CHAPTER 1702: CHAPTER 1703: CHOICES

"This thing, should be able to rank among the top in the evaluation and review, right?"

Watching the skyship hovering steadily in the air, Dou Yanlan asked in surprise, and with a shrug, Feng Yuan said

"Probably not. Although it looks good, it might not meet their criteria. After all, the energy consumption of this thing is nothing to scoff at."

"Could it be... you still..."

"Mm-hmm, without modifying the energy module, this thing won’t fly for long before crashing."

Glancing at the skyship model floating beside him, Feng Yuan stated that his method wasn’t unique. However, when they heavily loaded the power and stability modules, the skyship’s built-in energy module couldn’t cope,

Even if additional energy modules were installed inside, the limited effect was due to the ship’s original power supply limit.

Only someone like Feng Yuan, who is highly familiar with all kinds of mechanical structures, could make further modifications, but even so, Feng Yuan couldn’t create too outrageous skyship models, as there were limits.

"Taking this back might let Big Cat study it; it seems to really like this thing."

Recalling something, Feng Yuan laughed and said, the skyship isn’t just popular among humans, but for Scholar Owls, such customizable and variably challenging assembly toys are quite appealing, offering them leisure time beyond research.

Thus, Scholar Owls became a major clientele for skyship models, differing from those seeking tickets, as they preferred secretive communication rather than uploading reviews. Unbeknownst to Feng Yuan, Big Cat leveraged its advantage to build a Scholar Owl network.

Though different from the Divine Beasts’ intelligence network, their communication network relies solely on the Data Domain for interaction. Here, they could use their language without needing to convert it into human language to communicate.

This unexpectedly appeared peculiar network was investigated in various places, but the hooting Scholar Owl language remains indecipherable. The Scholar Owls have never explained the network’s purpose, leaving them troubled.

Intervention? With Feng Yuan’s assistance, Big Cat has control over its portion of the Data Domain. Even Spirit Beasts attempting something won’t fare well, alongside the peculiar yet non-threatening network, so they could only secretly monitor them.

Returning to the dormitory with the shut-down skyship, Feng Yuan saw Big Cat amusingly saying

"Have you been busy with this all morning?"

Noticing Feng Yuan holding the peculiar skyship, Big Cat’s eyes brightened and hooted, Veronia glanced at Big Cat translating

"It wants to get the skyship in your hand to study its structure. Is this thing really that interesting?"

Looking curiously at the skyship model in Feng Yuan’s hand, it couldn’t grasp where the attraction lies. Although it tried, it felt it was merely an assembly toy.

"Hmm, for Big Cat and them, it might be nice, but ordinary people might not really like it."

Were it not for the tickets, Feng Yuan dared to say this thing wouldn’t be as popular. After all, not everyone likes it, but the first voyage once exclusive to elites suddenly became available to everyone. Of course, this sparked public enthusiasm; even just taking photos was worth the effort.

"Because of that mundane first-flight experience? Quite peculiar indeed."

Sitting on the sofa, Veronia set her parasol aside saying, although it hadn’t experienced this in modern times, in the Mythical Era, it did have similar experiences with banquets, excursions, and even hunts, albeit content changes, the purpose remained social.

Unable to understand why ordinary people cared so much about things unrelated to them, Feng Yuan helplessly said

"It’s considered a rare experience, so it’s not strange they are tempted."

"What about you? Aren’t you tempted?"

Glancing at Feng Yuan, Veronia showed a slightly odd smile, stunned for a moment, Feng Yuan shook his head saying

"I’m indifferent, just a skyship after all, even if it can fly, it’s just so-so. Truly playing would take Maomu City into the skies, although doing so easily causes trouble."

Stifling laughter, Veronia looked at Feng Yuan saying

"Only you can speak so casually about it; for them, it’s possibly a very challenging thing."

"Not necessarily, there were many sky palaces in Ancient Ruins, though immobile, floating in the air was possible."

"By the way, Xiao Ji should be nearing evolution, right?"

Saying this, Feng Yuan suddenly turned to Xiao Ji beside him. Hearing Feng Yuan’s words, Xiao Ji paused, shaking its head excitedly, Veronia said with a peculiar smile

"Even it hasn’t noticed any signs of evolution, why are you so sure?"

"I don’t believe you haven’t noticed the energy within it is transforming, but the Wind and Death Attribute? You are certainly greedy."

Patting Xiao Ji’s head, Feng Yuan said helplessly. Although he doesn’t want Xiao Ji to evolve quickly, when it reached the natural evolution stage, he wouldn’t force suppression. During this period, Kong Qing was preparing for the subsequent evolution. Spirit Beast evolving from the Good Level to the Elite Level was a hurdle, Feng Yuan estimates with Xiao Ji’s current energy accumulation rate it’ll complete evolution preparation in about six months.

Kong Qing was in a similar situation. Though Kong Qing’s evolution completion time was short, given its previous suppression situation, Feng Yuan estimates it’s now entering the normal evolution preparation stage.

Upon learning from Feng Yuan that the earliest attempt at evolution might be in six months, the previously excited Xiao Ji suddenly drooped, looking at Feng Yuan confused why he teased it like that.

"I don’t think Xiao Ji needs to do anything during the evolution preparation stage, as it... is a special existence."

Looking skeptically at Feng Yuan, Veronia was unsure what he aimed to do. According to its perspective, Xiao Ji need not do anything, just wait for the phase to end and evolve, while Kong Qing was a bit problematic as it aimed to be a Pioneer, so its evolution couldn’t follow the Divine Beasts’ power route.

Otherwise, the subsequent Homeward Snakes couldn’t follow its evolution path, as other Homeward Snakes lack Divine Beasts’ Authority and Power.

"Hmm, what do you think about letting Xiao Ji simultaneously hold Wind, Fire, and Death attributes?"

"Not impressive, ordinarily, they’d only possess attributes they can control. Where do you think it gets Wind and Fire?"

Rolling her eyes, Veronia said irritably, eyeing Kong Qing, Feng Yuan laughed saying

"Of course, during the evolution preparation phase, this period’s meaning is just this, reaching the current stage’s peak, capable only of stockpiling power for evolution prep, and during this time, intervention in evolution is easiest."

Eyes brightened, Xiao Ji spread its wings, making a sticky sound rubbing against Feng Yuan, pushing Xiao Ji away, Feng Yuan said helplessly

"It’s just a suggestion. I can’t promise it’s feasible, only to say try, but maintaining the Wind Attribute shouldn’t be a big issue."

Unclear of the specifics, Feng Yuan confirmed Xiao Ji still retained the Wind Attribute. Yet, if left to natural evolution, in the next evolution form it might lose the Wind Attribute altogether.

Regarding multi-attributes? Homeward Snake embodies the dual attributes of Poison and Space, even for Kong Qing, the Space Series Divine Beast, thus prompting Feng Yuan’s special thoughts on evolution preparation period.

Looking at Feng Yuan, Xiao Ji rubbed against him calling eagerly, Veronia glanced at Xiao Ji saying

"It hopes to attempt mastering Fire Power, or rather, it hopes to try your mentioned three attributes."