Atlas of Heaven and Earth-Chapter 315: Snake Molt

Chen Chuan had only taken two steps after getting off the sightseeing vehicle when he heard a splash. He saw a figure leaping out of the lake not far away.

The person arced through the air before plunging back into the water. Immediately following, a dark green back undulated across the surface, indicating a large creature, seemingly in pursuit of the person.

Lin Yingzi approached and said, "This is a test of one of our internal service projects. There are surface shields and underwater safety nets, restricting it to this area."

Chen Chuan couldn't help but wonder if this was the same project he had seen on the Secret Serpent Cult platform, where participants fought a type of water snake.

He glanced past the water's surface and noticed a dense cluster of sightseeing vehicles parked on the opposite shore. People were disembarking and entering an oval-shaped building.

Chen Chuan asked, "What service is that?" fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Lin Yingzi replied, "That's our Secret Serpent Cult's ancient method of health cultivation, along with corresponding biological implant adaptations. It's very popular among the upper and middle classes of Central City.

However, since Mr. Chen is a Martial Artist, such services wouldn't be beneficial for you. If you're interested in purchasing combat Implants, you can speak with Mr. Zou. The Cult can tailor-make them for you."

As she spoke, she transmitted introductory data on Implant services to Chen Chuan's Boundary Token, explaining:

"Implants can compensate for certain deficiencies and weaknesses of a Martial Artist, enhancing their combat capabilities. Even if damaged, they can be promptly repaired and replaced. Our Secret Serpent Cult's Implants prioritize customer experience and Compatibility. With customer cooperation, Compatibility usually reaches over fifty percent..."

Chen Chuan didn't need these things, but there was no harm in understanding them, in case he encountered opponents using Secret Serpent Cult implants in the future.

The two walked along the wooden path for about a hundred steps, reaching the front of the glass greenhouse.

From the previous angle, it had been obscured by many trees, and Chen Chuan had thought it was just one building. But up close, he realized the structure was quite long. What he had seen was only the front end, with a long section extending into the botanical garden behind. The overall shape resembled a long snake lying there.

After entering through the main door, they saw that the path ahead split into two, like the forked tongue of a snake. Lin Yingzi went to the right, gesturing for him to follow, saying, "Mr. Chen, please come this way."

Chen Chuan glanced at the other path. Lin Yingzi explained, "That's a similar service project, but it's for Martial Artists of a higher Limit."

"Third Limit, is it..."

Chen Chuan glanced at it again, then turned his gaze and walked towards the right passage. Here, the sides were curved glass panels, with pleasing plants outside. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves. The narrow space inside didn't feel enclosed, but rather gave a sense of security.

After walking for half a minute, the two arrived at a chamber supported by arched ribs. Zou Handan was already waiting there, smiling. "Mr. Chen, welcome."

After shaking hands with Chen Chuan, he led him to a thick glass partition. "Mr. Chen, please take a look. This is the snake molt we've selected for you this time."

Chen Chuan looked through the glass wall. It was a long snake with golden-yellow scales, coiled around an artificial tree trunk. The creature was quite large, roughly eight or nine meters long at first glance. Although it looked like a snake on the outside, the inside should be something else entirely.

"Based on the data you provided, Mr. Chen, we selected the highest-quality snake molt from this batch. The service time limit is seventy-two hours."

Zou Handan said with a smile, "The longer you stay inside, the better the service effect. But we must consider the safety of our customers, so you can always withdraw early."

Chen Chuan received data transmitted to his Boundary Token, which detailed the weight, length, grade, and other publicly available information about the snake molt.

Below, it was specially noted that the service recipient needed to enter the snake molt to achieve the service effect. Near the snake's throat were two palpable pieces of cartilage. Touching them would make it difficult to breathing, forcing it to open its mouth, allowing the person to exit.

If one felt unsure, the staff would activate energy field monitoring. If a significant fluctuation in the energy field was detected, they would go in, cut open the snake molt, and rescue the person.

Various response measures for different situations were also listed, overall, it was very detailed and comprehensive.

Zou Handan said, "The snake molt's body stores a large amount of specially prepared nutrients. While enveloping and squeezing the service recipient, it continuously delivers nutrients to help them recover and maintain stamina. If the service recipient injects Drugs that aid Martial CombatCultivation, the effect will be even better.

However, these Drugs are not included in the service package. If Mr. Chen needs them, our Cult can provide them, but they will be charged separately."

Chen Chuan asked, "Can I only use your Cult's Drugs?"

