Chapter 93: Mobile Treasure Trove
Su Xiao contacted Divine Emperor, but unfortunately, the Divine Emperor Adventure Group hadn't returned to Reincarnation Paradise; they were currently located in some world.
Most contractors had similar progress in returning to and entering worlds, which made it more convenient for contractors to sell or purchase items. The reason this could be maintained was simple: not all worlds had the same time flow, and there was also the delay during transmission.
Each return transmission to Reincarnation Paradise seemed instantaneous, but in reality, it wasn't. However, even with delays, there was a limit. During the transmission delay, Reincarnation Paradise would provide a certain degree of recovery compensation.
Simply put, if after returning to your Exclusive Room, you found that your injuries had recovered significantly, it meant your 'transmission delay' this time was a bit long.
There were three recognized time bases: 1. Reincarnation Paradise time, 2. Real World time, 3. Void time. The time flow and time differences of these three were completely identical, known as the 'Three Standard Time Measurements.'
Since the Divine Emperor Adventure Group hadn't returned, they had likely received a special mission. It was uncertain whether they would seize the opportunity to rise or be wiped out.
While pondering, Su Xiao had already entered the Attribute Enhancement Hall.
[Welcome to Attribute Enhancement Pod 1182.]
[Available True Attribute Points: 32. The Hunter can distribute them freely.]
Su Xiao still developed all four attributes comprehensively. This time, the distribution method was clear: increase each of the four attributes by 8 points.
The Attribute Enhancement Pod began to operate. Over an hour later, Su Xiao sat cross-legged on the ground, steam tinged with blood energy wafting from him. This feeling of gradually becoming stronger, no matter how many times experienced, was addictive and impossible to break free from.
Su Xiao chose to check his information. After seeing one particular entry, his expression stiffened.
Contractor 13013 (This is a false ID)
Name: Su Xiao (Hunter)
Level: LV.73
Health: 100%
Mana: 38337 points
Strength: 227 points (True Attribute)
Agility: 227 points (True Attribute)
Stamina: 227 points (True Attribute)
Intelligence: 227 points (True Attribute)
Luck: 40 points
Soul Strength: 500 points
Charm: -7 points
Note: The Immunity Badge can negate multiple debuffs caused by Charm within -10 points.
Note: Blood Malice (Passive) will be mastered when Charm reaches -10 points.
Talents: Soul Devourer (SSS), Blood Beast (SSS), Elemental King (SSS).
Combat Passive Skills: Blade Grandmaster, Blade Grandmaster: Technique Sublimation, Melee Grandmaster, Gun Master, Slaughter Shadow, Spirit Shadow Constitution, Absolute Magic Constitution, Instinct, Soul Gaze, Basic Passive: Body Soul, Basic Passive: Recovery...
Combat Active Skills: Azure Shadow King, Azure Steel Shadow, Dragon Shadow Flash.
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Su Xiao stared at the -7 point Charm attribute. He clearly remembered that before entering Alliance Star, his Charm attribute was -4 points. Now it had reached -7 points. The rate of decline was too steep. At this rate, breaking through the -10 point mark wouldn't be difficult.
The problem was that Su Xiao hadn't yet obtained a means to negate the penalties of a -10 point Charm attribute. In this situation, reaching -10 points would be very unfavorable. Judging by the current trend, after completing the next world progression, his Charm attribute might reach -10 points. This was already urgent.
Regarding items that could negate negative Charm attribute penalties, this required luck. So far, Su Xiao had never seen anyone sell such items. He didn't know if it was because they were rare or because others didn't need them.
In this regard, Su Xiao planned to contact the Shadow Merchant Guild, and secondly, to acquire them through the Traveling Group's channels. Thinking of this, Su Xiao took out a seal and crushed it.
[You have obtained one Travel Group channel speaking permission.]
White Night: "Acquiring Charm penalty immunity items."
Spirit Crow: "Is this a new member?"
Witch: "No~"
Youyouan: "Greetings, Master. May Master be well."
Tuanzhang: "."
Dancer Sister: "Did I see the living Tuanzhang?!"
Youyouan: "This is my first time seeing Tuanzhang speak too."
Tuanzhang: "Recently, there are too many female members. Witch, don't deliberately recruit female members. Recruit as fate dictates. Otherwise, I'll send you to a world of fate-determined ranks."
Witch: "Okay~, Tuanzhang~"
Tuanzhang: "."
Witch: "Tuanzhang, I was wrong. Please forgive me."
Dark: "Tuanzhang actually spoke."
Spirit Crow: "Yes, Tuanzhang spoke."
Weini: "Of course Tuanzhang can speak, you newcomers."
Gulu: "White Night's message? Temporary speaking permission, hahaha, White Night with negative Charm, everyone come laugh at him, wahahahaha."
Spirit Crow: "Is that really okay (smile)?"
Weini: "I advise you not to seek death. Gulu will just get her legs broken, but you'll get your head chopped off."
Spirit Crow: "Why is Gulu's treatment so good?"
Weini: "Because that's her wild daddy."
Spirit Crow: "???"
Witch: "Attachment. Listen once, 2 Soul Coins. This is a recording of Gulu calling White Night 'Daddy' (also has 'My Father' version, additional +1 Soul Coin, available for listening)."
Note: Member Gulu has temporarily exited the Travel Group message channel.
Spirit Crow: "Hahahahaha (laughing like a pig squealing)."
...
The messages before Su Xiao's eyes disappeared. It was only a temporary speaking permission, but it surprised him that the Travel Group channel was quite lively.
