New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 224 Half-Elf Reclusive Soft Girl

It was dinnertime, and Yuan Zhu had booked a private room at a restaurant inside the Rain Academy. He was discussing with his senior how to better leverage the academy's reputation and profit from the frog farm business.

Because [Rain Academy] has a large number of such 'downstream workshops' under its umbrella, spanning all walks of life. As long as you cling to the academy's coattails and are willing to offer up the first piece of meat, you can indeed suck up a few pieces of meat.

It's a very enjoyable experience for first-time entrepreneurs.

Senior student: "Actually, the core principle of providing downstream support services to the [College] is only one thing, which is to 'extremely compress costs.' Take 'experimental frogs' as an example. Their breeding costs have long been figured out by the [Frog School]. It's just that because they are troublesome to raise, in high demand, and prone to disease and death, the risks and troubles are transferred out. The purchase price is always kept at a barely profitable figure."

"If you really want to make money through 'frog farming,' there are only two paths. You can keep increasing and expanding the scale of your farming. However, the more frogs you raise, the more your sanitary conditions will deteriorate. Once they get infected with diseases, they will spread to each other and cause a large number of deaths. Or, if a certain type of pollution gets out of control and causes mutations, it will quickly trigger a chain reaction and make you lose a lot of money."

"Another path is to control costs to the extreme under the same conditions. By using less feed, cheaper resources, and a more demanding environment to raise experimental frogs of the same quality, you can earn more. I recommend you [frog farming] precisely because I value your 'Holy Monk' status. [Holy Light] can maximize cost control and efficiency in frog farming!"

Yuan Zhu asked in confusion: "Explain in detail how [Holy Light] achieves maximum cost control and efficiency in raising frogs?"

Senior student: "Do you know why the [Rain Academy] built a 'Holy Light Church (Huangtian Holy Church)' inside the academy? It's because the [Holy Light] can play a role in 'sterilization, disinfection and pollution removal' in all aspects of the experimental field."

The senior student briefly described the important role of [Holy Light] in the field of experimental research.

Compared to other [polluted energies], one of the most distinctive features of Holy Light is its extreme exclusivity, extremely strong destructive effect, and very weak residual properties.

Other sources of pollution, once contaminated, become like maggots clinging to the bone, eroding flesh and soul, difficult to eradicate, and ultimately leading to continuous erosion, distortion, and contamination, resulting in utter depravity and corruption.

While [Holy Light Contamination] is equally evil and twisted compared to others, it is more adept at 'igniting life, lifespan, and soul', intensely burning and releasing a one-time [Holy Light] that drains everything dry.

The [Holy Light Contamination] generated during this period is difficult to preserve. 'Light Contamination' is extremely evil, but it will dissipate completely over time, eventually leaving behind a large number of 'attributeless' holy light mummies, which will be pulverized into top-grade ashes.

These 'holy ash' (corpse protein powder) are like burnt wood ash, uncontaminated (holy light pollution dissipates naturally), and are highly sought after by laboratories as a substrate.

The "Holy Light" is also used in areas such as sterilization, disinfection, antibiotics, and exorcism. A single-use "Holy Light" is used to destroy everything. After being left to stand for 24 hours, once the "Holy Light pollution" has completely dissipated, only absolute "cleanliness" remains.

Senior student: "Therefore, whether it's 'experimental-grade frogs' or rodent farms, they regularly hire members of the [Sanctuary] or purchase prepared 'holy water' and holy light crystals to disinfect the breeding environment. Especially the 'experimental-grade frogs,' which are also purified by holy light before being sold. Although it damages their vitality, it effectively removes residual pollution..."

"By setting up your own [frog farm], you will save a lot of money in this regard! Even the 'dry batteries' that you burn out are natural experimental materials. After these dry batteries are ground into powder, they can be sprinkled in every corner of the farm to keep the environment dry and clean. Even the top-quality feed should contain this kind of 'holy ash' to help frogs keep themselves clean."

Yuan Zhu thought about it and realized it was true. However, his [Holy Light] didn't rely excessively on 'dry batteries'. Because he himself was a top-tier battery that could be repeatedly recharged (recharged).

So he asked, "You've only mentioned the benefits, which are indeed very tempting. But what about the cost?"

Senior Sister: "The cost is simple: lifespan. A 'holy monk' constantly releasing holy light is accelerating their death. Even if they use 'batteries' to burn it, it will still consume a portion of their own 'life.' In addition, this kind of reckless burning of external objects will also cause the [holy light] to fall. Therefore, the price of such services is often not low. A very important part of the expenses of the [breeding farm] is hiring 'holy light extermination'."

Yuan Zhu: "With such a high price to pay, you're still trying to persuade me to get into aquaculture?"

Senior Sister: "You've already condensed a Soul Crystal! You're qualified to privately cultivate some wild 'Holy Cultivators'. Although this behavior may cause a shift in allegiance, your awareness of cultivating 'wild cultivators' is to support the research of the Rain Academy and benefit more civilians. As long as you maintain this mindset, you won't lose out."

Yuan Zhu didn't understand, but was greatly shocked. [Holy Light] can be used like this?

"Isn't this self-deception?"

