Chapter 152 - 5: Apprenticeship
Luo Ran was a bit helpless as well.
"But if the Summoned Beast itself isn’t strong enough, then unlocking the distance restriction is meaningless."
"That’s why I say the core of all members is the most basic requirement of the War School."
Shen Fei expressed his understanding.
The core of all members is just the basic requirement of the War School; no wonder Grandma Luo hasn’t had any disciples all these years.
Because it seems that aside from Grandma Luo, there isn’t a Summoner with the core of all members.
"But this is just unlocking the restriction.
The problem is that because the Summoner and the Summoned Beast can’t communicate over long distances, it’s impossible to make the Summoned Beast return at any time.
Unless it dies."
"This involves another component of the War School, a Skill Book I found after searching through many Abysses."
"And it is this..."
Another Skill Book appeared in Luo Ran’s hand, but this one had the lowest tier of white light.
Which meant it was an ordinary level Skill Book.
But since Luo Ran brought it out, it certainly indicated something special.
"This Summoned Beast is called ’Spirit Dandelion’, considered a special kind of Mage Summoned Beast.
But it has no attack power.
It only has one skill, which is to plant seeds on any creature.
The Talent is that the seed can communicate with the host, and by consuming its seed.
It can instantly bring the creature attached with the seed back to it and leave a seed on the spot."
"So, this is also why I haven’t popularized this school; for any Summoner.
If it’s not the core of all members, the position of a Summoned Beast is extremely important, and it can greatly enhance one’s combat power."
Hearing this, Shen Fei understood.
This ’War School’ essentially sacrifices the position of one Summoned Beast.
To gain an almost unlimited range, maximizing the value of each Summoned Beast.
Transforming the Summoner’s individual strength into strategic power for the whole situation.
If Shen Fei were to follow this school.
He could single-handedly dominate five battlefields while sitting in Shencheng City.
Luo Ran’s gaze fell on Shen Fei.
"Perhaps this is why Meng Zhengguo approached me in the first place.
Honestly, for an individual, this school might not surpass having an additional Summoned Beast."
"But strategically, you transcend the Summoner profession and become the leader of the situation."
"Meng Zhengguo said a powerful Professional, even if he is at a given time, can only suppress one Abyss."
"But I can play a role almost several times greater."
"This era needs more Professionals like me, but only a Summoner, or rather an extremely formidable Summoner, can achieve this."
Listening to Luo Ran, Shen Fei asked his question: "Can’t several Legendary Level Summoning Skill Books be given to a Summoner?"
"No."
Luo Ran didn’t directly answer the reason but asked, "Do you think a Summoner who cultivates a rare Summoned Beast into an Epic is stronger, or is a Summoner who directly learns Epic stronger?"
"Definitely the first one."
Shen Fei replied.
Luo Ran smiled and asked, "Why?"
"The special nature of the Summoner, if a Summoned Beast evolves on its own, it will provide some feedback..."
Shen Fei understood.
"That’s why I haven’t spread this school further.
Even if a Summoner’s summoning position is of Legendary Quality.
The resulting Summoner is indeed very strong.
But leaving aside the consumption of resources, using the Spirit Dandelion’s special skills requires consuming the Summoner itself as well."
"Moreover, the skill can only reach a maximum limit of 9:1; the Summoned Beast cannot bear it all, and the Summoner has to bear part of it."
Shen Fei understood, "Which means the Summoner themself must also be strong!"
"What does being the core of all members mean? It means the Summoner themselves must also be strong!"
Luo Ran stated naturally.
"Go back and think about it, no rush." Luo Ran smiled, "Today I just came to talk with you."
"The most important thing has been discussed; now, if you have any questions about the Summoner, feel free to ask me."
In fact, she had taken out two Skill Books.
If Shen Fei accepted them, then he would become her disciple, possibly her only disciple.
If not, he would still be a promising junior.
Of course, Luo Ran wouldn’t mind if Shen Fei didn’t accept; cultivating excellent Summoner juniors has always been her duty.
But undoubtedly, there are differences in closeness between disciples and students.
Time was gradually passing.
Luo Ran was not in a hurry, with a flick of her hand, the cold tea in front of Shen Fei flew onto the tea table.
She poured him another cup.
Just when Luo Ran thought Shen Fei was going to give up.
Suddenly, Shen Fei took both Skill Books in front of him.
Shen Fei breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled, "Teacher, do we need to kneel to acknowledge a mentor in our school?"
Luo Ran saw Shen Fei’s decisiveness and was slightly surprised.
Waved her hand: "Of course not."
"Really no second thoughts? You should know, for you, an additional Summoned Beast position can greatly enhance your strength!"
Shen Fei countered, "But the purpose of enhancing strength is to suppress more Abysses, isn’t it?"
Luo Ran paused.
Then a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Shen Fei’s words struck a chord with her; that was the reason she had chosen this school at the time.
Because a Summoner’s damage can sometimes overflow.
Powerful as Shen Fei and Luo Ran, they are almost invincible at the same tier and can even easily fight across tiers.
But for some Summoners who are financially strained and relatively weak.
Their strength is sometimes not even comparable to ordinary professions after High Level.
"If Grandma Luo hadn’t spoken, I would be wondering whether I should leave some empty spots for Summoned Beasts in the future."
Shen Fei honestly said, he was indeed very interested in this War School, and he was wondering if with this approach.
He could spend time with Su Muyu while not being useless, and even let the Summoned Beasts gain experience.
Leveling up while lying at home.
This was incredibly pleasing.
Luo Ran saw Shen Fei’s expression and nodded: "Very well, you can regret before Tier Six if you wish."
"I won’t."
Shen Fei, right in front of Luo Ran, directly learned these two Skill Books.
Then got up, picked up the tea in front of him, "Master, tea!"
"From now on, you will be my disciple."
Luo Ran smiled as she accepted the teacup, one of her inner conflicts was resolved, and her smile grew wider.
She had observed Shen Fei’s growth all along, and indeed, Shen Fei seemed to be the most likely Summoner to inherit the War School.
"But Master, I still want to ask a question."
"Yes, if you have any questions about being a Summoner, feel free to ask." Luo Ran, in good spirits, nodded.
"By the way, why does Commander Han Min call you Grandma Luo! You don’t look that old at all!"
"Guess my age?"
"Forty?"
"Missing a digit."
"Ah?"
"One hundred forty!" Luo Ran covered her mouth with a smile.
After Luo Ran finished speaking.
Shen Fei was completely shocked. Luo Ran, who looked so much younger than Han Min, was actually one hundred and forty years old?