Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth
Chapter 565

Mount X Stable Trade Idea

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Seeing that the battle seemed to be over, the group emerged from their hiding place.

Looking at Kevin, who was still electrified, and the Giant Wolf lying prone.

"Putting aside the potion issue, what about this Giant Wolf?"

Biscuit pointed and asked.

Kevin patted the Giant Wolf on the head.

"Mounts, haven't we been talking about this before? Now that we have the authority of Lord, at least these creatures will be more likely to submit."

Although it was an experimental drug, why choose this Giant Wolf in particular? Because, of course, it was carefully selected by him.

Solve the problem once and for all.

The Giant Wolf is not large compared to other giant beasts, but its strength far exceeds its size.

After all, if it were a truly enormous beast, it wouldn't be suitable as a mount.

They are often tens of meters tall and ridiculously large, making them extremely conspicuous when they move around.

Moreover, they don't need to be that big.

If we move later, maybe we'll need it.

Considering only the mount, a nine-meter-tall Giant Wolf is actually quite tall.

His physique, strength, speed, and endurance are all suitable.

A bone whip with an extremely fast extension speed that can be freely controlled can also be effective.

It's the perfect first mount.

At this moment, Kiy asked impatiently.

"Kevin, was that state just now my Godspeed? Is it a similar ability?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin shook his head.

"It's not the same. The ability brought about by this drug is more of a physical change, a purely bodily transformation."

"It's fundamentally different from your Nen ability. It improves with your physique, and its output limit is different. It's not a concept at all regarding the strength of your Nen ability."

Kiy's Nen ability allows him to reach a level of power he cannot currently attain.

As long as Qi's physique can withstand it, he can adjust the intensity of the electricity to strengthen his physique.

The only major Restriction is the need for charging.

This kind of stimulation to the body is something that Ki can completely control. In addition, it is his own Nen ability, so as long as Ki has enough Nen energy, he can continue it indefinitely.

This kind of potion won't work, because the continuous discharge ability of the Unmanned Stone cannot be weakened; Kevin's enhancement was only at the most basic level.

However, the fact that it can be used even in a critical state is a huge advantage.

If you use Nen Aura), you can raise it even higher.

They each have their own merits.

However, Qi's Nen ability is not just about Lightning Speed; he can also change and control lightning.

Not to mention, it is tied to Qi's own talent.

And a strange talent.

Without a doubt.

"This top-tier A-Rank drug requires a certain level of physical fitness to use. Once your physical condition meets the requirements, you can give it a try; it should be able to bring about permanent changes to your body."

Kevin thought for a moment and then said.

Based on the size of a heart, approximately thirty or so can be made.

He himself only needs five to be able to memorize them completely.

Anything more would be useless to him.

A-Rank top-tier potions can absolutely provide permanent enhancements to the body, which can then be supplied to others.

"However, it's best to use this potion only if Upper Three Types: Materialization Type, Specialization Type, or Manipulation Type. It might not be suitable for you."

The most effective approach would be the Enhancement Type, and the Odd type, which is extremely well-suited to it.

Generally speaking, A-Rank medicines always require a higher level of physical fitness.

Even though the medicine is essentially designed to enhance physical fitness, it still has requirements regarding physical condition.

The reason it cannot be avoided is because it has the function of permanently changing things.

A person with a weak constitution is more likely to experience problems or experience reduced effectiveness during such changes.

That would be a losing proposition.

Riding on the Giant Wolf, the group quickly returned to camp.

However, when they approached the Snake Nest, the Giant Wolf refused to go any closer, so they had to release it and let it roam freely.

Let Pairo come out first.

By making eye contact with the Giant Wolf, he left an imprint in one of its eyes.

Then we can use visual cues to bring the Giant Wolf over.

Jin looked around as the Giant Wolf, having been freed, disappeared in no time.

"I don't think it'll be easy to get it to come and ride me again next time."

Kevin waved his hand dismissively.

"We can catch the others later. Right now, we're just getting used to it, since the Lord's authority can be used to communicate with these creatures."

"After that, finding a mount became much easier."

Essentially, it's because they haven't formed a connection or shared interests with the Giant Wolf.

