While he was studying it, Wei Kai suddenly noticed that the Elixir Shard in his backpack had lit up.

“Can this thing be used?”

He was stunned for a moment, then picked up the “Elixir Powder” and placed it on top of the Elixir Shard.

The next moment, the two overlapped and instantly completed the fusion.

“It’s done!”

A brand new “Elixir” appeared in his backpack.

Along with it came the corresponding description.

"Elixir with Rich Aura: After consumption, you can gain 1 skill point. Each person can consume it a maximum of three times."

“Indeed!”

Seeing this description, Wei Kai immediately thought of what Tian Xiaoling had told him.

It was exactly as Tian Xiaoling had said.

One Elixir could increase one skill point, and a maximum of three could be consumed.

For any profession, skill points were extremely precious.

No one would ever dislike having too many skills.

Wei Kai was no exception.

After reading the description, he took it out without hesitation and swallowed it in one gulp.

A moment later, the data panel showed a prompt: Consumed Elixir, gained 1 skill point!

Besides the initial skill point given, subsequent points could only be obtained every five levels.

Wei Kai had used that initial point to learn the “Bonfire” skill.

The skill point obtained after reaching level five had not yet been used.

Now that he had gained another point, he suddenly felt much richer.

“This way, when I go back, I can learn two skills at once.” Wei Kai excitedly clenched his fists.

However, should he go back now to learn skills and improve his combat power?

Or should he continue grinding monsters first and then go back after dark?

He hesitated for a moment and then glanced at the time on his phone.

Just then, his phone suddenly vibrated, and then the ringtone sounded.

“Ling Jie?”

Seeing the name on the caller ID, Wei Kai was momentarily stunned, but quickly pressed the answer button.

“Hello, Ling Jie, is something wrong?”

“Are you free?”

On the other end of the phone, Tian Xiaoling’s tone was quite excited.

“Uh, I’m still out here grinding monsters and leveling up,” Wei Kai said truthfully.

“What exactly is it?”

“Our shop has already opened!” Tian Xiaoling exclaimed loudly, “It’s selling like hotcakes right now! Several recipe books were snatched up as soon as they were released…”

“Ah? That fast!”

Wei Kai was a little surprised, not expecting that the other party had managed to set up the shop in just one day.

They had even already opened for business.

This speed… could only be described as professional.

“Yes, it is.”

Tian Xiaoling excitedly said, “The inventory here is almost sold out. If you have any new good items you’ve acquired, hurry back to restock.”

“Oh, and let me secretly tell you some good news!”

“What?”

“Uh… no! I’ll tell you in person when you get back!”

“…”

Wei Kai was speechless for a moment. Why was she being so mysterious?

He looked at the items in his backpack; he had accumulated quite a lot, so it was indeed time to go back and restock.

“Then… should I go back now?”

“Yes, yes, hurry back. I’ll wait for you at the market entrance!”

After Tian Xiaoling finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

Putting away his phone, Wei Kai looked up at the sky again.

“Forget it, that’s enough for today.”

The purpose of going out of the city today was originally to farm equipment.

He hadn't farmed many ordinary monsters, but he had killed quite a few elite monsters and bosses, and the equipment they dropped made him very satisfied.

This trip had already been fruitful.

After going back, he could hand over the goods in his backpack to Tian Xiaoling, and then use the remaining time to find Wu Yi and Li Changlin to give them those recipe books and jewelry crafting skill books.

“Alright, let’s go back then.”

Without delay, Wei Kai quickly left the Wild Boar Forest and got into a car heading back to the city.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at the West Township Market station.

As soon as Wei Kai got out of the car, he saw Tian Xiaoling’s figure in the crowd.

Perhaps to celebrate the opening of the shop, Tian Xiaoling was dressed very beautifully today.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain cheongsam, paired with her slender and tall figure, along with shiny black stockings and high heels, made anyone who saw her feel their blood surge.

Wei Kai couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Just then, Tian Xiaoling also noticed him and quickly waved, “Hey, Xiao Kai!”

“Coming.”

Wei Kai quickly responded and then hurried to meet her.

“Come on, I’ll take you to the shop.”

Tian Xiaoling immediately took his arm, holding on quite tightly, as if afraid he might break free.

At that moment, Wei Kai suddenly felt his hand being firmly squeezed by a soft mass, and his face instantly turned red.

“Ling Jie, do you really need to make such a big fuss?”

“I came specifically to welcome you!”

Tian Xiaoling giggled, changing from her usual aloof style, and playfully said, “You are the major shareholder of our shop.”

“I’m just an employee,” Wei Kai said with a wry smile.

“From now on, you won’t be.”

Tian Xiaoling suddenly leaned in, looked at his face, and asked, “Do you know how much money the shop has already earned?”

“How much?”

“Let me tell you quietly…”

Tian Xiaoling lowered her voice, and the sweet, soft air gently wafted over.

“Seven million!”

“Ah?”

Wei Kai was a bit confused at first, but upon hearing the number “seven million,” he instantly sobered up.

“No way! It can sell for that much money?”

“Why not?”

Tian Xiaoling blinked and smiled, “Let me tell you another piece of good news… that Nine Revolutions Large Intestine sold for five million!”

“Ah, this…”

Wei Kai was stunned.

He never expected that a legendary recipe book could sell for so much money.

Wasn't this too exaggerated?

At that moment, he couldn't help but think of Peng Shu, Wu Yi’s father.

Peng Shu had worked hard for half his life, finally accumulating four hundred thousand gold coins, and gritted his teeth to buy a common “Spicy Rabbit Meat” recipe book.

However, the price of a legendary recipe book was more than ten times his life's savings.

In other words, to buy this recipe book, Peng Shu would have to save money for at least ten lifetimes!

The disparity between people…

Wei Kai couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

“What’s wrong? Are you unhappy?”

Tian Xiaoling beside him noticed his change in mood and quickly asked, “Do you think it sold too cheaply? Actually, this price is already very high. If someone wasn't in a hurry to buy it, we wouldn’t have set such a high price…”

“No… I’m just a little emotional.”

Wei Kai quickly explained, then shook his head and smiled, “I also didn’t expect that a recipe book I casually found would sell for such a high price.”

“This one recipe book is already enough for me to achieve financial freedom.”

“Financial freedom?”

Tian Xiaoling suddenly paused, then smiled, “You don’t just have that little ambition, do you?”

In this era where games descended into reality, and all people became Battle Professionals to fight against monsters, financial freedom had no meaning whatsoever.

Because no one could afford to lie flat.

Lying flat meant giving up combat and shifting the pressure of survival onto others.

As Battle Professionals, the meaning of life was only one—that was to fight!