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Chapter 38 Fatal Gain!
The next moment, a large amount of text quickly appeared on the phone screen.
"Brave chosen one, future ruler of the mortal world, you unleashed astonishing potential on the brink of life and death."
"At the same time, you have been affected by someone's skill, and the ominous sign has been changed to good fortune."
"You used your needlework skills to unleash a barrage of pear blossom needles, halting the Chosen One's offensive momentum. You repeatedly struck his head with a frying pan, causing him to become dizzy. You then took out a willow-leaf blade and slit his throat, causing blood to gush out, and his eyes quickly lost focus and life."
"You took out a hair from the Great Sage and threw it at the soul that was about to attack. The moment the monkey appeared, the soul let out a shrill scream full of confusion. She cried out, 'We are both demons, why are you helping the bald Buddhist monk?'"
The monkey sneered and replied, "Excuse me, female benefactor, I am a vegetarian." Then, it struck down with its staff, and the world became peaceful. The soul no longer harbored any resentment, and its eyes became clear and bright.
"You retrieved the Great Sage's hair, used a false Buddhist chant to recite scriptures to her soul, and her condition improved somewhat again. Finally, she glanced at you, and vanished with lingering affection for her husband."
"You have been granted a special form of blessing, the blood-red curse of the serpent demon."
"The Blood Curse of the Serpent Demon: This is the silent accusation against fate by a serpent demon who has cultivated for a thousand years, in the last moment of its life. The curse is a special form that cannot be erased and will continuously devour all your positive or negative statuses until they are completely reset."
"Current target of encroachment: the gaze of the stone monkey. Current progress: 0.1%"
Why am I the one who got hurt... Chen Fu was speechless and choked with emotion, and it took him a long time to recover.
Fine, you're a pitiful snake too, blinded to marry Nan Tong. I'm magnanimous, so let me bear all of this.
Chen Fu sighed and shook his head. However, this special form seemed quite good; it could eliminate the stone monkey's staring gaze, so there was no need to think of another way.
But this means that once the state is completely over, you'll have to face the ghost bride again, which is a bit unpleasant.
Chen Fu was half relaxed and half helpless.
He began to think about what to do and finally made a preliminary decision:
Advance the Bloodblade Town storyline as quickly as possible and continue preparing for the next dungeon run.
He then continued reading the text.
"Congratulations on successfully completing Black Myth: The Legend of the White Snake (based on the complete truth of The Legend of the White Snake) CN-79)"
"Grade: A (Middle)"
"You have gained 71% experience points."
"You have leveled up to level 2. Current experience progress: 19%"
"Your professional abilities have been enhanced. There is a small chance that you will gain multiple skills after dissecting a corpse. The probability of triggering paranormal events has been slightly increased."
The level increase allowed Chen Fu to experience the feeling of power washing over his body once again.
Unlike before, this time, his pores began to secrete fine black grime. It had no smell, but it looked disgusting, making him look like a black guy.
Chen Fu hurriedly jumped out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to take a shower. Luckily, no one was in the dormitory, otherwise they would definitely have noticed something was wrong.
Ten minutes later, he walked out of the bathroom and felt that his skin was whiter, and muscle outlines appeared in his limbs and abdomen. His strength had increased again. If he had to find a reference point, it would be that he could now kill three cows with one punch.
Chen Fu continued reading the game text.
"The items you collected in the Legend of the White Snake instance are as follows."
"slightly."
"You dissected Xu Xian's corpse."
"You have acquired skills, and literature can convey moral principles."
"Literature carries the Way. In ancient times, sages debated the classics, their words containing the laws of Heaven, each word a pearl to suppress evil spirits. Today, literature imprints the heart and soul, ink penetrates the liver and intestines, each sentence resounding and shaping. This method inherits the wisdom and spirit of literature, and all spoken words can transform the abstract into the concrete. If one quotes classics, the power is even greater, as it is based on human principles and breaks down the bodies of demons and monsters."
