38: Chapter 38 This skeleton soldier is clearly incredibly strong, yet excessively cautious.

"Boom!"

The black cocoon shattered, and a figure slowly crawled out from within.

It was the Little Skeleton.

It had completely changed.

Two curved demon horns had sprouted from the top of its head.

Its bones were not only a full size thicker than before, but the cracks had also disappeared.

A tattered black cloak was tied around its shoulders, fluttering without wind, like an eternally burning black flame.

Everyone gasped in astonishment.

"It actually succeeded!"

Although they couldn't see the Little Skeleton's attribute panel, as high-level professionals, they could clearly sense the faint demonic aura within the Little Skeleton's body, which made one's heart palpitate.

The Little Skeleton, on the contrary, was the calmest one. It came before Lu Yuan, knelt on one knee, and lowered its head.

"Master."

Lu Yuan nodded, his thoughts shifting slightly.

[Your Magic Pet 'Skeleton Soldier' has completed its bloodline mutation.]

[Race grade increased.]

[All attributes significantly increased.]

[Obtained skill: Demon Body]

[Skeleton Soldier (Demon Mutant)]

[Race Grade: Gold High-Tier]

[Level: LV.11]

[HP: 14200 / 14200]

[MP: 100 / 100]

[Attack: 147]

[Skill: Demon Body (High-Tier)]

[Hextech Rune: Heartsteel (3241), Tank Engine (1 stack)]

[Demon Body: Transform into demon form, all attributes doubled, duration 10 minutes]

...

Lu Yuan looked at the Little Skeleton's attribute panel and nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad."

The Little Skeleton raised its head, its scarlet ghost fire flickering slightly.

Without Master, it wouldn't have today.

Therefore, it must be even more cautious and careful.

Stack the Heartsteel and Tank Engine counts high!

Do not disappoint Master's expectations.

As the big brother, the Slime immediately began to instruct its little brother.

"Little Skeleton, don't just stand there, come and choose a skill."

The Little Skeleton stood up and walked to the cart.

Its gaze swept across the pile of scrolls.

"I want to learn healing skills."

Lu Yuan: ...

"Why do you want to learn healing skills?"

Little Skeleton: "Safety first."

Lu Yuan: 6.

The Slime put its hands on its hips and laughed triumphantly.

"I have already eaten all the healing skill scrolls!"

"I didn't leave a single one for you!"

The Little Skeleton was silent for a moment.

"Then I will learn defensive skills."

It reached out and picked many defensive skill scrolls from the pile.

Parry, Block, Iron Body, Stone Skin, Counter, Absolute Defense...

One after another, it stuffed them into its mouth.

Unexpectedly, the Little Skeleton's comprehension of defensive skills was extremely high.

It only took three skill scrolls to comprehend a low-tier defensive skill.

[Skeleton Soldier learned skill: Parry (Low-Tier)]

[Skeleton Soldier learned skill: Block (Low-Tier)]

[Skeleton Soldier learned skill: Counter (Mid-Tier)]

[Skeleton Soldier learned skill: Bone Armor (Mid-Tier)]

[...]

? ? ? ?

The whole room fell into a dead silence.

It was one thing for the Slime to learn Heal.

Why did the Little Skeleton also want to learn Heal?

If there's no Heal, learn defensive skills?

Are you crazy?

What's wrong with these two Magic Pets?

When choosing skills, it's either healing or defense?

One has explosive damage, yet insists on being a healer.

One is a fragile Skeleton Soldier, yet dreams of being a tank?

Lu Yuan was also very helpless.

The Slime chose healing skills because its own output ability was already very strong.

The Little Skeleton did it purely out of personal preference.

Regarding this, Lu Yuan didn't force it.

After all, the effects of the skills were just so-so.

The true way to improve strength was still through Hextech Rune.

Let the Little Skeleton stack Heartsteel and Tank Engine for now.

Develop slowly.

