Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 244 243: Don’t order!
The sea breeze whistled, carrying a salty smell, blowing on Ling Xiao's face. He stood on a desolate beach, with a dilapidated farm in front of him.

There is a strange atmosphere all around, as if it hides countless unknown secrets.

Ling Xiao was originally an ordinary adventurer, his life was filled with exploration of the unknown and pursuit of treasure.

His skin was tanned by the sun and his face was covered with scars, marks left by his countless adventures.

His eyes were firm and sharp, as if he could see through all illusions.

However, just a few days ago, he accidentally triggered an ancient teleportation array during an expedition.

It was a mysterious device hidden deep in the ancient ruins. The moment he touched the formation, a dazzling light flashed, and then he was drawn into the vortex of time and space by a powerful force.

When he woke up again, he found himself in a strange place. The farm was surrounded by high walls, and the moss and vines on the walls made it look old and dilapidated.

The waves hit the rocks on the shore, making a deafening roar, as if telling the loneliness and mystery of this land.

The sky was gloomy, covered in dark clouds, as if a rainstorm would pour down at any moment. The air was filled with a damp and strange smell, which made Ling Xiao feel uneasy.

Ling Xiao looked around and found that the entrance to the farm was blocked by a huge iron gate.

There was a tattered wooden sign hanging on the iron gate, with crooked handwriting on it reading: "Welcome to Lingxiao Breeding Farm - Cultivate miracles and reap rewards."

He frowned, his heart filled with confusion: "Where is this? Why am I here?" Just then, a deep voice came from behind: "Welcome, newcomer."

Ling Xiao turned around abruptly and saw an old man in a tattered robe standing behind him. The old man had an old face covered with wrinkles, but there was a hint of cunning in his eyes.

His robe was covered in dust and stains, and he looked like he had been wandering around this land for a long time. "Who are you?" Ling Xiao asked warily, his hand unconsciously reaching for the dagger at his waist.

The old man smiled slightly, revealing his yellow teeth. "I'm the administrator here. You can call me Lao Hai. This is Lingxiao Farm, a place full of miracles."

"Miracle?" Ling Xiao frowned, "I don't understand." Lao Hai nodded, pointed in the direction of the farm and said, "Here, you need to cultivate all kinds of strange aquatic creatures.

Some of them come from the deep sea, some come from another world, and some are even mysterious creatures that have never been discovered.

As long as you can successfully cultivate them, you will receive a generous reward." Ling Xiao's gaze fell on the farm, where he saw a huge pond. The water in the pond was an eerie deep blue, as if hiding endless darkness.

Around the pond were various worn-out tools and cages containing creatures he had never seen before. Some of these creatures emitted a faint glow, while others curled up quietly in their cages, as if waiting for something.

"Sounds interesting." Ling Xiao's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of excitement, "Then what should I do?" Lao Hai took out a copper coin from his pocket and handed it to Ling Xiao: "This is your start-up capital.

You can use it to buy some basic aquatic creatures and start your breeding journey. Remember, only the best breeders can get the ultimate reward. "

Ling Xiao took the coin and examined it carefully. It was engraved with a strange symbol, like some ancient totem. He looked up at Lao Hai and asked, "What if I fail?"

There was a hint of mystery in Lao Hai's smile: "The losers will be left here forever and become part of this land. But you don't look like someone who will fail."

Ling Xiao's heart trembled, but he quickly regained his composure. He had experienced too many dangers and was already accustomed to such life-or-death adventures. He nodded, "I'll try my best."

"Then I wish you good luck," Lao Hai said, turning and disappearing into the shadows of the farm. Ling Xiao stood there, looking at the copper coin in his hand, his heart filled with anticipation and anxiety.

He knew that this would be a challenging adventure, but he never backed down. Ling Xiao walked into the farm and came to the pond.

The water in the pond is bottomless, and occasionally a few strange creatures swim in the water, emitting strange light.

