4: Chapter 4: The Power of Money – Just Pay Up!

The Bund in Magic City, the most prosperous business district in the world, was home to various shops dominated by professionals.

In its core area, there was a very luxurious and imposing storefront.

Not only was it cast entirely from gold and shining brightly, but there were also two lifelike black jade Qilin statues at the entrance.

Their eyes exuded a faint, lingering pressure.

Inside the door stood two rows of beautiful scenery.

Each one of them had a slender figure, exquisite makeup, and was over 1.75 meters tall. They were all dressed in well-tailored professional attire with black silk hip-hugging skirts, and their long, straight legs were dazzling to behold.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, the two rows of black-stockinged service attendants bowed simultaneously, their crisp, synchronized voices ringing out.

"Welcome, Young Master!"

This scene instantly attracted the attention of all the passersby.

"Damn, who is that?"

"You don't recognize him? That's the real young master of the Treasure Pavilion, the son of the City Lord of Magic City, and the grandson of Old Master Lu—Lu Yuan!"

"Hiss—no wonder he has such a grand presence!"

Being watched by so many people made Lu Yuan feel a bit socially awkward, so he quickly waved his hand and walked into the shop.

"Keep it low-key, keep it low-key."

A store manager wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a suit had long received orders from Li Muyao and had been waiting for a long time.

"Young Master, please come in."

He then led Lu Yuan to the top floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

It was extremely spacious, even a bit empty.

The entire floor only had a few dozen glass display cases, each lined with red velvet.

Various treasures of heaven and earth were displayed inside.

The prices were also quite exaggerated, with the cheapest ones starting at 5 million.

"Young Master, these are all treasures of heaven and earth of Tier 5 and above."

"This is a Life Fruit, a Tier 5 treasure. Consuming it can slightly increase your Magic Pet's constitution and base health regeneration speed. The price is 8 million."

"The Core of the Earth, a Tier 6 treasure, can increase a Magic Pet's health. The price is 12 million. Also, this item..."

Lu Yuan waved his hand. "No need to introduce them. Pack up all the ones with life attributes and take them."

"Ah?"

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

"No, no."

"Right, also bring a box of life-attribute magic crystals."

The store manager respectfully replied, "Very well, Young Master, I will prepare that for you right away."

Soon, the table in the VIP room was piled high with various treasures of heaven and earth.

Lu Yuan patted the Slime on the head.

"Little guy, eat up."

"Once you finish these, you'll become stronger, and I can take you to grind monsters."

Although the Slime was drooling, it was refusing.

"No... Master, I am not a gluttonous Slime. Even if I die today, I will not eat a single bite!"

"Hmm... so delicious."

Yet, the tempting aroma was something the Slime simply couldn't control itself against.

It bit right into the Life Fruit.

'Wuwuwu, is this my last meal?'

'I need to eat more. I can't die as a starving ghost!'

Lu Yuan rolled his eyes, but his attention was on the system notifications.

[Your Magic Pet Slime has consumed the Tier 5 treasure 'Life Fruit', Constitution + 9]

[Your Magic Pet Slime has consumed the Tier 5 treasure 'Core of the Earth', Health + 100]

[Your Magic Pet Slime...]

The human body is weak, so the amount of treasures one can absorb is very limited.

Magic Pets are different. Although the Slime is only a Bronze-rank Magic Pet, it can absorb quite a few treasures.

Before long, the Slime had eaten all these treasures clean.

The little guy's attributes had undergone earth-shattering changes.

[Slime] [Race Rank: Bronze Low-rank] [Level: 1] [Health: 5640] [Mana: 100] [Attack Power: 1] [Skill: Self-Regeneration (Low Rank)] [Hextech Rune: Silver · Dive Bombing] ...

The store manager waiting on the side nearly had his eyes pop out.

A Level 1 Slime with 5640 health? Even a Level 5 boss might not have this level, right?

Heaven-defying, simply too heaven-defying!!

But for just this bit of stats, it consumed hundreds of millions worth of treasures!!! What a waste!

Lu Yuan nodded slightly.

The Slime's Self-destruct can deal True Damage equal to 10% of its own health.

5640 health means 564 points of True Damage.

Let alone small monsters, even a boss might not be able to withstand that.

The Slime patted its round, ball-like belly.

"Master, I really can't eat anymore."

This was already the Slime's limit.

