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Chapter 160 Lightning Butterfly Makes its Debut

Unlike last time, the ever-changing silkworms were not directly divided into ten groups.

This is because the five Hundred Transformation Silkworms possess abundant lightning-type energy, while the other five possess earth-type energy.

However, unlike last time, the experimental site is different.

The Thunder Butterfly can only fully evolve after the Hundred Transformations Silkworm has swallowed evolution materials and endured an attack of 100,000 volts of electricity.

The Giant Rock Butterfly, a pet beast, needs to be buried in the soil to absorb the earth's energy in order to complete its final evolution.

Ye Bai thoroughly analyzed the raw materials required for the Giant Rock Butterfly's evolutionary type. They must be available within the Yan Kingdom, and most of the evolutionary materials are different.

Otherwise, someone from some American country would say that our Yan country stole the formula and released it prematurely.
Ye Bai glanced at the required materials: fourth-tier Earth Crystal Cores and Earth Gems, which were considered common materials.

The Eye of Insight also spotted some of the remaining materials.

What the Eye of Insight sees should be the formula that the United States is currently developing.

Therefore, Ye Bai planned to go through the trouble of replacing the materials.

This kind of substitution action would normally be very time-consuming, but Ye Bai's photographic memory was a perfect solution.

His photographic memory is now equivalent to that of a library; he has read all the books in the library and can easily analyze the uses of various materials in the evolutionary process.

He made substitutions based on the properties of the materials, and soon the Eye of Insight provided a precise evolutionary path and evolutionary materials.

巨岩蝶：四阶钻地鼠的晶核*4，钻地鼠秘境生产的大地宝石*4、稀土*10、泰山岩*10、无根水10L、百年份石钟乳*10。

The most expensive ones here are stalactites that are hundreds of years old.

Of course, according to the American formula, the ingredients are more expensive. After all, the United States is vying to be number one in the world, and they don't care whether what they have developed can be promoted worldwide.

All they care about is whether it can pass the reproducibility test.

The purpose of the Yan Kingdom Alliance is to determine whether it can be promoted and whether it is suitable.

The evolutionary path of the Hundred Transformations Silkworm has been incorporated into the Yan Kingdom's Foundation Strengthening Plan, and various countries have also established numerous research institutes to study the evolutionary path of the Hundred Transformations Silkworm.

The Yan Kingdom Alliance is currently competing with the American Kingdom Alliance. At this point, the American Kingdom has already fallen into a disadvantageous position. Every time the Yan Kingdom Alliance announces an evolutionary route, it's like a huge slap in the face to the American Kingdom.

If all the data could be released before the United States, those American researchers would probably be ashamed beyond belief.

Most people only recognize the first place and don't know who the second place is. In addition, the evolution materials announced are different, so the United States can only suffer in silence.

After all the materials were prepared, Ye Bai began the experiment.

Sunflower Queen is in charge of the Giant Rock Butterfly group, and its wood attribute can effectively counter earth-type energy.

It can prevent the ever-changing silkworm from being petrified during its evolution.

Big Gray is in charge of the Lightning Butterfly group. As a master of lightning, Big Gray can precisely control the electrical charge inside the Hundred Transformations Silkworm, preventing it from exploding and dying due to the inability to withstand the electrical charge.

The space pelican appears to be lazily watching, but it is actually sensing the changes in the surrounding space.

As its capabilities gradually improve, the spatial cutting strength it exerts will become increasingly greater.

Later on, it will become the Space Pelican's ultimate move.

The first step was the research on the Thunderlight Butterfly, which involved grinding positively charged calcium carbide, negatively charged calcium carbide, crystal nuclei from ancient lanternfish, and crystal nuclei from electric camels into powder.

Ye Bai fed the Hundred Transformations Silkworms in the order listed above.

At first, the Hundred Transformations Silkworm was normal, but not long after, terrifying lightning suddenly erupted from its body.

Its eyes bulged out, its teeth chattered, and its body began to swell; it was about to explode.

Seeing that things were not going well, Big Gray quickly raised its hand and pointed sharply at the Hundred Transformations Silkworm.

A current the thickness of a thumb was drawn from the body of the Hundred Transformations Silkworm, after which the silkworm returned to its original calm like a deflated balloon.

"That was close, that was close! The Hundred Transformations Silkworm almost got killed by Barbie Q."

Ye Bai patted his chest and exhaled.

"The experiment with the Thunderfly was much more aggressive than that with the Thunderdragon, so it seems that the order in which the experimental materials were added was incorrect."

