3: Entering the world of rest, it would be a disservice to my talent not to upgrade this house.

Lin Chen was holding Lin Qingxue, strolling leisurely through the primeval forest.

Within his 50-kilometer range of Divine Thought, the movements of all creatures could not escape his perception.

He had just dealt with five Green-Haired Wolves, and he needed five more to complete the Heavenly Dao mission.

His gaze fell upon a bush within his Divine Thought perception.

There, three gray-brown rabbits were hiding, their bodies a size larger than ordinary rabbits, with black fluff on the tips of their ears.

[Monster Name: Gray-haired Rabbit]

[Rank: None]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 3, Agility 6, Physique 4, Spirit 2]

[Skill: Kick]

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

A monster with no Rank? This was his first time seeing one.

He remembered that the System rules mentioned monster Rank classifications, but didn't mention cases with no Rank.

"It seems this is an existence below black iron-grade." Lin Chen understood in his heart.

He tried to release a wisp of Divine Thought to touch the Gray-haired Rabbit, not feeling any threat.

"Clear Snow, look, this is a monster with no Rank." Lin Chen said softly.

Lin Qingxue poked her head out from his arms, her sapphire-like eyes curiously staring at the bush: "They are so small, Brother Lin Chen, do they have experience points?"

"I don't know, try it and we'll see."

Lin Chen raised his hand, and a faint stream of Qi shot towards the Gray-haired Rabbit.

Puff, puff, puff.

The three Gray-haired Rabbits were instantly pierced through and died on the spot.

[Ding — Killed non-Ranked common monster · Gray-haired Rabbit × 3, did not obtain experience points.]

[Ding — Pet Lin Qingxue did not obtain experience points.]

Sure enough, no experience.

Lin Chen nodded, considering it a rule figured out.

He continued walking forward, his Divine Thought sweeping over a low bush, discovering several creatures gnawing on berries.

[Monster Name: Barefoot Rat]

[Rank: 1 (black iron-grade)]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 5, Agility 7, Physique 3, Spirit 1]

[Skill: Gnaw]

[experience points: 10 points]

It was exactly a Rank 1 black iron-grade common monster, with 10 experience points.

Lin Chen didn't make a move, instead looking at a slightly smaller, dull-colored Barefoot Rat nearby.

[Monster Name: Barefoot Rat]

[Rank: None]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 2, Agility 4, Physique 2, Spirit 1]

[Skill: Gnaw]

"A Barefoot Rat with no Rank... can it be Sublimated?"

Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he tried to apply the [Sublimation] talent to this non-Ranked Barefoot Rat.

[Ding — Detected host using [Sublimation] on non-Ranked common monster · Barefoot Rat, performing Sublimation advancement...]

[Sublimation successful! Non-Ranked common monster · Barefoot Rat advanced to black iron-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat (Rank 1)]

The dull-colored Barefoot Rat's body instantly swelled in size, its fur became bright, and a fierce glint flashed in its eyes.

[Monster Name: Barefoot Rat]

[Rank: 1 (black iron-grade)]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 5, Agility 7, Physique 3, Spirit 1]

[Skill: Gnaw]

[experience points: 10 points]

It had the same attributes as the native Rank 1 black iron-grade Barefoot Rat nearby.

"It can do this?" Lin Chen became interested, "Then what if I Sublimate it again?"

He used [Sublimation] again on this Barefoot Rat that had already been Sublimated once.

[Ding — Detected host using [Sublimation] on black iron-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat (Rank 1), performing second Sublimation advancement...]

[Sublimation successful! black iron-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat (Rank 1) advanced to bronze-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat (Rank 1)]

The Barefoot Rat's size grew again, a faint bronze luster appeared on its body, and its speed and strength significantly increased.

[Monster Name: Barefoot Rat]

[Rank: 1 (bronze-grade)]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 10, Agility 14, Physique 6, Spirit 2]

[Skill: Gnaw (Enhanced)]

[experience points: 20 points (bronze-grade common monster Rank 1 experience is black iron-grade common monster Rank 1 × 2)]

Lin Chen smiled.

Sublimating a non-Ranked monster twice directly turned it into a bronze-grade one!

This move was a huge profit.

He didn't hold back, waving his hand to dispatch the three native black iron-grade Barefoot Rats and this Sublimated bronze-grade Barefoot Rat together.

[Ding — Killed Rank 1 black iron-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat × 3, obtained 15 experience points (3 × 10 ÷ 2 = 15)]

[Ding — Killed Rank 1 bronze-grade common monster · Barefoot Rat × 1, obtained 10 experience points (20 ÷ 2 = 10)]

[Ding — Pet Lin Qingxue obtained 25 experience points]

Lin Chen's experience bar became 75+15+10 = 100/100.

[Ding — Congratulations host for reaching Rank 2! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

Lin Qingxue's experience bar became 75+25 = 100/100.

[Ding — Congratulations pet Lin Qingxue for reaching Rank 2! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

Lin Chen immediately added all his 5 free attribute points to Spirit.

