[Discovered Catchable Ingredient: Experiment Subject 626]
[Capture Level: 10-25]
[Species Characteristics: Hybrid modification, low edible value, strong combat capability, strong growth potential.]
[Description: An escaped specimen from the Cloud Nation's laboratory, possessing high intelligence. It resembles a koala in appearance but is fierce and highly aggressive. It can lift objects over 3000 times its own weight, maintaining both mobility and agility.
Due to its high body density and certain genetic defects, it is afraid of water, and water significantly reduces its combat effectiveness.]
"Experiment Subject 626? I didn't expect the Cloud Nation to have such scientific technology... perhaps it's because everyone there is a mutant?"
"No edible value, that makes it quite useless. Am I supposed to keep it as a pet?"
Zhang Wei stared blankly at the blue koala.
Gang Tu said, "To capture this guy, we lost quite a few subordinates, and even a Cloud Boat was dismantled. Boss, you must be careful when you take him back."
At this moment, 626 was completely submerged in water, on the verge of passing out.
Zhang Wei walked into the pool and directly unfastened the chains.
"Boss, no!"
"It's alright."
This little koala was not large, weighing only about twenty pounds, clearly still in its juvenile stage. The description said it had great potential, so it wouldn't be wrong.
Zhang Wei lifted 626 out of the water and examined it closely.
It had large eyes, long ears, and smooth, strong blue fur. Sharp claws were hidden in its paw pads, and its mouth could open very wide.
"I must say, this little fellow is quite cute."
Gang Tu said with a cold sweat, "Please don't be careless, people can actually die!"
"Alright, the transaction is complete. I'll call you next time I need something."
"Understood."
As Zhang Wei was talking with Gang Tu, the water in 626's fur quickly drained, and it woke up from its daze.
A pair of cute big eyes blinked, immediately igniting Zhang Wei's girlish heart.
Immediately after, 626 gave a gentle smile, opened its mouth wide, and bit Zhang Wei's hand!
"Damn it!"
Taking advantage of Zhang Wei's recoil, 626 flipped in the air and shot out of the icehouse door with a whoosh.
Gang Tu covered his face, "It's over, it's over. How can anyone catch this thing in a place like this?"
"It's fine, since I have nothing to do, it'll be fun to play with it."
Whoosh~
Zhang Wei became a blur of motion, disappearing from the icehouse in an instant, even faster than the blue koala by a third!
Gang Tu rubbed his eyes, incredulous, "What... what just happened?"
...
On the eaves, 626 crawled cautiously. As an experimental subject, it possessed innate high intelligence and natural talents for camouflage and escape.
It was precisely because of this that it had the opportunity to escape the laboratory.
It constantly evaded pursuit teams in the wild, eventually drifting to the Reverse Sea. It had just captured a prey, and before it could enjoy it, it was discovered by the passing Gang Tu.
After several twists and turns, its weakness to water was exposed, and it was captured.
"Guba~ Guba~"
Seeing its freedom regained, the little fellow's eyes were full of excitement!
The entrance was crowded with people. 626 extended its sharp claws, and the wooden roof structure was like tofu. Coupled with its small size, it could move through it with great convenience.
Meanwhile, Zhang Wei leaned against a pillar, a faint sound wave entering his ear through his arm.
"The sound of wood being ground... Hah, found you."
Outside the icehouse, on the roof.
Grass served as tiles, providing shade just as effectively.
626 pushed aside the grass stalks, and the warm sunlight shone on its body, making it feel instantly invigorated.
"Guba~ Eat~"
"This little thing can say a few words. It's quite human-like?"
626 was startled!
It made a wrong decision on the spot!
Instead of escaping, it followed its warrior instincts and launched a counter-attack.
Its mouth split open and lunged towards Zhang Wei!
Its teeth remained three feet away from Zhang Wei, unable to advance further...
Zhang Wei grabbed the back of 626's neck and lifted it to examine it, "Little guy, I heard you're very intelligent. You should be able to understand me, right?"
"Guba~ Guba~"
"Frankly, the person who created you was a genius, and you are a very excellent organism..."
"However, the gap between you and me is too great! Not just tenfold or twentyfold! At only level ten, you still have a long way to grow."
626 was brave by nature and still struggled desperately, but it despairingly discovered that the strength of this person before it was ridiculously immense!
At this moment, the advantage of its high intelligence became apparent.
626 immediately abandoned its aggressive stance, retracted its sharp claws and teeth, widened its watery eyes, and looked at Zhang Wei pitifully.
Zhang Wei chuckled, "Can't beat me, so you're resorting to cuteness? You are indeed a clever little thing."
Saying that, Zhang Wei loosened his grip.
626 shot out like an arrow released from a bow!
