12dz Chapter 1036
Chapter 1036
"A short lifespan is not a price to pay, nor a curse! Rather, it is a firm choice made by our ancestors for the development of the entire race!"
“Our generation of snow elephants, and indeed every generation of snow elephants in the entire development process of the snow elephant tribe, can only see the immediate benefits.”
“We all thought that the Snow Elephant Clan was able to develop from the distant ancient times to its current rich historical heritage because of the efforts of each generation of Snow Elephants…”
"Of course, the old chieftain said he did not mean to deny the efforts of each generation of snow elephants."
"But he must admit that the direction set for us by our ancestors is more important than the efforts of every generation of snow elephants!"
"Without this established direction, without choosing to make offerings to the crystal ball..."
"Then the Snow Elephant Clan could never have been an ancient race that has existed for hundreds of thousands of years!"
"In fact, it's highly likely that we went extinct in ancient times..."
"In fact, based on the current situation of all races, it is not difficult to deduce that the saying passed down from our ancestors is correct."
“Those races that become increasingly powerful will always face various limitations in their development.”
"The most common example is that powerful races experience a precipitous drop in fertility. The reproductive capacity of the entire race will become the biggest problem hindering the development of the race."
"However, with the individual members of our Snow Elephant Clan possessing great strength, we do not face the difficult problem of reproduction. The only problem we have to face is our short lifespan."
"So... a short lifespan is not a curse."
"It is the advantage that has enabled the entire race to develop to this day! It is a choice that replaces the difficulty of reproduction!"
"These words were spoken to me by the old clan chief, and they are also what I must make clear to you."
The "you" here naturally refers to those "mischievous kids" from the Snow Elephant tribe.
He needed to soothe the anger and confusion of these unruly children in the same way the old patriarch had soothed his own anger and bewilderment.
Sure enough, after this impassioned speech, the few unruly kids seemed to have been doused with a bucket of cold water, and they calmed down completely.
The old man felt slightly gratified, then turned his gaze to Jiang Yi, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow and said directly, "So, according to your old patriarch..."
"Using the entire lifespan of the Snow Elephant Clan to nourish this crystal ball, or what you understand as a 'fish egg'... This was the decision of your Snow Elephant Clan's distant ancestors."
"So, you're just going to hand over this crystal ball to me so easily..."
"Isn't this equivalent to making a decision that goes against our ancestors' wishes?"
"..." The old man shook his head. "Of course not."
"According to the old patriarch, making offerings to this crystal ball was the choice of our ancestors and also the mission of the entire Snow Elephant Clan."
"But there's another part to the mission passed down through generations of the old clan chief—"
"At a specific time, the descendants of the Snow Elephant Clan will need to hand over this crystal ball to a specific person."
"Even the clan leaders, who have passed down the lineage from generation to generation, do not know exactly who it is."
"The only thing I know is..."
"This particular person will not have their life drained by the crystal ball."
"At the same time, the clan chief who completes this delivery will not die of old age immediately."
At this point, the old man added:
"When the chieftains of the Snow Elephant Clan passed down this crystal ball..."
"The previous patriarch will soon grow old and die shortly after handing over the crystal ball."
"But what if the crystal ball is handed over to a specific person..."
"Then the clan leader will not die of old age immediately."
"Just like now, with the crystal ball in your hands, I don't have the symptoms of fatigue, aging, and difficulty breathing that the old patriarch once had..."
"So, senior... regardless of whether you are the old monster Nie Wu."
"This crystal ball, or 'fish egg'? It should have been handed to you originally."
Jiang Yi nodded slightly.
These are actually quite similar to his guesses.
Sure enough, the old man handed him the crystal ball, not caring whether he was impersonating the old monster Nie Wu and committing fraud.
In short, the crystal ball chose him, and that's enough.
This chieftain thus completed the mission passed down through generations of the Snow Elephant Clan.
Jiang Yi had a vague idea of what the crystal ball's effect was...
Because it requires the entire Snow Elephant Clan to sacrifice their lifespans to sustain it.
Just now, Jiang Yi harvested "Brother Pigeon's" life by taking away his lifespan...
The crystal ball reacted immediately.
Therefore, without a doubt, this thing's capabilities are related to its "lifespan".
This is closely related to Jiang Yi's profession as the [Fate Master].
Therefore, even if this "fish egg" is not a profession-specific item like the [Life Plate], [Longevity Plate], or [Destiny Plate], it must be closely related to his profession.
Even more so...
Who can say for sure that the "mysterious clan" that entrusted this crystal ball to the Snow Elephant Clan for support might not be Jiang Yi himself?
As he pondered this, Jiang Yi carefully weighed the crystal ball again.
Two small black fish, one black and one white, were still swimming and chasing each other.
An idea popped into Jiang Yi's mind.
However, it is not appropriate to do so in public at this moment, under the watchful eyes of everyone.
So he quickly put the crystal ball away, his gaze falling on the few mischievous children of the Snow Elephant Clan, and said casually:
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
This simple sentence startled the few mischievous kids, who repeatedly said, "I wouldn't dare."
The old man breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Jiang Yi again: "Thank you for not holding these juniors against me, senior."
Jiang Yi neither confirmed nor denied it, and then said to the black market staff, "That Brother Pigeon was impersonating Old Monster Niewu's disciple and swindling people. It's not too much for me to deal with him on behalf of Old Monster Niewu, is it?"