Sky-cracking Rider

Chapter 465 Section 461 - Time to take medicine!

Two metal plates disappeared from Chen Fei's hands simultaneously, and then reappeared just as quickly, as if they had never been gone.

Magic Array Evolution Database (7).

Li Shaoyu took the two metal plates back and compared them side by side. The surfaces of both plates were engraved with identical magic arrays.

The next second, both magic arrays lit up, and a fist-sized light orb emerged from the center of each array, emitting a soft white glow.

"As expected!"

Li Xinyu's face showed clear comprehension as he nodded to Chen Fei.

Industrial-grade Ability is really overbearing; it can replicate magic arrays without even needing to understand the principles.

Chen Fei, on the other hand, looked displeased. The two metal plates had been swallowed and spat out without any benefit; on the contrary, he had even lost a magic array's worth of titanium material, resulting in a slight loss.

"Chirp?"

Little Bird stood on Chen Fei's shoulder, curiously observing the two light-based spells that did not belong to it. With a peck of its delicate beak, a light orb of the same size took form and drifted toward the two metal plates.

The three light orbs were almost indistinguishable from one another, making it difficult to tell which came from the magic arrays and which one came from Xiao Jiu.@@@@

Magic arrays can accept not only crystal energy but also magic power and spiritual power.

In a sense, crystal energy is also a form of magic power, just that its energy state is more stable and just as easy to utilize.

"You little rascal!"

Major Li gave the little one a small smile and withdrew his spiritual power and magic power.

Little Bird was mostly well-behaved, but when it was not, it was truly mischievous.

Chen Fei roughly guessed the other's ability.

A spellcaster, and most probably from the Light Series.

Only spellcasters would activate magic arrays of the same series with such nonchalance.

After confirming his speculation, Major Li asked again, "How complex a magic array can you replicate?"

"Don't know, too few samples!"

Chen Fei spread his hands and sat down on another sofa nearby.

His "Magic Array Evolution Database" had, at best, only seven samples of magic arrays, nowhere near enough to compare with the "Physical Evolution Database," not even close enough to be considered a fraction.

"I might ask for your help in the future, we can talk more when there's a chance."

Major Li stood up and walked towards the door.

As Chen Fei stood up to see him off, he said matter-of-factly, "Not a dime less."

He was not on public grain, guaranteed his livelihood regardless of the weather; why would he work voluntarily?

"Of course, you won't miss out on the benefits, hmm, what do you want this time?"

Major Li Xinyu was not surprised in the slightest; people in the military contracting business are very pragmatic—why work for someone without benefit? That's the industry norm.

Those who selflessly give without wanting anything in return should go eat public grain instead of mixing in the private military contracting business.

Without hesitation, Chen Fei said, "Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potion!"

Chen Fei had registered Xiao Jiu at the Urban Monster Management Center and had its rank and Elemental Affinity tested.

Pure Light Sparrows typically had a one-star Elemental Affinity. Xiao Jiu's four stars were due to the Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potion, and since it was starting from a low base, the potion's effect was significant.

However, as Elemental Affinity increased, the potion's effectiveness would gradually decrease.

Just like Major Li had said, once reaching six stars, a specialized Light Element Affinity Enhancement Potion was needed; otherwise, a general potion, not differentiated by element, would have no effect.

"Got it!"

Major Li nodded and walked away briskly.

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Two days later, Chen Fei received a delicately crafted small box.

The person he met again was still Li Xinyu, the Special Warfare Group Major he had encountered before.

"Five Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potions, four general and one Light Series-specific. The demand for exclusive potions has always been high, so they're hard to come by. One specialized potion can be worth at least ten general ones, especially Light Series potions, which are even more valuable."

Major Li introduced the magic potion varieties inside the small box to Chen Fei.

What he didn't say was that one Light Series-specific Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potion was temporarily borrowed from his own personal quota.

General potions could be used for Elemental Affinity up to and including six stars. The production on Cangqiong Star was relatively higher for these.

Among the exclusive potions, the Light, Dark, Psychic, and Space Series had the lowest production, constrained by scarce materials and difficult alchemy, resulting in higher costs. Especially the Psychic and Space Series, neither would exceed a production of ten a year, they were virtually priceless.

"Thank you!"

Chen Fei immediately opened the small box; inside, four transparent potion bottles lay quietly alongside one bottle with floating golden particles emitting a faint golden glow.

He took out one and unscrewed the cap.

"Xiao Jiu, it's time for your medicine!"

Last time, after a deadly struggle with Boss Hana to complete the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee's task—and considering Xiao Jiu's contributions—they managed to exchange for two general Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potions.

Indeed, Blue Star was more generous. For the same deadly struggle, these five potions were equivalent to fourteen general Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potions, almost seven times what the Global United Defense Committee offered.

This round, it was worth it!

"Jiu?"

Little Bird hopped onto Chen Fei's hand, curiously stuck its beak into the bottle, sampled it suspiciously, then hopped away without hesitation.

Full of disdain, not giving any face at all.

Conning Xiao Jiu into taking two Elemental Affinity Enhancement Potions last time involved mixing in alcohol and juice, and it seemed he would have to employ the same tactics this time too.

"Heh, what a little rascal!"

The image of Xiao Jiu as a mischievous imp was solidified in Major Li's mind, and a smile spread across his otherwise serious and earnest expression.

If it were any other magical beast, it would never disdain a beneficial magic potion for its taste, even if it was bitter, smelly, spicy, or fishy—they would drink it down without hesitation.

This little bird was just too innocent.

"Hey, no rush, I'll mix it with something else, then it will drink it!"

Chen Fei, somewhat helplessly, screwed the cap back on and put the potion that Little Bird had tasted back into the box. Indeed, this couldn't be rushed.

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