touchnovel Chapter 197 If you lack resources, make up for it with money.
Chapter 197 If you lack resources, make up for it with money.
Chapter 197 If you lack resources, make up for it with money.
Bai Xiaochun choked for a moment, then flew into a rage, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to start another round of verbal battle with her nemesis, Meng Hongzhuang.
Meng Hongzhuang ignored her completely, and instead looked at Fang Zhou, saying excitedly, "Boss Fang, can you feel it?"
The Nemesis skill awakened during the Nemesis Ritual is indeed working!
Just how powerful are the claws and fangs of my animal companions, Winnie the Great Bear and Nidalee the Lynx?
I've tested it many times in the dungeon hunts over the past few days, so I know it inside and out.
However, today, when facing the lesser demons of the abyss, even though the carapaces of these demons were much stronger than those of the same level monsters in Cave 1, the damage inflicted by Winnie and Nidalee was higher than I had imagined.
After much thought, I believe only the anti-magic effect from the Soul Nemesis skill can explain this change.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou stroked his chin and nodded thoughtfully.
He had only a vague feeling that the lesser demons of the abyss were easier to kill, but he wasn't quite sure if it was the effect of the Soul Nemesis skill.
After all, even without the anti-magic special attack of his soul nemesis, he could instantly kill a mere apprentice-level Abyss Lesser Demon whose strength was restricted with a single Bone Spear.
Perhaps by practicing against a lesser demon at the apprentice level, he can better feel the growth of his strength.
Shaking his head to clear the thoughts from his mind, Fang Zhou casually exchanged a few words with Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang about his feelings on the Soul Nemesis skill, and then couldn't wait to leave the school history museum to go to the logistics department to exchange for resources.
Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang exchanged a glance, and then followed Fang Zhou in unison toward the logistics department.
As seed students of Haicheng Military Academy, they also have interest-free loan quotas ranging from several hundred contribution points.
There were too many people at noon today, and they only had time to collect their rewards; they didn't have time to convert these contribution points into resources that would help their cultivation.
Now, I'll go to the logistics department with Ark and see what resources Ark is planning to exchange for.
Along the way, Bai Xiaochun glanced provocatively at Meng Hongzhuang on her right, then said to Fang Zhou with a boastful look, "Fang Zhou, I've already started working on the task you gave me yesterday to find area-of-effect spells."
At this rate, I estimate that I can provide you with a complete skill enhancement plan in less than a week.
At this point, Bai Xiaochun gave a soft hum.
"Unlike someone who keeps putting things off week after week, only knowing how to hold you back."
"Free food and drinks for free!"
Fang Zhou didn't respond to Bai Xiaochun's words, but instead glanced at Meng Hongzhuang discreetly.
Hearing Bai Xiaochun's mockery, this hot-tempered, battle-crazed loli surprisingly didn't immediately fly into a rage. Instead, she smiled arrogantly and said to Fang Zhou, "Three days. I only need three days."
Three days later, I will definitely give you a complete skeleton combat power enhancement plan.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou was slightly taken aback and said, "Hongzhuang, you're so confident, have you found some inspiration?"
"certainly!"
Meng Hongzhuang nodded, a confident expression on her face, and said, "Last night, with the help of Senior Sister Diewu..."
Successfully learned the [Natural Coronation] skill.
Today, while fighting against you and Ye Fan in the arena, I personally experienced the practical effects of this skill.
Therefore, I am fully confident that I can use this [Natural Coronation] skill as a blueprint to strengthen your skeleton army by enhancing your animal companions.
Of course, all I can offer is a general idea for improvement.
The specific simulations will have to be done by Ark himself.
Fangzhou smiled excitedly and said, "No problem, it's already very good that you can provide me with enhancement ideas."
Leave the rest to me!
"Don't worry, Hongzhuang. If I can successfully recommend skills to strengthen the Skeleton Army based on your suggestions, you'll definitely reward me."
Meng Hongzhuang nodded slightly, her face showing a confident and assured expression.
Seeing this, Bai Xiaochun, who had been smug, quietly clenched her little fists, a sense of urgency rising in her heart.
Judging from Fang Zhou's behavior, he was clearly very interested in this enhanced skeleton skill that had been developing in its infancy.
We should at least pay more attention to the materials for area-of-effect spells that she provides.
Damn it, Meng Hongzhuang, that queen of currying off!
Everyone's living a peaceful life, isn't it great to just lie around and collect money?
