Beast Taming: Starting from Transmigration and Starting with a Cheat Code

Fortunately, Lao Li didn't really want Qin Ming to give him any "fish-raising secrets" or "renovation guides".

His exclamation just now was more of a subconscious reaction under the influence of his overly excited emotions, like a seasoned gourmet who suddenly stumbles into a seemingly ordinary but surprisingly wonderful private restaurant and can't help but exclaim in amazement.

But as amazed as he was, he knew perfectly well that these were all Qin Ming's personal opportunities and choices. Outsiders could be envious, but it was inappropriate for them to point fingers.

He silently urged himself to calm down, trying to pull his gaze away from the dreamlike scenery of the spring.

I looked up, but was dazzled by the shimmering light of the pond, and then caught sight of a cat and a turtle eager to pounce.

Suddenly everything went black, and I felt a sharp pain in my chest.

Damn, I really can't watch anymore.

Old Li covered his chest with one hand and his eyes with the other, forcibly pulling his thoughts back onto the right track.

What am I here for? Right, the black hole's food problem, the reason for its loss of appetite... As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Old Li's face involuntarily stiffened again.

There was no need to go and see it in person; everything he saw from the moment he stepped into the dormitory had already pieced together a shocking yet powerless answer in his mind.

No wonder... no wonder Qin Ming's expression was so strange when he was reviewing the "top-tier" cultivation plan in the project team, and he even shook his head at the end.

This is far more than just "co-evolution"; it's a devastating blow to the environment!

If you put a fairy butterfly that has tasted "jade nectar" and lived in "paradise on earth" into a high-end environment with "mortal" standards, do you expect it to have a big appetite and be full of energy?

Being in a different place would make anyone depressed and lose their appetite!

A mix of realization, frustration, and helplessness welled up in Lao Li's heart.

But the resilience forged in his years of scientific research quickly suppressed these emotions. Research cannot stop because of this setback!

He took a deep breath and tried to comfort himself: their project team was well-funded, backed by the college and supported by many parties. As long as they could find the right direction and figure out what the real "high standard" was, they might be able to provide black holes with supplies that were close to or even reached that level!

Although this behavior is undoubtedly "extravagant" compared to normal spirit beast breeding, for the sake of the rare "lucky scale powder" effect, and for the new spirit beast breeding path that may be opened up by it, this price is worth the gamble!

Thinking of this, Old Li's eyes became firm again. He held his breath and put aside his previous amazement, shock, and even self-consciousness. He then spoke sincerely to Qin Ming again.

"Qin Ming, please lead the way. Let's go see those spiritual plants that have truly 'picked up' the black hole's appetite."

Qin Ming had just finished communicating with Little Fatty using his mind and understood the true situation of the two fish. He was speechless when he looked up and saw that Old Li had actually adjusted his mindset on his own. Although he was puzzled, it saved him the trouble of explaining.

Qin Ming felt somewhat relieved and nodded, saying, "This way, come with me."

He led Lao Li past the vibrant miniature forest and the ingenious aerial pergola, towards a relatively secluded area deeper inside the dormitory.

Respecting Cang Xuan's passion for research, Qin Ming specially created a dedicated experimental field for him.

There are several reasons why it's not placed in a prominent spot near the entrance: its dark and eerie color would ruin the family atmosphere; accidents are also inevitable during cultivation and experimentation, such as hallucinogenic pollen, unbearably itchy sap, and colorless and odorless poisonous fog... In short, it's impossible to guard against them all.

After several chaotic incidents, Cang Xuan suggested that Qin Ming personally set up a barrier to completely seal off and isolate the area.

As you pass through the soft, water-curtain-like light-isolating membrane, the scene before your eyes suddenly changes!

Outside the door is a harmonious and elegant "fairy grotto", but inside it feels like stepping into another world.

The light had dimmed considerably, and the air was filled with the scent of damp earth and aged humus.

The plants that Cangxuan had carefully tended were still full of vitality, but this vitality was displayed in an almost ferocious way.

What comes into view is a colorful plant community with varying shades of black, gray, and dark purple as the main colors.

Their shapes are distorted, their patterns are bizarre, and accompanied by the wailing sound of the wind, they look like a scene straight out of a horror movie.

Even Qin Ming, who was prepared, felt a chill in his heart. Old Li, who was caught off guard, raised his hand again, which he had just put down to cover his chest.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down, but he was still so shocked by the unimaginable "black treasure trove of spiritual plants" that his heart was pounding and his blood pressure was soaring!

His eyes widened as he scanned each plant, each with its unique shape, twisted branches, strange patterns, and peculiar fruits...

He had only seen vague descriptions of several kinds in extremely obscure ancient spiritual plant illustrations and fragmentary records, and there were even some that he couldn't recognize!

Their project team went to great lengths, using a lot of contribution points and connections, but after a week they could only barely gather a handful of black spiritual plants with compatible attributes and excellent appearance. Even so, the logistics manager was heartbroken and gasped for breath.

But here with Qin Ming... it feels like cabbages are everywhere! And there are so many varieties, each with its own characteristics, it's simply extravagant... inhumanly extravagant!

What Qin Ming considered an experimental field of "spiritual pollution" was, in Lao Li's eyes, a new approach that explored every possible avenue.

His breathing became heavy involuntarily, and his eyes gleamed with a fanatical light belonging to an explorer, a light so intense that even Qin Ming found it eerie.

"Qin...Qin Ming," Old Li's voice trembled with excitement as he pointed to the experimental field, his tone reverent, "the spiritual plants here...I...can I take a tiny sample of each type—a branch, a petal, or a seed? Just a tiny bit! I guarantee it won't affect the mother plant's health! I can use the most professional sterile spiritual plant sampler to seal it on-site! I..."

His words came to an abrupt halt as he saw the obvious embarrassment and "Are you alright?" expression on Qin Ming's face.

Old Li instantly realized that his request might have been too abrupt and greedy.

The value of these spiritual plants is immeasurable. Each one is likely the result of Qin Ming's painstaking collection or cultivation. It is indeed too much for him to ask for all the samples without asking.

But... to leave like this, watching this "golden mountain of knowledge" so close yet untouchable, is worse than killing him!

In a flash, an even bolder, even somewhat shameless, idea sprouted wildly in his mind like weeds.

Old Li gritted his teeth, a resolute look of desperation on his face, and changed his mind, saying, "How about... how about I stay here for now!"

As he spoke, he looked down and started searching for something. He quickly handed his ID card and communicator to Qin Ming to show his determination and sincerity.

Qin Ming: "...?"

He was completely stunned by Lao Li's extraordinary thought process and action.

Although this newly opened experimental field was indeed converted from a guest room, Qin Ming never expected it to return to its original purpose after it was transformed into this "ghost movie scene".

Besides, with such a bizarre art style, how brave would you have to be to stay here...?