Unexpected Fortune

Unfortunately, Little Fatty hadn't absorbed Qin Ming's array crystals, so he couldn't see the corresponding panel and didn't know what changes had occurred after absorbing spiritual energy like a bottomless pit for so many days.

"Looks like I'll have to try and get some spirit crystals!"

With spirit crystals, Qin Ming dared not even dream of an intermediate-level spirit gathering array, but he was confident he could complete a basic-level spirit gathering array on Blue Star.

The spiritual energy condensed through the array formed by his mental power was refined and gentle, so Qin Ming was not worried about it causing any harm to Little Fatty.

"We need to quickly think of a way to make money! Little Fatty's spirit crystals! And the resources needed for his growth... it's a long and arduous journey!"

As Qin Ming pondered these things, he gradually fell asleep.

He didn't notice that Keda, who was next to him, seemed to be deep in thought after hearing these words.

"Do you want to go back to the duck shed?" After washing up in the morning, Qin Ming looked at Keda, who was full of energy.

With the bond of understanding formed after the contract, Qin Ming could communicate with Keda almost without any obstacles.

"No problem, we'll go in a bit!"

Perhaps Dada is just a homebody. It's perfectly normal for him to want to go back and see his duck parents after leaving the duck shed so far for the first time.

As a recent celebrity at the school, Qin Ming, although already graduated, still managed to gain admission to the school by using facial recognition.

Qin Ming handed today's gift to Keda, watched it enter the duck shed, and then left it behind.

Since they don't understand duck language, it would be a bit awkward to go in. Qin Ming thought it would be good to give Keda and his family some privacy.

But before long, three ducks—two large and one small—came out together.

Seeing the duck parents and Keda walk over without saying a word, Qin Ming felt a little flustered.

What's wrong?

I didn't do anything.

Qin Ming looked at Keda, but Keda remained silent, only giving Qin Ming meaningful glances.

Qin Ming: ?

He was confused, but he still followed Keda's family to a secluded and deserted corner.

I just can't figure it out, so I might as well give up, stop struggling, and accept my unknown fate.

Unexpectedly, when Dengda stopped and opened his mouth, he spat out three crystals full of spiritual energy!

Spirit Crystal?

Holy crap! Keda, where did you get this?

The duck parents opened their mouths and spat out—

Mommy duck is five yuan, Daddy duck is seven yuan!

Daddy Duck is awesome!

No, where did you get this from?

And those familiar pebbles along with it, holy crap!

No way, a duck can't... or at least shouldn't...

Qin Ming looked closely and discovered that it didn't seem to be an ordinary low-grade spirit crystal, but a mid-grade spirit crystal!

Demolition?

They'd even dare to demolish their own home!?

Qin Ming's conscience ached, but as the saying goes, one should not refuse a gift from one's elders... He couldn't let down the duck parents' kindness!

You have no idea how hard it was for them to carry all those spirit crystals all the way here!

Spirit crystals don't taste good, and they're hard to chew!

Qin Ming understands these things very well.

"Qin Ming, this is a one-time opportunity. If there's a next time, you'll be kicked out!"

Principal Wang's laughter and scolding suddenly rang in Qin Ming's mind, startling him.

"Principal, there will never be a next time!" Although he couldn't find Principal Wang, Qin Ming still clasped his hands and bowed, speaking solemnly.

But the principal's implication was that this time it would be let off? Qin Ming was overjoyed.

Upon hearing this, the two ducks realized what was happening and seemed somewhat embarrassed, hiding their heads under their wings.

Thud, the sound of the two objects hitting the ground rang out again.

Qin Ming looked up curiously at the sound, and there it was…

Crystal of Water? Stone of the Duck!

The former is of great benefit to all water-type spirit beasts and is a necessity for achieving the first evolution.

As the power condensed in the latter becomes increasingly substantial, it may allow the duck-like spirit beast to make a final push and break through once again!

The deep-colored duck stone in front of me has clearly accumulated a lot of time!

They've brought out all their most treasured possessions!

The duck parents live in the duck house, which is safe, but they also lose the opportunity to go out and venture out to obtain resources. It can be said that this is their last hope for a breakthrough.

But at this moment, they placed this hope in Qin Ming!

Keda may still be young, but Qin Ming knows what's important. "Dad and Mom, thank you for your recognition. Wait for me, I will definitely repay you in the future!"

And so, Qin Ming left the school, carrying with him the resources that his duck parents had placed high hopes on.

Where Qin Ming couldn't see, Principal Wang appeared in a flash, "You all think highly of this kid, right?"

"Gah!"

"But you're not allowed to destroy the house anymore!"

"Gah~"

"Even basic spirit crystals won't do!"

"Giggle~"

"It's not that I'm stingy, but if all the ducks followed suit, just imagine what the duck shed would look like!"

Qin Ming was unaware of the subsequent negotiations between the principal and the duck parents, but he also had something to say.

"Kedak, your parents have it tough too. I'll work hard to earn money to support the family. What you need to do now is grow up well!"

Qin Ming could not possibly criticize Ke Da for anything; it would be too unseemly to hold it up and then curse at him.

Besides, what does Keda know? He just wanted to share the burden of the Spirit Masters! What could he have done wrong?

"Gah~"

What? This spirit stone is a gift for Little Fatty? When did you two become so close?

Qin Ming was a little confused.

What else is there to say, "A mid-grade spirit stone was originally yours"?

Wait, 15 yuan?

These familiar numbers gave Qin Ming a certain idea.

What about the other 14 pieces? Qin Ming's eyes showed horror. Did the duck parents steal them?

Just imagine how majestic and awe-inspiring it was when the duck parents arrived, their wings still perfectly in place!

Qin Ming couldn't even imagine what the duck shed would look like now.

And the guards at the duck shed... never mind, I really can't go back anytime soon.

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Blue Star.

"Little Fatty, I'm here!"

"Gah~"

The turtle looked calm as it stretched its limbs on the natural basking platform, its long neck held high.

Upon seeing Qin Ming and Keda arrive, he merely raised his eyes slightly, remaining expressionless.

Qin Ming had gotten used to the fact that Little Fatty would ignore him if he didn't have any food in his hand.

Qin Ming secretly observed Keda out of the corner of his eye and thought, "Thank goodness, it seems that Keda is also a broad-minded child."

He took out an extremely precious mid-grade spirit crystal, and then surrounded it with a pile of lower-grade spirit crystals. "Kedak, protect me!"

Reachable: ?

"It's okay, just stay quiet and watch from the side, don't disturb me and Fatty..."

Qin Ming skillfully drew a basic spirit-gathering array, and countless secondary spirit crystals shattered. Only the intermediate spirit crystals continued to flicker stubbornly, continuously contributing a considerable amount of spiritual energy.

The array is formed, and crystals appear!

Little Fatty stopped sunbathing, tucked in his arms and legs, and frantically tried to pry at the array crystals floating in the air.

"Here you go, don't rush!"

Guided by his mental energy, the array crystal shrank smaller and smaller, miraculously merging into Little Fatty's forehead.

Before long, a familiar panel slowly unfolded in front of Qin Ming.

[Name]: Grass Turtle (Little Fatty)

【Attributes】: None

[Race Level]: ? (Under Development)

[Review]: A turtle you can see everywhere, though it's somewhat edible. An accident opened a path to the extraordinary, perhaps making its way beyond the ordinary.