He tapped his wristwatch and swiped across the screen, opening a stored file.
[Basic Biological Theory]
One of the three foundational subjects aspiring alchemists had to master.
After much deliberation, he had made his decision. He had gone out of his way to purchase basic knowledge about supernatural abilities through the Patrol Bureau's internal channels.
Unlike expensive and rare martial arts techniques, this sort of basic knowledge was relatively widespread and affordable. He had gotten it for just a thousand Alliance Credits.
"Potions have more nutritional energy than exotic beast meat, and their effects are more targeted."
"If I can take them in large quantities, my Potential Progress will surely increase faster. I can also bring [Predatory Growth] to its full potential..."
A thought flashed through his mind. Lu Chao kept moving, swiping his finger across the screen to open the file.
He had always felt an inexplicable pressure hanging over Prism Ring City, making it hard to breathe.
So all he wanted was to become stronger as quickly as possible.
He could study alchemy during the spare moments on duty without delaying his martial training.
If he made real progress, perhaps it would bring him a pleasant surprise.
He began scrolling through the file.
Most of it covered the human body's biological structure, metabolic pathways, and detailed descriptions of various common exotic beasts...
Time slipped by, and Lu Chao became somewhat engrossed in his reading.
Chen Xiao returned during that time but didn't disturb him. Aside from grumbling that soda had gone up in price, he said nothing else.
It was noon, and the warm sun shone overhead.
Vroom!!
An engine roared as a blue Feast sports car sped down the street and pulled up outside a restaurant called Fortune House.
Just seconds later,
a parking attendant came