CHAPTER 64: CHAPTER 64: BAI XIAOCHAN’S ARCHRIVAL, GET MOVING!

Upon hearing the voice, Fang Zhou hadn’t reacted yet, but Bai Xiaochan in front of him bristled immediately.

"Meng Hongzhuang, you little shorty, how dare you come and bother Fang Zhou!"

Fang Zhou turned his head, and sure enough, behind him stood a legal loli with twin ponytails, a straight waist, and a slender chest.

Meng Hongzhuang looked at Bai Xiaochan with disdain and said, "Little lamb, have you forgotten how I taught you a lesson last time?"

She then turned to Fang Zhou, her face full of admiration.

"Lord Fang, I’ve studied every one of your battle streams carefully.

As a Natural Summoner, I’m the one who has the most in common with you.

If you let me be your assistant, I dare not speak for anything else, but at least in terms of Summoning Series skills, no one has more authority than I do."

Fang Zhou had exchanged contact information with Meng Hongzhuang, but wasn’t very familiar with her.

He initially wanted to tactfully refuse this overly enthusiastic female classmate, but when he heard Meng Hongzhuang’s confidence in Summoning Series skills, his curiosity was piqued.

So, Fang Zhou tentatively asked, "Then tell me, what aspects of my Summon Skeleton can be improved?"

Without hesitation, Meng Hongzhuang said, "Lord Fang, your Sea of Skulls strategy is already in its early stages and is an overwhelming attack for general same-tier professionals, totally sufficient.

But limited by the weak individual strength of the skeletons, if facing those Rare Close Combat Professions with very strong individual combat power, it’s easy for them to find a breakthrough point.

I believe that while establishing a numerical advantage with a large number of cannon fodder, you should also appropriately summon some elite creatures.

The combination of both can produce a 1+1 greater than 2 effect."

Seeing Fang Zhou’s somewhat approving gaze, Meng Hongzhuang continued, "Additionally, Lord Fang, you also have some skills to enhance the combat power of skeletons, but they might not be very complete.

We Natural Summoners excel in this area; our predecessors have accumulated a lot of experience which should provide you with many useful insights."

Fang Zhou pondered for a moment, feeling that this twin-tailed loli had a lot to offer.

Her higher ranking in the simulation battlefield than Ye Fan the Demon Hunter also proved she was not just a person of empty words.

As an assistant, Meng Hongzhuang seemed qualified.

So, Fang Zhou extended his hand to Meng Hongzhuang and sincerely said, "Then, Hongzhuang, welcome to join our Undead Mage research group.

I’ll send you an application form later, and you can report to the lab after class today."

Meng Hongzhuang was very excited to shake Fang Zhou’s hand.

"Lord Fang, rest assured, I won’t let you down."

As she spoke, she provocatively glanced at Bai Xiaochan, whose small face behind Fang Zhou had blown up like a pufferfish, and said with implication, "At least, I’m surely stronger than a certain little lamb."

Amidst the intangible powder-keg aroma and sensing the extremely resentful gaze of Bai Xiaochan from behind, Fang Zhou nonchalantly retracted his hand and swiftly left the simulation battlefield.

Along the way, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but reveal a satisfied smile.

With the addition of Meng Hongzhuang, this queen of cramming, Bai Xiaochan, this lazy fish, shouldn’t be able to lie flat anymore, right?

Good to have it competitive, good to have it competitive!

The wisdom of one person is, after all, limited.

If you little assistants don’t go full on cramming, how can I, the main researcher, rapidly grow stronger?

...

The fulfilling day quickly passed.

After the afternoon meditation class, Fang Zhou brought Bai Xiaochan and Meng Hongzhuang to the lab.

He had already reported the recruitment of two little assistants to Su Xinyan and Lu Hu; these minor details naturally wouldn’t bother the instructors.

After routinely asking the two little assistants for some basic information, Su Xinyan, as the head of the group, directly approved their application.

Fang Zhou offered them basic pay of 10 contribution points per month.

Additionally, for each skill they helped Fang Zhou simulate or improve, they could receive a performance bonus of at least 10 contribution points.

Fang Zhou also cunningly stipulated a 5 contribution point monthly evaluation excellence award, but only one person could receive it.

His ambitious intentions were clear as day, intending to push Bai Xiaochan and Meng Hongzhuang to compete.

Hongzhuang was inherently competitive and naturally found joy in this.

On the other hand, Bai Xiaochan was also dazzled by the generous contribution points offered by Fang Zhou, temporarily unaware of the sinister intentions behind the golden thigh.

Having signed the contracts, Fang Zhou looked very satisfied at the two newly employed labors in front of him and asked, "List all the skills you currently master, so I can see which work is suitable for you."

Bai Xiaochan was the first to raise her hand, "Besides the Meditation Method, I have three other skills.

One attack skill, [Shock Wave].

One battle enhancement skill, [Heroic Hymn], which can temporarily increase the strength attribute of allied targets.

One cultivation support skill, [Lullaby], with effects that Fang Zhou is very familiar with.

Additionally, I am currently learning [Song of Triumph], which can restore spiritual power or stamina of allies, and I’m close to reaching beginner level."

After speaking, she glanced at Meng Hongzhuang with pride.

Among these four skills, apart from Shock Wave, each one was very practical.

Meng Hongzhuang, this little shorty who only knew how to summon big bears, how could she compare to her noble Chanting String!

Meng Hongzhuang snorted disdainfully upon seeing this.

"I have mastered 5 skills.

Apart from the Meditation Method, there’s [Summoned Beast], no need to elaborate more.

A control skill, [Jungle Entanglement], a beneficial skill, [Furious Howl], and a healing skill [Withered Wood Revives].

I’ve practiced these skills to a [Skilled] proficiency, and Summoned Beast has even reached [Mastery].

Meng Hongzhuang’s eyes lit with fervor, "Fang Zhou, besides being your research assistant, I can also be your combat sparring partner.

Believe me, I’m sure to satisfy you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaochan’s face darkened, suddenly feeling a sense of crisis.

Darn, how can this little shorty be so proactive!

Isn’t it delightful to earn contribution points while slacking off?

Fang Zhou paced in the office, pondering for a moment, then said, "Xiaochan, in the next week, you’re responsible for collecting powerful shield skills of apprentice-level Magic Professionals for me.

Collect at least 10 and make a comparative chart detailing the strengths and weaknesses of these skills.

If you’re unsure about something, you can discuss it with Hongzhuang or consult Instructor Su or Instructor Lu.

Then, based on the shield skills you’ve collected, propose potential directions for the improvement of [Skeleton Shield] for me.

Feel free to suggest, the more directions, the better.

Based on your research findings, I’ll attempt to improve [Skeleton Shield].

If the results are impressive, you can earn 10 contribution points as a performance bonus.

Additionally, you need to quickly learn [Song of Triumph].

From now on, you’ll need to regularly play [Lullaby] and [Song of Triumph] for me each day, for which I can give you an additional 10 contribution points monthly as compensation."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaochan clenched her small fists, brimmed with confidence, "Leave it to me, Fang Zhou."