Historically, skilled Viking animal trainers had an 80% success rate in capturing animals. That means they could capture 8 out of 10 wild beasts... which is an extremely high probability.
The average Viking beast tamer has a success rate of about 50% in capturing wild animals on the first try.
The current top beast tamer in the Viking Kingdom has a 70% success rate in capturing wild beasts. This Scholes, as a highly talented beast tamer, can control the success rate of capturing wild beasts to 60-70%.
And judging from today's situation, all 34 polar bears reacted after hearing the music! They all appeared to be in great pain, showing signs of about to kneel down in worship. Could this be... a 100% success rate?
Scholes' men standing near him stared wide-eyed, eager to witness a miraculous moment!
Scholes increased the force with which he played the instrument! He used almost all his strength!
Of course, only Gao Jianfei knew the truth... This guy was completely wasting his breath!
He played with all his might, but the polar bears ignored him. If it weren't for Gao Jianfei's orders, the polar bears wouldn't even have the desire to perform!
Furthermore, the polar bear that Gao Jianfei had possessed, after a process of possession, finally became Gao Jianfei's pet. In its consciousness, it sent a message to Gao Jianfei: "Haha, respected Xiao Gao, thank you for bestowing upon me this perfect body. It is so powerful, full of strength! Hahaha!"
After dealing with the polar bear, Gao Jianfei glanced disdainfully at Scholes, who was still wasting his time, and then simultaneously transmitted his voice to all 34 polar bears: "Alright, let's retreat now! Retreat out of this area!"
At his command, the 34 polar bears immediately abandoned their act, returned to their healthy state, and, along with Gao Jianfei and his mount, ran off in the opposite direction!
The mutated polar bear unleashed terrifying speed, disappearing completely from Scholes' sight within seconds.
"Ugh..." Scholes' music stopped abruptly at the sight. He abandoned his instrument and stared in horror at the direction the polar bears had disappeared. He rubbed his eyes hard and exclaimed in disbelief, "What happened? What happened? We were almost there... How... How did they all run away?!"
A wave of despondency swept over Scholes. From his initial expectation and belief in a 100% success rate to his current 0%, Scholes simply couldn't accept the reality!
"Uh... Lord Scholes, this... this is so strange!" The subordinates all said awkwardly.
At this moment, Scholes composed himself, then, still seething with embarrassment and anger, said, "Damn it, tomorrow morning, I'll play 'The Hunting Song' again. I refuse to believe I can't even catch a polar bear!"
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Gao Jianfei led the 34 polar bears back to the icy valley where they lived. Then, Gao Jianfei dismounted from the polar bear he was riding, opened the virtual display screen, and saw that the soul-piece-building progress of the level 3 ghost 'Kishir' was 43% complete.
Gao Jianfei entered the ghost's den with a single thought.
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome to your ghost's lair. Due to your excessive use of the ghost possession function, you have consumed too many exorcism points. Therefore, you currently only have '1600' exorcism points, far from enough to support you in creating a level 5 ghost. Therefore, I remind you to quickly accumulate enough exorcism points to assemble your first level 5 ghost and experience the benefits it brings." The intelligent program's ingratiating and loyal voice spoke eloquently.
Gao Jianfei touched his nose. "Given the current situation, the best course of action is to capture more polar bears. Alright, I'll think about piecing together the first level 5 ghost myself. Next, I need to meet that level 3 Viking ghost, 'Kishir'."
"Okay, my esteemed user, the soul of 'Kishir' is half-assembled and will be completed soon. Please wait a moment," said the intelligent program Sweetie.
Gao Jianfei simply moved a stool over, sat on the first floor of the Ghost Nest, crossed his legs, and waited while smoking.
Since Gao Jianfei is currently a Level 5 Exorcist, his Exorcism Points recover very quickly. Therefore, it didn't take long, about an hour, for 'Kishir's' soul to be pieced together and taken into a room on the third floor of the Ghost Den.
Gao Jianfei couldn't wait to run towards the third floor of the Ghost Den.
The door to Kisher's room was ajar, and Gao Jianfei pushed it open and entered.
