Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents-Chapter 157 - 151: Storage Ring

This meal cost Lu Lin over 80,000 Federal Coins.

Originally, he wanted to trick Long Qianli, but felt a bit embarrassed, so he ended up paying the bill himself.

However, before leaving, Lu Lin looked at his account balance, nearly hinting for Long Qianli to inquire about the Kongming White Ape rewards.

Long Qianli smiled, but didn’t say whether he would help, and just turned to leave.

This made Lu Lin feel anxious; this meal was too costly, and if the Star Investigation Office subsidy doesn’t arrive in time, he might not have the money for university. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

If he needs to pay the fees and doesn’t have the money, he might have to borrow for his studies.

It seems like Chen Xiran next to him is a little rich woman.

"Team leader, is there something wrong with my face?"

Chen Xiran asked.

"It’s nothing, Xiran. I heard you’re at Hua Xia Police Officer College, right?"

"Yes, I’m starting my senior year this fall, and I have plenty of time to take on tasks this year."

Chen Xiran thought Lu Lin was worried about her having no time to participate in team tasks, so she explained specially.

"No worries, no rush on tasks."

"Fang Gang, Xiran, are you both free this afternoon? Let’s find a place to chat."

Taking on the role of team leader, Lu Lin naturally needed to know the members well.

Understand their combat ability, style, and mental state.

"I’m free, and just going home to play games."

"I’m free too, my performance was really bad on the Exotic Battlefield."

Both responded.

"Alright, come with me."

Lu Lin found a café next to Jinchao Barbecue, the kind with unlimited refills, and the three sat down.

"Let’s start with introductions. I’ll go first."

"My name is Lu Lin, a Saturnite, graduated from Blue Star Golden Sword High School, starting university freshman year."

"Earth Talent, currently mastering Star Skills like Stone Skin, War Cry, Swamp, Earth Shattering, Wearing Armor, and Holding Shield."

"Star Martial cultivations include Inch Step and Ten Steps Kill."

"Additionally, I’m a Star Guide, so if you need Star Skill Guidance, feel free to find me – no charge since we’re teammates."

Lu Lin said with a smile.

Beside him, Fang Gang and Chen Xiran looked at him in shock.

No way, no way, is this what a genius’s life is like?

On June 1st, the federal unified college entrance exam, all students had their Awakening.

Today is June 27th, Lu Lin is at Level 3, mastered six Star Skills, cultivated two Star Martial, and also achieved Star Guide certification.

Any of these achievements are enough for ordinary people to struggle with for two to three years, but Lu Lin achieved all in less than a month.

Both Chen Xiran and Fang Gang admired him greatly; having someone like him as a team leader certainly ensures high task completion and personal safety.

"Then it’s my turn."

"My name is Fang Gang, a Martian, recently graduated from East Chinese Medicine University, specializing in elixir research, now an official Star Pharmacist."

"My innate attribute is Water, currently at Level 3 Peak, mastering Star Skills like Water Therapy, Water Flexibility, Water Stealth, Rage Wave, and Dark Flow."

"I’ve only cultivated one Star Martial, Water Wave Slash, but haven’t reached minor success yet."

"Additionally, I have a small elixir development studio, where I usually do some research, so future team elixirs can be entrusted to me."

"Clap Clap Clap."

Lu Lin and Chen Xiran clapped together, glad to have both a Star Guide and Star Pharmacist; no wonder Long Qianli grouped them in one team. If they add a Star Array Master and Star Device Master, they’d cover the major professions and survive independently for long on the Exotic Battlefield.

Feeling a bit embarrassed seeing both the team leader and Fang Gang were so excellent, Chen Xiran said.

"I’m Chen Xiran, from Alien Chongnuo City, with Fire Attribute at Level 3 Peak."

"Currently mastering Star Skills like Rock Burn, Scorch, Volcano, Explosion, Flame Dragon, Fire Snake, and Star Blast."

"I, I don’t have any special skills. Would singing count?"

Chen Xiran asked shyly.

For some reason, ever since being taught by Lu Lin, Chen Xiran’s personality has changed greatly.

The previous reckless Chen Xiran who didn’t care for others disappeared.

Instead, she became someone who cautiously constantly observes others’ thoughts.

Maybe, this is her true self.

Her usual state was just a disguise.

"Of course it counts. One more question, Xiran, do you have any hobbies?"

"Me? Does liking to cook count? Team leader, next month is my birthday; how about inviting you and Fang Gang to my home, and I’ll cook some favorite dishes for you."

"No problem."

Both Lu Lin and Fang Gang agreed simultaneously.

Then, they shared university stories.

Like Fang Gang, on his first exotic beast dissection, held the knife backward, injuring his hand.

Or Chen Xiran, undefeated at school, yet cried twice scared on the Exotic Battlefield.

Lu Lin also talked about going to Linbei City on Saturn for Star Skill Guidance, returning with dozens of local specialty white-feather chickens.

