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Chapter 90: The Humanoid Summon Beast
On the way home from the station, Li Wu seemed to be in a daze, still reeling from his son's 'surprise' announcement.
In the car, he barely spoke, his mind preoccupied as he stared out the window, deep in thought.
He seemed to be muttering to himself, but his voice was too soft for Li Wu to hear. However, the little skeleton beside him had better hearing and caught snippets of his words.
Phrases like, 'I didn't wrong anyone in Jiangnan, right?' 'Nothing should happen, and we shouldn't be discovered.' 'If it comes to that, we'll sever ties with the unfilial son and run away with my wife and Nini.'
The little skeleton couldn't understand most of it, so it continued playing on its phone, ignoring the rest.
But as it played, it caught the attention of Li Wu beside it.
Li Wu glanced at the little skeleton up and down before reaching out to touch its skull.
Startled by the sudden touch, the little skeleton was a bit confused and slightly annoyed.
It didn't like anyone but Li Wu touching it, and it wanted to tell him that someone was touching its skull. But when its fiery eyes met Li Wu's gaze, it suddenly felt that the touch wasn't a big deal. After all, this person seemed to be Li Wu's father.
So, the little skeleton lowered its head and continued playing on its phone.
Li Wu didn't touch it further, only patting its skull once before withdrawing his hand.
Whether it was because he had an epiphany or because of the pat on the skull, Li Wu's mood gradually improved.
Upon arriving home, Li Wu was back to his usual self, leaving Li Wu feeling particularly frustrated and wishing for a chance to teach his son a lesson.
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Over at Li Ruyu's place, her mood was especially cheerful due to her son and husband's return. She busied herself in the kitchen with Doudou, quickly preparing a feast.
"Oh, right, Dad, here's something for you!"
During the meal, Li Wu suddenly remembered something and took out a bank card, handing it to Li Hai Kong.
"What's this about? Are you giving us money to support the family?"
"No, I borrowed over ten thousand from you last time, right? This is to repay you, and there's fifty thousand in it."
Li Hai Kong was taken aback but soon broke into a smile.
Due to certain circumstances, his spending money at home was limited, so the fifty thousand from Li Wu was a significant surprise.
As soon as he received the card, Li Hai Kong felt a surge of affection for his son.
But before he could even warm the card in his hands, a cough from the side made him freeze, and he quickly passed the card to Li Ruyu.
Sighing, he knew he'd have to eat frugally for the next month or two.
"Wife, you hold onto this money for me."
Li Ruyu took the bank card from Li Hai Kong and turned to Doudou, saying to Li Wu, "I'll keep this money for you, for when you get married!"
Doudou blushed and couldn't speak, burying her face in her food.
Li Wu watched Doudou eat heartily and not only didn't stop her but also kept serving her meat.
Hmm, you need to eat more to lose weight faster!
Lu Hai Kong, standing nearby, watched this scene with a cold smile.
Ugh, what a scumbag!
...
Just as Lu Wu and his family of five were enjoying a harmonious meal, the middle-aged man who had been following them closely also prepared to make his move.
"It's about time to take action. Although the Vocational Center probably hasn't discovered anything, we shouldn't drag this out too long, lest the night brings more complications!"
"Right now, they're all at home. One of them is a Summoner without a Summon Beast, making him useless."
"A three-year-old child and a housewife pose no threat."
"As for the remaining two, they're both Summoners who haven't even entered the door. Taking them down quietly will be a piece of cake!"
As the middle-aged man spoke, he summoned his own Summon Beast.
This Summon Beast belonged to the Phantom Class.
It was shrouded in black smoke, and although its strength wasn't clear, it exuded a formidable aura.
"Using a Lord Rank 3 Summon Beast to deal with a group like this is a bit of an overkill."
"In the one six one nine book bar one look wu one correct version, I'll admit that!"
However, being able to die at the hands of a Summon Beast of this caliber, you can at least die without regrets!"
The middle-aged man waved his hand and issued commands to his Summon Beast.
"Go in, kill everyone inside, and bring back the body of that Mini Skeleton!"
