Chapter 4 Sandbag Training Method

Chen Mo took a cab to Shenghai City's First Hospital. Throughout the ride, the little fox was diligently training.

The "King of the Roll" challenge required training for over 80 hours in a week, which averaged about 12 hours of training each day. Every minute and second from now on needed to be utilized.

Ten minutes later, Chen Mo arrived at the entrance of a hospital ward.

"Xiao Mo, you're here, huh?"

Seeing Chen Mo's arrival, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the old woman lying in the hospital bed as she eagerly tried to sit up.

Chen Mo quickly ran over to help the old woman up and then said,

"Grandma, I've got good news for you. Your grandson is now a Spirit Master! And I've already contracted a Spiritual Beast, the one you've seen before, it's Jiu Bao!"

As he spoke, a red summoning array appeared at Chen Mo's feet, and the Blazing Flame Fox appeared out of thin air.

"Chirp!"

Xiao Jiu nuzzled the old woman's rough palm. The little creature was not unfamiliar to Chen Mo's grandmother, who often fed delicious treats to the little fox before she fell ill and was hospitalized.

"Good! Good!"

The old woman repeated "good" twice, her eyes moistening.

Having lived to her age, she had come to terms with life and death; her only concern had been for Chen Mo.

Now seeing Chen Mo become a Spirit Master, she felt relieved.

However, thinking of her daughter's and son-in-law's misfortunes, a new worry arose in her heart, and she said,

"Xiao Mo, promise Grandma, never go to the Spirit Realm. Just live a peaceful life on Blue Star."

"Mm, but Grandma, you also have to promise me to take your medicine and treatments. Your grandson is now a Spirit Master, and soon we'll have plenty of money! Everything will get better."

Chen Mo's grandmother was in the mid-to-late stages of cancer, and if it were in the previous world, there would be no cure.

But in this world with Spiritual Beasts, not only were there pills to keep her condition from worsening, but some high-level Spiritual Beasts and advanced potions could even cure cancer.

However, the costs were extremely high.

This was the main reason the original Chen Mo desperately wanted to become a Spirit Master.

Leaving the hospital, Chen Mo felt a bit heavy-hearted but quickly composed himself and called a cab to Shenghai City's Spirit Control Bureau.

The Spirit Control Bureau was a department overseeing all matters of Spirit Masters, holding significant power. Only Spirit Masters registered with the Bureau were considered legal.

Because it was summer break, there were quite a few people handling procedures at the bureau. It took Chen Mo more than an hour in line to complete the paperwork for himself and the Blazing Flame Fox.

Chen Mo registered for the Apprentice Spirit Master qualification, and after confirming the awakening of his Spiritual Space and contracting a Spiritual Beast, he quickly passed.

Chen Mo then spent 1,000 yuan to purchase a Spirit Master Bracelet, an essential item for every Spirit Master.

Despite its small size, the bracelet was highly functional; it could scan and identify information about Spiritual Beasts, sign up for competitions, and determine location, among other things.

1,000 yuan was considered a very cost-effective price.

For Xiao Jiu, a "identity card" was prepared.

The little creature looked at the small jade tag hanging around its neck, eyes gleaming with joy, its fluffy tail swaying back and forth unconsciously.

This thumb-sized jade tag was the Blazing Flame Fox's "identity card," recording all its information and symbolizing that it was now a legal Spiritual Beast!

After leaving the Spirit Control Bureau, Chen Mo headed straight for Shenghai City's Qingluan Building.

The Qingluan Group ranked in the top 5 corporations in Dongxia Country, involved in nearly all industries related to Spirit Masters. The shopping center before Chen Mo was mainly for Spirit Masters' needs.

Qingluan Building was a full 24 stories high, its dazzling array of products captivating the eyes.

Chen Mo did not browse much; he quickly bought some basic supplies for the Blazing Flame Fox and a piece of Fire Attribute Ore, then headed straight to the Magical Potion section.

Two bottles of healing potion and two bottles of petrification potion cost him a total of 8,000 yuan.

Healing potions could quickly heal a Spiritual Beast's injuries, and petrification potions could temporarily boost a Spiritual Beast's defensive power.

After deciding to complete the "Thunderbolt King" challenge, Chen Mo chose to acquire the "Rough and Thick-Skinned" entry, and he bought these two types of potions to prevent any accidents during the challenge.

This enormous expenditure pained Chen Mo a bit, leaving him with only 34,000 yuan in his account.

"Necessary investment, necessary investment."

Chen Mo comforted himself.

Back home, Chen Mo summoned Xiao Jiu.

The little fox looked at Chen Mo with a somewhat dazed expression, its beautiful crimson eyes aflame.

The little creature had been earnestly training when Chen Mo interrupted it.

In the Spiritual Space, it could absorb Fire Element Spiritual Power much faster.

Although Chen Mo's Spiritual Space was only at level 1, it still boosted Xiao Jiu's Spiritual Energy absorption rate by about 50%.

"With preparations complete, let's start training! The first training plan I made for you is called the Sandbag Training Method. It's simple; I'll attack you next, and you must not dodge."

"Chirp???" (The training plan you mentioned is just hitting me?)

Xiao Jiu widened its eyes, filled with disbelief.

"Ahem, how can it be called hitting? This is to improve your damage resistance and fighting resolve. To elevate oneself, one must first learn to take hits and minimize the damage taken!"

Chen Mo stated seriously.

"Chirp!" (Then let's do it!)

Xiao Jiu exuded an expression of not understanding but being very impressed.

Chen Mo seemed to make some sense, but there was a vague feeling of being tricked.

Nonetheless, the little creature deeply trusted Chen Mo.

Were it other newly contracted Spiritual Beasts, seeing their Spirit Master act so extreme, they'd likely have terminated the contract and run away overnight.

"Don't rush, have a drink of this first."

Chen Mo took out a gray-brown petrification potion and fed it to Xiao Jiu. In the next half-hour, Xiao Jiu's defensive power would receive a slight increase.

"Chirp!"

Although the potion tasted bitter and astringent, the little fox drank it all down.

Its desire to become strong was even fiercer than Chen Mo's!

"Get ready, I'm coming."

Once the petrification potion's effects kicked in, Chen Mo took a deep breath and then used about 70 to 80 percent of his strength, striking the meatiest part of the Blazing Flame Fox's back.

Thud!

A dull thud sounded out.

"Damn! That hurt! Is this petrification potion that good?"

It wasn't Xiao Jiu yelling in pain; it was Chen Mo.

After using the petrification potion, the Blazing Flame Fox's skin was rock hard; punching it felt like hitting a wall.

"Are you okay?"

Chen Mo rubbed his hand, asking.

"Chirp?"

Xiao Jiu's expression was adorably confused; it didn't feel much of anything, even feeling like Chen Mo's punch was a massage.

It looked at Chen Mo with some concern.

It was fine, but Chen Mo seemed to be the one in trouble.

"I'm fine; next, I'm going to use a tool."

Saying that, Chen Mo pulled out a baseball bat.

Xiao Jiu: "???"