Chapter 487 A Great Harvest

[Rewards are being calculated... Acquired item/prop: Level 2 Gang Token, Unofficial Constable Waist Tag... Ding, detecting irregular power on your person, abnormal pollution, processing...]

Hearing Lingjing's notification, Zhang Yuanqing, with his usual domineering and seductive charm, froze. He wondered, what was this about irregular power? How was it being dealt with?

He had a bad feeling.

Then, he heard Lingjing's notification:

[Eliminating irregular power for you, clearing pollution for you...]

The next second, a round of golden, blazing sun appeared in Zhang Yuanqing's sea of consciousness, its scorching and intense sunlight illuminating everything.

Bathing in this sunlight, Zhang Yuanqing felt his soul emitting "crackling" sounds as if being roasted, and he heard illusory, resentful roars in his ears.

The mental pollution caused by devouring Murong Long dissipated in a puff of "black smoke," and his soul strength, which had reached the level of a Ruler, rapidly declined, returning to its normal state.

The Five Elements power that had merged into his body was forcibly extracted by an irresistible force.

Undoubtedly, this was the power of Lingjing.

*Cao*, are you playing dirty? I exploited a bug through my own ability, why are you taking it away...? Zhang Yuanqing's will regained clarity, and he felt a pang of heartache as the Five Elements power left his body.

Murong Long's Five Elements power was genuine Ruler-level power.

Having experienced the power of killing Level 6s like slaughtering dogs, like experiencing the G-force of a Ferrari, it was hard to accept returning to the driver's seat of a Wuling Hongguang. The huge difference was difficult to bear.

As the mental pollution rapidly cleared, Zhang Yuanqing gradually regained his reason and calmness.

At least the madness is gone... He sighed, regaining his sanity.

Objectively speaking, it wasn't realistic to keep this strength.

Having the power to rival a Ruler at the Saint stage? How would future instances be arranged? Would Lingjing directly throw him into a Ruler-level instance?

Cross-level matching was already the limit; there had never been any mention of cross-stage matching.

Lingjing couldn't allow him to take away the core of this instance.

But he was still unwilling.

[Processing complete! Re-calculating rewards... Acquired items/props: Level 2 Gang Token, Unofficial Constable Waist Tag, Five Elements Spiritual Power Experience Card x2.]

[Reward experience points: 100%]

[Ding, congratulations on advancing to Level 6 Star Official...]

[Reward experience points: 7%]

[Main quest settlement complete.]

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

[Settlement complete! Exiting Lingjing in ten minutes...]

The nebula on Zhang Yuanqing's forehead reappeared, and a surge of majestic Star Power poured out from the mark, gently washing over his body, merging into each cell, each bone.

His physique, washed by the Star Power... didn't change at all.

Yes, the Star Power in his body surged, but his physique didn't change because Zhang Yuanqing's physical strength had already reached Level 6.

The Pure Yang Body Cleansing Record was at Minor Completion.

"...Leveled up twice, a big win. And it seems they compensated me with the Five Elements Spiritual Power Experience Card," Zhang Yuanqing's heart pounded wildly.

He was Level 6, albeit early Level 6.

But if he combined it with the beast transformation ability of the Azure Emperor Jade Belt, he was confident he could fight Level 6 Saints with over 50% experience.

Level 6s with over 90% experience, like the Gluttony Divine General, Jiang Ju, and Huang Taiji, would require relying on other items.

But regardless, his true combat power had entered the strongest ranks below the Ruler level.

"Finally learned the Art of Star Observation. The Star Power is countless times stronger. I can use Star Tunneling Technique without restraint in the future..." After the surprise, he opened his character panel, eager to check his information.

[Name: Yuanshi Tianzun]

[Race: Human]

[Class: Star Official]

[Level: 6]

[Skills: Night Wanderer - Night Wander, Spirit Devouring, Spirit of Taiyin, Howl at the Moon, Charm, Spiritual Talisman]

[Star Official - Art of Star Observation, Star Divination, Star Illusion, Star Tunneling Technique, Star Body]

[Experience: 7%]

[Morality: 3800]

[Reputation: 4400]

[Art of Star Observation (Active): Can perceive the changes in the world through the changes of the Zhou Tian Stars. The deeper the practice, the more detailed the changes seen (Prerequisite: Star Divination)]

A large amount of information about the Art of Star Observation flooded Zhang Yuanqing's mind.

The main use of the Art of Star Observation was to perceive the evolution of all things, thereby understanding the general trend of the world. Breaking it down, there were many extended abilities.

Basic ones included weather forecasting, seasons, hours, and zodiac fortunes.

