Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 410 - 34 Three Letters_2

Chapter 410: Chapter 34 Three Letters_2

Please find the relic and conduct in-depth exploration.

Task Reward: 3 Qi Refining Secret Methods.

Task 2: Heavenly Cave

Task Details: Deep within the great swamp of Dream Swamp State, someone has discovered a peculiar Heavenly Pit from which many powerful demon beasts have emerged. Our society is very interested in this and, after research, there is a high possibility that this pit is a convergence of spiritual energy, what Qi Refiners call a ’Heavenly Cave.’

Please find the Heavenly Pit and conduct in-depth exploration.

Note: The demon beasts nurtured within the Heavenly Pit might pose unpredictable risks to the exploration mission, please be mentally prepared.

Task Reward: 5000 Spiritual Energy Value.

Task 3: Mysterious Map

Task Details: We once found the body of a Qi Refiner in a cave. The body had no external injuries and appeared lifelike, almost as if still alive, making it impossible to ascertain the exact cause of death. A map was also found in its hand, which does not specify what exactly is hidden at the marked location, therefore there could be any kind of danger or opportunity.

Please find the place indicated by the map and investigate what it truly is.

Task Reward: ????

Xiao Jie glanced at the three tasks and, after a brief contemplation, made his choice.

Task 2 was the first to be abandoned; he now already had the Immortal Transformation Gourd, which allowed him to absorb demon inner cores to refine spiritual energy, so the 5000 spiritual energy wasn’t significant to him anymore. Without the gourd, it might have been worth considering.

Task 3 was too vague, with the potential for rewards and risks both being extremely large. In other games, gambling on it could have been an option, but in this deadly game, it didn’t even bear thinking about, and was decisively abandoned.

So that left him with Task 1.

The Qi Refining Secret Methods were still very useful. Although not commonly used, they were definitely powerful skills in critical moments.

Thinking about it, he, as an Ancient Qi Refiner, besides having unlocked a few Legendary Traits, had a skill set that was pitifully limited. Now, at last, he had the chance to expand his Skill Tree.

System prompt: Task accepted [Search for Relics]. Item obtained — Relic Map. The relic has been marked on your map.

He opened the map to take a look. Not too bad, not too far away, located in the mountains to the north of Canglin State. He might even search for it en route to killing the demon boss monsters.

He opened the second email.

Another letter, along with an attached item.

Eh, isn’t this the Phantom Spirit Pearl?

As he looked at the shining pearl in the email, Xiao Jie was momentarily stunned. Wasn’t this item on the White Ape? How did it get sent back to him?

He glanced at the letter and sure enough, it was from the White Ape.

[Seeing the letter is like seeing the person:

Youngster, how have you been? Big brother here has had enough fun outside and I’m back at Monkey Mountain now. I’ve kept the pearl, but it’s of no use to me, so I’m sending it back to you.

If you remember the brotherhood between us and have time, come see me at Monkey Mountain. If you’re busy, never mind.

Yuan Bai writes:]

Xiao Jie frowned slightly as he read the contents of the letter. Naturally, it was good news that the Phantom Spirit Pearl was returned, but why had the White Ape given it up? Could it be — a worrisome thought suddenly crossed his mind.

This old monkey isn’t about to die, is he?

The more he thought about it, the more it seemed likely.

The content of the letter was simple, but it exuded a sense of resigned understanding of the ways of the world.

The signature was Yuan Bai’s writing; it was clear that he identified as human now, yet he had given the pearl back to Xiao Jie. Perhaps he felt his end was near, so he’d returned to Monkey Mountain to await death?

No, once this task was complete, he would need to make a trip to Monkey Mountain.

The third letter was finally the 300 taels from Chen Tianwen.

A substantial sum was transferred.

There was also a note from Chen Tianwen.

[Spend it frugally, I don’t have anymore, and don’t forget to repay me in the future — Written by Chen Tianwen]

Looking at the few hundred taels of silver suddenly in his bag, Xiao Jie thought that now he should have no problem.

Tomorrow he would definitely take the heads of those bosses.

Xiao Jie went on a shopping spree in the auction house. Although the money was mainly for bidding on things, it was also time to upgrade his own supplies.

Currently, the potions he used were still ordinary store items.

Golden Sore Medicine (Large Quantity) — Restores 150 Life Value.

Qi Enduring Pill — Restores 100 Inner Power Value.

Power Pill — Restores 100 Energy Value.

The amount of recovery that this provided wasn’t useless, but its effect could hardly be considered significant. During the tense moments of battle, taking medicine requires time, therefore the opportunities for recovery were extremely limited. Every instance of taking medicine was valuable; such a small amount of recovery just didn’t suffice.

