Chapter 213: The Price of Changing Fate
For the remaining hundred or so murlocs, even after hearing Yaya's words, not all of them chose to obey.
Most were terrified, and while they still had strength, they fled in all directions.
Only about thirty or forty murlocs, with slightly higher intelligence, gritted their teeth and desperately swam toward the lake where Yaya hovered.
These murlocs varied in size, but that didn't matter to Yaya.
Due to her bloodline, Yaya's intelligence awakened gradually, and Matthew's teachings allowed her to grow and mature slowly.
As a result, her thinking was more rational, and she wasn't entirely influenced by the emotions of a true dragon.
However, the influence of her bloodline power and inherited memories still left traces on Yaya, as she hadn't fully processed them yet.
She didn't feel much for these murlocs, who were like ants and beasts.
Only when they were fully gathered at her feet did Yaya gracefully descend.
She glanced at Bobo, who was sitting on the giant crocodile, Old Six, and then silently lifted her paw, cutting her palm over the nearby pond.
Yaya carefully controlled her muscles and blood vessels, allowing her transparent dragon blood to drip down.
The small pond immediately took on an unusual sheen, revealing a strange gray hue.
After releasing about half a liter of dragon blood, Yaya casually healed her wound, thinking that without eating twenty large pork trotters, she wouldn't recover.
Instinctively, all the murlocs stared in terror at the pond that had changed color.
If they got close, they would die!
Just as all the murlocs were gripped by fear.
Bobo, who also sensed the aura of death, suddenly let out a strange cry.
He furiously poked the terrified Old Six's head, roaring with all his might:
"Don't be afraid, the more afraid you are, the faster you'll die!"
Under Yaya's curious gaze, Old Six, who was usually obsessed with escaping and sneaky attacks, actually overcame his fear of death.
With a howl, he charged into the pond with Bobo on his back.
As soon as the two entered the pond, they let out piercing, agonized screams and began struggling violently.
As the one responsible, Yaya carefully observed their life force.
Clearly, the larger Old Six held out a bit longer.
Bobo's life force, however, was visibly plummeting, growing weaker and weaker.
It was evident that courage couldn't change one's physical limitations. Faced with the corrosive power of dragon blood, Bobo's frail body couldn't handle it.
Just as Bobo was about to succumb, Yaya couldn't help but shake her head.
Then something unexpected happened—Old Six, whose life force was slightly stronger, opened his mouth and bit down on the nearly dead Bobo.
In exchange, Old Six's life force began to drop even faster after drinking the blood.
It looked like both of them were on the verge of collapse.
Yaya nonchalantly lifted her head and glanced at the trembling murlocs, thinking to herself.
Should I use even less next time?
As time passed, second by second.
Yaya was surprised to discover that Old Six and Bobo's life forces had stabilized.
Upon closer inspection, she realized their life forces were gradually merging.
This was truly fascinating!
Eventually, the two weakened creatures managed to endure, and the dragon blood invading their bodies began to take effect.
Their previously weak life forces stabilized and then rapidly strengthened.
After about ten minutes, the massive Old Six leapt out of the pond, carefully spitting out Bobo.
As the murky water dripped from their bodies, their transformed appearances became apparent.
Old Six shook his head vigorously, his eyes wide in disbelief as he cautiously lay down next to Bobo.
His originally dark green skin was slowly blending in with the surrounding grass.
"Ah…!"
Suddenly, Bobo let out a shrill scream, his body jerking up.
He looked around in panic, and when he saw Old Six's transformed figure, he displayed a look of extreme excitement.
Then, remembering something, he turned and knelt before Yaya, praising her:
"Thank you, great master, for giving us new life. We will do our utmost to spread your glory, so that your fame echoes throughout the material plane..."
Old Six, having recovered, lay obediently on the ground, not daring to move, his tail wagging like a happy dog.
Bobo, overjoyed, looked at his stronger arms and body, feeling proud.
"As expected, the great master may not say it, but deep down, he clearly appreciates me…"
"Hehe, I must help the great master even more now, so I can gather more underlings!"
Yaya couldn't help but laugh silently, while Matthew, who had remained quiet, carefully observed the greatly changed Old Six and Bobo.
Bobo
Race: Mutated Murloc.
Class: Level 4 Ranger.
Challenge Level: 8+!
Talents:
Extraordinary - Tidecaller Bloodline LV2: Controls the power of water, Agility +4, Max HP +20.
Extraordinary - Dragonkin LV1: Agility +1, Constitution +1, Max HP +10.
Feats:
Advanced Feat - Fish Borrowing Dragon's Might LV5: Skillfully borrows the charisma of other creatures, highly effective on most species, with effects deepening over time.
Advanced Feat - Call the Wind and Rain LV3: In water-element-rich areas, can summon rain clouds, increasing movement speed by 30%, Agility +1.
Advanced Feat - Escape LV3: Skillfully uses the environment and conditions to flee, granting +3 to Evasion, Speed +3, and Judgement +3!
Intermediate Feat - Skilled Commander LV5: Increases effectiveness of battle commands by +10, can manage and lead more subordinates.
Intermediate Feat - Mastery in Ranged Combat LV3: Proficient in ranged weapons, Damage +3, Modifier +3.
Basic Feat - Weapon Use LV3: Proficient in various small weapons, Damage +4.
Inheritance: None.
Skills:
Precise Shot LV4, Sneak Attack LV2 → LV4, Camouflage LV2 → LV3, Evasion LV1 → LV2.
Attributes:
Strength: 3 → 6
Agility: 12 → 14
Constitution: 4 → 7
Intelligence: 12 → 13
Perception: 10 → 11
Charisma: 16 → 17
Luck: +3
Servant: Old Six
Evaluation: Run! Shoot! Run!
Old Six
Race: Swamp Crocodile.
Challenge Level: 8+ → 10+!
Talents: Extraordinary - Earth Dragon Bloodline LV1 → LV3: Strength +3, Constitution +3!
Feats:
Advanced Feat - Camouflage LV1: Gradually blends into surroundings, gaining +3 to Stealth.
Advanced Feat - Thick Skin LV3 → LV4: Max HP +6 → +8, Defense +4 → +6.
Advanced Feat - Escape LV2: Skillfully uses the environment and conditions to flee, granting +2 to Evasion, Speed +2, and Judgement +2.
Advanced Feat - Play Dead LV4: Fakes death, gaining +4 to detection checks.
Inheritance: None.
Skills:
Sneak Attack LV4 → LV5, Camouflage LV4 → LV5, Charge LV3, Bite LV3, Roll LV2 → LV3.
Attributes:
Strength: 16 → 18
Agility: 14
Constitution: 18 → 20
Intelligence: 6 → 7
Perception: 10 → 12
Charisma: 12
Luck: +2
Evaluation: Master of Playing Dead!
Matthew's mouth twitched as he sighed.
Some things never change!