Chapter 1 Listening to the Spirit Realm Prompt

Listening to the Spirit Realm notification sound in his ear, Zhang Yuanqing was looking forward to the experience point reward for the S-class dungeon.

He had consulted Guan Ya and Li Dongze. Spirit Realm Hunters who obtained their character cards for the first time usually received 0-5% experience points after completing their trial missions. After that, completing a multi-person Spirit Realm instance would grant approximately 5-10% experience points.

A solo Spirit Realm instance yielded 10-15% experience points.

In other words, even with a 100% success rate, a Spirit Realm Hunter would have to experience more than 10 multi-person instances, or nearly 10 solo instances, to level up.

The difficulty of leveling up was evident.

Zhang Yuanqing's trial Spirit Realm was S-class. Completing it rewarded him with 20% experience points. Subsequently, he triggered a hidden mission, prying a Spirit Body Crystal from the Niangniang's (goddess) little mouth at Three Dao Mountain, which added another 22% experience points.

One Mountain God Temple was worth four or five multi-person Spirit Realm instances for others.

"Normally, I would need to enter five multi-person Spirit Realm instances, or three solo instances, to reach level 2. I wonder if Golden Water Amusement Park can let me reach level 2 in one go."

Zhang Yuanqing was full of anticipation.

Within the official organization, level 1 was for entry-level personnel, while level 2 was considered entry into the elite ranks, with higher salaries and various benefits.

[Reward Calculation in progress... Obtained items/props: Cat King Speaker, Red Headdress]

[Reward experience points: 40%]

[Main quest completion complete... Ding, congratulations on completing the hidden mission. Calculating rewards...]

[Obtained items/props: Stoic's Orb]

[Reward experience points: 25%]

[Hidden mission completion complete... Ding, congratulations on your promotion to Level 2 Night Wanderer...]

[Ding! Character card reward activated, reward item: Disguise Ring.]

[Calculation complete! Exiting the Spirit Realm in five minutes...]

"More generous than the 'Sheling Tunnel' rewards. As expected of an extraordinary S-class dungeon, 65% experience points, four items, what a windfall..."

Zhang Yuanqing was dumbfounded, hearing the frantic beating of his own heart.

Immediately, he felt a burning sensation between his eyebrows, knowing that the Black Moon Mark was about to appear.

Crap, the black full moon can't be seen by outsiders... He was startled and subconsciously looked at Xie Lingxi.

The little girl's pupils were unfocused, staring at a spot in the void, probably checking her character panel and mission rewards, not paying attention to her surroundings at all.

Zhang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief and turned his back.

Then, a surge of majestic Taiyin (yin energy) power burst from the burning Black Moon Mark, washing over his body with an almost barbaric force, merging into every cell, into every bone.

He twitched involuntarily, feeling a change in the level of his life, his genetic sequence being reorganized...

Three new talent skills naturally merged into his instincts.

[Name: Yuanshi Tianzun]

[Race: Human]

[Class: Night Wanderer]

[Level: 2]

[Skills: Night Walk, Spirit Devour, Taiyin Spirit, Howl of the Moon, Charm, Spirit Talisman]

[Experience Points: 23%]

[Morality: 90]

[Reputation: 15]

[Howl of the Moon (Active): Borrow power from Taiyin, greatly increasing one's own attributes, lasting for a quarter of an hour. After the skill ends, enters a state of weakness for three hours. Note: This skill can only be used at night, and the prerequisite action is: Howling at the moon.]

[Charm (Active): Can cause targets to hallucinate and lose direction. Note: Ghosts and demons most often use this technique to bewitch mortals.]

[Spirit Talisman (Active): A unique spirit script belonging to the Night Wanderer, which can be used to draw talismans and formations. Note: Currently, only spirit scripts targeting spiritual bodies can be drawn.]

Zhang Yuanqing sensed it carefully. Without using them, he knew the nature of the skills.

Howl of the Moon and Night Walk were two incompatible active skills. In the Howl of the Moon state, Night Walk could not be used, and vice versa.

If Night Walk was a top-tier assassination skill, then Howl of the Moon made up for the Night Wanderer's weakness in close combat.

Charm was inclined towards control and support. Although it did not have direct destructive power, it increased the Night Wanderer's versatility and expanded the operating space.

As for Spirit Talisman, it could be used to create talismans and carve formations. Talismans and formations were not simply for restraining wraiths; they could also nurture and refine spirits.

"Finally, I can further cultivate Little Silly," Zhang Yuanqing thought happily, then opened his inventory and checked the props.

In addition to the Cat King Speaker, the dungeon rewarded two props and one consumable item.

[Name: Red Headdress]

[Type: Ornament (Consumable)]

[Function: Summon]

[Introduction: The headdress of the ghost bride in the wedding scene of Golden Water Amusement Park, an item blessed by an indescribable being. It was originally an inseparable part of the ghost bride. Only special people who successfully deceived the ghost bride could obtain it.]

[Note 1: Covering the red headdress can summon the ghost bride. This item can be used three times.]

[Note 2: Hahaha, I laugh at that Niangniang's lack of strategy, laughing at her for trying to steal a chicken only to lose rice.]

[Note 3: Using the red headdress in the Spirit Realm has a certain chance of attracting the attention of that being. After reading note 2, I believe you will use it with caution.]

"Hiss, this thing even comes with taunting? If the Niangniang of Three Dao Mountain senses it, she'll be pissed..." Zhang Yuanqing sucked in a breath, both surprised and pained.

He suspected that the ghost bride was either at the peak of the Extraordinary Realm or had touched the Saint Realm. A summoned monster of this level could be used as a life-saving measure.

What was a pain in the ass was that this thing was not very harmful but extremely insulting to the Niangniang of Three Dao Mountain. That peerless Niangniang would probably hunt him down all over the Spirit Realm.

