Bolikri and Grey Wolf also noticed the commotion coming from the Dragon's Nest.
However, they both wore expressions of reverence and didn't dare to disturb their master.
[Master has evolved again. What extraordinary talent! Truly befitting an exotic dragon species.]
Bolikri smacked his dog-like mouth, his admiration for the Black Dragon boss nearly overflowing.
Only by working diligently, creating more vicious traps, and building a more magnificent Dragon's Nest could he repay the Black Dragon boss's kindness.
...
"Pain pain pain pain aaaaargh~"
"Hmm hmm hmm aaaaargh hmm hmm..."
Su Nian couldn't make a sound, so he could only wail silently in his heart.
Looking back at all the transmigrators throughout history.
So many predecessors who followed the path of becoming exotic beasts.
They experienced countless dangers before finally becoming supreme beasts and ultimate beings.
But looking at himself.
It seemed his greatest danger was this damned system.
Every modification felt like his tendons were being pulled out and his skin flayed off.
It could protect his vocal cords, but couldn't it block his pain receptors too?
Su Nian complained while rolling on the ground in agony.
That feeling of extreme pain without being able to cry out was like having terrible stomach cramps while sitting on the toilet.
Despite sitting there for ages, but... achieving nothing.
This must be the system's revenge!
Half an hour later, the modification was complete.
Thankfully, Su Nian had enough sense to roll toward the forest. Otherwise, the Dragon's Nest with its newly built walls would have been destroyed.
The forest where Su Nian had performed his death rolls was now unrecognizable. Those once lush and verdant trees now lay scattered in all directions.
The miserable scene resembled a group of muscular men who had been trampled by a horde of lolis.
Now Su Nian was properly coiled on a rocky cliff, observing his new form through the system's viewing screen.
[Congratulations, host, modification complete]
[Your inheritance advancement sleep time has been significantly reduced]
[You have obtained Molten Heart, increasing overall burst power by 50%, breath weapon power by 50%, and you've become more majestic]
"Not bad, not bad..."
Su Nian examined the molten circuits on his chest, very smugly turning in a circle. Previously, only his throat would expand and light up when he was about to breathe fire.
Now, without even using his dragon breath,
From his throat all the way down to his tail, complex web-like molten circuits glowed.
He wasn't sure how much stronger he'd become.
But cool? Definitely cool.
Back when he was just an internet-addicted teenager, Su Nian had always lived by one principle:
You might play badly, but you must look good doing it.
Whatever collector skins or ultimate skins were available, he'd get them first. That way, during team fights, he could intimidate enemies with flashy effects.
Even if he got himself killed.
At least he'd be a stylish corpse, right?
"System, what exactly does this 'overall burst power' mean? Do you have a more specific comparison?"
Su Nian flexed his dragon claws, feeling as if nothing had changed after the modification.
[Host, why don't you try breathing out?]
Breathing out?
Blowing smoke rings was Su Nian's specialty.
Without hesitation, Su Nian exhaled.
Surprisingly, the steam he breathed out remained condensed instead of dispersing, shooting forward like an arrow for seven or eight meters before gradually dissipating.
Su Nian: "...?(?'?'? ?)?"
"System, we're in a Western fantasy world. You're making me feel like I should go practice immortal cultivation instead."
Su Nian scratched his chin with his hind claw, now fully understanding what this "burst power" meant.
Though it didn't seem to increase his strength or speed,
It improved the efficiency of using strength and speed within a unit of time.
Anna would be happier in the future.
But now there was a problem: with a Molten Heart glowing on his chest, how could he cuddle with Anna?
Su Nian looked at his chest and immediately frowned.
This effect was real, not just some simple light show. It was scorching hot. If he tried to cuddle with Anna, wouldn't he end up cooking her?
This was something he definitely couldn't solve on his own, so he had to ask the system for help.
"System, can we do something about this molten core? It looks cool, but having it like this all the time is really inconvenient."
[Based on host's concerns, we recommend purchasing the Nine Provinces Divine Ice Core Water Cooling System]
"What the hell? A water cooling system!?"
"I'm a dragon! A DRAGON!"
"Not a computer tower!!!"
Su Nian mentally roared at the system.
He was convinced the system had some serious issues. First a cooling system, what next? Thermal paste on his forehead?
[Please remain calm, host. This system is a joint product of technology and high-fantasy elements. Installing a cooling system on host is simple]
[Besides, this is currently the best solution to host's problem]
[After installing the cooling system, the Molten Heart's temperature will decrease to 38.6°C when not activated, and will be protected by an outer layer of biological membrane]
"Fine."
Su Nian compromised. Cooling system it is.
Computer dragon it is...
As long as he could cuddle with Anna, he'd be fine even if they turned him into a Transformer.
[Host has agreed to modification. This modification will consume 10,000 system points. The process will involve mild discomfort. Begin?]
"Begin."
Another 10,000 system points gone.
Su Nian's heart was bleeding.
This type of modification had a high discrepancy rate.
So even though its function was very limited, the price remained steep.
Soon, a piercing pain came from the right side of his heart.
That was where the Molten Heart was located, right next to his dragon heart, with energy flowing between them.
But now, Su Nian felt a small foreign object between his two hearts, emitting a cool, refreshing sensation.
It actually felt quite comfortable.
Like having an air conditioner installed inside his body.
[Modification complete. Molten Heart surface temperature reduced to 38.6°C. Please perform self-inspection]
"Not bad, System-san, your speed is getting faster and faster~"
Su Nian satisfactorily stroked his chest.
The scorching sensation was gone.
The Molten Heart wasn't completely exposed anymore but was wrapped in a translucent, crystal-like membrane.
Not only did it look good, but he could also continue cuddling with Anna.
The cost was high, but worth it.
Let's go see what his little treasure was doing?
With that thought, Su Nian pushed off forcefully with both claws, and the entire dragon shot into the air with a "whoosh." This launch speed was much faster than before.
...
Meanwhile.
Seeing that Su Nian's evolution would still take some time.
And finding it boring to watch the kobolds work, Anna once again found herself with nothing to do.
Whenever she wasn't by her brother's side.
Even the most interesting things became dull.
But as long as her brother was beside her, even staring blankly at the sky was incredibly wonderful.
What should she do now?
Anna wrinkled her delicate nose. The hot weather made her skin feel sticky, and even her fox tail behind her was somewhat damp.
"It seems like it's been a long time since I've bathed."
"Let's go take a bath~"
"Bath bath, smell nice nice, brother will definitely like Anna more."
Thinking of this, Anna's lips curled into a sweet smile as she skipped toward the safe water area that Su Nian had specifically designated. """
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