Chapter 917 - 912: What’s Wrong with Being a Dog?

"Can you really remember things this way?"

Nikanuo was asking for the second time.

Bai Pu didn't lift his head and responded with a grunt, adding, "I had some basics before..."

In the Demon Fighting World, the magic theory learned in the Secret Collection Hall has some commonalities, but also certain differences from the magic theory of the Ascension Plane's Dark Tide World.

If one is drawing on paper, the other is sculpting with marble.

The magic theory of the Dark Tide demands greater difficulty and higher required "power intensity."

But it does not change a fact: it is still merely the basic magic theory of this world.

"This methodology of the magic symbol system... is a higher and more controllable approach to comprehending the magic cognition system of a Tier Two Evolver World."

Bai Pu closed the book and reflected silently.

"Fekalo, you scoundrel, you still try to persuade me to unseal the four Demon God Relics within me... At my current magic power control level, the only result of unsealing them is a high-priority magic power rampage, wreaking havoc inside my body! By then, when the Four Elemental Forces clash, my life will be over."

The Heart Image Space was silent; there wasn't a sound from Demon God Fekalo's remnant soul, clearly pretending to be dead.

Bai Pu snorted and materialized the Heart Image Space, forcefully bringing out Fekalo's remnant soul, whereupon the Four Great Demon Emperors appeared simultaneously and, without a word, rushed to beat him up.

"Stop, stop!"

Fekalo dodged and shouted, "I'm sincerely trying to help you! After you ascend as an Evolver, the priority will certainly rise significantly, and with the divine blood bestowed by my god, a mere magic rampage is nothing at all..."

"And then what, become your god's lackey and fight for you?"

Fekalo muttered, "What's wrong with being a lackey?"

"Let me ask you... If I become a god's lackey, no matter how well I perform, is there any chance for me to become a god myself?"

Fekalo said in astonishment, "Become a god? You dare to dream. To become a demigod is already a realm longs for countless Evolvers!"

"There's an ancient saying in my homeland, 'How can a sparrow comprehend the ambition of a swan?'"

Bai Pu stopped beating Fekalo and said coldly, "In short, before giving me any suggestions next time, first let me know the traps hidden within!"

...

After teaching a lesson to the Demon God, Bai Pu continued studying the Magic Formula Book.

The Formula Book is different from the theory; the derivation of some magic formulas is obscure. At this moment, Bai Pu needed to consult Wizard Apprentice Mr. Nikanuo.

Who would have thought Nikanuo was also half-baked, learning the derivation process of the magic formula vaguely. How can one impart brightness when oneself is drowsy?

Luckily, Bai Pu's learning ability and comprehension were both extremely strong, able to grasp many key points without guidance!

Later on, Nikanuo even felt that Bai Pu was teaching him!

At this point, Nikanuo was convinced. There truly are monsters in this world who learn in one day what others learn in three years!

His initial cold attitude towards Bai Pu quietly turned into "friendly."

By the time Bai Pu finished studying the Magic Formula Book and returned the two books to Nikanuo, his attitude shifted to respect!

As a profession that values knowledge and talent, Nikanuo looked at Bai Pu as a struggling student gazing up at a top scholar.

Were it not for Bai Pu being a gladiator of the Red Blood Arena, having the status of a "restricted citizen," Nikanuo would have wanted to introduce Bai Pu to his tutor; Bai Pu was an excellent wizard candidate.

Too bad he followed the warrior's path!

According to the natives' understanding, it is challenging for a warrior to achieve much in the domain of magic. Even if one can learn some spells, their power would be much weaker than a wizard of the same level.

This is actually due to reasons at the data level. For example, Bai Pu is a top-tier Level 10 warrior-type Profession, his attribute growth, and equipment configurations mostly focus on the Three Physique Attributes, with relatively low Spirit Attribute.

Spirit Attribute is an important parameter that determines the magnitude of magic power.

This is still Bai Pu, who repeatedly encounters fortuitous events, resulting in additional Spirit Attribute growth.

Other native warriors, in comparison, would have Spirit Attributes far below Bai Pu's, making their magic power even less adequate.

However, deep down, Nikanuo felt a bit pleased, which was rather complicated.

—Luckily, this genius followed the warrior's path. If they chose the wizard's path, wouldn't someone like me be crushed till nothing is left?

...

This complicated mood of regret and secret joy intensified with the exploration team's progress as time went on.

Because Bai Pu really learned in just one day the magic knowledge that took him three years!

The evidence was Bai Pu holding the Magic Compass in his hand.

Aside from the first day requiring Nikanuo's assistance in detection, by the second and third days, Bai Pu had completely taken over the detection work!

Beside him, Nikanuo watched as Bai Pu, briefly calculating based on the local complex terrain and magnetic field fluctuations, pinpointed the arrangement and combination of magic symbols, then using his gun-calloused large hands, elegantly sketched the magic symbols to activate the Magic Compass, feeling Bai Pu was even better than himself.

This was not Nikanuo's imagination, but indeed the truth.

Having learned basic magic theory and mastered the magic formula, Bai Pu's calculation speed was far faster than Nikanuo, and his results were much more accurate!

In Bai Pu's hand, the Magic Compass could more precisely detect whether there was a magic crystal vein underground, as well as the concentration of the vein.

"Still to the east..." Bai Pu sighed and looked eastward to the Black Algae Mountain Range.

"Boss Dio, what's in the east?" Former pirate head "Iron Spine" Balrog asked, riding a mule alongside Bai Pu's sand crab slave.

"A magic crystal vein, a large one."

Bai Pu analyzed the results indicated by the Magic Compass's dial and sighed, "To the east, in the direction of Tefula Giant Clamp Mountain, there's a very large magic crystal vein, probably the Demetri Clan's mining pit."

"If it's the Demetri Clan's, better not get any ideas about it then."

Balrog said, "The boss wants us to go west of the Black Algae Mountain Range. Are there any veins over there?"

"Currently, none."

Bai Pu shook his head, "Keep going west, to the end of the Black Algae Mountain Range!"

After all, it's Karamango's orders, and the exploration team was also composed of Karamango's people.

The road ahead grew increasingly difficult to tread; the ground was no longer sandy but layered with black withered seaweed!

Perhaps due to strong sunlight exposure, these black seaweeds had dried up, crunching underfoot like a certain brand of seaweed snacks from Blue Star.

"Boss, something feels off." Balrog suddenly spoke, "As we go further west, the terrain is getting lower... The seaweed layer is getting thicker. And, it's been a long time since any monsters appeared."