I absolutely can't use it in the Spirit Realm... He secretly decided.

[Name: Stoic's Orb]

[Type: Orb]

[Function: Buff, Defense]

[Introduction: A prop for the Earth Monster class, it condenses the power of the earth and can enhance strength and defense.]

[Note: Heaviness comes at a price.]

........

[Name: Disguise Ring]

[Type: Accessory]

[Function: Disguise]

[Introduction: A magical ring that can change appearance, allowing you to adjust your facial features at will.]

[Note: Don't you have any idea what you look like?]

"The Demon Lord's character card reward is one item per dungeon run? Damn, this is a bit heaven-defying... The function of the Disguise Ring is simple and straightforward, but the price of Stoic's Orb feels unreliable. Hmm, let's try..."

Zhang Yuanqing took out the orb from his inventory. It was the size of an egg, earthy yellow in color, and had an indescribable weight to the touch.

After holding Stoic's Orb, he felt heavier, stronger, and a strong sense of security arose in his heart for no reason.

But he also became slower. Every move felt like a mountain was pressing down on him, making his actions incredibly slow.

"How can I fight while holding this orb? The advantages and disadvantages are obvious. This is a normal prop. The Vajra Pestle and Red Dance Shoes are not normal."

As he was thinking, he suddenly heard a joyful cheer:

"Brother Wang Tai, can you imagine? I was rewarded with 35% experience points, one prop, and one consumable item. It's so generous, so generous. As expected of an S-class Spirit Realm."

Xie Lingxi, after calculating her rewards, was as happy as a little girl who had received a lollipop, jumping in place.

"Brother Wang Tai, what rewards did you get? How many experience points, any props?"

The little girl blinked her lively eyes, looking at him prettily.

She had two props, one given by an elder and one obtained in a solo Spirit Realm instance. Now she had another one. At a young age, she had three props. Can you imagine?

Your show-off expression is almost written all over your face... Zhang Yuanqing nodded slightly:

"Not bad!

"My rewards aren't much, 65% experience points, three props, one consumable item."

Xie Lingxi was stunned, her face stiff, her mouth opening a little, staring at him blankly.

I can clearly feel the resentment of the rich from you! Zhang Yuanqing was in a good mood.

Xie Lingxi murmured, "How could this be... Why are your rewards so much higher than mine? The Spirit Realm is unfair!"

Zhang Yuanqing comforted her, "Perhaps the Spirit Realm wants you to see the disparity in the world."

"???" Xie Lingxi was on the verge of tears.

If you knew that this was only my second time entering the Spirit Realm, the sense of disparity would be even more direct! Zhang Yuanqing didn't continue to suppress her, patiently waiting for the return.

At the same time, he thought about the benefits of his post-clearance. He had successfully obtained the first kill in the S-class Spirit Realm. In the future, the experience points for those who cleared it would definitely be reduced, and the prop rewards would not be as generous as the first kill.

But the rewards were still higher than ordinary Spirit Realms, so the walkthrough was very important.

The Cat King Speaker was left here by the Soldier Brother. He seemed to know some information. When he returned to reality, he would study this prop carefully, maybe he could get useful information.

Right, he still had to take care of what his father had entrusted him with before his death...

"Brother Wang Tai, why didn't I see He Bo? Can we exchange phone numbers?" Xie Lingxi suddenly said, looking at the countdown that was about to reach zero.

"He Bo should still be at the roller coaster. Didn't we exchange them already?"

"The number I gave you was fake."

"Oh, the one I gave you was real."

"No, the one you gave me must be fake too," Xie Lingxi wrinkled her nose.

Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her, thinking that everyone was just Spirit Realm friends. After the dungeon, they would go their separate ways. Why bother contacting each other? You're still young. When you turn eighteen, we can have a more in-depth exchange.

"Spirit Realm Hunters shouldn't have too much contact in reality, even if they're in the same camp," Zhang Yuanqing said indifferently.

"I will find you!" Xie Lingxi snorted.

As soon as she finished speaking, the scenery of the Detective Reasoning Museum, like the surface of rippling water, quickly blurred.

........

The picture went from blurry to clear. Zhang Yuanqing saw the familiar desk, double bed, desk lamp, TV... He had returned to reality.

The room was pitch black and quiet. The curtains were tightly drawn, and the soundproof glass blocked the noise from outside. The electronic alarm clock on the bedside table showed that the time was five in the morning.

He had spent five hours in the Spirit Realm, but Zhang Yuanqing felt like he had experienced a great change.

Pulling open the curtains, the sky was blue, there were few cars on the street, and sanitation workers slowly passed by on their garbage trucks.

The breakfast chain store on the side of the street was already open, and large amounts of hot air were permeating out.

Zhang Yuanqing turned on the light and stood in front of the full-length mirror by the window, examining himself in the mirror. His skin had become whiter, his facial features had not changed, but he always felt that they were much more refined. Between his eyebrows, there was a strange temperament.

After racking his brains for a moment, four words flashed in his mind - evil and noble!

"I remember Yuan Ting also had this kind of temperament. The higher the level of the Night Wanderer, the more obvious the temperament..."

Obviously, this was the change brought about by the rich Taiyin power after the upgrade.

In the future, I will also be able to give an evil smile, no, I can't do that, in case I get entangled by young girls, wouldn't that be a headache... Zhang Yuanqing chuckled, walked to the bed, and took out his mobile phone from the cold bedding.

Turning on the screen, it showed an unread text message:

"Come out, call me immediately, everyone is waiting for you - Guan Ya."

What if I didn't come out? Well, by dawn, she should take the initiative to contact me to confirm whether I died in the Spirit Realm!

Zhang Yuanqing exited the text message box and dialed Guan Ya's number.