doitstory Chapter 24 Ancient Scholar Butterfly
Chapter 24 Ancient Scholar Butterfly
Chapter 24 Ancient Scholar Butterfly (Seeking recommendations and monthly votes)
[Name: Bookworm]
[Attribute: Time-based branch - Spirit of History]
[Strength: Beginner Leader]
[Racial Potential: Top-Tier Commander]
[Skill: Yesterday's Flower]
[Description: Unlike bookworms who gain spirituality from books, it originated from a page left behind after a mysterious ancient book was damaged. Under the erosion of the vast river of history, it unexpectedly gained spirituality and possessed the ability to reflect the past hour of history.]
Bookworms have a keen sense of ancient history and can grow by consuming historical fragments contained in ancient books and antiques, thus reflecting back to a more distant past.
If it can devour enough fragments from the book in which it was born, it has a chance to evolve into an Ancient Scholar Butterfly.
It allows one to traverse the gaps in history, summoning reflections of historical events known to oneself for one's own use, and glimpsing information hidden in the mists of history. However, excessive prying into history and attempting to change it will attract the pursuit of certain mysterious beings.
[Comment: Flowers may bloom again, but youth never returns.]
Looking at the information from the Eye of Truth, Lu Yu's expression was complicated.
The Spirit of History, a branch of the Time System!
This was the first time Lu Yu had ever seen a pet beast related to time. Although it wasn't purely time-based, nor was it a pet beast skilled in combat, and it even only had one skill.
But its abilities are extremely terrifying.
It can reflect what happened in the past hour.
If used properly, it can be used to perfectly recreate past events, such as solving cases, tracking monsters, etc. For events that happen within an hour, it is equivalent to having a God's-eye view.
Moreover, if it can devour a large number of fragments from the birth of books, it can evolve into an ancient scholar butterfly, wielding the power of time branches—history.
Human beings are insignificant, merely a drop in the ocean in the vast river of history. Whether it is a peerless beauty or a magnificent heroic epic, they are nothing more than a page in the history book, a line of words written lightly.
Under the pen of the Spring and Autumn Annals, one era after another rises and falls, and in the end, everything is crushed and buried by the mighty wheels of history!
In the ancient world of beast taming, several dynasties existed, but they have all perished.
Mastering history is equivalent to being able to uncover the treasures of these ancient civilizations.
The ability to project history, in particular, is practically a bug.
Because in ancient times, many mythical creatures have appeared. If one can understand and project their power and traits, even a small part of them would be enough to sweep away everything and become one of the top people of this era.
One look and she's definitely a rich woman!
Seeing Lu Yu's silence, Luo Qingyue assumed he was frightened and introduced him with a smile:
"This is a pet I found while exploring an ancient ruin, named the Ancient Bookworm. Although it looks like it's a time-based creature, it's actually a branch of the Spirit of History. It can reflect events that happened in a certain area over the past hour. However, touching time comes at a price; each time it's used, the Ancient Bookworm's skill has a one-month cooldown..."
Although it was said to be regrettable, the tone was full of Versailles.
Time-based pets are even more precious than dragon-type pets. The Spirit of History is also related to time. If its abilities were not unrelated to combat, it would likely attract fierce competition from top-tier beast tamers.
In comparison, while space-type pets, second only to time-type pets, are also rare, their numbers are significantly greater, especially since they can be encountered in large numbers when entering the void ecosystem, thus they are not too conspicuous.
Hearing these words, Lu Yu's mood sank, and he thought of a question.
The question is, once time is reversed, will his secret of extracting materials be exposed?
Thinking of this possibility, some negative thoughts flashed through Lu Yu's mind, like the instinctive reaction of a wild beast encountering a life-threatening situation, but they disappeared in an instant.
One reason is that they can't beat them.
Secondly, it was because he was not a person who killed indiscriminately; regardless of whether the other party was a lecher or not, their original intention was to help him.
And upon closer reflection, the problem may not be as serious as it seems.
