LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 871 - The First Platinum Race?
Chapter 871: The First Platinum Race?
When it saw Su Yang, Little Hus sniffed at Su Yang’s feet. After a while, it raised its head and said, “Su Yang! Did you get something good?”
Su Yang took a glance at it and felt that the dog really had a very sharp nose. ‘It knows all the treasures I get.’
Therefore, Su Yang did not hide anything from it. As he walked down the stairs, he explained to Little Hus that he had just obtained the Platinum Point.
Hearing that the Platinum Point could promote a monster to become a Platinum Race, granting them the power to reproduce, Little Hus’s eyes widened!
When Su Yang saw how tempted it was, he kicked it in annoyance. “Don’t think too much about it. This function is only decent on the surface. I took a look at the price. Both you and Janet are too expensive. I can’t afford it.”
Little Hus stuck out its tongue and asked eagerly, “How much?”
Su Yang said, “The two of you add up to tens of millions of coins.”
Little Hus’s head drooped.
As one of the earliest monsters to accompany Su Yang, Little Hus knew how rare coins were. It also knew that 10 million coins was an impossible task for Su Yang.
When Su Yang saw that it was dispirited, he comforted, “It’s alright. You’re still young.
“Plus, Janet also has his own career.
“The two of you are not in a hurry to get married, nor are you in a hurry to reproduce. So… be patient. Perhaps it will be easy for me to earn tens of millions of coins in the future?”
Su Yang was not lying to Little Hus. After all, if he really controlled Central Asia and Korea, it would be too easy for him to affect people’s lives.
If the price of petrol dropped drastically, it could probably benefit tens of millions of citizens. It would be very easy to harvest tens of millions of coins.
‘If there is a country… That doesn’t get affected by petrol’s price drop, I could just add a supplementary clause and force it to reduce costs by proportion when signing the contract.
‘As for Korea… That should be very simple as well. After all, this is a game of chess between big countries. A political move should probably earn me a lot of the citizen’s coins.’
Hence, in Su Yang’s opinion, once he realized the next step of his plan, he could even help Zhao Licheng, Xue Ya, and the rest, let alone Little Hus and Janet’s reproduction!
‘Still…’
At the thought of this, Su Yang suddenly thought of a serious problem. ‘Little Hus and Janet seem to be male though… Even if they have reproductive abilities, could they reproduce?!’
Su Yang looked at Little Hus, who had become lively again because of his consolation. There was a strange look in his eyes. ‘Have you misunderstood the essence of the issue at hand, you d*mn dog?
‘The reason why you and Janet can’t have children is not because you can’t reproduce, but because you are of the same gender!
‘God!’
Su Yang was afraid that Little Hus might get agitated and bite him, so he did not dare to bring this up.
He left the castle with Little Hus, who kept telling him how much it loved Janet and how much it wanted to give birth to a life with Janet, and went to the [Satellite Launching Rocket Base] on Socot Island.
If he wanted to occupy or rule those two regions and countries, he definitely could not do something as simple as scheming like Japan. Instead, he needed to have the corresponding strength.
Hence, Su Yang thought of the satellite in the sky.
Su Yang remembered that his own satellite could be equipped with many “parts” such as Intercontinental Missiles, Earth Trajectory Cannons, and so on.
‘Although these weapons might not be as destructive as the nuclear weapons of a few superpower countries, they are still quite intimidating.
‘Moreover, I might be able to obtain a nuclear weapon if he leveled up a few more times.’
At that thought, Su Yang clicked on the screen in the middle of the rocket base. In front of Su Yang were all sorts of things that could be upgraded by satellites.
[Earth Trajectory Cannon: 10,000,000 coins for ground facilities, 15,000,000 coins for sky facilities.]
[Intercontinental Missile Group: 3,000,000 coins for ground facilities, 4.5 million coins for sky facilities.]
[Space Station: Setting up 1,000,000 coins for ground facilities, 1.5 million coins for sky facilities.]
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In the detailed introduction, Su Yang also saw the parts that could be selected.
For example, once the Earth Trajectory Cannon was installed successfully, it could hit any target on the ground or in the air after charging.
Its attack power was comparable to a top-notch missile.
To put it bluntly, this was a weapon that could be purchased and enjoyed infinitely.