After chatting a while, they each left separately.

The Star Investigation Office usually doesn’t manage its members strictly. When there’s no task, everyone goes about their business, only gathering together when there’s a mission.

On the way back, Lu Lin was thinking that the three people in the team are somewhat familiar with each other now, but that’s about it.

If they want to cooperate effectively in combat and missions, they’ll need more practice and familiarity.

Among the three, don’t assume Chen Xiran is the strongest in attack just because she’s of the Fire Attribute.

Her attack power is gained in a safe, non-threatening environment, but if she performs during missions like she does in the Exotic Battlefield, Lu Lin and Fang Gang could be in serious trouble.

As for Fang Gang, even though he’s at Level 3 Peak, his ability isn’t very high, and within the team, he should be primarily in a logistics role, with a bit of combat capability, but it’s more just self-defense.

After all, you can’t expect a military medic to fight like a regular soldier.

Among the three, a barely self-sufficient healer, an unstable fire mage, aside from Lu Lin holding up, these two seem somewhat unreliable.

It seems that during the period without missions, Lu Lin will have to train them in special sessions.

Tasks from the Star Investigation Office can come at any time, so preparations must be made in advance.

Just as he was thinking, Long Qianli called Lu Lin.

"Little Lu, the reward from headquarters is here, but this time it’s a choice-based reward, take a look."

Long Qianli wasted no words, directly pulling out a picture for Lu Lin to see.

"First choice, twelve billion Federal Coins; as long as you agree, it’ll immediately be transferred to your account."

"Second choice, the Director personally takes you to take a trip to Kongming Mountain to return the little monkey."

"Third choice, give you a Storage Ring, just under 50 cubic meters."

"Which one do you want?"

Lu Lin froze.

He really wanted to say to Long Qianli, only children make choices, adults want them all.

But he didn’t dare.

Long Qianli’s ability is much stronger than Lu Lin’s. In perception, Long Qianli is not even inferior to Zhao Lei before his breakthrough.

Peak of the Level 9 Unblemished Realm.

When choosing among these three options, Lu Lin truly didn’t know which one to pick.

Twelve billion Federal Coins, it’s the best way to solve Lu Lin’s urgent needs.

However, compared to the other two options, this is the one Lu Lin would most likely discard first.

Money is just money.

Although Lu Lin lacks funds, it’s really just for living expenses.

If he truly wanted to make money, he wouldn’t have refused the Star Skill Guidance fee from Feibei City Investigation Bureau yesterday.

In these major matters, Lu Lin is very clear-minded.

So, twelve billion Federal Coins is the first to be excluded.

The second, going to the Exotic Battlefield with the Director to return the Kongming White Ape.

In Lu Lin’s eyes, this is a rare opportunity for experience and a chance to gain favor with the boss.

Lu Lin has always been curious about the Exotic Battlefield. If he could go in with the support of powerful allies, imagine how many good things he could gain.

Moreover, going specifically to return the Kongming White Ape, the Kongming White Ape Clan should give quite a few generous return gifts.

This help sending a lost child home, at least getting some mountain-town exotic fruits would not be excessive.

The Kongming White Ape Alien Race has several Titled Kings. Clearly, giving rotten fruit and broken bananas wouldn’t suffice.

A Titled King of the Human Race visiting to help, offering just ordinary things would be too shabby.

Nonetheless, Lu Lin pondered and felt he still couldn’t follow.

Returning the Kongming White Ape is indeed a favor.

But if Lu Lin goes with them, the mingling of favor and enmity might not offset each other.

Furthermore, in Lu Lin’s view, the Kongming White Ape doesn’t have many years left.

If Lu Lin goes, it’s not offering grace, but mockery.

Therefore, the second option is regrettably dismissed.

So...

Only the Storage Ring remains as a choice.

Even though this was the last option after screening, Lu Lin absolutely did not underestimate the Storage Ring.

This is an essential item for traveling and surviving in the secular world.

These days, going out, if you don’t carry a Storage Ring, you can’t even greet people properly.

However, Lu Lin knows that during the thousand years the federation entered the Exotic Battlefield, not many Storage Rings were obtained.

Even before the Bukong King was promoted to Titled King, the Human Race didn’t have the ability to manufacture Storage Rings.

Now though there is the Bukong King, who can make Space Rings.

But who dares let the scarce king of humanity do this job?

It’s said that each year, Bukong King allocates about a week to make Space Rings, and for this, she specially learned Star Device forging methods.

Encountering a Storage Ring at this time is absolutely an opportunity not easily found.

"Director Long, I’ve made my decision."

"I want the Storage Ring."

"Alright, I’ll give you feedback right away. The Storage Ring will be delivered to Hua Qing Water Yard by tomorrow at the latest, then you can come over to pick it up."

"Also, be prepared when you come over tomorrow, a researcher from headquarters will be coming too, wanting to understand some circumstances from you."

Lu Lin’s heart suddenly took a leap.