With that order, the middle-aged man believed the situation was under control. All he needed to do was wait for a few dozen seconds to a minute.
However, things didn't unfold as the middle-aged man had anticipated. He gave the order, but his Summon Beast didn't move.
It stood there like a wooden statue, not budging an inch!
The middle-aged man was initially stunned, then startled, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Although he didn't know what had happened, he was certain something had gone wrong.
Just as he realized this, before he could react, a sound of footsteps approached.
The middle-aged man looked up and saw, right in front of them, a person dressed in a white palace gown, holding an Ice Blue Longsword.
"Wh...who are you?"
At first glance, the middle-aged man truly believed this person was human.
But at the same time, his Summon Beast, through their soul connection, conveyed a sense of danger to him, making the middle-aged man realize that the person before him was not human at all, but a Humanoid Summon Beast.
Moreover, it was undoubtedly a Lord or higher-ranked existence.
"How is this poss..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a moonlight shone upon them, and the middle-aged man immediately lost consciousness...
On the other side, Doudou's story continues.
After her visit to Lu Wu's home, her father called her back.
Her father was more concerned about protecting her from Lu Wu than from thieves. Every day at 9 p.m., he would call his daughter home, fearing that his precious daughter would be taken advantage of.
He was being overly cautious, as Lu Wu would never make a move at this time. He was still waiting for Doudou to lose weight.
According to Lu Wu's estimation, Doudou's Bond Skill cooldown should be almost over, and her Energy Accumulation should be sufficient. She should be able to lose weight in a few days.
Thinking about Doudou's weight loss and her Radiant Beauty, Lu Wu couldn't help but smile foolishly.
In his foolish smile, Lu Wu didn't notice that someone was looking at him with a disdainful expression...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 91: Goblin Warrior
After dropping Doudou off at home, Lu Wu made a quick stop at the neighborhood supermarket to buy some wine for his father and picked up a notebook for himself to write in later.
As he exited the supermarket, Lu Wu came face to face with Lin Jianying.
"Good evening!" Lu Wu greeted, his eyes instantly drawn to the unusual goblin behind Lin Jianying, who seemed startled to see him and offered an awkward greeting in return.
"Good... evening!" Lin Jianying managed a forced smile.
The goblin behind him furrowed its brows. It remembered this human; he was the strange one who always touched it.
The goblin didn't like him and wanted to hit him, but its master had forbidden it from attacking or intimidating humans. So, it could only hide behind Lin Jianying, hoping Lu Wu wouldn't notice it.
But that was clearly impossible.
The moment Lu Wu spotted the goblin, his eyes lit up. "Has your goblin evolved?"
"Huh?"
"Can I touch it?"
No way, keep your hands off me!
The goblin was displeased, but unfortunately, its master thought otherwise.
And so, the goblin was pulled in front of Lu Wu, who began to examine it closely.
To make matters worse for the goblin, not only did Lu Wu touch it, but his little skeleton also joined in.
...
Name: Goblin Warrior (First Evolution)
Strength: 3-Star (Common)
Quality: Common (Upgraded)
Attribute: Physical
Status: Humiliated (The goblin has been touched by a strange human again, and it's not happy about it!)
Skills: Power Strike (Expert) Charge (Expert) Block (Expert)
Goblin Swordsmanship (Expert) Dodge (Expert)
Talent: Sword Weapon Proficiency
Weakness: Magic
Description: Don't bother, your little skeleton still can't beat it unless you smash its smartphone!
...
As Lu Wu read through the goblin's attributes, he couldn't help but squint his eyes.
It's worth mentioning that every time Lu Wu encountered this goblin, its attributes were different.
This time, the changes were particularly significant.
With a 3-star strength, it was almost at the Elite Level.
The goblin had undergone its first evolution, and although the quality had dropped to the Common Level due to the evolution, this didn't hinder its combat power.
After all, quality itself doesn't significantly impact combat strength.
