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Chapter 189 Eye of the Sky [Gugu], Combat Mission
Chapter 189 Eye of the Sky [Gugu], Combat Mission (Minor Revision)
Liu Diewu gently shook her head, making a series of graceful hand gestures with her right hand.
Soon, a nimble black shadow flew down from the trees around the pavilion and landed gently in her palm.
Fangzhou looked closely and saw that the so-called pearl bird was a small bird with elegant feathers.
It is only the size of an adult's palm, with its overall plumage being mainly bluish-gray and its tail having white spots, making it look particularly delicate and cute.
Cuckoo!
The pearl bird tilted its head affectionately and nuzzled Liu Diewu's hand.
Liu Diewu reached out and gently stroked its head with a touch of reluctance, then looked at Fang Zhou and said, "Junior Brother Fang Zhou..."
The pearl bird is one of the best scout birds for apprentices.
It has three major advantages.
First, it has a very high agility attribute, a fast flight speed, and very nimble movements, allowing it to dodge most attacks from the ground and the sky.
Secondly, it has extremely sharp vision; its pupils can adapt to various environments and lighting conditions, automatically adjusting the focus. While not comparable to high-precision cameras, it is sufficient for aerial reconnaissance.
The third and most important point is that it has a certain degree of telepathic ability.
If a natural contract is signed with it, it can share the same field of vision with the contracting party to a certain extent.
Based on these three factors, even though the Pearl Bird has almost no direct combat ability and can only run away when attacked, many apprentice-level professionals are willing to sign contracts with it and use it as a reconnaissance pet.
Meng Hongzhuang nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with longing, making no attempt to hide her affection for the Pearl Bird.
As Fang Zhou listened to Liu Diewu's introduction, he also showed some interest.
It flies fast, has good eyesight, and can share a field of view.
To be honest, the Pearl Bird's several advantages perfectly match the needs of Ark.
In comparison, its direct combat capability is completely insignificant to the Ark.
The direct combat can be left to the skeleton army and his bone spears.
Why would the Pearl Bird need to intervene?
With that thought in mind, Fang Zhou asked with a smile, "That sounds very good."
"Would Senior Sister Butterfly Dance be willing to part with it?"
At this moment, Liu Diewu had already made up her mind.
For her, the pearl bird was good, but there were other ways to scout.
Especially after some time has passed and she successfully breaks through the bottleneck and advances to the Black Iron level, the Pearl Bird, which only has the strength of a mid-level apprentice, will find it difficult to meet her needs.
On the contrary, Fang Zhou has the Evergreen Fruit in her hands, and she is about to break through to the Black Iron level, so time is of the essence.
If you miss this one, it's hard to wait for the next one.
So Liu Diewu said firmly, "Of course I'm willing."
However, despite their small size, the pearl bird is fierce and untamed.
If you're not a nature-based professional, it will take quite a bit of effort to tame them as pets.
in addition.:
Liu Diewu said somewhat embarrassedly, "My pearl bird is, after all, only a mid-level apprentice flying spirit beast."
Its value is still slightly higher than that of Changchun fruit.
Junior Fangzhou, you might need to pay the difference.
Fang Zhou replied naturally, "Of course there's no problem."
"Senior Sister Butterfly Dance, how many contribution points do you think I should add?"
Liu Diewu's eyes lit up, and she said with some anticipation, "Adult pearl birds and Changchun fruit are both rare items that are priceless."
Military academies also do not stipulate a suitable exchange rate.
Fangzhou, junior, how about adding another 50 contribution points?
I can include zebra finches' feed and training instructions.
How was it?
Fang Zhou looked at Meng Hongzhuang. Seeing her nod, he knew the price was reasonable, so he smiled and said, "50 contribution points difference, no problem, I accept."
As for the taming methods, there's no need for Senior Sister Butterfly Dance to worry about that.
Fang Zhou first took the periwinkle from the food storage box in the [Miniature Space Storage Capsule], placed it on the table, and pushed it towards Liu Diewu.
