Chapter 1404: Chapter 582: Returning to Wuyang Military Base

Wang Tao ran another test and discovered that the radiation from the Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass was cumulative.

For instance, after consuming the first Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass, the Radiation State would last 24 hours, a full day. If a second one was consumed during that time, the Radiation State would then last for two days, and consuming a third one would extend it to three days, and so on.

For most people, they might be able to withstand one or two days of radiation, but any more would be detrimental. Moreover, radiation could potentially leave lasting harm… Thus, if one does not possess strong resistance to radiation nor protective items like Radiation Shields, it would be best not to consume Mutated Radiation Deadlife carelessly, as it could lead to sudden death.

For Wang Tao, of course, this wasn’t an issue, and given that the Radiation Shield was a shield equipment, not only could he use it, but so could others. Everyone could consume Mutated Radiation Deadlife to replenish their HP and Mana!

Wang Tao took out the Radiation Shield again, followed by the remaining Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass, and started consuming them in order.

Moments later, Wang Tao had swallowed all 100 roots, and his Mana skyrocketed to 550,000! He was one step closer to achieving one million Mana.

“Right, I wonder if Golden Eagle and Lightning can eat these…”

In the past, Wang Tao fed Lightning Deadlife Grass, and it did increase Lightning’s HP. But now that the Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass had side effects, and considering that they were animals and it’s uncertain if they could use human equipment…

“Let’s try. Lightning, come here…”

Wang Tao had Lightning sit on Golden Eagle’s back, handed over the Radiation Shield for Lightning to hold with its front Claws, and then fed it the Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass.

Both Lightning’s HP and Mana increased, and it showed no signs of any Radiation State.

“It works!”

Wang Tao was overjoyed. With such an abundance of Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass, they, the Starfire Society, would definitely not finish it all. If these mutant beasts could eat it, that would be even better.

So, Wang Tao took out another 99 roots of Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass for Lightning to eat.

Moments later, Lightning had eaten all 100 roots, and its HP finally reached 1.5 million!

Seeing Lightning’s 1.5 million HP, Wang Tao felt a bit envious.

After all, the normal upper limit for HP was typically one million. However, Lightning’s [Gluttonous Feast] Awakening allowed it to increase HP by consuming corpses, and like the Giant Awakening, it seemed to have no upper limit, which is why Lightning’s HP could surpass one million.

Wang Tao somewhat envied that ability, wishing he had a similar one…

While contemplating, Wang Tao had Golden Eagle grasp the Radiation Shield with its claws, then fed it Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass. It, just like Lightning, smoothly increased 100,000 HP and Mana.

Finally, Wang Tao’s gaze turned to Little Bing and Little Huo, both perched curiously on his shoulder.

“Your turn, Little Huo first…”

Wang Tao had Little Huo hold the Radiation Shield with its small claws and then fed it Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass.

As expected, Little Huo showed no negative effects, and its Mana and HP increased.

“Good, continue.”

Little Huo quickly finished eating 100 roots of Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass.

Just as Wang Tao was about to feed Little Bing, he saw Little Huo suddenly scampering excitedly onto his shoulder.

“Hmm? You say you can Ascend now?”

Chirp–

Little Huo responded, then cocked its little head and lay down directly on Wang Tao’s shoulder.

“He actually Ascended!”

Wang Tao, somewhat surprised, lifted the now sleeping Little Huo off his shoulder.

He had always been contemplating how to help these two little ferrets Ascend. Mutant beast Ascension was different from humans, very random, and despite trying many methods, Wang Tao had still not found a specific pattern, leaving it to chance.

Before, Jiang Shixue had mentioned that staying around Wang Tao made Ascension more likely, which indeed proved to be true. Thus, Wang Tao had always kept the two little ferrets close. After all, among his team of Level 4 creatures, these two were somewhat slower.

Having these two little ferrets around for some time now, and with Little Huo finally Ascended, it felt worth all the effort Wang Tao had put in.

Now, since Little Huo was able to Ascend, perhaps Little Bing could too?

Wang Tao immediately turned his gaze to Little Bing beside him, who was eagerly watching him. Seeing its good friend Little Huo ascend, it also wanted to Ascend.

No need for more discussion, Wang Tao immediately passed the Radiation Shield to Little Bing and simultaneously fed it Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass.

Not long after, Little Bing also finished all 100 roots of Mutated Radiation Deadlife Grass. Wang Tao watched expectantly while it did not disappoint, chirping twice at him, then lying down directly in his palm.

“Well done!”

Wang Tao smiled, petting Little Bing’s small head.

It was the perfect time to wait for the Awakening Fruit to ripen while anticipating Little Bing and Little Huo to wake up.

Golden Eagle found an abandoned high-rise and landed on the rooftop.

“Let’s wait for the Awakening Fruit to ripen.”

As the evening approached, Wang Tao casually ate something and went straight to sleep.

The next day, upon waking, Wang Tao felt somewhat bored.

“Simply waiting here for the Awakening Fruit to ripen is no good… Better go explore other places for now!”

After all, it was still more than two days until maturity, and simply waiting seemed a waste of time. The bodies of Radiation Zombies were still emitting radiation, likely deterring other creatures from damaging the Awakening Tree…