A Way to Earn Academic Credits

Lu Chuan gained a new understanding of how the academy could be exploitative.

Just a few dishes and they wanted some academy credits.

If he were to gorge himself, wouldn't it cost over ten credits?

If even eating is this expensive, how do the academy students survive?

"Feeling like it's too expensive?"

Chen Mo, standing beside him, chuckled, "These prices are quite normal. After all, the food in the cafeteria uses real ingredients."

"This rice is First-Rank Spirit Rice. Consuming it for a long time is beneficial for cultivation."

"These vegetables are Spirit Medicine that aids in cultivation!"

"As for the meat, it's the flesh and blood of the Myriad Races."

"Now, do you still feel it's expensive?"

After Chen Mo's explanation, Lu Chuan took another look at the meal in his hands.

These weren't just dishes; they were practically potions!

No wonder they were so expensive.

"Of course, there are cheaper dishes too. The regular cafeteria is next door, and you can eat there for ten years with just one credit."

"But then again, why are we here at the cafeteria? Isn't it just to eat? We're using these meals, which are comparable to potions, to improve our cultivation."

"If you want to survive and even stand out in the academy, cutting back isn't the way; you need to learn how to earn more," Chen Mo said leisurely.

"Earn more? How?" Lu Chuan looked at Chen Mo.

"There are many ways."

Chen Mo listed them one by one, "For example, taking on missions, ranking on the Dragon Tiger Ranking, fulfilling faction course requirements, completing monthly exams, final exams, and advancement exams can all earn you massive points."

"However, those are too far off for us and require a lot of time and effort."

"For you, if you want to earn credits quickly, it's better to focus on alchemy."

"Alchemy?" Lu Chuan's eyes lit up. That was his specialty!

"Yes, alchemy!"

Chen Mo smiled, "Alchemy is the most profitable business, even at Azure Dragon Academy."

"As you know, besides the academy students, Azure Dragon Academy also houses hundreds of thousands of soldiers, the Azure Dragon Guards."

"These soldiers fight, cultivate, and heal on the Starry Sky Battlefield. Which of these doesn't require potions?"

"Because of this, the academy purchases large quantities of potions daily, and many Alchemists have become wealthy because of it."

"Our Alchemists within the academy have a locational advantage and can also earn massive credits."

Lu Chuan didn't know much about the Azure Dragon Guards, only that they were soldiers specifically recruited by Azure Dragon Academy for the Starry Sky Battlefield.

However, even without understanding the Azure Dragon Guards, Lu Chuan knew that potions were essential to maintaining their combat effectiveness.

Thinking about it this way, the academy indeed needed a huge amount of potions.

"Of course, I don't recommend you do business with the academy. Most of the potions the Azure Dragon Guards need are low-grade, with low profit margins."

"If you really want to make money, you should do business with your fellow students."

"The students at Azure Dragon Academy are at least Fourth-Rank Martial Artists. The cheapest potions they need cost millions."

"Some potions required by prodigies can even be worth hundreds of millions in Dragon Country Currency!"

"As long as you can close one deal, you can eat at the cafeteria every day without issue."

As he said this, Chen Mo's eyes showed a hint of envy, regretting that he wasn't an Alchemist and could only watch enviously.

"Doing business with students?"

Lu Chuan remained silent.

This business seemed very profitable, but there were two problems.

The first problem was that Lu Chuan could only refine Spirit Gathering Potions and Spirit Replenishing Potions at the moment, and the prodigies of Azure Dragon Academy would definitely look down on them.

The second problem was that even if Lu Chuan could refine high-grade potions, he wouldn't have a sales channel.

As if sensing Lu Chuan's thoughts, Chen Mo suddenly said, "Are you perhaps worrying about how to sell your potions?"

"Ahem, my older sister is a teacher in the Dragon Guard Department, and she has extensive connections. If you trust me, why not let me be your go-between?"

"Just give me a small fee for my trouble then."

Lu Chuan looked at Chen Mo with a strange expression, "So, after all that talking, you just want to be a salesperson?"

"Can't be helped, I'm poor." Chen Mo played the victim, "If I weren't poor, I would have moved into the villa district long ago."

"But don't worry, I'm not greedy at all. Just give me a 5% profit share on each deal."

Honestly, Lu Chuan was a little tempted.

A 5% profit share in exchange for access to Chen Mo's sister's connections was a deal that wouldn't lose money.

Unfortunately, he couldn't refine high-grade spirit medicines, so he had to painfully give up.

Seeing Lu Chuan's silence, Chen Mo thought he had asked for too high a price and quickly said, "If you feel like you're losing out, I can give you some extra benefits."

"My sister and I also moonlight in other businesses, including intelligence, spirit medicines, treasures, cultivation techniques, and more."

"As long as you agree, I can authorize it, and we'll give you goods worth one hundred academic credits for free every year, and you can pick whatever you want."

"This is already a very high level of sincerity, isn't it?"

Hearing this, Lu Chuan smiled and shook his head, "It's not that I'm greedy, it's just that I can currently only refine First-Rank spirit medicines, and I'm afraid I won't be able to do business with the geniuses of the academy."

Knowing Lu Chuan's concerns, Chen Mo also breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Mo immediately smiled and said, "What's the big deal? It's not too late for us to do business when you can refine high-grade potions later."

"Besides, who knows, someone might need low-grade potions."

Since Chen Mo had said that, Lu Chuan no longer hesitated.

No matter how he looked at it, this was a win-win business.

Lu Chuan immediately nodded, "Then I'll be counting on your patronage from now on, Boss Chen."

"Not at all, it's Master Lu who should be counting on my patronage," Chen Mo grinned.

After chatting for a while, Chen Mo seemed to remember something and asked, "Lu Chuan, take some time to go to the Alchemist faction and get your alchemist identity certified."

"As long as the certification is successful, the academy will not only reward you with academic credits but also give you some potion recipes."

"The higher the grade of your certification, the better the academy's rewards will be."

"This is a great opportunity to get something for nothing, Lu Chuan, you can't miss it."

"Understood," Lu Chuan nodded, "I'll go get certified after I finish eating."

"Oh, right, do you know where in the academy I can buy the flesh and blood of the Myriad Races?"

Lu Chuan wanted to buy the flesh and blood of the Myriad Races naturally to increase his proficiency in the Sky Swallowing Art.

The amount of flesh and blood from the Myriad Races in the cafeteria's meals was too small. If he wanted to increase his proficiency in the Sky Swallowing Art this way, he didn't know how much money he would waste.

"Buy Myriad Race meat? I have some here."

"Given our relationship, I'll give you a 20% discount."

"Tell me, which kind do you want?"

Lu Chuan quickly said, "Thousand Mountain Bull, or other Myriad Race meat that tastes good. It should be Third-Rank, and preferably a bit cheaper."

"You do have quite a few requests," Chen Mo patted his chest and said, "But they're all minor matters. Leave it to me, don't worry."

"I wouldn't dare guarantee anything else, but the price will definitely be cheaper than the market price."

"Alright, I'll leave it to you. I'll pre-order a hundred catties," Lu Chuan nodded.

"What? You want that much?"

"No problem, I can get it for you!"

Chen Mo was a bit shocked at first, but then he thought about it. The other party was the buyer, and he could buy as much as he wanted.

If he managed everything, did he still want to do business?

After the two of them finalized the details of their transaction, they quickly finished their meals and then sped towards the Alchemy Faction.