Kun Kun Information Bureau

The pressure of being targeted by various factions ultimately transformed into Lin Kun's motivation to frantically earn points and become stronger. He looked at the mouth-watering goods in the system mall, then at his meager 65 points, and a sense of urgency arose.

"Just doing missions is too passive, I need to proactively expand my revenue!" Lin Kun pondered. "I got a taste of success selling information during practical classes, which shows that information asymmetry is wealth! There are so many students at Nuoding Academy, with so many daily needs..."

A bold plan took shape in his mind – he would become a professional information broker! Not only would he sell information on Spirit Beasts and herbs, but he could also expand his business: for example, which shops were having sales, which teachers preferred certain answer styles, or even... help deliver harmless little notes?

No sooner said than done! He once again used his spare time to frequent the library, not only reading the Spirit Beast Illustrated Guide but also geographical records, local chronicles, and even some odd tales, continuously enriching the database of his Book Spirit. At the same time, he secretly paid attention to various rumors and whispers within the academy, quietly recording them using his Book Spirit's record function.

After the preparatory work was completed, he posted a new "advertisement" in an inconspicuous corner of the academy's bulletin board:

[Kun Kun Information Bureau · Grand Opening Sale!] — If you can't think of it, I can find it (limited to Nuoding City and its surroundings)!

Main Services:

1. Spirit Beast Knowledge Consultation: Weaknesses, habits, and distribution of common Spirit Beasts (price negotiable, depending on difficulty).

2. Herb and Mineral Identification: Free preliminary assessment, precise identification for a fee (includes collection advice).

3. Mission Strategy Guides: Tips for clearing various practical classes and assessment missions (great value for money).

4. Convenient Lifestyle Information: Shop discounts, teacher preferences, lost item searches (fair prices).

5. Custom Information Requests: Priced based on content difficulty and risk (requires a deposit, non-refundable).

Contact Person: Lin Kun (Seventh Dormitory) Reputation Guaranteed! Honest dealings! The Bureau reserves the final right of interpretation!

The advertisement caused another small stir within the academy.

"Kun Kun Information Bureau? Why does that name sound so weird?" "Lin Kun? It's him again! Can he really find out so much stuff?" "They even have lifestyle information? Help me ask if Teacher Wang prefers students to write long or short essays!" "I want to know when that blacksmith shop on the west side will have a sale..."

There were doubts, and there were those who just wanted to watch, but there were also those with genuine needs. Soon, Lin Kun's "business" started to pick up.

The first client was a shy girl who wanted to inquire about the growing location of a rare herb called "Moonlight Moss" as a gift for her sick mother. Lin Kun recalled the records in his Book Spirit and used his Insight Skill to quietly sense the girl's emotions (confirming she wasn't lying). He then told her a possible location at a very low price. The girl thanked him profusely and left.

[Ding! Helping others, spreading knowledge, a minor alteration to the plot. Reward: 5 Plot Breakdown Points.]

Lin Kun was surprised, he got points for this too? Although it was a small amount, every little bit counted!

Next, a few more people came asking for mission strategies and teacher preferences. Lin Kun easily answered them using his Book Spirit's records and his own observations, earning a few more Silver Spirit Coins and some points.

His "business" gradually began to flourish. Although the "Kun Kun Information Bureau" had a slightly awkward name, it gained some fame among the lower-year students due to its reliable information and relatively fair prices.

Of course, this also attracted more attention.

Xiao Wu was a frequent visitor to the Information Bureau, but she mainly came to pet Little White and casually get some information like "where the freshest carrots are." Tang San would occasionally come, expressionlessly purchasing information about rare metals or the characteristics of Spirit Beasts, then falling into thought as if conducting some research. Ning Rongrong sent someone with a list detailing several extremely obscure, even dangerous-sounding herbs and minerals, requesting detailed information. Lin Kun knew the request was not simple at a glance. He braced himself and quoted an outrageously high price, but to his surprise, the other party paid the deposit without batting an eye. Lin Kun had to stay up all night flipping through books, barely managing to provide some information and earning another sum (and points), but he also felt himself getting deeper into trouble.