The Intercontinental Missiles, on the other hand, were different from the Earth Trajectory Cannons. Su Yang would have to buy missiles separately, so the power of the missiles did not have much to do with the facility itself, but the amount of missiles bought.
The more powerful the missile, the higher the price.
Meanwhile, the 3 to 4 million coins spent were all used to build the facility. After all, it was easy to build such a weapon on the ground, but outside of Earth, in space, there were too many factors to consider, such as recoil or energy dissipation. Therefore, the price was relatively high.
As a result, things like space stations were much cheaper.
After Su Yang read through all the details, he thought about it and decided to set up an Intercontinental Missile as a deterrent.
Even though it was a little painful, Su Yang knew that he would not be able to get it without paying a price. With sufficient strength, he could earn more in the future.
This was an investment for the future!
Su Yang clicked on the Intercontinental Missile installation button. To save 1.5 million coins, Su Yang chose to build it on the ground and launch it into the sky.
As for the launch location, of course, Su Yang could not launch it in Hawaii anymore. After all, this was the abdomen of America and it would attract too much attention.
Therefore, Su Yang planned to descend into the virtual world and launch it at Yemen.
After all, through the various operations of the Clown Sea Serpent, Yemen had now become his sole authority. Even if other countries discovered it, Yemen could still make an official response to cover it up.
After deciding on the plan, Su Yang took another look at the mechanical hands that were assembling the components from the platform. Then, he left the mountain with Little Hus.
On the way down the mountain, Little Hus kept nagging at Su Yang. “Su Yang! Su Yang!
“You just spent 4 million coins so casually?!”
Su Yang corrected him. “3 million coins.”
Little Hus said, “There’s no difference! If you saved up more, you could have promoted Janet and myself to become Platinum Races!”
Su Yang glanced at it and decided to ignore the dog’s failed mathematics.
‘Save up more? Another 7 more times of 3 million coins?
‘Is that seriously called saving up!
‘Besides, has it not heard of this famous saying before? Money isn’t saved, but earned!
‘Fine, I’m the person who came up with that famous saying…’
Perhaps because of the Platinum Race, Little Hus was very excited on the way down the mountain. Even though it was ignored by Su Yang, it kept jumping up and down on all fours, circling around Su Yang.
It did not look like a dog at all, but like a little lamb.
Su Yang was annoyed by it. He stopped and glared at it. “Why are you always circling around me?”
Little Ha said slyly, “You’re walking too slowly. Look, even if I circle around you, I can catch up to the speed of your descent.”
Su Yang was speechless.
‘Fine. You win.’
Su Yang ignored it and continued walking.
This time, Little Hus was much more obedient and did not circle around Su Yang anymore. However, it followed behind Su Yang and hopped around.
Since it did not disturb him, Su Yang ignored it.
Su Yang walked down the mountain towards the castle. When he passed by Netherworld Village, he took a glance inside.
Ever since Su Yang upgraded the circus into a village, Netherworld Village had become much livelier. This was because many secondary little monsters would return to Netherworld Village to stay or rest after completing their missions.
Let’s not forget that Su Yang had too few helpers at that time. Hence, he resurrected a large number of little monsters.
Therefore, other than the trusted aides like Zhao Licheng and the Clown Sea Serpent, there were also ordinary little monsters who were only responsible for security, support, and transmitting messages.
When they saw Su Yang looking over, the villagers of Netherworld Village stopped and bowed to him. Su Yang smiled back.
On the way back to the castle, Su Yang thought that he might be able to change the environment of Netherworld Village a little when he was free so that it would be more livable.
As a boss, Su Yang was quite competent.
Back at the castle, Su Yang kicked Little Hus, who was following beside him, and told it to find a place to play by itself. Meanwhile, Su Yang was preparing to return to the study room to read some books and sort out his plans.
However, before Su Yang could kick him, Little Hus suddenly screamed, “Ah!”
Su Yang was confused.
“Why are you yelling?!
“I haven’t kicked you at all!”
Little Hus said, “Su Yang! It’s not that. I found a fragrance.”
“Fragrance?” Su Yang looked at it suspiciously. “What fragrance?”
The little husky raised its paw and pointed forward. “There it is!”
Su Yang followed Little Hus’s paw and saw… A Little Monster Bean.
The Little Monster Bean looked impressive as it lectured the other Little Monster Beans.
