Golden Chicken X Golden Egg

Nearly a year and a half has passed since I inexplicably transmigrated into this body.

This period of time wasn't long, but it wasn't short either; at least Kevin had gradually gotten used to this world.

As time went by, Kevin's understanding of the pharmaceutical field deepened.

At the same time, his own strength and Nen power also grew stronger day by day.

He relied on his Nen ability.

As a result, the quality of the potions he can make also increases accordingly.

However, Kevin was now facing a bottleneck.

A year and a half has passed since he transmigrated to this world. Although this body originally had a certain foundation, it must be admitted that its foundation is actually not outstanding.

This is certainly due to the original physical characteristics of the body.

This body granted Kevin additional Nen ability, as well as absolute control over Nen Aura due to the unexpected situation caused by the death of the other party and his own transmigration.

Both of these are very powerful "golden touches".

Kevin's Nen ability is Enhancement Type, but his original body was Specialization Type. From a physical standpoint, this body is not a good match for Enhancement Type.

After all, the soul has been replaced, so of course there will be all sorts of problems.

The characteristic of good physique that the Enhancement Type possesses is completely absent in this body.

Therefore, Kevin, with the help of drugs and combined with high-intensity training, greatly improved his physical strength.

It has even reached its current limit.

This is a highly intensive change caused by the medication.

At this stage, one should tap into the body's potential and unleash more energy.

However, this has also encountered bottlenecks.

If you spend a lot of time training slowly, your strength will certainly continue to improve, but it is basically impossible to achieve a rapid breakthrough in strength in a short period of time.

This is also a problem brought about by time travel.

Kevin has some talent, but such talent is limited in certain situations.

Without the aid of the potion, his training in Nen ability, including the exploration of Nen Aura, can only be described as "not bad."

At this moment, the potions Kevin currently possesses are no longer sufficient to fundamentally enhance his strength.

[Power Potion] is no longer effective in enhancing Nen Aura, after all, it is only a C-class potion.

The Digestion Potion was completely ineffective, because the key to limiting Kevin's strength was his physical limits.

Moreover, the food he can eat now is ultimately limited; even if it were all replaced with high-energy foods, the amount he could actually consume would still be limited.

In this situation, a change of approach is necessary.

Initially, when Kevin was concocting potions, he could only make reasonable combinations based on the "materials" he had on hand.

After all, the materials he could obtain at that time were extremely limited, and he could only make full use of these limited resources to strengthen himself.

Therefore, the effectiveness of the potion depends on the combination of materials he has, rather than his own subjective will and ideas.

It was a last resort; that was all the materials we had.

But now, Kevin is no longer lacking in materials.

A considerable amount of various and complex materials had accumulated. Although these materials were not necessarily of high grade, they could all attract I.

To awaken his inner desires.

Moreover, he has now become a Professional Hunter, and his strength is not to be underestimated; it's time for him to take the initiative.

The approach should shift from determining the medication based on available materials to identifying the required medication first, and then searching for the corresponding materials.

So, what kind of medicine does he need right now?

"It can achieve bursts of energy, increase or restore gas volume."

This is the type of potion he needs, a conclusion drawn from his experience using [Power Potion].

During the use of his [Blank Meteor], he can achieve basic growth by remembering the effects of the potion.

However, the prerequisite is that the potion used must have this ability, and it must be of a higher level than the [Power Potion].

Otherwise, it may not achieve the desired effect.

Having clarified this goal, Kevin began to consider what materials he would need.

After repeatedly refining potions and gaining a thorough understanding of various medicinal herbs, Kevin was confident that he could find some clues.

And he did indeed put it into action.

Persistence pays off, and he finally found a clue.

[The Golden Egg]

Doesn't that sound strange? It's like something out of a fable.

However, unlike the world before, in this world full of extraordinary power, Demonic Beast, Phantom Beast, and Rare Beast do exist in the wild.

Through various information recorded by Hunter x Hunter, Kevin was surprised to discover that this chicken truly existed; it was a Rare Beast.

