CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 54 LITTLE BRO! WHAT’S UP WITH YOUR CREATURE SKILLS?_1

"You’ve got something there. Knowing to latch onto the powerful right after being born? I see the makings of an emperor in you."

Having said that, Su Yan reached down and picked up the Twisted Tree Spirit at his feet. He wanted to examine it more closely.

On first glance, the Twisted Tree Spirit’s trunk was quite thick. Including the vines wrapped around it, it was roughly the size of a large bottle of mineral water. Its body looked completely bare, without a single branch. Only three brightly colored, verdant leaves grew on its top, fluttering in the wind. The leaves looked delicate but were an especially deep, almost unsettling green. They constantly emitted an aura of sanctity and magnanimity.

Upon closer inspection, there were strange patterns on the surface of the leaves. Asymmetrical and unrefined, they appeared utterly random. And what was bizarre was that each leaf had completely different patterns. The difference wasn’t minor; they were completely unalike. For example, one was a ⭕, and the other was a ❌. There was not a single similarity. With that being the case, it was hard not to find it strange.

Su Yan also found it baffling and curiously examined the patterns on the leaves. He almost wished he hadn’t looked. One glance gave him quite a shock, nearly scaring him stiff. He was amazed to discover that the patterns on the leaves of this Twisted Tree Spirit were actually images!

The first leaf depicted patterns of vines filling a room.

The second leaf showed his own calf.

The third leaf depicted his handsome face.

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Aren’t these three images the scenes from the perspective of the Twisted Tree Spirit? Could it be! Is its creature skill to record scenes it witnesses at a specific moment? People call it Camera Bro?

While Su Yan was musing to himself, the biological panel for the Twisted Tree Spirit happened to emerge from the depths of his mind.

[Name]: Not yet named

[Race]: Demonic Plant

[Level]: Ordinary

[Skill]: HD recording

After a quick glance at the Twisted Tree Spirit’s biological panel, Su Yan couldn’t help but wonder, "HD recording? Are you sure it isn’t photography?"

No sooner had he spoken than the Twisted Tree Spirit he was holding shook its head in a very human-like manner, seemingly denying it. Then, it suddenly pulled a face as if it were constipated. It looked like it was trying to use its skill.

Sure enough! The very next moment, Su Yan saw the patterns on the leaves of the Twisted Tree Spirit begin to change. Like an HD video camera, it was replaying the scenes it had previously seen from its own perspective.

The dynamic pattern on the first leaf displayed the rapid growth of the vines and their swift spread across the room.

The dynamic pattern on the second leaf showed the Twisted Tree Spirit uprooting itself and then going to hug his leg.

The dynamic pattern on the third leaf showed it having just clung to the leg before being grabbed.

"It really is HD recording. What kind of weird creature skills are these?" To tell the truth, Su Yan was rather baffled by the Twisted Tree Spirit’s creature skill.

Soon, Su Yan’s eyes fell on the name of the Twisted Tree Spirit; it read ’Not yet named’.

What does ’Not yet named’ mean? Does it imply that I can name it myself? Su Yan mumbled to himself.

The Twisted Tree Spirit, upon hearing this, nodded eagerly, indicating that was indeed the case. Then, it looked at Su Yan with anticipation.

Su Yan also found it amusing. After thinking for a moment, he decided to name it based on its creature skill: "Since your creature skill is HD recording, I’ll name you Mr. 91 Tree."

The Twisted Tree Spirit was dumbfounded.

Soon, the biological information panel for the Twisted Tree Spirit changed.

[Name]: Mr. 91 Tree

[Race]: Demonic Plant

[Level]: Ordinary

[Skill]: HD recording

"No way, it actually worked," Su Yan looked on, thoroughly amused.

As for the Twisted Tree Spirit, its whole face turned green, and it whined discontentedly. It seemed dissatisfied with the name Su Yan had given it and adamantly demanded a new name.

Doesn’t like this name? Fine. I’ll give you another one, Su Yan thought. He then promptly gave the Twisted Tree Spirit a name he considered ’sacred and magnanimous’.

Then quickly, the Twisted Tree Spirit’s biological information panel was updated once again.

[Name]: A Crown of Green

[Race]: Demonic Plant

[Level]: Ordinary

[Skill]: HD recording

Damn it... The Twisted Tree Spirit’s face darkened, and it unleashed a torrent of curses: "SQUAWK SQUAWK! YAMMER YAMMER! RANT RAVE!"

"Alright, stop fussing. I’ll rename you. From now on, you’ll be called Xiao Ji." Seeing the little guy protest so fiercely, Su Yan decided to give it a new name.

And as soon as he finished speaking, the Twisted Tree Spirit’s creature information panel changed again.

