Chapter 64: Wonderful

Inside the supply room, Yueshitu stood blankly in front of the wooden counter. She was genuinely lost, unsure what would happen after exchanging for the [Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece].

Originally, Yueshitu had no connection to the Sun Church, but after a series of temporary assignments, interventions, and other chaotic manipulations, she had become a temporary member of the Sun Church.

Under these circumstances, Yueshitu didn't know if exchanging items in the reputation shop would cause problems. The reputation shop was very strange, offering only one type of item.

"Um... what am I supposed to do next?"

Yueshitu asked this while still in her daze. Her expression at that moment had no trace of acting; it was 100% genuine.

"Activate the reputation shop, use your current reputation to exchange for the Sun Blood Crystal, and finally hand it over to me."

Su Xiao placed his hand on Yueshitu's shoulder, seemingly encouraging, but if she refused, he would hang her from the chandelier and beat her.

"But... there's nothing in the reputation shop."

Yueshitu continued to use her bewildered expression. She felt that her life was too hard, too hard!

"..."

The smile on Su Xiao's face gradually faded. The [Sinfall Heavenly Relic] bone staff appeared in his hand.

"Is there anything now?"

"Yes, there is."

Yueshitu looked pitiful as she chose to exchange for the [Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece].

[Warning: You have obtained an incompletely notarized item!]

Three consecutive warnings from the Apocalypse Paradise made Yueshitu's heart skip a beat. She had received warnings before, but never three such blood-red warnings in a row. The warnings seemed to carry a bloody scent, sending chills down her spine.

Not daring to delay, Yueshitu immediately traded the [Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece] to Su Xiao. Several more prompts appeared.

[Prompt: Due to the incomplete notarization of the 'Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece,' the recipient cannot obtain the 'Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece' through this transaction.]

[This item has been sealed.]

Seeing this prompt, Yueshitu's expression turned helpless, but she felt a secret satisfaction. Her thoughts were: 'So you've finally met your match? You never do anything remotely human, and now you've lost out this time.'

Before Yueshitu could enjoy her satisfaction for long, another prompt appeared.

[The sealed item 'Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece,' also known as Sealed Item No. 285509, is a multi-party shared item.]

[Prompt (Void Tree): Sealed Item No. 285509 originates from the reputation shop of this world's Sun Church and is a legitimate resource acquisition channel. It will be re-notarized shortly.]

[This item is jointly owned by three parties: the Contractor herself, Hunter Kukulin Bai Ye, and Intermediary Kaiser.]

[Ownership division in progress...]

[Intermediary Kaiser has relinquished his ownership of this item.]

[Faction Privilege · Profiteer has been activated. This faction privilege has two characteristics: Standard Characteristic / Hidden Characteristic.]

[Profiteer (Standard Characteristic): Allows ignoring the reputation level prerequisites for exchanging items in faction shops.]

[Profiteer (Hidden Characteristic · Only activatable by Kaiser): When item ownership is ambiguous, gain ownership of the item.]

[You may obtain Sealed Item No. 285509. The ownership of this item has been clarified.]

[Notarization of this item will begin shortly. By exchanging for this item, you have expressed your subjective intention to obtain ownership. Therefore, during notarization, you must pay a notarization fee of 1,675 Soul Coins.]

[You have consumed 1,675 Soul Coins.]

[Prompt: Intermediary Kaiser has activated his 'Final Interpretation Right' authority.]

[Intermediary Kaiser's unique ability · Thick-Skinned and Shameless (Passive, X) has been activated.]

[The final ownership of Sealed Item No. 285509 has been determined. This item belongs to Hunter Kukulin Bai Ye.]

[Since the Contractor has paid the notarization fee, Sealed Item No. 285509 has been fully notarized.]

[The seal on Sealed Item No. 285509 has been lifted. This is the 'Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece.']

[Hunter Kukulin Bai Ye has obtained the 'Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece.']

...

Seeing this long list of prompts, Yueshitu was utterly bewildered. She suddenly felt that even after advancing to the Eighth Rank, the world was still so dangerous. This world... was too treacherous!

A [Sun Blood Crystal] appeared in Su Xiao's hand. The crystal was about the size of a fist, externally resembling translucent congealed blood, with several golden threads inside.

"Am I going to die?"

Yueshitu's voice suddenly choked up. Even at the Eighth Rank, her fear of death hadn't changed, though she was now mostly acting, since she still had a life-saving item in hand.

"..."

Su Xiao said nothing and turned to leave the room.

Ten minutes later, on the wilderness three kilometers in front of the Grand Cathedral, Yueshitu removed her hood, her eyes filled with excitement. After what had just happened, she thought Su Xiao and Kaiser would definitely silence her, forcing her to use that painfully expensive life-saving item.

