Reincarnation Paradise Park-Chapter 992 - 80: A Mu
Crack, crack...
Su Xiao catalyzed the pseudo-living skeleton he had pieced together with Mana Value, while he and Bubu Wang were already busy beyond measure.
At this moment, Su Xiao wore goggles, a loose-fitting leather coverall, and was surrounded by various tools: hammers, an ultra-large electric drill, a plasma cutting saw, and hundreds of test tubes.
Buzz...
The plasma cutter saw buzzed at high speed as Su Xiao lowered his goggles and began processing several materials that needed cutting.
Creating high-level alchemical creatures cannot rely solely on catalysis; it requires a certain level of hands-on skill.
The elaborate craftsmanship began, and the room echoed with the sounds of cutting and hammering. After a full five hours, Su Xiao finally completed the initial work.
A skeletal frame over three meters tall stood beside him, with an extensive alchemy array diagram carved into it. Just a glance at it made one’s head spin. Inside the frame’s ribcage, a crystal core, processed dozens of times, flickered like a slowly beating heart.
Sitting on the ground, Su Xiao held a cigarette in his mouth, and in his hand was a blue spindle entirely formed by Mana Value. He was using it to carve the array diagram, a highly precise task.
Bubu Wang was already lying on the ground, snoring in deep sleep; this fool couldn’t help, so it rested on the spot.
Twelve hours later, a strong figure stood in the laboratory, emitting a strong sense of pressure. Two slightly curved horns adorned its head, their base as thick as an arm, with cold gleams at the tips. The two horns pointed skyward, and if it charged up, this thing could definitely pierce an enemy’s body. More importantly, cold air emanated from both horns.
This figure was the Winter Minotaur. Although called a minotaur, it is classified as a monster and alchemical creature, having nothing to do with humans.
Su Xiao closed his eyes tightly as he used Mana Value to activate the Winter Minotaur. The Mana Value flowed along the magic energy patterns within the Winter Minotaur, with the array diagrams flickering in its pupils.
Activation 12%, 15%, 17%, 21%...
This process continued for nearly an hour, during which Su Xiao could not afford any lapse in concentration.
Activation 100%! The array diagram in the Winter Minotaur’s pupils was fully activated.
"Roar!!"
The Winter Minotaur roared at the sky, startling Bubu Wang out of its deep sleep. Its body twitched as it immediately stood up, seemingly asking, "What monster is this?"
After the Winter Minotaur finished its loud roar, it calmed down and stared directly at Su Xiao. Moments later, a silly grin appeared on its cow-like face.
The Winter Minotaur was covered in brownish-yellow fur and had a form similar to humans; its arms and legs were no different from humans, only covered in brownish-yellow fuzz with muscles knotted underneath.
Upon seeing the Winter Minotaur, Su Xiao’s first reaction was that it looked honest and seemed extremely tough; if only it could taunt, it would be perfect.
When Su Xiao arranged the core array diagram, he granted the Winter Minotaur a small portion of intelligence, making simple interactions possible. However, its intelligence was leagues apart from Bubu Wang, who had a human-like IQ.
"Speak."
Su Xiao issued the first command. He gave the Winter Minotaur basic communication skills by engraving three language-related array diagrams.
"I’m a warrior."
The Winter Minotaur spoke in a muffled voice, surprising Su Xiao; the language diagram should have been correct, but... the old bull seemed to be speaking a dialect??
"A Mu."
Su Xiao said; he originally named the minotaur Armstrong, but somehow, whenever he thought of that name, a long string of words would involuntarily pop into his head: ’Armstrong Cyclotron Jet Armstrong Cannons.’
The name Armstrong was too catchy, so Su Xiao simply renamed the minotaur A Mu, which was much easier to call. Just imagine during a fight, shouting out ’Armstrong Cyclotron Jet Armstrong Cannons,’ the battle would be over before even finishing the name.
"Here, Master."
A Mu leaned his cow face towards Su Xiao, revealing a simple smile with flat teeth, exuding a vibe of immense honesty.
A Mu’s dialect made Su Xiao feel a bit helpless; language abilities were randomized. Fortunately, he could understand the dialect too. Bubu Wang showed great interest in A Mu, who would be its muscle in the future.
"Woof."
Bubu Wang barked, prompting A Mu to immediately turn around.
"Second Master."
A Mu leaned towards Bubu Wang, making Bubu’s dog face suddenly freeze, feeling that the nickname "Second Master" sounded oddly similar to "Second-rate Dog."
"Overall, there’s no problem. It can understand basic commands and doesn’t have a strong sense of self-awareness."
