119: Chapter 119 A Sudden and Shocking Change

Luo Xiaotian couldn't help but ask, "What's your current Rank? What are your attribute values? Have you stepped into a God-Ascension Sequence yet?"

Chu Xuan's eyes flickered slightly. He also wanted to know what level his current strength would reach among the Night Watchers, so he spoke without reservation:

"Rank 2. stamina, Strength, agility, and spirit are all 17. Charm is 11. My God-Ascension Sequence is Illusionist, and I have the Rank 2 skill Heart Bewitchment."

The ball of light still didn't change color.

It was the truth!

Luo Xiaotian's eyes widened. "Are you crazy? You actually added 17 points to all four attributes? Are you planning to be an all-rounder? Doing this will only slow down your growth in the future! You have the Heart Bewitchment ability just like Qin Qing, so you should focus on adding spirit. Once your Rank is high enough, even without using spirituality value, you can improve lagging attributes faster through various specialized training..."

Hearing this, Chu Xuan's heart stirred.

High-Rank Transcendents could improve lagging attributes through specialized training?

"Also, you raised Heart Bewitchment to Rank 2 in just one day. You didn't spend 10 skill points, did you? My god, you're too crazy. Do you really have so much spirituality value that you have nowhere else to use it?"

Slap!

A heavy slap landed on the back of Luo Xiaotian's head. Zhang Qiang cursed with a laugh:

"Look at you, so pathetic, like you've never seen the world! People who awaken their talents on their own are blessed by their ancestors; can they be the same as you? You've been a Night Watcher for three months and you're still hovering at Rank 3, slacking off every day. Now you know there's always someone better out there, right?"

"Uncle Qiang, didn't you hear what he said? This is just too extravagant. Using so much spirituality value like this is a complete waste..." Luo Xiaotian's Face was full of agonizing regret.

"Enough, all newcomers go through this. He'll understand slowly. You don't need to worry about it!"

Zhang Qiang waved his hand, cutting off Luo Xiaotian's next words, then looked at Chu Xuan with eyes full of appreciation:

"The test is over, there shouldn't be any issues. I could give you the official notice right now, but I'll take you to see the Captain first. It shows we value you more, since both you and Tang Zheng are special talents.

In addition, the evaluation results will be out soon. We will assign you to a group based on the evaluation score and your overall strength."

Chu Xuan nodded and stood up, following Zhang Qiang and Luo Xiaotian outside.

The moment he left the room, Chu Xuan's expression dazed slightly before he snapped back to clarity. His Heart Bewitchment ability to alter his own self-perception ceased to function at that moment.

"It really works..." The corner of Chu Xuan's mouth curled up slightly.

Seeing Chu Xuan and the others come out, Tang Zheng, who had been waiting boredly outside the Mahavira Hall, perked up and ran over to ask, "Chu Xuan, how was the test?"

Chu Xuan nodded slightly.

"I knew you'd be fine!" Tang Zheng grinned widely. "This way we can work together again. We're definitely going to do great things together in the Night Watchers!"

"Don't even think about it. You're both newcomers and valuable special talents. There's no way you'll be put on missions together."

Zhang Qiang laughed. "As the Vice Captain, my requirements for you are simple. Get yourselves to Rank 4 within a month and become an Inspection Team Leader. Otherwise, I'll definitely string you both up and give you a beating!"

A large number of staff members had already arrived at Shouguo Temple. Some were in professional suits, some were in white coats, and there were over a dozen armed soldiers with rifles, all very busy.

The sorting and transport of the over one hundred Specter corpses on the mountain path had begun. The remains of the Great Buddha outside the Jialan Temple were also being lifted onto stretchers and covered with white cloth.

"Let the helicopter head back first. We'll follow the bus transporting the Great Buddha's remains."

Zhang Qiang instructed the staff to load the Great Buddha's remains onto a 19-seater bus.

Then he pointed to the Bald Man not far away, who was guarded by armed personnel, wearing heavy shackles on his hands and feet, and still twitching constantly. He shouted loudly:

"Put this bald guy on this bus too."

Several armed personnel did as they were told, hoisting the Bald Man up and escorting him over. The way the Bald Man was constantly twitching and rolling his eyes was indeed a bit frightening.

Watching the busy scene on the mountain, Luo Xiaotian suddenly looked a bit melancholy. "It would be great if there were no Specters in this world."

Zhang Qiang chuckled. "There are no 'ifs'. You've got some mentality issues, kid. Remember to add more Mental Energy. I'll give you two days off later to go spend time with your fiancée."

"Never mind, I'm about to hit Rank 4. I'll wait a bit longer."

Luo Xiaotian let out a long breath and smiled slightly. "When the time comes, I can apply for the Inspection Team Leader position. Then I'll use my authority for personal gain, bring a fire team, and fly a combat chopper to her house. I've got to show off!"

Zhang Qiang blew out a puff of Smoke and said with disdain:

"Look at this thick-skinned kid, actually getting all sentimental? What are you afraid of? If you really have the guts, fly this plane over there today. I promise I won't stop you—at most, I'll give you a thrashing afterward!"

Luo Xiaotian was suddenly helpless. "Old Zhang, can you give me some Face?"

Whoosh!

Another pillar of Smoke was blown into Luo Xiaotian's Face. Zhang Qiang said flatly, "Call me Uncle Qiang!"

The group talked and laughed, the atmosphere very harmonious and pleasant.

Chu Xuan's tense nerves also relaxed slightly at this moment. He felt that this Zhang Qiang was a decent person, rough on the outside but with a delicate mind.

Although he seemed to especially enjoy bullying Luo Xiaotian, this way of interacting revealed a level of familiarity that others couldn't break into.

The interaction between these two was like a pair of bickering friends, making Chu Xuan feel that this world full of crises finally had a bit of human warmth.

A faint smile appeared on Chu Xuan's Face.

He took out his phone; it was already 5:59. In less than 30 seconds, this dream would end.

Although dying in this talent-extended state would likely result in another restart, there was no need to test it further. That would only needlessly increase the cumulative usage count of his Precognitive Dream talent.

Because his basic attributes couldn't be improved any further in the short term, and he also had a way to maximize his spirituality value gains through Shouguo Temple after waking up.

He might even be able to max it out directly!

[Your talent skill time limit is approaching. Do you want to spend 30 spirituality value to extend it for 1 hour? 10 seconds remaining...]

[10!]

Chu Xuan did not continue the extension.

He was very much looking forward to being able to trigger a System mission when he came here again after waking up!

"My friend, what are you looking forward to? I sense the power of Berserk. It is right beside you. You should be careful..." The Phantom Demon's gentle laughter rang out slowly, full of mockery.

Hearing this, Chu Xuan was startled. He subconsciously took a few steps back, moving away from the crowd.

Click, click, click, click...

Just then, the sound of a compass needle spinning rapidly rang out, followed by a beeping warning sound.

Luo Xiaotian's Face changed instantly. He hurriedly took out the ghost-hunting compass; the light on it had already turned red. "A Specter has appeared nearby. This value..."

Before Luo Xiaotian could finish speaking, a sudden roar was heard. Zhang Qiang, who was standing nearby, was punched apart, turning into a cloud of white Smoke.

Then, as a tall figure flashed, a large hand pierced through Luo Xiaotian's chest, and his heart was instantly crushed!

Then, almost in the next second, Tang Zheng, still in shock, barely had time to defend himself before his head was directly smashed by a punch.