Surviving in the Beast World with a System

Chapter 252: Taking Off

The rock she had just been sitting on suddenly started to move.

They had noticed this rock when they first came down. Aside from its deep blue color, it looked exactly like the rocks on the surface.

As if she’d thought of something, Wu Yue instantly turned her head to look at the spot where they had lit a fire to boil water.

Sure enough, the surfaces of the few deep blue "stones" on the small stove had already been burned black. Now, just like the "stone" she had been sitting on, they too were beginning to move slowly.

They looked as if they had just awoken, moving their bodies with extreme slowness.

The Beastmen standing beside her also saw the strange sight, exclaiming in unison, "Why are these stones moving?"

Wu Yue shook her head, her expression grave. She had never imagined that in a cavern with such a high concentration of Salt Crystal Stones, there could be any living creatures besides the Beastmen of their Snow Tiger Tribe.

"System, what are these things?"

Wu Yue asked in a grim tone.

The System’s voice was also very serious. "I haven’t seen them either. But Host, I’ll have the program take control of your body and get a little closer. I need to scan this thing for information."

Hearing this, Wu Yue’s expression changed drastically.

Thinking she was afraid, the System reassured her, "Don’t worry, the Combat Power program’s skills are top-notch. You won’t be in any danger."

But what awaited it was not Wu Yue’s praise, but a voice full of utter anguish. "So, those backflips just now and the feeling of my body being controlled... that wasn’t my imagination? You really did cash in points for the program?"

The System chuckled, scratching its head in embarrassment. "We’re a team, Host. No need to stand on ceremony."

Wu Yue whimpered weakly, "They’re moving at a snail’s pace. I’m pretty sure I could have gotten to safety on my own."

System: "..."

’This feeling of breaking out in a cold sweat is... really something else.’

"Host, you can’t say that! What if that thing had been moving quickly a moment ago? That would have been dangerous, right?

There are a million ways to do things, but safety always comes first. We can earn back lost points, but if you lose your life, it’s gone for good."

Wu Yue: "Heh... gee, thanks a lot!"

The System scratched its little head in embarrassment. "Don’t mention it. We’re a team, after all.

Host, I’m activating the program now to get you a little closer. I’ll collect the data and be right back."

Since the points were already spent and there were no refunds—no matter how much it pained her—Wu Yue nodded decisively. "Be careful."

’Your host’s precious life is in your hands.’

After the System gave the program its command, Wu Yue zipped over to the "stone" she had sat on before. The System instantly activated its scanning mode, and in the blink of an eye, she was back beside the Beastmen.

The Beastmen of the Snow Tiger Tribe: "..."

’That was baffling. What in the world just happened?’

’Since when was the frail little Pure Human female this incredible? Or... are we just too weak?’

"Biological scan in progress...

Mineral-based lifeform discovered: Salt Crystal Beast. Sustains itself by absorbing salt from ores or seawater.

Movement: slow. Disposition: lazy and docile.

Recommendation: Suitable for rearing. When fed mineral salts or seawater at regular intervals, its body will periodically shed deep-blue, high-purity Salt Crystal Stones.

It is, in effect, a mobile salt crystal mine."

Wu Yue was dumbfounded. "You mean to say, if we feed it mineral salt, seawater, or coarse salt, we can get these high-purity Salt Crystal Stones?"

The System’s eyes also sparkled as it watched the slowly shifting, deep-blue creature. "That’s right! That’s exactly it!"

’My life as a System is about to take off!’