The next time Kevin looks for a mount, he can craft a potion.

The potions can help these behemoths, either by increasing their strength or by healing them.

These behemoths aren't stupid; with repeated interactions and the exchange of authority under their Lord, they naturally manage to establish a stable relationship.

This time, we were simply unprepared.

So Kevin didn't really care.

Upon returning to the camp, everyone immediately dispersed and returned to their own pursuit of improving their strength.

Training to eat, training to eat.

Everyone has been going through this cycle lately.

Just then, Men Qi came looking for them.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Men Qi suddenly appear, Kevin turned around and asked.

Men Qi was carrying a bucket and watched Kevin tap the metal bucket in her hand.

"The Thick White Milk is gone. We can't get it ourselves; we'll have to rely on you."

"Oh, right." Kevin slapped his forehead.

They didn't bring back much concentrated Thick White Milk at the time, even though its nutritional value was incredibly high.

But they couldn't stop using it all during this period.

The supplies they brought back gradually dwindled.

Unlike the Unmanned Stone, the Thick White Milk can currently only be obtained by Kevin.

After all, it was an act of robbery.

With that thought in mind, Kevin nodded.

"Okay, I'll go and rob it again in a couple of days."

"Thank you for your help."

Carrying the iron bucket, Men Qi went outside.

Kevin sat in his seat, leaned back in his chair, and stared at the ceiling, deep in thought.

First, it can be confirmed that Long-haired Creature are likely among the creatures that also possess Lord authority.

The fact that they share a symbiotic relationship with the Sky Overlord is enough to confirm this.

These Long-haired Creature are one of the other's food suppliers and should rightfully possess the authority of Lord.

Moreover, it must be admitted that these Long-haired Creature are exceptionally skilled at controlling and maintaining their territories.

While individual Long-haired Creature may not be very strong, their symbiotic relationship with the grassland helps the grassland expand and absorb nutrients.

In fact, other Lord dared not offend him rashly.

The Long-haired Creature we see today are actually somewhat similar to Kevin.

Although his strength did not reach the Lord Rank, under the control of the Sky Overlord, he possessed the authority of Lord.

"In that case, wouldn't it be possible to make a trade? After all, we're all Lord; there's really no need for us to fight to the death."

Kevin stroked his chin, deep in thought.

When he first returned to the Snake Nest, he had a vague sense of the Lord's Resentful Eater Snake.

However, the other party did not show up, nor did they do anything. It felt like a reminder, and then I ignored it.

But you can clearly tell that this feeling is different from the previous attitude of completely ignoring Kevin and the others.

Kevin and his group had previously occupied a small area within the Snake Nest to build a camp.

To the Lord Resentful Eater Snake, it was like a Chimera Ant had appeared in his territory.

There's absolutely no need to worry about it.

The current indifference stems more from the fact that it has already been observed, but it is a friendly signal.

"The supply of Thick White Milk is a very important hope for us. If it can be supplied peacefully and sustainably, it would be of utmost importance to us."

Kevin muttered to himself.

So how do we do it?

Suddenly remembering something, he took out an Unmanned Stone from beside the table in front of him and placed it in front of him.

A continuously discharging energy source.

Isn't this the best source of nutrition for Long-haired Creature and those Wang Gen Grass?

This is a continuous source of nutrition, essentially providing the other party with a long-term meal ticket.

Moreover, these Long-haired Creature certainly cannot obtain their own resources.

If the other party is Lord, then they clearly possess considerable intelligence.

Is trading possible when communicating through the Lord's authority?

Kevin and his group provided a certain amount of Unmanned Stone, while the other party provided Thick White Milk over a long period of time.

More Unmanned Stone will also allow the other side to produce more Thick White Milk, expanding the grassland's area outwards.

It's entirely possible to create a positive cycle with them.

As for how much energy the Unmanned Stone can provide, to be honest, they currently have no way of detecting it.

Because the discharge of the Unmanned Stone is very stable, when placed in water, its daily discharge is exactly the same, as long as the size is equal.

And it continues to discharge.

There is now an Unmanned Stone, no bigger than a fingernail, that is continuously discharging electricity.

It's been so many days, and it's been very stable, without any changes whatsoever.

