Rags to Riches: The Rise of a Dual-Talent Prodigy-Chapter 489 - 481: Will You Still Love Him?

Li Hongsheng’s eyes widened like saucers upon hearing Qian Qi say there were no side effects, but they shrank to little green beans upon hearing the price of 60 billion.

"So expensive..." Li Hongsheng flipped through his account balance; the research at the Magic Plant Research Institute would still require quite a bit of spending. Having only scratched the surface of magic plants, certainly, he couldn’t spend all his money on just one potion recipe.

"Indeed, and the raw materials will be even rarer, raising the cost higher." Qian Qi spoke honestly, "I actually wouldn’t recommend purchasing it if you’re just going to drink one bottle of potion."

Li Hongsheng hesitated a bit; what he was interested in wasn’t the Frenzy Potion recipe, but the additional magic formulas underneath the recipe.

Yet clearly, buying the magic formulas directly might be cheaper...

"However, potions without side effects can be used indefinitely. As long as you have money, it’s as though you can become an A-level Awakened at any time and for as long as you want." She rubbed her chin, "Certainly, rich people would love it."

Li Hongsheng was instantly tempted again.

"Can we negotiate a bit on the price? What I can manage right now..." Li Hongsheng cautiously mentioned a number, "is only 30 billion."

"Sure~" Qian Qi responded promptly this time, "But I want a share of the profits."

Li Hongsheng was momentarily surprised but soon felt she should make such a request; otherwise, she wouldn’t be a proper businesswoman.

Initially, when purchasing the Fire Qilin Lotus and Blood Stopping Magic Potion recipes, he was puzzled why Qian Qi didn’t ask for a share of the profits; he thought at the time she was just a young person who didn’t understand the ins and outs of business, giving up much for little.

Later on, he understood why Qian Qi hadn’t asked for profit sharing.

Because it was beneficial to the people; ultimately, and probably soon, it would become a cheap and affordable necessity, making sure everyone could afford the Blood Stopping Magic Potion was her true goal, and naturally, she wouldn’t bother with the small profit from such items.

But the Frenzy Potion is different; this is a product only B-level Awakened can use. Even Qian Qi mentioned that the rich would likely enjoy it, suggesting that this potion, which lacks side effects, would probably be usable by ordinary people too!

Expensive raw materials and high production costs imply that Frenzy Potion is a high-end luxury item, consumed only by wealthy individuals, and the 20% within the Pareto principle would bring vast wealth; a money-focused person like her wouldn’t forgo profit sharing!

"Then I’ll draft the contract and contact you afterwards." Li Hongsheng carefully put the modified documents into the safe; he was old, not as sharp in memory as young people, and couldn’t afford any loss of these documents.

...

When he arrived at the back mountain, it was already late.

Sitting at the top, listening to the eerie cries of the magic plants, and enjoying the familiar yet slightly chilly evening breeze, Qian Qi finally found a moment of peace in her heart.

Farming is still the best.

No life-and-death battles with magic beasts, no tug-of-war with the families, and no looming threats from various powers, just immersing oneself in the soil, researching mysterious magic potions unknown to the world, navigating the occasionally deceptive sea of data...

A state of utter tranquility and harmony.

So wonderful.

She liked farming, liked the feeling of seedlings growing in her palms, and loved the refreshing and sweet taste it brought to her heart and stomach when they bore bright red fruit.

That night, Qian Qi stood atop the mountain, using a hoe to reclaim a piece of land, planting the Fire Qilin Lotus seeds.

That night, the White Extreme Rats were poking at their Light Brains, rapidly absorbing this world’s knowledge, creating their own scripts.

That night, the Poisonous Emperor Pythons were busy live streaming games, spreading information about magical beasts and becoming the best resource for humans to understand subterranean magic beasts.

That night, countless Moon Silver Demon Wolves consumed evolution materials, their ethereal howls dimming the color of the silver moon above, withdrawing its brilliance. Ultimately, their army, formed by nearly a thousand A-level Demon Wolves, shook the entire Central State, beginning its birth.

That same night, several black shadows swiftly approached the edge defense line of Awakener University, only to be silently slain by a swirling Spirit Blade containing sharp killing intent the moment they set foot inside.

Dying quietly without a trace.

