Chapter 45

Currently it's really not convenient for outsiders to visit.

Besides, Zhao Chi didn't want to reveal his new race just yet.

Although after the start-of-term test, the instructors would most likely discover it.

But the later the better.

So he clicked reject.

Yang Xiong asked in confusion: "Huh? Why are you rejecting me, kid?"

Zhao Chi said: "Brother, thanks for the help, I appreciate the thought. I can handle these early monsters on my own."

"I know you can handle it, don't you think I just want you to level up faster?"

"I get it, but don't slow down your own progress because of me. Don't forget there's still a test in 7 days. You hurry up and build your territory too. Don't worry about me, really."

"You sure? But you're right, I really shouldn't have wasted time chatting in the group just now. I'll hang up first then. If you need help, just look me up."

"Alright, thanks."

"What are you thanking me for, bye-bye."

Yang Xiong hung up the call.

After Yang Xiong mentioned it, Zhao Chi finally noticed in the communication bar that the class group chat was nearly exploding.

There were two class groups.

One was the official group that included the instructors.

Normally it was basically only used for posting announcements, or for some students to flatter Li Ruanyu.

The other was a private group with no instructors at all, only students.

The private group was far more free.

Right now the private class group had 99+ unread messages.

Zhao Chi tapped it open.

Instantly, a flood of messages invaded the screen before his eyes.

They were all chat messages from classmates.

Yang Xiong had also been chatting away inside, sending many messages.

These chat messages didn't only contain text.

There were also voice messages, pictures, and even videos.

These students hadn't yet experienced the harsh beatings of society.

Quite a few were sharing their experiences.

Some were posting pictures of their heroes.

Some were even uploading combat videos.

Zhao Chi tapped open the latest video.

It was posted by the class beauty, Lu Yi.

In the footage, ahead stood two tall trolls.

Their height was close to 2.6 meters.

Although their build was somewhat slimmer than a normal troll's, their combat power was still very strong.

Both of the troll's hands held stone axes.

They could fight in melee and also throw them.

In the video, Lu Yi's quiet inquiry could be heard:

"Can these 2 trolls be killed with 5 elves and 1 elf hero? Without dying? There are no trees around, it's a rocky hilly area."

After Lu Yi posted this video, all other topics stopped.

Everyone started brainstorming strategies for her.

Some suggested luring them to a spot with trees to shoot them down.

Others suggested buying some poison and smearing it on arrowheads to help finish them off with venom.

Still others were discussing the trolls' weaknesses or tactical arrangements.

Related messages flooded out by the hundreds.

In the end, it was vice class monitor Cao Feng who put an end to Lu Yi's plea for help.

Cao Feng also posted a video.

In the video were 5 leopards, pitch-black all over, with sleek, agile builds.

They were clearly twice the size of normal leopards.

They were quietly lying on the ground.

Letting Cao Feng pat their heads.

Cao Feng's voice in the video was loud:

"Lu Yi, I'll go draw the trolls' attention for you. My Shadow Leopards here have very high agility—watch me toy these 2 trolls to death."

Lu Yi quickly replied with a voice message:

"Not bad, Cao Feng, is your starting race Shadow Leopard? A pure combat race, that's really impressive."

Cao Feng clearly felt very pleased hearing that.

But he pretended not to care and said:

"It's nothing, just something the family gave me. But these Shadow Leopards really are powerful. If any of you need help, feel free to say so."

Shadow Leopards were indeed powerful.

Like skeletons, they couldn't engage in production or construction—they were a pure combat race.

Shadow Panthers are a beast-type race.

They cannot equip weapons, only armor.

But there are dedicated beast tamers who can use materials to reinforce their claws and teeth, which essentially amounts to reinforcing their weapons.

And enchanters can also enchant their claws and teeth.

Overall, they're not much worse than weapons.

Their speed is indeed very fast.

When charging, they can outpace elves.

They're well-suited for ambushes and pursuits.

Shadow Panthers have extremely strong night vision, giving them a tremendous advantage in night combat.

You could say they're a race with solid melee ability and strong tactical skill.

It seems Cao Feng's family does have some resources.

Zhao Chi doesn't know much about the pricing.

But buying a Shadow Panther "racial bloodline" should cost at least a hundred gold coins.

Although the price is steep, most families can still bear it if they grit their teeth.

But very few families are willing to make that investment.

Especially commoner families.

After all, races like the Shadow Panther, while having their own strengths, are still considered ordinary races.

They're a bit stronger than the five starter races, but not by much.

In some aspects, they're even weaker.

Overall, the cost-effectiveness isn't high.

So families willing to shell out money for an ordinary race do have some means.

But it's only some means, at that.

After all, those who are truly wealthy would just buy a high-tier racial bloodline directly.

High-tier races are very expensive.

They cost thousands, even tens of thousands of gold coins—ordinary families simply can't afford it.

Moreover, Class 4 that Zhao Chi is in is a commoner class.

In fact, the entire Eighth Lord Academy is a commoner academy.

Nobles don't come here at all.

The rich don't come here either.

The investments those people make are utterly beyond the reach of these commoners.