were able to consume this type of chili.
This was because there was an enormous amount of fire element in this type of chili. Upon consumption, the fire element would go out of control and explode. It would be as though there was lava erupting in one's mouth. Without any resistance to fire, one would be seriously burnt.
”Yup, that's right. Please feel free to try it out,” said Gao Peng with a nod.
”Alright. Little Zheng, if I recall correctly, there's still a batch of Red-Faced Demon Chilies in the Association's warehouse. Go bring it over,” said Director Chen to one of the lab technicians in a white coat.