"Incorporate the Lacquer Fish."

Inside the room, Lin Sheng's thoughts flickered, and he incorporated a Lacquer Fish nearly a meter long.

Nong Yu had run all over Yunhai City and spent several hundred taels of silver to buy this Lacquer Fish.

Although it was still among the common beasts, this Lacquer Fish was clearly much stronger than other Lacquer Fish.

It was not far from being a Spirit Beast.

According to the information feedback on the System panel, he was quite curious about this Lacquer Fish, even though it was just a common beast.

Although it was only a common beast, it possessed a talent, which was extremely rare among common beasts.

Especially the description of its ability gave Lin Sheng a new idea for cultivating the third Realm of Heavenly Serpent Bone Exchange.

In an instant, he had successfully incorporated it.

He carefully experienced the so-called Mimicry talent.

Then, he took out some Spirit Beast jerky, put it into his mouth, chewed it slowly, and activated the Mimicry talent.

After a while, when the jerky in his hand was finished, he frowned slightly.

"It doesn't work?"

He had pushed this Mimicry talent to its limit, but he felt nothing.

"No, even if it's just a low-level talent, it shouldn't have no effect at all. There must be something wrong."

Lin Sheng furrowed his brows and pondered carefully.

Soon, he thought of something.

He left the room and went into the courtyard. Looking at the goldfish swimming in the pond, he grabbed one, and a red goldfish was already in his hand.

With a surge of strength, the lively goldfish immediately died.

After a brief thought, Lin Sheng bit off a large piece of goldfish meat, swallowing it directly with scales and bones.

At the same time, he activated the Mimicry talent again.

This time, he finally felt something unusual in his body.

Part of the goldfish meat swallowed into his abdomen was decomposed by a force and integrated into his muscles.

It was not simple digestion, but a completely different kind of absorption.

Clearly, the Mimicry talent was at work.

Lin Sheng waited quietly until half an hour passed.

Muscles on the back of his right hand wriggled, and several red scales slowly grew out.

"It's done!"

Seeing this, Lin Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gently stroked the sudden scales.

They were indeed quite similar to the goldfish in his hand.

However, this situation did not last long. After two hours, the scales on his body had disappeared.

And they could not be condensed again.

Apparently, the energy from the goldfish had disappeared.

He conducted several more experiments and found that the stronger the mimicked Yao Beast, the shorter the duration of the effect.

An Intermediate Spirit Beast could only be maintained for about an hour, while a High-level Spirit Beast could not even be maintained for the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

As for higher-level Yao Beasts, it was probably impossible to mimic them at all.

Moreover, the stronger the mimicked Yao Beast, the greater the self-consumption.

Each mimicry consumed his own Origin Qi.

This was also why the lifespan of Lacquer Fish was generally very short.

Although this Mimicry talent seemed to have little value, in Lin Sheng's eyes, it was not so.

"Can I use the Mimicry talent for the cultivation of the Blood Swallowing Realm of Heavenly Serpent Bone Exchange?"

Lin Sheng fell into thought again.

He continuously analyzed the cultivation method of the Blood Swallowing Realm.

In his heart, he already had more than 70% confidence.

"Use the Mimicry talent to obtain the Bloodline of powerful Yao Beasts, then use the Blood Swallowing Realm to digest and dissolve it, supplementing my own Bloodline to achieve the state of Bloodline Fusion!"

The more Lin Sheng thought about it, the more feasible he found it.

He crushed the lifeless goldfish in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

"However, this is not as simple as it seems. A low-level Mimicry talent definitely cannot achieve this."

"The number of Yao Beasts with Mimicry talent is extremely rare. Even Lacquer Fish generally only exist in the waters near Donghai Province."

"Finding Yao Beasts with similar talents is a big problem."

"Perhaps I can try starting with Lacquer Fish."

One plan after another flashed through Lin Sheng's mind, and he finally decided to proceed with both simultaneously.

First, have the Dark Star members in Southern Qi begin searching for Yao Beasts with Mimicry talent.

Second, specifically cultivate Lacquer Fish.

Searching for Mimicry talent Yao Beasts might not be very hopeful, but cultivating Lacquer Fish was relatively simpler and had a good chance of success.

Thinking of this, he immediately ordered Bai Can and others to go and start working on it.

The next day.

Daylight broke.

Lin Sheng finished cultivating the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture and pushed the door open.

Searching for Yao Beasts with Mimicry talent would probably not yield any news in a short time.

However, under his instructions, many Lacquer Fish had already been collected.

He came to the pond in the courtyard.

At this moment, the original goldfish in the pond had disappeared, replaced by more than a dozen Lacquer Fish, each about a meter long.

Such a size was already considered very large among Lacquer Fish.

