Damn it! Let’s smash the darkness together!
Chapter 528 - 138: Great Wisdom Appears Foolish (7K Words, Asking for Monthly Votes)_4

Chapter 528: Chapter 138: Great Wisdom Appears Foolish (7K Words, Asking for Monthly Votes)_4

The approachable, unpretentious, and down-to-earth demeanor displayed in the comments section was nothing but a performance for others to see.

But in private messaging with me, Mu Xifeng’s tone is incredibly cold, taciturn, and reserved—this is likely his true state, the reality behind the facade!

He’s no longer acting because he probably sees me as some "old acquaintance," assuming we know enough about each other’s true tempers and personalities, so there’s no need to pretend anymore.

Sure enough, none of these fifth-order guys are easy to get along with. And here I was, thinking I’d found some big-hearted senior who could be trusted with sensitive information, but it’s all an act...

If that’s the case, that obviously classified information he blurted out in frustration before must have been deliberate!

Tch, purposely playing the fool to set someone up?

What’s he after? Does he have a grudge against Bai Yujing or those Taoist types of forces?

I seem to remember the Taoists are tied to the Astronomy Association, which is one of the main pillars of the Human Transcendent Alliance right now...

This old guy sure has guts...

Xu Shu grew cautious, realizing he definitely couldn’t underestimate the heroes of the world, or he’d be the one to suffer.

He almost fell for it earlier, imagining Mu Xifeng as a burly man over two meters tall with a full beard, speaking in a loud and thoughtless way!

Turns out, in the end, the joke’s on me...

Although he’s a bit annoyed at nearly being misled by his first impression, Xu Shu is an honorable man. He kept his promise and relayed the detailed information to Mu Xifeng as agreed.

With that, the injured fifth-order Alien Species King Efeilus, pursued by no less than four fifth-order experts, was likely No Escape today.

Alien Species King?

Should be wiped out at any cost!

Especially those fifth-order Alien Species Kings that like to linger near the borders—they absolutely must be exterminated!

Just think about it: you and your beautiful wife embark on a tough frontier-expanding mission in the bitter cold winter winds, a noble deed for the livelihood of the people.

Then, after fending off lesser monsters and while relaxing in your camp, eating hot pot, and singing songs, dreaming of a bright future, a fifth-order monster leaps out, far beyond your level. It smashes you to death without a word and snatches your beautiful wife back to its lair—how unjust is that?

Tragically unjust, right?

So, a wilderness without high-level mutants is the good wilderness!

High-level mutants should never be near the Wasteland!

The rules about wilderness monsters staying in their proper place must be strictly enforced.

Any existence that dares to break these rules must be brought to justice!

"Hmph, this is what happens when you offend me, the unrivaled Emperor of the Wasteland, in your journey!"

With a cocky smile and a raised eyebrow full of satisfaction, Xu Shu decisively turned around and headed back to the Lighthouse Sanctuary.

At this moment, those two monks in the great hall were still chanting sutras, performing rites for their departed comrades and a few of the Salvation Army’s riffraff.

Seeing this, Xu Shu’s expression instantly froze.

After all the twists and turns today, he ended up accomplishing nothing and returned home empty-handed.

It was quite disheartening.

However, at least there was a chance to kill a fifth-order mutant; the situation might not be as bad as it seemed.

Eliminating such a powerful creature counts as a tribute to the fallen souls of humanity.

’Considering that, I must have done a service for the Human Clan again, right? Lie Zhenzi should be sending me a daily allowance as a friend; otherwise, it’s unfair to the hardships I endure!’

After comforting himself with these thoughts, Xu Shu returned to his room.

Of course, he didn’t forget to buy several more meat buns to bring back as food for today and the following day.

By now, the sun was well above the horizon. As he returned to his room, he happened upon Gu Pan, who had dressed up and was now exuding a sharp and fierce aura, stepping out of her room.

Seeing Xu Shu again, Gu Pan seemed to have overcome her earlier hang-ups, showing none of the awkwardness from when she brought him the outfit.

"Morning, what’s your plan for today? Going out hunting?" Gu Pan asked ambitiously.

