Chapter 63: 63. Stay at home travel, kill people for goods
Linjiang City East District.
Sunshine Home District.
"Caw!"
A solitary crow cried out.
A crow darted into a waterlogged greenbelt, its beak swiftly pecking several times.
A few poison mosquitoes hiding there were all swallowed by the crow.
The crow flapped its wings and quickly flew to another puddle.
A poison mosquito, sensing danger, dove beneath the water surface, attempting to evade the crow’s predation.
The poison mosquito’s body had a special waterproof oil, so it wasn’t afraid of getting wet.
But it couldn’t stay under too long, or they would drown.
The crow skimmed past, its beak lightly tapping the water surface, precisely swallowing the poison mosquito.
Its efficiency was startlingly high, clearing the poison mosquitoes in this area in just a few minutes.
There wasn’t just one crow like this.
But over forty of them.
They flew around the community, performing a thorough cleanup.
"Caw! Caw!"
Amid a flurry of caws.
The flock of crows soared into the sky, heading to the next community.
The soldiers stationed at this community waved with enthusiasm to send off the Spirit Crows.
This entire scene.
Was captured completely by the drone’s camera, then transmitted via electromagnetic waves to the Linjiang Branch.
Commander Zhang watched the video footage, genuinely praising, "These Spirit Crows are simply incredible!"
Director Liu beamed, "These dozens of Spirit Crows are equivalent to twenty mosquito extermination teams."
According to the organization, one mosquito extermination team consisted of thirty soldiers, so twenty teams were six hundred soldiers.
Commander Zhang shook his head, disagreeing, "Twenty teams? I think it’s over forty."
Director Liu chuckled, "That’s a bit of an exaggeration."
Commander Zhang didn’t continue arguing, expressing his thoughts, "The Spirit Crows seem to know where the poison mosquitoes are; they fly to a spot and head directly for the mosquitoes.
"But our mosquito extermination team has to search every corner, the difference in efficiency is just too great.
"Mr. Spirit Crows’ beast taming superpower is truly remarkable, to train ordinary crows to such a level."
Director Liu couldn’t help but grin, "Indeed, that’s undeniable."
Commander Zhang glanced at him, "Just enjoy your happiness."
Director Liu confidently replied, "Why would I hide my joy when I can be happy right in front of you?"
Commander Zhang was slightly choked up by his words.
This national poison mosquito disaster had a performance assessment for each branch.
With the strong support in Linjiang Branch, the mosquito extermination efficiency would be far ahead of other cities.
Why wouldn’t Director Liu be happy?
Commander Zhang switched topics, "Poison mosquitoes and their eggs are toxic. I recall several universities conducted experiments where chickens and ducks consuming poison mosquito eggs in large quantities would be poisoned to death.
"These Spirit Crows have eaten so many poison mosquitoes, yet they are completely fine, how bizarre!"
Director Liu’s gaze became immediately alert, "Commander Zhang, you’re not thinking of having someone catch a Spirit Crow for research, are you?"
Now, Mr. Spirit Crows and the crows are the apple of Director Liu’s eye, so he absolutely did not want to see anything or anyone detrimental to Mr. Spirit Crows and the crows.
Commander Zhang, not in a good mood, said, "Rest assured, Mr. Spirit Crows has done a great service for Great Xia by timely reporting the poison mosquito outbreak, no one will touch Mr. Spirit Crows’ crows."
Director Liu pondered for a moment and suddenly commanded, "Xiaoma, double the security personnel guarding the Crow’s Nest, and for every sortie of the Spirit Crows, arrange for a few more drones for protection."
He added seemingly inadvertently, "To prevent any bad people who might harm the crows."
"Yes!"
A military officer responded.
Commander Zhang’s mouth twitched, he wished he could kick this bastard.
Damn it!
Insinuating I’m the bad guy, does he think I don’t get it?
Director Liu showed a sycophantic smile again, "Commander Zhang, please don’t misunderstand, I am definitely not referring to you."
Commander Zhang’s eyebrows twitched a few times, and he got up to leave, "I’m going to the restroom."
This commander knew well that his intention to try to get Mr. Spirit Crows to move to Shangjing City was detected by Director Liu, who was deliberately doing this.
His only purpose was to disgust him away.
Resorting to such petty tricks for the head of a department.
So disgraceful!
*
Yue Bay District.
The flock of Spirit Crows fully emerged to cleanse the poison mosquitoes in the city’s residential area, following Yang Fan’s orders.
He also had Spirit Crows Black no.6 carry the Soul Stealing Wisp to absorb the Spiritual Source Value from the poison mosquitoes.
Although each poison mosquito contained a pitiful amount of Source Energy, every little bit counts.
