These evolution points counted as an unexpected bonus. Logan had already planned for them and, without hesitation, poured them all into strengthening his electricity-generating organs.
As the familiar warm current surged through him, the Tobi-Kadachi flesh he had just consumed in his stomach began to digest rapidly. The nutrients extracted from it flowed continuously through his capillaries, pouring into the electricity-generating organs distributed throughout his body.
Within those thin muscle sheets, a large number of neurons sprouted like bamboo shoots after rain. They interconnected and intertwined with each other, then cautiously extended outward, probing. They penetrated the tough fat layer, emerging through the pores in his skin and the gaps between his scales—from the top of his head, chest, back, outer limbs, and other areas.
These newborn nerve bundles presented a deep purple-blue color. Even short sections swayed gently in the breeze, at first glance resembling a layer of fine, soft fuzz.
In fact, they did serve a function similar to hair. On the outer side of the soft nerve bundles, spider silk proteins, keratin, as well as zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, and trace amounts of silver began to form, gradually creating a semi-transparent tough protective shell that extended synchronously with the growth of the nerve bundles.
These "hairs" composed of neurons not only possessed extremely strong conductivity but were also highly sensitive to electromagnetic fields.
They would spontaneously attract static electricity from the surrounding environment and convert it into current, storing it within Logan's body. Moreover, when he discharged electricity, these "hairs" could also connect with the surrounding magnetic fields, serving to conduct and amplify the current.
However, it would likely take a few days for them to fully grow, so Logan didn't pay it too much mind and instead kept his focus on eating.
The most precious parts of the Tobi-Kadachi were undoubtedly the soft fur on its back and tail, as well as those six sharp electrode spines. As key components for generating, storing, and conducting electricity, weapons crafted from them could even produce electric shock effects—though Logan wasn't too clear on the underlying principle.
Regardless, these parts were certainly rich in components beneficial to electricity-generating organs.
After finishing the Tobi-Kadachi's internal organs, Logan reached out with a claw to grasp one electrode spine and yanked hard, forcibly pulling it from the Tobi-Kadachi's back. This pitch-black spine seemed to be made of some kind of keratin yet gleamed with a metallic sheen.
With full confidence in his digestive system, he directly stuffed the base of the electrode spine into his mouth, clamped down, and snapped it forcefully. The tough spine instantly bent into an astonishing arc, followed by a sound like a bowstring snapping, breaking cleanly into two pieces.
This was probably the hardest thing Logan had eaten in both his lives. The "crunch crunch" sounds it made while chewing made him feel like he was biting into a solid carbon fiber rod. He couldn't help but wonder if the Rajang ate Kirin horns with the same texture. He'd definitely have to try it himself someday if the opportunity arose.
It took Logan a full ten-plus minutes to finally chew and swallow one electrode spine. His bizarre behavior drew curious glances from Zhu Peiniang nearby, her eyes darting back and forth between Logan and the remaining spines, looking eager to try.
However, when Logan actually pulled one out and offered it to her, Zhu Peiniang quickly shook her head and backed away, refusing to even taste it.
Helpless, Logan stored the spines away, pulled out the remaining few, and then began plucking the Tobi-Kadachi's fur. Though inedible, it would make excellent padding for the nest—lying on it would surely feel tingly and numbing, like reclining on a massage chair.
That very night, he stuffed the fur into a nearby tree hollow. After lying down and simply rolling over, dense arcs of electricity immediately sparked, strikingly visible in the dark hollow.
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Over the next two days, Logan and Zhu Peiniang stayed near the tree hollow until they had devoured the Tobi-Kadachi's carcass completely clean before setting off again.
During this time, some Bulldrome and Velocidrome caught the scent of blood and followed it, hoping to scavenge. However, upon seeing Logan guarding the site, they wisely chose to retreat.
In these two days, the neuron hairs on Logan's body continued to grow. Some of the longer ones had already reached over a meter in length. Due to the outer shell encasing them, they appeared semi-transparent white, looking light and flowing—only standing erect like steel needles when current surged, revealing their original blue color.
This hair growth made Logan increasingly resemble a Zinogre, though with slightly different scale colors, more developed and symmetrical limbs, a larger head and mouth, and a longer tail. But ignoring those differences, at a quick glance, he looked just like a Zinogre with albinism—or perhaps a scaled-up, bulkier Nargacuga?
None of that mattered. Fanged wyverns and brute wyverns were both outstanding apex predators on land, and Zinogre and Nargacuga each had their strengths. Fusing and evolving their advantages seemed only natural.
After a more thorough search, Logan finally rediscovered traces of the Popo. As it turned out, they hadn't gone far—just migrated to another forest adjacent to the fruit grove.
Recalling it briefly, he was surprised to realize that crossing through that forest would lead to the familiar Starlight Base.
This couldn't help but make him sigh—these Popo were bold enough, living so close to the Starlight Base. Weren't they afraid of one day provoking a bad-tempered hunter and getting slaughtered? Though hunters couldn't arbitrarily harm any monsters without guild permission, humans had always judged by appearances.
Just like in his previous life: hamsters and lab mice were both rodents. Hamsters, being cute, might live in luxurious "villas" with endless food and drink; ordinary-looking lab mice could only be used for experiments or as animal feed. And if they looked as ugly as sewer rats, they'd have to fend for themselves.
That's why, whenever Logan evolved, as long as it didn't affect physical performance, he guided his appearance toward looking more attractive.
Now, with his jade-white scales and robust posture, anyone who saw him would feel fondness. Even his ferocious maw—fused with crocodile and canine features—had its fangs wrapped in thick lips, leaving only an impression of majesty.
Speaking of which, his current appearance somewhat resembled the mythical Qilin from his previous life's legends, just with a slightly longer tail.
But dragon species were known for their varied forms—who could say there wasn't a long-tailed Qilin? Coincidentally, the Kirin in this world was just a horned horse with "crispy ice" on its head. Perhaps one day, Logan could even take its place.
In comparison, the Popo were different—they were average-looking to begin with, had poor living habits, bad temperaments, and lived so close to a human base. They probably couldn't avoid getting beaten up.
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