[Name]: Xiao Ji

[Race]: Demonic Plant

[Level]: Ordinary

[Skill]: HD recording

At that, the Twisted Tree Spirit finally quieted down. Although it still wasn’t quite satisfied with its name, at least it stopped resisting, no longer protesting with snivels and gibberish.

Su Yan put down the Twisted Tree Spirit and curiously asked, "Are you male or female?"

Xiao Ji looked utterly perplexed.

Seeing this, Su Yan tried a different way of asking: "Are you a he or a she? Masculine or feminine?"

Xiao Ji still seemed completely baffled, giving the impression it wasn’t too bright.

Su Yan gave up on this line of inquiry and instead asked, "Can you produce Exotic Flower Fruits?"

This time, the Twisted Tree Spirit seemed to understand. It immediately nodded its branches at Su Yan, indicating it could indeed produce Exotic Flower Fruits.

Su Yan was a little surprised and quickly asked, "How long does it take for you to blossom and bear fruit?"

Upon hearing this, the Twisted Tree Spirit said nothing and started to look constipated, just like it had done earlier. Is it trying hard to blossom and bear fruit?

Su Yan silently watched on, his interest inevitably piqued. If this thing can really blossom and bear fruit, and then I combine that with my Super Double ability... Wow! The possibilities are too amazing to contemplate!

Very soon, with the Twisted Tree Spirit’s effort, a small flower bloomed on its branches. Just a tiny little thing, it was about the size of a toothpick. It bloomed, but bore no fruit. And not long after blooming, it withered.

That’s it? Su Yan was somewhat speechless. He hadn’t even had time to react before the flower was gone. That was way too fast. Even a real man isn’t that fast!

Su Yan wanted to see it happen again, so he asked the Twisted Tree Spirit, "That... that thing just now. Can you do it again?"

The Twisted Tree Spirit weakly shook its branches, indicating it was completely spent. The previous blossoming process had exhausted all its Physical Strength, and it needed some time to rest and recover.

"Even though you’re a bit useless, your dopey look should be popular with young girls. Alright, from now on, you can be a pet here. I’ll take you to meet your new master."

Having said that, Su Yan walked out the door.

Seeing this, the Twisted Tree Spirit behind him immediately hobbled after him.

「In the living room」

Su Yan’s three sisters curiously examined the mini Twisted Tree Spirit.

His eldest sister, Su Yike, full of curiosity, looked up at her brother and asked, "Brother, what is this? Is it a Demons and Monsters pet?"

Su Yan replied, "Yes, that’s right."

His second sister, Su Erke, frowned and asked suspiciously, "Su Yan, where did you steal this Demons and Monsters pet from?"

Su Yan: "..."

Su Yan didn’t want to respond and tossed a tomato at his elementary school-aged second sister. Still not feeling satisfied, he then poured a bucket of cold water over her.

"Susu Guo! Susu Guo!" Little Beans, drooling, pointed at the Twisted Tree Spirit and asked, "Can this tree-tree be eaten?"

Su Yan: "..."

Su Yan still didn’t want to speak but poured Little Beans a cup of Cappuccino.

After introducing the Twisted Tree Spirit to his three sisters, Su Yan took it back to his room. He then said seriously, "We are, after all, different species, so a certain lack of trust is inevitable. So, I’ll lay down the rules upfront: I hope you won’t entertain any improper thoughts. Just be a good pet. Otherwise, I can turn you into firewood easily and cheerfully whenever I please."

Having said this, Su Yan released his powerful Rare Level Creature Pressure, frightening the Twisted Tree Spirit so much that it shivered and nodded frantically to show it understood.

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After the intimidation, Su Yan withdrew his Creature Pressure and smiled, "Of course, if you’re well-behaved, you’ll definitely be rewarded in the future."

For the next while, Su Yan left the Twisted Tree Spirit at home with his three sisters, pretended to go out on errands, and left in a hurry. Then, just after leaving, he stealthily climbed back in through the window. Although he had already employed both carrot and stick in his dealings with the Twisted Tree Spirit, he still felt uneasy and decided he had to test its loyalty.

After secretly observing for several hours, Su Yan found that the Twisted Tree Spirit was indeed quite well-behaved. It would either sit quietly to one side, motionless, watching Su Yike study, or it would join Su Erke on the sofa to watch romance soap operas, even knowing to offer a tissue during tearful scenes. Or it would nap with Little Beans anytime and anywhere, the type that wouldn’t wake up unless roused.

Although the Twisted Tree Spirit behaved impeccably throughout the observation period, Su Yan remained cautious. Late at night, when everyone else was asleep, he would quietly get up to secretly observe the Twisted Tree Spirit’s every move. After observing for some time and seeing that it remained consistently docile, Su Yan finally began to relax a little.

After all, it was still a Demonic Plant. When initially unfamiliar with such a creature, one could never be too cautious, lest a single misstep lead to eternal regret.

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