Chapter 13: The Alchemist’s Value

Gu Qianqian had no idea that Lin Feiyu was already scheming to sell her the enhancement potion Zu Xingyu had given Lin Feiyu, and to squeeze an extra price out of her for it.

As Zu Xingyu left, Lin Feiyu returned to the line. The crowd that had gathered to watch dispersed, some leaving, some drifting away.

Apart from a few whispered discussions, no one gathered around the female lead anymore. There was no more fun to watch.

Gu Qianqian looked away and began checking the exchange list that the Dog System had popped up.

She had to admit, Zu Xingyu and Lin Feiyu really were the male and female leads. One had the Zu family background and was even a shareholder of Wind City Academy. The other was naturally beautiful and came with a female lead halo.

They had caused such a stir on the field, yet the nearby teachers and school leaders just watched.

If it had been anyone else, they would have been dragged to the academic affairs office and disciplined.

How enviable.

Then Gu Qianqian saw [Female Lead Halo Experience Card, 1 Day].

The price was 200 favor points each, and it was grayed out.

“Damn it, why is a lousy halo so expensive?!”

“Dog Host, this is where you don’t get it. A female lead halo can help you turn danger into safety, give you amazing luck, make everyone love you, and even make dogs go into heat when they see you.”

“It’s only 200 favor points. You can’t lose out, can’t get scammed, and at a critical moment it can save your life!”

Gu Qianqian heard that. The logic made sense. After all, male and female lead halos were ridiculously strong.

They could change fate against the heavens. Even in a situation that looked certain to kill you, there was a way to escape. Even in a death trap with no chance of survival, some deus ex machina would break it open without any logic.

The thing was good.

“f*ck, 200 favor points for just one day and it’s not a loss?! It should be a month at least!”

“Dog Host, you’re dreaming!”

“And why isn’t it a male lead halo? I’m a man!”

System: (￣へ￣)

Gu Qianqian kept scrolling and soon saw the [Enhancement Potion] exchange option.

[Enhancement Potion, System Improved Version]: An improved enhancement potion that doubles physical fitness for one hour, with no side effects. Price: 20 favor points.

This thing was actually good.

According to the original body’s memories, besides supernatural powers, this world had also developed a lot of potion-making industries.

Just like alchemists in games.

But they were very rare. In all of Wind City, there weren’t even enough people and workshops that could make potions to fill one hand. There was a market but no price.

Whenever a precious potion appeared, people would fight over it.

Of course, ordinary herbs and medicines were much cheaper.

The enhancement potion was a type made by alchemists in this world. It could boost a person’s overall fitness for ten minutes. The cost was at least an hour of weakness after the effect wore off.

That also depended on the individual’s fitness.

If you were badly injured while using it, recovery would be even slower.

Even so, the price was at least two gold coins.

If an ordinary person had one, they would basically keep it as a trump card.

As for lower-class people like Gu Qianqian with no money and no connections, never mind not knowing how long they would have to save to buy one. Even if they had the money, they might not be able to buy it.

After all, before these things even came out, important figures in Wind City had already reserved them.

The few leftovers? How many people would fight over them?

How could it be your turn?

“You’re tempted, aren’t you, Dog Host? Compared to that, the enhancement potion this System provides is cheap, effective, has no side effects, and lasts longer.”

Gu Qianqian rolled her eyes.

“Dog System, did you forget something?”

“What?”

“My current body is total trash in a fight! Don’t try to fool me. Doubling my fitness would only make me a little stronger than a stray dog. What f*cking use is that?!”

If her stats were those of a normal adult, doubling them would be pretty good.

If Wang Feng used it, that would be even more incredible.

But 0.5 times 2 was only 1!

A roadside rock probably had higher attack power than her.

Damn it, Gu Qianqian felt like dying.

“Though I have to admire how self-aware you are, Dog Host, are you sure you won’t consider it?”

“Get lost!”

Ever since this Dog System started giving her bad ideas, she had known it was unreliable.

She had worked hard to earn some favor points, and the Dog System kept eyeing them, trying to make her waste them.

Gu Qianqian checked her favor point balance: 20 points.

The pain of having food forced down her throat earlier had not faded. Her stomach was bloated.

She had earned this by risking her life. Every point had to be spent where it mattered most.

She casually browsed the items that looked powerful but were useless to her and that she could not exchange for. It took great effort to make the Dog System filter out rewards she could actually redeem now.

Herbs?

Useless!

Medicine?

Somewhat useful, but not much.