[Attributes: Strength 200000, Agility 200000, Physique 200000, Spirit 200005]

After his Mental Energy increased, he felt the clarity of his Divine Thought increase a bit more.

"Clear Snow, where do you want to add your attribute points?" Lin Chen asked.

Lin Qingxue tilted her little head and thought: "Add to Agility and Spirit! That way I can run to Brother Lin Chen faster, and protect Brother better with ice and snow magic!"

She added 3 points to Agility and 2 points to Spirit.

[Pet Lin Qingxue Attributes: Strength 100, Agility 153, Physique 80, Spirit 202]

Having dealt with these rats, Lin Chen had already killed 5+3+1 = 9 monsters that met the requirements (non-Ranked ones didn't count).

Only one left.

With a movement of his Divine Thought, he locked onto a Rank 2 black iron-grade common monster foraging alone nearby — the Fanged Wild Boar.

[Monster Name: Fanged Wild Boar]

[Rank: 2 (black iron-grade)]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 20, Agility 8, Physique 25, Spirit 3]

[Skill: Charge]

[experience points: 20 points]

Lin Chen walked over holding Lin Qingxue.

The Fanged Wild Boar noticed the movement, turned its head, and upon seeing Lin Chen, a fierce light appeared in its eyes. Lowering its head, it revealed two sharp tusks and charged fiercely.

Lin Chen didn't even dodge.

When the Fanged Wild Boar was still a meter away from him, it was blocked by an invisible force, then, as if hit by a speeding truck, it was instantly knocked flying, falling to the ground without a sound.

[Ding — Killed Rank 2 black iron-grade common monster · Fanged Wild Boar × 1, obtained 10 experience points (20 ÷ 2 = 10)]

[Ding — Pet Lin Qingxue obtained 10 experience points]

[Ding — Congratulations host for completing the Heavenly Dao mission: Survive in the unknown primeval forest for 72 hours, killing at least 10 black iron-grade common monsters during this period.]

[Mission rewards distributed: 1000 experience points, basic attribute points × 5, black iron treasure chest × 1, heavenly dao coins × 100.]

[Ding — Pet Lin Qingxue obtained 500 experience points (1000 ÷ 2 = 500)]

Lin Chen's experience bar instantly became 10 (current) + 1000 = 1010/200 (Rank 2 to Rank 3 requires 200 experience).

[Ding — Congratulations host for reaching Rank 3! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Congratulations host for reaching Rank 4! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Congratulations host for reaching Rank 5! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Congratulations host for reaching Rank 6! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Current experience points: 210/600]

Lin Qingxue's experience bar became 10 (current) + 500 = 510/200.

[Ding — Congratulations pet Lin Qingxue for reaching Rank 3! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Congratulations pet Lin Qingxue for reaching Rank 4! Obtained 5 free attribute points!]

[Ding — Current experience points: 110/400]

Rising several Ranks at once, Lin Chen felt his inner strength become much fuller.

He added the newly obtained 20 free attribute points to Spirit again.

[Attributes: Strength 200000, Agility 200000, Physique 200000, Spirit 200025]

Lin Qingxue also added her 10 free attribute points to Agility and Spirit in a 3:2 ratio.

[Pet Lin Qingxue Attributes: Strength 100, Agility 159, Physique 80, Spirit 206]

"Mission accomplished, we can go to the Resting World." Lin Chen said to Lin Qingxue with a smile.

"What kind of place is the Resting World?" Lin Qingxue asked curiously.

"You'll know when we get there, it should be a safe place."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene in front of Lin Chen began to distort and blur.

[Ding — About to teleport to the Resting World, teleportation countdown: 10, 9, 8... 1, teleportation starts!]

After a slight sense of dizziness, Lin Chen and Lin Qingxue appeared in a brand new place.

This was a spacious plaza, with many people who had just teleported like him, their faces full of exhaustion and confusion, while some were chatting excitedly.

Around the plaza were high-rise buildings of various styles: ancient pavilions, metallic buildings full of a futuristic feel, and pointed-roof houses full of exotic flair.

The air was permeated with faint energy fluctuations, making people feel very comfortable.

[Ding — Successfully teleported to Resting World · Hub City No. 1.]

[Brief introduction to Resting World rules:]

[1. The Resting World is composed of countless Hub Cities, participants can freely travel between Hub Cities.]

[2. Each participant has a basic residence in their Hub City, which can be upgraded or new residences can be purchased with heavenly dao coins.]

[3. Malicious attacks on others are prohibited within the Resting World, violators will be punished by the Heavenly Dao.]

[4. This rest duration: 7 days (calculated from the time of successful teleportation).]

[5. The Resting World has functional areas such as entertainment areas, trading areas, mission acceptance areas, Cultivate areas, etc., which you can explore on your own.]

Lin Chen digested the information and walked out of the plaza holding Lin Qingxue.

The streets were crowded with people, not only humans but also various strange-looking alien races, but everyone was very orderly, and no conflicts occurred.

