Chapter 85: New Golden Talent Holder (110 for subscriptions!)

Qin Chuan, you have a delivery.

During the big break, a man in a delivery uniform stood at the door shouting Qin Chuan's name, drawing the class's attention again.

"Your deliveries have been a lot these two days," Xiao Pang teased.

"I picked up a few little trinkets."

Feeling the complex gazes from all around, Qin Chuan shook his head helplessly.

Looks like I'll need to change the delivery address next time.

Following the delivery person from the Dream World Exchange to a secluded spot to complete the sign‑in, Qin Chuan casually stashed a piece of starlight equipment material called Deep Blue Pearl into his inventory.

This was already the second piece of starlight equipment material he had obtained through barter in the past few days.

Four days have passed since the Contract Ice Cream.

Because nobody is sure how big the value gap is between different types of items.

"These two things aren't really related," Qin Chuan said dryly. "I'm just tired from my nightly special training."

It guarantees that Qin Chuan finds at least one low‑tier resource each time he explores, but it can't ensure the loot is suitable for him and Yue Li.

Back in class, Xiao Pang chuckled, "I said you seemed out of it this morning—turns out you were thinking about the trade."

For example, a low‑tier resource is worth between 50 and 100 experience gems, and those that drop only from Growth Tier deaths tend to be more expensive.

Even the luck of a Golden‑Tier talent must follow objective rules to some extent; at the very least, the amount of luck Yue Li has gained so far requires it.

Who in the senior year isn't envious of Qin Chuan?

One piece of starlight equipment material equals six low‑tier resources in value.

The high confidentiality level and priority trading rights let him exchange what he needs with confidence.

On the day Ice Cream leveled up, he scanned and found a spirit beast den; together with Yue Li he defeated the three Growth Tier spirit beasts guarding it and directly obtained five low‑tier resources, three of which were the same type and could be taken out at once.

At that point, the cooperation agreement Qin Chuan had signed began to show its usefulness.

"That's the Season Demon King's little kitchen," Xiao Pang muttered, glancing at Qin Chuan with disdain.

Yue Li has been treasure‑hunting with him these past days and her haul is no less.

Fact shows that pairing the Praying Fate Second Talent with the Sundial Second Talent works, but the effect isn't as stable as opening random materials.

Not only did he become an Official Tier player early on, he also received personal guidance from the Season Demon King.

But this problem was settled once the Achievement Shop appeared; by comparing how many Achievement Points are exchanged, we can indirectly gauge the value differences between resources.

It's worth noting that in the early Dream World Exchange, almost all trades were like‑for‑like; different‑type trades, such as experience fruit for low‑tier resources, basically never happened.

The Deep Blue Pearl Qin Chuan just acquired was exchanged for six low‑tier resources.

One medium‑tier resource is worth ten low‑tier resources.

This guy, getting a bargain and still acting cute.

According to rumor, if Qin Chuan performs steadily in the upcoming practical combat exam, he can basically secure a recommendation to Yan Bei and Hua Qing.

Qin Chuan smiled without saying a word.

He did zone out a few times this morning, but it's not really related to opening the little kitchen.

After all, eight hours in the Dream World are hardly different from sleep; they keep one energized, and over the past few days his sword technique has improved rapidly while he also gradually adapted to the high‑intensity abusive training.

The reason he spaced out was that, when he logged out of the Dream World last night, he and that Elite Tier Lv20 Blue‑scaled Jiao were only ten thousand meters apart.

Let's be honest, that Blue‑scaled Jiao is pretty pathetic; he let it live three extra days, but it just loafed around, only knowing how to mingle with the opposite sex.

Each time Qin Chuan checked its status via lock‑on, he couldn't help lamenting how morals have declined.

After brewing for five full days, tonight's entry into the Dream World is the time to hunt.

"Qin Chuan, you're signing up for the second practical combat exam tonight," Xiao Pang muttered, propping his chin. "I doubt we'll be on the same team this time."

"Don't overthink it," Qin Chuan replied, smiling after snapping out of his daze. "Your strength isn't weak; few have broken through to Growth Tier yet, and I believe you'll get a good score even if we're not on the same team."

Over this period, as Official Tier players grew more numerous, the speed at which Apprentice Tier players promoted to Official Tier also increased.

The reason is simple: Official Tier players can more easily defeat Growth Tier spirit beasts with their own strength, gaining low‑tier resources; with them around, there's a steady flow of low‑tier resources into the market.

But low‑tier resource prices haven't collapsed that easily; a single low‑tier resource still costs around 300,000, and whereas before there was a market but no price, now you can hope to buy one after waiting a few days in line.

Changxing No. 2 Middle School—aside from Qin Chuan, Zhu Yuyi has also completed her promotion.

She comes from a wealthy family, which is very fitting for the school belle.

However, Qin Chuan, who has already raised Ice Cream to Growth Tier Lv20, still leaves her far behind; he is the uncontested top combatant of No. 2 Middle School.

"I'm trying," Xiao Pang nodded. "Last time I scored 83 on the evaluation; this time I hope to do better."

"This practical combat exam might be different from the last one," Qin Chuan mused, then spoke up.

This was what Ji Huai let slip during their sparring after his Supernatural Combat class last night.

"How else could it be different? Are we supposed to go kill monsters in their lair?" Xiao Pang chuckled indifferent, but seeing Qin Chuan's serious expression, his laughter faded. "Really?"

"Not that we have to go to the lair, but it's definitely more dangerous than last time," Qin Chuan said, patting Xiao Pang's shoulder. "Don't ask—tonight you'll find out."

"All right…" Xiao Pang sat up straight, staring at the unmoving assignment before him, and began to wonder whether he should use it to write a suicide note.

That way he could justify skipping the homework with a clear conscience.

"Check the forum—Songban Zhigui has made a move again!"

Someone in the front row suddenly let out a gasp, making Xiao Pang and Qin Chuan look up; Xiao Pang couldn't help clicking his tongue, while Qin Chuan furrowed his brow instantly.

Songban Zhigui is a Dream World player who has appeared recently.

That Cherry Blossom country name is just an in‑game handle, not his real name, but he's probably Japanese.

This is another Golden‑Talent player who has entered the public eye after Ailikete.

Unlike Ailikete, he has never shown his face or publicly admitted to having a Golden Talent.

To this day, no one can confirm whether he actually has a Golden Talent, or which of the nine if he does.

But what he has done is far crazier than Ailikete.

He indiscriminately kills players, and specifically targets players ranked high on the Spirit Beast list, and has even begun cross-region operations.

(End of chapter)