Cultivating Lacquer Fish naturally required selecting the most suitable seeds.

As for the person to cultivate Lacquer Fish, it fell to Nong Yu.

She already had a deep understanding of sea beasts, so she was naturally the most suitable person to cultivate Lacquer Fish.

Besides these, the matter of the Misty Sea Area should also be put on the agenda.

In the main hall.

Lin Sheng, Shui Zhi, Bai Can, and others were present.

"Young Master, the coordinates given by Divine Lord should be in the depths of the Misty Sea Area. The weather in the depths of the Misty Sea Area is quite harsh, and there are groups of Yao Beasts. Ordinary ships, even large merchant ships, are in great danger when entering it."

Shui Zhi said in a deep voice.

"In my humble opinion, only military warships are the most secure."

"Hmm, I have already agreed on this matter with the Nanqi Military Department. Now it's time to go to the Donghai Province Military Department."

Lin Sheng nodded, showing no surprise.

However, when Huyan Ji said that someone would contact him when he arrived in Donghai Province, several days had passed, and there was still no one from the Military Department. He wondered if there had been any changes.

He did not believe that his group could escape the Military Department's surveillance.

After all, Bai Can and others frequently appeared in public after arriving in Donghai Province. If the Nanqi Military Department couldn't even find this out, how could it have suppressed Southern Qi for so many years?

"With the support of the Nanqi Military Department, exploring the Misty Sea Area will be much easier."

Hearing this, Shui Zhi nodded.

He had already known from Bai Can that the exploration of the Misty Sea Area island this time would have the support of the Nanqi Military Department, so he was not surprised by this.

As the few of them were discussing, a hurried footsteps suddenly entered. The person who came was none other than Li Da, the person in charge of the Bai Tiepu stronghold.

"Ghost Face, sir, the people from the Military Department are here, they're outside."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Lin Sheng's face showed a hint of surprise. Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

The people from the Military Department came at just the right time.

Soon, led by Li Da, several burly soldiers in light armor strode into the hall.

These soldiers had powerful auras, mostly at the Peak of Bones Transformation Realm, which would qualify them as captains in the military.

Especially the sturdy man leading them, his aura was even more extraordinary. He was clearly a Divine Transformation Realm, and from his aura, he was on par with Bai Can.

"Si Licheng, a Lieutenant General of the Donghai Military Department, has been ordered by Lingyu Princess to come and meet our Dark Star allies."

The sturdy man cupped his hands towards them and spoke in a deep voice.

"General Si, please rise. Someone, bring chairs for our guests."

Lin Sheng smiled slightly and spoke softly.

Hearing the name Lingyu Princess, he understood.

Apparently, this Princess was the imperial family member Huyan Ji had mentioned.

"No need. I am here only to convey the Princess's command to invite you all to the Military Department tomorrow for a discussion. Also, there is a gift from the Princess for you all."

Si Licheng had no intention of staying long. After declining Lin Sheng's offer of a seat, he directly ordered the soldiers behind him to carry in the iron box they were holding.

At the same time, his gaze swept over everyone in the hall, finally pausing on Lin Sheng, with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

As a Lieutenant General in the military and a Divine Transformation Realm, he could barely be considered high-ranking within the Military Department.

Naturally, he was well-informed about certain intelligence. This time, Lingyu Princess suddenly came to the Donghai Military Department.

Clearly, it wasn't for leisure. It was precisely for this young man in front of him.

It was said that there was also a hint from the Military God behind it.

The prestige of the Military God Tang Zhong was incomparable, not to mention within the Military Department, but even throughout Southern Qi.

Therefore, he was naturally quite curious about this young man in front of him.

The soldiers put down the iron box and then opened it.

Immediately, a large splash of water erupted. Inside were two strange, seaweed-like sea fish, nearly two meters long.

"This is... Lacquer Fish!?"

The moment he saw these two strange sea fish, Lin Sheng recognized them.

They were precisely the Lacquer Fish he had ordered people to search for.

Moreover, these two Lacquer Fish were significantly stronger than the dozen or so Lacquer Fish he had ordered to be searched for and screened.

They were probably already true Spirit Beasts.

"These are Lacquer Fish raised by the Sea Beast Division. The Princess knows that Young Master Lin Sheng seems interested in this beast, so she specifically ordered us to bring the two largest ones."

Si Licheng said in a deep voice.

He didn't understand why anyone would be interested in such strange sea fish.

But as for the orders from above, he only needed to obey.

"Please thank Lingyu Princess for me. Tomorrow, Linsheng Pavilion will personally pay her a visit."

Looking at the two Lacquer Fish, Lin Sheng smiled slightly and said softly.

"In that case, I shall take my leave first."

Si Licheng had no intention of staying long. He cupped his hands and turned to leave with the soldiers.

