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Chapter 741: Withering
Chapter 741: Withering (Combined)
The page quickly flipped, providing the answer:
[To make it waterproof, you need to use specialized materials.]
Treasure Seeker aside, Lulu spends most of her time in water, and Fangy often carries her. They both need to be waterproof... I should mention this to Dean Li later... Qiao Sang thought to herself as she put away her mobile phone.
Suddenly, a voice broke the quiet of the street:
"It seems you were having a pleasant conversation."
Qiao Sang followed the sound.
A woman, who looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, appeared where there had been no one before. She was about 1.68 meters tall, wearing a light blue, high-collar dress with lace edges. Her golden hair was loosely curled, and her light blue eyes carried a playful smile as she looked over.
"Who are you?" Qiao Sang's tone rose, expressing her confusion.
"Dean of the Medical College, Liz North." The woman walked over.
Dean of the Medical College? So young?! Qiao Sang's eyes were full of shock.
Among the nine major figures at the Freshman Welcome Area, was there someone this young?
No, I don't remember anyone like that!
Liz Dean instantly understood Qiao Sang's look and smiled, asking:
"Do you think I'm too young to be a Dean?"
Qiao Sang was about to nod when she heard the woman say with deep meaning:
"Because our Medical College has familiars that can alter a person's mental state and appearance."
Qiao Sang felt she understood: "So you aren't in your original form?"
Since learning the woman was a Dean, she had instinctively switched from "you" to "you" (formal).
She wasn't entirely convinced by the woman's words. In her mind, the Dean of the Medical College should be someone who inspired trust, but the woman before her looked neither mature nor trustworthy.
However, this was Yulinton University, and no one would be bold enough to impersonate a Dean of a college.
Most importantly, she knew that the Deans of other colleges would eventually appear before her.
"I am in my original form, but I use a familiar's skills to maintain a 25-year-old appearance for a short time." Liz Dean glanced at Qiao Sang's backpack subtly. "Would you like to chat?"
A minute later, Qiao Sang reappeared in the Vip room at Eve Restaurant, but with a different dining companion.
"Order whatever you like", Liz Dean said.
Qiao Sang declined: "No, thank you. I'm a bit full..."
Liz Dean casually ordered a few dishes and then got to the point:
"I heard you have an Ice Ai?"
Qiao Sang nodded.
Liz Dean continued: "I'm not very familiar with Blue Star familiars, but I've been told about the Ice Ai recently..."
She paused before continuing:
"Someone told me that the junior form of Ice Ai, Aquariana, has a talent skill called Healing Light."
"I want to know if your Ice Ai has it too."
This is about Lulu... Qiao Sang nodded: "Yes."
Liz Dean's eyes lit up:
"Healing Light is almost a divine skill for patients. Familiars with such skills are naturally meant to save lives and heal the wounded."
Don't tell me she's trying to guilt me... Qiao Sang guardedly replied: "Neither Lulu nor I are interested in saving lives and healing the wounded."
"Ice Ai..."
Lulu, who had been about to stick her head out to express her dissatisfaction, pulled back at her Beastmaster's words.
Liz Dean was silent for a few seconds before saying: "It seems not only Dean Li but also I have been looking for you."
She's quite perceptive... Qiao Sang didn't respond, effectively confirming it.
At that moment, a well-dressed familiar entered, carrying two cups of coffee, which he placed on the table.
Liz Dean picked up her coffee, took a sip, and then set it down, looking deeply at Qiao Sang:
"Since you're not interested in those things, let me talk about something practical. I'm not here to recruit you to the Medical College, but to propose a deal."
A deal? Qiao Sang's interest was piqued. "What kind of deal?"
Liz Dean raised a finger.
Qiao Sang and Fangy looked at the finger, unsure of its meaning.
“100 credits per treatment,” Dean Liz said. “I have many patients suffering from terminal illnesses. For each one you cure, I’ll give you 100 credits.”
Qiao Sang: “!!!”
100 credits per treatment?!
“Ya Ya?”
Fangy was still confused.
Are 100 credits really that valuable?
Qiao Sang was touched but didn’t immediately agree. Instead, she asked, “With so many people at the Medical College, don’t any of the familiars have Healing Light or similar Epic Skills?”
She could believe that other schools didn’t have such skills, but this was the third-ranked Yulinton University, one of the world’s top Medical Colleges. It should have gathered the most talented individuals in the medical field.
Their familiars should have Ultra-Rank healing skills.
Dean Liz grew serious.