Chen Fu examined the body for a moment. It was a corpse dissected before the upgrade, and he had not gained any additional skills.
Based on the text description, does it mean that once this skill is activated, every word spoken can become a physical entity?
He began his experiment, and after initiating the practice of using literature to convey moral principles, he uttered the word "big".
Suddenly, a gleaming golden character "大" (big) appeared out of nowhere and flew straight out the window. As the distance increased, it transformed into "中" (medium), then "小" (small), and finally disappeared.
Chen Fu was stunned. This skill is amazing! From now on, if anyone dares to mess with me, I won't even need to lift a finger. I can just talk them to death!
They truly managed to drown someone with their spittle.
When dealing with wronged spirits, one can also combine it with hypocritical Buddhist chants. If Buddhist scriptures cannot deliver you from suffering, then I can only use other methods to send you on your way.
However, this skill consumes a lot of energy. Chen Fu only managed to utter one word before feeling his mouth dry and his throat very uncomfortable.
He quickly poured himself a glass of water, gulped it down, and felt much better.
"You killed the Chosen One and obtained all the items he possessed."
"A string of prayer beads (ordinary), a tool used by monks during meditation, which has a certain calming and tranquilizing effect."
"Three-ply soap (regular): As everyone knows, this is a must-have for washing clothes. It will keep your clothes clean and fresh, and they will continue to smell nice for the next week."
"The Buddhist hoe (ordinary) is a tool used for hoeing the ground. It can also be used as a weapon occasionally. Do you know why you were almost killed? It's all thanks to this."
"Rain-Praying Dragon Talisman (Fine): A talisman used by demons and monsters on earth to pray to the heavens for rain. It can bring a downpour to the area and disappears after use."
"Chosen One (Exclusive Skill Book): Your fortune will undergo a major change, making you one of a kind. Your chances of obtaining items will increase, and your favorability with game characters will also increase. Only the Chosen One class can learn this skill. After learning it, you can enhance the strength of your existing skills."
"Millennial Serpent Bone (Weapon Material): The bones left behind after the death of a serpent demon that has cultivated for a thousand years. You can give them to the successor of the Master of Skillful Saints, who will upgrade your weapon."
"Burial Seed (Rare): This is a material for enhancing stamina potions. As the name suggests, placing it together with a stamina potion will enhance its effect."
"Directional Guidance from the Gods (Disposable Item), Brief Introduction, Omitted."
Chen Fu was surprised that this player called Chosen One possessed so many things. Putting aside the first four, the exclusive skill books corresponded to the relevant professions, which were extremely rare at this stage.
As for the other props, they are even more useful to him!
He felt no guilt for killing the other person. In that situation, both sides were fighting for their lives; it was a matter of life and death. If he didn't fight back, was he supposed to just watch himself be killed?
At the same time, since I learned of the other party's death through the game text, to be frank, I didn't feel anything, and I can't say I had any feelings about it.
If Chen Fu were to kill someone in person, he might experience various uncomfortable emotions. However, the game presents this aspect in text form, greatly reducing the complex feelings that might arise.
Chen Fu shook his head, stopping thinking about what had already happened and starting to consider what he could gain.
The kitchen utensils, rosary beads, soap, hoe, and dragon talisman obtained from Xiangji Kitchen can be listed for sale on the trading house. If Zhou Jianbang needs them, we'll find a way to transfer them to him.
Even if he can't use the exclusive skill book, he can sell it, and there will definitely be someone willing to buy it.
Keep the seven dissected corpses; they'll be very helpful whether you're fighting monsters or dealing with corpses. Just wear the patchwork robe; it's not pretty, but it's very practical.
After leaving the instance, first use the Burial Foundation Seed to strengthen the Spirit Essence Cicada, then go find the successor of the Skillful Saint to upgrade the weapon. I just don't know how long this will take. Just don't delay dealing with the townspeople of Blood Blade Town.
The guidance from the gods is a good thing. This week, I can collect guides for other dungeons and go straight in when the timer refreshes.
