Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 467 - 105. At school, I can hear the voices of various classmates.

Chapter 467: 105. At school, I can hear the voices of various classmates.

"Pfft!"

Although it was not the right moment, Li Aozi really couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Initially, he had some doubts about Lucite’s words, but when he mentioned ’not getting good grades in math,’ he immediately believed him.

"No matter what, math doesn’t lie. If you can’t do it, you just can’t do it."

Li Aozi’s statement resonated deeply with the other two.

"Math is too hard. Is it really something humans can learn?"

"So true. Even we Catfish People can’t learn it..."

After the jokes, the group got more acquainted with each other. After taking the potion, Lucite stood up. This unlucky fellow, who almost became a Tumu engineer, quickly blended in with them. They chatted happily as they went to pick up their textbooks. By the time they came out, it was already late, so they decided to have dinner in the cafeteria.

Hobbs opened a bottle of red wine. This university was mainly student-governed, with no taboos to speak of. The three of them drank and chatted happily, but the conversation soon returned to the events of the day:

"But this way, you’ve made an enemy of Beizhong Gui Ming. She will definitely cause you trouble in the future."

"There’s no way around it. I feel this situation is unsolvable." Lucite swallowed a large piece of lamb pie, smacking his lips as if he had never tasted such greasy and savory food before: "Beizhong Gui Ming’s family background is much better than mine, and she’s an Evolutionary Species, the highest class among our Xilus Clan... I can only avoid her if I can."

Li Aozi raised his glass. The wine here was clearly no match for the products of the Silicon Descendant bartender at the Heroic Spirit Bar, so he only poured himself some orange juice. After taking a few sips, he spoke:

"It doesn’t have to be that way; there are ways to solve the problem."

"Li Aozi still has a way?" Lucite quickly asked: "I really don’t want to fight with anyone... I may be ugly and strong, and I’ve done physical work since I was young, but I’m really not good at fighting..."

"Focus your strength, and crush her in one go."

Li Aozi said calmly:

"It’s that simple."

"But... she’s from the Beizhong Clan. My backward clan can’t compete with her..."

"Then it depends on you." Li Aozi said: "Although magic is dependent on talent, in the process of climbing the Pathway, talent only determines your lower limit. One of our graduation criteria is to reach Zeta Rank before graduation—just keep surpassing her on the Pathway, and she won’t dare to provoke you."

"That’s true." Hobbs took a sip of red wine, his face turning red immediately: "But this means, Lucite, your university life will become very dull and tough."

"I don’t mind." Lucite scratched his head: "After all, I came here to study; I’ve been mentally prepared for this."

"Since you say so, we can provide some help.

Li Aozi thought of an interesting side task, which had no level restriction and could be done at any stage.

Anyway, he was now striving to keep a low profile while investigating the invasion of "Society."

Little Piggy—the players were still struggling, and he had nothing better to do, so it was just fine to complete that task.

However, that task couldn’t be done alone.

But, it just so happened.

He conveniently had two strong men at hand.

And he could also look for game Easter eggs; he was just two short of unlocking the reward.

So he said:

"Since there are three of us, why don’t we form a study group? This way, it will be easier to get seats in the self-study room and workshops."

"That’s a good idea. Come on, Lucite, I’ll add you to the group. Remember not to post inappropriate pictures or political stuff; it can easily blow up the group."

"Alright, since we’re friends now, let me show you my collection."

"Come on Aozi, show us yours."

The two strong men had no idea about the dark future awaiting them. At this moment, they were happily sharing their rare treasures with Li Aozi.

[’Hobbs Lure (?)’ has joined your team.]

[’Lucite Kaostro’ has joined your team.]

[Due to ’Lucite’s specialty [Cluster Action], the team bonus is activated, and the team will accumulate experience while resting.]

Whoa!

Li Aozi was slightly surprised.

There was an unexpected delight.

[It’s actually this specialty!]

[Cluster Action] was a very interesting specialty, providing not only experience but also being very suitable for exploring Starry Abyss.