Following the System prompt, he found his own residence.

It was a small two-story building that looked very ordinary, with white exterior walls, a red roof, and a small courtyard.

[Basic Residence (non-Ranked)]

[Area: 100 square meters]

[Facilities: A set of basic furniture (bed, table and chairs, sofa, kitchenware, etc.)]

[Note: Can be upgraded, can be renovated.]

"This is it." Lin Chen pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in with Lin Qingxue.

The interior of the house was simply decorated, and the furniture was of the most basic style, looking a bit cheap.

Lin Qingxue ran around the house curiously, her snow-white fox tail swaying excitedly: "Wow, it's so pretty here! It's much more comfortable than in the forest!"

Lin Chen looked at this basic residence, habitually having the thought of Sublimation.

"Since it's a place to live in the future, of course I have to Sublimate it."

He concentrated his Spirit and used [Sublimation] on the whole house.

[Ding — Detected host using [Sublimation] on Basic Residence (non-Ranked), performing Sublimation advancement...]

[Sublimation successful! Basic Residence (non-Ranked) advanced to black iron-grade residence.]

The appearance of the house changed instantly; the white exterior walls turned into warm black iron-colored stone, the roof was covered with shiny black iron tiles, and a low black iron fence appeared in the courtyard.

The interior furniture was also upgraded, the wooden bed turned into a black iron carved bed, the tables and chairs turned into black iron wood material, and the sofa became softer and more comfortable.

[black iron-grade residence]

[Area: 150 square meters]

[Facilities: A set of black iron-grade furniture, comes with basic defensive Formation (can withstand black iron-grade attacks)]

[Note: Can continue to be upgraded, can be renovated.]

"The effect is not bad." Lin Chen nodded with satisfaction, "Do it again."

He used [Sublimation] on the house again.

[Ding — Detected host using [Sublimation] on black iron-grade residence, performing second Sublimation advancement...]

[Sublimation successful! black iron-grade residence advanced to bronze-grade residence.]

This time, the changes to the house were even greater.

The exterior walls turned into bronze-colored metal, glowing with a soft luster, the roof was carved with complex patterns, emitting faint energy fluctuations. The courtyard expanded by half, the fence turned bronze-colored, and runes were inscribed on it.

The interior space also expanded to 200 square meters, the furniture was all replaced with bronze-grade ones, with excellent texture, and some new facilities were added, such as an automatic temperature control device and a basic cleaning Formation.

[bronze-grade residence]

[Area: 200 square meters]

[Facilities: A set of bronze-grade furniture, comes with bronze-grade defensive Formation (can withstand bronze-grade attacks), temperature control System, cleaning Formation]

[Note: Can continue to be upgraded, can be renovated.]

"Hmm, this is comfortable to live in." Lin Chen looked around, feeling much more satisfied.

He looked at the furniture in the house again; although they had upgraded with the house, he felt it wasn't enough.

"Anyway, Sublimation doesn't cost money, I might as well do it in one step."

Lin Chen first used Sublimation twice on the bronze-grade bed.

[bronze-grade carved bed → silver-grade carved bed → gold-grade carved bed]

The gold-grade bed emitted a faint golden light, with lifelike Dragon and Phoenix patterns carved on the bed frame. Lying on the bed, one could feel a gentle energy nourishing the body, making people instantly relax.

Next were the tables and chairs, sofa, kitchenware...

He Sublimated all the furniture in the house twice, all the way from bronze-grade to gold-grade.

The interior decor of the whole house became luxurious without losing style, every piece of furniture emitted faint energy fluctuations, not only beautiful but also with various practical small functions.

For example, the gold-grade sofa could automatically massage when sat on, relieving fatigue; the gold-grade kitchenware could automatically purify ingredients and improve taste.

Lin Qingxue sat on the gold-grade sofa, squinting her eyes comfortably, her nine fox tails swaying contentedly: "Wow, this sofa is so comfortable! Brother Lin Chen is amazing!"

Lin Chen smiled and patted her head: "As long as you like it."

He walked to the window, looking at the strange city scene outside, his thoughts swirling.

The Resting World was much more prosperous than he had imagined, this place was like a huge melting pot, gathering participants from the Myriad Races of the Heavens.

He opened the cross-plane chat channel, which was noisy inside.

"Finally arrived at the Resting World! Almost died in that ghost place!"

"Who has black iron-grade healing medicine? I'll buy it for 10 heavenly dao coins!"

"Is anyone forming a team? Let's go together next time, we can look out for each other."

"Have you heard? Someone obtained a bronze-grade treasure chest in the first world, what luck!"

"What exactly are heavenly dao coins used for? Besides trading, there seems to be no other use?"

Lin Chen watched silently, saying nothing.

heavenly dao coins, information from other worlds, the value of various items... he needed to explore slowly.

He took a look at his attribute panel:

[Name: Lin Chen]

[Race: Perfect Ancient God (Tier 2)]

[Rank: 6]