Inside the room was an igloo. At the entrance of the igloo was a stone bench, and a middle-aged man dressed in armor and wearing a horned helmet was sitting on the bench.
It was Kishir, the Viking who was killed by Gao Jianfei.
"Uh, esteemed Xiao Gao, thank you for bringing me here. I am willing to serve you!" Like the other ghosts in the ghost den, once Kishiel arrived here, he automatically abandoned his hatred and resentment towards Gao Jianfei and became extremely respectful.
“Yes, let’s sit down and talk.” Gao Jianfei walked over and sat down on the stone bench. Kishiel also sat down. He politely asked Gao Jianfei, “Xiao Gao, is there something you want to ask me?”
They spoke fluent English.
Now, Gao Jianfei's curiosity was piqued, and he asked directly, "Kishir, you were a Viking in your previous life, right?"
“Yes, little Gao, I am a pure-blooded, brave and strong Viking!” Even though he was dead, Kishiel’s tone was still filled with strong pride.
"Oh, you speak English? You Vikings speak English?" Gao Jianfei's interest grew.
“Yes, esteemed Xiao Gao! In fact, we Vikings are also Europeans. However, more than 1,000 years ago, our ancestors began to explore the Arctic and plunder the treasures of various European countries. Our ancestors even went to North America.” Kishiel answered without reservation.
"So, in other words, the so-called Viking civilization ruins aren't actually ruins at all. A large number of Vikings still live there, right?" Gao Jianfei said.
"Yes, esteemed Gao. We Vikings have established our own kingdom deep in the Arctic! We have our own power structure and political hierarchy, palaces, houses, shops... basically, just like your world outside, except that our level of civilization is different. We have captured some adventurers from the outside world, so we know that the outside world today has 'computers,' 'airplanes,' 'televisions,' 'washing machines,' and other advanced technological products. But we Vikings don't have these! We still retain the lifestyle and level of civilization from 1000 years ago. Perhaps, to you people from the outside world, we Vikings are the epitome of 'primitive' and 'barbaric.'" To help Gao Jianfei understand the Viking world more deeply, Kishiel explained in great detail and with great patience.
"Uh...so you're living in a closed world? But you've managed to learn about the outside world through some channels...tsk tsk, I'm getting more and more interested. Go on." Gao Jianfei slapped his thigh. "Tell me everything!"
Kishir nodded. “Respected young Gao, as Vikings, we undergo rigorous training from a young age… navigation, swimming, physical fitness, endurance, strength, explosiveness, combat… We are strong warriors! We possess genes that symbolize courage, resilience, and tenacity! In addition, we have mastered the art of animal taming!”
"Beast taming?" Gao Jianfei's eyes lit up. "You mean using that kind of music to tame beasts?"
At Gao Jianfei's request, Kishiel brought out a musical instrument used by the Vikings for taming animals and taught Gao Jianfei the Vikings' secrets of animal taming on the spot.
Gao Jianfei was already proficient in music, so he mastered the 'Viking Hunting Song' in just 40 minutes.
This piece consists of 100 notes. The strength of a player's animal taming ability is determined by the number of notes they have mastered, their familiarity with the notes, and their accuracy in pitch.
Of course, Gao Jianfei mainly learned this out of curiosity. Even after he learned it, it wasn't very useful. He didn't need to use this kind of music to tame beasts. His ghost possession ability was the best tool for taming beasts!
Demon possession involves a level 1 demon possessing an animal, thereby achieving perfect control and manipulation of the animal's soul and body—it's as if the animal were an extension of its own limb. This is something the Vikings could never achieve in terms of animal taming!
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Gao Jianfei… “Huh? This Viking beast taming technique is completely useless to me, but what if I teach it to Xiaoying and Xiaoxian, or even Sister Li Yun and Cuiyun? Tsk tsk, this could turn them from ordinary people into mysterious beast tamers! Not bad, not bad!”
Afterwards, Kishiel told Gao Jianfei a lot about the Vikings...
Throughout the Viking kingdom, the highest authority is King Beckenbauer. His Majesty has ten princes. Leading this expedition is the fifth prince, Scholes.