After considering all these things, Chen Fu thought it was over, but when he glanced at the collection screen, he found that the game text was still being generated.
"You have won Fahai's favor, and he has given you a mysterious token."
"You have obtained the letter of recommendation from the Buddha of the Western Paradise."
"The letter of recommendation from the Buddha of the Western Paradise (legend) said that Fahai was unable to become the abbot of Jinshan Temple because he had not yet severed his worldly ties and had someone in his heart. However, during his twenty years of meditation in the wall, he accidentally obtained a letter of recommendation that connected him to the supreme Buddha Kingdom where the Buddha of the Western Paradise resided. Only then did he achieve enlightenment and become the abbot of Jinshan Temple."
"With this letter of introduction, you will be favored and helped by Buddhism in the next instance, but you will also be hated and attacked by certain groups."
"You helped Xu Xian fulfill his last wish; he gave you all that he had left."
"You have obtained the scholar's jade pendant."
"The scholar's jade pendant (legend) - Xu Xian could not ignore the emotions that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time. He knew that he had let his wife down. He thought that this life was over and that in the next life he would be a good husband and be good to his wife alone."
"By possessing this jade pendant, your learning ability and language expression skills will be enhanced. At the same time, it will be imbued with a trace of the bond between humans and demons, increasing the favorability of humans and demons towards you, especially men and snakes."
You two are really a couple, even giving me something before you leave... Chen Fu's lips twitched.
The letter of introduction from the Buddha of the Western Paradise is fine; it can be used in conjunction with the directional guidance from the gods. If you choose a dungeon related to Buddhism for the next dungeon, you'll have a significant advantage from the start.
But what the heck is this jade pendant? You're just making fun of me.
Not only does it improve my learning and communication skills, but it also increases my popularity! What? Does this mean I can become a heartthrob?
Chen Fu decided to find an opportunity to test the jade pendant's effects. If it didn't work, he would sell it; he didn't want to be liked by someone of the same sex.
Suddenly, Chen Fu heard someone say there was a fire, followed by a piercing buzzing sound.
Fire? What genius is using such a high-powered appliance...? Chen Fu hurriedly went out and followed the crowd to the first floor.
During this time, he considered using the Rain-Praying Dragon Talisman, but this thing could only bring down heavy rain and couldn't extinguish the fire inside the dormitory at all, so he decided to wait for the firefighters to come and deal with it.
After running down to the first floor, Chen Fu saw a group of familiar people standing outside.
"Oh, what brings you all here?" he said to Zhou Jianbang, his gaze sweeping over Song Shuangwei and Du Fanyu.
Zhou Jianbang looked at Chen Fu, who was completely unharmed, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now, after he called the director of the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation, he began a long and anxious wait.
The phone screen remains on the game interface to ensure that the items sent over are received immediately.
In just ten minutes, the item was passed through the statue of the God of Wealth and into his hands.
It's an item called the Resurrection Doll, which can forcibly restore a person to their optimal state.
This is the gaming equipment that the Bureau of Spirits Investigation is currently prioritizing, originally intended for a researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the organization and the country.
But now that this has happened, the Director of the Spirits Investigation Bureau, after a moment's consideration, handed it over to Zhou Jianbang.
Young people are always the hope of the country, and on this point, the director and Zhou Jianbang share a surprisingly similar view.
It's worth mentioning that under normal circumstances, let alone using a resurrection doll, even something as small as the flow of funds would require an application and approval process, which could take anywhere from one day to several days to be approved.
This is a special case, and the item was delivered to Zhou Jianbang in just ten minutes, which is definitely the fastest speed.
Zhou Jianbang understood the situation perfectly well, but he also knew that every second wasted increased the danger Chen Fu would face. So he didn't do nothing; instead, he contacted the relevant leaders, identified himself, and began a surprise fire drill.
There was actually no fire. The purpose of this action was simply to evacuate the crowd and prepare for the rescue of Chen Fu.
So what's going on now? None of us went up, so why did you come down by yourself?
