Bai Xiaowen shook his head slightly. In fact, he wanted to exchange it for a piece of Gold equipment. Even if it was not as good, it would be fine as long as it was useful.
The reason was simple. He could only maximize his gains at Level 6. When he reached Level 6, the 30,000 Spiritual Points would not be as useful to Bai Xiaowen as it was now. Moreover, Bai Xiaowen had dozens of Dragon Blood Tea Leaves. He could exchange them for hundreds of thousands of Spiritual Points at any time. He was not lacking in this aspect.
Of course, the value of a temporary party creation item was higher than a piece of Gold equipment. After all, it could be traded or bartered.
Bai Xiaowen put away the Oath of the Shattered. Then, he opened the other treasure chests with Li Shuyi.
The Intermediate Elite Bandits who followed Ian did not have a high combat rating. Their loot was also not surprising.
However, the two Level 7 Elite Bandit guards beside Ian had dropped a good item. It was a Gold-grade cape!
This cloak was called the Brilliant Cloak. It was silver in color. In addition to the 3% evasion rate of cloaks, it also added 3 points of back armor. It also had an active skill, Burning Light. When activated, it could blind enemies around it for three seconds. It had a cooldown of eight hours.
This cloak was more suitable for Li Shuyi because she was a melee fighter. Bai Xiaowen was a long-range attacker. Most of the time, he would not be able to fully utilize the Burning Light skill.
Li Shuyi was also very fond of this gorgeous silver cloak.
After splitting the loot, the two of them had obtained close to 10,000 Mana Points just from killing monsters. They had also obtained the temporary party creation tool and two pieces of Yellow-Gold equipment. It could be said that they had earned a lot of Mana Points.
In addition, the hidden benefits were even greater. For example, there were more than a dozen Elite Bandits among the 100 or so Bandits. Bai Xiaowen had to consider how to maximize the value of these Bandits, oh no, guards, in a limited time.
Suddenly, the Black Soul Stone heated up slightly. Delifa the Banshee's voice sounded.
"Master, I have an important matter to tell you."
"What is it?"
"Before that, shouldn't you ask your partner to leave?" Delifa asked carefully. "This is related to the secret of soul absorption."
"No need. It doesn't matter if Shuyi knows. "
At first, Bai Xiaowen didn't want to let Li Shuyi know that the Black Soul Stone could absorb the souls of the dead. He was worried that she would be disgusted. However, after interacting with her for a long time, Bai Xiaowen found that Li Shuyi's mentality was similar to his. She was not an ignorant girl who was obsessed with moral cleanliness and righteousness. There was no harm in letting her know this secret.
"Okay." For Delifa, Bai Xiaowen's orders were everything.
Bai Xiaowen put the Black Soul Stone on the table.
Soon, the image of a skinny old man appeared on the surface of the black soul stone.
"Huh? Isn't that Professor Mu Yuan, the one you killed in the King of Fighters' plane?" Li Shuyi's attention was drawn to the figure, and he exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, that's right. This exclusive equipment of mine is a little special. It can absorb the souls of some special dead … "Bai Xiaowen briefly explained the function of the Black Soul Stone and the existence of Delifa. Then, he said," Delifa, what do you want to say? You can say it now. "
Delifa the Banshee appeared next to the skinny Professor Mu Yuan. She smiled and said,
"Master, the Black Soul Stone has always absorbed the souls of elites and above, but they are all incomplete souls that have been stripped of their will. However, this old man is different. He's weak, but the Black Soul Stone took a fancy to him. The soul it absorbed was the complete version, and he retained his will … He seems to have a deal to discuss with you. "
Delifa the Banshee raised her whip. "Old man, stop playing dead. Kneel down and call me master!"
On the surface of the Black Soul Stone, Professor Mu Yuan opened his eyes and coughed angrily. "Impossible. I'm the greatest scientist in history. I have dignity. I won't be anyone's slave!"
"Looks like you need to be educated again!" Delifa the Banshee's whip hit Professor Mu Yuan's soul image. The old man cried out in pain.