Although specific information is still lacking, it has indeed been discovered by some people, and there are related records and clues.

More importantly, the Golden Egg laid by this chicken are auctioned off, as are specimens made from its body.

Intelligence indicates that the Golden Egg and the specimen originated from the same person.

Of course, this person was not Begel.

Kevin was unable to find any clues as to who took the chicken specimen, nor did he obtain any relevant information.

However, he did find a clue about the "Golden Egg".

Two years ago, Begel won the bid for this Golden Egg.

That's why Kevin came here.

I'll also try to acquire a new client.

At this moment, Begel listened quietly as Kevin explained his purpose, gazing at him intently.

"I won't lie to you, the main reason I bid for this Golden Egg was because I sensed that it contained some kind of active substance."

I'm a Conservation hunter, so you should understand why I'm doing this.

Upon hearing this, Kevin nodded. In fact, he had already guessed this when he found out about the news.

Begel most likely intended to hatch Golden Chicken from this Golden Egg, which aligns perfectly with his profession as Conservation hunter, and indeed it does.

However, Begel shook his head regretfully and said, "I still underestimated this Rare Beast. Although this Golden Egg is alive, it's essentially the same as the difference between a regular chicken egg and a fertilized egg."

Kevin nodded knowingly; the explanation was simple, straightforward, and easy to understand.

Most eggs we eat are not fertilized, and even if we try to incubate them, they won't hatch into chicks.

This Golden Egg might be a similar case.

After saying that, Begel stood up.

"Alright, since you sold me so many potions, I'll show them to you."

After all, Kevin was a good friend, and the Golden Egg wasn't exactly a valuable collectible for him, so he agreed after a moment's thought.

As he spoke, he picked up his suitcase and walked out, but turned back at the door and glanced at Kevin was about to get up.

"You're not allowed to come with me. Just sit here, and I'll get it for you."

Seeing Begel's somewhat wary gaze, Kevin rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Would I steal from you? Honestly, you don't trust me at all. I'm someone the Two-headed wolf approves of."

That won't work either.

Begel firmly refused.

He was also involved in the conservation of Two-headed wolf, so he naturally knew some of Two-headed wolf characteristics, but no means no.

This has nothing to do with kindness; kind people also have their own preferences.

He has now roughly figured out some of the rules of Kevin's Nen ability, at least understanding the extent of the other party's desire for materials.

He knew perfectly well what treasures were stored in his vault.

Putting Kevin in there would be like putting Rat in a rice jar, wouldn't it?

Absolutely not. If we put it in, Kevin will definitely want it.

Kevin will definitely try every means to take those treasures from him, which will be a huge problem.

Kevin certainly wouldn't resort to underhanded methods, but that's precisely what makes him troublesome.

The other party will definitely offer a deal, and he's not sure if he won't want to make that deal.

So they simply wouldn't let Kevin go in to see.

Thinking about it, he went out and closed the door behind him.

Kevin grimaced helplessly and had no choice but to sit back down.

He really wanted to go back and find out what was going on.

You see, Begel was King's disciple, recalling the little Gift King had given him before.

That was the most energy-intensive material Kevin had, reaching the top level of B-Rank.

As Kim's disciple, Begel must have worked with Kim before, and might even have been a member of Kim's team.

Kevin didn't believe his little treasure Kuli didn't contain B-Rank materials.

It's a pity I didn't get a chance to see it this time.

But there's no need to rush, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Kevin had already secretly made a mental note of this.

Not long after, Begel came in again, carrying a small box covered by a cloth.

He placed the box on the table and then slowly lifted the covering.

In an instant, golden light burst forth.

"It actually glows? I thought it was a special effect in the photo, or just the angle. Inside the transparent round box, the Golden Egg emitted a dazzling golden light."

After Kevin adjusted to the golden light, he began to observe carefully.

Judging from its appearance alone, this Golden Egg looks just like an egg made of gold; in both shape and size, it is no different from an ordinary egg.

