Chapter 28: Unexpected Surprise
After completing the attribute and ability enhancements, Su Xiao prepared to head to the Trade Market to sell the [Spiritual Impact] scroll.
Although this scroll wasn't perfect and came with usage risks, its power was formidable—Su Xiao had experienced it firsthand.
"Bubu, let's go..."
Just as Su Xiao was about to step out of his Exclusive Room, his expression suddenly froze.
In the living room of the Exclusive Room, a pile of cotton fluff was scattered on the floor, the sofa had been bitten into a large hole, and Bubu Wang had vanished.
Looking closely, a dog head was poking out from the center of the sofa!
Bubuteni had first gnawed a hole in the sofa, then crawled inside, chewed another opening from within, and stuck his head out while hiding his body in the sofa.
The 15 Paradise Coin sofa was a sacrifice, but Su Xiao didn't scold Bubuteni; Bubuteni was usually too energetic.
"It seems I need to buy some chew toys—no, dumbbells would work better."
He pulled Bubuteni out of the sofa. Bubuteni seemed a bit reluctant. After a quick cleanup, Su Xiao left the storage space.
Bubuteni had too much energy; he might have been bored in the Exclusive Room, so chewing on things was normal.
Before heading to the Trade Market, Su Xiao visited a shop run by a Worker, which specialized in selling food for various animals.
In Reincarnation Paradise, there were many Summoning Class contractors. If their summoned beasts got too hungry, and the contractor's Charm Attribute was low, the beasts might turn on their masters. So carrying "rations" was crucial.
Although Bubuteni wouldn't attack his master, he couldn't keep chewing things either. Today it was the sofa; tomorrow it might be the bed. Bubuteni could even gnaw through wall plaster—never underestimate his sharp teeth.
As soon as he entered the shop, a female Worker in a white coat approached.
"Customer, what do you need?"
The female Worker held an orange cat in her arms. The cat was so fat it was deformed; Su Xiao suspected it was a pig.
"Do you have any particularly tough food to chew, like bones?"
Hearing Su Xiao's inquiry, the female Worker put down the orange cat, glanced at Bubuteni's fur and appearance, and smiled confidently.
"Your beloved dog has a habit of chewing furniture, right? Giving him bones to chew won't have much effect. I have another method."
"What method?"
The female Worker smiled at Bubuteni, who shuddered.
"Neutering."
"Owww~!"
Bubuteni let out a miserable howl, clamped his hind legs together, and backed away in a strange, mincing step. Clearly, Bubu Wang didn't want to lose his balls.
"Oh?"
Su Xiao looked at the female Worker in surprise, then at Bubuteni.
"Not a bad method."
Su Xiao grinned at Bubuteni, who looked terrified.
"Then, customer, please control your..."
Before the female Worker could finish, Bubuteni had already run off. Su Xiao didn't stop him; he was just scaring Bubuteni.
"This..."
"Do you sell bones here?"
"Yes, we do."
"I need a few dozen pounds, the best kind."
Of course, Su Xiao wouldn't let Bubuteni lose his balls; he was just scaring the silly dog to prevent him from chewing furniture again.
He spent 100 Paradise Coins to buy a pile of cooked bones. These bones had plenty of meat on them and were dried, making them a dog's favorite treat.
Leaving the shop, Su Xiao found Bubuteni waiting at the door. Even though he was scared, he hadn't run far. His head was drooping, looking listless.
"Catch."
Su Xiao tossed a bone high into the air. Bubuteni leaped three meters up, caught the bone precisely in his mouth, shook his head happily, and ran back to Su Xiao's side, overjoyed.
Only then did Bubuteni realize he wasn't going to lose his balls.
Arriving at the Trade Market, there were noticeably more contractors here. They had just returned from a derivative world. With the war over, the time Su Xiao and the contractors entered derivative worlds would be synchronized.
Spending 10 Paradise Coins, Su Xiao bought temporary usage rights to a stall. Bubuteni lay nearby, crunching on his bones with obvious relish.
Su Xiao took out the [Spiritual Impact] skill scroll, examined its attributes, and fell into thought.