"That's enough, Delifa." Bai Xiaowen stopped Delifa's violence. "Mu Yuan, you were the one who wanted to trick me and brainwash me. You deserved to be killed by me. Don't blame me. "
Professor Mu Yuan took a deep breath. "You're right."
"Then, what kind of deal do you want to discuss with me?" Bai Xiaowen asked.
Professor Mu Yuan organized his words.
"Ever since my soul was absorbed, I've been observing the outside world … I have to say, this has been an eye-opener for me. The world I originally lived in was just an insignificant small plane in the multiverse … As a scientist, I'm still very grateful to you, even if you didn't kill me."
Li Shuyi suddenly exclaimed, "You … you've been by Xiaowen's side all this time? You've been observing? You old pervert! "
Li Shuyi's face flushed red.
Bai Xiaowen's face also darkened. "Delifa, give him two more whips!"
"Wait a minute!" Professor Mu Yuan quickly raised his hands in surrender. "I know what you mean, but I've never peeped into your private life! De … Earl Delifa knows. You have to be my witness! "
Delifa grinned and said, "Master, don't worry. I only let Professor Mu Yuan out for some fresh air occasionally. I won't let him see anything he shouldn't see."
"You're not allowed to see it either! In the future, when you're on Earth, you'll automatically turn off your phone when you're not in a combat state! "Bai Xiaowen said.
Delifa looked regretful. He could only accept it helplessly. "As you command."
"In that case, I'll leave the two whips for now. Professor Mu Yuan, you may continue, "Bai Xiaowen said.
Professor Mu Yuan cleared his throat. "I have two wishes in life. The first is to have endless resources, and the second is to have an endless lifespan. These two wishes were to allow me to go further in my exploration of the mysteries of life science. Right now, my soul relies on the black soul stone to exist. If you don't intend to kill me in the near future, I should be able to live for a long time … "
After a pause, Professor Mu Yuan continued, "Therefore, I hope to regain the opportunity to research … I'm very interested in the undead plague in this world. It should provide me with some good materials for my research.
Of course, this will also be beneficial to you. With the help of me, the greatest life science scientist of the 20th and 21st centuries, you'll be able to discover the truth about the undead plague faster. Without wasting my time, I can also help you create some special genetic medicine to improve your abilities … "
Professor Mu Yuan spared no effort in promoting himself.
Bai Xiaowen nodded slightly. "Sounds interesting."
Professor Mu Yuan was overjoyed. "Then we have a deal?"
"I agree in principle. However, I have one additional request." Bai Xiaowen raised a finger. "You have to obey my orders. All your research and work must be based on my needs. As for your research, you can do as you please when you're free. "
Professor Mu Yuan objected vehemently. "No, interrupting a scientist's research project is extremely immoral and stupid. Your short-sighted order will likely make my efforts go to waste!"
"Then there's nothing to talk about," Bai Xiaowen said. "I don't think there's anything wrong with making the boss's needs my top priority."
"You're not my boss." Professor Mu Yuan was somewhat lacking in confidence.
"Your existence depends on the soul stone. Next, I'll have to create a carrier for you. Don't you need my summoning quota? Don't you need my soul essence? This is much more valuable than US dollars. Speaking of which, not only am I your boss, but I'm also the one who gave you your new body, "Bai Xiaowen said.
"But … Without my help, you can't complete this hero-level mission," Professor Mu Yuan said.
"You're wrong. This mission is just a little difficult and challenging for me. It's not to the point of 'impossible'." Bai Xiaowen shook his head. "Your research is at most icing on the cake. Don't think so highly of yourself."
Professor Mu Yuan was speechless. He knew Bai Xiaowen's ability, and he didn't think that Bai Xiaowen was bragging. However, as an expert in the field of life sciences of Soundnest, he was extremely unwilling to agree to Bai Xiaowen's demands as his top priority.
If he really did that, Professor Mu Yuan would completely become an employee. He wouldn't have any freedom to speak of.
Both sides were silent for a few seconds.
