Chapter 14: I Have a Bold Idea
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“Oh my goodness!” Qian Gu was stunned. He quickly flipped through the pages, one spell after another coming into view.
[Magic Missile: 1st-level spell. You create three glowing darts of magical force and direct each dart to hit a creature you can see within spell range. All darts hit simultaneously, and you may choose to have them all hit the same target or different targets. Requires 800 reward points, Arcane Network Contact Enhancement.]
[Frostbite Bind: 2nd-level spell. You unleash a burst of chilling energy covering a 30-foot cone. Every creature in the area takes cold damage and is encased in frost for one minute. Requires 1,500 reward points, Arcane Network Contact Enhancement.]
[Animate Objects: 5th-level spell. Objects come to life under your command. Within spell range, designate up to ten non-magical objects not being worn or carried as spell targets. Requires 3,600 reward points, Arcane Network Contact Enhancement.]
…
As expected!
Glancing swiftly over the spell list, Qian Gu was utterly shocked and at a loss for words.
Is this the redemption list for the first generation of reincarnation?
No!
This is the redemption list from the third generation!
It’s important to understand that in the first generation—the era of Zheng Zha’s prime deity domain—even the most basic cantrips and first-level spells accessible through the Arcane Network required completing a D-rank horror side quest to redeem just one.
As for their strength…
Those who understand, understand; if you know how to play, there’s still room for creativity.
However, during the third generation—the era of Infinite Dawn under Chu Hao’s tenure—these spells saw a dramatic price drop. All spells of fifth level and below required no side quests at all; only reward points were needed to redeem them.
And reward points are fairly easy to farm.
For example, entering a zombie horror scenario and killing fast and ferociously could rack up a large number of reward points—a method commonly called “point farming.”
But side quests are different.
Obtaining horror side quests is challenging and not nearly as easy to farm as reward points. Without the right strategies, Qian Gu feared he wouldn’t earn his first pot of gold!
“Wait.” Qian Gu suddenly thought of something. “If this really involves the third generation’s redemption list, then…”
Entertainment and living supplies, let’s go!
[Phoenix Gall: An organ from the phoenix, one of the primordial tribes. Requires 999 reward points.]
[Dragon Meat: Flesh and blood from the dragon tribe, one of the primordial tribes. Requires 20 reward points.]
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…
Excellent!
It was confirmed—his prime deity redemption list was different from others.
His list spanned eras!
“Damn!” Qian Gu breathed a sigh of relief, the invisible fear of the demon team dissipating somewhat.
Confidence.
Because he now had confidence.
“If that’s the case…” Qian Gu looked thoughtfully at the redemption list, his smile growing increasingly arrogant. “I have a bold idea.”
Yes, a bold idea, and if it worked, it would be a guaranteed win.
“Let me find it.”
He kept scanning the list, stretching his eyesight to the limit, searching through the vast prime deity domain redemption catalog for the items and enhancements he wanted.
Without captain-level privileges, this was the only way—flipping through bit by bit without precise targeting.
Luckily, Qian Gu’s luck was good. Among the many “ingredients” in the entertainment area, he found exactly what he sought, even with some pleasant surprises.
[Time Dragon Blood: Blood from the Time Dragon, one of the three legendary dragon species. Requires 300 reward points.]
Exactly!
Qian Gu was searching for dragon blood to enhance his physical constitution. He hadn’t expected the prime deity domain’s dragon blood to be categorized.
For example, among the legendary dragon species’ blood, aside from the pure force-field creature Power Dragon, any dragon capable of bleeding was included—not to mention the lower-tier Five-Color Dragon and Metal Dragon blood.
Low-tier dragon blood cost a uniform 100 reward points per portion, while legendary dragon species blood required 300 reward points per portion.
“With the enhancement I just found, this will be enough.”
Qian Gu narrowed his eyes and immediately chose to redeem. A transparent injection vial, about the size of a palm, appeared in his hand. Inside was blood seemingly alive.
Dragon blood—its cellular vitality was extremely high, and it possessed strong corrosive properties.
If one’s immune system wasn’t strong enough, the dragon genes could invade, turning the host’s energy and matter into the dragon’s foundation, reducing the host to nothing.
But!
Because of this, anyone who could withstand the dragon gene invasion would gain significant physical enhancements—just like the ancient myths often mention about those who bathed in dragon blood.
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Qian Gu had redeemed Time Dragon Blood. As a legendary dragon species said to be able to leap through timelines, its gene’s corrosive power was nearly maxed out, making it extremely dangerous.
However…
“Everyone fights hard once they’re in the prime deity domain, right?”
He injected the blood.
The Time Dragon Blood coursed through his veins like a living parasite, flowing through his entire body in the blink of an eye. It felt as if thousands of meat worms had burrowed under his skin, writhing and crawling continuously.
Pain!
Pain, pain, pain!
And an itch deep within his bones!
Countless negative sensations transmitted via nerves to his brain, stirring a raging storm in his consciousness, nearly grinding his mind to pieces.
Just then, the energy at his heart surged once more. That overwhelming suppressive force pushed down all the negative feelings, allowing him to maintain some composure and avoid losing his sanity.
It was like walking a tightrope—one misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Fortunately, the rope was strong and thick enough.
“Prime Deity! I want to enhance!”
Qian Gu connected to the prime deity domain and issued the enhancement command just as the dragon blood almost fully invaded his body.
[Novice Sorcerer Constitution: 89 points, suitable for most horror scenarios. You gain Arcane Network Contact privileges. Requires one D-rank horror side quest and 1,000 reward points.]
A beam of divine light descended from the heavens, enveloping Qian Gu and lifting him into the air.
Countless white light particles surged into his body, continuously remodeling it. At first, most particles clustered around his head, until the dragon blood’s invasion reached his brain.
At that moment, the two forces seemed to reach a balance. Some light particles diverted and began to flow around Qian Gu’s body, continuously reconstructing his form.
After a somewhat lengthy period, Qian Gu finally descended back to the ground.
The previously unsightly corrosion vanished entirely. He even appeared somewhat leaner, with his features noticeably more attractive, and exuded a confident aura.
After a while, Qian Gu opened his eyes and pulled aside his shirt.
There, on his chest, was a small patch of dense, soft, pale silver scales—like a protective heart shield guarding his heart.
“A fifty percent chance, but it worked.”