Necromancer: Becoming a God Starting with Skeleton Clone

Chapter 22 You Are My Musical Fairy

"Successfully learned the skill [Weapon Specialization]!"

[Weapon Specialization] (Apprentice Level, Beginner): Choose a spear as your specialization. When using a spear, your power, attack speed, etc. will be slightly increased. The extent of the increase depends on your skill proficiency.

As a passive skill, the [Weapon Mastery] skill doesn't require the Ark Skeleton clone to practice deliberately. It will naturally improve over time through use of the Bone Spear.

Fang Zhou looked at his soul power, which had been reduced to zero, and a sense of urgent anticipation rekindled in his heart.

He still has plenty of contribution points to spare; what limits his strength is the speed at which he accumulates soul power.

Now, under the cover of darkness, it is the perfect night for murder and arson.

The skeletal clone grinned and, wielding its spear, resumed its relentless slaughter and devouring.

puff!

puff!

The sound of the soul fire going out was somewhat monotonous.

But as streams of bone essence flowed in, this slightly melodic sound was enough for the Ark to regard it as heavenly music.

......

The next day after class, Fang Zhou arrived at the Demon Hunter research group as promised to provide Ye Fan with practical training.

This time, however, Bai Xiaochun went with him.

Upon seeing Fang Zhou and the other person, Ye Fan was somewhat puzzled.

"Bai Xiaochun, what are you doing here?"

Bai Xiaochun put her hands on her hips, raised her chin slightly, and said arrogantly, "Hmph, when I was taking a nap at noon today, I learned a super useful auxiliary skill called [Lullaby]."

This skill can accelerate the recovery of the soul, thus slightly extending the time spent meditating or training.

However, I can only play the lullaby three times a day.

I've prepared one for myself and one for the Ark.

I'll leave the last turn to you, since we're deskmates.

"So, you big spender, name your price?"

Ye Fan's eyes lit up.

If what Bai Xiaochun said is true, then the effect of her [Lullaby] skill is similar to that of the Focus Array and the Soul Soothing Potion.

He would never miss an opportunity to become stronger.

So Ye Fan decisively said, "Come in quickly, Xiao Chan."

I'll ask the instructor to test the strength of your skill. If it meets the requirements, contribution points won't be a problem.

Expenses incurred for research and development related to demon-type combat capabilities can be reimbursed from the research group's project funds.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaochun became extremely jealous.

She looked at Fangzhou and sighed, "Sigh, if only we could have a research group too."

"From now on, we must keep a close eye on that rich bastard Ye Fan."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan did not take the opportunity to show off his divine abilities; instead, he gave a bitter smile.

"I signed a deferred payment contract with the research group, and all the resources invested in the early stage will have to be returned double later."

Now, I'm 50 contribution points in debt.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaochun stuck out her tongue.

So it turns out that all these contribution points and resources will have to be returned later.

However, Ye Fan was very optimistic, and he quickly cheered up again.

"It is not shameful to be poor and lowly in youth, for one day you will rise to prominence."

These pressures are merely a few trials on my legendary journey.

Then, he turned and led Fang Zhou and Bai Xiaochun into the research room.

Ye Fan explained Bai Xiaochuan's purpose to Instructor Chen Qingshan, and then researchers brought over several testing instruments.

Although Bai Xiaochun's [Lullaby] skill is recorded in the Human Alliance's skill library, its actual effect still needs further testing because it is so rare.

Soon, a melodious tune rang in Fang Zhou and Ye Fan's ears.

Bai Xiaochun hummed a warm and tranquil melody, like the Milky Way flowing in the night sky, deep and serene.

The notes of the lullaby seem to possess a magical power, capable of penetrating the depths of the listener's heart and subtly influencing the soul's recovery process.

According to the research team's observations and tests, a complete lullaby can significantly increase the listener's soul recovery rate by up to one-tenth.

Although its effect is weaker than the Focus Array and Soul Soothing Potion, every little bit helps!

The faster the soul recovers, the longer a professional can practice meditation or breathing techniques, and the faster their cultivation level will improve.

After the song ended, Fang Zhou's gaze towards Bai Xiaochun grew increasingly ardent, and he sincerely praised her, "Xiaochun, you are simply my musical fairy!"

Not only is she beautiful and has a sweet voice, but she is also broad-minded. She can sing, play the zither, and assist in cultivation. What else could she be but a zither player!

Bai Xiaochun blushed under Fang Zhou's gaze, and turned her head shyly, saying, "What 'harp fairy'? I can't even afford a small harp, hmph!"

......

After testing, Instructor Chen Qingshan decisively decided to hire Bai Xiaochan at a rate of 1 contribution point per week.

Fangzhou naturally wouldn't treat Bai Xiaochun unfairly, and signed the same employment contract with her.

In this way, Bai Xiaochun only needs to sing one "Lullaby" for Fang Zhou and Ye Fan every day to earn a stable income of 2 contribution points per week.

Although she can't compare to geniuses like Fang Zhou who can independently deduce new skills or lucky ones like Ye Fan, she's already considered quite wealthy among ordinary students.

After signing the contract, Bai Xiaochun stood outside the training ground with the instructors and researchers of the research group, watching Fang Zhou and Ye Fan's sparring with some curiosity.

This time, Ark didn't resort to any of the old silver coin tactics.

He obediently controlled dozens of skeletons, steadily and methodically ganging up on Ye Fan.

Knowing the movement range of Ye Fan's Fallen Strike skill, Ark didn't give him a chance to get close and attack. Using the skeletons, bone spears, and bone shields scattered on the ground, Ark easily beat Ye Fan into a dead dog.

"Ark's skill in commanding skeletons is becoming more and more refined."

Off the field, Chen Qingshan couldn't help but sigh.

Bai Xiaochun stared wide-eyed, her mouth agape in shock.

Can anyone tell her what skills those white bone spears and bone shields represent?

Has Ark become that powerful?

Bai Xiaochun was initially quite pleased with the skill she had just mastered, but seeing Fang Zhou's overwhelming performance, she began to doubt herself once again.

People are more mad than people.

Is it because she is not diligent or smart enough?

On the training field, after Ye Fan conceded defeat, Fang Zhou snapped his fingers, scattering the skeletons scattered all over the ground.

He stepped forward, helped Ye Fan up, and gave him an encouraging look.

Just as he expected, Ye Fan, who had been listless like a dead dog, suddenly became energetic and spirited after receiving his gaze.

"I felt it, this is the bond between strong people!"

"Fang Zhou, I, Ye Fan, will never let you down."

Fang Zhou smiled without saying a word, and left the research lab with Bai Xiaochun, who looked at him with admiration.

......

After dinner, in the dormitory.

Fangzhou looked at the 15 points of soul power he had accumulated and opened his personal terminal.

He spent 50 contribution points to purchase all the control skills he had previously selected for the mage class.