Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

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The sea breeze howled, carrying a salty, fishy smell, and brushed against Ling Xiao's face. He stood on a desolate beach, with a dilapidated fish farm in front of him.

An eerie atmosphere permeated the surroundings, as if concealing countless unknown secrets.

Ling Xiao was originally an ordinary adventurer whose life was filled with exploring the unknown and pursuing treasures.

His skin was tanned dark by the sun, and his face bore several scars, marks left from his countless adventures.

His eyes were firm and sharp, as if they 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 within ancient ruins. The moment he touched the array, a dazzling light flashed, and then he was swept into a vortex of time and space by a powerful force.

When he awoke again, he found himself in this unfamiliar place. The farm was surrounded by high walls, covered in ancient and dilapidated moss and vines.

The waves crashed against the rocks on the shore, creating a deafening roar, as if telling the story of the land's solitude and mystery.

The sky was overcast and covered with dark clouds, as if a downpour could be unleashed at any moment. A damp and eerie atmosphere filled the air, making Ling Xiao feel uneasy.

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

A worn-out wooden sign hung on the iron gate, with crooked handwriting that read: "Welcome to Lingxiao Breeding Farm - Cultivate Miracles, Reap Rewards."

He frowned, filled with doubt: "Where am I? Why am I here?" Just then, a deep voice came from behind him: "Welcome, newcomer."

Ling Xiao turned around abruptly and saw an old man in a tattered robe standing behind him. The old man's face was aged and covered with wrinkles, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

His robes were covered in dust and stains, making it seem as if he had been wandering 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 a set of yellow teeth: "I'm the manager here, you can call me Lao Hai. This is Lingxiao Breeding Farm, a place full of miracles."

"A miracle?" Ling Xiao frowned. "I don't understand." Lao Hai nodded and pointed in the direction of the breeding farm, saying, "Here, you need to cultivate all sorts of strange aquatic creatures."

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

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

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

"That sounds interesting." Ling Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of excitement. "So what should I do?" Old 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 then begin your breeding journey. Remember, only the best breeders will receive the ultimate reward.

Ling Xiao took the copper coin and examined it carefully. A strange symbol was engraved on it, like some kind of ancient totem. He looked up at Lao Hai: "What if I fail?"

Old Hai's smile held a hint of mystery: "Losers will be left here forever, becoming a part of this land. But you don't look like someone who would fail."

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his composure. He had experienced too many dangers and was already used to this kind of life-or-death adventure. He nodded: "I will do my best."

"Well then, good luck." After saying that, Lao Hai turned and disappeared into the shadows of the farm. Ling Xiao stood there, looking at the copper coin in his hand, his heart filled with anticipation and unease.

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

The pond was bottomless, and occasionally a few strange creatures swam in it, emitting an eerie glow.

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

He pushed open the door and went inside. The trading room was filled with a damp smell, and strange portraits hung on the walls, depicting creatures he had never seen before.

In the center of the room stood a worn-out wooden table, on which sat a thick notebook.

Ling Xiao opened the notebook and found it contained descriptions and prices of various aquatic creatures. He read it carefully, trying to find some that would suit his taste.

"Hmm... this 'fluorescent jellyfish' looks good, and the price isn't too high."

Ling Xiao pointed to a picture in the notebook and said, "The jellyfish in the picture is emitting a faint fluorescent light, and it looks very beautiful."

He took a copper coin from his pocket and placed it on the table: "I want this bioluminescent jellyfish." Just then, a voice came from behind him: "Very well, young man. Here is your bioluminescent jellyfish."

Ling Xiao turned around and saw a merchant dressed in a black robe standing in the doorway. His face was hidden under a hood, revealing only a pair of eyes that gleamed with an eerie light.

His voice was deep and hoarse, as if it came from the darkness. The merchant took out a clear glass jar from his pocket, inside which was a small bioluminescent jellyfish.

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

After speaking, the merchant turned 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 marvel at the creature, thinking, "This kind of creature is truly wondrous."

He left the trading room, went to the pond, and released the fluorescent jellyfish into the water. The jellyfish swam in the water, emitting a soft glow that illuminated the surrounding water.

"It seems this is my first step," Ling Xiao muttered to himself. He stood by the pond, watching the fluorescent jellyfish in the water. It seemed to have adapted to its surroundings and was swimming happily.

