strictlysupreme Chapter 6 Unlocking Technology - Heavenly Fire Egg, Face Demon Lord!
Chapter 6 Unlocking Technology - Heavenly Fire Egg, Face Demon Lord!
For Su Chen, 240 is not a high number.
At the current rate of pet energy acquisition, about ten days should be enough.
If you complete the pet training tasks, it will be even faster!
If the giant bone enhancement technology can be implemented, the Thorn Demon Pigs on their own farm will have an additional high-value-added byproduct.
These bone spurs can be used to make core components for swords, arrows, and even magical artifacts, and they are quite valuable on the market!
More importantly, this step was taken naturally.
My father started his business by researching secret feed formulas and has been working in this industry for decades.
It's hard to doubt that the technology was presented in the father's name!
This is much more discreet than directly providing a plan for the advancement of a mythical beast.
"Species advancement plans can't be released casually," Su Chen thought to himself, "but industrial technology is different! This is precisely the direction the aquaculture industry is heading. My dad built his business on feed formulas, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to make breakthroughs in this area!"
The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became that this path was viable.
His gaze unconsciously swept over the number 240 again.
"Should we stop using the learning machine for a while, save up, and give it a try?"
"But that means we won't be able to experience the cheat-like ability of the Pet Learning Machine for a short period of time!"
Just then, he caught a glimpse of the poultry area on the other side of his head.
A flock of pheasants were strolling in the open space in front of their coop, their combs bright red and their eyes gleaming.
Su Chen randomly selected one and brought up the panel.
Turkey
Status: Unable to form a contract (low growth potential)
Strength Rank: First Realm - Beginner Servant Level
Racial potential: Second Realm - Soldier Level
Attribute: Fire
Growth potential: 0.3
......
Industrial Technology: 4 items in total
He glanced quickly at the Industrial Technology section, then his breath hitched...
Heavenly Fire Egg
Price: 20 Pet Energy Points
Results: The proportion of high-quality eggs (red shell, fully red) produced by turkeys increased by 300%, and the spiritual energy content within the eggs increased by 50%. Taste and nutritional value were also improved simultaneously.
For just twenty points! You can buy it now.
Moreover, chickens lay eggs very quickly, so we'll see the results of the experiment soon.
"Heavenly Fire Egg..." Su Chen repeated the name to himself, "It sounds like a pretty good name!"
Moreover, he had eaten plenty of pheasant eggs since he was a child, so he knew their price very well.
Ordinary white-shelled eggs cost two or three yuan each.
Those with red shells can sell for at least 10 or 20 yuan; the more red the shell, the higher the price.
The fully red "Fire Spirit Eggs" are all worth hundreds!
There are also purer Fire Spirit Eggs, which look like gemstones and are priced like luxury items!
He has 500 turkeys at home, but he might not see a single one in a year.
Turkey eggs are quite nutritious. They used to be used for physical growth, but now they serve martial arts!
Some ordinary families are also willing to spend money to buy fully red Fire Spirit Eggs as a reward for their children.
"Laying hens account for as much as 70% of the total output value of the entire chicken farming industry! They are absolutely dominant."
"The vast majority of a chicken's value is generated during the order period."
Su Chen became increasingly excited as he thought about it, and a bold idea began to form in his mind...
When passing through the poultry area, Su Chen deliberately slowed down.
After watching the pheasants for a while, he suddenly exclaimed, "Dad! These pheasants are raised so well, their feathers are so vibrant!"
Su Guoliang immediately perked up, straightening his back a bit: "Haha~ That's right!"
He walked to the poultry coop, pointed to the flock of bright red chickens inside, and introduced them as if they were his prized students: "Your dad's skill lies here! Do you know what feed formula I use?"
Su Chen shook his head.
"The core ingredient is Fire Cloud Grass powder, mixed with corn and soybean meal, and a little bit of psionic additives." Su Guoliang gestured to the name. "The key to Fire Feather Chicken is to activate the fire-attribute psionic energy in its body, but not too much. If it's too active, it won't grow any weight and will just fight."
He spoke eloquently and logically, clearly having put in a lot of effort in this area.
After listening for a while, Su Chen suddenly said, "Dad, I've learned a lot about the principles of spiritual materials in extracurricular books, and I even wrote my own feed formula."
"Oh?" Su Guoliang became interested and turned to look at him, clearly surprised.
"I want to give it a try," Su Chen said.
Su Guoliang's smile faltered for a moment.
He looked at Su Chen, as if judging whether his son was serious.