Advanced ones included glimpsing an individual's River of Life, but that required specializing in Star Power, a level that ordinary Star Officials couldn't reach.

Also, both Level 5 and Level 6 only had one skill: the Art of Star Observation.

But Level 5's Art of Star Observation was entry-level, while Level 6 was mastery-level.

Next month is a solo instance. Before the killing instance at the end of the year, it shouldn't be a problem to increase my experience to over 50%... Killed three Level 6s and one Level 5, rewarded with 5500 reputation points... Zhang Yuanqing silently checked his gains.

He originally had 500 reputation points, for a total of 6000, but after killing Cai Longshen, 1600 points were deducted, leaving only 4400.

These aristocratic sons had abundant resources, and their morality and reputation were much higher than those of ordinary people of the same level.

But even 4400 reputation points were enough for him to kill Lawful practitioners until his hands were soft. Killing a Level 4 Saint only deducted dozens or hundreds of reputation points.

"Alas, Cai Longshen is a hidden danger. I was too impulsive, shouldn't have killed him. I'll talk to the boss when I get back to reality..." He sighed and opened his inventory to check his items.

First was the Gang Token, the appearance of which surprised him because the Gang Token required the player to play a leadership role in the instance, lead teammates to victory, and convince them.

Only then was there a chance to obtain the Gang Token.

But he not only didn't lead the team, but instead lay down in the final circle.

[Name: Level 2 Gang Token (Inactive)]

[Type: Token]

[Function: Establish a Gang (Upgradeable)]

[Introduction: Level 2 Gang Token, can establish a twelve-person team, can create exclusive instances for the team; can obtain extra experience rewards (the gang leader's reward is twice that of ordinary members); can invite teammates of the same level to participate in instances; can open a gang warehouse...]

[Note 1: Level 2 Gang's exclusive instance, can be opened when the number of team members reaches 12.]

[Note 2: To obtain a Level 2 Gang Token, you need to have the quality of 'Turning the Tide'.]

[Note 3: The Gang Token ignores camps and can pull opposing camps into the team.]

[Note 4: Gang members cannot betray each other or kill each other.]

Seeing "Note 2," Zhang Yuanqing's doubts were finally resolved. The reward mechanisms for Level 2 and Level 1 Gang Tokens were different.

"There's a bit of luck involved. That's a good thing, but it also shows that this Gang Token is very difficult to upgrade. Each stage has different requirements..."

Zhang Yuanqing happily activated the Gang Token, making "Return of the Dead" a Level 2 Gang.

Then, he took out the "Five Elements Spiritual Power Experience Card" and the "Charm Ring," holding them in his hands to check their attributes.

The Five Elements Spiritual Power Experience Card was a card with five colors mixed together, and its material was similar to that of a character card.

The Charm Ring was woven from red string and looked like a two-dollar street craft.

[Name: Five Elements Spiritual Power Experience Card x2]

[Type: Consumable]

[Function: Summon the Power of Five Elements]

[Introduction: A Star Official who exploited a bug through unconventional means unexpectedly obtained the power of a Ruler. After Lingjing fixed the bug, it compensated him with two experience cards.]

[Note: Please control your emotions.]

This is the most awesome consumable I've ever had as a Lingjing Xingzhe, the strongest trump card, well, not counting the Taiyin Fragment... Zhang Yuanqing was very satisfied with Lingjing's compensation.

The function of this experience card was self-evident. As for the price, it should be the neurotic state he was in before.

No problem! Zhang Yuanqing thought, and then glanced at Cai Longshen's body.

Okay, it's a big problem. Need to use it with caution... He muttered silently, and then looked at the Charm Ring.

[Name: Charm Ring]

[Type: Ornament]

[Function: Enhance Charm]

[Introduction: A passionate Hongluan Star Official spent all her efforts to weave this ring in order to win the heart of her beloved. Wearing it will make the opposite sex around you feel affection for you. The opposite sex who are under the influence of the ring for a long time will have a desire for love and spark the flames of love.]

[Note: Damn it, all the girls have been snatched away by you, what are we going to do? Fight with bayonets!]

"A ring that can increase the favorability of the opposite sex is equivalent to having the passive skill of the Hongluan Star Official -- Charm. It is a good auxiliary item, very effective for dealing with the opposite sex. The price is... while wearing the ring, it is easy to attract the attention of the same sex."

Zhang Yuanqing quickly understood the function and price of the ring, and his expression suddenly became strange.

This thing is the Demon Lord's item.

The Charm Ring seduces women, and the Endurance Spray conquers women. The Demon Lord is really a heretic cultivator, second only to the guy who relies on dual cultivation to level up... Zhang Yuanqing considered whether to sell the ring to Ling Jun.