The white light from the extracted material is not obvious and is generally not clear. The only problem is that the curse frog's body has disappeared.
Even if it were reproduced, Lu Yu could explain that it was stored in the little spider's storage space.
Spider-Man happens to possess a spatial storage skill—the Void Chest—creating a perfect logical loop. If there's a problem, then solve it.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt uneasy. He thought that he should be more careful in the future and find a pet beast related to time or fate to shield him from others' prying eyes.
After all, he really didn't expect to be so unlucky as to run into someone who possessed the spirit of history.
Lu Yu made one last attempt to persuade her, saying, "Senior, such a precious pet ability shouldn't be wasted on me. Otherwise, I don't know how to repay you..."
"No need. Actually, I graduated from this school too, so I'm practically your senior. It's only right that I help out my junior!"
Luo Qingyue said generously, taking out a mini recorder to film:
"As for repaying... let's talk about it when you're stronger. Maybe I'll need your help someday to explore lost ancient ruins together. Alright, Bookworm, use Yesterday's Flower!"
The bookworm straightened halfway up its body, the yellow flower on its head shining brightly, then gradually withered, turning into strands of ancient light that floated into the air, intertwining to form a curtain of light.
Because it could only rewind one hour, the little spider had already finished eating the dream by then, so the scene of fighting the Cursed Frog with the Ghost Face appeared directly on it.
Watching the little spider manipulating the Eye of the Void easily kill the cursed puppets under Lu Yu's command, its spider silk spreading and shattering everything, it was like a demon king descending to earth.
"It's a space-type pet, no wonder it could easily suppress the Ghost-Faced Cursed Frog..."
Luo Qingyue looked at the little spider with a hint of fanaticism in her eyes, and excitedly asked Lu Yu:
Does it have space storage type skills?
Lu Yu nodded, not understanding what was going on.
Receiving an affirmative reply, Luo Qingyue became even more envious, murmuring, "Actually, my biggest dream is to own a space-type pet, especially one with spatial storage skills, so I can store more weapons, and even large artillery shells and armored vehicles..."
What kind of demonic whisper is this?
Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine. So many guns weren't enough, they actually wanted to equip him with even more weapons, even tanks. Was Gundam next?
Does this woman have a fear of insufficient firepower?
He truly embodies the doctrine of "caliber is justice, range is truth." He shouldn't be in the Beastmaster world; if he were in the Warhammer world, he would definitely be a Chosen of the Machines.
Amazing machine spirit!
After praising it, Luo Qingyue reluctantly looked away, muttering defiantly, "But my last pet beast isn't bad either. I can show it to you later; it's my proudest weapon of war!"
Lu Yu was a little curious. What kind of pet could this woman call a weapon of war?
Unfortunately, she had a look on her face that said, "I'll tell you if you beg me," so Lu Yu decisively pretended not to see it, which made Luo Qingyue grit her teeth.
The light screen continued to project, and soon it reached the point where the Ghost Face Cursed Frog was frantically suppressing the enemy, creating an opportunity through the puppets, and delivering a fatal blow.
Even Luo Qingyue's gaze sharpened, sensing the other party's cunning and treachery, and she wondered what would happen next.
The situation reversed in the next moment. Lu Yu used himself as bait, perfectly setting up a plan that gave the little spider a chance to kill the Ghost Face Cursed Frog at close range.
The sword light swept across, severing the evil spirits!
Her silver hair danced in the air, like an elegant swordswoman strolling across the battlefield.
"Well done!"
Luo Qingyue clapped her hands. Although her rank was not high, she saw a command that was almost textbook-perfect, and it already showed the beginnings of a tactical master.
This junior really has a lot of potential!
She curiously looked back to see how they were going to deal with the cursed frog. Lu Yu also narrowed his eyes and subconsciously clenched his fists, feeling somewhat nervous.
The screen continued to scroll.
A sudden change has occurred!
The Key to Truth deep within Lu Yu's soul suddenly trembled slightly, transmitting a message.
"Will mortals who pry into...forbidden things...backfire?"
(End of this chapter)