Chapter 824: (Author's Self‑Stacking Armor Chapter)

Anti‑Magic Potion.

After use, it grants magic resistance value.

(The amount of magic resistance value obtained depends on the potion's quality.)

Duration: 10 minutes

Materials: …

Requirement: Master‑level alchemist.

(Magic resistance value: can reduce the Demonic Qi Suppression Effect below a certain base.)

"This…" Su Sheng's gaze was odd.

The formula required by a master‑level alchemist, which is Ping Ping Ping An'an's, would take another person ages to brew.

Even for alchemists who started trying to cultivate as soon as the game launched, they probably need to be around a player near level 80 at the Fourth Rebirth tier before a master‑level alchemist appears.

"This is a potion formula that was given together with that quest after I changed professions."

"I never managed to gather all the materials, so I never brewed it; the missing piece is the black demon herb."

"It wasn't until yesterday that I learned these places actually have black demon herb."

Ping Ping Ping An'an began to explain.

Su Sheng nodded: "Since that's the case, I'll stay here today and help you gather herbs."

"Huh? Would this hold you up too much?" Ping Ping Ping An'an hesitated.

"Not a big problem."

Su Sheng gave a slight smile.

Actually, I'm here to grind monsters and level up.

I've already wasted quite a bit of time today.

When that group of A San Players caused trouble, Su Sheng rushed back, then hurried back again.

Game time has already passed more than four hours.

Primarily, Su Sheng also wants to test this anti‑magic potion; after all, the most disgusting thing about Demon Race units is that Demonic Qi Suppression Effect.

If I have enough anti‑magic potions, leveling in the Demon Realm might be smoother—sharpening the blade doesn't delay chopping wood.

Besides, how many black demon herbs are there on the edge of the Demon Realm?

Su Sheng plans to take Ping Ping Ping An'an straight into the Demon Realm to gather materials while he continues to kill monsters and level up.

…

…

During the next few hours of game time, Su Sheng led Ping Ping Ping An'an to collect herbs at the Demon Realm's border while Su Sheng also farmed monsters.

Although diverting attention to protect Ping Ping Ping An'an slightly reduced his farming efficiency.

But Ping Ping Ping An'an collected black demon herb with great enthusiasm.

Compared to the border, the interior has an overwhelming amount of black demon herb.

Even though game time hadn't ended, his inventory was full, so he stuffed a few more batches toward Su Sheng's side to fit them.

After all, with Ping Ping Ping An'an's finances, he couldn't afford a backpack expansion.

Through chat, Su Sheng learned that Ping Ping Ping An'an's real name is Chen Jianping, in his thirties, with a daughter named Chen An'an who works in S City and is undergoing treatment.

His daughter suffers from leukemia and requires long‑term treatment.

S City isn't far from here.

Until the game time was about to end.

Su Sheng's inventory was half‑filled with herbs before he finally stopped this gathering run.

But knowing Chen Jianping's failure rate, even with abundant herbs Su Sheng still felt it was insufficient.

"Alright, let's go back; today's game time is almost over."

"I'll go back now, see if I can prepare some other materials for you; tomorrow you come to Yanhuang Town, and I'll first brew a batch for you to try."

Su Sheng said to Chen Jianping.

"Okay."

Chen Jianping was full of vigor.

Afterwards, the two returned to town.

If he hadn't met Chen Jianping, Su Sheng would probably have logged off here today, logged back in tomorrow to continue grinding, and gone back to the Dungeon the day after.

But to handle Chen Jianping's matters, he still has to make another trip.

…

(Stacking armor first: The following events are purely personal rambling, do not apply to reality; I don't even know if this is legal, but for the sake of the plot, this is the only way to arrange it.)

…

Logged off.

Su Sheng emerged from the game warehouse, glanced at the bedroom door, feeling both hopeful and nervous.

He didn't know what Huan Jie had said…

Never mind, go take a shower first.

But just as he entered the bathroom,

Su Sheng heard a 'crack'—the sound of the door opening—his movement froze, then he calmed down… and decided to shower first.

When Su Sheng finished showering and stepped out of the bathroom, he saw Huan Jie already sitting on his bed.

She appeared calm.

"Ah Sheng, come over."

Lin Huan patted the spot beside them.

Su Sheng took a deep breath, then sat over.

"Hey, take a look."

Su Sheng was startled. What is this?

Household register?

Su Sheng looked up, puzzled, and gazed at Huan Jie.

"You open it."

Su Sheng, hearing that, lowered his head and opened it.

Householder, still dad.

I still don't have an individual account.

Then, mom…

Myself.

Next is Huan Jie.

Opened Huan Jie's information…

Hmm?

In the relationship column with the householder, it does not say adopted daughter.

And… "relying on"?!

Su Sheng looked up at Huan Jie.

"Hehe, I opened my own account at 18, then rejoined under a relying relationship, so… there is no pseudo blood kinship between us that you worry about."

Lin Huan's eyes flickered with a faint light.

(If it's personally fabricated and unreasonable, just consider that parallel‑world laws differ; don't project reality onto it.)

"So… you had already thought of this step early on."

Su Sheng, bewildered, looked up at the smug Huan Jie.

"Since that first voice… sister, you can't escape my palm… whimper…"

Before the word "heart" could even be spoken, Lin Huan was at a loss for words, eyes wide as they stared at Su Sheng's eyes pressed before them.

Su Sheng gave a slight smile, so… what does my suppression over this period amount to?

So, you see, some things are better not hidden, speak them early… perhaps this means Huan Jie might already be preparing a pregnancy.

Then, the atmosphere in the room turned pink.

…

…(the universal ellipsis)

That day, Su Sheng kept zoning out at work.

"Captain, why are you giggling?"

"I've seen you giggle at least a dozen times today."

Da Zhuang, watching Su Sheng zone out again, spoke.

"No, not zoning out? What's up? Anything wrong?"

"Ahem… Captain, I'd like to discuss, tonight my night shift…"

"Stop, there's nothing to discuss."

"Um… Captain…"

"Come, let's go see Xiao Zhe."

"Hey, here we go…"

…

…

Regarding Chen Jianping, Su Sheng has already greeted Chen Guan and Huan Jie about it.

When going online.

Su Sheng, carrying a pile of materials, waited for Chen Jianping in Yanhuang Town.

Then…

Su Sheng truly witnessed…

Chen Jianping's terrifying failure rate.

Ninety percent is a conservative estimate.

Fourteen, finally succeeded in a bottle of anti‑demon potion.

And it's a bottle of green quality.

Green Anti‑Demon Potion

After consumption, grants a 5% demon resistance.

Duration: 10 minutes

Note: When Demon Energy concentration reaches 30%, the resistance value becomes ineffective.

"Um… this failure rate also depends on the potion's requirements."

"This is a master‑level blueprint, so my failure rate will be higher."

"And to craft a high‑quality product, one must improve proficiency."

Chen Jianping looked at Su Sheng, explaining nervously.

Su Sheng looked at the somewhat nervous Chen Jianping and gave a faint smile.

"Don't be nervous; it's already pretty good. This is, after all, a master‑level elixir, and you managing to refine it is already impressive."

Su Sheng had already established his mental preparation…

However, Su Sheng was thinking of another matter at this time…