Seeing that Zhou Jianbang remained silent, Chen Fu immediately realized what had happened. He raised his hand and patted the serious-looking person in charge, saying with a smile, "Captain Zhou, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Zhou Jianbang nodded: "It's good that you're alright."
He didn't mention what he had done for Chen Fu, as long as he was still alive.
Then, Zhou Jianbang turned around with his hands behind his back and walked towards the school gate. He still had to deal with the stones at the bottom of Sidu Lake.
Du Fanyu couldn't help but say, "For your sake, Captain Zhou humbled himself and begged Zhang Mingyuan, and even called the bureau chief."
Chen Fu raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, he heard Zhou Jianbang's voice coming from the front.
"You talk too much! Get over here right now!"
Du Fanyu chuckled awkwardly and chased after them, the two quickly disappearing into the crowd.
"He is indeed a qualified person in charge."
Only then did Song Shuangwei speak.
Despite the relatively small population of Wujiang District, there are actually many factions within the entire Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. They operate independently, forming a complex and bloated network.
This is why Song Shuangwei didn't join; she didn't like working in that kind of environment.
But Zhou Jianbang's actions changed her understanding of the Bureau of Spirits.
A leader who cares about his subordinates and is willing to humble himself and ask others for help for their lives is definitely a good leader!
Actually, Song Shuangwei did do something, too.
While waiting, she continuously used her skills to divine good or bad fortune, but each time she received the answer that it was extremely unlucky.
Despite the potential backlash, Song Shuangwei repeatedly changed the divination results, hoping to save Chen Fu's life.
The divination result did change under her manipulation, from bad to good, but it would revert to its original state within a few seconds.
This means that the plot Chen Fu experienced was extremely dangerous and could not be controlled by external forces.
Song Shuangwei is stubborn, can't be changed? Then I'll give it a try.
The pills were like candy; they were stuffed into their mouths recklessly, all so that Chen Fu could pass the level smoothly.
Like Zhou Jianbang, Song Shuangwei said nothing, as long as Chen Fu was alive.
Chen Fu, however, sensed something was amiss.
The game text just now indicated that he was affected by someone's skill, so it must be Song Shuangwei.
"I'm perfectly fine, don't worry."
Chen Fu smiled and comforted the girl, then, glancing at the students gathered on the first floor of the dormitory, he changed the subject and continued, "Hungry? Want to go eat?"
"Okay, you're treating this time." Song Shuang smiled and took Chen Fu's hand, leading him outside.
The students standing nearby stared wide-eyed.
Wasn't there a fire? Why were we the only ones who rushed out in a panic, and no one cared whether we were injured?
Your girlfriend not only rushed over immediately, but also took your hand and went to eat.
Friend, don't you care about your clothes and computer in the dorm? How can you be so careless? Are you rich and just buy new things when they burn out?
Ignoring the strange looks from those around him, Chen Fu led Song Shuangwei toward the snack street.
The two ordered a hot pot, symbolizing their celebration of completing the Legend of the White Snake dungeon and wishing for continued success in the future.
After finishing his meal, Chen Fu called his counselor to say that he had something to do that night and wouldn't be in the dorm.
He planned to go to the Wujiang District Headquarters of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to have a face-to-face talk with Zhou Jianbang.
The counselor agreed immediately. The surprise fire drill had worried many students, who were afraid of another fire. It was perfectly reasonable for them to stay overnight outside.
Song Shuangwei originally wanted to confess her feelings directly, regardless of success or failure; she had to say those words. Otherwise, if she encountered a similar situation again, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
However, after hearing that Chen Fu was going to the Bureau of Spirits that night, she suddenly changed her mind.
Since Chen Fu has things to do, we can't let him get distracted. As for confessing... let's wait a bit.
Afterwards, Chen Fu took Song Shuangwei to the medical school and watched the girl walk into the dormitory before turning away.
What he didn't know was that the experience of the White Snake Legend instance was not the end of the matter, and its aftereffects were still unfolding.