Chapter 6

After readjusting his state, the experiment continued.

Xiao Bai Xiao glanced at the data on Lin Tai's wristwatch.

The first successful release of the Flame Ripple cost Lin Tai about 100 magic points.

"Release it again, this time increase the magic output to between 150 and 200."

After saying that, Xiao Bai Xiao ran thirty meters away: "You can start now!"

This time, Lin Tai participated in the experiment more seriously.

If Xiao Bai Xiao's project really succeeds,

the benefits will be unimaginably huge.

As Xiao Bai Xiao's first test subject,

if he could maintain a good relationship with Xiao Bai Xiao, in the future, after his death,

having Xiao Bai Xiao take care of his son shouldn't be too difficult.

Boom—

After successfully releasing the second Flame Ripple,

Lin Tai first looked at his wristwatch.

"Magic consumption: 185, effective impact range: about 13 meters, temperature in the impact area: about 680°C."

Xiao Bai Xiao nodded and recorded the data.

"Increase the magic output again, to between 200 and 250."

In the following experiments, Lin Tai was very cooperative.

Until Lin Tai's magic was depleted three times,

Xiao Bai Xiao meticulously recorded all the data.

Without a doubt, the Flame Ripple magic was fully developed.

"Xiao Bai, is this a new power system?"

"Hmm." Xiao Bai Xiao nodded: "But it's not yet perfect, the attack methods are still too单一, the data is also very limited, and there's no complete level classification."

This was inevitable, as Xiao Bai Xiao's funds were tight.

He had to work hard every day to maintain the research funds.

And this kind of research funding was a bottomless pit.

The test subject was only Lin Tai, and Xiao Bai Xiao wanted to find more people, but he didn't have the money.

Lin Tai, looking at the stern-faced Xiao Bai Xiao, asked with some concern: "Is there any flaw in this new power system?"

Xiao Bai Xiao shook his head: "Not yet, I'm thinking about something else."

"What is it?"

"Is hair transplant expensive?"

...

Xiao Bai Xiao was still very concerned about his lost hair.

Although he wasn't handsome, he couldn't accept the fact that he was ugly.

Lin Tai took a sip of beer and comforted him: "Xiao Bai, your hair will grow back soon, as long as the roots aren't damaged. Come, let's have a drink."

"No, I have to go to work soon, I can't drink."

It wasn't that he couldn't drink, but Xiao Bai Xiao was determined to work hard today and earn the money for the hair transplant as soon as possible.

By the way, is there a hair growth spell in magic?

Should I develop one myself?

...

Ding—

Side Quest: Derivative Magic.

Develop a magic system outside of elemental magic.

Requirement: At least one non-elemental magic, along with complete data and theory.

...

Another troublesome matter.

Just as he had this thought,

the system task appeared promptly.

His time was already tight,

and now he had another side quest.

"Xiao Bai, isn't your shift in the evening? It's only noon now."

"The outer city defense patrol team has found that the beast herds have been very active recently, and there might be a large-scale attack, so I need to go and prepare in advance."

Although Xiao Bai Xiao was a bricklayer, he was also an important position in the city defense.

Not to mention contributions, at least Xiao Bai Xiao didn't want his current life rhythm to be disrupted.

If the beast herds broke through the Taiyong City defenses, it would be a devastating blow to the inner city.

Lin Tai frowned: "How large?"

"I'm just a bricklayer, how would I know? I just heard it from the idle chatter during breaks." Xiao Bai Xiao was actually quite worried.

Because in that environment, everyone's emotions were written on their faces.

Even the city defense soldiers and officers were very serious.

For days, they all looked like someone owed them millions.

This kind of mood was contagious.

"Recently, some people speculate that the scale might reach the level of three years ago," Xiao Bai Xiao guessed.

He didn't know the specifics of three years ago, after all, he had only been in this world for a short time.

But the tragedy of three years ago left many records and information.

Xiao Bai Xiao couldn't help but know.

Xiao Bai Xiao didn't want to change himself, didn't want to change his life rhythm, and didn't want to die.

But he didn't have the ability to influence the big picture.

So he could only work hard to the best of his ability.

To be honest, among many researchers, Xiao Bai Xiao's idol was Orochimaru.

He was the true legend of immortality!

Always bouncing around and surviving.

Decided, he would be like Orochimaru, stubbornly surviving!

"Your body was so badly burned today, are you sure you don't need a few days off?"

"I still have to pay for your experiment, I can't take a break unless you're willing to waive the fee."

"Hehe... finish eating and go to work early." Lin Tai said, you're just trying to eat my lunch.

Thus, the two parted ways unhappily.

Xiao Bai Xiao came to the city wall and immediately started working.

The foreman looked at Xiao Bai Xiao and nodded in satisfaction.

Xiao Bai Xiao was already the top star in the bricklaying world.

After all, no one could work at such high intensity without rest.

Just look at the previous top star, Lin Tai, to see how harmful the blue crystal radiation was.

But Xiao Bai Xiao was a typical example of someone who valued money over life.

At least that's how others saw him.

The more Xiao Bai Xiao earned, the more the foreman earned.

"Xiao Bai, you're working extra hard today."

The foreman, seeing Xiao Bai Xiao take a break to drink water, immediately came over to show some concern.

Mainly because the other city wall contractors seemed to be trying to poach his top star.

The foreman wanted to get closer to Xiao Bai Xiao.

"Hmm, I need money."

"You've earned quite a bit, more than three or four times what others earn, isn't it enough?"

Xiao Bai Xiao touched his bald head: "I earn a lot, but I also spend a lot."

"Xiao Bai, Old Li from the North Wall has been coming around a lot lately. Let me tell you, that Old Li is a bloodsucker, he beats and scolds his workers every day, and even carries a whip on his waist."

Xiao Bai Xiao stroked his chin, he probably understood what the foreman meant.

He couldn't help but feel proud, as he was already a rising star in the bricklaying world.

One day, he would stand at the peak of the bricklaying world, looking down on the masses.

"Old Li invited me to dinner yesterday," Xiao Bai Xiao said casually, "I think he's a good person."

"I'm serious, that Li is not a good person."

"I heard that Old Li's commission is the lowest."

The foreman, hearing this, couldn't stand it and pulled Xiao Bai Xiao to a corner.

"Xiao Bai, I won't play games with you, I'll give you this much." The foreman lowered his voice.

Currently, in the preparation phase, manpower was already scarce, especially for someone with Xiao Bai Xiao's physical strength, who was a rare resource.

Although the income from bricklaying was high, the risk was too great, and the harm of blue crystal radiation to the human body was too severe, so most people were unwilling to do it.

If Xiao Bai Xiao was poached, he might not be able to continue the contract.

The government had strict requirements for each city wall contractor.

If the transportation requirements were not met, it would affect the city defense and, in turn, the safety of the entire Taiyong City.

Just as Xiao Bai Xiao was about to discuss the labor wage issue with the foreman,

a ball of fire suddenly exploded beside Xiao Bai Xiao and the foreman.

Xiao Bai Xiao was thrown flying.

Xiao Bai Xiao felt like his whole body was falling apart.

But he still endured the intense pain, struggling to get up, and looked at the burning flames where they had been standing: "Foreman, don't die, you just promised to raise my wages..."