He insisted on arguing with her in front of Fang Zhou!
In fact, Fangzhou couldn't help but show such joy.
During his apprenticeship, his army of skeletons was his most formidable fighting force.
No matter what kind of enemies lie ahead, dozens or even hundreds of skeletons will crush them head-on. Even an apprentice-to-rank opponent would have to retreat, or else kneel down and sing "Conquer".
If we can find a way to strengthen the skeleton army by utilizing the idea of the Nature Summoner's Natural Coronation skill, then the Ark's combat power will experience another explosive increase.
Not to mention, Fang Zhou harbored a hidden ambition deep in his heart.
Currently, the only undead creatures he can summon on a large scale are skeletons.
Even if it could enhance combat power, it wouldn't be too exaggerated.
However, the Natural Crown skill is an essential core skill for Nature Summoners that can be used all the way up to the Legendary Crown stage.
In the future, when Ark advances to Silver, Gold, or even Glory Champion, it will be able to summon hundreds or thousands of other, more powerful undead creatures. At that time, it will continuously upgrade this enhancement skill, which is derived from the coronation of nature, to a higher level, thereby greatly enhancing the combat power of the undead army it summons. This will be enough to create a fearsome undead Scourge legion.
Seeing Fang Zhou deep in thought, Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang didn't dare to cause any trouble along the way and obediently followed Fang Zhou to the logistics department.
As the sun set, the place was noticeably more orderly than it had been right after the midday arena challenge.
The logistics department staff invited some second-year students to maintain order and also urgently opened several warehouses for these first-year seed students to exchange resources.
Therefore, the whole process suddenly seemed much more efficient.
Fangzhou looked around, preparing to find the least crowded warehouse to make the exchange.
Just then, a joyful shout caught his attention.
"Junior Brother Fangzhou, come here!"
There's no one in warehouse 2103.
Turning around at the sound, Fang Zhou smiled and greeted them, "Senior Brother Lu Renjia, Senior Sister Lu Yiyi, long time no see."
The two students who greeted him were Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi, both second-year students.
At their direction, Fang Zhou led Bai Xiaochun and Meng Hongzhuang to warehouse 2103 with practiced ease.
The one-eyed instructor was frantically cleaning up the mess in the warehouse.
After saluting the one-eyed instructor, Fang Zhou said, "Instructor, I'm here to exchange for resources."
This is my exchange list, please take a look.
The one-eyed instructor took the materials from Fang Zhou, glanced at them casually, and his expression immediately changed.
He asked with some surprise, "Fangzhou, are you sure you want to exchange for so many resources?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd gathered in the warehouse all showed expressions of curiosity.
This is especially true for Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi.
They remembered that the last time their junior, Fangzhou, came to the logistics department, it was the two of them who led him to warehouse 2103.
At that time, Fangzhou exchanged for a huge amount of skill tips, mental recovery potions, soul soothing potions, and equipment enhancement materials, making the second-year students green with envy.
Now, after the Cave Hunt, Ark has become the number one seed, and its value has increased exponentially, reportedly exceeding 2000.
Contribution points.
What resources is he planning to exchange for this time?
At this moment, Fang Zhou calmly replied, "Yes, instructor."
I've already consulted with Instructor Lu Hu about these resources, and they will be of great benefit to my upcoming training.
Could you please help me exchange this? Thank you!
The one-eyed instructor shook the exchange list in his hand, shook his head slightly, and sighed, "Alright, Ark, you must have your reasons for doing this."
An ordinary person like me can't understand the thoughts of a prodigy like you.
I'm just reminding you to avoid wasting your precious contribution points in a moment of impulsiveness.
After saying that, he turned and walked into the storeroom.
Fangzhou waited quietly for a while, and then the one-eyed instructor came out with a small resource box.
"Come and take inventory, Ark."
Nine level-two refined stones, worth 270 contribution points.
Six level-two gems, worth 180 contribution points.
Hearing this, the other seed trainees managed to remain calm.
After all, Fangzhou is the top seed of Haicheng Military Academy, possessing three pieces of white ordinary quality rookie equipment awarded by the military academy.
Given Ark's level of wealth, the first thing they would do upon acquiring these equipment is to upgrade them to their maximum potential.
He went to the logistics department to exchange for refined stones and gems, which was expected by everyone.
However, when the one-eyed instructor's next words reached their ears, everyone's faces turned completely bewildered.
