studiobondurri Chapter 195: 186: Black Rock Tree Monster
Chapter 195: 186: Black Rock Tree Monster
Chapter 195: Chapter 186: Black Rock Tree Monster
Su Han’s lips curled into a smile, because this type of structure, although it might fall short of a wall entirely made from poured concrete, was sufficient.
But it was already enough.
If the strength wasn’t adequate, then they would add more steel rebar. If that still wasn’t enough, then they would build thicker walls.
His testing hadn’t ended, but he directly asked for Zhang Dahai, who was preparing to follow the infrastructure team to explore other subway tunnels, to be called over.
“Boss, you looking for me... Oh, new laborers?”
“...”
Su Han’s expression twitched slightly, although he knew that in addition to being combat units, the descendants had another important role—as production units.
As typical people from Xia Country, everyone seemed to have a talent for developing the descendants as tools of production.
For instance, many in the infrastructure team had voluntarily entered into contracts with the Tree-born Worms and Vine Giant Rats.@@@@
Not for combat, but for convenience in excavating foundations and transporting bricks during construction.
Over at the Agriculture and Pasturage Team, the Vine Giant Rats were directly used like oxen, and the Tree-born Worms never stopped tilling the soil—in short, they were highly efficient tools.
With improved living conditions, everyone couldn’t help but jokingly refer to a portion of the descendants as “labor force.”
“Old Zhang, you’ve worked in construction before. You handle the testing that comes next. I need to know the scope of the Black Rock Tree Monster’s rock and soil control abilities, as well as the extent of the soil’s strength. Whether we can build high walls or not is up to you.”
Zhang Dahai’s eyes widened, looking incredulously at Su Han: “Boss, what... what did you just say? It... It can control rock and soil?”
“Yes,” Su Han nodded, “Test it as soon as possible.”
“I’m on it... wait, let me call a few people, grab a handful of hammers...”
Zhang Dahai, who dealt in real estate and now led the infrastructure team, knew all too well the importance of the Black Rock Tree Monster.
Although some walls had been erected in the ring area, they were at best temporary structures, merely blocking roadways and relying on metal gates and adjacent buildings to form a defensive perimeter.
This might not be a major issue for ordinary people, but buildings could be breached during monster assaults.
The storefronts on the ground floor on both sides of the street were mostly for business, with structures that favored multiple windows and doors over walls, making their defensive capabilities inferior to a proper city wall.
But now, he felt somewhat uncertain. If it isn’t about fusing flesh, could it be about fusing rocks or the earth?
A thought struck Su Han, and he suddenly looked down at the ground, at the scattered dirt and rubble around him.
His talent was Fusion, and he had already experimented with many materials.
However, the compatibility of some was so low it was exasperating.
For instance, rocks and soil, although fusible, required time and quantity that was not so simple.
“Forget it, if I’m going to try, might as well try. Who knows, the Giant Rock Ghoul might undergo some changes after fusing.”
With that thought, he willed it, and vines already spread towards the rocks and soil.
[Discovered fusible material: ordinary rocks and soil. Begin fusion?]
Fusion
Su Han silently thought ‘Fusion’, and soon fine filaments sprouted from the vines, then burrowed into the ground.
The concept of fusion is broad, such as with general metals, water, etc. It seems that behind its rules, there is inherently some will, some power of the mind.
To some extent, it’s like interfering with the material world.
Quickly, as fusion progressed, the soil and rock began to disappear slowly.
One cubic meter, two cubic meters... As the Mother Nest Ancient Tree grew stronger, even the first fusion of a certain material required a shocking amount of it.
About three cubic meters of soil vanished, taking half an hour, and then the fusion progress slowly increased.
LV0 Rock and Soil, Fusion Progress: 0.9%
Su Han felt some frustration. According to this progress, it would take several days to fuse slowly, and it’s still uncertain if it will work.
“Take a risk; a bike might just turn into a motorcycle.”
Su Han’s eyes became resolute. Since there isn’t much monster flesh at the base anyway, might as well try.
While he let the Mother Nest Ancient Tree carry on with the first attempt, not expecting too many fusions, just an effect that would grant some decent abilities would suffice.
No sooner had he left the vicinity of the Mother Nest Ancient Tree, he saw guards stationed at the entrance.
“Leader, people from South City camp have come, saying they want to express their thanks.”