Chapter 44: Summoning Voucher
After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao decided to open the [Undead Chest] first, to secure some gains before dealing with the last chest, lest a disappointing item affect his mood.
Su Xiao attempted to open the Undead Chest, and a prompt appeared.
[Prompt: The Hunter has opened the Undead Chest.]
[Verifying the Hunter's entire process of killing the important Undead Clan figure, Dunk Nick...]
[Verification complete. The Hunter independently killed Dunk Nick. Dunk Nick was in good condition.]
[The Hunter receives 100 points of Undead Energy. Undead Energy can be used to exchange for items from the kill reward list.]
Seeing this series of prompts, Su Xiao understood the situation. If he wasn't mistaken, Dunk Nick was a major boss of the Undead Clan faction, the kind that would normally require one or even several adventure groups to besiege for a chance at killing. Reincarnation Paradise would reward Undead Energy to each contractor based on their contribution in the battle, allowing them to exchange for rewards afterward.
If Su Xiao hadn't activated the Demon Hunting Hour, he would have died for sure, there was no doubt about it. But the result was that Dunk Nick died by Su Xiao's hand.
A list appeared before Su Xiao.
A. Undead Awakening Potion (Legendary Rank). After use, awakens Undead Power and forcibly transforms the original physique into an Undead Physique (Requires 98 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward).
Tip: If Strength, Agility, or Stamina attributes are below 80 points, obtaining the Undead Physique will grant a significant boost.
B. Dagger Throwing Master Scroll (Advanced Basic Skill). After use, masters Dagger Throwing Master (Requires 100 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward).
C. Elite Undead Summoning Voucher (Legendary Rank Item). Can summon 3 Elite Undead Clan members to fight for you. Elite Undead exist for 12 hours (Requires 86 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward).
D. Dark One's Cloak (Gold Rank Set). Detailed attributes can be viewed (Requires 76 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward).
E. Hidden Force (Gold Rank Item). After use, assimilates with the surrounding environment for 600 seconds. Attacking will break the assimilation state (Requires 10 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward).
F. Soul Crystal (Large) (Requires 5 Undead Energy to exchange for this reward. Maximum exchange limit: two. Exclusive reward for adventure groups).
G. 15,000 Paradise Coins (Requires 1 Undead Energy. Maximum exchange limit: 300,000 Paradise Coins. Exclusive reward for adventure groups).
The items on the reward list were generous: bloodlines, master-level basic skills, various rare items—everything was available. Moreover, the last two rewards showed the benefits of having an adventure group. If Su Xiao didn't have an adventure group, those last two rewards wouldn't have appeared at all.
If Su Xiao were inside Reincarnation Paradise, he would definitely exchange for the [Dagger Throwing Master Scroll] or [Undead Awakening Potion]. Even if he couldn't use these items himself, he could sell them at an exorbitant price.
But Su Xiao was currently in a Primordial World, about to enter a very dangerous place. His purpose for going there was to find the [Annihilation Stone], thereby entering the Shadow of Law Destruction ruins.
If Su Xiao could enter the Shadow of Law Destruction ruins, as a Law Destroyer, he would definitely gain a lot. Not to mention learning about the information and combat methods of other Law Destroyers, he might also master some Law Destroyer abilities. This was an incalculable gain.
If he only looked at immediate benefits, he would choose A or B. But if he took a longer view, he would choose [Elite Undead Summoning Voucher (Legendary Rank Item)] + [Hidden Force (Gold Rank Item)].
Su Xiao had previously opened an item and a potion. The potion's effect was significant. As for the item, it was too dependent on the terrain, so the likelihood of using it soon was low.
After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao first spent 86 Undead Energy to exchange for the [Elite Undead Summoning Voucher (Legendary Rank Item)], then spent 10 Undead Energy to exchange for [Hidden Force (Gold Rank Item)]. For the remaining 4 Undead Energy, he chose to exchange for 60,000 Paradise Coins.
The effect of [Hidden Force (Gold Rank Item)] was simple: it allowed Su Xiao to blend into the surrounding environment for 600 seconds. Once he attacked, he would immediately break out of the environment.
