Chapter 3: Activate the formation diagram in advance, and use other spatial-type items or equipment to conceal the distorted spatial fluctuations emitted by the Life Flower, thereby lulling the enemy into complacency.
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All three conditions are indispensable. At present, Su Xiao no longer has the Life Flower. This item is not easy to obtain; the risks of harvesting it do not match the rewards. Even if the Blade Demon is not near the Life Flower Sea, the risks of harvesting are still considerable. How the Regimental Commander of the Brigade obtained this item is unknown for now.
As soon as the distorted spatial vortex disappeared, Su Xiao received a notification from Reincarnation Paradise. Seeing this notification, he was somewhat surprised.
[The Moon Woman has died.]
[Verification: The cause of the Moon Woman's death is unrelated to powerful individuals in this world.]
[Killer...]
[The killer's rank is too high; the Hunter cannot obtain detailed information at this time.]
[Kill judgment abnormal...]
[Re-judging, judgment completed.]
[The Hunter caused a significant reduction in the Moon Woman's mobility.]
[The Hunter was the leader of the spatial teleportation, which was a key factor leading to the Moon Woman's death.]
[Hunter's kill contribution: 13.5%.]
[Judgment resetting...]
[Hunter's kill contribution: 39.3% (Because the killer and the Hunter share the same source of power, with a similarity exceeding 99%, the Hunter's kill contribution has been greatly increased).]
[You have obtained 8.9% of the Dark Source.]
[Due to the special nature of the kill process, the Hunter cannot obtain a treasure chest reward. You have obtained a Soul Coin Jar (Opening this item yields 10 to 25 Soul Coins).]
[If the Soul Coin Jar is opened within this world, the Soul Coins have no value. If the Soul Coin Jar is used during the world settlement, it will significantly enhance the overall evaluation.]
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Seeing the notification after killing the Moon Woman, Su Xiao was very surprised. He hadn't expected that after the Blade Demon killed the Moon Woman, Reincarnation Paradise would determine an additional kill bonus.
Having consumed over 20 bullets just to lightly wound the Moon Woman, Su Xiao no longer expected a kill reward. Eliminating the Moon Woman was more crucial for free movement in the central area of Dead Silence City.
As for the 8.9% Dark Source and the Soul Coin Jar, these were completely unexpected bonuses. The value of the former goes without saying; it can permanently enhance Su Xiao's talent. As for the latter, it is quite special, especially since Su Xiao did not kill the Moon Woman independently but relied on another's hand.
If used properly, the [Soul Coin Jar] could bring Su Xiao a substantial benefit. As for enhancing the overall evaluation during the world settlement, that is a guaranteed reward. To maximize the benefits of the [Soul Coin Jar], one must take significant risks.
The sounds of battle did not attract other residents of Dead Silence City, which relieved Su Xiao. Without Bubu Wang scouting the path, passing through the outer area of Dead Silence City would have required a direct assault. However, once in the central area, although the combat power of the residents here skyrocketed, as long as one avoided them well, this place was actually safer than the outer area.
Su Xiao took out the map of Dead Silence City. He had no intention of going to the Supreme Sanctuary; that place would be very dangerous. He had already been to the Treatment Institute, which had some exploration value but lacked key information.
The remaining places worth exploring were only the "Sacrificial Altar" and the "Birth Hall." The former could enhance talent abilities, while the latter was a mission objective.
After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao decided to go to the "Sacrificial Altar" first. Benefits in hand were his own. He now had 27.9% of the Dark Source. If he didn't go to enhance his talent ability and encountered an unexpected situation forcing him to leave Dead Silence City, it would be a huge loss.
The team regrouped, with Bubu Wang still scouting ahead, Amu guarding the rear, and Su Xiao in the middle. Don't think being in the middle was easy; he could reinforce Bubu Wang and Amu at any time.
As for Veroni, this girl had apparently already understood the situation in the central area of Dead Silence City. Here, her abilities were no longer so important, but if they wanted to leave Dead Silence City, her abilities would still be somewhat useful.
The 'Sacrificial Altar' was less than five kilometers from the Clock Tower. After some exploration, Su Xiao had a general understanding of the terrain in the center of Dead Silence City.
"It seems there's a 'traitor' among us."
Veroni, following behind Su Xiao, hesitated for a long time before saying this.
"I mean, not the usual kind of traitor. Damn it, how should I put this?"
Veroni scratched her hair, thinking of the old man who risked his life to cover their retreat, her heart was conflicted.
"Are you talking about the old Divine Stick?"
Su Xiao didn't stop walking. He lit a cigarette and took out the map to check.
"When I was captured, I saw a portrait. In the portrait, Mr. Ken Lahan was standing with five Crow Doctors. They seemed to be discussing something. But judging from the situation all along, I believe Mr. Ken Lahan."
Veroni's tone was resolute, after all, the old Divine Stick's act of covering their retreat had moved her.
"What you see may not be reality. No one can choose their origins; personal decisions are what matter."
Su Xiao didn't pay much attention to Veroni's words. Whether it was Wufu, the Finance Minister, or Zuo Si, they had all done dishonorable things while working under Su Xiao. If one delved into it, Su Xiao would have had no one available when he seized power. The final choice was what mattered.
As for which side the old Divine Stick was on, again, personal decisions were key. If the old Divine Stick chose to return to Dead Silence City's side, he would be the most troublesome enemy, as he knew Su Xiao better than Wufu, the Finance Minister, and others.
However, the old Divine Stick chose to send Su Xiao a map, which already indicated his attitude. As for the old Divine Stick's whereabouts, Su Xiao felt that the old man seemed to be escaping something.
"I think I understand. So, Mr. Ken Lahan is trustworthy?"
Veroni's mood brightened a bit. In the perilous Dead Silence City, if team members were suspicious of each other, the chances of getting out of here were very low.
"No. If the old Divine Stick chose to side with Dead Silence City, the first person he would deal with would definitely be you."
"Uh..."
Veroni was stunned, feeling terrible. In reality, the possibility of the old Divine Stick siding with Dead Silence City was very low; otherwise, he wouldn't have sent the map.
The journey to the Sacrificial Altar was smooth. However, just as they were about to arrive at the Sacrificial Altar, Su Xiao stopped in front of a small wooden house.