It primarily affects a summon beast's potential, such as the upper limit of strength growth and morphological evolution. If the quality doesn't reach the Black Iron Level, both the first morphological evolution and the breakthrough from the Common Level to the Elite Level are extremely challenging.
Often, strength breakthroughs and morphological evolutions are interconnected.
Now that the goblin has evolved into a Goblin Warrior, achieving the Pig-Bird Strategy, it should have no trouble reaching the Elite Level.
Furthermore, if this goblin can improve its quality through further cultivation, it might even undergo a second evolution and achieve another strength breakthrough.
However, Lu Wu is more concerned about how the goblin evolved so quickly.
It's worth noting that Lu Wu had touched the goblin at the beginning of the school year when it was only a 1-star strength. In less than two months, it has grown to this extent. Could Ye Qingsnow's training be that effective? Lu Wu couldn't help but recall the tall-legged girl he encountered earlier.
At that moment, he didn't notice the summoning beast by the girl's side. You see, a summoning beast of the [Normal] level would not be able to stray too far from its master.
Usually, they would stay close to their owner, and this girl was the class leader of the elite class. With her summoning beast not by her side, there was only one possibility—the girl's summoning beast might have already surpassed the [Normal] level.
"Is your class leader's summoning beast already at the Elite level?" Lu Wu asked directly, his curiosity piqued.
"Yep!" Lin Jianying nodded, causing Lu Wu to gasp in surprise.
"Damn, it's true! No wonder this girl is so arrogant, even claiming to secure the provincial competition slot for Quancheng. But wait, isn't it said that you can only have a summoning beast at the age of eighteen? She hasn't had it for long, has she? How did it reach the Elite level so quickly? And how did you manage to get your goblin to the Lord Rank 3 in just two months?"
Lu Wu's questions touched on information that was strictly prohibited from being shared outside the elite class.
Technically, Lin Jianying shouldn't have revealed this information.
But in the one six one nine book bar one look Wu one correct version, he did.
"Our class leader's summoning beast, according to rumors, had already reached the Bronze level or higher at the start. With Teacher Ye's assistance and their family's willingness to invest resources, it's not surprising that it reached the Elite level in just a few months."
"As for my goblin achieving Lord Rank 3, it's because we've been cultivating in the mystic realm for more than a month. Additionally, Teacher Ye helped me create a goblin breeding plan, and I've been strictly following her plan for the past two months."
"As for strength, my goblin is currently ranked around tenth in our class."
After hearing this, Lu Wu was stunned.
He had previously assumed that the average strength of the elite class would be similar to Zhang Yun Kai's.
He never expected their abilities to be so formidable, which explained the tall-legged girl's bold claim about securing the provincial competition slot for Quancheng.
It seemed that the elite class, or rather, Ye Qingsnow, truly had something special.
This also clarified why the principal of Sanzong Middle School appeared so humble before Ye Qingsnow.
However, Lu Wu soon found himself puzzled again.
Ye Qingsnow, with her exceptional abilities, was clearly no ordinary person and should be considered a big shot. Why would such a person come to teach in a small place like Quancheng?
Why go through so much effort to cultivate the elite class? His intuition told him there was definitely something more to this.
But upon further thought, he realized that whatever it was, it had nothing to do with him.
The reason for Ye Qingsnow's presence in Quancheng held no significance to him. What mattered was that there was now a formidable obstacle in his path to the provincial competition.
Did he really need to change cities for the college entrance exam? This thought flashed through Lu Wu's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.
He was a broad-minded person.
Whether or not someone lost face was irrelevant; what mattered was that he wanted to take the exam in Quancheng.
Afterward, Lu Wu chatted with Lin Jianying for a bit, obtained the goblin breeding plan that Teacher Ye had given him, and then left with Mini Skeleton to go home and write in his diary.
Lin Jianying watched Lu Wu's departing figure, carrying the items he had taken, and then glanced at the drink Lu Wu had stuffed into his arms as a gift. His heart couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
At the same time, Lu Wu's home welcomed another visitor...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 92: The Divine Essence Fruit
Lu Wu, carrying a bunch of packages, was just about to settle down and write in his diary when he opened the door, only to find that his plans were interrupted by an unexpected visitor in his living room—none other than Zhao Kai Ming, who had come to check on him.
