Elf Trader: My trump card is the Light/Dark Mantis.

Furthermore, the system provides additional explanations: the improvement of the instant kill characteristic in reality not only increases the probability, but also exempts one point of the reduction effect caused by the difference in strength for each star increase.

For example, the initial instant kill is ineffective against elves whose strength far surpasses that of Incaros Sagros.

However, as the star rating increases, the effective range will become larger and larger.

A one-star instant kill can transcend a realm, allowing a Dojo-level player to kill a King-level player.

A two-star Instant Kill is enough to defeat a Champion-level opponent at the Gym level, and so on... Jiang Gu doesn't plan to max out the abilities of Incaros and Sagros.

The main reason is... it's too expensive!

It takes a full 27 medium-level dream gems to upgrade from one star to four stars.

I knew the original price was 2000 points when Jiang Gu first redeemed the Instant Kill Chip.

The system also thoughtfully provided a package deal.

Upgrade a Mantis's traits to four stars for only 30,000 points!

Two for 60,000!

Jiang Gu can still afford this...

But it also feels ridiculously expensive!

He wouldn't have done it if it weren't for the safety of dealing with Axia.

Moreover, if you want to upgrade the Instant Kill ability to five stars, the price becomes even more outrageous!

We need an additional 27 high-grade dream gems!

A high-grade gem requires three mid-grade gems to fuse. ...

That means that for a 1% chance, you have to spend nearly 100,000 points to buy a single mantis!

Jiang Gu simply couldn't afford it.

"Anyway, the 6% instant kill rate is enough."

"Moreover, the 4-star trait is enough to allow two mantises to cross four realms and trigger an instant kill."

"That means it works on Pokémon below the second-tier legendary level, which is enough!" "There's no need to strengthen it further..."

"If a level one divine beast really appears, how would they have a chance to trigger the instant kill trait?" "Sagros and Incaros won't even be able to touch each other; they'll probably be instantly killed!" he pondered.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the two mantises should retain their 4-star trait for a long time." "There's no need to upgrade them further for now."

"Anyway, dealing with Axia is enough!" Jiang Gu made excuses for himself...

The truth is, we're just poor!

He quickly completed the exchange in the system.

Two clusters of gems, shimmering with strange pink and azure light, appeared directly in Jiang Gu's hands.

The two mantises, however, merely looked over curiously. The feature chips and enhancement items were technological products of the Seer spaceship.

Incaros and Sagros, relying on instinct, couldn't sense anything amiss. "Carlo?" "Sagro?"

The two of them just curiously approached. Jiang Gu-yi shouted, "Both of you, refine the gems!"

Without hesitation, he slammed the two piles of gems onto the foreheads of Sagros and Incaros. Instantly, the dream gems transformed into energy and surged into the two mantises' bodies... Then, Incaros and Sagros were slightly stunned... before collapsing on the spot! Just like when they absorbed the chip.

Well… the only difference is that their combat prowess is incredibly high right now; even while unconscious, they can still stand steadily. A massive amount of data is being transmitted through their minds… a technique for instantly annihilating opponents is rapidly improving…

Jiang Gu watched as the two praying mantises fell unconscious, but he himself felt a slight pang of discomfort.

Looking at the remaining 19970 points, he could only console himself...

"It's alright, the Fusion Spirit project will bring in even more money soon..."

"The poverty we face now is only temporary!"

"The points haven't left, they've just changed form to accompany me..."

Although Jiang Gu felt a little heartbroken, he was always willing to spend points to strengthen Sagros and Incaros.

He gritted his teeth and attacked again!

I exchanged 200 silver crowns for fusion.

Because we had already accumulated a full guarantee last time.

Jiang Gu was lucky this time.

The two piles of silver crowns were melted down to create four golden crowns.

Jiang Gu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

This wave is not a loss!

He then looked at Sagros and Incaros, who were still asleep, and was somewhat surprised to find that even though the two little cockroaches had lost consciousness, they still sensed the presence of the golden crown.

It was still moving towards this side while it was asleep.

Jiang Gu found it quite amusing.

"Alright, alright, it was originally yours."

"What's the rush?"

Jiang Gu then implanted the four crowns into the bodies of the two mantises.

The strange power that could alter the aptitude of elves surged within Sagros and Incaros, radiating a strong golden light.

The individual stats of the two mantises increased rapidly...

Soon, Jiang Gu's Data Eye also sent back a message that satisfied him.

【Name: Incaros】

[Level: lv.57]

[Attribute: Combat]

[Trait: Adaptability (Skills gain double the bonus)]

[Chip Feature: Instant Kill [Four-Star] - When a powerful attack hits, there is a 6% chance to instantly kill the enemy.]

[Mastered Techniques: Sudden Slash, Blade Aura... Guardian Formation, Star Shadow Waves, Vacuum Thousand Crack, Purification, Evil-Slaying Crusade]

【个体值——HP：44攻击：44防御：44特攻：44特防：44速度：44】

Name: Sagros

[Level: lv.55]

[Attribute: Combat]

[Trait: Adaptability (Skills gain double the bonus)]

[Chip Feature: Instant Kill [Four-Star] - When a powerful attack hits, there is a 6% chance to instantly kill the enemy.]

[Mastered moves: Sudden Slash, Power... Shadow Dance, Claw Dragon Fang Shot, Phantom Demon Sky Fang Strike, Demon King Flame Strike Wave]

【个体值——HP：42攻击：42防御：42特攻：42特防：42速度：42】

Individual value growth appears to be low.

However, the effect of the Golden Crown is +5 to all individuals when the individual stats are 31 or higher. When the individual stats are 40 or higher, the effect is +2 to all individuals. The higher the stats, the more the effect diminishes.

However, correspondingly, the higher the individual value, the greater the benefit to the Pokémon with each point of increase!

Chapter 127: Little Blue's Halwing Bee

"Not bad, your strength has increased quite a bit."

Jiang Gu nodded slightly. After the last exploration, Incaros and Sagros' levels had also increased, and this time, with their individual values ​​increasing again.

The two mantises' improvement speed is about to accelerate further.

Then, the two mantises absorbed the combined power of the Golden Crown and the Dream Gem and fell into a deep sleep, it was unknown how long it would take for them to wake up.

Jiang Gu then put them all back into the capsule.

After that, he lost interest in continuing his vacation in the simulated environment of Cloud Star and chose to return to the space transfer station.

Jiang Gu had barely arrived when the three little monsters, Goldenrod, Eevee, and Infernape, who had been playing nearby, excitedly rushed over upon seeing the trainer return! "Alright, alright!"

"I know you're happy," Jiang Gu said with a smile, trying to comfort them.

Compared to the sprites in the Seer universe.

The childhoods of the three second-generation Pokémon under Jiang Gu's command were incredibly happy!

They ate energy cubes and played with various toys among the sprites.

Therefore, they are extremely lively!

Upon meeting Jiang Gu, he became even more enthusiastic!

He then sat down on the sofa, one Pokémon in each arm, and turned on a laptop. "663" Jiang Gu scrolled through the numerous messages seeking to buy Cosmic Pokémon one by one…

"Manager Jiang, please sell me a Cosmic Spirit! I'm willing to pay any price to buy it!" "Manager, would you be interested in meeting me?"

"Manager Jiang, I'm still a student at the Elf School. Could you give me a Space Elf?" "Hello..."