On second thought, the instructor and the Demon Lord were different. The instructor was all about skills. Giving him this would only make him feel that I was humiliating him.

"It's good to keep it for myself. I can use it when Guan Ya or Xiao Yuan are angry with me in the future. I don't know if it will work on old women..." Zhang Yuanqing decided to keep it for himself.

After checking the rewards, Zhang Yuanqing glanced at the countdown, and there were five minutes left.

He looked at Huang Taiji, worried:

"About Cai Longshen..."

After regaining his sanity, he realized that he was too impulsive.

This was a terrible disaster.

In addition, Zhang Yuanqing was a little regretful. Although Cai Longshen's actions were not good and he was annoying, he didn't deserve to die.

Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, after leaving the instance, I will discuss it with Fu Qingyang. At that time, we may have to compare notes first and keep the report consistent."

Zhang Yuanqing was stunned.

Although they had shared life and death, Huang Taiji's unwavering favoritism surprised him.

Huang Taiji sighed:

"During your coma..."

He briefly told him about Cai Longshen's refusal to fight.

Zhang Yuanqing's face sank, and he sneered: "He deserved to die."

Relying on his teleportation props, coldly watching his colleagues in the official organization die, Cai Longshen's actions were equivalent to deliberately harming Huang Taiji and the others.

The strength of the camps matched by Lingjing was roughly equal. If one of the main forces deliberately refused to fight, it was equivalent to killing the entire team.

That was all. After lying down to win, he still had the face to share the spoils and steal his props?

Not to mention that he was mentally unstable at the time, even if he was mentally normal, he would have killed Cai Longshen.

Huang Taiji added:

"But you have to be prepared for the worst. The report can be faked, but we can't lie, such as in front of the Tiger Talisman."

The Tiger Talisman can't test me, but Huang Taiji really can't withstand the Tiger Talisman... Zhang Yuanqing frowned:

"Contact me again when we get back."

After finishing the business, he coughed and said:

"How much experience did you get?"

Huang Taiji said: "24%. My experience has already reached 91%. Now it's Level 6 100%. There's no more to upgrade."

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of something, and his tone was steady but curious, "How much experience did you get?"

Zhang Yuanqing was waiting for him to ask, and said in an extremely calm tone:

"I'm Level 6."

Huang Taiji: ".......??"

His calm and dignified face showed a rare look of sluggishness.

Young Master Huang couldn't accept it...

Zhang Yuanqing was secretly happy, snapped his fingers, and Star Tunneled to the outside, came to the Gluttony Divine General and the Hundred-Man Slayer's corpses, and collected the weapons of the two.

It's worth mentioning that the Gluttony Divine General's weapon was a Saint prop of extremely high quality.

A great harvest!

The harvest of props was secondary. Zhang Yuanqing was most delighted to have harvested two Yin corpses and one spirit servant.

The most powerful ability of the Night Wanderer was controlling corpses and spirits. In the past, his foundation was too shallow, and he didn't exert the true power of the Night Wanderer.

Now, he would have four high-quality Yin corpses and one high-level spirit servant.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing saw a figure staggering into the entrance of the cemetery. His legs were bloody, and his calf bones could be seen faintly. His left arm was only half restored.

Weak and on the verge of death.

Zhang Yuanqing had seen this young man. It was Jiang Jingwei's brother, Fu Qingyang's former nemesis -- Jiang Ju.

"Aren't you dead? How did you come back to life?" Jiang Ju's loud voice had already started before he got close: "What's going on? Didn't we lose?"

"Huh? Why is the Gluttony Divine General dead here?"

"What the hell happened? Did Lingjing have a bug?"

Zhang Yuanqing replied: "Oh, I'm Level 6."

"What?" Jiang Ju didn't understand, staggering over, "I asked you how the Lawful side won."

"Oh, I'm Level 6."

"???"

What a boring Fire Mage... Zhang Yuanqing thought for a while, took out the Hundred-Man Slayer's long knife, and threw it over.

"Puff!"

The long knife spun and was inserted in front of Jiang Ju.

"What do you mean, want to fight?" Jiang Ju raised his eyebrows subconsciously.

"No, it's your share of the spoils." Zhang Yuanqing stood with his hands behind his back and said lightly:

"Lingjing didn't have a bug. I just happened to wake up, solved the boss, and helped the evil profession return to Lingjing. They begged me to let them go, but I didn't forgive them."

Jiang Ju then showed a shocked expression:

"You, you killed the boss? What nonsense are you talking about? Just you, a guy who just advanced to Level 4?"

