Serial Number: 001 Potion, Effect: 30% chance to mutate the contract spirit's bloodline! Price: 8,000 academic credits, Tier 1 potion exchange qualification!
Serial Number: 002 Potion, Effect: 25% chance to upgrade a random skill! Price: 5,000 academic credits, Tier 1 potion exchange qualification!
Serial Number: 003 Potion, Effect: Increases all attributes of the contract spirit by 2%! Price: 3,000 academic credits, Tier 1 potion exchange qualification! Note: Usable only ten times!
Serial Number: 004 Potion, Effect: Reduces the cooldown of the contract spirit's active skills by 3%! Price: 3,000 academic credits, Tier 1 potion exchange qualification! Note: Usable only twice!
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Serial Number: 010 Potion, Effect: Increases the contract spirit's skill casting speed by 3%! Price: 2,100 academic credits! Tier 1 potion exchange qualification! Note: Usable only five times!
Note: For attribute-boosting potions, the specific increase will vary depending on the contract spirit's base attributes!
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Chen Shu stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming.
There were only ten types of Tier 1 potions, and their stock was extremely limited.
Unlike Tier 2 potions, Tier 1 potions could be used not only by Silver-tier users but also by Gold-tier users.
"Damn, so enviable!"
A Liang and the other two looked on with longing. The rewards they received were Tier 2 potions, which could only enhance Black Iron-tier contract spirits.
"Bloodline mutation, skill upgrade..."
Chen Shu stroked his chin. He hadn't expected China's top laboratories to be able to develop such potions.
Although the effects were incredible, they were far inferior to the rewards from the system.
Although Potion No. 002 could increase skill levels, it only had a 25% chance, meaning it cost billions to upgrade one skill level, which was completely uneconomical.
Skill levels needed to accumulate to achieve a qualitative leap; levels one and two seemed too trivial.
"I can exchange for twelve bottles..."
Chen Shu's eyes showed a hint of struggle. Apart from the first two potions, he wanted all the others.
Potions that boosted all attributes, reduced skill cooldowns, increased skill casting speed, enhanced size and defense, etc., all offered significant improvements for him.
"If only I could have them all..."
Chen Shu sighed, his mind already contemplating robbing the laboratory...
"Twelve bottles is already great, you greedy dog!"
A Liang said, truly ungrateful for his blessings.
"I'm going to work for a bit!"
With that, Chen Shu quietly put on a gas mask and, holding a urea bag, rushed out of the dormitory.
"Chen Shu..."
A Liang quickly tried to stop him, but it was too late.
The three exchanged glances, already sensing something was wrong. Would this guy turn into a gangster on the first day of school...?
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Half an hour later,
Chen Shu returned to the dormitory with a dejected expression, his gas mask askew.
"Chen Shu, did it fail?"
Xiao Xing and Wang Jue quickly pressed him for answers, eager to see the results.
Since its establishment, Huaxia Academy had never witnessed such an outrageous incident.
"What failed?"
Chen Shu asked with a puzzled tone, "I was just exchanging potions normally, how could it fail?"
The two asked in unison, "You didn't use any gangster tactics?"
Chen Shu removed his gas mask, his eyes looking melancholic, and said:
"Old Qin and the others were having a meeting on the first floor of the laboratory..."
"..."
The two exchanged glances, already imagining the scene.
This was akin to a robber breaking into a bank only to find the army conducting drills inside...
He said with a calm tone, "Fortunately, my combat power is astonishing. I ultimately fought ten against one and intimidated them!"
"Amazing!"
Old Wang gave him a thumbs-up and said, "But can you wipe your nosebleed first..."
"I'm slightly injured, but Old Qin and the others are in a worse state, all suffering internal injuries!"
Chen Shu wiped his nosebleed and said, "I estimate they can live for another seventy or eighty years at most."
"..."
The three's mouths twitched. Your mouth is truly tough!
"My Gangster Fist isn't easily taken!"
Chen Shu sat down on the sofa and took out the potions from the bag.
Ten bottles were for boosting all attributes, and the other two were for increasing skill casting speed.
He planned to feed them all to Er Ha, believing that concentrating resources to cultivate one contract spirit was the way to go.
If he wanted to attempt to fight across major levels, he definitely needed to cultivate Er Ha to its peak first.
Otherwise, if he couldn't even break through the defense of a Gold-tier beast, he wouldn't stand a chance.
Just then, A Liang left the room and immediately saw Chen Shu's pathetic, dejected state.
"Chen Pi, what's wrong?"
A Liang raised an eyebrow, having a slight premonition, and said, "If you have anything bothering you, say it. It'll make me happy!"
"Get lost!"
Chen Shu curled his lip and, at the same time, summoned Er Ha.
Seeing it sleeping, he directly poured all the potions into it.
"Alright, I'm treating tonight, a big meal!"
A Liang grinned and said, "To celebrate the start of school tomorrow, and it's my 21st birthday today!"
"Birthday? Congratulations!"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback and said, "By the way, have you thought about what gift to give us?"
"?"
A Liang was stunned for a moment and said, "Under normal circumstances, shouldn't you be giving me a gift?"
Chen Shu waved his hand and said, "It's all the same!"
"..."
A Liang's mouth twitched. It's not the same at all!
The four tidied themselves up and, slinging arms around each other, prepared to leave the dormitory.
"Aren't you leaving this rabbit?"
A Liang pointed at the rabbit on the balcony. Because its flesh was Gold-tier, its consumption speed was not fast.
"Let it eat slowly!"
Chen Shu shrugged and left the dormitory with the others.
As expected of A Liang, he directly took the three to a food stall and ordered a table full of specialty dishes.
"By the way, Chen Pi, what are your plans for the new semester?"
A Liang asked, "With the World Championship not yet started, we need to stir things up!"
Old Wang and Xiao Xing also turned to look.
"Stock up!"
Chen Shu stretched and said, "It's been a while since I've been to an异空间 (otherworld/dimension)."
"A Liang, see if you can find any异空间 with a fiery environment, Nightmare-tier!"
Chen Shu held the key to a ruin and wanted to try and find it.
A Liang looked a bit worried and said, "Nightmare-tier might be a bit dangerous?"
"It's fine, I can handle it easily!"
Chen Shu waved his hand. Although he couldn't defeat a Gold-tier Beast Tamer, he could still fight ordinary Gold-tier ferocious beasts.
Coupled with Xiao Xing's Thunder Bird's insane speed, there was no need to worry too much about life-threatening danger.
The four began to discuss their plans for the new semester,
They even let out occasional 'hehe' chuckles, drawing the attention of onlookers.