Bandages, flashlights, crowbars… those were not even worth mentioning.

Instant food?

Food was important, but that was not the main problem right now.

This off-campus practical training, Gu Qianqian already knew there would be a monster night attack. She understood ordinary things could not save her life.

The best way was to cling to the female lead’s thigh so she wouldn’t be eaten by monsters.

But now the female lead wanted to kill her…

While caught in a dilemma, Gu Qianqian suddenly saw something grayed out but marked as available for exchange soon, something she could learn now and that was very valuable.

[Beginner Alchemist Certificate]: After learning, you will become a beginner alchemist, gain beginner alchemy and herbal knowledge, reach beginner alchemist standard, and obtain a health potion recipe. Price: 30 favor points. Further upgrades require varying numbers of same-level certificates.

Holy crap!

This was it!

Compared to that unreliable enhancement potion and the female lead halo, Gu Qianqian immediately confirmed she needed this!

In this apocalyptic world, besides the ability to protect herself, she needed a skill.

Nothing was more exciting than being a sought-after alchemist.

As for combat power, Gu Qianqian had no hope.

A [Wing Chun Master] package with this world’s power cultivation method cost 500 favor points. Why didn’t the Dog System just die?

She really wanted to show off in front of people and say: Wing Chun, Gu Qianqian.

Such a badass scene.

But on second thought, forget it.

Not worth it.

As for [Basic Footwork], [Basic Boxing], [Basic Grappling], each cost over 100 favor points.

Gu Qianqian could not exchange for them.

Even if she learned them, she would still be no match for one finger of the female lead. Why suffer for that?

And waste favor points.

She was a girl. What kind of behavior was all that fighting and killing?

Elegant alchemy was the true path!

Besides, the System exchange was all about military spending. Things that could clearly raise combat power and save her life were stupidly expensive.

Alchemist-type support items were much cheaper.

No matter how good the female lead was at fighting, she was not an alchemist. Many potions had to be bought, robbed, or stolen!

But what if she learned it?

Never mind being sought after in all human civilization. Even Lin Feiyu, the female lead who was hostile to her, would not kill her. She would kneel down and beg her to stay, trying hard to protect her!

Heh heh.

“Dog Host, are you dreaming in broad daylight?!”

“I think she would just stab your kidney with a sword and lock you in a basement to make potions for her day and night.”

Gu Qianqian: ( °ロ°) !

That made too much sense. She could not refute it.

But it was still better than dying.

“Dog System, can I pay on credit?”

“No.”

“Trash!”

30 favor points. She was only 10 short. If she worked hard, it should be fine.

But the premise was that she had to get it before tonight and show her value!

No matter where, capable people were always less likely to be killed.

She believed Lin Feiyu was only darkened, not brainless. She should know the value of an alchemist!

Just as Gu Qianqian was racking her brain over how to keep fleecing… ahem, earn more favor points from the female lead, the principal and leaders of Wind City Academy finished their speeches and began assigning teams.

The overall captain in charge of this off-campus practical training was the second-year director, You Wende.

Leading Gu Qianqian’s team was a male teacher named Xu Ming, the second-year herbal medicine teacher.

Although Lin Feiyu had spoken up for her earlier, Wang Feng, who already disliked Gu Qianqian, still went to Xu Ming and whispered a few words to him, glancing at Gu Qianqian from time to time.

Her eyes were full of mockery, cold smiles, and ill intent.

There was no need to guess. That damned homeroom teacher was still going to punish her.

Xu Ming frowned with reluctance, but in the end, under the persuasion of other teachers, he nodded and agreed to something.

Gu Qianqian could not help asking in her mind: “Dog System, let me ask you something.”

“Go ahead, Dog Host.”

“Is this Wang Feng one of the female lead’s revenge targets?”

“That involves future plot. I can’t spoil it unless you pay favor points.”

“Fine. Exchange a bottle of poison for me. I remember it only costs 2 favor points.”

“What are you going to do? You’re not going to…”

“Heh, don’t worry. I’m not delusional enough to poison Wang Feng. I’m going to drink it myself. Remember to give me a straw.”

“No no no no, don’t, Dog Host. What am I supposed to do if you die? Damn it, all you know is making trouble for me… fine, I’ll tell you, okay? This is an exception. That’s right, Wang Feng is also one of the female lead’s revenge targets.”

“Good, good, good.” Gu Qianqian also smiled. “I definitely have to survive. When the female lead takes revenge on Wang Feng, I’ll definitely go up and step on her a couple of times!”

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