Ye Bai was deep in thought.

If mixing positive and negative calcium carbide doesn't work, then the crystal nuclei of the ancient lanternfish and the electric camel must balance the charges of the positive and negative calcium carbide in order to promote the evolution of the Hundred-Change Silkworm.

If that's the case, positive and negative calcium carbide cannot be placed in at the same time.

In other words, positive calcium carbide and negative calcium carbide must be separated.

Is the order of distribution positive calcium carbide, ancient lanternfish crystal core, negative calcium carbide, and electric camel crystal core like this?
Ye Bai changed his approach.

However, Ye Bai was wrong. The Hundred Transformations Silkworm's body swelled up again and was about to explode. Moreover, the amount of charge on the Hundred Transformations Silkworm's body was much higher than before.

Is the order of placement positive calcium carbide, ancient lanternfish crystal core, electric camel crystal core, and negative calcium carbide?
It still failed. After the raw materials were put in, the ever-changing silkworm was already illuminated by the lightning, and its outline could no longer be seen.

Big Gray sensed that the current inside the Hundred Transformations Silkworms exceeded the load, so it withdrew the current from their bodies.

This is how the ever-changing silkworm managed to save its life.

It seems the correct order is as follows: positive calcium carbide, electric camel crystal nucleus, negative calcium carbide, ancient lanternfish crystal nucleus.

It took Ye Bai three whole days to figure out the correct order of adding the raw materials.

The rest is up to Big Grey to handle.

Each of the multi-faceted silkworms looks like it's on an execution rack, with something resembling a hat on its rear end and head, which are actually positive and negative electrodes.

Big Gray pulled the switch, and the Hundred Transformations Silkworm was immediately shocked and trembled all over. Many of the Hundred Transformations Silkworms were shocked and lost control of their bladder and bowels, and foamed at the mouth.

"Big Gray, the current intensity is too high, the Hundred Transformations Silkworm hasn't transformed yet."

Ye Bai squinted and spoke to Big Gray.

Big Gray swallowed hard. After cleaning up the Hundred-Change Silkworm's excrement, it pulled the switch back down.

The voltage steadily increased, and the ever-changing silkworm gritted its teeth, enduring the pressure with all its might.

"Very good, the ever-changing silkworm."

"Keep going."

Ye Bai uses ten minutes as a unit of measurement. Every ten minutes, he lets the Hundred Transformations Silkworm rest for a while before continuing to endure the electric shocks until the Hundred Transformations Silkworm is completely exhausted.

Each electric shock is a test for the ever-changing silkworm. It must withstand enough electric shocks to break through its old body and usher in a new evolution.

During this time, Zhang Lingxue simply watched from the sidelines without interfering in the experiment.

She believed this was a great opportunity for Ye Bai to grow.

If a high school student like him can raise third- or fourth-tier pet beasts, then Ye Bai's future is limitless.

The last operation to deal with the Resurrection Society made Ye Bai's senior brother realize his value. After he leaves, a powerful pet master will naturally protect Ye Bai.

Now that Ye Bai has developed a brand new evolutionary path for the Hundred Transformations Silkworm, he no longer needs to use his own name.

Previously, Ye Bai was instructed to conceal his talents, so that he would avoid his sharp edge and not stand out from the crowd.

Now that Ye Bai has caught the eye of some high-ranking officials in Yan Country, there's no need for him to hide anything anymore.

Moreover, it is said that their teacher is about to become the vice president of Imperial University and the deputy director of Imperial Research Institute, so their lineage naturally no longer needs to hide their talents.

Zhang Lingxue's current task is to showcase her talents to the fullest extent and gain the attention of higher-ups.

The success of the positive and negative electric rabbit projects will make Zhang Lingxue a meritorious figure, but the people at the Western Research Institute will hate her to the core and might even resort to some underhanded means.

After several days and nights of electric shocks, the Hundred Transformations Silkworm went from being completely out of control at the beginning to being able to withstand 10,000 volts of current without making a sound. Ye Bai felt that this was the greatest progress it had made.

Finally, a lightning cocoon formed on the surface of the Hundred Transformations Silkworm's body, which means that the Hundred Transformations Silkworm is evolving into a Lightning Butterfly.

"It seems your experiment was a success."

Zhang Lingxue said with a smile.

"This experiment can now be considered concluded."

"By the way, that assassin Z you caught last time, we've already gotten a lot of information out of her."

"The United States has a program specifically designed to hunt down highly talented and high-potential individuals from other countries."

