Chapter 148: Scarecrow Rebirth Plans
The Grassman's development potential is low, and that's no secret.
Li Fan felt it was a pity. Li Pu's talent for nurturing summoned beasts is evidently extraordinary, yet his first summoned beast ended up being just a Grassman.
(If he had chosen Imperial University, maybe things would have been different...)
He glanced at Li Pu sitting across from him, then at the Grassman sipping cola by inserting the bottle upside down into its head.
This odd behavior made it even harder to be optimistic.
"So, you're looking for a transformation plan for the Grassman now, aren't you?"
Eventually, Li Fan spoke slowly.
In this aspect, he could indeed be of help.
For a summoner of his caliber, finding a first transformation plan for a mere F-grade summoned beast was not a problem.
"Yes, teacher."
Li Pu nodded.
Given his current level of knowledge, he was indeed quite clueless on this matter.
"Alright, then just wait a moment."
Li Fan gestured for Li Pu to wait and then took out his phone to dial a number.
This was the time to showcase one's connections.
After a few rings, the other side picked up.
"Hey, Lao Zhang?"
"Do you have any transformation plans related to Grassman?"
"Of course, not those ordinary mediocre plans."
"Yes, yes, the more detailed, the better."
"Don't ask what I need it for, just send it over."
"Thanks, I'll treat you to a meal when I return to Imperial City."
The other side seemed a bit busy, so after a few words, Li Fan hung up the call.
But that was just one call; he quickly dialed other numbers.
"Hey, Lao Li?"
"Hey, Xiao He, it's me."
"Hey, A-Liao."
"Hey, Mr. Wu."
He made over a dozen calls in succession.
Seeing this, Li Pu couldn't help but feel touched.
He thought that although this teacher often spoke negatively, he was actually a good teacher.
After all, Li Fan had made quite a few acquaintances back on Imperial City Seven-Star Street, plus there were many schoolmates from his time at school doing related research.
And so, an hour later, various plans flooded his phone.
Li Fan connected to the computer and printed them all out one by one.
"This..."
Looking at these dozens of detailed transformation plans, Li Pu was a bit at a loss.
He didn't know how to choose.
Casually picking up a copy, he skimmed through it.
[Thunder Root]
Introduction: F→D, Thunder attribute Grassman transformation plan.
Transformation effect: Thunder Root is entirely thin and shriveled, and its grassy form will approach a root-like shape. It gains an inherent ability [Thunder Resistance] and randomly acquires a small power thunder attribute skill.
Detailed implementation: Place the max-level untransformed Grassman under thunder attribute attacks, struck eighty-one times, with intervals not exceeding 1 second, ensuring it survives throughout the process, to complete transformation.
Conditions required: Plant-type transformation array and several assisting summoned beasts with C-grade or above thunder attribute attack means and at least LV30 themselves.
Notes: As the original author revealed no further details, this plan is speculative, with a success rate of less than 50%.
"..."
Li Pu finished reading and fell silent.
The plan was seemingly detailed, mentioning all necessary elements.
Moreover, it could elevate Grassman from F-grade to D-grade, which was indeed a commendable plan.
To know, Wang Nuonuo's senior Bai Youyou's transformation to Leg Youyou only mildly boosted it from D to D+.
However, starting from "detailed implementation," the subsequent content was quite discouraging.
The explanation indicated the need to find numerous summoned beasts with C-grade or higher thunder attribute skills to continually bombard the Grassman.
In addition, healing summoned beasts might be necessary, as the Grassman must survive throughout.
Transforming the Grassman to gain thunder attributes and obtain resistance and skills wasn't particularly appealing.
The most critical point was that after expending manpower for such an exerting process, the success rate didn't even exceed 50%.
Failing the transformation would result in level loss.
Clearly, this [Thunder Root] plan was not the way to go.
So he turned to the second plan.
[Glowing Grass]
Introduction: F→E, healing-type Grassman transformation plan.
Transformation effect: Grassman acquires a healing-type relic [Glowing Rod].
Detailed implementation: Make the Grassman acquire any healing-type skill, then ingest the material [Glow Grass], and defeat 10 same-level magical beasts barehanded within 30 minutes.
Conditions required: Plant-type transformation array, 50g of [Glow Grass], a healing skill light orb.
Notes: After obtaining the [Glowing Rod], it's applicable to any plant-type summoned beast.
This plan left Li Pu a bit bewildered.
A healing-type transformation plan required defeating 10 same-level magical beasts barehanded?
It felt like a mistake; should it not be about healing 10 magical beasts?
Regarding the transformation array, he was aware.
Back when Sister Wang Nuonuo was transforming Bai Youyou, she placed a peculiar circular array underneath it; apparently, all summoned beast transformations require it.
As for [Glow Grass], it's something he had never heard of, doesn't know if it's expensive.
And since he already possesses healing capabilities, letting Grassman have them as well seems redundant.
Moreover, making Grassman learn healing skills requires money.
"I've heard of this [Glowing Rod], it's a decent relic."
"I didn't expect it could be obtained from a summoned beast like Grassman."
"Seems like Grassman isn't entirely useless."
Just then, Li Fan spoke.
"Teacher, is it rare for a summoned beast transformation to yield [relics]?"
Li Pu asked when unfamiliar.
"Not exactly, in fact, this situation is even quite common."
"Don't assume that the [Glowing Rod] produced by this plan can only be used by Glowing Grass."
"In reality, it is generated unbound."
"That means you can choose to keep it for personal use or sell it, entirely up to you."
"And it's not just relics; even skill light orbs and materials can be produced."
"I'm not too knowledgeable about this area; it's mainly those in lifestyle categories researching it."
Then, Li Fan mentioned a situation unknown to Li Pu.
"I see..."
Li Pu nodded upon hearing.
He hadn't considered that if the transformation plan was suitable, summoned beasts could assume the role of a Producer.
If a high-level and high-transformation summoned beast were involved, it could produce relics or skill light orbs of considerable value.
However, this information was merely good to know.
He didn't plan to transform his own summoned beasts into production tools.
After all, it could all be resolved with money, so earning more wasn't a big deal.
Choosing an unqualified transformation plan purely for production would be counterproductive.
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