"Okay, now display the skills I gained after acquiring the Alchemist King class," Li Shen said, his voice steady but filled with anticipation.
Suddenly, three skill icons materialized before him, each glowing softly with a distinct aura:
1. Alchemist's Eye of Insight
A golden eye symbol shimmered with intricate runes circling around it.
Skill Description:
Grants the user an unparalleled ability to analyze and understand any plant, herb, or mineral. Enables quick identification of medicinal properties, elemental affinities, and potential alchemical uses. Also enhances the success rate of refining and creating pills or potions.
2. Fire Manipulation
A vibrant flame flickered into existence, dancing with fierce intensity.
Skill Description:
Allows the user to control and shape fire with precision and power. Useful both offensively in combat and for alchemical processes requiring intense heat. Can ignite volatile reactions in concoctions or burn through obstacles.
3. Pill Creation
An ornate mortar and pestle appeared, surrounded by glowing herbs and crystals.
Skill Description:
Enables the user to craft potent pills and elixirs from gathered materials. Pills can heal wounds, boost spirit power, enhance physical abilities, or even temporarily alter elemental affinities. The skill improves with mastery, eventually allowing the creation of rare and legendary medicinal treasures.
Current effect " +10% pill quality and +20% Quantity.
Li Shen nodded thoughtfully, a faint smile curling on his lips.
"Hmm, these three skills basically cover everything about the Alchemist class," he said, feeling a surge of confidence as the system confirmed each ability.
"Now, the only thing left is obtaining a Spirit Ring," he muttered, clenching his fist. "With that, I can finally unlock my Martial Spirit's true potential—fuse it, refine it, and evolve it."
His eyes sharpened as he thought ahead.
"I should aim for a Spirit Beast with multiple elemental traits for my first Spirit Ring. After all, it will define my future path. For that, I need to know what kind of Spirit Beasts inhabit the Soul Hunting Forest."
With that in mind, Li Shen stood up and made his way to the Spirit Hall's library. Entering quietly, he approached an elderly man seated at a wooden desk—his eyes gentle but sharp with wisdom.
"Grandpa Li," Li Shen said softly, his youthful voice carrying a note of earnestness, "can you help me find the catalogue that lists every Spirit Beast in the nearest Soul Hunting Forest?"
The old man smiled warmly, nodding in understanding. "Of course, young one. Follow me."
He led Li Shen to a tall shelf filled with ancient scrolls and dusty tomes. Carefully, he pulled out a thick volume bound in worn leather.
"Here you go. Study it well. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to come to me, alright?" Grandpa Li said kindly, patting Li Shen's shoulder.
Li Shen bowed slightly in gratitude, then settled near a sunlit window. Opening the heavy tome, he began scanning through the Spirit Beast classes and their territories, his eyes sharp and focused. The soft light illuminated the pages as he embarked on the next stage of his journey.
Li Shen's gaze moved swiftly across the old pages. The catalogue was a treasure trove of knowledge—each Spirit Beast meticulously categorized by type, element, habitat, strength level, and spirit power.
He discovered that the Soul Hunting Forest was home to a wide range of Spirit Beasts, each aligned to different elemental affinities—Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, and Light. Every element brought its own traits and combat styles.
Alongside each entry were the names of the beasts—some common, some rare: Azure Flame Wolf, Crystal Serpent, Thunderfang Tiger, and powerful ones like the Earth Dragon. Elemental tags helped identify their potential utility for ring absorption.
Descriptions included their appearance, abilities, and temperament. Some were towering beasts with armor-like scales; others were agile predators with sleek fur and fierce claws. Some radiated destructive force, while others specialized in speed or evasion.
Li Shen narrowed his eyes as he read.
"Damn, there are so many Spirit Beasts… so why are only the weaker ones found in the Soul Hunting Forest?" he murmured, drumming his fingers along the book's edge.
"It seems I'll have to venture deeper into more dangerous zones if I want a Spirit Beast with a powerful elemental affinity."
Then something caught his eye.
"Hmm… this one—the Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear. It says cubs have been sighted recently, but no one's found one yet?"
Curious, he turned his attention inward.
'Genesis, can you help me locate this Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear?'
[Processing… This task requires 100 system points, as it is not directly tied to a core system function.]
Li Shen grimaced but nodded. 'Alright, spend the points.'
[100 points deducted. Host now has 900 system points remaining.]
[Searching…]
[Target: Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear located.]
[Exact Coordinates: 37.68°N, 119.44°E — Remote mountainous region at the edge of the Soul
Hunting Forest.]
Li Shen grinned. "It's nearby."
His fingers brushed the cover of his Book of Infinity.
'Genesis, my Martial Spirit can transform into a summoning tool, right? Can I turn it into a summon? What's the hidden procedure?'
[This information costs 100 system points.]
'Do it,' Li Shen said decisively. If he could tame and summon the Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear, it would far surpass the value of a simple first Spirit Ring. A mature Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear was a monster even True Dragons feared—an apex predator in both strength and power.
[100 points deducted. The procedure to evolve the Book of Infinity into the Book of Summoning is as follows…]
Li Shen studied the instructions carefully and nodded to himself.
"Alright… now all that's left is to take Uncle Ma Nuo and the others on a hunt for the Darkgold Terrorclaw Bear."
A spark of determination lit his eyes as a brilliant plan took shape.
With a small smile, Li Shen gently returned the Spirit Beast catalogue to its proper place on the shelf, then made his way out of the library. He walked quietly through the halls of the Spirit Hall toward the chamber of Ma Nuo—his uncle and the local Spirit Hall branch's Hall Master—ready to set his plan in motion.