"The scope of this plan is so vast that even I can't imagine it."

"You've done a great job this time. To avoid retaliation from the United States, a bodyguard will be sent to you after I leave."

You need to be careful.

At this moment, Zhang Lingxue's stomach started rumbling.

By this time, the sun had already set, and Ye Bai could see that it was getting late.

She volunteered to cook dinner herself.

This time, Ye Bai used some of the whitened tuna meat.

He wants to make a creative dish from the Eiffel Tower: potato and fish fillets.

Ye Bai selected the most expensive part of the whitened tuna – the belly meat, which is said to be even softer than white clouds.

He chose the Sky Potatoes that Li Chen brought back from the Sky Garden.

Peel the potatoes with a peeler, then slice them into thin slices about two millimeters thick.

Then he used a round mold to cut out potato slices the size of coins from the thin slices and put them into boiling water to cook.

These potato slices will become the fish scales.

After boiling for one minute, the potato slices are taken out and rinsed with cold water.

Then place them on the square pieces of fish meat, stacking them neatly to resemble fish scales.

The cooking is about to begin.

Ye Bai placed a piece of butter on the copper frying pan, then placed a sheet of parchment paper on top, with the fish scale side facing down.

After frying the potatoes until they are set, keep pouring butter over the fish so that every inch of the fish is soaked in the flavor of butter.

This is also the key to making the fish crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Then Ye Bai removed the oil-separating paper, turning the potatoes upside down. The potatoes, which were already cooked, gradually turned golden brown under the hot oil, resembling golden fish scales.

Once you've reached this point, the dish is almost done. Now, the most crucial step is to cook the orange juice butter sauce.

Large chunks of butter are poured into a copper pot, and onions are added to enhance the butter's aroma. Once the onions are fried until slightly browned, they are strained out. The butter is then simmered with sea salt, pepper, orange juice, and grated orange zest.

Once the sauce has thickened slightly and clumps around the sides of the plate, it's ready to be plated.

Ye Bai scooped two large spoonfuls of sauce into the plate, then dripped black fruit vinegar into the sauce. With a gentle stir of chopsticks, a beautiful arrow-shaped pattern appeared.

The fish is arranged on a plate like stars surrounding the moon, and sprinkled with chopped parsley and basil leaves for garnish. A famous dish from the Eiffel Tower is now ready.

Hungry Zhang Lingxue could hardly sit still after smelling the delicious aroma. She picked up her knife and fork and made a light cut on the fish.

The potatoes made a crisp sound, just like fine potato chips, but much softer.

The fish was coated in sauce, and when you put it in your mouth and gently suck on it, the fish melted into a rich soup. Paired with crispy potato slices, it made Zhang Lingxue feel as if she were drinking a hearty French soup.

good to eat!

Zhang Lingxue felt as if she were walking on a vast beach, surrounded by a golden expanse, with oranges enveloping her. It was the warmth of the tropical climate that made Zhang Lingxue intoxicated by the scene.

She ate one bite after another, unable to stop, the fish having a subtle fruity aroma.

It took Zhang Lingxue a long time to calm down.

"This is delicious."

"Ye Bai, I'll wait for you to feed me after you get into Beijing University and enter the Beijing Research Institute."

"I will be patient for a while."

Zhang Lingxue said with a hint of regret.

"You can bring the Sunflower King's clone with you; this clone can cook everyday meals."

Zhang Lingxue's eyes lit up immediately after hearing Ye Bai's words.

Just as she was about to say something, a clicking sound came from the laboratory.

It sounded like a slight explosion. Ye Bai looked up and saw that the noise was coming from the lightning cocoon.

Could it be that the Thunder Butterfly is about to emerge from its cocoon?
Ye Bai's eyes were filled with surprise. At this moment, a tentacle broke through the layers of restraints of the lightning cocoon and was revealed.

The Thunder Butterfly peeked out from its cocoon; its eyes were like the finest blue glass.

It slowly crawled out, and under the impact of the electric current, it slowly spread its wings.

The Thunder Butterfly looked very energetic. It immediately went to Zhang Lingxue's side and even danced with her.

"I'm sorry, it's possible that most of the spirits I've contracted are butterfly-like creatures, so I naturally carry their scent, which is why they're so eager to come to my side."

Not all the lightning cocoons emerged; two of them remained completely still.

Even after the Big Ash stopped supplying electricity, there was only a wisp of ash and a fist-sized lightning crystal core inside the lightning cocoon.

"It seems the loss rate of this experiment is quite high."

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