[Spiritual Impact]
Quality: Purple
Type: Skill Scroll
Learning Conditions: 30 Intelligence, 10 Stamina (Due to Absolute Magic Immunity Constitution, this skill cannot be learned by the Hunter).
Effect: After three seconds of mental concentration, release an extremely powerful spiritual impact, causing a Stun effect on enemies within 10 meters and dealing Intelligence × 5 damage.
Tip: This skill has a cooldown of one hour.
Tip: Each use of Spiritual Impact consumes 200 Mana Points.
Rating: 120 (Note: Purple item ratings range from 71 to 150.)
Description: This is a secret technique of the Kalaran people. Use Spiritual Impact with extreme caution; improper use can cause severe brain damage.
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The power of Spiritual Impact was not to be underestimated, but the Mana Points consumption was also astonishing. After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao priced [Spiritual Impact] at 100,000 Paradise Coins.
The reason was simple: although it was a Purple scroll, the learning and usage conditions were harsh.
The 30-point Intelligence requirement already deterred most contractors, and the 200 Mana Points consumption was outrageous. Only a few contractors would buy this. Su Xiao planned to sell it quickly.
The Spiritual Impact scroll shimmered with purple light, and soon attracted many contractors to stop and look.
"A Purple scroll! Go notify the boss!"
"Friend, how about 70,000 Paradise Coins? This skill's mana cost is too high."
"So items above Blue quality are Purple. Learned something new."
More and more contractors gathered. Many bargained, and even more asked about the skill's origin. The Spiritual Impact scroll had no place of origin.
Su Xiao sat behind the stall in silence. He wouldn't sell for less than 100,000 Paradise Coins. If not for the high requirements of Spiritual Impact, he would have directly priced it at 150,000.
The stall was soon surrounded. The contractors had just returned from derivative worlds, so they had plenty of Paradise Coins.
Half an hour later, a contractor offered 90,000. Still below Su Xiao's expected price.
After the contractors had surrounded the stall for two hours, the crowd gradually dispersed. After all, if they couldn't afford it, there was no point in staring.
Noticing the crowd thinning out, Su Xiao put away his tablet and checked his remaining Paradise Coins. He had 1,900 Paradise Coins, a nice round number.
Previously, he had 13,023 Paradise Coins. Treating injuries had used a significant amount, and upgrading the Law Destruction Shadow skill had consumed most of the rest. Now, this was all that remained.
Sensing the Mana Points in his body, they had fully recovered to 753 points. He needed to start crafting [Intermediate Mental Energy Bombs] for sale.
The materials for an [Intermediate Mental Energy Bomb] cost 100 Paradise Coins, and each crafting consumed 30 Mana Points. Since his Paradise Coins were limited, Su Xiao could only make 19 bombs. After selling them, he would have enough Paradise Coins to continue crafting, eventually making a total of 25 bombs.
Light flickered in his hand as [Intermediate Mental Energy Bombs] materialized one by one.
For some reason, crafting [Intermediate Mental Energy Bombs] today was much easier. Previously, it took about two minutes per bomb; today, it only took about forty seconds.
Soon, 19 [Intermediate Mental Energy Bombs] appeared in his hand. Su Xiao felt a sense of unfulfilled satisfaction. This smooth, free-flowing feeling of channeling Mana Points was exhilarating.
It was like Su Xiao had previously been driving a minivan, but after acquiring the Spirit Shadow Constitution, the minivan had been upgraded to a Bugatti Veyron—racing along without being able to stop.
Holding the 19 [Intermediate Mental Energy Bombs], Su Xiao was surprised to find that their volume had shrunk significantly. They had gone from the thickness of a thumb to that of a little finger, about two centimeters long.
Checking the specific attributes, the explosion radius of the [Intermediate Mental Energy Bomb] had increased from five meters to six meters, and the explosion damage had increased from 90 points to 100 points.
The overall capability of the [Intermediate Mental Energy Bomb] had improved—easier to carry, with increased range and power. This must be related to Su Xiao's special Mana Points.