“Of course, there are medical professors and students with Ultra-Rank healing skills, but even within the Ultra-Rank, the treatment directions can differ.”
“Many of our students’ familiars have Epic Skills that don’t address biological conditions like Healing Light does.”
“Some specialize in treating aging, others in congenital diseases.”
“Healing Light can’t cure those conditions.”
“And they can’t replace the function of Healing Light.”
At this point, she sighed.
“We do have two professors whose familiars can use Healing Light, but their proficiency is difficult to improve. To this day, those two familiars are only at the small success level.”
“I believe you understand that the time and energy consumed by Healing Light vary depending on the difficulty of the treatment.”
Qiao Sang had suspected as much but hadn’t fully grasped it.
“Ordinary illnesses don’t require Healing Light,” Dean Liz continued. “When Healing Light is needed, it’s for terminal illnesses.”
“Currently, a small success level Healing Light can treat one terminal illness patient per day at most.”
“With so many terminal illness patients and such a limited number of familiars with Healing Light, that’s why I’m proposing this deal.”
Is Healing Light so hard to improve? When she first bonded with Lulu, its Healing Light was already at the Perfection level... Qiao Sang was greatly surprised.
At that time, Lulu didn’t even have the Golden Finger to use...
A small success level Healing Light treating one terminal illness patient per day made sense.
Regardless, the most severe injury Lulu had treated was the brain-damaged woman who had been in a coma. After treating her, Lulu was clearly much weaker...
And at that time, Lulu’s Healing Light was already at the Mastery level...
She had never seen a small success level Healing Light in action...
As she was thinking, Dean Liz’s voice broke in.
“If you have any other requirements, feel free to mention them.”
Ordinary people with terminal illnesses would have no means to find the Beastmaster Alliance Medical College for treatment. Those who could afford it were from the upper echelons of society... Qiao Sang’s mind raced as she said:
“I don’t want credits; I want cash.”
Her Unlimited Credit Card was about to expire, and the cash from her two investments hadn’t come through yet. This might be a good opportunity to make some money.
Credits were important, but what she needed most right now was cash.
“Sure,” Dean Liz said readily. “How much do you want?”
For people in the upper echelons, money was just a number. Asking for 100,000 would be too low; 1,000,000 seemed more reasonable... After a brief thought, Qiao Sang held up one finger.
"Let's go with this number."
Liz Dean glanced at Qiao Sang and nodded without hesitation. "Ten million it is."
Qiao Sang: "!!!"
"Is there anything else you need?" Liz Dean asked again.
"No", Qiao Sang quickly shook his head.
Liz Dean took out her mobile phone and said, "Then let's exchange contact information. We can set a time, and I'll send you the patient's files."
"Sure!" Qiao Sang quickly fished out his mobile phone.
After exchanging contact information, Liz Dean suddenly remembered something and asked, "Can I ask, what is your proficiency level in Ice Ai's Healing Light?"
It's very convenient... Qiao Sang replied, "Mastery."
How much?!
Liz Dean was completely stunned by those two words.
Qiao Sang added, "So, I can actually treat several more terminal illness patients in a day without any problem."
Regret!
So much regret!
Liz Dean was almost tearing her hair out!
She had spoken too soon!
She should have recruited Qiao Sang to the Medical College!
...
Inside the Beastmaster Alliance's internal library.
After leaving the restaurant, Qiao Sang recalled that he still needed to learn more about rare familiars, so he came here.
The library was a half-sphere, with bookshelves lining both sides of the globe-shaped hall. Stairs led to seating areas that extended up to the ceiling, and each level was packed with books.
Qiao Sang asked a librarian for directions and went to a screen. He opened the keyword search on the left side and typed in: "rare familiars." Immediately, a list of relevant books appeared.
Qiao Sang glanced at them and clicked on "Comprehensive Guide to Rare Familiars."
A minute later, a mechanical pet with a tray-like back flew over, flapping its mechanical wings, and brought the book to him.
"Thank you", Qiao Sang said, taking the book from the tray. He then went to the registration desk and said, "I'd like to borrow this book."
The librarian looked up, glanced at the book's cover, and said, "One credit per day."
I still have over 400 credits... Qiao Sang confidently pulled out his student card and said, "Sure."
After leaving the library, Qiao Sang checked the time on his mobile phone and turned to Treasure Seeker.
"Xunxun~"
Before he could say anything, Treasure Seeker understood and its eyes glowed blue.
Qiao Sang's vision went dark for a moment.
The next second, he found himself in the living room of the villa.
The rich aroma of food filled the air.
