Simulator: Starting as a Green Snake and Transforming into a Dragon

Counting the time, it had been a while since he had done a simulation. Now that he had two more simulation attempts, he naturally had to use them. In his previous life, when he was playing chess, he had sworn that he, Gu Yuchuan, would never die with wealth! Wealth is meant to be used; if you don't know how to spend it, how can you earn it?

He found a secluded spot, activated his invisibility, and began a new round of simulation.

[Congratulations, host, on activating the twelfth simulation. We will now begin drawing talents.]

[Ring ring, ring ring, the alarm clock is ringing, reminding the host to wash their hands before drawing the card.]

He smacked his head with his tail, his eyes filled with annoyance. He had almost forgotten about it again. He conjured some water and thoroughly washed his tail, making sure there wasn't a speck of dirt under any of his scales, before he was about to continue. He had been so careful; surely he should have gotten something by now. He couldn't possibly end up with nothing.

[White Talent: Scale Enhancement; White Talent: Swiftness; Blue Talent: Enhanced Absorption (Able to better convert absorbed essence).]

He jumped up and down happily. He knew he wouldn't be unlucky forever; he was a lucky guy. This Devouring ability was his favorite talent right now. His cultivation level and bloodline could be continuously increased through Devouring. The enhancement of this talent would allow him to increase his strength even faster.

[Day One. You and Bai Ming begin your return to Yunhai Marsh. Along the way, you encounter a spiritual herb. After consuming it, your bloodline begins to evolve, transforming you into a superior-grade demonic beast, a horned serpent, and awakening a new talent: Poison Mist.]

[The next day, you finally returned to Yunxi River. You went to find the Serpent King to complete your mission and gave Bai Ming an identity. The Serpent King said some high-sounding words and subtly reminded you not to go out recently. You went back and began your seclusion, instructing Jinli and Bai Ming not to go out either. The three of you began your seclusion cultivation together.]

On the third day, all three of you continued your cultivation. You gave Bai Ming and Jin Li each a Crimson Cloud Fruit, and they swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao with their own primordial spirits that they would never betray you in this life. From this point on, they became your true subordinates.

On the fourth day, the koi finally broke through to the third level of Qi Refining. You named him Bai Li, and he was overjoyed.

On the fifth day, while you were cultivating, a small fish came by and said that the Serpent King was looking for you. You realized something was wrong; this monster was not under the Serpent King's command, so you killed him.

[On the sixth day, you were already cultivating. Bai Ming had advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refining and transformed into human form. Her beauty left you speechless.]

On the seventh day, while you were cultivating, a tremendous voice filled the entire Cloud Sea Marsh: "From today onwards, Cloud Sea Marsh remains on standby for war, ready to wage war against the human race at any time." A wave of emotion washed over you, but you could only continue your cultivation.

On the eighth day, a cataclysmic battle resounded from the depths of the Cloud Sea Marsh. It was a clash between a powerful human and a venerable demon. The two Nascent Soul stage experts fought so fiercely that the heavens and earth seemed to darken. Everyone, including you, awaited the outcome of the battle.

On the ninth day, the battle ended. Both the human and demon races issued new orders, forbidding large-scale military deployments. Clearly, the battle resulted in a draw, with neither side gaining a victory.

On the tenth day, Yunxi River was dispatched to attack a stronghold of the Beast Taming Sect, one of their subordinate mortal territories. The Serpent King issued a decree ordering you to accompany him, but you went alone, leaving Bai Ming and Bai Li at home.

[On the eleventh day, a massive army pressed in, their defenses formidable. A duel ensued, and you, with your Qi Refining seventh level cultivation, defeated a Beast Taming Sect cultivator at the Qi Refining eighth level. The demon race's morale soared. A great battle was imminent.]

On the twelfth day, your demon race finally breached this stronghold. All the cultivators died at the hands of the demon race. You seized the opportunity to absorb the essence of several cultivators, successfully advancing to the eighth level of Qi Refining. However, at this moment, the Foundation Establishment elder of the Beast Taming Sect arrived and attacked you. But the Xuan Turtle Demon General actually hid among you and fought him. Unfortunately, you were too conspicuous, and the elder preferred to be injured rather than let you die. You died at his hands.

[This simulation has ended. Survival time: twelve days. Cultivation level: Qi Refining Stage 8. Bloodline: High-grade Demonic Beast Horned Serpent. Evaluation: Even in special times, discretion is advised. Reward: 210 Divine Dragon Points. (60 points for surviving twelve days, 50 points for advancing one level in cultivation, and 100 points for advancing one level in bloodline.)]

His expression was extremely ugly. He couldn't believe that so many things had happened in just half a month. It was simply unbelievable. And that Foundation Establishment stage elder of the Beast Taming Sect, a Foundation Establishment stage expert, actually condescended to attack him. However, in the simulation, he should also be dead. But this didn't count as revenge. He wrote down the other party's name in his notebook. Although he was only at the Qi Refining stage now, he believed that he wouldn't be too far from Foundation Establishment.

[This simulation offers the following exchange options: Blue Talent: Enhanced Devouring (50 Dragon Points), Qi Refining Level 8 (50 Dragon Points), Superior-grade Monster Bloodline Horned Serpent (100 Dragon Points). Exchange now?]

This was a no-brainer; he exchanged it immediately. With his vast wealth, he could exchange everything worth a mere 200 Dragon Points. Instantly, his physique and aura changed.

First of all, there's his body. His flesh is already four meters long and as thick as a basketball. He's also grown two horns on his head, making him look very imposing. The color of his scales has also become more emerald green, just like the Azure Scale Serpent of the past. It just looks like his defense is much stronger. Compared to dark green, he still prefers the current emerald green.

Although he didn't have any talent for enhancing poison this time, he could still feel that his venom was much more powerful. After all, the most powerful thing about this horned serpent in the records was its venom. Legend has it that in ancient times, there were examples of horned serpents in the Golden Core stage using their venom to kill Nascent Soul experts. It's just unknown whether his current venom can kill Foundation Establishment stage experts. He can only test it in simulations in the future.

The increase in his cultivation level also made his aura more solid. If he advances again, he will be able to have his own river on the outskirts of Yunhai Marsh. Although the Serpent King is quite good to him, it is all an investment and he is still living under someone else's roof. He will have to repay it in the future. Otherwise, under the influence of karma, the more he goes on, the more he will owe. He still wants to be in charge of his own affairs, and that day will not be too far away.

He stabilized his cultivation and got up to come out. Bai Ming was so suppressed by his aura of the eighth level of Qi Refining that he trembled on the ground. He concealed his aura before the other party stood up.

"Let's go, I'll take you home."