A few seconds later, he spoke, his tone gentler than before: "It's good that you have this intention. But Xiao Chen, the most important thing in farming is to control costs."
He counted on his fingers: "Who doesn't know that Fire Spirit Grass is beneficial to fire-type beasts? But how much does a pound of Fire Spirit Grass cost? Three thousand! How much does a Fire Feather Chicken only cost?"
"No, I'm thinking of a complete recipe, not just any single ingredient."
"What recipe?" Su Guoliang interrupted him, but his tone was not impatient.
"Tell me about it, and I'll give my opinion. In this area, your old man is an absolute expert!"
Su Chen hesitated for a fraction of a second.
Then, he silently said to himself: Buy!
[Skyfire Egg - Industrial Technology Unlocked.]
[Consumed: 20 Pet Energy Points. Current Remaining: 21.]
Information flooded my mind.
Su Chen took a deep breath, organized his thoughts, and began, "The formula is as follows: the basic daily ration remains the same, and the additives are: 50 grams of Fire Spirit Grass powder, 200 grams of dried Crimson Flame Insects, 500 ml of Flaming Spring Water, etc. ... feed three times a day."
Su Guoliang was stunned for two seconds after hearing this.
Then he shook his head repeatedly.
"No, no, no! That's absolutely not allowed."
He held up one finger and began to calculate for Su Chen: "Do you know how much dried Crimson Flame Insects cost per pound? They're more expensive than Fire Spirit Grass Powder! Fire Spirit Grass Powder is 500 per pound, while dried Crimson Flame Insects cost at least 1,000, and most of the time, 1,200. Flame Spring Water isn't cheap either."
"According to your formula, the daily cost will increase by ten yuan. It takes two years to raise a turkey to market, and the feed cost alone will increase by seven or eight thousand yuan."
"What does this mean? I raise a turkey now, and the total cost from laying eggs to market weight is only about two thousand, with a profit of seven or eight hundred."
"If you do this, the costs will increase four or five times more. How can that be worthwhile?"
He patted Su Chen on the shoulder and said earnestly, "You kid, just focus on your studies. Isn't that what people always say online? It's not that we're afraid of second-generation rich kids indulging in a life of luxury, it's that we're afraid of them building a business! Your dad worked so hard to build this family fortune, and it can't withstand your squandering."
Su Chen shrugged helplessly.
He knew his father's personality.
In his field, his father was the undisputed leader.
Su Chen did not refute.
But he already had a plan in mind.
In this household, everything has its counter!
"I think I should talk to Mom about this!"
"Use 100 chickens as a pilot program, test it for a month, and see the results."
"Feed costs have indeed increased, but if the Skyfire Eggs really work as the panel says, with each one turning red..."
"That's not right! More quantity seems to make it cheaper, doesn't it?"
"However, our company is only a small-scale player in the turkey industry, probably accounting for only one-thousandth of the market share in the entire Jiangling City. This small increase in volume shouldn't significantly impact prices."
"It's impossible to calculate! Let's just wait and see the final market results."
20 pet energy points, enough for one experiment, definitely worth it.
He will have to verify the functions of the cheat code sooner or later, so the sooner the better.
........
As expected of my dad, he never stopped talking after I showed some entrepreneurial intentions.
But suddenly the tone of his voice changed.
"My son..."
"Do you still remember what happened twelve years ago when the Thousand-Faced Demon Lord attacked Jiangling Base City?"
Su Chen was stunned for a moment.
The Thousand-Faced Demon Lord.
In Jiangling, everyone knows this name!
One of the top powerhouses of the chaotic era, his methods are extremely bizarre and cruel.
It is said that his abilities are "face" and "soul," allowing him to transform into anyone's appearance, infiltrate, deceive, and betray.
It is said that he once wiped out a small town based on the mining industry in three days, with 50,000 people all dead!
The Huaxia Federation has maintained stable order for over thirty years, and most of the bandit leaders have been wiped out, but the Thousand-Faced Demon Lord remains at large.
Su Chen didn't know why her father suddenly brought this up.
"I remember." He nodded.
"October 17, 2065." Su Guoliang said the date calmly, but Su Chen noticed that his fingers gripping the fence tightened slightly.
"Back then, our family's farm wasn't big; it was located in Wutoushan, north of the city."
He paused, as if organizing his thoughts or giving himself a moment to process.
"That morning, before dawn, your mother and I left the city to work at the factory. Everything was fine at first, but around eight o'clock, it suddenly got dark."
Su Chen didn't speak, but listened quietly.
