Damn it! Let’s smash the darkness together!
Chapter 466 - 116: Unforeseen Event

Chapter 466: Chapter 116: Unforeseen Event

Moonlight shone with a hint of frost as Xu Shu walked along the main road. Shadowy figures of Ghost Cultivators loomed outside the windows, while inside the carriage, a mother and daughter shed tears in tandem.

At this moment, it was December 3rd, around four or five o’clock in the morning. The sun had not yet risen, and the moon was about to set. It was the darkest hour of the day.

The Fingerless Nuns, carrying lanterns that emitted a gloomy Ghost Fire, quietly followed both in front of and behind the carriage, responsible for leading the way. The carriage moved slowly, its silent procession casting a sinister and dreadful air, as though an entourage of Ghost Soldiers was passing through.

The scene was eerily reminiscent of the one from yesterday.

Considering that they already knew of Xu Shu’s strength and had not noticed the monsters that had gathered earlier in the night nearby, everyone was not particularly worried.

They had rushed to leave, but the journey back was unusually calm.

Soon, they arrived back outside the lighthouse at coordinates (15,19).

Xu Shu got out of the carriage and said to the Chief Maid who led the way, "Then you all wait here. We’ll discuss any matters once it’s daylight."

"Understood, we’ll await your orders at any time," the Chief Maid replied without wasting any words, leading her subordinates back into the outer woods. They stood silently, barely visible, effectively guarding the perimeter of the lighthouse.

In the task of keeping watch through the night, they proved to be very competent.

Gu Pan silently went to close the door. Lastly, she peeked through the crack of the door to exchange a look with the Chief Maid who was still vigilantly watching the place, then crossed her arms and locked the door.

She wanted to ask Xu Shu about the specific agreement he had reached with Su Ji Herrera, and who exactly they were to kill, but seeing that Xu Shu had merely said, "We’ll talk in the morning," clearly indicating he didn’t wish to elaborate, she let it go.

Now, it was neither early nor late, and they could still catch up on some sleep. The three of them crawled into their respective tents in the main hall of the first floor.

Before long, a faint glow illuminated each tent.

That was the light of the upgrading system interface being accessed.

Unable to sleep, "scrolling through a phone" was the most normal thing to do.

Even Gu Pan, who was not yet level 12 and couldn’t participate in forum discussions, resorted to silently lurking like everyone else.

The three of them browsed the forum individually, and the entire first floor fell into complete silence.

Xu Shu found a comfortable position, opened the forum, and found Xie Xiao Chan’s chat window to send a message of thanks.

He had received the Second-tier Talisman from her that evening and had a burst of inspiration to break through the ranks. After dealing with the people from Storm Manor and being busy until now, he finally had some free time.

After formally expressing his gratitude for her help and exchanging pleasantries, Xu Shu subtly added a proud message:

"I am Second Rank." — Gu Pan, Second Order Iron Armor.

It seemed like a pointless remark, but it was actually a reminder to Xie Xiao Chan, so she would remember their conversation about going to the ruins together.

Previously, Xie Xiao Chan had to plead with Xu Shu and offer certain benefits to invite him.

But now, the situation had reversed. Xu Shu was almost impatient, eager to go.

Because he knew what the special trigger for the ruins Xie Xiao Chan had obtained was. He understood that the so-called "Death Sea Ruins" were from his own legendary experiences, containing at least two Dao Marks.

Divine Valley First-class from the [Kyoto collapse] and Arthur from the [ruins of the dead].

Recovering Dao Marks would greatly enhance the options for legendary quests within the Tai Chu Scroll. Notably, the latter could mass-produce marks.

It was known that in that particular legend, with a Blue Fate Chart and a bit of manipulation to create a couple of "Heavenly Defiance" entries, it was possible to obtain a Purple Fate Chart.

Of course, compared to the legendary quests with a Purple Fate Chart like [Sword Qi Fury] and [Capital City Night Boiling], it was incomparable.

Even as a Second-order Legendary Warrior, Xu Shu had to admit, there are some things you don’t appreciate until they’re gone, and you only regret not cherishing them when it’s too late.

That said, if one were to consider it, "Chen Que," a true commoner from the tales of Xiangjiang who strove all his life for transcendence but died on that path, seemed to also exist as a "Single Origin Dao Mark" in the same world as Divine Valley First-class and Arthur.

Moreover, if one were to blame anyone for his death, Su Ji Herrera was the main culprit.

Xu Shu wondered if he would have a chance to also recover this smaller account, although relatively speaking, it was weaker...

Xu Shu’s thoughts wandered as he silently awaited dawn.

Having not received a reply from Xie Xiao Chan, Xu Shu wasn’t in a rush. He was accustomed to his "bride" being a lazy woman who loved to sleep in and not respond to messages promptly. It wasn’t urgent; when she saw the message, she would naturally reply.

After closing the chat interface, Xu Shu browsed the chat channels for a while and then prepared to check the trading zone, planning his route for future level advancement.

He was now Second Rank, and regular First Rank Erosion Crystals were less efficient for upgrading his level. He needed to sell them and buy Second-order Crystals for more efficient leveling.

This naturally meant greater spending of Contribution Points.

Seeing that he had less than 50 Contribution Points remaining, Xu Shu silently shed a tear.

Today, the upgrading system was as usual, filled with various team-building messages. There were those looking to explore newly discovered ruins and others venturing beyond borders for pioneering activities.