There is a type of deer called the Spirit Energy Deer, which can purify spiritual energy and create an environment suitable for the cultivation of other Pet Beasts.
There is a type of deer called the Rainbow Deity Deer, a psychic-type Pet Beast. Contracting with it can accelerate the cultivation speed of a Beast Tamer.
There is a type of deer called the Essence Blood Deer. Its antlers are a potent tonic that enhances physical strength, and its blood is a sacred healing substance. A single sip of its blood can sustain life as long as the head or heart hasn't been severed, no matter how severe the injury.
There is a type of deer called the Auspicious White Deer, a creature of auspice. Staying near it often brings good fortune and enhances one's luck.
These types of deer share one common trait: they are extremely rare and have poor reproductive capabilities. However, when combined with Chen Lu's talent, it's like a match made in heaven—utterly extraordinary.
No wonder the Chen family would make Chen Lu, with her dual-purple talent, a Breeder. If it were me, I'd make her a Breeder too. She's a talent who can increase the family's legacy.
The homeroom teacher of Class One entered the classroom.
Li Cunxu glanced over and saw another familiar face.
Mei Ruifeng, a member of the Medusa family and a loyal subordinate of Mei Ruyu, an NPC of little importance in the game.
Li Cunxu remembered her because her daughter was the next leader of the Medusa family.
Mei Ruifeng was teaching a class on making Spirit Food.
"To make Fire Egg Rice, you must strictly control the heat. The fire eggs should be added to the pan when the oil is 90% hot, and the rice should be added when the eggs are 70% cooked."
Mei Ruifeng tapped the blackboard with the eraser. "The male student whispering to his desk mate, stand up."
Li Cunxu's expression stiffened.
"Explain the key points of making Fire Egg Rice."
Having not paid attention in class, how could he possibly answer?
"I don't know."
"Stay standing!"
After a while, Mei Ruifeng asked again, "The student standing, answer this: what are the forbidden combinations when making fire-type Spirit Food?"
"I don't know."
"You know nothing. I don't see the point of you being in school. Go stand outside."
Li Cunxu obediently went out to stand in punishment.
Mei Ruifeng was deliberately targeting Li Cunxu, and he had no choice. Students are naturally at a disadvantage against teachers, especially since Li Cunxu genuinely hadn't been paying attention.
Li Cunxu also lacked the motivation to listen because he knew that in the future, 'Spirit Crystal Art' would be developed, rendering Spirit Food techniques obsolete.
Suddenly, Li Cunxu froze.
In the game of his past life, Spirit Crystal Art was developed by a player who grew frustrated with the complexity of Spirit Food techniques and complained to a Doctor. Inspired by the player's unique perspective, the Doctor developed Spirit Crystal Art.
In this life, without player interference, could that Doctor still develop Spirit Crystal Art?
That was a question mark.
How could Li Cunxu be sure players wouldn't appear?
Because he had searched the news and found no signs of beta or public test players.
"There's no player interference, but I can interfere! But what's the name of the Doctor who developed Spirit Crystal Art? Where does he live?"
Who would bother remembering the name of a Doctor from a game?
"Without Spirit Crystal Art, wouldn't I have to learn Spirit Food techniques?"
After thinking for a long time, Li Cunxu decided he still wouldn't learn Spirit Food techniques. They were too complicated, too demanding in terms of skill, and too time-consuming to master.
Moreover, he had seen Spirit Crystals that were far superior to Spirit Food.
Asking him to learn how to make Spirit Food? He really had no interest.
Just like guns, once you have a pistol, who would bother learning to use a red-tasseled spear? A pistol is far more convenient than a spear.
If there were no Spirit Crystal Art in the future, he would develop it himself.
He knew the principle of Spirit Crystal Art: extracting the essence of ingredients and compressing it into Spirit Crystals. It was that simple.
Of course, there were many technical challenges, but that didn't matter. There were successful examples from his past life, and he could just follow the same path. Could he really fail to replicate it?
Ding ding~
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
Mei Ruifeng said coldly, "Come with me to the office."
Li Cunxu had already guessed what was coming next.
A lecture in the office.
In the teacher's office, only Mei Ruifeng was present; the other teachers hadn't returned yet.
Li Cunxu had a sudden idea. If she was going to lecture him, he would strike first.
"Teacher Mei, I want to apply for home study."
