Chen Mo finished his meditation and glanced at his phone, finding a bunch of messages.
"Hummingbird Express, your package has been placed in..."
"Jingwei Express, your delivery has been made..."
The presence of spiritual beasts in this world seems to have made the delivery speed ridiculously fast.
By the afternoon, nearly 100 packages had all been delivered.
"Chirp!"
Noticing that Chen Mo had woken up, Blazing Flame Fox opened its beautiful crimson eyes, which flowed like fireworks in the night.
"Chirp?" (Time to eat?)
"That's right, I bought a lot of snacks, let's just eat something simple for dinner!"
Finally getting all the packages into his room, Chen Mo and Blazing Flame Fox began their joyful unpacking journey.
Most of the food Chen Mo ordered online were small, easy-to-carry items like fish snacks or candies.
After completing challenges, these handy foods could also be used as side-effect-free "buff potions."
Luckily, the quality of the food Chen Mo bought was pretty good and mostly met the standards.
About three-quarters through eating the food, the [Food Enthusiast] challenge was completed.
Afterwards, Chen Mo tested the effects of the [Food Enthusiast] entry.
The chance for triggering the strengthening effect of [Food Enthusiast] wasn't too low; roughly every 10 different types of cuisine triggered it once.
Once triggered, Blazing Flame Fox would randomly get an increase in one of three attributes: attack, defense, or speed, lasting for one hour, with the enhancement effect similar to the [Thick-Skinned] entry.
More impressively, the three effects could stack!
After some thought, Chen Mo ordered another 1000 servings of honeyed milk candy online.
This candy was said to contain honey from the Spirit Beast Queen Bee and milk from the Musical Note Cow, delicious and nutritious.
From now on, it shall serve as a stimulant!
The kind that can't be detected in urine tests!
"With the defense enhancements from [Food Enthusiast] combined with [Thick-Skinned], Xiao Jiu's defensive power can now match that of a defense-specialized spiritual beast at Awakened Ninth Rank, plus the petrification potion and protective gear, it should be able to endure Transcendent-level thunder."
Chen Mo thought to himself.
"But just to be safe, better to unlock a defense entry before taking on the challenge!"
Time flew by, and the next few days Chen Mo and Xiao Jiu maintained an exceptionally regular routine.
Eating, sleeping, meditation training, and then completing daily challenges—truly a contemporary champion of diligence.
Finally, on the last day of the week, Chen Mo unlocked a related defense entry.
Fitness Expert (White)
Complete 5km weighted run, 200 push-ups, 200 squats among other fitness exercises within one day, and earn the [Fitness Expert] entry.
[Fitness Expert] entry effect: slight enhancement in physique, strength, and resistance to hits.
The Fitness Expert challenge wasn't difficult, just a bit time-consuming and physically demanding.
"I guess I need to do a bit of training myself."
Since [King of Diligence] is still equipped on Xiao Jiu, Chen Mo decided to tackle this challenge himself.
It took all morning to achieve the entry.
"Huh... it wasn't that exhausting."
Chen Mo was somewhat surprised after the workout, then remembered that after forming a contract, spiritual beasts reciprocally nurture their spirit masters, subtly enhancing their spirit masters.
So now, his body was in much better condition than in his previous life.
"I'm almost ready, it's time to take on the [Thunderbolt King] challenge!"
With this thought, Chen Mo said to Blazing Flame Fox:
"Xiao Jiu, it's time to start the second phase of training."
"Chirp?"
Blazing Flame Fox looked at Chen Mo eagerly.
"The second phase of the training I call it electric shock training method, simply put, it's about getting struck by lightning. No, I mean, bathing in the thunder and lightning, and comprehending the power of thunder and lightning!"
"Chirp!??"
Chen Mo had done his research beforehand, and there was a professional Electric Type Spiritual Beast training venue in Shenghai City called the Thunderbolt Daoist School.
It not only provided a thunder training ground, but also rented protective gear. It wasn't far from where he lived now, just a dozen kilometers away.
Thus, Chen Mo took a taxi, taking Xiao Jiu straight to the Thunderbolt Daoist School.
The Daoist School, too, was a place that appeared after the fusion of two worlds.
Some powerful Spirit Masters who had achieved some success or found it difficult to advance further would take disciples and pass on their experiences and spiritual beast moves.
The Thunderbolt Daoist School was a new school established just over a decade ago. The school master, She Qin, was once an officer stationed at the Shenghai City node leading to the Spirit Realm, and after retiring, he returned to his hometown to open this Thunderbolt Daoist School.
In less than 20 minutes, Chen Mo reached the Thunderbolt Daoist School.
The building style of the Thunderbolt Daoist School resembled a large sports arena, with many facilities inside, including a competitive ground. When Chen Mo arrived, he found two combat arenas in the center with Spirit Masters competing.
A glance revealed that all were battles at the Awakening Level.
Both Spirit Masters seemed like beginners; the fight was not at all spectacular and even had a strangely comedic feel.
Chen Mo watched for a while, quickly losing interest, but Xiao Jiu seemed eager to try.
"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future; let's start the second phase of training first."
"Chirp!"
Upon arriving at the front desk, a double ponytailed, affable young lady asked warmly:
"May I help you with something?"
"I want to go to the primary Thunder Training Ground."
"Is it for you and your spirit beast?"
"Yes, you can rent protective gear here, right? I'll take two sets."
"Tickets are 2000 per person, two sets of protective gear 2000, deposit 5000, totaling 11000. Please show your payment code, and I will scan it!"
The double ponytailed young lady said with a beaming smile.
Chen Mo nearly shed tears of poverty.
Even Spirit Masters and spiritual beasts have to pay separately.
So expensive! That's really too much!
"Also, let me say in advance, if any accidents occur, all responsibilities are yours to bear."
"I understand."
Chen Mo nodded.
"If that's all, please sign this disclaimer. However, if you are a beginner, I still recommend hiring a coach to at least ensure the safety of you and your spiritual beast."
The double ponytailed staff pointed towards a tall, thin young man with dyed blonde hair not far off, beside him was a spiritual beast with golden wings, resembling a hawk or falcon.
Thunder Bird, an Electric Type Spiritual Beast capable of calling thunder, typically at the Commander Stage, but this one, judging from its size, should be at the Extraordinary Stage.
The young man, noticing the activity here, jogged over, smiling cheerily at Chen Mo.
"Hey, young man, would you like to hire a coach? It's affordable, our main selling point is being cost-effective."
The young man looked quite young, like a college student.
He must be a student from Spirit University, working part-time at the Thunderbolt Daoist School during summer break.
"How much per hour?"
"1000."
"Then I'll take an hour!"
1000 per hour was not too expensive considering the high status of Spirit Masters, where a single high-end competition could fetch sky-high appearance fees.
This price was indeed reasonable for a Primary Spirit Master.