Later, pick up something like Slow Cook, Heavy Hitter, or Flying Kick, and its output would naturally increase.

...

City Lord Lu Feng looked at these two Magic Pets, his mouth twitching, and lowered his voice.

"Wife, raising a son... is it a bit too expensive?"

Li Muyao rolled her eyes.

"I'm willing to spend money on my son."

"I earn so much money just to spend it on my son."

"Why do you care?"

City Lord Lu Feng quickly admitted his mistake.

"Yes, yes, yes, Wife is right."

He quickly changed the subject.

"However, the combat power of these two Magic Pets is indeed overpowered."

"The Slime can explode and Heal, and the Little Skeleton can tank and take hits."

"Plus, with Lu Yuan's level 18..."

"On this College Entrance Exam battlefield, wouldn't he just steamroll everyone?"

Li Muyao also laughed.

That makes sense.

"And since our son is already level 18, we must speed up the pace."

"When our son reaches level 20, we will help him summon a stronger Magic Pet."

"With our son's ability, if he can summon a more powerful Magic Pet, he will be truly invincible."

...

In the evening, at the Lu Family Manor banquet hall.

City Lord Lu Feng and his wife were sitting opposite an honored guest.

He had a fat face and big ears, but wore small black-rimmed glasses, looking particularly sleazy.

Examiner Fan Zhiyuan.

He was City Lord Lu Feng's old classmate.

He was also one of the examiners for this year's College Entrance Exam in Demon City.

"Brother Lu," he sipped his tea and said with a smile, "Long time no see, you are still as dashing as ever."

City Lord Lu Feng laughed twice, "You're too kind, Old Fan."

Li Muyao also showed a standard smile and nodded in greeting.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Examiner Fan Zhiyuan finally got to the point.

"Brother Lu, your son has been making quite a splash recently!"

"He refreshed the Novice Dungeon record and cleared the demon level..."

"His level shouldn't be low, right?"

Mentioning their son, both City Lord Lu Feng and Li Muyao showed pride.

Their son had indeed brought them honor recently.

City Lord Lu Feng appeared humble, but was actually showing off.

"It's alright, just reached level 18."

Examiner Fan Zhiyuan's eyes widened instantly.

"Level 18?!"

Level 18 before the College Entrance Exam?!

This was too exaggerated.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his expression became serious.

"Brother Lu, I came here this time for a serious matter."

"What is it?" City Lord Lu Feng also became serious.

"This year's College Entrance Exam is adopting a brand new mode, you should both know about this."

"I have a direct invitation quota here."

"It can bypass the regular assessment and enter the special channel directly."

"In the entire Demon City, only one such quota has been released."

"I came today specifically for this; I intend to give this quota to Lu Yuan."

"..."

After seeing Examiner Fan Zhiyuan off.

Li Muyao and City Lord Lu Feng sat on the sofa, both a bit puzzled.

Of course they knew about the new College Entrance Exam mode.

Direct invitation quota?

Guardian?

They had never heard of it.

Li Muyao murmured.

"What exactly does the Guardian have to do?"

City Lord Lu Feng shook his head.

"I don't know."

"This year's College Entrance Exam is using a new mode."

"Everything will be revealed tomorrow."

Li Muyao frowned.

"Didn't you and Examiner Fan Zhiyuan not get along when you were in school?"

"Why did you invite him to the house this time?"

"And why give such a precious direct invitation quota to Lu Yuan in this way?"

City Lord Lu Feng shook his head.

When he attended a meeting two days ago, he ran into Examiner Fan Zhiyuan and exchanged some polite words.

Who knew this guy would actually come.

"Maybe the old man pulled some strings?"

"It's also possible that Lu Yuan is just too strong."

"In the entire Demon City, apart from the geniuses secretly cultivated by major forces, Lu Yuan's strength is on a different level."

"Perhaps such a quota could only be given to Lu Yuan."

Li Muyao also looked out the window, her eyes full of gratification.