The senior shook her head: "If you view this behavior from a utilitarian perspective, it will naturally accelerate your fall from grace. But if you successfully hypnotize and brainwash yourself, you can ensure that your [Holy Light Quality] remains unshaken, and even become more radiant! A true master of [Holy Light] must be proficient in this! If you can't overcome this hurdle, how can you gradually progress to the 8th or 9th seal and become a true [Angel]?"

Snake encouraged him, "Don't worry, Boss! I'll take care of everything! I'll bear all the sins and the infamy. Don't feel burdened! Your heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and everything you do is righteous! I'll help you cultivate!" Thinking of [Yu Jingzi], who was originally part of his own soul, Yuan Zhu instantly calmed down. Indeed, what evil intentions could he, Yuan Zhu, possibly have? It was all Snake's fault!

Bang bang bang!
Just as the two were chatting happily, there was a knock on the door of the private room. A clear, jade-like sound rang out from outside: "Senior Chen, are you in there?"

Although he hadn't seen her in person, he could tell from her voice that she was a very soft and gentle girl. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a spring, but her demeanor was too weak, giving him a feeling of inferiority, timidity, and hesitation.

The senior student stopped talking, tilted her head to listen to the other person's question, and then said, "Nie Yin? Come in!"

The door was pushed open, and a petite girl, less than 1.6 meters tall, with short black hair and a drooping head, walked in.

Looking over, Yuan Zhu could tell that, including the thick-soled red leather shoes she was wearing, the other person was only about 1.56 meters tall, with a slender and thin build. Wrapped in a faded, oversized school uniform, she looked like a weak, underdeveloped teenage girl.

Upon entering, the other person adopted a hunched posture, appearing submissive and pitiful, awaiting a scolding. Their small hands gripped the hem of their school uniform tightly. Beneath their short hair, their neck was fair, revealing delicate veins, and thick bangs cascaded down one side, completely obscuring half of their face, including their left eye.

What attracted Yuan Zhu most about her were her pointed ears, which stood out from her short black hair. The tips of her ears were pinkish-red from being congested with blood due to excessive tension, and they trembled slightly uncontrollably. Once he saw them, his gaze was firmly drawn to them, and he couldn't resist the urge to pinch them.

Hmm... The smell of a frog-raising guru interviewing an autistic female college student in a private room is so tempting~ it just pops into my head.

Yuan Zhu looked at her senior: "What's going on? Why do I feel like I'm the villain? Is this all the [Rain Academy] students are capable of?"

Although her face was obscured, this "long-eared" creature possessed a pitiful yet overly frightened and tense aura, making Yuan Zhu want to punch her and then listen to her moving cries.

Putting everything else aside, just her skin, those pointed ears, and that delicate, shy demeanor... it's all quite captivating. Suddenly, the thought of hiring (or even sponsoring) her came to mind.

Seeing the other woman's weak and vulnerable appearance, the senior student sighed, "Her situation is a bit special. Nie Yin, lift your head up."

Upon hearing this, the girl with pointed ears trembled slightly, and looked up at Yuan Zhu while hunching over.

Her right eye, exposed and drooping, revealed a striking emerald green iris. During the brief moment their eyes met, her pupils contracted sharply before she looked away. Her small nose and tightly clenched lips gave her an innocent, schoolgirl-like appearance.

As for his appearance, it fluctuates greatly, probably due to the jagged, ripped scar extending from below his left bangs. It creates a stark and incongruous contrast.

"This is……"

Senior student: "This junior is a 'half-elf orphan' who was accidentally rescued when the [Academy] destroyed an illegal experimental facility. When she was rescued, she had already suffered irreparable damage and was left with severe psychological trauma, making her somewhat withdrawn. During her time at the academy, she was ostracized by other students because of her race and appearance, which has recently escalated into bullying."

"As you know, whether you delve into [extraordinary knowledge] or cultivate an extraordinary system, you need resources and money to support you. Your junior sister is an orphan with no one to rely on. Although she has systematically learned the extraordinary knowledge of the [Frog School], she is neither capable nor willing to try this power. So she has been doing odd jobs in the lab. She has strong theoretical experience and practical skills. All she lacks is an opportunity."

The senior student looked at Yuan Zhu: "As long as you're willing to spend money, she can quickly transform, undergo a complete metamorphosis, and make leaps and bounds. She has a complete knowledge base in the extraordinary field of the Frog School. In particular, she is an expert in the most basic preparation of the Body Tempering Fluid. If you want to cultivate an 'Extreme Warrior,' she can help you. If you want to develop a 'Magic Potion,' you just need to help her master the relevant power. Most importantly, she is cheap, and her loyalty and sense of belonging are easy to cultivate."

Yuan Zhu stared wide-eyed at her senior: "You just said that to her face?!"

"This child is almost ruined. Whatever you do will only pull her out of her misery. She's an employee I carefully selected for you." The senior shrugged indifferently. "I've already told you, besides the [Paid Faction] and the [Transcendent Faction], the academy specifically trains 'basic talents' like you, to supply excellent employees to various forces. The academy's purpose in training her is to get a job... to make money."

"Moreover, the child's appearance is also one of the reasons why he is bullied and ostracized."

Yuan Zhu blurted out, "Stop talking, I'll save this girl!"

(End of this chapter)