Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot
Chapter 1326 - 548: The Second Summoning Altar

Chapter 1326: Chapter 548: The Second Summoning Altar

Wang Tao agreed to become a committee member; he would have real power, significant authority, but the kind that doesn’t handle the day-to-day affairs.

Of course, he wouldn’t be completely hands-off; he would definitely need to be involved in some key, important matters.

Before leaving, Gu Yun told Wang Tao that if he wished, he could start guiding the committee’s work tomorrow. However, the formal induction ceremony would have to wait because other members had not yet been elected. Wang Tao was the first to be confirmed.

This committee was different from the previous ones. There would be fewer members, but Gu Yun wasn’t clear on the specifics. Wang Tao could either visit the committee himself to find out or wait for a notification from Gu Yun.

He also emphasized to Wang Tao the importance of making time for the induction ceremony. If Wang Tao really couldn’t make it, they would even consider waiting until he was free.

The formal assumption of office might happen within one to two weeks.

Wang Tao planned to go out tomorrow. If that was the case, he figured he would return in a week.

That evening, Qu Shilin awoke. Without any surprises, she had successfully ascended to the Fifth Level.

[HP: 220000/220000]

[Mana: 70000/70000]

[Level: Fifth Level]

[Internal Impurity: 3%]

[Awakening: Insight]

"Congratulations!"

Wang Tao, along with Ding Yuqin and others, congratulated Qu Shilin with a smile.

"I am too... a Fifth Order Awakener now..."

Qu Shilin first couldn’t believe it. After all, if you didn’t count Wang Tao’s Starfire Society, Cheng Yiyi was the only Fifth Order Awakener in the base. Qu Shilin felt that becoming a Fifth Order Awakener was too easy, as if she was dreaming.

Then, Qu Shilin became excited—she accepted the exciting reality that she indeed had become a Fifth Order Awakener!

And finally, Qu Shilin’s expression suddenly changed to one of confusion and realization.

"What’s wrong?"

Wang Tao asked with curiosity.

Qu Shilin’s facial expressions changed rapidly, like a performer practicing face-changing, filled with a rich array of emotions.

"I think I understand how to make a Fifth Level Gene Potion... Those things I couldn’t grasp before, I feel like I understand them now... But now I have new doubts..." Qu Shilin’s face switched expressions several times before she loudly declared, "I need to go to the lab!"

"..."

It could only be said that Qu Shilin was a successful scientist indeed. With that level of dedication and zeal for research, it would be impossible for her not to succeed.

"Alright, I’ll take you back."

Wang Tao said with a smile.

"Thank you!"

"Why be polite."

Wang Tao took Qu Shilin onto the Golden Eagle and flew her back to the research institute. He also mentioned his upcoming trip with Little Fire. Qu Shilin naturally said it didn’t matter; what was hers was Wang Tao’s, and there was no need to distinguish between them.

After returning, Wang Tao informed everyone that he would be going out the following day.

"Are you going alone, or are we coming with you?"

Ding Yuqin looked at Wang Tao expectantly; it felt like a long time since she had last acted together with him.

Wang Tao thought for a moment and said,

"I’ll go by myself this time."

The main purpose of his trip was to take a look at Silver Serpent Base and the place Shen Cuishan mentioned that might be a summoning altar.

The former was manageable, as even if Silver Serpent Base was chaotic, it was still formed by survivors, and Wang Tao wasn’t worried about his safety; just being more vigilant should suffice. However, the place suspected to be a summoning altar could be dangerous.

After all, the summoning altar could call forth Seventh Level creatures, and if some danger did arise, having too many people around could be troublesome.

"Alright then..."

Ding Yuqin didn’t press on, showing just a hint of disappointment.

Wang Tao laughed and pinched her cheek.

"Next time, let’s visit together after I’ve sorted out the situation at Silver Serpent Base."

"Okay~"

The night passed without incident, and the next morning Wang Tao first sent Lan Yulian and the others out of the city. Since he wasn’t going to be home, there wasn’t much for them to do there, so they decided to go out and hunt monsters for Crystal Cores.

This time, they were venturing into a new rift, referred to as Rift No. 2. They had previously explored Rift No. 1, which no longer contained high-level monsters, and thus held no value for exploration for the members of Starfire Society with their current strength.

Although Rift No. 2 was quite a distance from Rift No. 1, it was the second closest to Changhe Base.

There were several other rifts further away, but they were too distant, so exploring the ones nearby was safer.

The specific dangers of Rift No. 2 were unknown, but Ding Yuqin and the others were all Fifth Order Awakeners. Even if they encountered danger, they should be able to handle it comfortably.

Wang Tao was actually interested in checking out the rift himself, but he had his own matters to tend to, so he decided against it.

After watching everyone enter the rift, Wang Tao thought that perhaps he should get some flying mounts for them. After all, since the Golden Eagle always accompanied him, the others didn’t have their own flying mounts, which wasn’t very convenient.

Golden Eagle had mentioned before that there were other Mutant Flying Beasts in this region, but they had all been driven away by him. Wang Tao decided to keep an eye out in the future; as long as they weren’t Flying Zombies, they should be able to be captured for use...

"I’ll pay more attention in the future..."

Wang Tao muttered to himself and then had the Golden Eagle fly again towards Silver Serpent Base.

This time the travel companions were similar to the last, besides Wang Tao himself, there were Lightning and Jiang Shixue. However, this time there were two additional little ferrets. With these lively and active creatures around, the journey seemed quite joyful.