It seems that he didn't listen to what I said just now... Zhang Yuanqing suddenly didn't want to pay attention to him.

At this time, Blood Rose ran out of the woods like a lithe female leopard.

After Xiao Yuan left, the restrictions covering the manor disappeared. Zhang Yuanqing communicated with Blood Rose and summoned her back.

Zhang Yuanqing glanced at the countdown and said quickly:

"I'm about to exit Lingjing. Take the knife, it's your share of the spoils."

Jiang Ju then reacted, pulled out the knife, and shouted:

"What a big boast. I hate people who lie to me. Huang Taiji and Cai Longshen, who killed the boss?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the scenery in front of him was still blurry.

........

The vision went from blurred to clear, and Zhang Yuanqing saw his familiar bedroom again.

Silver Trinket Princess stood beside him, and the Gluttony Divine General and Hundred-Man Slayer's corpses lay at his feet.

"Princess, quickly lie down on the bed."

Zhang Yuanqing reacted instantly. The time left for Silver Trinket Princess was running out. Although there was still more than an hour, it took time to prepare materials and draw spiritual talismans.

Silver Trinket Princess silently walked to the bed and lay down, her sharp fingernails cutting off her hair and taking off her beautiful head, placing it on her neck.

Zhang Yuanqing skillfully dragged out the cardboard box from under the bed, took out the bowls, pens, mortars, and other tools, and then took out cinnabar and yin materials from the gang warehouse.

While he was busy preparing, Silver Trinket Princess had already consciously taken off her skirt.

She stripped naked and lay on the bed, her fair, straight jade legs, flat and firm lower abdomen, curved waist, white and towering snow peaks...

Except for the coldness, the princess was a perfect beauty.

Seeing Zhang Yuanqing scrutinizing her body, Silver Trinket Princess silently grabbed the corner of the quilt and covered her lower waist.

"Silver Trinket, I'll restore your physical body first, and then apply for materials to help you level up to Level 6," Zhang Yuanqing said softly.

Silver Trinket Princess's dim red eyes lit up slightly, and her pupils fell, staring at him intently.

Zhang Yuanqing could feel that her mental fluctuations were violent and her emotions were very excited.

Silver Trinket Princess had been lying in the Lost Voice Village instance for hundreds of years. Although she had gained a long life, her cultivation had stagnated and it was difficult to make progress.

The main reason she agreed to be Yuanshi Tianzun's Yin corpse was because her master forced her to do so, but in her heart, she also expected to improve her cultivation.

Who in the world of cultivation doesn't want to improve?

Now it seems that her master forced her to be Yuanshi Tianzun's corpse, not as a simple punishment. On the contrary, it was pity for her situation and solving her cultivation problem.

It's just that her master used to be a Princess, and later a Golden Crow. Her status was too high, and she liked to be dignified and formal, and was not used to expressing care.

Soon, Zhang Yuanqing drew the spiritual talisman and drew the formation on the ground, finally repairing her damaged spiritual talisman before Silver Trinket Princess's "life was about to end".

........

Fu Family Bay.

In the study, Fu Qingyang was holding a voice conference with the five elders of the Songhai Branch. The red indicator light on the landline suddenly lit up.

He manipulated the mouse to turn off the microphone and pressed the speakerphone button on the landline.

"What's the matter?"

"Young Master, Huang Taiji called and said he has something important to discuss with you."

The voice of the bunny girl came from the speaker.

Huang Taiji? Fu Qingyang was stunned.

The official Four Young Masters had a good relationship in private. Even Jiang Ju, who had the most unpleasant relationship with him, was an old friend.

But Huang Taiji was a dull and low-key person. He had hardly ever called him proactively. When was the last time they talked?

Fu Qingyang had forgotten.

Usually everyone was in a group, and Huang Taiji rarely popped up, and mostly stayed underwater.

What could have happened that made Huang Taiji call him personally?

Fu Qingyang thought for a while and said, "Connect him to me."

"Okay, Young Master," the bunny girl responded softly.

The speaker immediately emitted a "beep beep" sound. After a few seconds, Huang Taiji's low and serious voice came:

"Fu Qingyang, I matched with Yuanshi Tianzun in the instance."

........

ps: Recently, I'm only updating once a day, but I'll try to make the chapters longer.

Damn it, I've lost my sense of smell and taste for a week. Everything I eat tastes like nothing, and I can't smell anything (even the toilet doesn't smell). I can't eat, and smoking makes me feel sick. I've lost a lot of weight, and my chin is pointy. Plus brain fog... After a long time, I feel depressed and anxious. I need fellow patients. Please tell me that I'm not alone, that you are all like this, and give me some psychological comfort (crying).