Didn't expect this, huh? I actually did it!

Li Yu couldn't help but laugh at Asuna's teasing, though he felt relieved once he remembered her spatial backpack.

After all, if he had one of those, he would probably be carrying even more than she was. It had to be said that the thing was truly convenient; it looked like he would have to get one for himself in the future.

"It's always right to bring a bit more. I just brought some daily necessities and the Red Potion and Blue Potion I made yesterday," Li Yu said as he started heading toward the school.

Hearing Li Yu mention the Red Potion and Blue Potion, Asuna recalled the two scents she had caught a whiff of yesterday.

"Did you really spend yesterday researching special-flavored Red Potion and Blue Potion?" Asuna asked, feeling a bit curious.

She hadn't gone down to disturb him yesterday, so she didn't know if Li Yu had succeeded or failed. In truth, Asuna was quite curious.

"Yes, I've finished them. I made the Red Potion strawberry-flavored and the Blue Potion blueberry-flavored," Li Yu nodded, not bothering to hide it.

Li Yu believed that girls like Asuna would probably prefer these fruit-flavored Red Potion and Blue Potion.

"For real?" Hearing that Li Yu had actually finished them, Asuna was stunned. Did he really succeed?

"Of course it's real. If you don't believe me, I'll show you." With that, Li Yu stopped, pulled his backpack to his front, unzipped it, and took out two pouches of differently colored medicinal liquid.

"Here, these two are for you. You can taste them." Li Yu handed the two pouches of Red Potion and Blue Potion to Asuna, and she didn't stand on ceremony, taking them directly.

She looked down at the potions, which seemed no different from the ones she usually bought from Li Yu, and felt a sense of absurdity.

Did Li Yu really pull it off? Thinking this, Asuna brought the pouch of Red Potion to her nose and sniffed. It really was strawberry-scented... This familiar smell left Asuna dumbfounded.

Because this was exactly the scent she had smelled in her apartment yesterday. Without hesitation, she quickly unscrewed the cap, poured a little onto her palm, and began to taste it.

The moment it touched her tongue, the sweetness of strawberries flooded her mouth. It really was strawberry-flavored... After this thought flashed through her mind, Asuna circulated her internal energy.

Soon, the liquid was absorbed, yet the taste of strawberries still lingered in her mouth.

"Ah... how did you do that?" After realizing there was nothing wrong with the potion's efficacy, Asuna looked at Li Yu in disbelief.

How was this possible? Even if she wasn't an alchemist, she knew how difficult this was. Creating potions with special flavors without increasing the cost?

Don't joke around; that was thankless work, which was why she was so shocked that Li Yu had actually managed it.

"It's evening primrose. I added evening primrose and a few other herbs. The cost didn't actually increase, but once these herbs were added, they underwent a chemical reaction with the original ingredients, resulting in this flavor." Mentioning this, Li Yu was full of confidence.

When she heard the name evening primrose, Asuna's confusion only grew. She couldn't help but ask, "Isn't evening primrose a spice? Can it actually be used to make medicine?"

It had some medicinal value, but not much, right? It was mostly used for seasoning, just like star anise and other spices.

"It is a seasoning, yes, but it's also a medicinal herb." As Li Yu walked, he explained the principles behind it to Asuna.

Although Asuna didn't fully understand, she grasped the point: Li Yu had truly found a way. It was simply incredible. Many alchemists were too lazy to research such things, yet Li Yu had actually tinkered his way to a result.

And the cost hadn't even changed; it was a miracle. Asuna felt even more shocked by Li Yu's talent.

"Make me a batch next time! I was too hasty; I can't believe you actually pulled it off. If I'd known, I would have waited!" Asuna soon began to feel distressed.

She had bought so much yesterday that it would probably last her a while. She admitted she regretted it; if she had known, she should have listened to Li Yu and waited for him to finish the special-flavored potions.

"No problem! Just let me know when you need some." Business was coming to him, wasn't it? Thinking of this, Li Yu felt wonderful.

Asuna tucked away the two pouches of potion Li Yu had given her. If she ever got tired of the taste of her current medicine, she would use these to improve it!

Yes, it was decided. When she got to school, she would let Yukinoshita and Kato have a taste, too, so they could feel regret as well. She couldn't be the only one regretting this.

The two walked and chatted all the way to school, grabbing breakfast along the way.

When they arrived at school, they ran into quite a few classmates. Like Li Yu and Asuna, these students were carrying backpacks and weapons.

Now, they were the only ones in the entire school dressed this way, which drew many eyes. What was going on with these people? Was there some kind of event?

The other classes didn't know about the situation with the Special Class. After all, their strength hadn't even reached the third rank yet, and the school had no intention of letting them participate in the Dungeon.

The two ignored the attention from those around them and headed straight for the classroom. However, when they reached the building where their classroom was located, they found that many students hadn't gone inside, but were standing downstairs instead.

Looking closely, their homeroom teacher was already waiting there. Li Yu and Asuna exchanged a glance before hurrying over.

At this moment, Zhang Li was filling out a form. The arrival of Li Yu and Asuna quickly caught her attention, especially Li Yu.

The moment Zhang Li saw Li Yu, a flash of shock crossed her eyes. She subconsciously asked, "Li Yu, have you broken through to the fourth rank?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the students who had been chatting in small groups turned their gazes toward them.

This included Asuna, who was staring at Li Yu with an incredulous expression. You broke through so quickly? Are you cheating?!

Asuna was completely stunned. How many days had it been? Li Yu's strength was already at the fourth rank? It hadn't been long since his last breakthrough, had it?

"Yes, I've broken through!" Li Yu nodded without denying it. The homeroom teacher was much stronger than him; he wasn't surprised she could tell at a glance.

"Come here!" After receiving confirmation, Zhang Li signaled for Li Yu to step forward. Although Li Yu was a bit confused, he walked up.

As soon as he got close, Zhang Li placed her hand on Li Yu's shoulder, and Li Yu felt a surge of internal energy spreading from her palm into his body.

"Don't resist!" Just as Li Yu was about to do something, Zhang Li's stern voice rang out, telling him not to move!

Seeing this, Li Yu could only obey. Fortunately, Zhang Li was quick, and it was over in a moment. Her originally stern face relaxed at that very instant!