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Chapter 2755 - 2775: Guilt, what the hell do you have to feel guilty about!

Chapter 2755: Chapter 2775: Guilt, what the hell do you have to feel guilty about!

Gathering Immortal Island’s missions were openly posted, and anyone with the capability could take them on.

As exploration progressed, these missions were updated in real time. For example, if mineral resources were discovered, a mining mission might be assigned. If rare Immortal Medicine was found, the mission would involve searching for it. If a valuable Demonic Beast was encountered, the mission could entail hunting and killing it. In short, whatever was of value in the exploration of the New World would be collected.

Since it was all out in the open, there was no need for secrecy. Zuo Dongxu promptly replied, "We were attacked by Demon Spiders before, right? After a detailed investigation, we found that these Demon Spiders all came from the Black Demon Cave. A Starry Sky Demon Beast once stayed there for a long time, which is why there are so many altered beasts."

"Once the Demon Spiders dispersed, the people of Gathering Immortal Island pursued them and discovered a Land of Demonic Energy. The Demonic Beasts inside were all demonic in nature. Among them, there is a kind of demon beast called the Crystal Scorpion, and its tail stinger holds immense value. Gathering Immortal Island then issued a reward; one Crystal Scorpion Tail Stinger can be exchanged for ten points, with unlimited exchanges."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up, "How strong are these Crystal Scorpions, and are there many of them?"

Gu Maduo answered, "The strength of most Crystal Scorpions is at the level of a Daluo Mysterious Immortal, but the powerful ones can rival a Daluo Ultimate Immortal. Although they are a bit troublesome to deal with, it’s manageable. The only issue is that perception is disrupted in the Land of Demonic Energy, and most Crystal Scorpions tend to hide underground, making them difficult to find, so there is a degree of difficulty involved."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Are you also here hunting Crystal Scorpions? How’s your haul?"

Zuo Dongxu chuckled, "The two of us were quite lucky and found a Crystal Scorpion nest with about twenty Crystal Scorpions. We killed them all, and not a single one got away. We earned about two hundred points—worth a hundred missions."

Lin Chen praised, "That’s pretty impressive—earning points at such a fast rate!"

Zuo Dongxu laughed, "Do you want to join our hunting team?"

Lin Chen casually asked, "What about Fairy Lan? Is she out there killing Crystal Scorpions like you guys?"

At the mention of Fairy Lan, a touch of darkness flashed through the depths of Zuo Dongxu’s eyes, "Yes, she is also in the Land of Demonic Energy. However, she prefers not to team up with others and always works alone..."

Lin Chen sized up the two men, noting the absence of any injuries on them, indicating that their Crystal Scorpion hunt indeed went smoothly.

"If the hunting mission was going so well, why did you come back?"

Zuo Dongxu replied, "We came back to exchange for some medicinal pills. Staying in the Land of Demonic Energy too long and inhaling too much Demonic Qi can affect the body, so one needs to take medicinal pills to neutralize it."

After a pause, Zuo Dongxu asked, "Do you want to go kill Crystal Scorpions? We can form a team..."

As Zuo Dongxu said this, Gu Maduo suddenly turned his head and gave Zuo Dongxu a strange look, seemingly puzzled by the sudden offer to team up.

Lin Chen noticed Gu Maduo’s strange reaction and inwardly sneered. An anomaly always signaled something amiss; Zuo Dongxu surely had his own agenda with him.

Everyone knew Lin Chen was just a Loose Cultivator who obtained the Gathering Immortal Command by luck, with no background to speak of. Moreover, judging by his previously cautious behavior, his strength likely was quite average. With such assumptions, Zuo Dongxu’s invitation to team up was rather unusual.

Lin Chen’s thoughts whirred rapidly, but on the face, he feigned a look of delight, "Can I really join your team?"

Zuo Dongxu laughed, "Of course, you can. We can all put in the effort and share the points together."

