After a Pleasant Lunch
Everyone was lounging on the sofa in the living room, engaged in lively conversation.
Yuto Saito accessed the team's strength information.
Yuto Saito: Level 6, Combat Power: 3626, Strength: 36 stars...
Yun Yun: Level 6, Combat Power: 1188, Strength: 11 stars. Lightning LV6, Ice LV6.
Ni Shuang: Level 6, Combat Power: 930, Strength: 9 stars. Juli LV6.
Mina: Level 6, Combat Power: 952, Strength: 9 stars. Charm LV6.
Orange: Level 6, Combat Power: 950, Strength: 9 stars. Hearing LV6.
Ruoruo: Level 6, Combat Power: 932, Strength: 9 stars. Restore LV6.
Nako: Level 6, Combat Power: 930, Strength: 9 stars. Fly LV6.
Yuqi: Level 6, Combat Power: 682, Strength: 6 stars.
Natto: Level 6, Combat Power: 678, Strength: 6 stars.
Tiger Troupe: Level 6, Combat Power: 944, Strength: 9 stars. Teleport LV6.
Rice Noodles: Level 6, Combat Power: 926, Strength: 9 stars. Sixth-grade refining pharmacist.
Except for Yuqi and Natto, everyone else had over 9 stars in combat power, and those with talent had advanced to Level 6. Both Yuqi and Natto were close to earning their final ranks, each with over one million experience points left. If they possessed the talent of "027," they too could reach 9 stars.
However, it was important to note that if Ni Shuang or anyone else left the team, they would lose 440 points of combat power. For instance, Ni Shuang's combat strength would drop from 930 to just 490, making her a mere four-star peak strength. Thus, the team's overall gain accounted for nearly half of their total power.
Yuto Saito noticed that Rice Noodles had already become a sixth-grade pharmacist and contemplated whether he should copy her abilities now or wait.
After some thought, Yuto decided that the copy card should be used sparingly. Gathering ingredients for an alchemist was challenging. He asked, "Rice Noodles, can a sixth-grade alchemist refine the Awakening Pill?"
Rice Noodles smiled, replying, "Yes, Captain. It requires the bones of five sixth-tier monsters to make the soup, along with ten inner pills and ten white crystals. We can produce ten Awakening Pills at once."
Yun Yun: "You use the bones of five sixth-order monsters to make soup? Xiaotu, didn't we kill two sixth-order spider monsters this morning? Didn't you collect their corpses?"
Yuto Saito: "Yes, I did."
Rice Noodles: "That makes one. We still need to find four other types of sixth-tier monsters. Did you manage to obtain any inner elixirs from the ones you defeated?"
Yuto Saito: "Yes, two of them dropped inner elixirs. Xiaoyun and I each consumed one."
Ni Shuang, full of curiosity, asked, "What effect does the inner elixir have?"
Yun Yun: "Each one can increase your combat power by 2 points, and you can consume up to ten per level."
Ni Shuang: "Wow, that's impressive!"
Yun Yun: "But only monsters ranked above six have a chance to drop an inner core."
Ni Shuang: "Got it!"
Natto chimed in excitedly, "Will we awaken our talents after taking the Awakening Pill?"
Rice Noodles nodded. "Yes, you'll randomly awaken a talent."
Natto: "What about those who already have a talent? Will they also gain a new one?"
Rice Noodles: "Exactly! Each person can only take one Awakening Pill in their lifetime, and it will randomly awaken a new talent."
Yuto Saito smiled, reflecting on how the material for the Awakening Pill wasn't difficult to gather. He wondered why this information had been withheld from him in his previous life. Back then, pharmacists spent their days refining potions in their labs, too busy to hunt monsters, which slowed their progress.
With the system at his disposal, Yuto Saito could team up with anyone, regardless of level requirements. Ordinary people had to reach Level 10 to unlock team modes and share experience points. This system had hindered the progress of those refining pharmacists, forcing them to fight zombies and monsters alone.
Turning to the girls, Yuto Saito announced, "We have two tasks for this afternoon. First, we need to gather materials for strengthening potions. Second, we should recruit more people to help grow vegetables."
Mina: "That sounds great! I bet Sister Zhou and the others will be amazed when they see what we've done!"
Ruoruo: "Absolutely! Our floating island is incredible!"
Yuto Saito glanced at Natto and Yuqi. "Natto, Yuqi, come with me to the second floor."
"Okay," Natto nodded eagerly.
Yuqi stood up, following Yuto Saito with anticipation.
Nako felt a twinge of surprise, pondering, "Is the captain planning to witness them doing cat stretches together?"
