Chapter 54: Fur-Smoothing Potion
After the Exotic Plants class and the Potions class ended, it was time for Practical Training.
Practical class meant bringing their respective soul pets to the training field and letting them run around freely. There would be combat practice in the future, but nothing like that would be arranged for the first session.
Instructor Liu Xuruo had them release all their soul pets to play together, while she and her two assistants stood off to the side, recording each student’s physical attributes and the various conditions of their soul pets.
To be honest, among all the courses, the practical class instructor had the most responsibilities. She had to devise different teaching strategies based on each student’s specific situation.
That was why the dean paid her triple the salary of the other instructors—and even assigned her two assistants.
Si Er found this kind of class headache-inducing. He had no idea how he was supposed to “play.”
There were no instructions whatsoever. Could he just hold his three soul pets and snack on gossip for an entire class?
Si Xu, having overheard his thoughts, walked over with a smile. “The first few practical classes are mainly for the instructor’s observation.”
“During these sessions, you and your soul pets can do whatever makes you comfortable. No need to worry too much.”
Si Er thought about his usual gossip-snacking state and asked, “So I can zone out for a whole class?”
“Of course.” Si Xu smiled and patted his head. “I’ll sit with you.”
“No need, no need.” Si Er waved his hands quickly. “Second Brother should do what you enjoy too. Wouldn’t zoning out with me be boring?”
Si Xu chuckled. “How could it be? No one would ever be bored zoning out with you.”
“Huh?” Si Er looked at him in confusion.
Seeing that puzzled expression, Si Xu couldn’t help but laugh and ruffled Si Er’s fluffy hair again.
“I like refining potions. I’ll just sit next to you and work on that.”
“Er’er, is there any potion you like? I can give you a few.”
Si Er shook his head. “Honestly, I don’t even know what kinds of potions there are.”
Hearing that, Si Xu felt a pang of heartache. “Then Second Brother can give you a general overview?”
“No need!” Si Er refused again. “Wouldn’t that mean I’m spending one class period taking two classes?”
That would be way too unfriendly for a salted fish like me.
If there’s a class where I can slack off openly, of course I’m going to slack off openly! Why would I add extra lessons for myself?
“Alright then. The basics will be taught in potion class anyway.”
“As for the rest, you can learn gradually when there’s a chance.”
Si Xu thought for a moment. “How about I give you a few Fur-Smoothing Potions first? I feel like your ostrich’s feathers aren’t very sleek.”
“That works!”
Si Er’s eyes lit up. He also felt that Benben’s feathers were a bit coarse—not as smooth and silky as Guagua’s.
“Will the effect be like that Rejoice potion from before?”
“Not quite. If a magical beast’s fur becomes that smooth, it wouldn’t look very good. But if you want that level, I can make it.”
As he spoke, Si Xu took out a small booklet, flipped to a page, and handed it to Si Er.
“I’ve made several versions of this potion with different degrees of smoothness. You can choose whichever you like.”
Si Er’s mouth fell open. “Wow…”
As expected of my beautiful Second Brother! So thoughtful!
This is insanely detailed!
He flipped through the other pages and discovered that many potions had been divided into numbered versions by Si Xu, ranked according to effect strength.
This was extremely rare on the Ten Thousand Beasts Continent.
On the Ten Thousand Beasts Continent, potion effects were generally judged by purity. Low purity meant weaker effects; high purity meant stronger effects—but low-purity potions were harmful to the body.
Si Xu, however, never sold low-purity potions. Instead, he directly created potions with different effect levels and categorized them meticulously.
For example, the fur-smoothing potion for magical beasts was divided into ten levels of smoothness.
After carefully observing the Wind-Flame Ostrich’s feathers, Si Er chose a Level Five smoothness.
He fed the potion to Benben, who cooperatively opened its beak.
It knew it was the weakest member of Si Er’s team, so it had to at least be pleasing in appearance.
Besides, having smoother feathers wouldn’t hurt it.
Si Xu’s potion worked quickly. Before long, the Wind-Flame Ostrich’s feathers became visibly smoother. It looked much more beautiful than before.
But Si Er started to hesitate. “It looks prettier like this overall, but the tail seemed nicer when it was fluffier.”
“Is there any way to make Benben’s tail feathers both smooth and fluffy?”
Si Xu laughed. “Of course. Just spray a fluffing potion on its tail.”
“Potions aren’t only for internal use. There are plenty for external application too.”
As he spoke, Si Xu took out a spray bottle from his storage pouch and began spraying Benben’s tail feathers while explaining.
“For external-use potions like this, we usually put them in spray bottles. That way they’re more convenient.”
“Ohhh!” Si Er watched in amazement. “Second Brother’s potions all take effect so fast!”
Si Xu smiled. “These kinds of potions are indeed quick to work. But I can’t make the kind that instantly restore health or heal wounds.”
Si Er grinned. “It’s fine. No one else can either.”
With baleful energy destroying everything, what expert could create something that amazing?
Second Brother achieving this level at such a young age is already incredible!
And that Si Ran still wants to compete with Second Brother for the title of number one young potion genius? Hah…
Si Xu: Who ever wanted to compete for something like that? He had never boasted about himself like that, alright?
After all, there’s always someone stronger out there.
But that guy’s potion talent is a notch below Second Brother’s. His poison talent is decent, though—not that it compares to our adorable Student Yu.
Yu Beixuan’s ears twitched slightly, feeling flattered.
He hadn’t even tried to approach Si Er, yet Si Er still thought of him.
And even called him adorable!
When his father called him adorable, it only made him feel afraid and ashamed. But when Si Er said it…
Yu Beixuan couldn’t help touching his face. Was he really that adorable?
Definitely not as adorable as Si Er.
Since we’ve thought of Si Ran, let’s see what he’s up to right now.
Guagua, broadcast!
[Got it!]
Whoa! Si Ran fainted from crying in Di Lintian’s arms. Is it that tragic?
Sigh. Standing behind Di Lintian, Yu Feiqing looks even sadder than Si Ran.
He probably doesn’t understand why Si Ran, who just met Di Lintian not long ago, already trusts and relies on him so much.
He doesn’t get it—this is the protagonist’s intuition!
Even though Si Ran is just a temporary protagonist chosen by an external Heavenly Dao, to ensure he can stir up trouble successfully, he’s given some cheat abilities.
For example, the protagonist halo that makes everyone love him! That’s why in the novel so many geniuses from Azure Dragon Academy fall for Si Ran, willing to live for him, die for him, and smash their heads against walls for him.
Besides that, he has an eerily accurate intuition. The first time Si Ran met Di Lintian, he felt that the man must have an extraordinary background—maybe even someone who could take him to a broader world.
He’s not wrong. The Cang Beast Continent is far larger than the Ten Thousand Beasts Continent.
And the Cang Beast Continent has an ascension passage. Ours doesn’t.
Thinking of that, Si Er couldn’t help feeling a little melancholic.
