114: Chapter 114 Coincidence

Location tracking? Reporting?

Wouldn't this be equivalent to being under official supervision, with one's freedom restricted?

However, none of this really mattered to Chu Xuan, as he already had a plan in mind.

In the near future, the environment would only get worse, the world would collapse, and horrors would descend. Only by continuously acquiring spirituality values and increasing his strength could he have enough capital to survive.

Otherwise, all freedom, dignity, and personality would be nothing but a joke.

Since he could currently hunt Specters by leveraging the Night Watchers' official background, why not?

Zhang Qiang suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, you're still a college student, right? If you join the Night Watchers, I'll have someone issue an internship certificate for you later. You won't have to go back to school; you can just pick up your diploma when the time comes."

"Alright, I'm willing to join the Night Watchers." Chu Xuan nodded.

The smile on Zhang Qiang's face deepened.

"Young man, you're a smart person. Actually, there's something I didn't tell you just now. Becoming a Night Watcher isn't just about slogans like national righteousness. That alone isn't enough to make people who have acquired Transcendent Skills risk their lives. After all, a normal person's life is their own, but becoming a Transcendent brings constraints and responsibilities. Who would be willing to do that?"

Chu Xuan didn't say anything, quietly watching the man.

"The reason is simple. As frontline personnel, we've discovered that the number of Specters in this world is increasing, and they're becoming more powerful. For instance, the incident at your school's dormitory building, and this Shouguo Temple incident..."

"These Specters are cunning and cruel, hiding among the masses to grow and multiply. Perhaps one day, things will reach an uncontrollable point. Where will humanity go then?"

Zhang Qiang said in a low voice, "When the nest is overturned, no egg stays unbroken! From the perspective of broad slogans, hunting Specters is for the harmony, stability, and well-being of human society. But from a personal perspective, hunting Specters enhances our strength, allowing us to go further on the path of transcendence. Doesn't this also strengthen our ability to handle unknown risks in the future? In other words, aren't we just using the official platform to huddle together for warmth?"

Chu Xuan's heart stirred; the man's words coincided almost exactly with his own thoughts.

Zhang Qiang spread his hands. "Don't be surprised, young man. Every one of us who joins the Night Watchers understands this in our hearts."

Chu Xuan nodded slightly and said, "Then let's not waste time. Whatever testing is required, let's get started."

"You're quite impatient, kid. Let's go down first." Zhang Qiang pointed toward the temple below. "Over there. We'll also wait for the cleanup crew."

In the village at the foot of the mountain, law enforcement vehicles with flashing red and blue lights were already cordoning off the village entrance. Many tourists who had come to burn incense were being kept out.

The helicopter from earlier was now parked in the square outside the Mahavira Hall.

On the way down the mountain, Wang Ruozi relaxed a lot, but she still stayed close to Chu Xuan's side.

"Don't be afraid, little girl. You heard our conversation just now; we're official personnel. You're safe now. Moreover, people like you who can survive a Specter incident are all good prospects. You're the most likely group to develop Transcendent Skills. Even if you don't, you can still take on a clerical role."

Zhang Qiang smiled. "Of course, if you're unwilling, it's fine. We can help you erase this memory. There are no side effects, and you can live a normal life just like before."

Wang Ruozi first shook her head, then nodded repeatedly. "I don't want my memory erased. I'm willing to do clerical work."

As she spoke, Wang Ruozi glanced at Chu Xuan from time to time.

Chu Xuan focused his attention. As he walked down, he carefully observed the Specters that had been beaten into mangled flesh.

On the way, he encountered three Specters that, although mutilated, were clearly not yet dead and were still squirming. He immediately stepped forward and delivered a few finishing blows.

In the end, his spirituality value reached 190 points, and not a single one was left alive.

"Not bad, man. You run into girls who like you everywhere you go." Tang Zheng nudged Chu Xuan with his elbow, a mischievous grin on his face.

"Let's not talk about that for now."

Chu Xuan had no time for jokes. He pulled Tang Zheng along for a few quick steps before finally asking the question he'd been wanting to ask: "How did you find out the information about your talent?"

Tang Zheng was slightly taken aback, then let out a sigh.

"Sigh, speaking of that, I'm a bit frustrated!"

Tang Zheng shook his head and sighed. "Yesterday morning when you rescued me, I had already received the mission reward for stopping the Night Demon's pursuit. But while I was unconscious, I hadn't chosen to claim it. It wasn't until you brought me home and my dad gave me some simple CPR that I regained some consciousness...

"But at that time, I saw the System prompt, and time was almost up. I hurriedly chose the rewards. One of them was a Life Recovery Potion. Brother, don't blame me for not leaving any for you; I was really about to die then. After getting the potion, I passed out again. I only regained consciousness after a blood transfusion at the hospital. You weren't there, so I figured you were fine and drank it all myself."

Chu Xuan felt a headache coming on. "Alright, stop explaining. I didn't leave any potions for you either. Just be direct and answer my question."

Tang Zheng gave an awkward smile.

"My basic mission reward at the time was 250 spirituality values. I was supposed to use them to increase my attributes, but while I was thinking about it, the System prompted that the spirituality values exceeded the limit. I quickly asked why, and another prompt popped up, asking if I wanted to spend 100 spirituality values to unlock the Q&A permission..."

"I reflexively chose to unlock it, wasting 100 spirituality values just like that. Old Zhang told me that there's absolutely no need to waste spirituality values on the Q&A permission in the early stages. Increasing basic attributes is the most important thing. Even your own talent can be figured out through repeated use. Besides, many things can actually be found on the Night Watchers' official forum."

Chu Xuan caught the key point from Tang Zheng's words: "So you only found out about your talent because you unlocked the System's Q&A permission?"

Tang Zheng nodded. "Yeah! This System is practically a vampire. Even though I unlocked the Q&A permission, it still wanted me to spend another 10 spirituality values just to show me the details of my talent skills..."

Chu Xuan suddenly raised a hand to interrupt. "Wait, you just said your basic mission reward was 250 spirituality values. Does that mean you haven't stepped onto a sequence yet?"

Tang Zheng shook his head. "No."

Chu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly. "What was your mission failure penalty?"

Tang Zheng replied, "A random deduction of 5 attribute points."

Wouldn't that be equivalent to 50 spirituality values?

Chu Xuan was deeply shocked.

We both awakened talents, but it turns out only my failure penalty is direct obliteration?