If Spiritual Source Points can be earned effortlessly, why do it yourself?
At this moment.
Yang Fan was using the Spirit Concealment Seal, calmly sensing the changes within Spirit Crows Black no.6, murmuring to himself, "This is truly fascinating.
"Using this method to stimulate the Life Power of the Spirit Crows can actually transform the poison mosquito’s toxin, consequently strengthening the true form of the Spirit Crows."
Mr. Spirit Crows showed no fear of the Poisonous Mosquitoes’ toxin, devouring them like snacks, one after another, due to his own trickery.
Since sensing the Primordial Life Decree, he naturally grasped this marvelous technique.
Yang Fan contemplated for a while, then stopped.
He launched a game, diving into a new round of battles.
"Caw!"
The raven’s call resounded.
This was Liu Hei’s report.
Leading the Spirit Crow flock, it completed the clean-up of Poisonous Mosquitoes in another district.
Yang Fan praised, "Well done!"
To Director Liu, the Spirit Crow flock was extremely useful, making him wish to personally become their keeper.
Yet, in his eyes, the crow flock’s efficiency wasn’t very high.
Two hours passed.
Liu Hei led the crow flock, flying over the Yue Bay District.
The Soul Stealing Wisp returned.
Yang Fan checked and sneered, "Mosquito legs are indeed mosquito legs, only 0.1 Spiritual Source Value, it’s not even worth electro-fishing in Lanjiang."
But for the sake of the hometown, he still commanded, "Liu Hei, make sure to clean up the communities with more Poisonous Mosquitoes today."
"Caw!"
Liu Hei loyally executed the order.
A flock of Spirit Crows braved the drizzling rain, continued to fight in one community after another, hardly stopping to rest.
Yang Fan reopened another game, cursing, "I refuse to believe I can’t even beat a damn computer today."
At Linjiang Branch.
Director Liu watched the diligent Spirit Crows through the drone’s camera, couldn’t help but sigh, "Mr. Spirit Crows is truly hardworking."
Commander Zhang wholeheartedly agreed, "Indeed."
Director Liu glanced at the Commander, always feeling that the other was secretly plotting something again.
Commander Zhang, feeling slightly displeased at being stared at, headed straight for the door, intentionally said, "I’m going to take a walk around the Crow’s Nest."
Director Liu had a sudden realization, quickly offering a smile, "Commander, it’s raining outside."
Then he fumbled his pocket, gritted his teeth and said, "I bought a pack of good cigarettes with my allocation yesterday, how about you try some?"
*
By evening.
Yang Fan, tired of gaming, indulged in grilling with leisurely interest.
He took various ingredients out of the Space Pearl, skewered them with iron skewers.
Though lacking charcoal, it was no problem.
Placed the skewers down, brushed on oil, right hand hovering above the ingredients.
"Crackle! Pop!"
Accompanied by faint sounds.
The oil inexplicably heated up, sizzling sounds emerged.
The enticing aroma of meat soon wafted.
This was precisely the little trick Yang Fan recently figured out—grilling meat barehanded.
The principle was simple.
Control Thunder Branch’s electric glow to directly heat the air, achieving the grilling effect conveniently and swiftly.
Yang Fan sprinkled cumin powder and chili flakes with his left hand, smiled satisfyingly, "Thunder Branch is definitely the magical tool for home and travel, murdering and looting."
Grilling at home, powering while traveling.
Killing mutant creatures when needed, electro-fishing in rivers at leisure.
If this isn’t a magic tool, what is?
After a busy session.
The first batch of skewers was ready.
Yang Fan took out a can of beer, silently activated the Ice Superpower, the beer instantly chilled to five degrees.
He took a sip of ice-cold beer, bit a piece of grilled beef, satisfiedly sighed, "So refreshing!"
However.
The leisurely vacation soon ended.
"Caw!"
Liu Hei’s call reminded Yang Fan of a situation arising.
Through Mind Link, he saw Commander Zhang braving the drizzle, standing under the Crow’s Nest.
"Mr. Spirit Crows, do you have a way to contact Mr. Ghost?"
"Caw!"
Liu Hei nodded.
Yang Fan paused, a thought sprang to mind, "Could it be there’s trouble in Jingyun County?"
Last time he warned the military, suspecting a rift near Jingyun County.
Possibly, creatures from the Primordial World might smuggle themselves into Canglan Star, the "Newbie Village."
This speculation was soon confirmed.
Commander Zhang loudly said, "Mr. Spirit Crows, please relay to Mr. Ghost, a powerful mutant creature has appeared around Jingyun County, crossing through the world rift.
"To confront the mutant creature, dozens of soldiers have died or been wounded, including three superpower users."