Chapter 17: A Double Twist, Discovering a Treasure!

Kitasawa Sōsuke: "Hahaha, Budah is just Budah. Half an hour’s passed and you haven’t gotten a single challenge token. Ridiculous."

Kudō Moto: "We already have four challenge tokens. Looks like this challenge is ours. Just wait to lose!"

Cai Kun: "Why panic? You’re just lucky. I don’t believe your streak will last."

Others from District 118 chimed in, determined not to lose in spirit.

It was a matter of pride.

Itō Shūichi: "Heh, sorry to burst your bubble. I just got another challenge token, making it five now."

Upon seeing this, the fire in District 118 immediately died down.

Cai Kun: "Damn! They have drop rate potions and a level 4 powerhouse. Their advantage is huge."

Huang Li: "The drop rate for these tokens is outrageously low. We’ve killed five beasts and haven’t seen a single drop."

Wang Xiao: "Sorry, big shots. I’m only level 1 and can’t help much. Looks like we’re going to lose the challenge."

Kitasawa Sōsuke: "Defeat is certain, Budahs. Who told you to get unlucky and be chosen by our Shūichi-san? Better luck next time! Hahaha!"

Kudō Moto: "Ah, just thinking about the double energy points and double resources we’re about to enjoy makes me happy. Our levels will surely shoot up!"

Katsumura Yōta: "Hahaha, so awesome!"

Wang Gang: "Everyone, as I’ve said, we must not give up until the very last moment. Instead of complaining, let’s focus on hunting the fierce beasts!"

Cai Kun: "Wang Gang’s right. We should keep pushing. No giving up until the end!"

At that moment, a voice interrupted the chatter.

Huang Li: "Whoa, hold on everyone. Did you notice that Boss Ye has reached level 4?"

Wang Xiao: "Wow, I didn’t even realize. Why isn’t Boss Ye saying anything?"

Cai Kun: "Yeah, such a big resource challenge, why the silence from Boss Ye?"

Huang Peng: "Whoa, is Boss Ye secretly rolling crazy drops without telling us? Quietly making a fortune."

Wang Gang: "Maybe the boss is soloing. But no matter how solo he is, our group’s speed is faster. Boss Ye, why not join us? @Boss Ye."

Itō Shūichi: "Oh? Didn’t expect District 118 to have a level 4 expert?"

"But no matter how many of you there are, without drop rate potions, you won’t get challenge tokens. Give up, haha."

Just as Itō Shūichi finished speaking, the progress bar for District 118 suddenly shifted!

District 346: 5 challenge tokens

District 118: 10 challenge tokens

In an instant, District 118’s progress jumped from zero to ten, stunning everyone.

Cai Kun: "What the hell? Who am I? Where am I? Is this progress bar for real?"

Huang Li: "I’m stunned. Where did these 10 suddenly come from? Who is it???"

Itō Shūichi: "Baka!!! Impossible! District 118 must be cheating. How else do you suddenly get 10 challenge tokens?"

Yoshino Eiji: "Cheating! Cheating! District 118 is definitely cheating!"

Kudō Moto: "Exactly. We have drop rate potions here. You have nothing, so how could your drop rate be so high?"

Wang Gang: "Could this be Boss Ye’s doing??? @Ye Chuyun"

Ye Chuyun: "Heh, yes. All 10 challenge tokens are mine."

"Looks like my luck’s pretty good. Got quite a few."

Cai Kun: "Hahaha, Boss Ye—no, Ye the Lucky Emperor! You truly are a living lucky charm!!!"

Huang Li: "Haha, see? Even without drop rate potions, we have a lucky star here!"

Ye Chuyun: "Everyone, don’t give up. We’re leading now. Let’s hunt those monsters quickly."

Wang Gang: "Alright, alright. Didn’t I say don’t give up until the last moment? Let’s go!"

Lei Chen: "Haha, once Boss Ye steps up, these so-called challenge tokens aren’t a problem. Let’s keep it up and not let Boss Ye down!"

Yoshino Eiji: "Damn! How did District 118 suddenly take the lead? Our Great Sakura Empire must not lose!"

Itō Shūichi: "Damn!!!"

At that moment, the chat channel erupted completely.

Ye Chuyun didn’t bother with the noise and exited the chat channel.

Now, everyone’s enthusiasm was ignited by those 10 challenge tokens.

He had to move quickly!

[Beep. Detection complete. A treasure chest detected ninety-six meters to your left front.]

"Oh? Another treasure chest?"

Ye Chuyun’s eyes lit up.

While farming challenge tokens, he hadn’t abandoned the search for treasure chests.

Following the treasure detector’s direction, Ye Chuyun quickly made his way there.

Soon, he arrived at a rocky ruin.

Before approaching, he caught the distinct stench of a fierce beast.

Ye Chuyun quickly concealed himself behind a large tree, cautiously peeking out.

Night concealed many things, severely limiting visibility.

But with his night vision goggles, the surroundings were crystal clear.

In the center of the rocky ruins stood a towering ancient tree.

On its branches hung numerous golden fruits, each about the size of a baby’s fist, glowing faintly with a golden light against the darkness.

Three massive beasts surrounded the tree.

Seeing the golden fruits, Ye Chuyun’s breath caught.

Name: Golden Spirit Fruit

Grade: Tier 2

Effect: Contains spiritual energy; consumption greatly enhances mental power, with a 10% chance to increase bloodline purity!

A Tier 2 spiritual fruit!

In his past life, Ye Chuyun had seen this fruit on the trade market.

One alone sold for tens of thousands of Divine Demon Coins.

Most importantly, it had a 10% chance to raise bloodline purity!

Raising bloodline purity purges impurities within their veins.

The higher the bloodline rank, the more likely one could awaken special constitutions and gain incredible powers!

Especially since this Golden Spirit Fruit, when consumed, could boost mental power!

Currently, apart from mental power, his other three attributes had all surpassed one hundred.

Moreover, Ye Chuyun knew a secret.

If before level ten, mental power reached 300,

there was a chance to unlock a hidden powerful class—the Qi Refiner!