But after only a few steps, it was grabbed by the back of its neck again and lifted.
"Want to try again?"
Act cute...
Release...
Escape...
Be caught...
This cycle repeated more than a dozen times.
Attempting to escape again!
But this time, an accident occurred. After only a few steps, 626 tripped and fell to the ground, not moving at all.
"What? Escaping didn't work, are you planning to play dead?"
Zhang Wei approached.
"Did something actually happen? This is too coincidental, I can hardly convince myself to believe it!"
Zhang Wei bent down to check.
The little creature's body showed no visible injuries, but its heartbeat was significantly weaker.
Gurgle~~
From its stomach came the craving for food.
Zhang Wei smiled wryly, "Could it be that it hasn't eaten and has run out of energy?"
"By the way, koalas are herbivores, aren't they?"
Saying that, he produced a large piece of beef and a crystal-clear water radish.
626 smelled the aroma and forced its eyes open, its gaze full of longing.
Zhang Wei first cut the water radish into pieces and tossed them into 626's mouth. The creature didn't chew but swallowed them whole.
"My cutting them into pieces seems a bit redundant."
Zhang Wei then threw the beef into its mouth. 626 accepted it without hesitation, chewed it briefly, and swallowed.
"Good appetite. This piece of beef is about five kilograms, which is about a quarter of your body weight."
"After eating, its size hasn't changed much. It seems its digestive function is also very strong."
"And it's omnivorous. It looks quite easy to raise."
"Say, if you can understand me, nod your head."
After eating, 626's energy gradually recovered, but it dared not move rashly at this moment.
Facing Zhang Wei, the little creature was full of vigilance.
Zhang Wei was unconcerned, "You have two choices now. Either leave here and enjoy the thrill of escape and pursuit."
"Or..."
"Stay with me temporarily. Food and lodging are provided."
"You can leave now. I believe the small amount of food I just gave you should be enough to sustain you for about three hours on low activity."
626 clearly understood what Zhang Wei was saying.
It cautiously retreated slowly, then bolted away.
As it ran, it kept looking back to see if Zhang Wei was chasing it.
Zhang Wei remained in his original spot, but he had summoned a mountain of grilled meat dishes from his Treasure Hall.
Mountain of Meat Barbecue!
This was an extremely luxurious and large-scale grilled meat dish made using dozens of types of meat from the Great Glacier when he first transmigrated.
The main meat ingredients alone weighed five hundred kilograms!
However, this dish had long been retired. Firstly, its novelty had worn off from repeated use, diminishing its sensory impact.
Secondly, the ingredients used were not of high quality, and the nutritional value was now somewhat low for the current Zhang Wei.
Now, Zhang Wei's meals required at least two Mountain of Meat Barbecues, and that was just for one meal!
The aroma spread faster than 626 ran.
The scent of calories fiercely stimulated 626's stomach. That small portion of meat and radish was not enough to do anything for it.
In an instant, its escape speed slowed down.
"I say, if you're tired from running, come and eat something. No need to rush off."
Zhang Wei wasn't in a hurry. He pulled out a chair, sat down, and grabbed a large piece of grilled meat, his mouth greasy.
What was even more infuriating was that Zhang Wei smacked his lips loudly, causing 626's already wavering resolve to instantly crumble.
626 cautiously approached, lingering between Zhang Wei and the table, salivating as it watched Zhang Wei eat.
After a moment's thought, Zhang Wei grabbed a piece of grilled meat, placed it on a plate, and tossed it directly at 626.
The latter instinctively dodged first, then narrowly caught the plate.
"Try it, don't be shy."
"With my culinary skills, the nutrition in this piece of meat is ten times higher than the raw beef and water radish I fed you earlier!"
626 knew very well that it must not fall for the captor's bait!
But...
Its stomach was truly unbearable!
And this aroma was too intoxicating!
Saliva flowed profusely, and 626 could no longer control itself. It tilted its head back and dumped all the food on the plate into its mouth!
Boom!
The rich, fragrant taste of grilled meat exploded on its taste buds like a bomb, rushing straight to its brain!
It was overwhelming!
Just one piece of meat allowed its exhausted body to recover rapidly, like parched earth receiving the blessing of rain!
A surge of power coursed from its heart, and its entire body began to swell.
Zhang Wei playfully remarked, "Such a strong reaction?"
"It looks like you've never eaten anything good before. Did you escape right after being born, or was your previous food just fodder?"
With its strength restored, 626's courage increased again, and it stared fiercely at Zhang Wei.
Two more arms extended from its armpits, feathers protruded from its back, and its claws became even longer!
"Guba!"
"Guba guba~"
Zhang Wei sighed, "You're already repaying kindness with enmity right after filling your stomach. It seems I'll have to teach you more about moral character in the future."