Of course, Su Yang could not understand what it was saying because it was all “Dou, Dou, Dou”. However, judging from its tone and actions, as well as the obedient expressions of the other Little Monster Beans, Su Yang felt that it was probably giving a lecture.
‘Which Little Monster Bean is that? How’s it behaving so arrogantly?’
Su Yang’s gaze fell on the scarf around Little Monster Bean’s neck. There was a huge number 17 on it.
‘Huh? Isn’t that the Little Monster Bean who often acts up, isn’t disciplined, and never works?
‘Plus, it should have a “sister” who’s always by its side, right?’
Just as Su Yang was thinking about this, a Little Monster Bean wearing a scarf with 18 on it ran over from afar while carrying a small plate. There were two cubes of beef on the plate. It looked like someone in the family was eating the leftovers.
It happily carried the small plate to its “brother” and handed it over.
Facing No. 18, No. 17’s attitude was much friendlier. It touched No. 18’s round head, then picked up a piece of beef and stuffed it into No. 18’s mouth. Then, he picked up another piece and threw it into its own mouth, continuing to lecture the Little Monster Beans in front of him.
‘It really is those two. They actually haven’t exploded yet?’
Ever since the Little Monster Bean was born, Su Yang had discovered the characteristics of their race… Explosion is art.
They really had all sorts of artistic explosiveness!
If they were not in the mood, they would explode! If they were unhappy, they would explode! If they were happy, they would still explode!
The worst part was that they would also explode if they had no work to do!
After all… It was in their race’s characteristics to be hardworking. If they did not have enough work, they would be bored to the point of exploding, which made… Like hell it makes sense!
What kind of weird racial characteristics is that!
Because of these weird racial characteristics, the Little Monster Beans in Su Yang’s house changed batch after batch, like chives being chopped off.
‘Who knows how many Little Monster Beans have been changed with the same numbers.
‘Yet, among them, there are two anomalies who still haven’t exploded, No. 17 and No. 18.
‘Strange.
‘I suppose every race has their own anomalies indeed.’
At that thought, Su Yang asked Little Deeny about it. After confirming that it was still the original No. 17 and No. 18, Su Yang looked at Little Hus. “They’re the ones with the fragrance?”
Little Hus nodded vigorously and said, “Yes, and they smell very fragrant!”
‘Very fragrant?’
Su Yang asked curiously, “They have been with us for more than a year. If there was really a fragrance, shouldn’t you have smelled it long ago? Why did it suddenly just show up?”
Little Hus looked confused.
After a moment, it said, “Maybe… Before today, it had no potential? But, it does now?”
This way of saying it was like saying that he was the last place in the year. He did not study, did not read, did not even cheat, and suddenly got first place!
‘What the heck is this!
‘Deus Ex Machina?
‘Soul Penetration?
‘What a joke.’
Su Yang looked at Little Hus with a weird expression. ‘Is this guy trying to scare me and change the topic?
‘How could such a thing…
‘Hang on?’
At that moment, Su Yang’s eyes lit up.
‘This might actually be possible!
‘Even though No. 17 hasn’t changed, I have! I can now enlighten them into Platinum Races!
‘This is something I couldn’t do in the past.
‘These Little Monster Beans…
‘They were a gift from the system on my birthday, and they’ve got a unique ability to reproduce.
‘According to the Platinum Race’s requirement, as long as the little monster’s race could reproduce, when one individual manages to break through to human form, their entire race would be upgraded to become a Platinum Race!
‘Previously, I was unable to enlighten them to become Platinum Races, so No. 17’s potential could not be brought out. However, now that I can do this, its potential has been revealed!
‘That’s it, that must be what’s happening!
‘So… I’ve suddenly obtained my first Platinum Race?!
‘A Platinum Race evolved from Little Monster Beans?
‘What kind of magical little monster would they become?’
For a moment, Su Yang felt that there was a silver lining. After all, the conditions of the Platinum Race were too difficult and harsh. He thought that he would have to wait for a long time before he could obtain the first race.
Hence, he did not expect it to happen so soon!
With that thought in mind, Su Yang dashed towards the Little Monster Bean excitedly. He grabbed No. 17 and laughed. “Come on, my dear beanie…”
The other Little Monster Beans were shocked speechless.