"No, I don't agree. You couldn't even answer a simple question about Fire Egg Rice. I don't think you meet the criteria for home study."
Mei Ruifeng rejected him without hesitation. If he applied for home study, how could she find trouble with him? How could she expel him from the 18th High School?
And how could she fulfill Principal Mei Ruyu's instructions?
Li Cunxu chuckled softly, leaning in to whisper in Mei Ruifeng's ear.
"Teacher Mei Ruifeng, you wouldn't want Principal Mei Ruyu to find out you have a daughter hidden away, would you?"
Li Cunxu was too close, making Mei Ruifeng uncomfortable. She was about to push him away with her delicate hand, but upon hearing his words, her hand froze mid-air.
"What... what are you talking about?"
"Teacher Ruifeng, should I repeat it?"
Li Cunxu smirked mischievously.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"I've heard the infighting in the Medusa family is brutal. Mrs. Ruifeng, you wouldn't want anything to happen to your daughter, would you?"
Li Cunxu provocatively lifted Mei Ruifeng's chin.
Mei Ruifeng was so shocked by his words that she didn't even notice his rude gesture.
How did he know?
How did he know?
The Medusa family's epic-level talent, [Medusa's Eye], wasn't something that benefited from having more wielders. In fact, the fewer, the better.
When there was only one pair of Medusa's Eyes in the world, the quality of the talent would reach the legendary level.
A legendary Medusa's Eye was absurdly powerful. While an epic-level Medusa's Eye required eye contact to petrify, the legendary version didn't need direct eye contact—just seeing the target was enough to petrify them.
Therefore, the leaders of the Medusa family would go to great lengths to eliminate other awakened Medusa's Eye talents.
Mei Ruifeng's daughter was an awakened Medusa's Eye talent, and a natural one at that—she had awakened the talent at birth.
Mei Ruifeng had been hiding her daughter, fearing that Mei Ruyu would discover her.
Exposed, Mei Ruifeng was momentarily thrown into panic, but then a flash of malice crossed her eyes.
If she could just eliminate Li Cunxu, her daughter's secret would remain safe.
Mei Ruifeng was no mere ornament, nor was she someone to be trifled with.
Filled with killing intent, she said in a low voice, "Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
Li Cunxu stretched his neck and sneered, "Teacher Ruifeng, if you think you can cover up the Buddha Nurturing Kangaroo's causal lock, then go ahead."
The Buddha Nurturing Kangaroo was the pet beast of the Alliance's former chairman, one of the seven or eight ultra-rare causality-type pet beasts in the world.
Within the Alliance's jurisdiction, if a teacher harmed a student, the Buddha Nurturing Kangaroo could detect it through causality.
Mei Ruifeng deflated. "How did you know?"
"Can't say, can't say."
"What do you want me to do? I warn you not to go too far, or I'll make sure we both go down together."
Mei Ruifeng put on a tough front as she spoke.
Li Cunxu smiled, "Nothing much, just help me apply for home study."
"The Principal won't agree to that."
"I don't care, you have to make this happen for me. And make sure that crazy woman Mei Ruyu doesn't come after me."
"Also, I need to go out now, so please ask Teacher Feng to take leave for me."
Adhering to the principle of giving a carrot after the stick.
"If you help me with the home study application, I won't use this matter to threaten you anymore."
"I hope you keep your word, or I won't let you off even if we both go down. Here's the leave request you wanted."
Mei Ruifeng forcefully shoved the leave request into Li Cunxu's hand.
On the bustling streets, with people coming and going, a cold wind blew, and the more Li Cunxu thought about it, the more something felt off.
He was someone who avoided trouble, especially since he hadn't fully grown yet. Why would he knowingly approach the female school Principal, Mei Ruyu, who was known to dislike men?
This didn't align with his usual behavior.
His usual approach should be like Han Laomo, shielding everyone in front when faced with a great enemy.
And threatening Mei Ruifeng—he was powerless, so why did he act so recklessly, threatening her and exposing her daughter's secret so flippantly?
Something felt very off!
Moreover, had he been too influenced by dark forces lately?
Not counting his sister Li Anle, he had encountered an unusually high number of stunning beauties, which was quite strange.
Chen Lu, Chen Xi, Lin Xiaoxuan, Lin Qingwei, Mei Ruyu, Mei Ruifeng...
(End of Chapter)