He took a deep breath and began to observe his surroundings. On the left side of the pond, there was a dilapidated hut with a sign hanging on the door that read "Trading Room."

He pushed the door open and walked in. The trading room was filled with a damp smell, and on the walls hung some strange paintings depicting some creatures that had never been seen before.

In the center of the room stood a worn wooden table with a thick notebook on it.

Ling Xiao flipped open his notebook and found a list of descriptions and prices for various aquatic creatures. He read through it carefully, trying to find some that would suit him.

"Hmm... this 'fluorescent jellyfish' looks good and is not expensive."

Ling Xiao pointed to a picture on the notebook. The jellyfish in the picture emitted a faint fluorescent light and looked very beautiful.

He took out a copper coin from his pocket and placed it on the table. "I want this fluorescent jellyfish." At this moment, a voice came from behind: "Okay, young man. Here is your fluorescent jellyfish."

Ling Xiao turned around and saw a businessman in a black robe standing at the door. His face was hidden under his hood, revealing only a pair of eyes that shone with an eerie light.

His voice was low and hoarse, as if coming from the darkness. The businessman pulled out a transparent glass jar from his pocket, which contained a small fluorescent jellyfish.

The jellyfish's body emits a faint blue light, like a ghost floating in the water. "This is your fluorescent jellyfish. I hope you can take good care of it."

The merchant finished speaking and left the trading room. Ling Xiao picked up the glass jar and carefully observed the jellyfish inside. Its body was soft and transparent, and its tentacles swayed gently, as if greeting him. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "This creature is truly amazing."

He walked out of the trading room, came to the pond, and put the fluorescent jellyfish into the water. The jellyfish swam in the water, emitting a soft light, illuminating the surrounding water.

"It seems this is my first step," Ling Xiao muttered to himself. Standing by the pond, he gazed at the fluorescent jellyfish. It seemed to have adapted to the area and was swimming happily.

However, he soon realized that relying on just one jellyfish wasn't enough. He flipped open the notebook Lao Hai had given him and carefully studied the rules. It read: "At Lingxiao Farm, you'll need to cultivate a variety of aquatic organisms. Each has different needs and characteristics, and you'll need to tailor your breeding to suit their specific needs."

Successfully cultivating aquatic creatures will earn you points, which can be redeemed for rewards. Only when you reach a certain number of points can you receive the final reward.

Ling Xiao frowned, his heart filled with confusion: "What exactly do these aquatic creatures need? How should I take care of them?"

Just then, he heard a deep voice coming from the pond: "Hey, human, what are you thinking about?"

Ling Xiao turned around suddenly and saw a huge crab crawling out of the water. Its shell was dark blue and its eyes were flashing with an eerie light.

It was huge, almost as tall as Lingxiao, and its huge pincers were waving in the air, making a "clicking" sound.

"Who are you?" Ling Xiao asked vigilantly, his hand reaching for the dagger at his waist again.

The crab waved its huge claws and said, "I am the guardian of this place. You can call me Blue Shell. I have been here for a long time and I know the habits of these aquatic creatures very well."

"Then can you tell me what these aquatic creatures need?" Ling Xiao asked eagerly. Lan Ke nodded. "Of course. Each aquatic creature has its own needs. For example, the fluorescent jellyfish requires a special kind of algae to survive. This algae grows in the deep sea and is difficult to obtain."

"Then how do I find it?" Ling Xiao asked. Lan Ke pointed to the other side of the pond. "In the deep water over there, there's a passage leading to the deep sea. You can go there to look for algae. However, it's very dangerous there, so be careful."

Ling Xiao nodded, his heart filled with anticipation. "Thank you for the reminder. I'll be careful." He turned and headed towards the deeper water, where he found a massive whirlpool. A strange light emanated from the center of the whirlpool, as if beckoning him.

"Is this the passage to the deep sea?" Ling Xiao took a deep breath and jumped into the whirlpool. As his body spun, he felt a powerful force dragging him into the deep sea.

The surrounding sea water became darker and darker, with occasional flashes of light, like the eyes of deep-sea creatures.

