C18 The System Told Me to Make a Fortune

The following day, the newly recruited students began their formal education.

The stir caused by Zhang Xing subsided as newer and more intriguing events took over.

He methodically studied the theoretical aspects of magic and avoided socializing with classmates from noble families.

It had been over twenty days since his arrival at the academy. In just ten minutes, the Devil Flower Fruit would be ripe.

Yet, Black Treasure had clearly lost interest in the fruit, having developed a preference for meat.

Over the month, he had only ventured out three times, each time sneaking out of the academy under the cover of night. It was only then that he felt bold enough to ride Black Treasure into the distant forests to hunt Demonic Beasts for food.

Continuing like this, it was only a matter of time before he'd be discovered by a more formidable mage.

He needed to act quickly to upgrade the infrastructure on his island. The First Level dragon's nest was becoming too cramped. Black Treasure was growing daily, and soon, it wouldn't be able to contain him.

Upgrading a dragon's nest alone would cost tens of thousands of gold coins, while constructing an Office of Internal Affairs required 5,000 gold coins. However, the Office could generate 400 gold coins daily, which seemed like a good investment.

He checked his remaining gold coins, allocating a hundred to the residents of Timber Village, leaving himself with only 1,200.

He still had a surplus of Experience Points from leveling up. En route to the academy, he had slain numerous Demonic Beasts, earning them over two hundred additional experience points.

Specifically, his magic experience points were at 280/100, his warrior experience points at 312/500, and Black Treasure's at 239/500.

He refrained from advancing to a high-level magician. His current power was already causing a stir; any further attention could complicate his life.

Zhang Xing resolved to focus solely on making money and training Black Treasure. With Black Treasure's growing strength, there would be nothing to fear.

As he pondered ways to increase his wealth, the system chimed in.

"The Devil Flower Fruit is ripe. Shop selection activated; Martial Arts Methods and Skills section unlocked."

Fantastic! A surge of excitement filled Zhang Xing as he eagerly anticipated what treasures lay within.

Upon opening the shop's second tab, he discovered an array of primary magic potions and their brewing instructions. The third tab revealed intermediate magic potions and their concoction methods, while the fourth boasted high-level magic potions, complete with detailed preparation guidelines.

His eyes widened as he glanced at the prices—shock giving way to sheer joy. The primary magic potion series was priced at 200 gold coins, the intermediate series at 500, and the high-level series at a mere 1,000 gold coins. He was wealthy!

On the market, primary magic potions were similarly priced, hovering around 200 gold coins. However, intermediate potions and above were a different story altogether. Typically, a potion sold in stores would fetch 1,200 gold coins, with a buying price of 800. High-level magic potions commanded a staggering 12,000 gold coins on the selling end, with buying prices around 8,000.

How could the System Store offer such bargains? Only 1,000 gold coins!

He could purchase equipment from the system and resell it in the market, pocketing a tidy profit of seven thousand. Was there any trade more lucrative than this?

Hei Bao, puzzled by his master's elation, pressed his small, dark face close to Zhang Xing's.

"Master, you've struck it rich. Are you really that thrilled?"

"Yes, Hei Bao. From now on, we won't have to fret over finances. Stick with me, and you're guaranteed a life of abundance!"

His euphoria subsided, and Zhang Xing's thoughts turned sober. At just six years old and a mere first-year student, openly peddling high-level magic potions could spell trouble.

Even with a transformation potion, his diminutive stature was a dead giveaway.

His gaze fell on Hei Bao, but he quickly dismissed the thought. No, even with a disguise, Hei Bao could still be sniffed out by those with nefarious intentions. It was a risk he couldn't afford to take.