Then I opened my personal terminal and transferred 50 contribution points to her without any hesitation.
Liu Diewu first glanced enviously at the [Miniature Space Storage Capsule] in Fang Zhou's hand, then looked happily at the lush green fruit beside her. The lingering reluctance in her eyes for the Pearl Bird was quickly replaced by excitement.
She touched the pearl bird's soft feathers one last time, and then made a series of intricate hand gestures.
"Coo coo coo!"
The bewildered pearl bird shuddered, as if it had broken free from an invisible constraint.
"Watch out, it's trying to escape!"
Liu Diewu reached out her hand, wanting to help Fangzhou block the pearl bird.
However, before she could make a move, Ark, who had already taken out the [Goblin Sealing Bone Bell], rang the bone bell in his hand.
Under Su Xinyan's modification, this [Sealed Bone Bell] is no longer as simple and crude as it was in the hands of the goblin shaman, but is engraved with complex alchemical runes on its surface.
As the Ark moved, the Sealed Bone Bell began to emit a faint blue light, surrounding the Pearl Bird.
The pearl bird seemed to sense something; instead of struggling, it let out an exceptionally melodious call.
Finally, when the Ark hovered the bone bell above the pearl bird's round head, the sealed bone bell emitted an extremely clear sound.
At that moment, the pearl bird was enveloped in a soft light and gradually merged into it.
Then the light faded, and the pearl bird disappeared, leaving only a faintly glowing bone bell lying in the Ark's palm.
After the seal is sealed, the summoning begins.
Fang Zhou took a deep breath, closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and resonated his will with the energy in the [Sealed Bone Bell].
As he gently shook the bone bell, a deep and melodious sound rang out, echoing throughout the Emerald Garden.
Suddenly, a point of light appeared in the center of the sealed bone bell, gradually expanding until it formed a dazzling halo.
Within the aperture, a creature shimmering with a soft pearly sheen slowly emerged—it was the pearl bird.
Fangzhou opened his eyes and met the Pearl Bird's gaze; a wondrous telepathic connection was instantly established.
He didn't speak, but conveyed a simple command through his mind.
The pearl bird seemed to understand his wish, and lightly leaped into the sky, its wings creating shimmering halos.
As the pearl bird rose higher, Ark felt as if his consciousness had detached from his body, floating lightly along with the pearl bird.
He "saw" everything the pearl bird saw: from high above, the Emerald Garden looked like an exquisite tapestry.
The stream babbles like silver chains, the woods resemble a verdant ocean, and in the distance, the buildings of the Haicheng Military Academy stand side by side, a breathtaking sight.
After admiring it with his eyes closed for a long time, Fangzhou opened his eyes and nodded with satisfaction.
This deal was still worthwhile.
Although he could glide briefly in mid-air thanks to the power of his skeletal wings, he had never experienced anything like looking down at the earth from the perspective of a pearl bird before.
Although the Pearl Bird, a flying spirit beast, has extremely weak three-dimensional attributes except for agility.
In particular, its spiritual attributes are insufficient to sustain a state of telepathy for an extended period.
But such a brief reconnaissance was enough.
According to Ark's plan, until they obtain a flying undead summon, they will have to rely on the Pearl Bird for mid- to long-range enemy reconnaissance.
As for close-range combat, his [Soul Vision] skill is naturally a backup option.
At the current apprenticeship stage, Ark's reconnaissance system is already quite complete.
Cuckoo!
The pearl bird hopped merrily on the ark's shoulder.
Bai Xiaochun, who was standing nearby, suddenly asked, "Fang Zhou, this little bird is so cute, why don't you give it a name?"
That's a good idea.
Fang Zhou gave Bai Xiaochun an approving look, then turned to Liu Diewu and asked, "Senior Sister Diewu, did it originally have a name?"
Liu Diewu gently shook her head.
"I just tamed it, but I haven't had time to name it yet."