Mina's thoughts took a more playful turn: "Does the captain want both of them at the same time?"
Yun Yun remained calm, accurately guessing Yuto Saito's intentions—he was going to inherit talents!
Upon reaching the living room on the second floor of the villa, Yuto Saito gestured for them to sit.
Natto and Yuqi took their seats respectfully opposite him.
Yuto Saito began, "I've leveled up to Level 6 and unlocked a talent inheritance attribute. Whenever I use a copy card, I can pass a talent to you."
Natto's eyes widened in surprise. "Brother Su, are you going to pass on a talent to us?"
Yuqi felt overwhelmed with emotion, almost in tears. "Captain, your copy cards are precious! Are you really willing to use one for us?"
Yuto Saito reassured them, "Out of everyone in the team, you two are the only ones with 6 stars."
Natto and Yuqi exchanged glances, surprise evident on their faces.
Natto laughed at herself, saying, "I really am the least impressive one here."
Yuqi added with a bittersweet smile, "I'm not much better than you, Natto."
Yuto Saito continued, "You can choose from four types of talents. Listen closely before making your choice."
"The first is the Golden Bell Hood. This talent allows you to defend against attacks from monsters up to five levels higher than your own. For instance, Natto, since you're currently at 6 stars, you could withstand attacks from monsters above 11 stars."
"The second is Teleportation, similar to the ability of the Tiger Troupe, allowing you to transport teammates to different locations."
"The third is Recovery, akin to Ruoruo's ability, which can quickly restore the physical and mental strength of teammates."
"The fourth is Flight, resembling Nako's ability, enabling you to soar through the air. Flight not only enhances your safety but also proves advantageous for your teammates."
"All of these talents will significantly benefit our team. Choose wisely."
After some contemplation, Natto declared, "I want the Golden Bell. That talent can protect everyone, and I really like it."
Yuto Saito nodded, pleased. "Excellent choice! I had originally planned to pass the Golden Bell to you."
"Really? Thank you, Brother Su! I'm so happy you had this in mind!" Natto exclaimed.
Yuqi: "I want the ability to fly! Nazi's flying talent seems amazing!"
Yuto Saito smiled. "Alright, let's proceed one by one. Natto, you come first. I need to touch you to transfer the talent."
"Okay," Natto said eagerly, getting up and kneeling before Yuto Saito.
Surprised by her gesture, Yuto Saito said gently, "What are you doing? Get up."
Tears filled Natto's eyes as she expressed her gratitude, "Brother Su, thank you. You can start the inheritance now."
Yuto Saito, looking into Natto's pretty face, placed his right hand on her shoulder and initiated the transfer.
Three seconds later, Natto received a notification:
[Captain Yuto Saito has inherited the Golden Bell talent to you. The current level of Golden Bell is LV1.]
Excitement bubbled within Natto.
Yuto Saito noted that, after the inheritance, the talent level was only LV1. There was a clear difference between inheritance and copying. Inheriting talent was akin to a master-student relationship, where the apprentice must develop their abilities over time. In contrast, copying allowed immediate access, regardless of the opponent's level.
Gently lifting Natto to her feet, Yuto Saito said softly, "Stand up. By raising your talent level, you should reach 9 stars."
"Okay!" Natto beamed with joy.
As her talent level increased—20 attributes for level 2, 30 attributes for level 3—Natto quickly upgraded her Golden Bell talent to LV6. With the initial bonus of 40 points and an additional 200 points from raising her talent level, her combat power surged to 918, achieving a strength rating of 9 stars.
"I'm so excited! I'm finally a 9-star peak warrior!" Natto cheered, dancing with joy.
Yuto Saito smiled. "Well done! You'll play an essential role in protecting our team."
Yuqi then knelt down, a blush spreading across her face as she whispered, "Brother Su, please grant me the ability to fly too!"
"Alright, let's proceed."
As Yuto Saito transferred the flight talent to Yuqi, she received her notification:
[Captain Yuto Saito has inherited the Flight talent to you. The current level of Flight is LV1.]
Yuqi's eyes sparkled with excitement.
After finishing, Yuto Saito helped her up. "Stand tall. With hard work, you can reach 9 stars too."
"Thank you so much, Brother Su!" Yuqi exclaimed, her eyes shining brightly.
Yuto Saito: "You both need to train diligently. I expect you to reach 9 stars soon!"
"Understood! We won't let you down!" both replied enthusiastically.
Returning to the first floor, Natto and Yuqi were filled with determination. Yuto Saito felt a sense of pride as they went out together.
Yuto Saito: "Let's get to work!"