usatvline Chapter 1: Starting with Bamboo Leaf Green, System Credits Arrive
Chapter 1: Starting with Bamboo Leaf Green, System Credits Arrive
Gu Yuchuan slowly opened his eyes in the long darkness.
The air around him was very humid, and he could faintly hear the sound of flowing water. Sunlight refracted through the water, stinging his eyes.
Instinctively, he wanted to rub his eyes. Something was wrong! Something was very wrong.
Where are his arms? Where are his arms, those well-developed biceps from working out at the gym?
That wasn't the worst news. He tried to stand up to see what was going on, only to find that he had no legs either.
He subconsciously tried to move, only to find his body twisting and turning. A strange but fitting thought popped into his head.
Looking around, he noticed a small puddle of water not far away. After quickly moving there, he confirmed his guess.
He did indeed turn into a snake, a very small one, about the length of two straws and only slightly thicker than a milk tea straw. It was entirely emerald green, with a pair of bright, triangular eyes.
What on earth is going on? His small eyes were filled with great confusion. Although there were many time-travel plots in the novels and TV shows he had read in his previous life, weren't those fictional? How could this be real? Besides, when people time-travel, they are either elite soldiers, special forces soldiers, or ordinary losers who have accomplished nothing. Someone like him who has just succeeded in starting a business doesn't fall into that category, does he?
However, he knew that since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it. He figured that complaining wouldn't help in this situation, so he might as well calm himself down and see what fun his snake life could offer.
Sure enough, Gu Yuchuan was naturally adaptable. Now, he was even baring his teeth at the puddles. Seeing his venomous fangs made him feel much more at ease. At least, being poisonous meant he had the ability to protect himself in nature. Otherwise, with his size, he would have a really hard time surviving.
As he pondered what to do next, a voice appeared in his mind.
“宿主已绑定，化龙模拟器开始绑定，系统正在绑定中，1%、2%、5%、10%……99%、99%。”
If speechlessness could materialize, you'd see that Gu Yuchuan's head was covered in black lines. What? Even the system in this other world is stuck at 99%? Is there no human rights at all? Fortunately, the progress bar filled up quickly.
"Dragon Transformation Simulator successfully activated. This system will help the host evolve into a divine dragon."
A transparent panel appeared in front of him, with his information written in small regular script.
Name: Gu Yuchuan.
[Race: Common Bamboo Leaf Viper]
[Bloodline: Common]
[Cultivation Level: Ordinary Person]
Number of simulations: 3
[Dragon Points; 0]
Having read countless male-oriented novels, Gu Yuchuan instantly understood what was going on. He could simulate future events in the simulator. Each simulation would award him Dragon Points based on his survival time and achievements. These Dragon Points could be exchanged for cultivation, magic weapons, bloodlines, and supernatural powers. Great! Gu Yuchuan excitedly twisted his body. He was determined to become a dragon.
Since we have three simulation opportunities, let's use them now and see if there are any dangers nearby.
[Congratulations, host, on starting your first simulation. We will now begin drawing talents.]
[White Talent: Strength; White Talent; Swiftness: Green Talent, Enhanced Venom.]
What other options are there? These two white talents sound like commonplace things. Besides, with his size, what's the point of enhancing strength and speed? He decisively chose the Venomous Fang enhancement.
[Host selects green talent; Venomous Fang enhanced, simulation begins.]
On the morning of the first day, you prepared yourself and cautiously ventured out of your burrow. Luckily, you found a litter of guinea pigs, solving your food and shelter problem.
On the afternoon of your first day, having eaten and drunk your fill, you choose to continue exploring and discover numerous tracks of large animals in the surrounding area.
The next day, knowing your own weakness, you dared not venture out. However, you couldn't control yourself; a strange fragrance lured you out of the cave. You were toyed with and killed by a lynx, exchanging your venom for its life before dying.
[This simulation has ended. Survival time: two days. Cultivation level: mortal. Rating: Useless Green Snake. Reward: 10 Divine Dragon Points.]
Gu Yuchuan was so angry he almost jumped up. Who did they think they were, calling him a piece of trash? But then he thought about it, and realized that he had only survived two days after transmigrating. He felt ashamed of himself. Oh well, he decided to check the reward first.
[Rewards available for this simulation: Green Talent: Venomous Fang Enhancement (10 Dragon Points). Redeem now?]
Is there even a question? Of course, he should exchange it. Now he knows that there are many dangers around his cave, and there is even a strange fragrance that will force him to leave the next day. He definitely can't save up these Dragon Points. Even in the world of Golden Shovel, dying with a huge sum of money would be unbearable, let alone in reality.
After clicking confirm, he felt his teeth were very itchy. He walked to the puddle, bared his teeth, and saw that his fangs had grown quite a bit. He blew hard, and black venom sprayed three or four meters away, which made him a little happy. If used well, this method could be very effective in saving his life.
After finding a place to lie down, he began to review the first simulation. This was a habit of his; after completing a task, he would review it to avoid making the same mistakes again.
Although we don't have many known facts, we still need to organize them. First, there's a nest of guinea pigs near his burrow, which can serve as his food source. Although he's not hungry right now, finding food is always the first law of survival in nature. That should solve his current food and clothing problem.
The second condition is that there are many large animals nearby, but it is unknown what kind they are. If they are lions, tigers, bears or the like, it doesn't really matter, because a snake as small as myself is definitely not on their menu.
The most crucial thing is that strange fragrance of some unknown substance. Why was he attracted to it? And that damned lynx. Since he could trade one-for-one with it in the simulation, it wouldn't be impossible to kill it by sneaking up and killing it if he was careful.
The known information was too little for him to analyze, but he had a premonition that this strange fragrance was related to something very important, and he had to find out.
He found a comfortable spot in the cave, lay down, and began his second simulation. He wanted to see what clues and rewards he could obtain this time.
Suddenly, he jumped up, washed his tail, and said, "Everyone says you should wash your hands before drawing cards. I don't have hands now, so washing my tail is just as good. Please, give me a good talent!"