Chapter 1029: Chapter 1029

1029: Chapter 1115: Metamorphosis 1029: Chapter 1115: Metamorphosis Fortunately, Lu Ping’an’s ranking wasn’t low, and he was selected in the middle turns.

Moreover, because of his obvious refusal, and that he rejected a strongman, many speculated that he must have already had a “teammate”.

Thus, no one chose him midway through.

After all, though the right to refuse was no longer theirs, if the “teammate” held any dissatisfaction, it would be like joking with one’s own life.

Especially since in the video, Lu Ping’an hadn’t shown the kind of strength that made him a “must-pick unless banned”.

Finally, it was his turn.

“I choose Qian Xiaomu.”

As these words were spoken, even without looking around, Lu Ping’an knew countless gazes were fixated on him.

And when the camera shifted to the cute Xiao Mu…

instantly, a wave of astonishment swept through the audience and the ship.

Er, let’s forget it then, reputation and all that, I can do without it, since I am Su Xi now, not Lu Ping’an!

“To reject such a beautiful blonde older sister and choose someone …”

“He really is a pervert…”

“Even if it’s about strength, it shouldn’t be …”

Although Lu Ping’an’s reputation hadn’t been definitively sealed due to the limited information leaked, it had probably already been half buried.

Especially when too many eyes were watching, causing Xiao Mu to feel quite uncomfortable; when she timidly ran over to hide behind Lu Ping’an, the uproar intensified…

“…It’s definitely that, isn’t it?”

In any case, setting aside Lu Ping’an’s reputation for the moment, after making this choice, he truly felt like the star of death was hanging above his head.

He seemed to have really angered the girl.

“…I hope Eve will listen to my explanation.”

As for Big Cat, who knew Little Eve best, her brief and forceful echo confirmed Lu Ping’an’s concerns.

Alright, it looks like it was no use trying to reason.

But at this moment, Lu Ping’an didn’t have the time to consider all the what-ifs.

The Martial Fight Festival was limited in time, and they couldn’t possibly give the contestants too much time to adjust.

The second round was just two hours away; it was about time to eat something and regain some strength.

There wasn’t even enough time to heal wounds and practice to adjust one’s condition, let alone take a short nap to restore spirit.

“…..Xiao Mu, want to go for the buffet?”

Xiao Mu is going to find Grandpa to tell him the good news!” the little girl said as she stood with her hands on her hips, brimming with pride.

At her words, Lu Ping’an was taken aback; he finally remembered what he was missing.

He looked around and saw no one.

Clearly, Old Qian hadn’t planned to show up in front of his granddaughter, otherwise he would have come by now.

Lu Ping’an sighed; he had some unpleasant suspicions, but for now, he needed to deal with the little girl…

“He definitely already knows…

Xiao Mu, go play the game console in my room first.

I’ll get you some cake and soda, do you want cherry flavor…”

As he talked, the little girl’s attention was diverted to the tasty treats and fun games.

Since he had promised to take care of her, Lu Ping’an checked her condition; she was in pretty good shape, with wounds but nothing serious, just requiring some simple bandaging.

The little girl happily ran off to play games, and it appeared that aside from being considerably drained of energy, there were no significant problems.

His condition had already fully recovered.

“This time, I deeply realized that I am no longer human…”

At this moment, not a single wound could be found on Lu Ping’an’s body.

Not to mention injuries, even his aura had returned to calm, his physical and spiritual power may not be in their best state, but they had nearly fully recovered.

As a third-tier profession, Lu Ping’an hadn’t held high expectations for the Parasitic Tree.

Due to Professor Wen’s precedent, Lu Ping’an originally considered it a research-oriented profession, used to “become one with plants and shift perspectives” to push the limits of one’s capabilities.

What he valued most at that time was actually improving the “operability of tentacles” to enhance the control of his combat platform…

his concept was akin to having auxiliary arms like Doctor Octopus.

But he had actually underestimated this profession…

Professor Wen being a weakling didn’t mean the “Parasitic Tree” was a weakling!