It is difficult to determine the limits of these Rock.

Let's leave this information to the professionals; Kevin and his current team are simply not capable of conducting the tests.

They weren't even used properly.

However, this does not affect the transaction.

Moreover, based on previous ecological observations, the Long-haired Creature would certainly find it difficult to refuse their offer.

Moreover, Kevin and his associates are capable of demanding exorbitant prices.

Having made up his mind, Kevin immediately got up and ran out to discuss it with the others.

"This plan sounds fine, but whether it can be successfully implemented depends entirely on you; it seems there's nothing we can do to help."

After hearing Kevin's idea, Biscuit said helplessly.

Only Kevin has the authority of Lord.

Whether we can communicate or whether the transaction was successful, they really can't offer any help.

After all, the Long-haired Creature Gelan wasn't human, and we haven't seen any civilization among them.

In this situation, how can you determine whether the other party has the concept of a transaction?

Perhaps the other party is intelligent, but their habits are instinctive and wild.

It was robbery.

If you have the ability, then come and take it. If they have the ability, they can also take the Unmanned Stone from Kevin.

Without the concept of trading, things get very complicated.

This is not impossible.

Kevin's method works because he is able to establish a comprehensible way of communicating with the other party through his Lord authority.

Just like Tuck, whom they encountered, the other party was a mechanical life form that already possessed civilization.

Even so, it took Tuck many years and several interactions with humans to get used to their way of communicating.

Even now, sometimes when we communicate, we can't understand each other's thoughts because of the differences in our life structures and ways of civilization.

"Anything that allows communication is a good thing."

Jin suddenly spoke up at that moment.

"Wisdom and civilization are progressive. As long as the Long-haired Creature Gelan possesses the ability to communicate, we can transmit human communication habits and civilized Specialization to each other through long-term exchanges."

"As long as the other party is intelligent enough, they can easily accept it, because they are a blank slate from the start. Through repeated and long-term communication, a relatively stable relationship can naturally be formed."

This is a conclusion Jin reached after arriving on the Dark Continent and seeing the information Kevin and the others possessed.

"The Dark Continent is teeming with intelligent life forms, yet it is also extremely dangerous and savage, making it difficult for civilization to emerge."

"Humans are a Gowen group, and when they have the strength, they can easily export the characteristics of human civilization to other countries in order to form trade alliances."

"And with Lord Kevin's privileges, this will be even easier."

Possessing intelligence, considerable strength, and an instinctive wildness.

Civilization can generate more benefits and resolve more dangers.

These intelligent, powerful, and instinctive creatures are easily prone to developing biases.

After all, to survive in the Dark Continent, every race possesses an extremely exaggerated ability to adapt and modify its surroundings.

If human civilization is indeed more beneficial to them, then these creatures would be able to adapt to the level of human civilization at an extremely rapid pace.

Once adapted, the development of civilization will accelerate.

Just like the Resentful Eater Snake, Little Wang.

Now it behaves exactly like a human child; before, it was just a cold, hard snake.

"In that case, I'll make preparations and start the operation in a few days. This time, I can handle it alone. You all stay at the camp and continue training to improve your strength."

Kevin thought for a moment and then said.

After a moment's thought, everyone nodded in agreement with this arrangement, and no one expressed any intention to force the formation of teams.

After all, Kevin now possesses a million Nen power, so his safety is not a concern.

Moreover, since the location was already identified, extensive reconnaissance was unnecessary.

The final stretch into the grasslands was extremely dangerous, and Kevin had to go alone.

Two days later.

After making some preparations, Kevin left the camp.

Once outside, they communicated with Pairo through Ant Speech, asking him to warn the Bone-Whip Giant Wolf.

After a while...

"It failed. That Giant Wolf showed absolutely no intention of coming over."

"Really? That's such a pity."

Kevin tossed the potion in his hand.

He also said that if the Giant Wolf comes this time, he will inject it with the drug so that it can experience the benefits and then form a stable relationship.

Since the other party is unwilling, there's nothing we can do.

I'll find someone more suitable when I come back.

Carnivores are indeed too wild; when looking for mounts, it's best to find those that are more docile herbivores.

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