The rest would have to rely on 'Hextech Rune'.

After the Slime reached Level 10, it could choose another Hextech Rune.

If it could activate the Self-destruct synergy, the damage would definitely be even higher!

By then, he would also be able to summon new Magic Pets and choose new Hextech Rune combinations.

He had already thought it out: if he summoned an assassin, he'd go for a Shrink Engine + Giant Slayer.

If he summoned a tank, he'd go for Heartsteel + Tank Engine + Goliath Giant.

Even if he could only summon the lowest-level Magic Pet, with the Hextech Rune and his money power,

he was confident in raising the weakest Magic Pet into the most monstrous existence! Becoming the strongest Summoner in history!

Lu Yuan's eyes shone.

Lying flat is one thing, but if he could become stronger while lying flat and also make his parents proud, why not?

The parents in this life were truly impeccable to Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan didn't want to disappoint them either.

Then, starting from tomorrow's Novice Dungeon, he would start by stunning everyone and shocking the world.

...

With its stats skyrocketing, the Slime also became puffed up.

Its jelly-like, bouncy body stood straight, and its little bead-like eyes were full of pride.

'Who else!!!'

'Master, go call the boss over for me. Let me show it a thing or two.'

Lu Yuan glanced at it.

"Fine, I'm getting ready to head out of the city now."

Hearing that his master was serious, the Slime instantly wilted, and little pearls of tears welled up in its small eyes.

'Master, I'm not ready yet!' 'I don't want to go kill monsters, I want to go home and lie flat!'

Lu Yuan laughed. "Don't worry, you won't have to move at all."

Slime: ???

It froze for two seconds, then suddenly kicked its legs and lay directly in Lu Yuan's palm, rolling its eyes to play dead.

'I'm playing dead. The master can't force a "corpse" to grind monsters, right?'

Looking at its clumsy acting, Lu Yuan revealed an evil smile.

"It's fine, you don't need to move. When the time comes, I'll just chop you into pieces and throw you into the monster horde."

Slime: 'I'm shaking with anger!' 'I want human rights!' 'I want freedom!' 'I oppose oppression!'

"Objection overruled."

Lu Yuan put the Slime directly into his pocket.

...

...

At Lu Family Manor, in a luxurious bedroom, Li Muyao lay lazily on the bed, a few fine beads of sweat gathering on her nose.

"City Lord Lu, your strength has improved even further."

"Of course."

City Lord Lu Feng grinned, revealing his white teeth.

Just then, the vibration of a phone rang out.

City Lord Lu Feng picked up the phone, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Bai Zhi?"

Li Muyao also became serious.

Bai Zhi was the guardian City Lord Lu Feng had arranged for Lu Yuan.

Calling at this time, it was likely related to Lu Yuan.

Answering the phone, a cold, clear voice came from the other side.

"City Lord, the Young Master is preparing to leave the city to level up."

Upon hearing this, Li Muyao immediately became nervous.

"The wilderness is very dangerous..."

"Don't worry." City Lord Lu Feng gently patted Li Muyao's hand. "Since the child wants to work hard, we must support him."

He then said to the phone, "Bai Zhi, it is time to take up your responsibilities as a guardian. Since you are also a Summoner, you will be Lu Yuan's mentor."

"Yes, City Lord."

Just as City Lord Lu Feng was about to hang up, Li Muyao suddenly snatched the phone away.

"Bai Zhi, I leave my son in your hands."

"Remember, you must ensure his safety. If there is even a sliver of a threat to him, eliminate it directly—no mercy. If anything happens, I, Li Muyao, will take responsibility!"

As she spoke, the smile on her face vanished, replaced by an awe-inspiring killing intent.

This Great Elemental Mage, who hadn't made a move in over a decade and had focused solely on managing the Treasure Pavilion, only revealed the terrifying pressure of a high-tier professional when her son's safety was involved.

"Rest assured, Madam. I will do everything in my power to ensure the Young Master's safety!"

After hanging up, the bedroom fell into a brief silence.

A long while later, City Lord Lu Feng regained his composure and looked at Li Muyao.

"Since our son is working so hard, we as parents cannot slack off either."

"Come, wife, let's have another spar."

Elemental light bloomed in Li Muyao's eyes. "Alright."

"But this time, you aren't allowed to use Berserk skills. The house is about to collapse..."