"I can take a step back a little," Bai Xiaowen said slowly. "I won't give you orders endlessly. I'll give you orders at most three times every month. These three orders may be for you to research an antidote for a special virus, or for you to make a bottle of medicine. In short, it generally takes less time. After the three orders every month are used up, I won't ask you to do anything else even if I have other needs. "
"Three times is too much," Professor Mu Yuan bargained instinctively. "One time."
"This is non-negotiable. If you still don't agree, then stay in the Black Soul Stone and continue to be trained by Delifa. "
Professor Mu Yuan had no choice but to accept.
After the two reached an agreement, Professor Mu Yuan quickly put on an eager look. "Boss, you just said that you'll provide me with a new body … When can I do it?"
"Actually, I can do it now." Bai Xiaowen smiled slightly and opened the third-level enhancement option of the Black Soul Stone.
There were four enhancement options on the third level. Two of them were already lit up. One was to enhance the shadow assassin, and the other was to increase the elite summoned creature skeleton mage.
These two enhancement options were worth the money.
The other two options were to increase the summoned creatures, but they had not been lit up yet. One option was to increase a normal zombie, which would cost 50 points of Soul Essence. The other option was to increase an elite vampire, which would cost 100 points of Soul Essence.
Previously, Bai Xiaowen did not consider these two options because he felt that there were too many melee creatures. However, he could now consider giving one to Professor Mu Yuan as a vessel for his soul.
"I want the vampire one!"
Professor Mu Yuan said excitedly.
"Then you have to participate in battles. Can you do it?" Bai Xiaowen smiled.
"This … I'm a scientist! A non-combatant who should be protected! " Professor Mu Yuan said. "If my vessel is killed in a battle, my consciousness will be damaged."
"Then why do you have an elite template? As a non-combatant, you can just hide behind and research with a normal template," Bai Xiaowen said bluntly.
"This … the zombie's movements are slow, especially its fingers. This will affect the success rate of the gene medicine!" Professor Mu Yuan found an excuse.
"There's no need. When I ask you to concoct the gene medicine, I'll personally be your assistant. Just leave everything to me." Bai Xiaowen smiled. This way, he would be able to learn some knowledge about gene medicine. Why wouldn't he do it?
In the end, Professor Mu Yuan could only give in helplessly.
So what if he was a zombie? It was better than being a soul. Moreover, zombies and vampires were both undead creatures. As long as Bai Xiaowen was alive, they would continue to exist. This was enough to satisfy Professor Mu Yuan's research wish.
Bai Xiaowen spent 50 points of Soul Essence. The Black Soul Stone's "Return of the Dead" ability added a new zombie.
The summoned zombie was greenish-white in color. It was tall and big.
"You can start the fusion now." Bai Xiaowen chose to let the zombie devour Professor Mu Yuan's soul.
"You must follow my will during the fusion! Otherwise, you'll only get a few memory fragments. This zombie won't be able to help you with any creative research! "Professor Mu Yuan was worried and reminded him.
"Enough with the nonsense!" Delifa the Banshee snorted. "I know what I'm doing."
After a burst of black mist, the tall greenish-white zombie's appearance changed drastically.
Perhaps it was because Professor Mu Yuan's consciousness was the main focus, but the zombie's appearance was similar to Professor Mu Yuan's. It went from being tall and strong to being thin and short. It was wearing a white coat. Its bald head was disproportionate to its thin body. Its eyes also bulged slightly like a goldfish's.
[This … Isn't this Professor Zombie from Plants vs. Zombies?]
Bai Xiaowen thought of a mobile game he had played in another space-time. He couldn't help but chuckle. In the future, he would just call this guy "Professor Zombie".
Professor Zombie knocked on his head and moved his limbs. "Hmm? My movements aren't as slow as I thought. They're even more nimble than I used to be."
"Of course. This zombie is a normal Level-3 zombie. It originally had 8 points of Dexterity. It's much more nimble than most untrained ordinary people. Saying it's slow is only relative to other Level-3 creatures, "Bai Xiaowen said.
"Yeah, its heart has stopped beating, and its brain is basically dead. To think it can still move … Hmm? What a miracle. If I continue my research in this direction, I might be able to make some progress. My body is the best research specimen … "Professor Zombie mumbled with a fanatical expression.
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