Lin Chen wore an embarrassed expression, "Compared to the two of you, my strength is far inferior. I would feel ashamed to share points if I contributed less during the hunt."

Zuo Dongxu inquired, "What’s your level of strength?"

Lin Chen blurted out a fib, "Daluo Mysterious Immortal, Triple Realm."

Lin Chen’s current Strength couldn’t be easily seen through by others anymore. As long as Lin Chen intended to conceal his Strength, he could completely disguise himself as a Daluo Mysterious Immortal at the Triple Realm.

This level of Strength was naturally much weaker than Zuo Dongxu and Gu Maduo expected, and Gu Maduo immediately frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Lin Chen’s Strength.

Such feelings were actually very normal, after all, when forming a team, everyone’s Strength should be comparable, each should be able to contribute, and work together to achieve better results. Otherwise, why would anyone form a team?

Are you, a Daluo Mysterious Immortal Triple Realm fellow, really comfortable teaming up with us Supreme Immortals?

What help could you possibly provide?

Those Crystal Scorpions are all mutated demon beasts with formidable Strength. Even the relatively weaker ones are at the Daluo Mysterious Immortal level; you probably can’t even defeat one of the weaker ones. Joining the team, wouldn’t you just be a burden?

If you can’t contribute and still need to share points, I’m not running a charity. Why should I help you?

Zuo Dongxu noticed Gu Maduo’s reaction and tried to appease him, "Gu Maduo, even if Lin Xi joins the team, your fifty percent remains unchanged, I’ll just take twenty percent from my share and give it to Lin Xi..."

Gu Maduo’s expression became a bit odd, but since his own Interests were unaffected, he couldn’t be bothered to say more, silently nodding his head, which was taken as tacit approval.

The more Lin Chenxin considered it, the more he was convinced that Zuo Dongxu had plans for him. To take two tenths from his own share and give it to him, who could barely contribute due to his meager Strength—where in the world does such a good thing happen?

"This doesn’t seem right, my Strength, cough cough..."

Zuo Dongxu laughed heartily, "Lin Xi, let me tell you the truth. Before, when Fairy Lan and I were being chased by the Demon Spiders, Fairy Lan suggested we split up and run. The Demon Spiders chose to chase after her. If not for your intervention, Fairy Lan might really have met her death."

"On reflection, I feel quite guilty about not stepping forward to distract the Demon Spiders at the time. Fortunately, you saved Fairy Lan, otherwise, I wouldn’t know how long I’d regret it. That’s why I’m really grateful to you. Please join the team and earn points together, it’s just my way of expressing a bit of my gratitude."

Although Zuo Dongxu explained everything in a way that seemed logical, Lin Chen didn’t believe a word of it.

You feel guilty?

You feel guilty my ass! When Lan Qiangwei suggested splitting up, you ran without a moment’s hesitation, afraid that the Demon Spiders would chase after you. Now that it’s all over, you come to me with guilt?

You’re fooling a ghost here!

If you’re inviting me to join the team now, there could be two motives: one might be to curry favor with Lan Qiangwei by proving your character, which is still giving you the benefit of the doubt. But if I think worse, it’s that you’re inviting me only to take the opportunity to get rid of me once we enter the Land of Demonic Energy.

I saved Lan Qiangwei, and she is very kind to me. You think such a small fry like myself doesn’t deserve to be so close to her, so you decide to get rid of me. After all, as a Loose Cultivator, my death would go unnoticed, and no one would care or investigate.

Mediocre in Strength, killed while hunting Crystal Scorpions—it would be all too reasonable!

Only, your plot is quite similar to what I had in mind!

If you were to die at the hands of the Crystal Scorpions, no one would blame me, right?

Lin Chen rubbed his hands together, "At that time, I was also senseless and didn’t think too much... My Strength is limited, taking twenty percent is too conscience-stricken. So, let’s make it ten percent for me..."