Chapter 493 Willow
In the small world where Ji Changqing keeps mutant creatures, after speeding up the flow of time several times, some mutant creatures have begun to reproduce.
Animals reproduce more slowly, but mutated insects can maintain an astonishing reproductive capacity after a disaster.
However, the energy conversion provided by insects to the expansion field is far lower than that of mammals. Therefore, even though Ji Changqing knew about this matter earlier, he did not pay much attention to it.
After conducting experiments on devouring mutant animals after giving birth to cubs, Ji Changqing confirmed that the cubs could provide the same territory expansion benefits as the adults.
After devouring one of the mutant animal's cubs, Ji Changqing was pleasantly surprised to find that the resources bred out did indeed bring the same expansion benefits.
The "sustainable development of mutant organisms" plan proposed by his baby was successful.
In this environment where time is accelerated, food is plentiful, and there are no natural enemies, simply breeding these mutant creatures is enough to fully meet his current resource needs for expanding his territory.
Even if he no longer rushes to the beast tide area provided by the refuge to collect animals, the existing resource reserves have reached a completely self-sufficient level, which is enough to support him to continue expanding the size of his territory at this stage.
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A few days later, while browsing the "Encyclopedia of Love!", Ji Changqing came across the suggestion that "regular dates can enhance the relationship between lovers" and immediately decided to take He Rui to see the mutant plants observed in the field.
Before setting off, because the destination was a mountainous area, Ji Changqing handed He Rui a set of equipment.
Professional mountaineering jackets and leather boots.
After changing, He Rui caught a flash of surprise in his brother Ji's eyes.
He looked at himself in his ordinary mountaineer outfit with some confusion, not understanding what his brother Ji thought was so good-looking.
Because in recent days, the windows have been covered with black curtains that don't allow any light to see through, so I can't see what's happening outside.
So when setting off, He Rui was surprised to find that although it should have been daytime, the sky was as black as ink and it was dark.
He no longer understood the laws of the blue planet's rotation.
It is summer, but the nights are longer than the days.
Facing the unknown, he wasn't afraid, just a little lost. He felt he had to thank Brother Ji.
I discovered...when I'm with Brother Ji, I usually feel more at ease, as long as I'm not facing any desperate situations.
The climb was surprisingly easy. His Evolved physique gave him many advantages, allowing him to hike for two hours without feeling tired at all. Furthermore, although the surroundings were pitch black, his vision was not affected by the darkness.
The downside was that I got hungry in the middle and had lunch early.
The scene at the foot of the mountain clearly shows the devastation of the tsunami.
A clear flooding line divides the hillside into two different areas.
Above the line are mountains and forests that are almost completely invisible in the city, while below the line is a desolate scene eroded by sea water.
He Rui even picked up a shell while walking.
Salt crystals from the evaporation of seawater still remain on the surface of the rock, and angular gravel can be seen everywhere.
Not far above the dividing line, they saw the mutant willow tree in the distance.
At first glance, He Rui felt that it was no different from an ordinary willow tree on Earth.
The rough tree trunk is covered with mottled cracks, and the gray-brown bark is cracked like the dry back of an old man's hand.
Although it is a size larger than ordinary willow trees, the most eye-catching thing is its unusually soft branches - the slender willow branches hang down like waterfalls, almost touching the ground.
When the wind blows, thousands of willow branches sway together, making a rustling sound. In the dim light, the whole tree seems to be shrouded in a layer of shadow, exuding an indescribable eerie feeling.
But no matter how eerie it was, it still seemed unremarkable compared to the unknown giant mutant plant that was as big as an exhibition hall last time.
If Brother Ji hadn't pointed it out specifically, He Rui wouldn't have noticed its abnormality at all.
"What's so special about this tree?" He Rui pointed at the willow tree curiously and asked, "I can't tell how it's mutated at all."
Ji Changqing chuckled without saying anything, raised his hand and threw a squeaking young wild boar towards the willow tree.
The next second, those seemingly harmless willow branches suddenly came alive and wrapped around the prey layer by layer at a speed that was neither fast nor slow.
"Damn! A man-eating tree!" He Rui exclaimed.
Ji Changqing had a faint smile on his lips, "Why is it cannibalism?"
"It's just a saying." He Rui looked at the squealing wild boar being strangled and advised him ruthlessly, "Quickly take your pig back. Don't waste it. It will cost many cubic meters."
Ji Changqing nodded, and in an instant, the entire willow tree and the prey disappeared without a trace, leaving only a sudden pit in its place - it was obvious that even the roots of the tree had been completely dug out.
"Is this the only one I found?" He Rui asked, looking at the empty hillside with only a hole left.
"The conditions for the emergence of mutant plants are more stringent than those for animals," Ji Changqing explained. "The tsunami destroyed almost all vegetation in low-altitude areas, uprooting them before they had a chance to mutate."
He Rui nodded in understanding.
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