The more Su Xiao looked at this ability, the more familiar it felt. He suddenly realized, isn't this just a disposable version of Bubu Wang's [You Can't See Me (Passive, Self-Learned Skill)]?
Su Xiao looked at Bubu Wang. Bubu Wang was clearly dazzled by the Gold Rank quality of [Hidden Force]. Its big, watery eyes seemed to ask Su Xiao: "Master, am I this awesome?"
"This is a no-cost ability. It's different from your environment blending, which consumes stamina."
Hearing Su Xiao's words, Bubu Wang tilted its head and grinned, clearly meaning: "Master, are you jealous of me?"
Su Xiao was speechless. He turned to check the attributes of the [Elite Undead Summoning Voucher (Legendary Rank Item)].
[Elite Undead Summoning Voucher]
Origin: Shia World · Exclusive to Undead Clan
Quality: Legendary Rank
Type: Rare Item
Effect: After use, summons 3 Elite Undead Clan members. The Undead Clan requires 2 seconds to construct their bodies. After successful construction, the Elite Undead Clan members will exist for 12 hours.
Tip: Choose the type of Elite Undead Clan member: Shield Warrior (Melee) / Hunter (Ranged · Bow) / Life Priest (Healing) / Hidden Fang (Assassin).
Tip: Elite Undead Clan members are absolutely loyal, possess independent consciousness, can act/fight independently, and can execute complex commands.
Tip: Elite Undead Clan members will have specialized attributes and skills based on their type. Specialized attributes will be between 80-82 points. Specialized skill levels will be between Lv.10-Lv.15.
Rating: 500 points (Legendary Rank items/materials have a rating range of 400-530 points)
Introduction: Your choice will determine their value.
Price: 198,000 Paradise Coins.
After checking the attributes of the [Elite Undead Summoning Voucher], Su Xiao immediately thought of using it to summon a Life Priest, essentially a healer from the Undead Clan.
"This thing... is pretty good."
Su Xiao gained considerable confidence about delving beneath the throne. With himself + Bubu Wang + Amu + three Elite Undead Clan members, that would be a well-configured small team.
Of course, unless it was a critical moment, Su Xiao would never use this item. It was too precious.
Only one chest remained, the one dropped by the old king. Opening this thing was quite thrilling; who knew what could come out.
Su Xiao took a deep breath and chose to open the chest dropped by the old king.
[You open the chest (???).]
[You obtain ???.]
Su Xiao stared blankly at the unknown object in his hand. It was about the size of a walnut, very much like a glass bead, but its surface was highly irregular, and it felt very light. Translucent, crystalline smoke swirled inside.
[???]
Origin: Shia Continent
Quality: ??? (Pending Appraisal)
Type: ??? (Pending Appraisal)
Effect: ??? (Pending Appraisal)
Rating: ???
Introduction: ???
Price: To be determined
Su Xiao frowned. This thing gave him a familiar feeling. When he had obtained the [World Tree Ring] before, its rank was also ???. This time was even more exaggerated; even the name wasn't displayed. Aside from the origin, all information about this thing was ???, and the price was the infuriating "to be determined."
Su Xiao wanted to know the value of this thing.
Bubu Wang was curious about what would happen if it smashed this thing, or let it take a bite.
Amu was simpler: could this thing be eaten?
Su Xiao felt this thing was different from the [World Tree Ring]. Because this thing could be appraised, and Reincarnation Paradise hadn't given any "weird" prompts. That meant its value was high, but not to the point where Reincarnation Paradise would forcibly purchase it. He could spend Paradise Coins to appraise it after returning to Reincarnation Paradise.
Having opened the chests, Su Xiao was in a good mood. He lay down and went straight to sleep. Amu dutifully stood guard at the door.
When Su Xiao had fully recovered his stamina, he would go find a "lucky" prince or princess and forcibly drag them beneath the throne. Regarding this matter, the Third Prince would only show one attitude: turning a blind eye. He was currently busy seizing royal power. This matter was a win-win situation, so neither side would interfere with the other.