After they completely disappeared from sight, Li Da looked at Lin Sheng and spoke with some surprise.

"I didn't expect Lingyu Princess to come to Donghai Province!"

"You know this Lingyu Princess?"

Hearing this, Lin Sheng's gaze fell on Li Da.

Li Da immediately replied respectfully.

"Ghost Face, sir, this Lingyu Princess is quite famous in Southern Qi. In the 'Hundred Flowers List' compiled by the curious folk, this Lingyu Princess can be ranked among the top three."

"Moreover, this Lingyu Princess is the daughter of Southern Qi Jing Emperor's beloved deceased elder brother, holding an extremely high position within the imperial family. And more importantly, her cultivation talent is even more outstanding."

"At just over twenty years old, she is already a Divine Transformation Realm of the second transformation, the undisputed number one among the younger generation of the imperial family. Some even call her the number one among the younger generation of Southern Qi, a peerless Genius with the potential to become a Great Grandmaster in the future."

After listening to Li Da's words, Lin Sheng's face showed a hint of surprise.

Originally, he hadn't paid much attention to the imperial family member Huyan Ji had mentioned.

He didn't expect such a person to be arranged.

Identity, talent, appearance—this Lingyu Princess, without even thinking, one could tell how much weight she carried within the imperial family.

At this moment, Shui Zhi and Bai Can and others in the hall also showed surprised expressions.

It seemed they also hadn't expected the so-called contact person to have such a high status.

One by one, they couldn't help but wonder what their Young Master had done in the Military Department to suddenly have such a Princess arranged to meet him.

Unlike Shui Zhi and the others, Li Da was even more shocked in his heart. Having lived in Southern Qi for many years, he knew best the weight of Lingyu Princess in Southern Qi.

He just didn't expect that such a person, who was once out of reach, was now specifically responsible for receiving Lin Sheng.

Immediately, his respect for Lin Sheng deepened a few points.

"I understand. I'll leave for the Military Department tomorrow. You all can go and tidy up."

Lin Sheng waved his hand, signaling them to withdraw.

His brows, however, furrowed slightly.

He didn't understand why Huyan Ji would do this. He didn't believe that some so-called imperial family member just happened to be here.

Having such a weighty Princess arranged for him, Lin Sheng didn't feel it was so great. On the contrary, he only felt it was troublesome.

Such a person of high status often meant trouble later on.

"Forget it, no matter what, I still have to see."

Lin Sheng shook his head slightly, no longer thinking about it.

Instead, his gaze fell on the iron box below the hall.

He flashed, already below the main hall.

The two Lacquer Fish in the iron box seemed startled, suddenly shooting out and charging towards his face.

Their sharp, pale teeth were clearly visible.

However, very quickly, the two Lacquer Fish stiffened and were pinned in mid-air.

Lin Sheng held the two Lacquer Fish, and a string of information had already popped up before his eyes.

"Beast Name: Long-toothed Lacquer Fish (Spirit Beast)"

"Resembles seaweed, fierce in nature. Originally a common beast, it broke through physical limitations under special cultivation. Highly aggressive, capable of changing its body structure to a certain extent based on the prey it consumes, extending various offensive and defensive means; this is a Lacquer Fish that has broken through its shackles. After becoming a Spirit Beast, it has multiple possibilities, but unfortunately, its lifespan is still short."

"Incorporation Requirement: None"

"Incorporation Effect: Agility increased by 8, Strength increased by 4"

"Talent: Mimicry (Intermediate)"

"Indeed, as its grade increased, its talent also improved accordingly."

Upon seeing the information about the Long-toothed Lacquer Fish, Lin Sheng's face showed a hint of excitement.

This Spirit Beast Lacquer Fish undoubtedly confirmed his original conjecture.

Even if he couldn't find high-level Yao Beasts with similar Mimicry talent, cultivating this Lacquer Fish could still meet his cultivation needs.

"However, even after becoming a Spirit Beast, its lifespan is still short. It seems that as the Mimicry talent improves, the consumption of its own Origin Qi will also increase accordingly, and the consumption is probably even greater than I imagined."

Lin Sheng's face showed a thoughtful expression.

He had thought about this yesterday and had specifically tested it, feeding the ordinary Lacquer Fish the flesh and blood of Spirit Beasts and even high-level Spirit Beasts.

Those Lacquer Fish would not attempt to mimic them.

When he forcibly made them mimic under mental control, these ordinary Lacquer Fish's Physical Body directly disintegrated.

Clearly, without sufficient physique, the consequences of attempting cross-level mimicry were severe, and even if successful, the effect was unsatisfactory.

"However, this is not a big problem for me."

Lin Sheng muttered, having already incorporated one Long-toothed Lacquer Fish.