"Of course not, but our secret medicines are more compatible. Using Drugs from the market requires a larger dosage to achieve the original effect."

Chen Chuan nodded, "So, you're saying I just need to increase the dosage?"

Zou Handan said, "That's right."

Chen Chuan immediately used his Boundary Token to contact Fan Qingshan of the Green Pouch Jade Pavilion. It connected quickly, and the latter said, "Student Chen, what can I do for you?"

Chen Chuan said, "I need Supervisor Fan to honor the previous promise."

Fan Qingshan said without hesitation, "Of course, which Drugs do you need for Cultivation? I can have them sent to Wuyi Academy."

Chen Chuan said, "I'm currently in Riftwave Valley."

Fan Qingshan immediately realized, "Secret Serpent Cult?"

Chen Chuan said, "Yes, I've purchased one of their services."

As the director of the countermeasure department, Fan Qingshan was very familiar with the situation of various Companies and organizations in Central City. Connecting it to what Chen Chuan had said before, he immediately knew what service it was. He said, "I'll arrange for someone to send the medicine over immediately."

The matter of Drugs was nothing to the Green Pouch Jade Pavilion. The test data was what really mattered, but he felt it was a pity that data related to Secret Serpent Cult's services couldn't be leaked.

Chen Chuan ended the call and said to Zou Handan, "Someone will be delivering the Drugs soon."

In less than forty-five minutes, an armed transport vehicle with the Green Pouch Jade PavilionCompany logo drove into Riftwave Valley.

Zou Handan was genuinely surprised. Among the pharmaceutical companies in Da Shun, the only one comparable to Heaven's Bounty Herbs in terms of size was Green Pouch Jade Pavilion. In this era where everyone relied on Drugs, they deeply understood the power of such pharmaceutical companies.

And Chen Chuan had simply made a call and Green Pouch Jade Pavilion sent the Drugs over.

He took a deep look at Chen Chuan, and his attitude became even more polite. He gave instructions to have the batch of Drugs injected into the snake molt through a tube.

The snake molt could perfectly carry these Drugs and, during the service, would permeate them into the service recipient's body through fusion and compression. Although some Medicinal effects would inevitably be lost, they would merge with the Nutrients in the snake's body itself, becoming gentler and easier for the service recipient to absorb.

And the amount that Green Pouch Jade Pavilion sent was enough for three people, allowing them to add as much as they wanted without hesitation.

After waiting for half an hour, Zou Handan approached Chen Chuan, who was sitting on a chair in the lounge, and said, "Mr. Chen, our preparations are complete. The service can begin at any time. When would it be convenient for you?"

Chen Chuan stood up, "Now is fine."

Zou Handan gestured, and Lin Yingzi immediately came forward to lead the way, taking him to the outside of a cabin.

Lin Yingzi stood at the door and said to him, "Mr. Chen, there is a shower room and changing room inside. You can also leave your personal belongings here. No one else will enter. A staff member will be waiting at the door. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."

Chen Chuan slid the door open and walked in, taking a look. It was a closed space without windows, with another door in front, which led to the snake molt.

Since he needed to remove his Boundary Token during the service, he first contacted Gao Ming to let him know that he might not be able to contact the outside world for the next few days. He also explained the situation to Wu Bei and Lu Fang, suggesting that if there were any actions, it would be best to wait until his service was over.

Then, he turned off the Boundary Token, placed it in an isolation box, and went to the changing room to change into a wetsuit-like garment that had been prepared for him.

It was a very breathable biomembrane suit, not completely tight-fitting, but rather like a layer of thick skin providing protection. It could buffer the service recipient during the snake molt's compression and help absorb and transmit the Drugs.

After everything was ready, he walked towards the opposite side. The moment he pushed open the door, Second Self instantly Merged with him.

Since his current physical quality was far stronger than a Martial Artist at this level, even comparable to a Third Limit Martial Artist, the snake molt provided for Second-Limit Martial Artists had limited effect on him. Therefore, he chose a low state of expression at this moment, which could achieve the same effect.

As the door opened, in front of him was a thirty-meter-long cylindrical passageway, reminiscent of a snake tunnel. He walked all the way through it, finally arriving at the cabin he had seen outside before.

Looking up, on the thick artificial tree trunk, the giant snake was coiled, its apricot-yellow snake eyes staring at him.

Following the instructions on the Boundary Token, Chen Chuan slowly spread his hands. The giant snake seemed stimulated and suddenly lunged downwards, tearing open its maw and swallowing him in one gulp.