Vice Principal... I've already eaten dinner... Qiao Sang hesitated for a moment, then walked to the dining table and picked up his chopsticks.
"Ya Ya!"
"Xunxun~"
Fangy and Treasure Seeker rushed over to the energy pills and started eating happily.
Seeing this, Qiao Sang put down his chopsticks, formed a hand seal, and summoned Steel Treasure.
"Ice Ai."
At that moment, Lulu called out, wondering if treating patients would interfere with its training.
"It won't", Qiao Sang placed a portion of the energy pills in front of it and said, "Your Healing Light is at Mastery level, so treatment only takes a moment."
"Ice Ai?"
Lulu paused, looking puzzled.
Is money that important?
"Of course", Qiao Sang answered patiently. "With money, you'll have better resources to grow faster."
"Ice Ai."
Lulu nodded, understanding, and then went to the energy pills to start eating.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
"Steel Slash."
Steel Treasure instinctively moved to answer the door.
Qiao Sang stopped it. "You eat. I'll get it."
He went to the door and opened it.
Standing there was Dean Virginia from the Journalism Academy.
"Good evening", Dean Virginia smiled as she walked in.
"Good evening." Qiao Sang said, glancing outside. "Senior Ivana hasn't come yet?"
"I let her take care of her own business", Dean Virginia said as he stepped in. "She just became a graduate student, so she has a lot on her plate. Teaching the Ghost Ring King..."
His voice trailed off.
Dean Virginia looked at the Ghost Ring King, whose body was covered in mysterious white Spirit Patterns, and raised an eyebrow. "It seems that Dean Li from the Spirit Pattern Academy has visited you."
Wow, what's so special about the Spirit Patterns Dean Li drew that he could tell at a glance... Qiao Sang nodded. "I attended the Spirit Pattern Club's activity after school today, and he was there."
Dean Virginia didn't elaborate on Dean Li's intentions and instead asked, "Has your college's Dean Gilbert come to see you yet?"
Qiao Sang shook his head. "No."
Dean Virginia's eyes flickered with confusion.
That's odd. Dean Gilbert should be the one most eager to keep Qiao Sang around. Why hasn't he made a move yet...
...
Late at night.
The Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed with a blue light as it stared intently at the Black Flower on the coffee table. In the dimly lit living room, the white Spirit Patterns on its body faintly glowed.
"Crys?"
Suddenly, a Crystal Producer nudged the Treasure Seeker's arm, its face full of curiosity, wondering what the white patterns were.
"Xunxun!"
The Treasure Seeker was startled. Its eyes returned to their original golden hue, and it gave the Crystal Producer a look that clearly said, "Don't touch me again."
This stuff could increase its insight, helping it learn the Spatial Lockdown faster. If it rubbed off, it would be a disaster!
"Crys?"
The Crystal Producer looked puzzled.
What is insight?
"Xunxun."
The Treasure Seeker pointed to its head with its claws.
It means making the brain smarter.
"Crys."
The Crystal Producer didn't believe it.
"Xunxun!"
The Treasure Seeker tried to explain.
It's true; it already felt like it was close to mastering it!
"Crys..."
Seeing the Treasure Seeker's serious expression, the Crystal Producer began to believe it. Its eyes darted around, and it seemed to have an idea. It quietly sneaked into Qiao Sang's bedroom, tiptoed to the desk, and drew several lines on its body with a pen.
In the water tank.
Lulu half-opened one eye, saw the Crystal Producer's actions, and then closed it again.
...
In the living room.
The Treasure Seeker's eyes glowed blue again as it focused on the Black Flower.
Confirm the coordinates... then connect them...
The Treasure Seeker recalled the human's words and the familiar's demonstration earlier. The blue light in its eyes intensified.
At the same time, an invisible barrier began to form around the Black Flower, gradually enveloping it...
Just as the barrier was about to converge at the top, the Treasure Seeker hesitated.
The invisible barrier vanished instantly.
"Xunxun..."
The Treasure Seeker didn't give up and resumed its serious expression.
The invisible barrier once again formed around the Black Flower, gradually converging.
"Xunxun..."
The Treasure Seeker remained cautious.
The white patterns on its body glowed faintly.
Time ticked by.
Suddenly, the fully bloomed Black Flower on the coffee table withered.
"Xunxun!"
The Treasure Seeker froze, then its eyes turned golden again. It floated excitedly toward the ceiling, spinning around in joy.
A gentle breeze blew in from the window, causing the curtains to sway.
The withered petals on the coffee table scattered.
(End of Chapter)
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