"Old Zhao, why are you here?" Lu Wu asked, surprised.
"Well, you see, Principal Zhang asked me to do a home visit and also bring you this Divine Essence Fruit," Zhao Kai Ming explained, a bit flustered and excited.
Lu Wu couldn't shake the feeling that this old man seemed nervous, excited, and a bit bewildered. But he dismissed it as his imagination; after all, this man was a big shot at the Fucheng Vocational Center, a true bigwig. Why would he be nervous visiting a newbie like Lu Wu?
As Lu Wu was thinking this, his father brought over a cup of tea.
"Old Zhao, please have some tea!" Lu Hai Kong offered.
"Oh, I couldn't possibly trouble you!" Zhao Kai Ming exclaimed, standing up reflexively and respectfully accepting the tea from Lu Hai Kong.
He took a cautious sip, and suddenly, the world seemed brighter. He, Old Zhao, had made it. His ancestors' graves were probably smoking with pride, as he had the honor of drinking tea brewed by this esteemed person.
Yes, Zhao Kai Ming decided, he wouldn't finish the tea. Instead, he would secretly take the rest home later and treasure it as a family heirloom, for it was brewed by this remarkable individual.
Lu Wu, observing from the side, found the whole situation odd.
"Dad, do you know Old Zhao?" he asked.
"How could I? He's a big shot at the Fucheng Vocational Center. If it weren't for your connections, I might never have had the chance to meet such a prominent figure in my life," Lu Hai Kong replied, his chest swelling with pride. "My son has really made something of himself!"
Lu Hai Kong responded with a proud smile, but his mind began to wander. What was going on? Did this old man know him? It didn't make sense; someone of his stature shouldn't recognize him.
"Is that so?" Lu Wu asked, still suspicious, his face full of doubt. He couldn't help but glance at Zhao Kai Ming, hoping to glean some insight from his expression.
Usually, Zhao Kai Ming was good at managing his emotions, but today, he seemed overly excited and, noticing Lu Wu's scrutinizing gaze, became nervous.
He was sweating, but fortunately, Li Ruyu arrived with a fruit platter.
"Old Zhao, have some fruit!" Li Ruyu offered.
"Oh, grapes! My favorite!" Zhao Kai Ming exclaimed, grabbing a bunch and devouring them. Lu Wu, watching from the side, was bewildered by the old man's enthusiasm for grapes. Meanwhile, Lu Hai Kong's expression changed, confirming his suspicion that the old man knew him, which explained his behavior.
"Son, Old Zhao is here to discuss your guaranteed admission. I've basically agreed, so go get the contract and bring it to him," Lu Hai Kong said, suspecting that the old man was trying to get Lu Wu out of the way.
Lu Wu thought the same but kept quiet, nodding and heading into his room.
However, instead of fetching the contract, Lu Wu secretly left the door ajar, curious to observe the interaction between his father and Zhao Kai Ming.
Lu Wu had always felt something was off about his father, even suspecting that the apple Doudou ate before her transformation was given to her by his father. But as his father's behavior had been impeccable, Lu Wu had let the suspicion go. Now, seeing Zhao Kai Ming's reaction, Lu Wu's doubts resurfaced, and he wondered if his father was a big shot after all.
Lu Wu's covert observation didn't reveal any unusual behavior from his father.
Wait, there was something odd.
He noticed that as he entered his room, his father's posture changed, and his attitude towards Zhao Kai Ming became stiffly ingratiating.
(End of Chapter 92)
Even Lu Wu witnessed his own father secretly slipping a bank card to Zhao Kai Ming, and that card was undoubtedly the same one Lu Hai Kong had given him earlier, worth fifty thousand yuan.
His own father was trying to bribe Zhao Kai Ming?
Realizing this, Lu Wu couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and sadness, and his nose twitched with emotion.
Sighing, he concluded that his father wasn't some big shot after all.
Indeed, what big shot would bother to hide their identity and endure such pain?