"Your mother and I looked up from the factory and saw a huge dark cloud covering the entire sky. At first, we thought it was going to rain heavily and didn't pay much attention."
"Half an hour later, the birds and beasts in the mountains began to scream wildly, not in an ordinary way, but in a way that was... frightened, terrified, as if something terrible was coming."
"Your mom sensed something was wrong and told me to finish work quickly. I thought she was making a fuss over nothing: you know me, sometimes I'm just slow to understand." Su Guoliang smiled wryly and shook his head.
"Luckily, your mother was firm and insisted on dragging me to the city. You have no idea how dangerous it was!"
His voice lowered.
"We walked for about three minutes, then looked back and saw Wutou Mountain, the factory area..."
Su Guoliang paused for a moment.
Su Chen looked at his father's profile.
That face, which was always smiling, was expressionless at this moment.
It's not calmness, but a vacuum created by suppressing all emotions.
"A mountain fell from the sky."
"A mountain made of corpses!"
"They were all human arms, at least a million of them, gripping and wriggling together, falling from the sky."
His voice didn't tremble, but he spoke slowly.
"Your mother and I ran like madmen. When we got to the north city wall, there were already quite a few demons gathered there. Luckily, your mother was strong. At that time, she was already in the mid-stage of the Spirit Martial Realm. She dragged me, this burden, and managed to break into the city."
"In the northern part of the city, a small number of demons have already entered through the underground passages. The scene..." He shook his head and didn't continue.
"Sigh~"
Su Chen remained silent for a long time.
I don't quite understand why my father suddenly brought up this topic.
But before his father left, he mentioned that there were some things he hadn't finished saying to him.
That must be what they're referring to!
He wondered: Had something serious happened at home?
"You went to kindergarten in Beicheng back then, remember?"
Su Chen nodded: "I remember. The alarm went off, and we went into the shelter. After that... I think I passed out, and I don't remember a lot of things."
Su Guoliang turned his head and looked at Su Chen with a complicated expression.
"actually..."
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "A group of three-faced demons broke into your place and stormed the sanctuary. You didn't faint on your own... you were scared unconscious!"
Su Guoliang's voice was very soft.
"When your mother rushed to the school, there were hardly any survivors left in the shelter."
"Thankfully, my husband and I have done a lot of good deeds and made many friends. There are several teachers in the kindergarten with whom we have a close relationship."
"Do you remember Aunt Zhou from our community?"
Su Chen nodded solemnly: "I remember! He passed away three years ago. They said he died in the wild. Our whole family went to the funeral."
"Yes! She's the one who carried you out!"
Su Guoliang looked at Su Chen, his eyes filled with tears: "Your mother and I were afraid you'd be traumatized, so we agreed on a story afterwards, saying you're carefree, that such a huge crisis came and you just fell asleep and it was over. But you're so smart, you must have guessed some of it all these years, right?"
Su Chen did not answer immediately.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Hmm. I guessed it."
He paused, then added, "Was Mom injured during that incident too? Is that why she hasn't been able to break through to the Divine Power Realm?"
Su Guoliang did not deny it.
"yes!"
He only said one word.
The air remained quiet for a long time.
The distant grunts of the Thornboar, the clucking of the Firefeather Chicken, and the humming of the psionic devices all seemed distant at this moment.
After a moment, Su Chen broke the silence, his tone deliberately soft: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly talking so much like a revolving lantern?"
Su Guoliang was taken aback, then laughed and scolded, "You brat! What's this 'revolving lantern' nonsense? You can't say anything nice!"
He patted Su Chen's back hard, almost knocking him over: "Your dad is happy to see you did well on the exam this time, understand? I feel like we've finally made it through all these years!"
But the smile on his face lasted for less than two seconds before slowly fading away.
He sighed, his voice lowering slightly, "It's a pity that the Su family bloodline truly lacks talent in cultivation."
He stared blankly at the distant breeding workshop.
"In this world, martial arts still reign supreme!"
"Without strength, you can't protect your family's wealth. That attack back then wiped out all the assets our family had painstakingly built up. What compensation did we get afterward? We're still burdened with a mountain of debt!"
He paused, then laughed again, this time a genuine laugh, tinged with self-mockery and a touch of relief.
"It's all thanks to your father's ability that I was able to marry such a wonderful wife."
There was silence for a few more seconds.
Su Guoliang suddenly looked around, lowered his voice, and his expression became serious: "Your mother isn't here right now. Tell your father the truth..."
"What's your relationship with Jiang Wei?"
Su Chen: "......."