Beast Control: Starting from raising silkworms and becoming the King of Insects

There were only five minutes left before the agreed meeting time. Seeing Russell appear in the tree-lined path at the entrance of the institute, Li Moran finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Russell, hurry in. Dr. Natsuki is already waiting for you in the research institute."

Thinking of Dr. Xia Mu's serious ice face and the usual double punishment for late researchers, Li Mo felt a chill in his heart.

"Dr. Natsuki's office is in the core area on the third floor. The first and second floors are semi-public project research areas. You should be able to see many projects that have been put into use here."

Holding her watch, she walked quickly to lead the way, and at the same time gave Russell some brief introductions.

Based on the wide application of materials produced by the insect system, research on insect-based beasts is not uncommon. Along the way, Russell saw several projects related to the insect system.

For example, the pot-shaped cuticle expansion and cultivation of honeypot bees, the elimination of spider silk stickiness and textile technology, and a project to extend the life cycle of large silkworms.

However, as Li Moran said, most of these are applied research projects, with the purpose of creating higher commercial and economic value, rather than studying the improvement of pet beasts' strength.

The two walked for a while, and after passing through the technologically advanced blue-gray door on the third floor of the institute, which required triple insurance of password, key, and iris verification to open, Russell finally met the man of the hour in Senluo City, the authority in academia— —Dr. Natsuki.

Dr. Natsuki is probably in his early forties, which is still quite young in the academic world. At this age, he has become the chief researcher of a second-tier city. It is not an exaggeration to describe him as having an unlimited future.

"Mo Ran, please step aside. I have something to discuss with Mr. Russell in detail."

Unexpectedly, the first thing Dr. Xia Mu said after the three met was to ask Li Moran, a formal researcher, to avoid him.

Although Li Moran is now mainly responsible for a fossil archaeological project, her confidentiality authority is theoretically enough to participate in most projects within the institute. Upon hearing this request, Li Moran glanced at Russell in surprise, but she immediately withdrew from the institute. layer.

"Mr. Russell, please sit down."

After the heavy safety door closed again, Dr. Xiamu pointed to the sofa at the reception desk and motioned for Russell to sit down and talk slowly.

However, before discussing specific matters, Dr. Natsuki asked him a question:

"Do you know how many types of insect-type pets have been discovered so far?"

This question is considered the most basic common sense in academia, and Russell almost blurted out the answer.

"About two hundred thousand species."

Hearing this, Dr. Natsuki nodded, and then continued.

"To be precise, there are 237,451 kinds, accounting for more than 50% of all known pet beast species. If the number is calculated, other types of pet beasts combined may not account for more than 50% of all known pet beast species. At 10% of the insect population, the insect beast population in an ant nest or hive can be comparable to the sum of all the medium and large beasts in the entire Black Dew Forest. It is really an amazing reproduction and adaptability. ."

To Russell's surprise, Dr. Natsuki seemed to be very interested in the study of insect beasts, and could even accurately remember some single-digit data.

"But 90% of the bloodline levels of insect-type beasts are below the silver level. Even with such a huge base, only one can truly form high-end combat power."

Speaking of the huge insect group, his words were full of admiration, but the last point of this paragraph still fell on the clichéd lack of individual strength.

The so-called high-end combat power refers to combat-type beasts above the seventh level. Pet beasts that can successfully advance to the seventh level after adulthood will be rated as platinum at least.

The higher the level of the pet beast, the greater the gap between each level. This is common sense that everyone in the world of beast control knows.

At the second and third levels, the difference brought by bloodline is not obvious, but at the fifth and sixth levels and above, unless you have obvious environment, attribute restraint, or group fighting advantages, it will become more and more difficult to challenge across levels.

If a single eighth-level beast launches a crazy attack at all costs, it can destroy a team of three or two seventh-level beasts, posing a huge threat to small cities below level three that lack fortifications.

But a mature ninth-level pet beast can easily defeat dozens of eighth-level pet beasts.

As for the tenth-level pet beast that has not appeared in the world for thousands of years and is worshiped and sung as a god in many areas, it has the power to destroy the world.

In the most familiar mythology of the Southern Principality, the ancient coastal metropolis Landis sank to the bottom of the sea overnight because it angered Leviathan, a tenth-level pet beast of dragon and water types. disappeared in the long river.

In addition to the famous dragon type, many attributes have their own legends and stories. For example, the Vulcan crow related to several major elemental attributes spreads fire, and the black earth turtle repairs the cracks in the Styx. All of them are linked to pet beasts of the ninth level and above. It sounds heart-warming.

But when it comes to the insect system, the style of legends changes suddenly, and the most widely spread folklore stories are about butterfly girls repaying a favor and marrying villagers, and spider spirits being beheaded by righteous beast masters for causing harm to the countryside.

After saying this opening statement about the characteristics and current situation of the insect-type pet beast group, Dr. Natsuki changed the subject, stared into Russell's eyes and asked:

"That UFO Hawk Moth of yours should be at least of Silver level bloodline."

"..."

Before coming to the Senluo Beast Taming Research Institute for an appointment, Russell specifically checked online for information on successful cases of UFO Hawk Moth cultivation. He knew that there had been similar cases before, so he had no intention of hiding the status of his contracted pet beast.

But when Dr. Xiamu asked him seriously, he felt a little unsure.

Is it a very rare thing to cultivate the UFO Hawkmoth to the silver level? It won't really be caught and sliced, right?

Probably sensing that Russell's expression became tense, Dr. Xia Mu smiled and explained to him:

"There is no need to be so cautious. Although the insect type is generally weak in public perception, looking at the entire insect group, the number of insect beasts above the Purple Gold level can reach double digits."

The implication is that the Senluo Beast Control Research Institute is not yet coveted for a silver-gold-level insect beast.

"Yes, my UFO Hawk Moth has reached the silver level during evolution. Dr. Natsuki, if you have any questions, please just tell me."

Unable to figure out the purpose of Dr. Natsuki's visit to him, Russell simply played the ball straight and asked directly.

As the saying goes, sincerity is the last resort!

Even if Senluo Beast Control Research Institute needs him to participate in some research, if he cooperates enough, he shouldn't be embarrassed...

However, after Russell generously acknowledged Ayou's bloodline level, before Dr. Xiamu could speak, a deep voice suddenly came from the cubicle in the reception room.

"We want to know your secret for breeding insect-type pets."

Before he finished speaking, a middle-aged man slowly walked out of the cubicle. He was slender, had a good temperament, was quite handsome, and... he seemed familiar.

Compared to Russell, his words were more sincere and straightforward, even too sincere.

In the world of beast control, pet beasts are not only the primary productive force, but also the primary combat power. The methods of cultivating pet beasts are among the most sensitive business secrets.

Even if there is no secret of the "Cocoon of Evolution" talent, it would be impossible for any ordinary beastmaster who is good at cultivating insect-type beasts to reveal all the secrets of his cultivation...

Sensing Russell's rising resistance, the handsome uncle immediately added:

"I am Tian Xiuqi, the chairman of Senluo Clothing Company. Mr. Russell, although we have never met before, I have heard your name from my daughter more than once. For the answer to the question just now, I can use funds Or share acquisition, Dr. Xiamu can also provide you with many cultivation resources that are difficult to access from the outside world. Please consider it carefully and don’t reject it too quickly.”

After speaking, he opened his wallet and handed Russell a photo.

In the photo, there is a cute little girl standing next to Mr. Tian Xiuqi. Although the little girl in the photo looks only ten years old, Russell can recognize that she is his main customer Tian Tian.