In reality, Yueshitu was still too naive. Why would they silence her? From start to finish, Su Xiao and Kaiser had not committed any violations. If the judgment got chaotic, that wasn't their problem; they were just "going with the flow."

"Big brother, I definitely won't report you, rest assured."

Leaving these words, Yueshitu turned and ran, abandoning any pretense of ladylike grace.

Watching Yueshitu's retreating figure, Su Xiao estimated that if he went all out to kill this summoning-type Contractor, even using one or two trump cards, success wasn't guaranteed. She was too rich.

The Reincarnation Paradise's trade market and trade street were famous for various self-destruct explosives, while the Apocalypse Paradise's trade market and trade street were known for all kinds of life-saving items.

Due to the existence of auction platforms, many life-saving items from various paradises flowed into the Apocalypse Paradise, giving its Contractors more options.

In truth, the Reincarnation Paradise also had such items, but Su Xiao wouldn't spend Soul Coins to buy them. Powerful life-saving items cost at least 10,000 to 20,000 Soul Coins. With that many Soul Coins, Su Xiao would rather use them to improve abilities like Technique Sublimation, Basic Passive · Body Soul, and Basic Passive · Spirit Toughness.

Rather than facing the choice of running away when he couldn't win, Su Xiao preferred to kill his enemies, gain resources, and become stronger.

Su Xiao checked the faction privilege he had retrieved, confirmed there were no issues, and turned back toward the Grand Cathedral. He soon returned to the exchange room.

Standing inside the wooden counter, Su Xiao activated the faction shop and looked at the exchange list, where the stock of [Coagulated Sun Blood Crystal · Super Large Piece] was 1. His eyes showed contemplation.

Currently, in his storage space, he had two [Sun Blood Crystals]. [Fate Dominator] needed one, [Berg Heart] needed one, and when the [Divine Judgment] ring advanced to Immortal Rank, it would need one too.

He needed three [Sun Blood Crystals] in total, but only had two. This was a problem. Someone could solve it, but he hadn't caught that person yet.

He checked the time. It was already 2 AM. Su Xiao decided not to return to the apartment tonight. Instead, he would stay with Bubu Wang and Baha at the supply point until 7 AM.

Every morning at 6 AM, the church's financial department would come to Kaiser to verify the previous day's accounts, check the circulation of Sun Gold Coins, and so on.

This process would last from 6:00 to 6:30. After the financial department left, Su Xiao could once again use [Cost Price Procurement] + [Return] to scam some reputation points. This ability could be used twice a day, and its cooldown would refresh around 6:30 AM, right after the account verification.

The room was brightly lit. Bubu Wang, Baha, and Kaiser had already gathered around a table to play Dou Dizhu. Bubu Wang and Baha each had their own savings and secretly teamed up, trying to win some Soul Coins from Kaiser. Kaiser, playing one against two, looked relaxed and composed. He was a gambling god who had eight decks of cards hidden in his crotch.

Before long, the three couldn't continue their Dou Dizhu game. With 54 cards, after a few rounds, it had turned into 179 cards, requiring two separate shuffles. There were eight Big Kings and Little Kings, and nine 2s.

After this situation arose, Bubu Wang, Baha, and Kaiser discussed it and decided to switch to a new deck. But as they played, that deck also started growing. By the time Bubu Wang drew a card and got an Ultraman card, they simply couldn't go on.

Su Xiao didn't join them. He was engaged in his daily meditation. Just then, a prompt appeared.

[Prompt: The title · Blood Intent (★★★★★★★) has completed its physique tendency adaptation. The Hunter may view its attributes or equip this title.]

This seven-star title named [Blood Intent] was obtained by Su Xiao after killing a blood-attribute monster. Since acquiring it, it had been unviewable. Now, it seemed to have completed its adaptation to his physique.

Su Xiao had high expectations for this title. He ended his daily meditation and was about to check the effects of the [Blood Intent] title when he heard a knock on the door.

Kaiser opened the door and spoke with a church member standing outside. After the member left, Kaiser turned and said, "Caught him."

Hearing this, Su Xiao knew that another [Sun Blood Crystal] and a large sum of Soul Coins were coming.

Su Xiao left the supply point, exited through the back door of the Grand Cathedral, passed through the rear courtyard's path, and entered the circular valley at the very back. At night, few people came to the Sun Altar, making it very quiet. Near the altar, in a row of iron cages, there was a new "resident."

Su Xiao walked forward. A figure sitting inside the iron cage came into view. Seeing this person, he paused in his steps.

Inside the iron cage, Yueshitu wore an expression of utter despair. Yes, the one caught wasn't Molei, but Yueshitu. She had been released not long ago, only to be caught again.