He heard a roaring sound in his ears, like the roar of the sea. After an unknown amount of time, it finally stopped. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in an unfamiliar sea.

The water here was a deep blue, and an eerie silence permeated the air. Ling Xiao looked around and spotted a patch of shimmering algae in the distance.

The algae floated in the water, emitting a faint blue light, like pearls in the deep sea. "Is that the algae that the fluorescent jellyfish need?" He was delighted and swam over immediately.

Ling Xiao stood by the pond, gazing at the two tiny creatures in the water—a fluorescent jellyfish and a deep-sea fluorescent fish. They swam in the water, emitting a soft glow, like two stars in the darkness.

However, his eyes were quickly drawn to a movement in the far corner of the pond. There, a group of small figures darted quickly through the water, their bodies a translucent pink, shimmering with faint light.

Ling Xiao rubbed his eyes and observed carefully, only to find that they were a group of shrimp creatures. They were slightly larger than ordinary shrimp, but more agile, as if they possessed some mysterious power.

"What kind of shrimp are those?" Ling Xiao muttered to himself. Just then, Lan Ke's voice rang out from behind him: "Those are 'phantom shrimps,' mysterious creatures that live in shallow waters. Their bodies refract light, giving them the appearance of phantoms."

Ling Xiao turned around and saw Lan Ke standing by the pond. Its eyes were flashing with a strange light, as if it was examining the shrimps.

"Phantom shrimp?" Ling Xiao asked curiously, "What's so special about them?" Lan Ke nodded and said, "Phantom shrimp are very special creatures.

They have strong survival abilities and can survive in a variety of environments. More importantly, they reproduce very quickly, and successfully breeding them will earn you a lot of points."

"Then how do I raise them?" Ling Xiao asked. Lan Ke waved his huge claws and pointed to the other side of the pond: "In the shallow water over there, there is an area specially used for raising shrimp.

There's a suitable environment for phantom shrimp to survive. You need to provide them with some algae and small fish and shrimp as food, and keep the water clean."

Ling Xiao nodded, his heart filled with anticipation. He realized that the Phantom Shrimp might be one of the keys to his chances of gaining points.

He immediately went to the trading room to buy some supplies for shrimp farming. The trading room was still filled with a damp smell, and the portraits on the wall looked particularly eerie in the dim light.

Ling Xiao flipped open his notebook and found an introduction to phantom shrimp: "Phantom shrimp: A mysterious creature that lives in shallow waters. They reproduce quickly and have strong adaptability. They require algae and small fish and shrimp as food. Successfully breeding phantom shrimp will earn you 10 points."

He took out a few copper coins from his pocket and placed them on the table in the trading room. "I need some algae, small fish and shrimp, and tools for breeding phantom shrimp."

The black-robed merchant reappeared, his face still hidden beneath his hood, revealing only a pair of eyes that shone eerily. He pulled a package from his chest and placed it on the table. "Here are the algae and small fish and shrimp you need, along with some farming tools. I hope you'll be successful."

Ling Xiao took the package and nodded, "Thank you." He walked out of the trading room and came to the shallow end of the pond. There was a small pool surrounded by stones. The water was crystal clear and the bottom was covered with fine sand.

Lingxiao put algae and small fish and shrimp into the pond, and then carefully put the phantom shrimp in.

The phantom shrimps darted through the water, seemingly thrilled by their new surroundings. Their bodies shimmered with faint light, like little elves dancing in the water.

Ling Xiao's heart was full of anticipation. He knew that as long as he could successfully breed these shrimps, he would be able to obtain more points and be one step closer to unlocking the secret of the farm.

A few days passed, and Ling Xiao took good care of the creatures in the pond every day.

He found that the phantom shrimp reproduced very quickly and new shrimps were born every day.

Their bodies gradually grew larger and the flashing lights became brighter and brighter.

Ling Xiao's heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment. He knew that he had successfully taken the first step.

(End of this chapter)