194: Chapter 194 Another Dream

"However, compared to the Resurrection Society, our current priority remains hunting Specters. For the next two days, we will continue with specialized patrols. We must kill more Specters!"

After a pause, Ming Xiucheng said: "Given the proliferation of Specters here in Haicheng, several new pilot sites have been established across the country."

"The higher-ups should have realized by now that the existence of Specters is not just a social hazard, but truly a matter concerning the survival of all humanity."

"In two days, headquarters will send people to inspect, including representatives from the highest level of authority. After this inspection, the upper echelons may further delegate power to the Night Watchers."

Ming Xiucheng looked around at everyone, white light reflecting off his gold-rimmed glasses:

"I am personally a staunch patriot, but I have never been keen on preaching national duty to you. As Transcendents, everyone has their own considerations, but I only hope everyone understands one principle—when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact!"

"Hunting Specters is certainly dangerous, but this is not just to protect our homes and country, but also to enhance our own strength and accumulate capital to cope with the potentially harsher environment of the future..."

After Ming Xiucheng spoke briefly for a few minutes, he changed the subject and asked Chu Xuan and Tang Zheng which team they planned to choose today.

Tang Zheng appeared indifferent.

Chu Xuan pondered for a moment, ignored the signal from Zhang Qiang's eyes, and chose Han Feng.

Seeing this, Zhang Qiang couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Han Feng grinned and shot Chu Xuan a look that said, "You have a good eye."

Before the meeting ended, Ming Xiucheng stood up and said:

"One last emphasis: you may handle C-rank Ghost and D-rank Specter on your own, but once you discover traces of a B-rank Ghost, or even an A-Rank Specter, remember not to act without authorization."

"Although slaying Specters can yield valuable spirituality value, ensuring your own safety is the most critical prerequisite."

Everyone nodded one after another.

Ming Xiucheng nodded slightly, then shifted his gaze to Chu Xuan, with a slightly teasing tone:

"Chu Xuan, although your performance over the past few days can be considered excellent, even surpassing the ghost-hunting compass, compared to your talent, it still seems a bit conventional."

Chu Xuan pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "Captain, I plan to announce something extremely important to everyone tomorrow."

"Has the heavenly secret finally guided you in a direction?"

Ming Xiucheng asked with a smile, "Why is it inconvenient to disclose it today?"

The others also looked surprised and cast inquisitive glances.

However, Chu Xuan's expression remained calm, and he only calmly responded: "The time is not yet ripe; heavenly secrets cannot be leaked."

Seeing this, everyone had no choice but to let it go.

After the meeting ended, everyone went about their own actions.

Han Feng came to Chu Xuan with a beaming smile, cupped his hands, and said:

"Our actions over the past two days have been massive, and the remaining Specters have undoubtedly become more cunning. They have likely already sensed our existence and will no longer easily enter a Specter state to prey on humans.

Therefore, the effectiveness of the ghost-hunting compass has gradually weakened, and from now on, we will have to rely more on you, Brother Xuan."

Chu Xuan waved his hand gently and replied:

"Brother Feng, you are joking. How could Specters truly control themselves and not attack humans? Perhaps they can endure for a day or two, but can they really keep enduring for three or four days?"

"I know the rules; find the Specter and let you kill it first." Han Feng blinked and said in a relaxed tone.

"Easy enough, easy enough."

Chu Xuan also laughed, then changed the subject: "Brother Feng, it's truly amazing that you can lead a team to slay B-rank Ghost. Especially since your ability can actually achieve flesh reorganization; doesn't that make you equivalent to having an immortal body?"

"Don't call me Brother Feng. Little brother here is just a bit of spirituality value away from reaching level 5. Whether I can advance today depends entirely on you, Brother Xuan."

Han Feng said modestly: "Besides, what immortal body do I have? It's just a talent that allows for a full state recovery once, plus having fused with the Healing sequence skill, so my recovery ability is relatively stronger, that's all."

"A full state recovery once?"

Chu Xuan's pupils contracted slightly, immediately associating it with how, when the Azure Dragon turned into flames, it could always recover to its Peak state at critical moments.

"This is no secret; I have escaped death many times relying on this talent."

Han Feng laughed: "For other teammates, my truly useful ability is my flesh; as long as they eat it, they can quickly recover from injuries."

After speaking, Han Feng didn't forget to add: "Bai Yunfei's mud pills are far inferior to mine."

Chu Xuan nodded thoughtfully, feeling in his heart that Han Feng's ability seemed too evil.

However, this alone could not prove anything.

Chu Xuan remembered seeing similar discussions on the forum before.

As Night Watchers who frequently come into contact with Specter items, some people's abilities undergo mutations, becoming somewhat abnormal.

Chu Xuan stopped thinking about these things and started patrolling with the others.

By eight o'clock in the evening, they had killed a total of fifteen Specters, including three C-rank Ghost.

Chu Xuan killed eight of them alone, gaining 126 points of spirituality value.

During this time, the Phantom Demon appeared uncooperative, and Chu Xuan could no longer sense the presence of Specters.

The Phantom Demon demanded that Chu Xuan provide some spirituality value in order to continue sensing.

Chu Xuan couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

In previous dreams, he had not gained any spirituality value, so the Phantom Demon had never shown any particular behavior.

But now that he had accumulated a large amount of spirituality value through hunting Specters, the Phantom Demon could finally no longer hold back.

Therefore, without a word, Chu Xuan directly consumed 20 points of spirituality value to increase his Charm attribute.

[Charm: 18]

The Phantom Demon instantly showed an angry yet helpless expression, continuing to obey orders and providing a vague sensing direction.

Around 8:20 PM, the [Golden Growth] bracelet arrived, and Chu Xuan carefully inspected it before signing for confirmation.

By 2:00 AM, they killed another ten Specters.

Chu Xuan killed three of them alone, accumulating 42 points of spirituality value.

By 4:30 AM, there were no more gains; instead, they received a few reports, and after going to investigate, they only killed three Specters.

However, it was a pity that they were all just D-rank Specter; Chu Xuan killed one of them and gained 14 points of spirituality value.

"Brother Feng, the Specters in this area are temporarily mostly gone. Further detailed investigations might be needed later, but I won't be participating."

At this moment, Chu Xuan's spirituality value had reached 446 points. It was meaningless to keep spending time in this area, so he chose to leave now.

"Alright, I'll arrange for someone to take you."

Han Feng's eyes showed gratitude: "The ghost-hunting compass had very limited effect today; thanks to you, I was able to reach level 5."

"No need to thank me; we help each other."

Chu Xuan smiled calmly: "Without you responsible for clearing the path and handling the aftermath, I wouldn't have been able to find the Specters so quickly, and besides, I took the lion's share."

Chu Xuan politely declined Han Feng's offer to have someone take him, only borrowing a car, but he didn't drive away immediately, instead sitting in the car and waiting quietly.

It was time to enter the dream again.

June 17, 4:55 AM.

Chu Xuan turned on the car's interior lights, adjusted his breathing rhythm, slowly closed his eyes, counted silently in his heart, and imagined the image of a clock in his mind.

As the second hand turned a full circle, the minute hand jumped one increment accordingly.

Until the final minute.

"4:59:00"

...

"4:59:30"

...

"4:59:50"

Chu Xuan entered a state of sleep.

"Never trust anyone!"

"..."