Besides, if his father were truly a big shot, he would still be a father first and foremost.
Although his father wasn't good at expressing himself and often called him a good-for-nothing, Lu Wu knew he loved him. If he were a big shot, his summon beast would never be a skeleton, and he would have secretly given him some sort of advantage.
Lu Wu pondered for a moment. Although he had gained an advantage, it was his own doing, and his current achievements were the result of his hard work and effort.
Therefore, his father probably wasn't a big shot.
However, even though Lu Hai Kong wasn't a big shot, he was still a towering tree, a tree that could bend down to shelter Lu Wu from the wind and rain, even when Lu Wu wasn't looking.
Lu Wu carefully closed the door, not daring to look back, and turned to find the contract.
After hastily signing the contract, Lu Wu came out and handed it to Zhao Kai Ming.
By this time, Zhao Kai Ming had completely regained his composure as a big shot. He took the contract from Lu Wu, nodded in satisfaction, and then took out a wooden box to give to Lu Wu.
In the one-six-one-nine book, bar one look, Wu one correct version!
"I'll keep the contract, and from now on, you are guaranteed admission to Jiangnan University.
This is one of the A-Class benefits, the Divine Essence Fruit. As for the other rewards, they will be credited directly to your account when you log into the intranet with your registration number."
"Alright, now that the contract is signed, my work here is mostly done. I should be on my way."
Zhao Kai Ming didn't really want to leave, but he had to.
As he was about to depart, the old man secretly took the cup of tea with him.
After leaving the house with Lu Wu, he walked a short distance before returning Lu Hai Kong's bank card to Lu Wu.
He had wanted to keep it as a family heirloom, but he didn't dare. Lu Hai Kong had instructed him to return it.
Lu Wu had guessed that Zhao Kai Ming would do this, as he was a big shot and didn't need the 500,000 yuan.
However, holding the bank card, Lu Wu was still touched, feeling that the old man had considered his father's feelings.
Zhao Kai Ming, looking at Lu Wu, couldn't help but sigh. No wonder this child was so outstanding; he was the illegitimate son of that man.
After patting Lu Wu's shoulder and encouraging him to study hard, Zhao Kai Ming left.
But Zhao Kai Ming didn't leave the neighborhood.
He found a spot near Lu Wu's home and waited respectfully for that man to come and find him.
He didn't have to wait long. Lu Hai Kong, wearing pajamas and slippers, his hair a mess, approached.
Seeing Lu Hai Kong, Zhao Kai Ming couldn't help but straighten up, his face filled with reverence and respect.
"Greetings, I am Zhao Kai Ming from Fucheng..."
Before Zhao Kai Ming could finish saying Lu Hai Kong's name, Lu Hai Kong pulled him into a nearby small grove...
...
Lu Hai Kong's story continues in Chapter 274.
Chapter 93: Intranet
Little did Lu Wu know that Zhao Kai Ming, who had just left his home, was dragged into a small grove by his father.
At this very moment, Lu Wu was busy registering on the intranet.
Lu Wu had a keen interest in the intranet.
As far as he knew, the so-called intranet was a specialized network serving Professional Summoners and Professional Breeders, though non-professionals could also access it with special permissions, like he had now.
The intranet was feature-rich, integrating functions like trading, social networking, and knowledge sharing. Lu Wu had wanted to register as soon as he gained access.
It was only because of various matters that kept getting in the way that he had to wait until today to officially log in and register an account.
Just as Lu Wu finished registering, the A-Rank benefits resources were delivered to his account.
Lu Wu's account immediately gained 550 points and the purchase permission for a Summon Beast Skill Training Scheme.
...
Account: I Want to be a Sea King (Lu Wu)
Account Points: 550
Account Discount Card: One Skill Training Scheme Discount Card
Account Level: Level 0
...
Lu Wu quickly glanced at his account and then officially began his first intranet surfing session.
Although it was his first time, Lu Wu's goal for this online session was quite clear.
The Mini Skeleton's quality had already reached the Bronze Grade, and its strength had reached 2-star, not far from its first evolution.
