Mulling over his options, Tianyu decided to start his day by signing in.
"Sophia, I'd like to sign in," he requested.
[Yes, host,] Sophia acknowledged. [Congratulations, host, for obtaining 1x 'Book Of Medicinal Plants.']
A large book materialized in his system inventory. After flipping through it briefly, he received another prompt from Sophia.
[Host, would you like to absorb this book?] she asked.
"I can absorb things other than training manuals?" Tianyu questioned.
[Yes, host! The system can absorb, store, and display any useful information to assist you,] she explained.
"Great. How can I access this information later?" he inquired.
[Processing...]
A peculiar sensation passed through Tianyu's mind, and he suddenly possessed all the knowledge contained in the book he'd just absorbed.
"That's quite amazing," he marveled. "I can perfectly recall all the herbs and their properties from that book."
[Indeed, host,] Sophia chimed in proudly.
"Alright, Sophia, I'm interested in an alchemy avatar. Please explain how it works," he requested.
[Yes, host,] Sophia responded. [Upon purchasing an alchemy avatar, you will gain access to 1x low-tier pill recipe. Your avatar will automatically produce one of these pills every 8 hours for free. However, if you provide the ingredients, the avatar will concoct pills at a much faster rate. You can also learn new pill formulas, and your avatar will produce pills based on your selection. Please note that higher-tier pill formulas will take longer for the avatar to produce.]
"Excellent," Tianyu seemed thrilled. "I'd like to purchase one alchemy avatar, and I want it to come with a recovery pill formula."
[Processing...]
[Congratulations, host, for obtaining a new avatar!] Sophia congratulated. [Your alchemy avatar will produce 1x Recovery Pill every 8 hours.]
A recovery pill would partially restore stamina and heal minor injuries.
Reflecting on the number of experience points he had earned the previous day after pushing his body to the limit, Tianyu realized that the fastest way for him to gain experience points would be through rigorous training every day.
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Tianyu had 124 experience points left. As he browsed the options, he considered saving up for a higher realm, which would require 500 points. However, he had earned over 250 points in a single day of intense training. Though it had come at a cost, he believed that investing his points in methods to gain them faster was a wise choice.
After a few minutes of contemplation, Tianyu considered new pill formulas, but he wasn't knowledgeable in alchemy yet, and he only had one avatar for pill production at the moment. He didn't need a new weapon, as he had obtained one recently. Techniques and manuals could wait until he mastered what he already had, and it was too early for weapon enchantments until he learned how to use his halberd effectively. Gambling on the gacha wasn't appealing either.
His attention shifted to two options: bloodlines and spiritual beast eggs. First, he examined the bloodlines.
[Bloodlines Available:]
[Phoenix Bloodline
Starting Price: 500,000 exp points]
[Dragon Bloodline
Starting Price: 750,000 exp points]
[Tiger Bloodline
Starting Price: 450,000 exp points]
[Serpent Bloodline
Starting Price: 600,000 exp points]
[Fox Bloodline
Starting Price: 400,000 exp points]
The prices alone discouraged him. "What the hell? Bloodlines are so expensive!" he exclaimed.
He then shifted his focus to the spiritual beast eggs, which appeared more reasonably priced. However, costs varied depending on the beast's bloodline and potential rank.
Curious, he glanced at the most expensive spiritual beast egg in the shop:
[Spiritual Beast Egg:]
[Name: Spectral Void Dragon]
[Element: Void/Darkness]
[Bloodline: Dragon Monarch]
[Potential Rank: Mythic V]
[Price: 1,000,000,000 exp points]
"1 billion exp points?!" he exclaimed in shock and horror.
Shaking his head, he moved on to the lower-level beast eggs. These were much more affordable:
[Spiritual Beast Eggs (Low Tier)]
[Wolf]
[Element: None]
[Bloodline: None]
[Potential Rank: Silver I]
[Price: 100 exp points]
[Lynx]
[Element: None]
[Bloodline: None]
[Potential Rank: Silver I]
[Price: 100 exp points]
[Snake]
[Element: None]
[Bloodline: None]
[Potential Rank: Silver I]
[Price: 100 exp points]
[Eagle]
[Element: None]
[Bloodline: None]
[Potential Rank: Silver I]
[Price: 100 exp points]
[Mantis]
[Element: None]
[Bloodline: None]
[Potential Rank: Silver I]
[Price: 100 exp points]
None of these low-tier options particularly excited him. They were basic, and their potential ranks weren't impressive. However, Tianyu was determined to make the best of the situation.
"Sophia," he asked, "when it comes to spiritual beasts, I assume I can communicate with them, right?"
[Yes, host,] she confirmed.
"And can I send mental commands to my spiritual beast?" he inquired, formulating a plan.
[Correct, host. You will be able to form a bond with your spiritual beast, allowing you to commune and give orders. However, the mental ability varies for each spiritual beast. A low-tier spiritual beast can execute basic commands, while a high-tier beast can process more complicated ones. In the world, there are even individuals with high-tier spiritual beasts of intelligent races that help them run their businesses,] she explained.
Tianyu was taken aback by the last piece of information but was also intrigued. This gave him the answers he was looking for.
Without hesitation, he purchased the spiritual beast egg for the Eagle.
[Processing...]
[Congratulations, host, for obtaining your first spiritual beast egg!] Sophia congratulated.
Tianyu retrieved the egg and placed it on his bed. Then, he retrieved his halberd and carefully sliced his finger on the crescent blade, releasing a few drops of blood onto the egg.
After a few moments, a faint cracking sound emerged from the egg, growing louder. Tianyu's excitement grew as he eagerly anticipated the hatchling. However, to his surprise, the Eagle emerged fully grown and majestic. A mental connection formed between him and the creature.
[Congratulation host, for obtaining your first Spiritual Beast. Reward 1x gacha spin]
"Amazing," Tianyu muttered. "How about I call you Xiao Lei?"
A joyful "scree" from the eagle indicated its acceptance of the name.
Tianyu sensed through their connection that Xiao Lei was happy with its name but also slightly uncomfortable with being confined indoors.
With gentle thoughts, Tianyu communicated with Xiao Lei, letting him know that he was free to go outside but not to venture too far. Xiao Lei screeched in happiness as he spread his powerful wings and took to the sky.
Smiling at the sight of a content Xiao Lei, Tianyu began his day by washing up, getting dressed, and making his way downstairs for breakfast.