3: Chapter 3 I'm not pretending anymore, I'm laying my cards on the table!

Before returning home, Lu Yuan had already made up his mind.

Although he was cheating, anyone who had played Hextech Brawl knew.

Most of those truly overpowered runes required 'stacking'.

How exhausting it would be to stack them himself.

It was better to let his family provide resources to help him get through the early stages.

So he could just enjoy the fun directly.

It would be sheer bliss. Thus, Lu Yuan laid his cards on the table.

"My profession is different from ordinary Summoners.

I cannot connect to other worlds like other Summoners.

However, I have acquired a special ability.

This ability allows me to bestow some special skills upon my Magic Pet."

City Lord Lu Feng and Li Muyao exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

"!!!"

"Could it be a profession mutation?"

"It's very likely."

Lu Yuan paused for a moment and nodded in agreement.

This was perfect for helping him cover up the 'Hextech Rune System'.

After all, something like a system was far too shocking.

It would also be quite troublesome to explain.

But even so, the three of them were stunned.

"Xiao Yuan, wait a moment."

Lu Zhentian immediately realized the gravity of the situation.

"First, activate the manor's defensive formations."

As his voice fell, over a dozen layers of defensive formations, each with different phenomena, appeared one after another, enveloping the entire manor.

At this moment, this was the safest place in the world.

Aside from their family, no fifth person would hear this secret.

Lu Yuan explained the Slime's 'Self-destruct' skill in detail.

"I tried it out on the way back and bestowed a special skill upon the Slime."

"The Slime can cause True Damage through Self-destruct."

"It's that kind of damage that ignores defense and ignores resistance!"

City Lord Lu Feng and Li Muyao both gasped, the surprise on their faces instantly turning into ecstasy.

Lu Zhentian was also astonished.

"Self-destruct?"

"True Damage?!"

True Damage is the most noble type of damage among all damage types.

It is a power that even legendary professionals cannot master.

Lu Yuan could actually enable the weakest Magic Pet, the Slime, to master this power.

It was unbelievable.

Lu Zhentian, City Lord Lu Feng, and Li Muyao did not have the slightest doubt about Lu Yuan's words.

They only had trust.

There was no reason; it was simply because Lu Yuan was their child.

City Lord Lu Feng slapped his thigh hard, the shock on his face instantly turning into ecstasy.

"Good! Good! Good!"

"As expected of my, City Lord Lu Feng's, son."

Li Muyao reached out and patted Lu Yuan's head, her expression filled with a bit more gratification.

Lu Yuan had thought his grandfather and parents would believe him.

But he didn't expect... they didn't even ask.

So he dropped another bombshell.

"This ability is not a one-time thing; I should be able to choose more skills in the future."

"!!!"

"!!!"

All three of them were deeply moved.

Li Muyao's expression became increasingly grave.

"Xiao Yuan, you must keep this matter a secret. Do not tell anyone else besides us."

The unconditional trust from his parents and grandfather moved Lu Yuan deeply.

He nodded heavily.

"Mom, Dad, Grandfather, rest assured."

"I will work hard. I want to let everyone know that there are no cowards in the Lu family."

Li Muyao's eyes turned red.

"My son has grown up and is sensible now."

Lu Zhentian also revealed a kind smile and rubbed Lu Yuan's head.

"Next, we will help you level up so you can better test your ability."

"Right!"

City Lord Lu Feng and Li Muyao said in unison.

After chatting for a while longer, Li Muyao waved her hand generously.

"No matter how strong a skill is, it needs numerical support."

"The Slime's biggest weakness is its base stats being too low."

"We must arrange the best resources for it."

"Go on, eat whatever you want from all the natural treasures in the Treasure Pavilion."

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up. "Thank you to the most beautiful and generous mom in the whole world!"

"You're just a smooth talker." Li Muyao shook her head helplessly.

Lu Yuan waved to his parents and left the house, carrying the Slime.

"Little guy, you're about to become stronger. Are you excited?"

The Slime's body twisted frantically.

"Not excited, not excited at all!!"

"I don't want to eat natural treasures, I don't want to nourish my body, I don't want to become stronger."

"I just want to be a weak Slime."

"I want to slack off!!"

The Slime was very clear about its racial limitations.

Even if it ate all the natural treasures in the world, it would still be trash.

It would only add unnecessary risk.

It was better to just lie flat.

"Master, you just said that being small is also cute. It's only been a few minutes and you're already tired of me."

"Master, you've changed."

Lu Yuan felt helpless.

Little guy.

The past is the past, and now is now.

I would really like to let you lie flat too.

But the problem now is, only if you work hard can I better slack off.

...

After Lu Yuan left, Lu Zhentian also got up and left.

He went to find a way to solve the defects caused by Lu Yuan's 'profession mutation'.

City Lord Lu Feng grinned, revealing an excited smile.

"I said it, how could my, City Lord Lu Feng's, seed be so trashy?"

Li Muyao rolled her eyes significantly.

"I'm still a bit worried about our son."

This world is too dangerous.

If Lu Yuan were willing to lie flat, they could naturally protect him for a lifetime of peace.

But if he embarks on the path of a professional, he cannot avoid facing various terrifying monsters.

City Lord Lu Feng carelessly patted his wife's shoulder.

"There is a saying: if a son has mediocre aptitude, let him stay by your side; if he has extraordinary talent, hand him over to the country."

"If he is a dragon, you cannot raise him like a worm!"

"But we can't let our son risk his life against monsters with just a Slime."

"There are guardians, so just put your heart at ease."

City Lord Lu Feng suddenly withdrew his gaze, leaned close to Li Muyao, and his expression became a bit lecherous.

"Wife, you say our genes are so excellent."

"Should we work harder?"

Li Muyao blushed and lightly punched him.

"What nonsense are you talking about~ It's broad daylight, have some decency!"