Especially after seeing Lin Jianying's evolved Goblin, Lu Wu felt it was time to prepare for the Mini Skeleton's evolution. So, he needed to learn about the evolution-related knowledge of the Mini Skeleton.
There was also the matter of the Small Skeleton Soup scheme that Zhang Wentao had mentioned to him, which needed to be uploaded for review.
This was a chance to earn points, so Lu Wu put it as his top priority.
Lu Wu opened the 'Breeder Innovation Page' and spent some time uploading both the 'Mini Skeleton Training Manual' and the 'Small Skeleton Soup' scheme.
[Ding, your two new breeding schemes have been successfully uploaded. The backend will now transfer your new schemes to the nearest Professional Center for verification. Verification will take approximately three to five working days, please wait patiently!]
Lu Wu was not surprised by this situation; perhaps he had expected it. He was prepared to wait.
However, just as Lu Wu was getting ready to wait, several more messages came in.
[Ding, your breeding schemes have been received by the Fucheng Professional Center for inspection. Please wait patiently!]
[Ding, the Fucheng Professional Center has completed the inspection of your two schemes and provided scheme evaluations and rewards. Please check your notifications!]
...
Lu Wu took a look. These messages were about the Fucheng Professional Center approving the 'Mini Skeleton Training Manual' and the 'Small Skeleton Soup' schemes and providing rewards.
The reward for the 'Mini Skeleton Training Manual' was a one-time 50 points, and the 'Small Skeleton Soup' received a one-time 500 points reward.
In addition to this one-time 550 points reward, the two training schemes would be listed on the intranet's 'Summoning Beast Breeding Scheme Page' for sale, and Lu Wu would receive fifty percent of the profits from each sale.
Seeing this, Lu Wu immediately opened the 'Summoning Beast Breeding Scheme Page' and began searching for the keyword 'Mini Skeleton'.
This search yielded over a hundred breeding schemes.
It was then that Lu Wu realized just how many breeding schemes there were for the Mini Skeleton.
After reviewing the various breeding plans, Lu Wu realized that most of them only focused on reaching the Black Iron Tier, with only three plans aiming for the Bronze Tier, one of which was his own Skelehead Soup.
Additionally, Lu Wu noticed that the purchase prices for these breeding plans were not high, with most costing just 1 point of points. In contrast, his Skelehead Soup was valued at 10 points, making it one of the highest-priced plans.
This meant that if someone were to exchange and purchase it, Lu Wu could earn 5 points.
Lu Wu quickly calculated that 10 times 5 was 50, and 100 times 5 was 500 points! With this realization, Lu Wu felt that his path to wealth seemed not too far away.
However, when he saw that the highest sales for Skelehead-related breeding plans were only a few hundred, and almost no one purchased the Bronze Tier plans, Lu Wu's momentarily uplifted spirits sank.
"It seems the chances of getting rich from the Skelehead Training Manual and Skelehead Soup are still quite slim!"
Although many people could summon Skeleheads, most of them, like Lu Wu, came from ordinary families.
They couldn't afford to spend money on summoning, let alone on training Skeleheads afterward.
Even if someone was willing to spend money on training, they wouldn't go all out to cultivate the Skelehead to a high standard.
After all, the cost-effectiveness of training Skeleheads was too low, and their base quality didn't even reach the Normal Tier. Lu Wu, with his advantage, still took almost half a year to cultivate the Skelehead to the Bronze Tier.
One Six One Nine Book Bar One Look Wu One Correct Version!
Despite the impressive appearance, it had only taken half a year to catch up to others' starting levels.
If this was his situation, it was even less likely for others.
Most of them probably treated Skeleheads as transitional Summon Beasts, cultivating them to the Elite Level at most. Once their mental power reached the standard, they would contract a second Summon Beast and then put the Skelehead aside.
Summon Beasts are disposable tools; that's how most Summoners view Skeleheads!"
"Now that I have the Divine Essence Fruit, I can contract a second Summon Beast after eating it. Should I just throw away the Skelehead and contract a more powerful Summon Beast?"