"【Battle Aura Slash】, 【Whirlwind Strike】, 【Parry and Counterattack】, 【Battle Aura Shield】, 【Advanced Weapon Specialization】"
[Victory Cry], [Revenge Stance], [Terror Roar], [Stomp].
Nine universal skills for Black Iron-level combatants, worth 900 contribution points.
In addition to the skills [Brutal Strike] and [Heroic Charge], there are a total of 11 skill insights for common skills of Black Iron-level combatants, worth 1100 contribution points.
Bai Xiaochun, somewhat bewildered, tugged at Meng Hongzhuang's pigtails and muttered to herself, "A common skill for Black Iron-level combatants?!"
Isn't Ark a necromancer?!
Meng Hongzhuang also looked like she was questioning her life, and for a moment she didn't even care about Bai Xiaochan's little actions.
The one-eyed instructor clicked his tongue and asked incredulously, "Fangzhou, would you mind telling me why we spend so many contribution points to exchange for these Black Iron-level combatant general skills and their skill insights?"
"You're a necromancer, you simply can't learn these skills!"
Finally, he added, "Of course, if you're not comfortable saying, just pretend I didn't ask."
Fangzhou had nothing to hide, so in front of all the seed students, he simply repeated the three reasons he had told Instructor Lu Hu before.
Be familiar with the combat style of warriors.
Deduce the skills of the Armed Skeleton.
Research how to enhance the combat power of the Berserker Heroic Spirit Olaf.
These reasons made the one-eyed instructor gasp.
"You really are... really are..."
After muttering a couple of sentences, the one-eyed instructor finally managed to squeeze out, "Wow, they really are rich!"
"Forget it, these are all contribution points that you earned with your own hard work. Spend them however you want."
This is the skill redemption key. You can insert it into the interface of your personal terminal to receive the skill data.
Fang Zhou nodded, looking curiously at the cube-shaped object the one-eyed instructor handed him.
Previously, exchanging for apprentice-level skills wasn't so complicated; you could simply upload and download them through your personal terminal.
Now, to exchange for a Black Iron-level skill, an additional keyport step has been added.
Fangzhou speculated that this might be because the structure and framework of Iron-level skills are much more complex than those of Apprentice-level skills.
Using this skill to exchange for key transmission can increase the stability of receiving the key and make it easier for the exchanger to learn.
The one-eyed instructor flipped through the exchange list in his hand again, calculating aloud: "There are also 30 bottles of mental energy recovery potion, 30 bottles of soul calming potion, 100 hours of skill training time, and 100 hours of focused meditation time."
These will also be arranged for you, requiring 290 contribution points.
Adding the previous skill insights and equipment enhancement materials, I have a total of 2650 contribution points.
Upon hearing this number, Lu Renjia and Lu Yiyi in warehouse 2103 couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"So many contribution points! That's too extravagant!"
"Fangzhou, you're so foolish!"
Bai Xiaochun, standing to the side, looked heartbroken and wished she could throw herself onto the resource box next to the one-eyed instructor.
It's one thing to exchange so many contribution points for other resources, but exchanging them for general combat skills is something she just can't understand. Although Fang Zhou's reasons sound reasonable, watching him spend money like water, throwing so many precious contribution points at these low-value combat skills, Bai Xiaochun still felt the pain and couldn't help but empathize.
The one-eyed instructor took out the ledger and checked it again to confirm that the number 2650 contribution points was correct. He then said, "Fangzhou, Instructor Lu Hu also mentioned your exchange discount issue to us earlier."
With the approval of Principal Su Tiankuo, your 60% discount privileges for Seed No. 1 and the 50% discount privileges for the main researcher of the Necromancer Research Project can be combined and applied simultaneously.
In other words, you can redeem resources from Haicheng Military Academy at a 3% discount.
These items originally cost 2650 contribution points, but after a 3% discount, they cost 795 contribution points.
Please scan the QR code to pay after confirming everything is correct.
Fang Zhou smiled slightly; Instructor Lu Hu was indeed very capable.
Principal Su Tiankuo finally stood up for him this time.
With his 3% discount, this large pile of materials and resources dropped directly from 2650 contribution points to 795 contribution points.
This is more than just a broken bone!
At this moment, upon hearing the one-eyed instructor's words, the group of seed students who had come to the warehouse to watch the Ark exchange resources out of curiosity looked at each other, their eyes filled with undisguised envy, jealousy, and hatred.