Say no more; this friend was for keeps.

Li Aozi checked the [Mall] and immediately saw that Glina Swirl had put up a bunch of new materials and treasures on the shelf. Little Mikhail was patting the signboard, enthusiastically recommending certain products.

However, these things were just too expensive. Last time, Li Aozi had spent 5000 Point Tickets on buying a [Pioneering Order], and his Point Tickets were almost at the red line.

Thinking of this, Li Aozi checked his [Mailbox] and found that the official team had actually sent him 2500 Point Tickets.

was an apology for a serious bug, and the other 500 was a reward for the official server opening.

"I’ll have to grind Auto Chess for some Point Tickets later..."

Li Aozi muttered.

He was running low on Point Tickets.

He had already taken several chunks of experience from Little Piggy, but he couldn’t return to Azure Star any time soon, and the low-level players couldn’t provide much experience either.

Money, though, he truly didn’t lack. Konstantin would transfer the money the day after tomorrow, and then he would have 250,000 Ammonium Gold in his account.

Little Mikhail saw that Li Aozi was just looking and not buying, so he rushed over, crying out, wagging his head, and trying hard to be cute to promote sales:

"Awoo meow bleat woof!"

Li Aozi teased the ugly-cute little stitched monster before checking out the products related to specialty copying.

Cute as it was, his Point Tickets were urgently needed.

As for "Talent," he now had a stable way to acquire it. What he needed now was to get specialties.

As for [Tracy’s Entry Ticket], he would never touch it in his lifetime.

After some searching, under Mikhail’s disappointed gaze, Li Aozi finally found a newly updated item in the original Mall:

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[Name]: Saintess’s Contract

[Category]: Consumable/Pay-Limited

[Introduction]:

"As a friend, I’m willing to share your burdens and solve your problems."

Saint Valendino, kind and helpful, always ready to lend a hand to her friends.

[Effect]: By using this contract, you can activate any exclusive task of a target whose Favorability is above ’Fond’.

You can use it on the same target only once.

Failure will prevent the task from being attempted again.

Completing the task will not grant any experience reward.

You can copy any specialty/skill from the target.

And the target will gain a permanent status of [Life’s Fulfillment].

[Life’s Fulfillment]: The target has achieved the highest level of desire, fulfilling a true wish, and their favorability towards the one who granted this status will remain at ’Faith’.

[Price]: 3,000 Point Tickets

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"Why does it feel like, besides the original Mall, every section that’s come in afterward has products that are overpriced and a rip-off..."

Seeing the 3,000 Point Tickets price tag, Li Aozi breathed a sigh of relief.

It was within the budget, but once he bought this, it would be a long time before he could buy any practical items from the [Mall].

"Come to think of it, let me see how the players are finding the new version. Under my leadership, the [Mutant] class is sure to thrive, and wherever the Pathway goes, players will be enthusiastically welcoming with food and drinks! Surely, right now, the players must be making fan videos and edits about me!"

Imagining his glorious image, as the most well-known NPC on Azure Star, Li Aozi believed he would become the players’ celebrated, praised, loved, and worshipped hero.

So he opened the forum, and a row of posts immediately came into view:

"Li Aozi, do you think you’re worthy of us? Screw you! Refund!"

"Featured Post| [The Mutant’s] Epic Pit. Roguelike gameplay? Smelting Gold gameplay! New players beware!"

"I initially wanted to become a [Mutant] and play Arcane Energy. Does it sound awesome? Become a [Mutant], play Arcane Energy! What a load of crap!"

"Li Aozi’s mad promotion of Frost Plated? I would call it the worst bait-and-switch in gaming history."

"Who dares speak ill of Frost Plated? President David Lyn, just give the order, we are absolutely loyal!"

"From the latest storyline, is Li Aozi an anti-Frost Plated fanatic? I am beginning to understand Mingji Humanity now.

"What happened?" Li Aozi looked bewildered: "This isn’t what I imagined at all?"