Returning to his Exclusive Room, Su Xiao took a shower. The fatigue from the life-and-death battle with the Supreme Insect receded somewhat. He sat cross-legged on the bed and took out a pile of treasure chests.
This time, there were a total of 10 chests: [Holy Spirit Chest x5], [Tide Chest], [Immortal Chest (72%)], [Soul Box], [Immortal Chest: Silver Moonlight], [Immortal Chest: Insect Abyss].
The last two chests were dropped by the Moon Wolf and the Supreme Insect respectively. Su Xiao estimated that the Moon Wolf's chest had the most value, so he left it for last. This was his habit.
Before opening the chests, Su Xiao had Beini take [Mind Confusion (Holy Spirit Gem)], [Captive Arrow (Holy Spirit Weapon)], and three [Altered Crystals] to sell.
Using Fate Dominator to light a cigarette, with the Goddess of Fortune blessing active, Su Xiao's Luck attribute reached an astonishing 60 points! This greatly boosted his confidence in opening chests.
[You have opened Holy Spirit Chest x5.]
[You have obtained 1,280,000 Paradise Coins.]
[You have obtained Soul Crystal (Medium) x10.]
[You have obtained Soul Crystal (Large) x6.]
[You have obtained Extreme Rage: Hatred (Epic Equipment).]
...
Su Xiao continued scrolling down to confirm there were no other prompts. He narrowed his eyes. Five Holy Spirit Chests opened simultaneously, and this was it?
Bubu Wang and Baha also saw these prompts. One looked up at the ceiling, the other stared at the ground, both exceptionally focused.
Su Xiao picked up the [Tide Chest] obtained after dealing with the Mermaid. He didn't believe he would have bad luck again this time.
[You have opened the Tide Chest.]
[You have obtained Sea Wrath: Endless Legion (Immortal Rank Item).]
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Su Xiao examined the ancient horn in his hand. [Sea Wrath: Endless Legion], as an Immortal Rank item, had an extremely powerful effect. If used at sea, it could summon an ocean-type undead legion to attack a designated unit or target for 1 to 10 minutes. The duration was determined by the user's Stamina, Intelligence, Willpower, and Soul Strength. It was important to note that among this ocean undead legion, even the weakest minions had Sixth Rank combat power, while the strongest reached the Eighth Rank limit. More crucially, it was the sheer number of the ocean undead legion.
This item could also be used on land, but its power would be much weaker. This item would normally be stored in the team's storage space. If Amu and Beini were drifting at sea again, they could use this item in a critical moment.
Thinking this, Su Xiao picked up [Immortal Chest (72%)], the chest dropped by Emperor Taiyatu.
[You have opened Immortal Chest (72%).]
[You have obtained Immortal Soul (Immortal Rank Rare Item, 1320 Rating).]
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Five [Immortal Souls] could be synthesized once. As long as the ratings of all five [Immortal Souls] weren't particularly low, they could produce a full 1500 rating [Immortal Soul], providing a limit boost to a weapon. Currently, Su Xiao was still one [Immortal Soul] short of being able to synthesize.
Obtaining an Immortal Soul was good news, but Su Xiao felt that this Immortal Chest, with its 72% gold content, should at least have yielded an [Immortal Soul] with a rating above 1400.
Su Xiao confirmed one thing: his luck in opening chests was not good right now. With three chests remaining, he had two choices: gamble on his luck, or wait two days until Fate Dominator's cooldown recovered, then open the chests to see if his fortune would turn.
If the remaining three chests yielded low returns due to his recent poor luck, that would be a huge loss.
When facing enemies, Su Xiao had never been afraid. But when facing his own fluctuating fortune, he absolutely couldn't recklessly charge in. He couldn't win that way. He had tried many times before.
This time, Su Xiao had many things to do. Coupled with carrying a huge sum of 39,377 Soul Coins, he decided not to continue opening chests. He would just let his luck accumulate and try again after 48 hours.
"Boss, fortune is bad now, but it'll turn around soon."
"Woof."
"..."
Su Xiao didn't speak. He planned to go enhance his abilities first. This time, he had obtained a total of 8 Golden Skill Points. He wouldn't enhance Azure Shadow King for now, but instead enhance abilities like Devouring Core and Slaughter Shadow.
Besides this, Su Xiao also planned to develop a Technique-type ability. As for which one to choose, he was still considering.
Su Xiao made a move to get up from the bed. Just then, a message came from Violent Rat. The content was that they had returned to Reincarnation Paradise and hoped Su Xiao would perform a second treatment on Saber. Violent Rat specifically noted that Su Xiao should come quickly, as Saber currently looked calm on the surface but looked ready to bolt at any moment.
After opening the chests, Su Xiao's mood wasn't great. But now that he could obtain Dark Matter again, his mood turned from cloudy to sunny.
Moreover, what needed to be removed from Saber's body wasn't just Dark Matter, but also a more harmful (and more valuable) substance. This substance was called [Dark Sediment], which was unique to Dark Matter. The reason Saber had been eroded so severely was that she was not only eroded by Dark Matter but also had [Dark Sediment] inside her.
Last time, Saber had already initially adapted to the pain of removing Dark Matter amidst her screams. This time, he could try to remove a trace amount of [Dark Sediment]. Although Saber's experience might be very unpleasant, Su Xiao was still somewhat tempted by [Dark Sediment].
Furthermore, from the last treatment, Su Xiao discovered that Saber's condition was more complicated than imagined. She wasn't just eroded by one type of energy. Besides [Dark Matter] and [Dark Sediment], there seemed to be something else inside her.
For the person being treated, this was bad news. But for Su Xiao, who was an Alchemist, Saber was practically a mobile treasure trove.