However, he soon realized that he could not accomplish the task with just one jellyfish.

He opened the notebook Lao Hai had given him and carefully studied the rules inside. The notebook read: "At Lingxiao Aquaculture Farm, you need to cultivate various aquatic organisms. Each organism has different needs and characteristics, and you need to raise them according to their specific features."

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

Ling Xiao frowned, his mind filled with doubt: "What 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?"

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

It was enormous, almost as tall as Lingxiao, and its huge pincers swung in the air, making a "crackling" sound.

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

The crab waved its enormous pincers and said, "I am the guardian of this place. You can call me Blueshell. I have been here for a long time and know the habits of these aquatic creatures inside and out."

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

"Then how do I find it?" Ling Xiao asked. Blue Shell 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 dangerous there, so be careful."

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Ling Xiao nodded, his heart filled with anticipation: "Thank you for the reminder. I'll be careful." He turned and walked towards the deep water area, where he found a huge whirlpool. The center of the whirlpool emitted an eerie light, 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, Ling Xiao felt a powerful force dragging him into the deep sea.

The surrounding seawater grew increasingly dark, with occasional flashes of eerie light, like the eyes of deep-sea creatures.

A deafening roar filled his ears, like the roar of the sea. He didn't know how much time had passed before he finally stopped. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in an unfamiliar sea.

The seawater here was a deep blue, and an eerie silence permeated the surroundings. Ling Xiao looked around and noticed a patch of algae shimmering 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 bioluminescent jellyfish need?" he thought with delight, and immediately swam over.

Ling Xiao stood by the pond, gazing at the two small 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 gaze was quickly drawn to a commotion in a corner of the pond in the distance. There, a group of small figures darted swiftly through the water, their bodies a translucent pink, shimmering with faint light.

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

"What kind of shrimp are those?" Ling Xiao muttered to himself. Just then, Blue Shell's voice came from behind: "Those are 'Phantom Shrimp,' a mysterious creature that lives in shallow seas. Their bodies can refract light, making them look like phantoms."

Lingxiao turned around and saw Blue Shell standing by the pond, its eyes gleaming with an eerie light, as if scrutinizing the shrimp.

"Phantom Shrimp?" Ling Xiao asked curiously, "What's so special about them?" Blue Shell nodded: "Phantom Shrimp are a very special kind of creature."

They are extremely resilient and can survive in a variety of environments. More importantly, they reproduce very quickly, and if you can successfully breed them, they will earn you a significant number of points.

"Then how should I raise them?" Ling Xiao asked. Blue Shell waved its huge pincers and pointed to the other side of the pond: "In the shallow water over there, there is a special area for raising shrimp."

There is a suitable environment for phantom shrimp to live there. You will need to provide them with algae and small fish and shrimp as food, while keeping the water clean.

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

He immediately headed to the trading room, intending to purchase some supplies needed for shrimp farming. The trading room still reeked of dampness, and the portraits on the walls looked particularly eerie in the dim light.

Ling Xiao opened his notebook and found the description of the Phantom Shrimp: "Phantom Shrimp: A mysterious creature that lives in shallow seas. It reproduces quickly and is highly adaptable. It needs algae and small fish and shrimp as food. Successfully breeding Phantom Shrimp will earn you 10 points."

He took a few copper coins out of his pocket and placed them on the table in the trading room: "I want some algae and small fish and shrimp, as well as tools for raising phantom shrimp."

The merchant in the long black robe reappeared, his face still hidden under his hood, only his eyes, which gleamed with an eerie light, visible. He pulled a package from his robes and placed it on the table: "This contains the algae and small fish and shrimp you need, along with some farming tools. I hope you succeed."

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

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

The phantom shrimp darted swiftly through the water, seemingly very excited about their new environment. Their bodies shimmered with faint light, like tiny water sprites dancing in the water.

Ling Xiao was filled with anticipation. He knew that as long as he could successfully raise these shrimp, he would gain more points and be one step closer to unlocking the secrets of the shrimp farm.

Several days passed, and Lingxiao took meticulous care of the creatures in the pond every day.

He discovered that the phantom shrimp do indeed reproduce very quickly, with new baby shrimp being born every day.

Their bodies gradually grew larger, and the shimmering lights became brighter and brighter.

Ling Xiao felt a great sense of accomplishment; he knew he had successfully taken the first step.

(End of this chapter)