Chapter 124 (1/2)

”The charm of being intelligent...” Chang burst into a series of laughter. ”You made a good use of our language.”

”You didn't believe in me.”

The amphibia stared at Chang's face.

”I didn't mean that.” Chang squeezed out a smile. ”Your a.s.sertion almost caught me, but what do you want from me? The whole purpose behind this conversation was to sow discord between Qing Shui and me, so by the time you can talk to him in person, you'll be able to take control of the conversation. That's your intention, isn't it?”

”You aren't wrong.” The amphibia didn't deny his intention.

”What do you want exactly?” Chang asked.

”Reproduction ability,” the amphibia answered, grinning.

”I thought you're capable of that already. Look at your kid Liu Xin, he looks all healthy and energetic.” Chang didn't let go of his curiosity. ”Although you're all alone now, I believe your offspring will grow as time pa.s.ses by. Why would you want to risk yourself to get in touch with Qing Shui?”

”Those kids you saw are merely a secondary me. They were split copies of me.” The amphibia couldn't help but sigh. ”I'm the only one of my kind who is capable in splitting, and I spent a long time to push myself to evolve in that way.”

”Wait, what? You can evolve along with your own will?” Chang was shocked by the news. ”That means you can evolve according to your needs?”

”Correct.” The amphibia nodded. ”In fact, everybody is capable of that, it's just the fact that you guys are much slower. The process of evolution will take dozens of generations, and I happen to be capable of accelerating that.”

”That isn't as easy as how you talk about it. Four years, you only took four years to achieve what you want the most.” Chang laughed wholeheartedly at the amphibia's humbleness.

”As you said, this isn't a slow process. But that doesn't help in solving the most urgent problem.” The amphibia was deeply worried. ”If I die, that will be the end of my species.”

”Then what kind of help you're looking for?” Chang asked. ”You think Qing Shui can help you solve the reproduction problem?”

”Oh yes! He's an expert in genetic research, and I've heard about the Modifier he made. To tell you the truth, I'm somewhat interested in that little vial.” The smile on the amphibia soon faded. ”We're in the same boat as humans, the Modifier sheds light into my predicament.”

”I understand,” Chang said, agreeing.

”Let me tell you this straight, I need that Modifier to add on top of my rapid evolving ability. I believe my next copy will be a reproducible individual.” Hope flashed on the amphibia's face. ”What do you think? Will you bring this message to Qing Shui?”

”Sure, why not?” Chang nodded decisively.

”Though, just to be safe, I'll send someone else to him first. The person will be informing Qing Shui about your visit. What do you think?” The amphibia leaked a slight grin on his face. ”We'll see his reaction first, and then we'll determine if you're a qualified chip.”

”I don't see any sincerity in you for doing this.”

Chang was disappointed, he shook his head in remorse.

”Well, I'm a cautious being,” the amphibia argued. ”Mr. Liu, be welcome in my humble home. I'll make sure the message is delivered to Qing Shui in person.