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Chapter 292 - 59 Shu’s Half-Life of Purring for Contribution (Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

Chapter 292: Chapter 59 Shu’s Half-Life of Purring for Contribution (Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

For example, providing information like "Vampires can only be killed by sunlight or nun’s holy water."

Additionally, as a "Rascal" profession, Matthew possesses a bloodthirsty skill, which allows him to avoid areas where large numbers of monsters congregate. This too is a form of assistance.

In these times, more people mean more strength. If things really go south, isn’t it good to have someone to serve as cannon fodder?

But Xu Shu declined for a simple reason: he just found it too much of a hassle. He had many secrets of his own, and while temporarily teaming up with others was fine, he didn’t find it suitable for long-term travel together.

Like how he would occasionally disappear for the entire day during daylight hours—a situation that would inevitably be impossible to conceal if he were to spend a long time with others.

So it might be better to just go about his business alone.

"Speaking of Gu Pan, she would be a possibility. After all, she’s already seen many of my secrets from the start and knows I practice secret tomes to become invisible. No need to avoid her anymore, heh heh."

"Pity that my makeshift mentor is too weak; she can’t keep up with my pace at all. Continuing with her would just be a burden. Better she stays content as my source of wool. The Gu Family has some influence. They could offer me a little support, but that’s about it."

"This is the path of strength that belongs to me. With my Curse Seal’s uniqueness and the Tai Chu Scroll as my base, I am sure to reach Second Rank, Third Rank, and even Fourth and Fifth Ranks before long."

"To become the ultimate Transcendent, one is destined to walk a lonely path."

Xu Shu packed a knapsack with portable canned compressed food and some water, setting off on his journey alone.

He headed north.

This time, he had tasted a bit of sweetness.

Hence, he planned to follow the border line and clear out monsters along the way.

Hoping that before he returned this time, he would have gathered enough Erosion Crystals to reach level 20!

The four green crystals and one blue crystal he got from killing vampires should theoretically be more than enough for one level up, perhaps even enough to fill the experience bar after the level up.

It was actually quite a luxury. Normally, First Order Transcendents would be satisfied leveling up with just white crystals.

Regrettably, Xu Shu’s leveling up costs were too high. Using white crystals ended up being more expensive.

This was the price that had to be paid for power far exceeding those of his peers,

All things in the world follow this rule: the "Law of Conservation."

Additionally, he also had a purple Erosion Crystal from the Vampire Baron.

If he were to just use that as fodder, even Xu Shu would feel it was a waste.

So, of course, he would save it for other uses.

Now, his rise to level 20 was just a matter of time.

Next up was preparing the basic Curse Seal.

Creating a Curse Seal required two things, one was the "mark," and the other was "Curse Crystals."

Marks couldn’t be substituted with anything.

But for Curse Crystals, there was an alternative: "talisman."

Strictly speaking, "talisman" is the orthodox choice, using Curse Crystals is more niche.

And Erosion Crystals are exactly what’s needed to make talismans, the primary material.

The quality of a talisman is firmly tied to the quality of the Erosion Crystal. To craft a flawless-grade talisman, one naturally needs a flawless-grade Erosion Crystal.

And the only way to craft a talisman is through the Astronomy Association.

This was precisely why Xu Shu, on a whim, not minding taking a small risk, was so intent on making a good impression on the higher-ups of the Astronomy Association.

As a newbie without any background, he still needed insiders and good relations to get things done.

"But speaking of which, my Contribution Points should be..."

As he walked, Xu Shu quietly activated his drive, displaying the screen before him, and took a careful look.

*Covenant Network

*Gu Pan (Tai Chu), First-tier Warrior

*Contribution: 32!

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points?

Hmm, even though it’s all First Rank, the kill contribution for the Purple-named baron is 4 points, and for the blue-named maid, it’s 3 points.

Additionally, each green blood ghost contributes 2 points per kill, a total of 8 points for four blood ghosts.

Adding up the kills from last night, that’s a total of 15 points accumulated.

Plus, the original 17 points he had saved, together they naturally reached 32 points.

That’s entirely sufficient to cover the cost of access to the trading area "Mirror of Illusion and Reality."

Seeing this, Xu Shu’s eyes narrowed slightly, his lips curling into a slight smile.

Opening the trading area was just the first step.

The trading area was a door; once opened, he could earn even more Contribution Points!

With this, many difficult situations he was facing would be thoroughly resolved.

At the same time, it would give him further opportunity to utilize the concept centered on "Tai Chu" that he had been contemplating.

Who would have thought that the hard work he had put in exploring the wilderness, despite being so grueling, wouldn’t compare to the earnings of one night in the Wasteland; Xu Shu was full of emotions.

Recalling the last time at the refuge on the west side, which had also provided him with many Erosion Crystals.

"The Esoteric believers, despite being evil and harmful, really are... my experience packages."

"Pity that the risk is too great every time, always a hair’s breadth away from life or death."

"No wonder they say fortune comes with risks, the ancients did not deceive me."

It was now three-thirty in the afternoon.

Xu Shu wandered north, his sights already set on a predetermined coordinate—Supply Point: (19,6).

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Wasteland’s northeastern coordinates, (17,19)

Tall weeds grew rampant, with tree roots bulging like earth dragons, twisting and turning.