Chapter 31: Eighth-Tier Rapid Thunder Drake Blood

Zhao Qiming's quantum tablet clattered against the metal floor. "First-Tier Mid-Class Special Ability Holder in days? Did Qin Wuyan actually accept you?!"

"Not yet. He demands I claim top rank in the Freshman Grand Exam first," Lin Ye replied. "But he gave me Ten Thousand Thunder Heavenly Art and Indestructible Thunder Body."

"What?!" Zhao's palm clapped Lin Ye's shoulder. "You've struck cosmic luck! Do you grasp what gifting those Combat Skills signifies?!"

"I believe Professor Qin already considers me his disciple in spirit," Lin Ye said, then added: "Though not formally."

"Seize this chance!" Zhao gulped tea to steady himself. "Having him as your mentor would bring glory to Imperial Capital University!" He referenced Qin's infamous refusal to take disciples for five years.

"I'll strive relentlessly." Lin Ye cut to his purpose: "I request to redeem this year's S+ Resource Package for Eighth-Tier Rapid Thunder Drake blood—required for Indestructible Thunder Body's Foundation Phase."

"Eighth-Tier blood?!" Zhao's voice spiked. "Do you comprehend the risk? Your body would detonate!"

"Professor Qin assured my physique can endure it." Lin Ye invoked the madman's authority.

"That madman!" Zhao ripped his tie loose. "He used Sixth-Tier Thunder Rhinoceros blood for his Foundation Phase! Are you claiming superior resilience?!"

"Rest assured, Professor Zhao." Lin Ye's smile held steel. "I don't gamble with my life."

"Fine. Consider it done." Zhao nodded grimly. "Return to your dorm. Delivery arrives tonight."

Imperial Capital University Main Gate

Su Qingyue tilted her head, studying the thunder pattern reliefs on the colossal bronze gates. Her fingers absently traced the handle of her suitcase until familiar footsteps echoed.

"Cousin!" Lin Ye waved from afar, voice preceding him. "Smooth trip?"

"Tolerable. Some guy on the bullet train kept hitting on me. If not for today's enrollment, I'd have thrown him off the rails." Her tone remained frostier than her B-Class Frostblood Special Ability.

Lin Ye chuckled. He'd witnessed enough of her suitors fleeing in tears to believe it.

Su Qingyue's eyes narrowed. "You've become a Special Ability Holder? In days?"

"First-Tier Mid-Class." He grabbed her luggage. "Let me show you around."

Campus Tour

As they walked toward the Administration Building, Lin Ye recounted architectural trivia from Zhao Qiming's earlier tour. Su Qingyue mirrored his initial awe at the Gravity Training Towers and Thunder Arena.

Dormitory District

Her shared villa—modest compared to Lin Ye's solo quarters—housed four students. Yet her satisfaction glowed.

Cafeteria

They ordered Mutant Beast cuisine. Energy surged through each bite of the premium meat. "Expensive, but you get what you pay for," Lin Ye remarked.

Library Sphere

Su Qingyue's Frostblood excelled in team support but lacked solo combat prowess. "You'll need offensive Combat Skills," Lin Ye advised, guiding her to the skill archives.

Credits & Mentorship

He explained the Credits system. Su Qingyue's 30 credits paled against his S+ privileges—unaware even those stemmed from his influence.

Library Sphere

Su Qingyue frowned at the dizzying array of Combat Skills. The issue wasn't choice—her Credits fell short. Each B-Class ice-type technique she coveted cost over 30 Credits.

"Cousin, I've selected three Combat Skills for you." Lin Ye presented:

Condensed Frost Energy – Enhances Special Ability cultivation.

Frostform Physique – Body-forging Combat Skill.

Glacial Orb – Long-range Special Ability attack.

All perfectly suited her B-Class Frostblood.

"These are too expensive, cousin." Su Qingyue hesitated. "I only have 30 Credits."

"Don't worry about the Credits. I'll transfer you 120." Lin Ye initiated the transaction via the library's system, which mandated personal purchases.

"Cousin…" Her eyes glistened with gratitude.

"Survival demands strength." He grinned. "Repay me later when you earn Credits, deal?"

Su Qingyue nodded silently, redeeming the techniques.

"I'll begin cultivation immediately." She departed with newfound determination.

Lin Ye's Dormitory

"Delivery complete: Eighth-Tier Rapid Thunder Drake Blood." Galaxy's voice chimed as Lin Ye entered.

The crystal vial on the table pulsed with violet radiance. "Finally. Time to cultivate the Indestructible Thunder Body."