Inside the college, the principal and two elderly men nearby wore calm expressions and sipped tea while Sun Jiao and Jiang Bao, forced to guard the gate, complained about the lack of martial ethics from the elders while efficiently clearing away the bodies.

The night darkened further.

...

During the school enrollment period, Qian Qi buried herself in the lab, beginning research on the A-level Concentration Fruit.

With the evolution method of the A-level Concentration Fruit drawn from the lottery pool, though the process of altering genes was challenging and difficult, fortunately, the theory was accurate and wouldn’t mislead; cultivating an A-level Concentration Fruit was merely a matter of time.

The only regret was that the higher the level of Concentration Fruit, the lower the yield, making it harder to cultivate. With the resources at Qian Qi’s disposal and the Divine Hand, producing one A-level Concentration Fruit after a month’s effort was her utmost fortune.

If an A-level Concentration Fruit is already like this, then there’s no need to mention the S-class Concentration Fruit.

However, the system mentioned that there are S-class Concentration Fruits within existing instances, but such an overwhelmingly effective fruit must also have high-level magical beasts guarding and coveting it. Whether one would encounter the fruition of such an opportunity and battle S-class magic beasts for them is another matter.

With Qian Qi’s current capability, she could definitely not compete for them.

"What about Su Ang? Could he collect S-class Concentration Fruits?"

[Hehe, if he becomes an idiot while trying to gather S-class Concentration Fruits for you, would you still love him? ^v^?] The system teased maliciously.

Qian Qi: ....

If it’s no, then it’s no, why speak so subtly! Divine Gold!

Just as Qian Qi was halfway through evolving the Concentration Fruit seeds, the Poisonous Venomous Python returned from its training mission.

The child aimed solely to become stronger and stayed in the Deep Sea Dungeon with Bone Mother, now returning with significantly improved strength. Bone Mother probably fed it plenty of pure nutrient meat, and even when resized to a small snake, it’s much chubbier.

However...

Qian Qi eyed the red-eyed little white rabbit hanging from the poisonous python’s mouth, puzzled, "What’s this...?"

The Poisonous Venomous Python dropped the little rabbit from its mouth, revealing sharp little white teeth in a grin, "Master! I went hunting and brought back the catch!"

Hunting?

Qian Qi blinked, "For me?"

"Mm-mm-mm!" Little Poison nodded like a chick pecking grains, "An A-level Snow Wild Rabbit! I picked it out specially! Do you like it? If so, bond with it!"

Qian Qi’s eyes suddenly widened, good heavens, it was this kind of hunting?!

Indeed her good child! Even when outside, remembering to bring back gifts for home!

Moved to tears, Qian Qi glanced at the red-eyed little white rabbit on the ground.

Though this little rabbit appeared half-dead, clearly beaten by the Poisonous Venomous Python with no strength left to resist, its appearance was unmistakably beautiful and soft; its snow-white, lightweight fur, elongated and soft ears, accented with a few exquisite ice-crystal-like pieces of armor made Qian Qi irresistibly drawn to the charm of cuddly magical beasts.

In her initial plan, she intended to bond with such adorable and cuddly magical beasts!

Rather than the Moyu and Poisonous Venomous Python, dark and untouchable except for admiring magical beasts!

Qian Qi very much wanted to contract the rabbit, even just keeping it as a beloved pet she could cuddle daily, but regrettably, her spiritual power was only B-level, making her unable to contract the A-level Snow Wild Rabbit; she could only lament, "I can’t contract it right now."

The Poisonous Venomous Python nonchalantly uttered "Oh" before snapping the red-eyed rabbit’s neck, swallowing it back whole in one smooth, fast motion.

The red-eyed little white rabbit let out the final pitiful cry of its rabbit life.

Qian Qi: ???

What? Though I can’t contract it, I don’t mind keeping and taming it—Why did you just eat it straight away?!

Feeling the strong yet speechless letdown from the contractor, Little Poison lifted its small head, flashing an innocent look.

What’s the problem? Why did the contractor suddenly get upset?

On top of its head, Bone Mother bounced energetically onto Qian Qi’s body, twisting its waist, its little mouth opening and closing in urging: Don’t stand there dumbfounded, where’s my child? Hurry and show me my child!!!

Qian Qi massaged her forehead and decided to first take Bone Mother to see its magic beast egg child.

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Happy Children’s Day to all the babies! May you live as carefree, happy, and wonderful as a child every day ヾ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ~~~

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