Although he was joking, Lu Wu felt a momentary temptation.
However, he forgot that Skelehead could hear him. While Skelehead might not have understood the earlier part of the conversation, it definitely understood the latter part.
Upon hearing that Lu Wu wanted to throw it away, Skelehead became so scared that it dropped its smartphone. It quickly rushed over and hugged Lu Wu.
[Terrified (Lu Wu, please don't throw away Skelehead! Skelehead will be good, and it won't touch your smartphone again. It will tuck you in many times every day!)]
"Lu Wu was just kidding. He won't throw away Skelehead!"
Lu Wu didn't expect such a strong reaction from the little guy, and he could only pat Skelehead to comfort it.
But as he patted it, Lu Wu suddenly felt something was amiss.
At the first point of contact with Skelehead's bones, he noticed a different attribute.
...
Item: ???
Description: An extremely high-grade unknown item, forcibly inserted into Skelehead's bones using an unknown method.
PS: The specific function is unknown, but it seems to have the ability to harmonize energy, and it played a role in Skelehead's mastery of the skill 'Charge'.
In other words, it has been enhanced!
...
"What the heck is this?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 94: Diary
Lu Wu's Diary.
"December 3rd.
Today, I signed a contract with Jiangnan University and obtained the Divine Essence Fruit.
Additionally, I registered an account on the Intranet and casually uploaded two new schemes, effortlessly earning 550 points.
Sigh, the life of a genius is indeed so simple and unassuming.
Also, I discovered today that the little skeleton has secretly used some kind of cheat.
There's something hidden inside its skeleton that I can't quite identify, but it seems to be quite powerful.
I'm a bit unhappy about this.
After all, as an outstanding and upright person like me, I really dislike the idea of using cheats.
I swear I'm not laughing maniacally!
I've just decided to focus on properly training the little skeleton and building its character. As my little skeleton, how could it have such thoughts of using cheats? One must be honest and hardworking to have a bright future.
For now, I'll hold off on consuming the Divine Essence Fruit, and I'll leave the research on the second Summon Beast for later.
The priority now is to teach the little skeleton and instill in it the correct Bone Life Philosophy. That's the real task at hand.
I'm not thinking about using this seemingly useless little skeleton to trounce various geniuses and become the champion of the High School League.
Even if that were to happen, and both the little skeleton and I gain recognition, it might spark intense interest in my method of training skeletons, and I might even make a fortune from it.
But none of that is what I desire!
I just want to focus on training the little skeleton, and that's all!
Regarding the training of the little skeleton, there are currently two main aspects to consider.
One is the evolution of the little skeleton.
The other is the issue of its strength growth.
Concerning the evolution of the little skeleton, I've looked up some information (Damn this broken network, it's so expensive to use! Just searching for some information cost me 1 point, and before I knew it, 10,000 points were gone).
According to the information I gathered, the first evolution, or the Tier 1 evolution, of the little skeleton can go in three main directions.
One is the 'Skeleton Warrior', another is the 'Skeleton Archer', and the last is the 'Skeleton Mage'.
There are several evolution paths, but none of them have a stable evolution scheme; they all rely on some kind of coincidence for the evolution to occur.
Additionally, with the little skeleton's nurturing issue and the lack of many breeders specifically researching these aspects, if I want to help the little skeleton evolve, I'll have to come up with the plan myself.
I have no choice but to spend more money.
I spent 30 points to purchase the detailed evolution schemes for these three directions to study.
Hmm, after reviewing the details of these three evolution paths, I touched the little skeleton again and noticed that its attributes had changed.
The little skeleton's name now has an 'Evolution' tag, but there's no scheme yet, probably because I haven't tried any experiments.
(Strike through the following sentence)
With the ability to use cheats, things will be much simpler from now on.
(Strike through the entire paragraph)
While there's been a breakthrough in evolution, I can't relax when it comes to strength!
After all, for a Summon Beast, strength is the foundation of everything.