Why don't you, Fangzhou, give it a name now?
Fang Zhou thought for a moment, then snapped his fingers and casually said, "It keeps making 'coo coo coo' sounds, so let's just call it 'Coo Coo'."
Bai Xiaochun pouted to the side, but Meng Hongzhuang promptly clapped.
"Not bad, not bad, Fangzhou, you really know how to name things."
The name "Gugu" is both onomatopoeic and pictographic; I think Gugu would be very happy to know it had this name.
Liu Diewu slightly parted her red lips and looked at Meng Hongzhuang, whose face was full of flattery, with some surprise.
Is it that her aesthetic sense is outdated and can't keep up with the pace of today's young people?
Is the name "Gugu" as nice as Hongzhuang described?
At this moment, Bai Xiaochun also realized what was happening. She cursed him as a sycophant in her heart, but she also nodded hastily.
Unfortunately, she lacked knowledge and her academic level was not high. She racked her brains but couldn't come up with any good words. She could only keep repeating "It sounds so good" "It sounds so good".
Fangzhou nodded slightly and shook the [Sealing Bone Bell] in his hand to retract the pearl bird Gugu, which was peeking out from his shoulder.
"Since Xiao Chan and Hong Zhuang both think it's good, let's name this pearl bird Gu Gu."
To familiarize himself with the controls, Ark repeatedly performed the summoning and sealing process.
Bai Xiaochun, Meng Hongzhuang, and Liu Diewu watched Fang Zhou's actions from the side, their eyes unconsciously revealing a hint of envy.
Liu Diewu sighed softly, looking at the [Sealed Bone Bell] in Fang Zhou's hand, which was surrounded by mysterious power, and said with admiration, "It is truly a magical alchemical creation."
Without any training methods or natural talent, a wild and unruly pearl bird can be easily sealed away.
On the contrary, it makes it seem like I did a lot of useless work before.
If only I had alchemy talent! Once I break through my bottleneck and advance to the Black Iron realm, I'll definitely try my hand at being a part-time alchemist.
To forge my own wondrous artifact.
"An alchemist?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang both perked up their ears and looked at Liu Diewu with some confusion.
These first-year students are still in the foundational stage, so the military academy did not teach them any knowledge related to secondary professions.
However, Liu Diewu knew that the three people present were all first-year seed students who would soon be able to learn about secondary professions, so she did not hold back and told them everything she knew.
Fangzhou listened quietly without interrupting.
As a second-year student, Sister Butterfly Dance naturally didn't understand secondary professions as well as Instructor Su Xinyan.
Therefore, what she is saying now is all common sense that Fangzhou already learned yesterday.
However, for Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang, two complete newbies, it was like opening the door to a new world.
A blacksmith who can craft, inlay, and refine!
An alchemist who can perform alchemy and enchantment!
An alchemist who can concoct medicines and cultivate crops!
A formation master who can set up and break formations!
The two assistants listened with sparkling eyes, while Fang Zhou thoughtfully stroked his chin.
Although he speculated that the attribute panel combined with soul power might allow him to successfully juggle all secondary professions,
However, the resource of soul power has always been scarce and is needed everywhere.
If Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang could each take on a side job, it would undoubtedly save him a lot of money on soul power, which would be of great benefit to his cultivation and growth.
Shaking his head, Fang Zhou temporarily suppressed his thoughts.
These two assistants haven't even reached the intermediate level of apprentice yet.
Thinking about what kind of side job to take on is probably a bit too early.
After chatting for a while, with Liu Diewu's conscious efforts to win them over, the atmosphere among the four became increasingly warm.
At this moment, Meng Hongzhuang suddenly remembered something, rested her chin on her hands, and asked curiously, "Senior Sister Diewu, what mission were you on outside the military academy before?"
Liu Diewu took a delicate bite of the dragon fruit on the table, pursed her lips, and replied, "The military academy has various special training and combat missions for each cohort of promising students."