"Domestic tasks are generally divided into two types: one related to primitive zones, and the other related to wanted criminals." Primitive zones were just about collecting materials, with few tasks available. But wanted criminals were plentiful. "Registered spirit master criminals pose a major threat to society, yet some local guilds have limited power. That's where Spirit University students come in to assist." For example, in Ancheng, there were only a few elite-level operatives stationed.
【C-Level Capture Task】 【Target: Wang Pang, Li Shou】 【Spirits: Toxic Mist Mushroom (Entry Intermediate), Assassin Mantis (Entry Intermediate)】 【Intel: Sighted in Jianghai Town 2 days ago】 【Requirements: None (Two-person team recommended)】 【Reward: 30 credits, counts toward final exam assessment】 ...
【B-Level Capture Task】 【Target: Scarface (codename)】 【Spirits: Blade Leaf Warrior (Elite Primary), Blade Armor Crab (Entry Limit)】 【Whereabouts: Contact Hejian City Spirit Master Guild】 【Requirements: Elite-level student (Two-person team recommended) (★★ Task Platform certification needed)】 【Reward: 200 credits, counts toward final exam assessment】
Yes. After the college entrance exam reform, university assessment criteria had also changed accordingly. Su Hao had heard that last academic year, students didn't have a mandatory requirement to complete capture tasks. But now they did. It helped local spirit master guilds catch criminals. And it gave Spirit University students practical experience. A win-win. "Of course, a normal B-level criminal isn't worth that much, and local guilds can't afford such high costs. "A large portion of the reward credits comes from the school's support for students." 200 credits could be exchanged for two million... but credits were more valuable than Longguo currency. One month there might be a B-level criminal named Chen, the next month another named Zhang—how could local guilds come up with that much money? Even if they could get reimbursed by the provincial guild, it was the same. Provincial guilds had plenty of expenses too! "Right now, all three spirits are in their growth phase. Once they digest this batch of resources, I'll take them out to grind tasks." "Gu no?" Misty Dream Butterfly glanced at him with confusion. It always felt like this spirit master was plotting something troublesome again.
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Since the start of the semester, Su Hao had been busy with classes, browsing the library archives, earning intel points, training his spirits, and letting them train on their own. Over a month later. In the open-air large training ground. "Caw—" The Firewool Crow, which had just broken through to elite level, soared through the air. Its feathers were still a mix of red and black. But the black feathers had gained more luster. The red feathers were even more vibrant. Su Hao watched the Firewool Crow and nodded slightly. Then he looked at a random male student standing not far away—a sparring partner he'd hired with credits. A sophomore senior. "Junior, are you sure you want my Ten Thousand Vine Turtle to go all out? "My Ten Thousand Vine Turtle is close to elite-advanced based on its spiritual vortex level. Don't blame me if your Firewool Crow gets hurt." "Of course. The task was posted through the school platform, so don't worry, senior." Su Hao added, "My Firewool Crow is really strong, trust me." The sophomore smiled dismissively. Which student at Jingdao University didn't have a strong spirit? The Firewool Crow had just broken into elite level and hadn't evolved yet. Even with a type advantage... how could it threaten his Ten Thousand Vine Turtle, which he'd nurtured for years? The junior was just naive. Half a day for 10 credits was such easy money. He waved his hand. "Let's begin." The Ten Thousand Vine Turtle trudged to the center of the field. The vines on its shell began to writhe one by one. "Blazing Feather Stance." Su Hao spoke. The moment he said it, a ring of red light burst from the Firewool Crow, and its feathers stood up like steel needles. Flowing flames draped over it like a feathered cloak, making it look twice its size. It was like a small sun radiating light and heat. Even standing a hundred meters away, Su Hao could see the air around the Firewool Crow... distorted by the heat! The space itself felt scorching—no, searing! Elite level! Infused with an essence! Infused with the Ember Spark! Blazing Feather Stance at full power! Its might was over ten times stronger than before! The sophomore's eyes widened. "What is this...?" A special move? An essence? A secret technique? More importantly, how did he teach it to his spirit?! Wasn't he a freshman?! "Senior, can we start now?" "Uh, let's begin." The sophomore felt a bit uneasy, but his pride as a senior wouldn't let him back down. 'Maybe it just looks intimidating? After all, it just reached elite level.' Still, he didn't dare take it lightly. Through their contract, he ordered the Ten Thousand Vine Turtle to go all out. At that moment, The Firewool Crow, which had been circling in the air and scattering countless flames, let out a "caw" and dove down. Behind it trailed a beautiful tail of flowing fire, several meters long, leaving a scorched black mark as it swooped low. The Ten Thousand Vine Turtle counterattacked. Deep green vines shot out with a whoosh, each wrapped in a ring of emerald light, like serpentine dragons. They sliced through the air with a sharp sound! But... The Firewool Crow swooped in, its flame wings stretching longer, like two blades coated in flowing fire. Blades rose, scattering sparks. The vine net woven together was cleanly severed. The sophomore gasped sharply but had no time to dwell on it. He shouted, "Triple Fusion Energy Sphere!" The Ten Thousand Vine Turtle opened its mouth, and in an instant, endless green light particles converged, forming one, two, three spheres of powerful green energy. The three spheres arranged in a triangle, connected by trembling green threads. They formed a cycle. Boundless power. The Triple Fusion Energy Sphere shot forward. It was fast. But the Firewool Crow was faster! Whoosh~! The Firewool Crow dodged to the side, and the Triple Fusion Energy Sphere slammed into its flowing fire tail, exploding with a bang. Shockwaves rippled outward, and even Su Hao, a hundred meters away, felt a gust of wind. The sophomore raised his arm to shield his face, eyes wide, as he saw two flame blades slash down. They cut through the outer protective energy layer and struck the Ten Thousand Vine Turtle without losing momentum. "Roar~!" The Ten Thousand Vine Turtle cried out in pain. Its vines writhed like snakes, and energy spheres rained down around it. Boom, boom, boom~! The ground shook repeatedly. A few minutes later, Thud— The Ten Thousand Vine Turtle's limbs went limp, and its massive body crashed heavily to the ground. Through the dust, A fiery red figure shot upward, spreading its wings and scattering countless fireballs. "Caw—" Su Hao turned and saw the sophomore's face gradually lose its color. He cleared his throat and silently mourned for the senior for three seconds. He hadn't expected the Ten Thousand Vine Turtle, known for its defense, to be so... fragile. Why did he have to take his task! The Firewool Crow still had energy left. At full power in Blazing Feather Stance, its endurance was three times what it used to be. If it wasn't in an intense battle, it could extend its active time even further. It flew down, cawing proudly. It was showing off. Then it got scolded by Misty Dream Butterfly. "Gu no~!" 10 credits! It was supposed to play around for half a day, giving it a chance to test its illusions... That dumb crow broke it in just a few minutes, gu no~! What a waste, gu no~! Waste is shameful, gu no~! The Firewool Crow, still cawing, was left dumbfounded.