Xiao Jie directly purchased some mid-to-high-end elixirs—the top-grade ones were still beyond his reach.

Small Rejuvenation Pill—restores 200 points of Inner Power Value. Priced at 1,200 Wen each, Xiao Jie bought ten in one go.

Dragon Power Pill—restores 400 points of Physical Strength. Priced at 800 Wen each. Also bought ten.

Life Creation Pill—recovers 300 points of Life Value in 10 seconds. Priced at 1,000 Wen each, he similarly bought ten.

One had to admit that these high-end medicines were truly expensive. Power Pills cost only 50 Wen each, yet the price of Dragon Power Pills was 16 times that, and the Life Creation Pill’s price was five times higher for only doubling the effect of ordinary golden sore medicine (in large quantities).

However, for the sake of preserving one’s life, this investment was necessary.

After all, in dire moments, there wouldn’t be so much time to slowly take medicine and recover.

Of course, Xiao Jie also brought plenty of normal elixirs. For times when it wasn’t so urgent, he would use ordinary elixirs; in critical moments, he’d use the expensive ones.

Preparations being in order, he was now just waiting for the battle to commence tomorrow.

Early the next day, a party of eight people all arrived on time at the rendezvous point.

For today’s operation, everyone had come fully prepared and was well-armed, with each person carrying a significant amount of Silver.

The Jiu Jianxian, clearly having seen the video of Xiao Jie’s battle with Xiong Ba, was much more courteous to Xiao Jie upon meeting.

"Ah, Brother Sui Feng, no, I mean Sui Feng, I was blind to your prowess yesterday and spoke too harshly. I hope you won’t hold it against me."

Xiao Jie was somewhat caught off guard by Jiu Jianxian’s change in attitude. Even if you recognize my strength, a normal courtesy would have sufficed. Why does it even sound like there’s a hint of flattery?

"Heh, it’s fine. My level is indeed lower, a normal reaction. It’s good that we understand each other."

An Ran suddenly chuckled, seemingly noticing something.

"Lets not stand around idly, let’s go take on the task."

Hao Mie also spoke up, "Let’s go, we’ll go get the task."

Soon, the group arrived in front of the bounty board.

It was a huge stone stele, standing at the foot of a great tree, at the crossroads of traffic. Written on it were the words—

Proclamation to the Citizens:

Our Canglin State is a land graced by the presence of extraordinary individuals, and a place blessed by the natural world.

Yet unexpected storms brew in our skies, Demon Stars descend bringing calamity into our world; inside our borders, packs of demons wreak havoc, leaving sentient beings in chaos.

The State Governor, Master Xiao Yue, is occupied with repelling the evil assaults from the Demon Star Tower and cannot be spared. Therefore, he is recruiting brave souls to vanquish demons for the people. For those who bring back the heads of their foes, rich rewards await.

This list contains a total of thirty-six demon leaders, each with a bounty, for the public to pursue.

The first: Green Flood Dragon King—Level 58 Boss. Reward money—3,000 taels.

The second: Golden Crow King—Level 55 Boss. Reward money—2,500 taels.

The third: Black Lion King—Level 48 Boss. Reward money—2,000 taels.

The fourth...

Xiao Jie directly scrolled to the bottom of the list.

The 34th: Ying Baiyu (Hawk Demon)—Level 25 Boss-level Boss. Reward money—400 taels.

The 35th: Li Jinlin (Carp Demon)—Level 23 Boss-level Boss. Reward money—300 taels.

The 36th: Niu Dali (Bull Demon)—Level 26 Boss-level Boss. Reward money—200 taels.

Upon seeing the last three names, Xiao Jie felt a slight shock. Everything about this list seemed peculiar.

Why was Niu Dali, who was Level 26, at the very end of the list?

And why did the first few names include "King" without actual names, and were simply Bosses while the latter appeared to have names similar to those of humans and were labeled as Boss-level Bosses?

There seemed to be something deeper here.

He clicked on the names in the ranking with his mouse, and was actually able to pull up the identities of the Bosses.

Niu Dali (Bull Demon)

Demon Chronicle: Once guarded the domicile of Ma Yuanwai in Anping Town. Having been withheld ration payments for three long years, he killed Ma Yuanwai’s entire family in a fit of rage, became an outlaw, began to eat humans and transform into a demon, and became an increasingly serious menace.

Niu Dali rallied many Bull Demon tenants to his service and recruited over a hundred rogue demons from nearby mountains to join him, establishing a stronghold in Man Niu Mountain.

The mayor of Anping Town once led a Militia Team to assault the mountain, but was defeated and perished alongside his troops.

Should any valiant hero bring back his head, the Canglin State will reward 200 taels of silver and bestow the title of [Demon Suppressing Brave Warrior].