Currently, the little skeleton is at Tier 2, while the Goblin is at Tier 3. In a fight, I have no choice but to smash my phone to defeat it.
If the little skeleton were at Tier 3, I could battle the Goblin without breaking my phone and still put up a good fight.
Moreover, the evolution of a Summon Beast is primarily for seeking breakthroughs in strength.
For creatures like the little skeleton and the Goblin, if they don't evolve, their strength will likely never reach the Elite Level!
Therefore, enhancing strength is the top priority, and evolution serves the purpose of improving strength and combat power!
We mustn't put the cart before the horse and sacrifice strength enhancement for the sake of evolution.
To rapidly improve the little skeleton's strength, visiting a Mystic Realm is a must!
I've already scouted out the most suitable Mystic Realm for the little skeleton near Quancheng on the Intranet, and it's so expensive! The cheapest ticket costs 5 points, and some go up to several hundred points!
The most ideal one is called the 'Grand Cemetery'.
The Mystic Realm.
Entry costs 100 points, and you can stay for a month.
Hmm, if I'm going to the Mystic Realm, it's best to bring Dudu along. I'm not thinking about peak beauty or anything; I just want to help Dudu improve Tuan Tuan's strength."
Honestly, I swear to the heavens!
But if I want to take Dudu with me, the biggest problem I face is Dudu's dad! How can I convince him to let me take Dudu to the Mystic Realm?
Hmm, if I secretly bring her along, will I get beaten up when we return? Baldie!"
...
Lu Wu finished writing this diary entry, frowning with worry, and casually swatted a mosquito that had landed on the table.
There was no other way; it knew too much.
...
Lu Wu laid down to sleep after finishing his diary.
On the other side, Lu Hai Kong...
In the One Six One Nine Book Bar, he found the One Look Wu One Correct Version!
By the time Lu Wu finished writing, he had already dealt with and sent off Zhao Kai Ming. Now, he sat in the living room, smoking and drinking.
It was clear he was troubled.
On average, he tugged at his hair every minute, almost pulling out all his hair.
The cause of his balding was Lu Wu's problem.
"Indeed, having a son is like having a debt collector!"
When Lu Wu was young, Lu Hai Kong found him adorable, but as Lu Wu grew older, Lu Hai Kong's headaches grew.
The boy's personality and appearance resembled his own in his youth, and seeing Lu Wu gave Lu Hai Kong a sense of deja vu, especially when Lu Wu bullied Dudu. He couldn't help but itch to intervene.
But this was just a minor problem.
What truly troubled Lu Hai Kong was Lu Wu's growth.
At eighteen, should he cultivate Lu Wu?
This was an extremely vexing issue. If he cultivated Lu Wu, the boy would inevitably enter this circle.
Once Lu Wu entered, with his cultivation, the signs would be too obvious, and it would only be a matter of time before Lu Wu attracted attention.
And if those people, well, maybe a dozen or so, or maybe several dozen, discovered Lu Wu...
In any case, if even one of them found out, the small family Lu Hai Kong had built might be exposed. He dared not imagine the intense suffering that would follow.
But if he didn't cultivate Lu Wu, the boy was still his son.
So Lu Hai Kong was especially troubled.
Moreover, his headache didn't just start now; it began when Lu Wu entered high school, and it had persisted until now.
Before he could decide whether to cultivate Lu Wu or not, and how to do it, his wayward son seemed to have made something of himself!
Logically, this should be good news, but Lu Hai Kong couldn't bring himself to feel happy.
Because it meant that Lu Wu entering this circle was almost inevitable.
At this point, Lu Hai Kong considered whether to give Lu Wu a push.
After a few drinks and smokes, Lu Hai Kong made up his mind.
"Forget it, I'll just let it be. Cultivating him will leave obvious traces, and it'll be too risky. Let him fly on his own! As for Dudu, with that bond skill, I can secretly give her some boosts.
Also, I think it's inevitable that this wayward son will be exposed, so I should prepare early. Once he's exposed, I'll immediately run away with my wife and daughter.
As for Lu Wu? Hmm, they probably won't beat him to death, right?"
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