Chapter 493: Chapter 0493: Calculation (Seeking Subscriptions)

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we interrupt our programming to bring you a special report. As incidents of wild animal attacks increase citywide, experts advise our citizens to refrain from engaging in outdoor activities… Furthermore, city law enforcement agencies are planning a major crackdown on the surge of stray cats and dogs around the city…”

Several days later.

Su Lu was flipping through his phone while watching the television news.

If the first Spirit Tide was subtle, the second one has brought about tangible changes to the world.

He randomly clicked on a video showing a news host reporting live from a rural area, where lush vegetation was not only destroying farmland but also encroaching on the village.

Although this was an isolated case, it was still cause for vigilance.

“Hmm? The Tianling Mountain tourism project has been indefinitely suspended? Well, makes sense… With the arrival of the Spirit Tide, all sorts of creature mutations, perhaps even curses leaking… Both the wilderness and city are equally disaster-stricken, but there is no protection from Tian… Those tourism companies must be suffering huge losses.”

“Great Master, your loyal servant Ada awaits your command.”

A crow flew in from the window, flapped its wings, lowered its head, and bowed to Su Lu.

“Hmm, you’ve been doing a good job lately.”

Su Lu tossed a piece of bread.

“Caw-caw… It is my utmost honor to serve the great master.” Ada swallowed the bread in one gulp, demonstrating its loyalty.

He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but Su Lu felt this crow had become more obsequious.

‘Well, never mind, as long as it gets the job done, being good at flattering is not a drawback…’

After a moment of contemplation, he said: “The city is planning a comprehensive crackdown soon. While stray cats and dogs are the main target, birds might also be affected… You and the other six be careful.”

In Su Lu’s view, he only had seven little helpers, they were about as low-profile as it got, so they should be fine.

“A joint raid? Understood, master… We won’t be captured by those foolish humans!”

Ada saluted with a wing and flew out of the window.

“Foolish humans?”

Su Lu’s eye twitched as he observed Ada’s departing figure while deep in thought: “I didn’t teach this, did I? Seems like… increased surveillance is needed.”

Although there were no issues with the hypnotic seed inside Ada, he felt something off.

Thinking about this, he didn’t hesitate and pressed his hand on the ground: “Necromancy!”

The surrounding temperature plummeted, and several footprints appeared on the carpet.

“You, follow that crow, report back everything you see!”

Su Lu commanded sternly.

The footprints on the carpet disappeared instantly.

Necromancer skill!

This is the skill granted to a Necromancer Apprentice.

The “Spirit” in necromancy refers mainly to the Spirit World!

Necromancy itself means to communicate with the spirits in the Spirit World, and subsequently summon spiritual bodies for your use, be it as messengers, inspectors, or direct battle forces.

But clearly, Su Lu’s ambitions go beyond that.

Belonging to a Hidden Profession prepared especially for himself, of course, it wouldn’t be simple.

“After achieving necromancy, I can form a pact with the powerful beings of the Spirit World… For me, the ultimate form of Necromancy should be with my original self.”

“This is also a means to strengthen the connection, hopefully countering the dilution of world shares… ”

“Once I’ve achieved complete Soul Communication, even if it’s just a part of my original self, I should become invincible, right?”

…

Crow Castle.

This was the name Ada gave to the Crow family’s headquarters.

In reality, it’s just a park near the Bai Jing restaurant.

It acted prudently and did not let the entire Crow family gather here. Normally, only the seven of them, plus a few of their cleverest subordinates, would congregate here.

On a tall tree.

“A’er, Asan… Little Seven! The great master has warned us to be careful, the foolish humans are planning to take action against us.”

Ada, standing at the top of the tree, emitted a commanding aura as if leading an army, if only it were a human and not a bird.

“Our crowman organization has also secretly warned us.”

A’er stepped forward, it seemed much smarter than before: “According to them… there might be other forces assisting this operation from the shadows.”

“Asan hates nets the most.”

A particularly vocal black-feathered crow cawed.

“Quiet!”

Ada quelled the commotion below: “We need to defend our hard-earned kingdom. This is the task the great master entrusted to us! We have to wage an all-out war against the foolish humans!”

“Fight!”

“Fight!”

A group of black birds chattered and fluttered around, with no real show of force.

If Su Lu were here, he would definitely be speechless.

He had ordered the seven of them to hide well, not to foolishly reveal themselves and resist!

“Ada, some foolish humans are coming.”

Little Seven suddenly said.

“Hmm?”

Ada glanced over to see a bald, overweight man wearing a mask laboriously climbing the hill. Clearly, he was not used to regular exercise.

Having managed to make his way to mid-hill, he seemed tired and decided to rest on a nearby bench. His small eyes constantly darting around suspiciously.

“My servant, you’ve arrived.”

Ada flew onto the bench, everything seemed natural if you ignored the fact that they were conversing.

“Yes, great raven lord.”

Despite feeling disgusted inside, the man obediently used the title Ada had taught him, and declared his loyalty: “I bring the latest information, the upcoming crackdown is very extensive, birds are also included… This forest park will be inspected in three days… ”

‘Stupid servant.’

Ada felt quite disdainful for such ‘traitors’. Although it kept such thoughts inside, it responded: “Very well… Even though those foolish and insignificant humans can’t pose any real threat to us, your loyalty is apparent. You will be rewarded.”

“I… I don’t want rewards, I want you to bestow strength upon me!”

The man appeared fanatical.

“That would require merit, a huge amount of merit. You still need to accumulate more.” Ada’s red eyes flickered with contempt.

“Understood, lord. Here is my latest tribute.”

The man respectfully opened his briefcase and produced a bag of premium bird food: “This is imported stuff, quite expensive.”

“Oh-oh…”

Ada’s eyes lit up, it quickly tore open the packaging and started feasting.

“Well… I must take my leave, great lord.”

The man stood up, humbly bade goodbye.

In the moment of his departure, man and bird stared at each other.

‘Heh heh… foolish humans!’

‘Silly bird!’

…

After descending the mountain, the man glanced at the sky and quickly ducked into a black van, a smile blooming on his face: “Sirs… I did exactly as you instructed. I even gave that crow the bag of bird food!”

“Yes, yes, you’ve done well.”

Zi nodded: “We won’t hold you accountable for what happened before, but if there’s a next time… ”

“There won’t be, there won’t be!”

The man felt pardoned and immediately shook his head.

“Boss, let me take charge of this mission, I’m very interested in crows that can talk!” Wang Chaoqun’s eyes lit up.

“No, it wasn’t easy to track down this place.”

Zi shook her head resolutely: “This is the first instance of intelligent life appearing outside humanity, you should be well aware of how much Tian network values you…”