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Chapter 201 - 21: Setting Out, Warrior Gu Lishi and Xu Shu (Second Update 5k, Completion of 10k per Day, Subscription Requested)

Chapter 201: Chapter 21: Setting Out, Warrior Gu Lishi and Xu Shu (Second Update 5k, Completion of 10k per Day, Subscription Requested)

"Melanie, isn’t this the current president of the Astronomy Association?"

Xu Shu felt a wave of irritation upon seeing the name.

Why is it always you guys!

You can’t give me anything right now, so don’t make so many promises, damn it.

However, the Astronomy Association is still somewhat impressive...

The 50 points from Lu Bingwei, that were originally their bounty, it was only fair that they paid since they posted the reward.

But, the Demon Chosen I killed this time, there was no indication of a bounty from the Astronomy Association. According to the record, the reason for the additional award of Contribution Points was "The presence of the Demon Chosen poses a great threat to humanity, Lie Zhenzi encourages such behavior and awards extra Contribution Points."

In other words, this reward is given by Lie Zhenzi and paid on behalf by the Astronomy Association. It shows their high status, indeed the top lackey of Lie Zhenzi.

"However, why didn’t Lie Zhenzi directly add Contribution to me? Is there some rule he’s following, where he can’t just randomly give me points, so he had to use his subordinate organization with the highest authority level, the Astronomy Association, to distribute the Contribution?"

"It’s not likely because it’s too little to bother, after all, every time I slay demons, I get one or two points."

Xu Shu clicked [Accept] with a bit of contemplation.

It’s already done, and there’s nothing that can be done. Even though he has some complaints about the Astronomy Association, one must not quarrel with money after all.

Soon, a private message popped up:

"What’s going on? I’ve been sending all day and it won’t go through, I haven’t encountered this before." — Melanie, Fourth Order Cave Profound True Monarch.

"Big shot, please see clearly! The truth is, I just can’t afford the Mirror of Illusion and Reality~" — Gu Pan.

Xu Shu didn’t dare to offend and immediately clarified the situation.

This person is a top expert of the Fourth Order, ranking quite high among the whole Human Clan.

And since the other party is the president of the Astronomy Association and he had already submitted authentication information and admission proof to them, it’s likely they won’t be fooled by any disguise. There’s no need to hide anymore; he is now a whitelist Transcendent, thoroughly vetted and of pure lineage.

"...and this matter, I’m lost for words. Just owe it for now. You have a good talent. Do not slack off, work hard. There’s hope for you on the Human List. Also, the Qingyun List updates tomorrow, you’re at 404th place, which qualifies you for an extra 20 Contribution Points every week." — Melanie.

Xu Shu immediately brightened up: "Can that be credited directly to my account?"

"No... I’m the one who will send it, and it will be owed as well."

"Alright, big shot." Xu Shu had no one to share his troubles with.

"I’ve reserved a friend slot for you. Pop up a message when you’re able to trade. Also, if you’re short on Contribution Points, you can go directly to the Judgement Department. They have specialists to assist you with promotion, team formation, and heading to the borderlines for pioneering."

"Besides, you can also personally organize a Pioneering Team online. Keep an eye out. The future of humanity ultimately relies on you young people." — Melanie.

"Understood, thank you, big shot." — Gu Pan.

[Reminder: Melanie has sent you a picture]

Xu Shu: ?

"...Do you guys all like to send pictures of yourselves?"

Xu Shu was taken aback.

He had thought this Cave Profound True Monarch was decisive and clear in her thinking, a rare wise person indeed.

But the picture she sent immediately perplexed him.

However, Xu Shu quickly realized he had misunderstood.

This was not a selfie of Melanie.

Opening it, it was a photo taken of her promotion interface screen, similar to a screenshot.

Information on it was as follows:

[Lie Zhenzi Reward Proxy Appointment]

[Transcendent ID: 0-08-1314 (Gu Pan, First-tier Warrior) Outstanding in battle, slaying a Demon Chosen, meritorious to the Human Clan, rewarded with 100 Contribution Points as an encouragement. After verification, dispatched by the second-level authority organization Astronomy Association (disclosing information to non-parties will result in revocation of qualifications as per XXXX regulation, article XX, XXXX)]

—— The parts marked with X were smeared over, but Xu Shu could almost immediately tell that it was the "Human Clan Safety Protection Regulation," though which specific article was not clear, it was definitely not the third one.

"Weird, why send me this screenshot?"

Seeing that it wasn’t a selfie from the female Taoist priest, Xu Shu was outwardly joyful but inwardly felt a sense of loss.

But after a bit of thought, he roughly understood the reason.

"Sending me the photo is to show me that even though she knows some of my information, she has limitations under Lie Zhenzi’s rules. As the Astronomy Association’s president, she won’t and can’t disclose my information."

"This act is to reassure a novice like me, to prevent me from being too nervous or frightened."

Authority comes with its rights, but naturally, there are limits as well.

This was quite reasonable.

"Ha, the president may seem to act with thunderous decisiveness, but in reality, she’s someone with a deep understanding of people’s hearts."

"Worthy of being a Dongxuan True Monarch, her thoughts are indeed intricate and penetrating, understanding human hearts."

Xu Shu exited the interface, laid on the bed, and after some deep thinking with his eyes closed.

At this point, his foster father’s issue had been resolved, and he no longer had many concerns or pressures.

If it were an ordinary person with family by their side, perhaps they would start to relax.

But Xu Shu wasn’t like that, especially after yesterday’s incident, he completely dismissed the safety zone’s label "absolutely safe."

Simply put, absolute safety my ass.

Of course, Xu Shu also knew that the Demon Chosen must have had something special about him, to be able to hurt someone and remain undetected by the Star Tower for so long, truly living up to Lie Zhenzi’s evaluation of him as a "great threat to the Human Clan."

With such a traitor in existence, it posed a significant threat to the residents of the safety zone, including Xu Shu himself.

To encounter any Divine Chosen is to meet a Flawless Level and maxed-out First Rank being. Fortunately, yesterday his own strength was just enough to not end up like the low-level police officers at the precinct, meeting an untimely death.