Chapter Ten: Experimental Skills (Part One)

Although the scene before him seemed unbelievable, Xu Kang could not deny the reality that was laid bare in front of him.

“It seems everything in the dream was real. My game character actually passed his skills on to me. But what exactly are they like? I’ll have to experience them myself to know!”

Embracing the notion that true understanding comes from practice, he decided to test the magical creations in his hands.

“I've talked so much just now, my mouth feels dry. Let’s try this magical fresh water first, see if it’s as miraculous as described. Besides, things I conjure myself shouldn’t cause any problems when consumed, right?”

With that thought, he tucked the magical bread into his chest, unscrewed the cap of the magical water flask, and carefully took a sip.

The cool, sweet water slid across his tongue and down his throat, a refreshing sensation rushing through his entire body. The fatigue and drowsiness vanished instantly, and his previously muddled mind became exceptionally clear.

It felt as if he had spent half an hour in a sauna, then stepped out to drink a glass of cold beer, and finally lay beneath an air conditioner, letting the breeze wash over him.

There was only one word to describe it—

“Fantastic!”

Xu Kang felt so comfortable he could almost take flight, and couldn’t help but shout out in excitement, followed by hearty laughter.

“Haha… As expected, those who cross worlds are Heaven’s favorites! Hahahaha!”

Laughing, he took out the magical bread he had tucked away and began eating it in big, eager bites.

The magical bread, soft and fragrant, brought immense satisfaction to his taste buds. It not only alleviated his hunger, but its nutrients nourished his body.

By the time he finished the bread, his face, pale from prolonged illness, began to regain a healthy flush.

Though Xu Kang couldn’t see these changes himself, he could feel a warm current coursing through his body, and a subtle surge of strength rising from within.

Feeling the transformation, his mood grew ever more cheerful, and his confidence in the future soared.

“Originally, I was only half sure, but with these abilities now, I am one hundred percent confident—I will become the brightest star of this era… No, the greatest scholar!”

With this thought, he clenched his fists and strode briskly back to his room, ready to properly experiment with his new powers.

As he closed the door, his excited voice echoed through the room.

“Feel the power of the mage—create food, create water… create food, create water… create food, create water… create food, create water… create food, create water…”

Perhaps he was too caught up in his excitement, for Xu Kang did not notice that each time he used the spell to create food and water, his mental energy was being depleted. By the time he realized how exhausted he was, it was already too late.

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With a muffled thud, he collapsed uncontrollably, sprawling atop the piles of magical bread and water flasks, and fell into a deep sleep.

When he awoke, the sun was already sinking westward. A ray of sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the scattered magical bread and water flasks in a golden glow.

“Damn, slept until dusk, but what a satisfying nap!”

Stretching lazily, Xu Kang grabbed another flask of magical water and gulped down several mouthfuls, feeling his energy restored before slowly standing up.

Once on his feet, seeing the floor littered with magical bread and water flasks brought a wide grin to his face again.

“Damn, didn’t expect to create so much by accident—and even faint from spending too much mental energy. Looks like I’ll have to pace myself in the future.”

Though drinking water could restore his energy, it wasn’t possible to replenish magic while creating bread like in the game—his real stomach had its limits.

Moreover, even though magical bread and water wouldn’t spoil, conjuring heaps of them would always take up space.

Realizing this, Xu Kang couldn’t help but sigh.

“If only I had a backpack like in the game. That way, I could store all the bread and water and retrieve them whenever needed.”

It was merely a wishful thought, but to his surprise, the wish was granted the very next moment.

[Traveler’s Spatial Backpack]: A storage space with a volume of one hundred cubic meters. The user can place or retrieve any touched item from the backpack, with mental energy consumed according to the size and weight. If mental energy is insufficient, the caster will automatically fall asleep.

Note: A gift from Azeroth. Thank you, brave one, for your long guardianship. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

“Uh…”

As the information suddenly appeared in his mind, Xu Kang was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered, his face breaking into a broad smile.

“Is this what they call getting whatever you wish for? Wonderful! Then please grant me the reins to summon the Onyxia dragon—I want to be a dragon knight!”

He closed his eyes, spread his arms, and waited for the moment he would become a dragon knight.

Unfortunately, after waiting for a while, nothing happened.

Though he didn’t get his wish, Xu Kang wasn’t disappointed; instead, he smiled.

“Heh, so you can’t have everything you want. But it doesn’t matter—this spatial backpack, along with the unique skills my dream characters taught me, are enough for me to thrive here!”

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With that, he stored all the bread and water in the room into the spatial backpack, drank another flask of magical water to replenish his mental energy, and then opened the door to step outside.

He had just walked out when a delighted voice called out to him, “Ah, Second Young Master, you’re finally awake!”

“Hm?”

Hearing the voice, Xu Kang turned to see Cui’er, dressed in a green linen dress, standing at the doorway holding a wooden bucket-shaped food container.

Seeing this, he frowned slightly.

“Cui’er, what are you doing here? Did you buy the pancakes?”

“Hehe, I bought them long ago!”

She laughed as she carried the food box into Xu Kang’s room, placing the food onto the low table.

“Second Young Master, I meant to call you at noon, but Madam said you didn’t rest well last night, so she wouldn’t let me wake you. To ensure you had hot soup, Madam reheated the chicken broth several times!”

“I see!”

Her words warmed Xu Kang’s heart, and a gentle smile spread across his face.

“If it was prepared by Mother herself, then I must not let her efforts go to waste.”

He picked up the black porcelain bowl filled with chicken soup and drank it all in one go, then quickly finished the pancakes on the table, and finally let out a resounding burp.

“Burp… All right, I’m done. Cui’er, take the dishes to wash, I’m going outside to walk and digest.”

Not waiting for Cui’er to respond, he strode out with hands clasped behind his back, stepping out with a confident gait.

Once his figure had completely disappeared beyond the door, Cui’er remained stunned, staring in disbelief at the emptied table.

“The Second Young Master… really can eat!”