The Viking Kingdom's inhabitants numbered approximately 80,000, equivalent to the permanent population of a small city in country Z. In addition to the 80 civilians, there were 40 soldiers.
Of course, even Viking civilians are extremely powerful fighters. Whenever battle breaks out, 80 civilians can be sent directly to the battlefield!
Take the Viking Kingdom's 400,000 troops as an example: 10 princes, each commanding 3 troops. The king commands 10 troops.
In other words, the military force of the Viking kingdom was controlled by the royal family.
Every Viking was a born animal trainer, and thus, the Viking kingdom bred countless animals! Flying in the sky, swimming in the water, running on land—they had them all!
As for the Viking treasure, according to Kisher, it certainly exists!
Pearls, agate, diamonds, gemstones, coral, gold, silver...
Piled up like a mountain!
If large ships were used to transport these treasures, then 100 large ships would be needed to carry them all!
100 ships!
This is an unimaginable treasure!
To be fair, the value of this treasure is even greater than that of the U.S. Treasury!
Although Gao Jianfei, who possessed the incredible software Super Ghost Instrument, didn't value wealth much, he was still tempted when he first heard Kishiel's description!
Without a doubt, if Gao Jianfei obtains this treasure, he will become the richest man in the world! And truly, richer than a country!
Of course, obtaining this treasure will be extremely difficult. The treasure is hidden in the palace of the Viking king, Beckenbauer, which is guarded by ten armies and numerous ferocious beasts.
However, compared to the treasures, the wild beasts in the Viking kingdom were what truly made Gao Jianfei drool!
Gao Jianfei is determined to build an animal army that can rival the US military and destroy the Holy Land. Therefore, he needs a large number of animals to occupy it!
Where can we find such a large number of animals?
The Viking Kingdom is absolutely the best choice!
"Yes! I must go to the Viking Kingdom and complete my first adventure in my life, or rather, an important adventure!" Gao Jianfei had made up his mind.
Afterwards, Kishiel told Gao Jianfei that Prince Scholes was likely to transfer his troops to deal with Gao Jianfei.
It is important to know that in the Viking Kingdom, every prince holds military power and can freely deploy his own three-person personal guard!
"Damn, I have to find a way to sneak onto Scholes' ship and then return to the Viking Kingdom with his men!" A thought flashed through Gao Jianfei's mind. He then bid farewell to Kishir and left the Ghost Den.
After leaving the haunted house, the current time is around 2 a.m. on the second day.
Gao Jianfei now has a slot to take 10 more animals into the Ghost Den's special space. Therefore, after some taking, there are still 4 polar bears that cannot go to the Ghost Den's special space for the time being.
Among the animal population, the total number of polar bears reached 54.
Gao Jianfei mounted a polar bear, leading three other polar bears that he couldn't take in for the time being, and sped off toward the valley where Song Ying and Li Yun were hiding.
After driving for more than half an hour, we arrived at the entrance of the valley. Nine polar bears stood guard at the entrance, like nine loyal guardians.
"Is there any problem? The enemy shouldn't have reached this area yet, right?" Gao Jianfei rolled off and asked the nine polar bears guarding the valley with his consciousness.
“No problem, esteemed user!” the nine polar bears replied to Gao Jianfei in unison. “The ladies all love security.”
Gao Jianfei nodded in satisfaction, then ran into the valley.
In the valley, by the stream, several bonfires were lit. The vibrant Li Yun, Song Ying, and other women sat around the fires, their faces filled with anxiety and anticipation.
Seeing Gao Jianfei return, they breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up and walked towards him.
Gao Jianfei also walked over.
The young woman, Li Yun, was the first to ask Gao Jianfei, "Jianfei, what's the situation outside?"
"The situation is complicated, but what we need to do now is not retreat, but enter the Viking Kingdom!" Gao Jianfei slapped his forehead and said. "Uh, let me tell you, all the barbarians who landed on this island today are mysterious Vikings!"
Chapter 495 The Great Search
Chapter 495 Major Investigation
"Vikings?" Hearing Gao Jianfei reveal the truth, Li Yun and Song Ying were both stunned. Song Ying, being well-read and with a deep understanding of European and American history, knew that the Vikings, after a period of great power, had disappeared. She had never imagined that Vikings still existed in the Arctic! Moreover, those Vikings seemed quite formidable. Their numbers were enormous, and their fighting prowess was extraordinary!
