Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 667 This old man selling fruit looks so familiar.
"These kinds of creatures that can control wild animals are already difficult to deal with, and now the ley lines on this continent are in such a terrible state. I'm afraid the Deer-Headed Demon is no longer something that ordinary demon hunters can handle."

Geralt, the White Wolf, who was quite satisfied with a quick game of Gwent in the wild, soon shifted his focus back to monster hunting.

Don't think that playing wild card games is a waste of time; in fact, Gwent is the highest priority in the Witcher world.

One second the person who commissioned the quest might be crying to the player about how their daughter was brutally murdered by a monster, begging the Witcher to kill the monster and avenge their child. But the next second, if the player chooses "Let's play a game of Gwent," the person's crying face will instantly transform into the look of someone about to start a game of cards, almost as if they're about to shout "DUEL!"

Gwent can help people catch their breath and calm down when their minds are in turmoil, and further sort out their emotions. Usually, after a game, even the most distraught person can calm down.

"Well, if this deer-headed spirit really descended in accordance with the will of nature, then its position in this world should be more dangerous than in the original world, because the strength of the wild animals it can control here is incomparable to that in the original world."

Cheng Tian also strongly agreed with Geralt's judgment.

The Leshen in the original game had already demonstrated the ability to control wild animals. Crows and such creatures could be considered as invasive species from the original world. However, the fact that the Thieves, which are not related to the Leshen in this world, were also controlled means that the opponent could theoretically control even stronger dragon units.

At least the leader of the Thief Dragons, "Great Thief Dragon," should be under the other party's control, not to mention that there are still the forces of redemption and sacrifice running rampant.

Great Jagras is indeed generally weak and easy to kill, making it the primary target for all new hunters to practice on. You could say that as long as you have a little learning ability, you won't be completely crushed by Great Jagras. But who can guarantee that there won't be an individual in this forest that is even more massive than Deviljho, with beads in the digestive contents that it slowly spews out? That thing is really dangerous.

On the other hand, the Leshen is supposed to be the ecological will in the setting, but after it invaded the local area, its ecological niche should be lower than that of the ancient dragons that walk on natural disasters... right?

In any case, it can't compare to Orochi.

Well, just having this thought is already somewhat insulting to Orochi...

After Cheng Tian confirmed the name "Leshen" with Geralt the White Wolf, the side quest became "Slaying the Demonized Leshen".

However, Cheng Tian was more curious about another question: would this deer-headed spirit also have eggs to take?

Because Cheng Tian was the first person to directly call Geralt by his nickname, and also possessed the ability to disperse a flock of crows with flames, Geralt was more inclined to cooperate with Cheng Tian and provided him with more details.

After being corrupted, the demonic stag almost never appears during the day. Even if it does appear, it is only possible in underground caves or dark areas covered by layers of shadows. Moreover, even if it is found, it can use the power of vegetation to move quickly in the forest area.

In summary, only at night is the opponent's rapid movement ability slightly suppressed due to the plant's dormancy, making them relatively easier to catch.

“We need more of these 'guideworms'—a special product of the stars—otherwise it will be difficult to track our targets in the first instance.”

Geralt said this.

Cheng Tian didn't say anything, but simply looked to the other side.

Without any hesitation, the commander took off the insect-guiding canister from his waist and handed it to Cheng Tian.

Guideflies, a species unique to the New World and a close relative of fireflies, can track various monsters by following their scents and traces. They can also express certain intentions by changing their colors, such as green for guidance, blue for emphasis, and red for hostility.

Geralt thought this thing was much more useful than his wolf nose for tracking and locating targets.

"Then, we'll meet at Camp 1 in the current area at night."

"It's a word."

Cheng Tian and Geralt, who hit it off instantly because of Gwent, bumped fists together. Geralt continued tracking the Leshen's trail to determine its hiding place, while Cheng Tian and the other players joined the nighttime raid as extra forces.

During the daytime, people should continue with their usual routines, and Geralt, as an expert, should continue to handle the task of tracking targets.

Cheng Tian's task was naturally to continue collecting dragon and bird eggs, and to sell some of the lower-quality ones to other players, or simply hand them over to the guild for rewards.

With his MAX-level humanoid shrewish bird abilities, Cheng Tianzhen went on a rampage, raiding every nest in the Ancient Tree Forest, from the herbivorous dragon eggs below the rock walls to the giant thief dragon eggs deep in the caves, and the fire dragon eggs at the top of the Ancient Trees. He didn't miss a single one of the dozen or so nests, big and small.

However, since there were only 5 empty slots left after installing the Deviljho, Cheng Tian carefully sold off the relatively low-quality dragon eggs and exchanged them for rewards.

Anyway, returning to the Starry Sky Outpost to accept the quest again and then entering the map will refresh the egg-collecting cooldown. For Cheng Tian, ​​the Hunter World is a huge self-service egg-collecting arena.

The space didn't impose any further restrictions on him in this regard. How many dragon eggs Cheng Tian was ultimately able to collect depended entirely on how much work he did and whether he completed the main investigation of the ancient dragon.

From another perspective, having many eggs and having many pets are two different things. Cheng Tianguang has raised three creatures: a mammoth, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a Primal Wyvern. The monthly cost of their pet food is already quite high. If it increases further, the average player probably wouldn't be able to afford it.

These eggs are primarily intended for use in genetic engineering research.

If Cheng Tian wanted to, he could even use the cloning technology of his portable laboratory branch to turn the "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" dungeon into something resembling Monster Hunter...

After emptying the entire dragon nest and keeping only 5 dragon eggs, Cheng Tian decided to return to Xingchen to refresh the egg-collecting cooldown.

Although he was also curious about other areas such as the Anthill Wasteland and the Coral Highlands, Cheng Tian decided to stay in the Ancient Forest because of the Leshen hunt that night.

With the addition of the fifth batch of members, Starry Sky has become visibly more lively. Many players have turned it into a temporary trading market, selling and exchanging their own items and materials, as well as those they have acquired in the forest.

Cheng Tian could sense that this group of people had basically used the power of redemption and sacrifice, and... it was mainly the power of sacrifice!

There's no way around it; simply killing is easier than saving, and the Strength and Spirit attributes, which are directly linked to health and mana, are generally more important than Agility and Charisma. It's not surprising that players would make this choice.

Cheng Tian also walked around, stopping frequently, browsing through every stall in the market.

Sometimes he would go to the flea market street on Saturdays and Sundays. The whole street was full of secondhand goods for sale. Even if he didn't buy anything, Cheng Tian was happy just to look around.

"Uncle, how much is this fruit?"

Cheng Tian picked up a fruit he had never seen before from the stall and casually asked about it.

"...Just give me whatever you think is appropriate."

Upon hearing the stall owner's rough voice, Cheng Tian's body suddenly froze.

When he straightened up and looked up, he saw a face that resembled a demon, yet also a Rakshasa, full of majesty and ferocity.

Combined with his striking features, resembling a blend of Buddha and lion, his dark complexion, and his fiery red hair piled high, the old man selling fruit before him now resembled someone in Cheng Tian's mind who had pursued the limits of martial arts.

The ultimate fist master! Gouki!

(End of this chapter)