147: Chapter 147 Evergreen Society, Corpse-Picking Team

"Mm, having such a mindset is very good. You are a Level 3 crystal card holder the moment you enter the Black Abyss, so you don't need to do those low-level jobs to increase your crystal card level. You can directly join various societies within our Xia Alliance to earn Black Abyss points."

"Low-level jobs? Are you referring to those holding Level 1 or Level 2 crystal cards? And what are Black Abyss points?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Exactly. Their crystal card levels are too low, so they can only engage in work such as construction, cleaning, forging, and material processing to exchange for Black Abyss points. Black Abyss points can not only be used to upgrade crystal card levels but are also the currency within the Black Abyss."

"Every month, the Black Abyss issues a corresponding amount of black crystals based on crystal card levels. black crystals are great items for increasing combat power; after refining them, one's combat power grows rapidly."

"Therefore, the day black crystals are distributed each month has also become the bloodiest day, because the Black Abyss allows the plundering of black crystals."

"Even crystal cards can be snatched. For example, if you are currently at Level 3 and you seize a Level 5 crystal card, you can be promoted to Level 5. But snatching crystal cards is too difficult."

"Usually, such plundering happens between geniuses of different countries. Our Xia Alliance is already in a weak position within the Black Abyss; only by uniting can we have a place here. Therefore, within our Great Xia, mutual plundering is strictly forbidden," Chen Wenbin explained.

"I see. Thank you for the explanation, Brother Chen," Lin Yuan said, cupping his fists toward Chen Wenbin.

"Don't mention it. You have immense potential and will surely become a mainstay of my Xia Alliance in the future. Naturally, I should give you some pointers so you can avoid detours," Chen Wenbin said modestly.

...

Under Chen Wenbin's lead, Lin Yuan quickly registered his information with the Xia Alliance and was assigned a lounge. His journey in the Black Abyss had officially begun.

Lin Yuan went to the room and looked around. It was very simple, containing only a bed and nothing else.

Just then, a knock came from the door. Lin Yuan opened it, and a slightly chubby young man with a Level 3 crystal card hanging from his chest squeezed into the room.

"Hehe... Let me introduce myself. I am Lin Xiaoxin, a recruiter for the 'Evergreen Society,' the eighth-ranked large-scale society in the Xia Alliance. I've come specifically to recruit you into our society," Lin Xiaoxin introduced enthusiastically.

"Evergreen Society? What are the benefits of joining you?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Of course, there are many benefits! Our Evergreen Society is a major society in the top eight, the welfare is quite good, there are many activities for newcomers, and naturally, there are plenty of points."

"Furthermore, we are powerful, and no one dares to provoke us. Joining the Evergreen Society is definitely your most correct choice!" Lin Xiaoxin said with a face full of pride.

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment. As a newcomer, he indeed should find a society to quickly integrate into the Black Abyss.

As for the society's strength and development, he didn't care. With his strength and rate of progress, he wouldn't stay in the Black Abyss for long...

"Alright, since you are so sincere, and we both share the surname Lin, it can be considered fate. I'll join your Evergreen Society!" Lin Yuan agreed readily.

"Great! Welcome, welcome. Give me your crystal card, and I'll register it."

Lin Xiaoxin happily took out a handheld device with the words 'Evergreen Society' written on it.

Lin Yuan felt something was off, but he didn't think too much about it and directly handed the crystal card to Lin Xiaoxin.

Lin Xiaoxin quickly took the crystal card, swiped it on the handheld device, and then tapped frantically on the screen. After a 'beep,' Lin Xiaoxin clearly breathed a sigh of relief and handed the crystal card back to Lin Yuan.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan's heart sank. It's over, I've likely been scammed...

"Lin Xiaoxin, right? I want to ask, is our Evergreen Society really that strong?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Of... Of course!"

"Then why are you stuttering? Let me ask you, how many societies are there in the Xia Alliance in total?"

"Uh... Eight..." Lin Xiaoxin said, looking a bit embarrassed.

Holy crap...

"I'll be damned, so we're at the very bottom? And you told me we're in the top eight?" Lin Yuan said angrily.

"Well, are we or are we not?" Lin Xiaoxin said weakly.

"I... I really can't argue with that... Then you also said our society is very powerful and no one dares to provoke us. How do you explain that?" Lin Yuan asked, speechless.

"Right, they don't even bother with us, so no one provokes us," Lin Xiaoxin said proudly.

"You... you're actually proud of that..."

"Yeah, in a place like the Black Abyss, not being bothered is also a kind of happiness. Don't you agree, brother?"

"Is it too late to back out now?" Lin Yuan frowned.

"Hehe... You've already been registered, it's too late. You can't change societies for three years," Lin Xiaoxin said with a smile.

Hearing this, Lin Yuan went straight into a state of depression...

Fortunately, I didn't count on you guys, otherwise, I'd have been scammed to death by you...

Currently, when he used his ultimate move, he was indeed invincible below the Martial God level, but it only lasted 15 minutes. There were experts everywhere here. To be safe, it was better to keep a low profile for a while and increase his basic combat power first.

"Whatever. So what is this newcomer activity you mentioned? When does it start?" Lin Yuan asked; increasing his strength was the priority.

"There's an activity today. We're going to collect corpses in a bit," Lin Xiaoxin said mysteriously.

"Collect corpses? In broad daylight, you guys are that bold?" Lin Yuan looked shocked.

"What's there to fear in the daytime? No one will know. We'll go secretly, and we won't be discovered," Lin Xiaoxin whispered.

"Is your demand that high? And you can actually collect corpses in a place like the Black Abyss?"

"Of course you can. Our Evergreen Society has its ways. Are you going?" Lin Xiaoxin began to look proud again.

"No, no, I'm a decent person!" Lin Yuan said righteously.

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoxin immediately rolled his eyes. "The corpse-collecting I'm talking about is picking up the corpses of those ferocious beasts to get materials and sell them for points. Brother, where did your mind go?"

"I... that's exactly what I was thinking!" Lin Yuan said without blushing or his heart skipping a beat.

"Uh... so are you going or not? Our Corpse Scavenging Squad can include you," Lin Xiaoxin asked.

"I'm going! Of course I'm going!" Lin Yuan immediately agreed.

Where there are beast corpses, there are naturally soul bodies. Not only can he devour soul bodies, but he can also earn points. Why not?

He hadn't expected that right after entering the Black Abyss, he would not only be scammed but also mysteriously join a "Corpse Scavenging Squad"...

...

Through Lin Xiaoxin's introduction, Lin Yuan learned that in the Black Abyss, there were nine large spatial passages. Among them, three each emitted seventh-rank, eighth-rank, and Stage Nine Fierce Beasts.

They were known as the Lower Three Paths, Middle Three Paths, and Upper Three Paths.

The place Lin Yuan and the others were going to collect corpses was the Lower Three Paths, where a large number of Seventh-rank Ferocious Beasts would emerge.

Those responsible for clearing these ferocious beasts were crystal card holders of Level 4 and above. Clearing the beasts earned points, and the beast corpses could also be exchanged for points.

However, some experts felt the points from beast corpses were too few and didn't deign to collect them, or their storage spaces were full, leaving some beast corpses on the battlefield.

The Corpse Scavenging Squad came into being because of this. To clear the battlefield as quickly as possible and give Level 3 crystal card holders a way to survive, the Black Abyss turned a blind eye.

"Whatever, I'll go devour a wave first, get some ability points, and see if I can advance to the Great Sect rank. Then I'll find a way to upgrade my crystal card level and go to the Middle Three Paths to hunt beasts and speed up my growth," Lin Yuan decided privately...