Moreover, the surface of the Golden Egg is not smooth and flat, but has a finely textured, frosted feel, just like a regular egg.

After observing for a while, Kevin looked at Begel.

Begel rolled his eyes in exasperation, carefully opened the lid, and placed the Golden Egg on the black base.

Kevin rubbed his hands together excitedly.

Go wash your hands first!

"Okay, okay."

Kevin had no choice but to wash his hands again, dry them thoroughly, and then carefully extend one finger.

I gently touched the eggshell.

A strange metallic feel emanated from it, yet at the same time, one could sense the warmth emanating from within.

It gives people a feeling of Life Force.

After touching it, Kevin withdrew his finger, his face expressionless.

"This isn't what you wanted?"

Begel asked with a puzzled look, his expression a mixture of relief and regret.

He had seen Kevin's expression when he touched those collectibles that Kevin hadn't paid much attention to before; a look of longing would appear on his face.

It wasn't as peaceful as it is now.

He was unaware, of course, that Kevin had matured considerably in the past six months and would no longer easily reveal his emotions due to his desire for materials.

Kevin shook his head. "No, this is exactly what I want. The longing in my heart is overwhelming me."

Kevin's desire for this Golden Egg ranks third among all his desires at this stage.

The first place winner is the Green Bean Person, and the second place winner is the Jade Bone.

Without a doubt, this Golden Egg is made of B-Rank material.

Begel's smile vanished instantly.

Looking at Kevin, he shook his head helplessly.

See? They've got their eyes on us.

"Alright, alright, this Golden Egg isn't a fertilized egg, so it's actually useless to me now."

"But the reason you've come to us is probably because you know, at least from the information currently available,"

The one I have is the only one.

Kevin nodded. Judging from the other party's posture, they seemed willing to make an exchange, but with conditions attached.

Regardless of the conditions, the willingness to exchange is a good thing.

"I noticed a custom medicine service listed on your prescription form?"

Oh, so you wanted to customize a medicine.

Kevin nodded in response, "That service is indeed available. But what kind of medicine do you want to customize? Don't get your hopes up too high, and I can't guarantee the time required for the research."

These are conditions that must be stated in advance.

Begel nodded. "I won't make things difficult for you. What I want is veterinary medicine, specifically, medicine that can provide high-quality nutrition for animals."

"Animal Nutrient Potion?" Kevin looked at the other person.

"That's right."

This really suits his identity as Conservation hunter.

However, Kevin had not anticipated such a customization request.

Is it a design specifically for a particular animal, or a more mainstream style for the general public?

"I need a widely compatible, general-purpose model. I also need you to customize two types: one for carnivores and one for herbivores."

Kevin pondered for a moment, then asked again, "Then you should have a lot of high-energy materials here for making related feed, right? Both high-grade and low-grade ones, you should have them?"

These materials are essential; even if they cannot be used directly in the preparation of medicines, they are still very important as a reference.

Begel nodded.

The two of them then began to discuss the specific details in a tacit manner.

Ultimately, both parties reached an agreement.

Begel reluctantly pushed the Golden Egg toward Kevin, then asked curiously, "Since you need to touch it to determine if it's what you want..."

"Then why were you so sure from the beginning that the Golden Egg was what you needed?"

From the very beginning, Kevin's words and actions showed that he was certain the Golden Egg was what he wanted, rather than touching it first to confirm it; there is a difference between the two.

He felt he couldn't have misread it.

Kevin simply smiled and offered no explanation.

Should I tell him that I had Nion use her Nen ability to tell my fortune?

This could be considered an interesting application of Neon's Nen ability.

Once Kevin found information about the Golden Egg and determined its exact location, he had the idea to come and visit it.

So he had Nion take a seat.

The information he received indicated that the operation would go smoothly, and he might even obtain additional information he wanted.

So he came here.

How many days do you plan to stay here?

Seeing that Kevin did not answer, Begel did not mind and instead asked about other things.