There’s an unwritten rule in the world of professionals that’s still recognized, which is that great power often means terrible cost, and conversely, terrible cost is basically synonymous with corresponding massive gains.

“How could a profession that one undergoes to no longer be human be weak…”

Professor Wen was right, the Parasitic Tree itself didn’t have any offensive or combat power to speak of, it simply turned you into a “half plant-person,” merging you with some kind of plant.

It’s true that the Parasitic Tree relied entirely on “symbiotic plants” for sustenance.

Professor Wen used the “Symbiotic Banyan’s” kilometers-long root network for a neural connection that covered the entire botanical garden.

Nearly zero combat power, but functionally able to link and communicate with countless plants at the same time, understand their conditions, and continuously adjust the ecological environment of the plants…

If the demand was for an academic-type Gardener, this ability was way more valuable than pure combat prowess.

“….oh, fully recovered.”

Lu Ping’an had tried outrageous actions like head-butting iron, shoulder-banging bone, foot-stomping knives, and now, all wounds had healed.

Now, he literally felt his health returning with every breath he took.

“…Is this the regenerative ability of a Divine lineage Magic Plant?”

If the Parasitic Tree profession entirely relied on symbiotic Demon Plants for sustenance, then wouldn’t getting a symbiotic Demon Plant of outrageous strength directly skyrocket his capabilities?

Under Lu Ping’an’s skin, vine-like patterns spread faintly, covered by a pale golden flame.

With each breath, Lu Ping’an felt his physical and spiritual powers rapidly recovering.

“The combat power of the Parasitic Tree?

Hmm, it’s better not to expect too much, but there is still something to look forward to.

Once you coexist with a Magic Plant, you naturally inherit its regenerative ability…”

Professor Wen had said this initially.

The most obvious difference between plants and animals is probably that “virtually invulnerable body” and “almost unlimited regenerative/replicative capabilities.”

Even if an entire forest was burned down, unless the roots are dug out completely, in a few years, the ground would sprout trees again, and a new forest would return.

Most plants don’t even have the concept of “vital parts,” any wound can be easily “renewed,” and hollow trees can live for hundreds of years.

“…This is the greatest harvest from the Silent Mountain Range World.”

The being that Lu Ping’an coexisted with was a miracle that should not have existed.

Its genetic source was a super-class Magic Plant of undefined grade (a gift from Liu Zibei), that Magic Plant from Earth had fused with the studies of the Sun God from the Foreign Domain, and with the catalyst of Lu Ping’an’s abilities, it created that incredible product.

Such Magic Plants were impossible to grade because they could never naturally arise on Earth.

The “treasure” Lu Ping’an obtained from his desperate endeavors in the Exotic Realm, after this not so short period of growth, had finally matured.

That moment also meant that Lu Ping’an’s physical body had completely undergone “transformation.”

For a Magic Plant of this grade, what was regenerating a wound?

Even if completely severed, as long as there was nourishment, it would rapidly grow back.

Physical strength, power, spiritual force, along with the recovery ability Lu Ping’an had always anticipated, were all rewarded through this “answer.”

This, the harvest Lu Ping’an gained from his initial adventures in the Exotic Realm, was the foundation of his current strength.

The Parasitic Tree itself didn’t provide any combat power, but that transformed Magic Plant flesh was in itself the most outrageous hardware feedback.

Of course, the key to all this was Lu Ping’an’s willingness to take the risk…

if he had stayed on Earth, he would have never obtained a “symbiotic Demon Plant” of this level.

“Alright, I can prepare for the next match now.”

The vine-like patterns on his skin had returned to normal.

Amidst some incredulous stares, Lu Ping’an began to warm up, ready for the next matchup.

And also, due to his combat style that utilized incredible “trading blows for blows” and “high-speed regeneration” characteristics, along with the Magical Vines under him, “Su Xi” had also garnered a rather subtle nickname.

“‘Immortal Tree Man,’ huh?