Su Xiao was satisfied with his control over A Mu’s intelligence. A Mu wasn’t very smart, but could handle responses and combat. As for doing math problems, that’s a different story; ten or less in addition and subtraction might be okay. Multiplication would be too much for A Mu; for him, it’s like a nightmare.
"What’s 1+1?"
Su Xiao tried asking. Bubu Wang looked at Su Xiao with those eyes that seemed to say: "Master, to what extent have you squeezed its intelligence."
"3."
Armstrong answered without hesitation, puffing out his broad chest. Su Xiao’s lips twitched, and Bubu Wang was stunned on the spot, somewhat questioning his dog life.
1+1 is too difficult for Armstrong. Seeing Su Xiao and Bubu Wang’s expressions, Armstrong scratched his head, sat on the ground, and grabbed some alchemy materials nearby, crunching them as he ate with great delight.
Armstrong’s stomach is terrifying. As long as it’s organic, no matter what it is, he can digest and convert it into energy, storing it to extend his existence.
Su Xiao designated Armstrong as a summon so his intelligence attribute could enhance Armstrong.
Just after designating Armstrong as a summon, the blood vessels on Armstrong’s body bulged, and his physique became stronger. Discovering this, Su Xiao checked Armstrong’s attributes.
Name: Armstrong
Type: Alchemy Beast·Frosty Minotaur
Existence time: 256 natural days
Life Value: 100%
Mana Value: 600 points
Power: 75
Agility: 69
Stamina: 85
Intelligence: 30
Charm: 9
Skill 1, Frostbite (Passive Lv.39): When attacking, Armstrong can apply a frost effect on the enemy, reducing their moving speed by 10%, effect lasts for 3 seconds.
Tip: This skill can stack, stacking up to 10 layers, increasing duration upon stacking, slowdown effect remains the same at 10%.
Tip: Each stack doubles the frost effect duration, max stacking can last up to 25 minutes and 36 seconds.
Skill 2: Fearless Charge (Active Lv.30): Frosty Minotaur charges forward at moving speed calculated by agility attribute ×1.5, reducing incoming damage by 50% during the charge, when hitting the enemy, if successfully piercing them with horns, will deal damage calculated by power attribute ×2.5, additionally applying 3 layers of frost effect.
Tip: This skill cooldown is 1 hour, consumes 40 points of mana.
Skill 3, Wild Trampling (Active Lv.21): Frosty Minotaur performs continual trampling on the enemy, each trampling deals damage calculated by basic attack power ×1.2, tramples 4 times in total, each trampling may add 1 layer of frost effect.
Tip: This skill cooldown is 1 hour, consumes 35 points of mana. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Skill 4, Winter Roar (Active Lv.26): Frosty Minotaur lets out a roar, dealing 30 points of damage to all enemies within 10 meters and applying 3 layers of frost effect.
Tip: This skill cooldown is 5 hours, consumes 60 points of mana.
Skill 5, Winter Bloodline (Passive Lv.30): Reduces received damage by 25%, slowdown resistance +70%, physical defense +36, Life Value +1000 points, Mana Value +300 points.
Skill 6, Winter Wrath (Ultimate Skill Lv.5): When enemy is applied with 10 layers of frost effect, Frosty Minotaur can remotely activate this ability, forcibly applying freezing effect on enemy, freezing effect expands outward by 6 meters.
Tip: This skill cooldown is 24 hours, consumes 10% Maximum Life Value.
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After checking Armstrong’s attributes, a strategy instantly formed in Su Xiao’s mind: Armstrong first activates charging skill; upon hitting, begins trampling immediately, then roar, quickly stacking frost effect to 10 layers, and await appropriate timing to activate ultimate ability to freeze the enemy.
Given Armstrong’s resilience, being focus-fired by enemies is like a light drizzle, what does 85 points of stamina attribute mean? Moreover, there’s a 25% damage reduction, enduring the focus-fire of three to five people is no issue for Armstrong.
A smile appeared on Su Xiao’s face, Bubu Wang also smiled. The person and the dog exchanged looks, Bubu Wang raised an eyebrow.
"Bubu, let’s discuss Armstrong’s proper usage."
"Woof."
Bubu Wang understood and signaled Armstrong to leave first, to avoid the chief discussion causing damage to his young mind.
Confused Armstrong scratched his head. Upon walking out of the lab, he saw Su Xiao’s bed, Armstrong stepped forward and snapped off a bedpost, gnawing it crunchingly, tasting great.
PS: (Originally wanted to write more Chapters, but couldn’t, it’s 30° here, Wasted mosquito is heated to ecstasy.)