Of course, the women's astonishment was short-lived... In fact, there weren't many things that could keep the women around Gao Jianfei in a state of surprise for long. After all, Gao Jianfei being able to release a polar bear out of thin air was already an incredible feat in the world; what else could be more shocking?
After the women calmed down, the young woman Li Yun asked, "Jianfei, are you implying that instead of escaping this area and returning to the outside world, we're going to venture into the lion's den and enter the Viking kingdom?"
"Hmm. Running away isn't the solution," Gao Jianfei pondered. "As everyone knows, the United States has done such a huge thing. Now, the world outside, led by the United States, is definitely using all sorts of scientific methods to hunt me down! If it were just me, that would be better, but the important thing is that even Xiaoying has probably been exposed and is now wanted! Even Sister Li Yun and you might be wanted! Therefore, returning to the outside world immediately is extremely dangerous! We must stay in the Arctic for a long time, wait for the situation to calm down, and then try to return. During this time, we must also strengthen our own capabilities so that we can deal with the powers of the outside world in the future! Also, I must tell you clearly that the Viking Kingdom possesses incredibly valuable wealth. If we obtain this wealth, it will undoubtedly be of great help in the future! In addition, the Viking Kingdom has countless animal and wild animal resources, and I need this vast resource! So, nothing ventured, nothing gained!"
The women nodded repeatedly at Gao Jianfei's words. Suddenly, Li Yun frowned and asked, "Jianfei, how did you find out about this? How do you know the amount of wealth in the Viking Kingdom, and how do you know that the Viking Kingdom has abundant animal and wild animal resources?"
"Uh...we'll just grab a Viking, interrogate him a bit, and that'll be it," Gao Jianfei chuckled casually. After a pause, he quickly changed the subject. "Alright, tonight, these Viking barbarians on the island shouldn't bother us. And my polar bear pet is guarding the valley entrance, so we can rest well in this valley, recharge our energy, and think about how to infiltrate the Viking kingdom tomorrow."
After saying that, Gao Jianfei thought for a moment. Since Li Yun and the others already knew his secret of being able to store polar bears in the Ghost Den's special space, Gao Jianfei avoided them and went to the Ghost Den to retrieve some camping supplies for the night, such as blankets, tents, and other bedding… These were things Gao Jianfei had haphazardly bought while shopping at the supermarket and stored in the Ghost Den. You see, Gao Jianfei used to be quite wealthy, the kind of person who had more money than he knew what to do with. Moreover, the Ghost Den could store countless supplies, so whenever Gao Jianfei saw something interesting while shopping at the supermarket, he would buy it and throw it into the Ghost Den. Therefore… all kinds of food, drinks, cooked food, raw food, camping tools, tents, bedding, cigarettes, alcohol… basically, all sorts of miscellaneous things, Gao Jianfei bought them all!
The haunted house was filled with all sorts of strange things.
When Gao Jianfei presented the tent and the brand-new, fragrant bedding to the women, they were so shocked that they almost fainted!
They had already learned far too many of Gao Jianfei's secrets. Furthermore, they no longer treated Gao Jianfei like an ordinary person! In short, in their eyes, Gao Jianfei had attained an extremely high, almost godlike status!
Li Yun was shrewd and calculating. As a young married woman, she knew that they currently held too many of Gao Jianfei's secrets. Therefore, they had to do something for Gao Jianfei to completely win his trust. Only in this way could they avoid future disputes, fights, or even murders with Gao Jianfei because of these secrets.
Li Yun and the other seven women from the Emei Sect watched Gao Jianfei and Song Ying enter a tent hand in hand. They all had a premonition that perhaps one day, they too would walk into Gao Jianfei's tent. Suddenly, a burning passion surged within them, and their eyes glazed over with infatuation.
After entering the tent, Gao Jianfei and Song Ying naturally did some normal things between husband and wife, and in the middle of the night, they fell asleep in each other's arms.