Kevin thought for a moment and said, "No, just find out what medicine you need and the related materials. Animal Nutrient Potion are quite an interesting topic."

It won't take long to get the relevant information from Begel, and learning how to make feed isn't difficult either.

He has now obtained the Golden Egg and can't wait to go back and try making the New Potion.

Seeing Kevin's expression, Begel smiled and suddenly said, "I have some interesting news."

I bet you'll be interested.

Kevin's eyes narrowed slightly as he recalled Nion's prophecy before his departure.

Normally Kevin wouldn't seek out Nion for a prophecy, but if something were to happen, he wouldn't mind making one, just to be on the safe side.

It's already the end of April.

Nion's prophecy actually consists of only one sentence.

In addition to the operation going smoothly, he will also obtain additional information, and this information is exactly what he wants.

He looked at Begel, waiting quietly for the other to speak.

"You rascal, you didn't already guess what I was going to say, did you?" Begel stared intently at Kevin, his eyes filled with surprise and suspicion.

Kevin's information sources are a bit confusing.

Kevin didn't speak, he just glanced at the Golden Egg.

Before arriving, he might not have been sure what the additional information was, but after seeing that the Golden Egg was exactly what he needed, he could roughly guess.

He didn't believe Begel hadn't looked into the information about the Golden Chicken and the Golden Egg.

Now that the Golden Chicken is confirmed to exist, the Golden Egg must also be real. As Conservation hunter, Begel...

He must have tried to obtain information about this.

"Okay, just as you suspected. Yes, I did spend quite a bit of time researching information about Rare Beast like the Golden Chicken."

After saying that, Begel held up a finger, his expression serious and solemn, and said, "I've even found their habitat."

"Really?"

Without a doubt, this was exactly the news Kevin had been dreaming of.

This is because it means there is a possibility of finding a stable supply channel for B-Rank materials, the importance of which is self-evident.

"Don't get excited."

A look of deep regret crossed Begel's face again. "Things aren't as simple as you think. The Golden Chicken's habitat is very well hidden, and it was too late when I got there."

"I don't know how many Golden Chicken there were originally, but there certainly weren't many left. The key point is that they're all gone. Judging from the traces left behind, someone beat them to it."

Kevin remained silent, waiting for Begel to continue.

"Later, I found the provider of the Golden Chicken and Golden Egg. Based on the information he provided, it was confirmed that the Golden Chicken had escaped."

"It is very likely that they escaped when they encountered another group of people in their habitat."

"What a pity. When that guy saw the Golden Chicken, he thought it was some novel animal and used force to catch it, accidentally killing the Golden Chicken in the process."

In other words, these Golden Chicken are very fragile.

Kevin frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Doesn't that mean the trail ends here?"

Begel nodded. "That's right, so I didn't pursue it any further. If the Golden Egg is important to you, you can continue investigating based on the information I provided, saving you more time. Otherwise, you'll have to come back to me again."

"Thank you, this information is crucial."

The main issue is that Kevin is currently unsure whether the Golden Egg can produce the potion he wants.

If the required medicine can indeed be manufactured, then a stable supply of materials will be crucial.

Both logically and emotionally, he had to follow the clues and see if he could find more useful information.

However, considering Nion's prophecy, it's almost certain that the Golden Egg is the material he wants.

Just then, a loud roar came from outside.

It sounded like some kind of explosive detonation.

Kevin frowned slightly.

Begel didn't explain, but instead looked at Kevin and said, "Your strength has improved quite a bit in the past six months." "Yes, I'm quite satisfied with my growth rate during this period," Kevin replied.

"Would you like to participate in this? I need a powerful combatant to assist me."

Kevin never asked about the aftermath of what happened six months ago, but judging from the surrounding circumstances, he could guess that the situation was not optimistic.

Actually, he never intended to get involved in this matter, so he never asked.

But now it seems that Begel intends to invite him to participate.

Kevin thought for a moment and asked, "Tell me, what changes have occurred here?"