Having "leveled up" the Curse Seal, she was even more eager to engage in hearty combat to improve herself.

Yet, upon seeing her, Xu Shu couldn’t help but be reminded of those Erosion Crystals and the gruesome sights, making his appetite flicker on and off, rather awkwardly.

"No, I’m resting today to recuperate."

After a moment, Xu Shu shoved the meat buns into her hands, locked his door, and turned away.

He left Gu Pan behind, looking utterly bewildered.

"Why does his expression look indescribably complicated?"

"Did I do something wrong?"

"Could it be that he doesn’t like that brand?"

"In this day and age, who can be so picky... Maybe I chose a size too small?"

Gu Pan was baffled and didn’t know what she had done to offend her good student.

But there was no need to go out today, she still hadn’t fully familiarized herself with the changes brought about by the alteration of the Curse Seal.

Mmm, the steamed buns smell good...

After tearing open and taking a few bites, Gu Pan ran into the beautifully dressed auntie, Gu Yue Ming, who had also come out.

Without giving the other a chance to ask, Gu Pan unceremoniously handed half of the pork buns to Gu Yue Ming, saying, "Not going out today, time to cultivate," before heading back to her room.

Now it was Gu Yue Ming’s turn to hold a bag of pork buns and fall into a puzzled state.

"What is this all about..."

Gu Yue Ming muttered to herself.

Suddenly, her gaze fell on the round pork buns in her hand, particularly on one that Xu Shu had torn too forcefully, breaking it halfway and letting out a rich, fragrant juice.

Her gaze set upon the evenly kneaded, broken meat filling.

Gu Yue Ming’s expression froze as her eyes become dull.

"Strange, my head hurts, feels like my brain’s growing... Do I feel like I’m forgetting something?"

Gu Yue Ming patted her own forehead, muttering to herself as she walked back to her room.

Each of the three was preoccupied with their own thoughts.

In such peaceful coexistence, a day and night passed.

In the wilderness beyond the northern border, lightning streaked across the sky, suggesting an approaching storm.

Great winds arose, clouds scattered, but eventually, the thunder quieted, and the tumult of the wilderness had nothing to do with the Wasteland within the borders.

At the Lighthouse Sanctuary, which had just witnessed a tragic murder, the mournful chanting of a few ascetics gradually dispersed the oppressive atmosphere. Everyone was thanking those masters who had selflessly helped and protected the people, willingly donating some incense money.

The next day, a large number of traders and refugees who had come to conduct material exchanges also got what they needed.

The traders acquired satisfactory "antiques," the refugees traded for a significant amount of living supplies, and the Pioneers made a sum of money.

They all had a bright future ahead of them and left the place one after another.

No one would remember that beneath the ground lay the soul of someone who refused to settle for mediocrity and took a wrong turn.

And no one cared about the silent struggle of a girl suffering in an unknown corner.

Everyone for themselves, finding their own way, and everything returned to calm again.

Everything went back to normal, even as every moment, people endured injustices and faced difficulties. Yet, the sun rose all the same, shining down upon the earth, as if to tell people to hang on, for good days were still to come.

Among those who enjoyed their bread was of course Xu Shu.

As he opened his eyes and crawled out from under the bed, he saw a hint of dawn in the east shredding the thick darkness that covered the land.

He looked straight ahead, seemingly breathing in the fresh air and fragrance of the earth after the rain, but in reality, he was gazing at the gold light gradually spreading through the void.

[The sun rises in the east, all things revive, welcome back to the Tai Chu Scroll, great master!]

Seeing the familiar words, Xu Shu’s lips curved up, revealing a dangerous smile.

The Tai Chu Scroll had refreshed.

The hunt was about to begin!

The internet can create illusions, but the lives of those fourth-order, fifth-order experts were ultimately too far from his own.

The most pressing priority was to enhance his own strength, to increase his ability to survive in this chaotic world.

Not only to live but to live well and live brilliantly!

Today, he had to take down a haul of Erosion Crystals from the monsters.

"Expedition mode, activate!"