222: Chapter 222 Direct Skill Points

"What do I want to do?"

Chu Xuan gave a light chuckle and took out a Spirit Pearl from his Exclusive Space, which was filled with 1,000 points of spirituality value.

"I have over 3,000 spirituality value in total now, plus 40 attribute points. What do you think would happen if I put all of them into my Charm attribute right now?"

"No, my friend! If you use all that spirituality value to increase your Charm attribute, I will definitely die! You can't do this; I've always abided by our agreement."

The Phantom Demon's voice trembled: "We agreed that once a suitable vessel was found, I would leave your body. Why are you breaking your word..."

"Because I've always felt you were a menace! In truth, it's not that you can't find a suitable vessel, but that you simply don't want to leave my body, right? You've been coveting my Talent abilities all along!" Chu Xuan said coldly.

The Phantom Demon exclaimed: "No, I didn't lie to you!"

"But I've run out of patience! Now that the Specters in Haicheng are almost gone, you're practically useless to me, only a hidden danger. Why should I keep you around? Unless..."

Chu Xuan suddenly changed his tune: "Unless you continue to upgrade my Heart-Confusing Skill!"

"I told you, I don't have a physical body now. I can't expend any more power to help you reach the max level, or it won't be long before I die as well!" the Phantom Demon said angrily.

"So, do you want to die now, or later?"

Chu Xuan said indifferently: "I'll give you one more chance. Will you add them or not?"

"Since it's death either way, why would I help you? At worst, we'll both go down together!"

The Phantom Demon hissed: "Don't look down on me just because my power is nearly gone. Before I completely dissipate, I'll definitely make things miserable for you. Try me if you don't believe it!"

"So you still have some power left. It seems I underestimated you."

Chu Xuan looked surprised: "In that case, I don't need you to help me gain another level. Just give me a bit of Origin power! I have 9 skill points now and need 71 more to reach the max level. It won't take too much of your power; just make up the difference for me."

"No way, I'd rather die! You treacherous, despicable human. If I really help you, I'll be even more worthless, and you'll definitely burn the bridge once you've crossed it."

"Then make up 40 skill points for me."

"No!"

"Twenty. That's my bottom line!" Chu Xuan said coldly. "Think carefully before you answer!"

"Impossible!"

The Phantom Demon still refused: "Forget twenty; I won't even agree to make up ten for you."

"If ten is no good, then five! This is the absolute bottom line. If you're not even this useful, why should I keep you?" Chu Xuan said in a grim tone.

"Still no!" the Phantom Demon still refused.

"If that's how it is, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Chu Xuan narrowed his eyes. "If I increase my Charm attribute myself, I can still absorb the Origin power of Heart Bewitchment. Have you thought it through?"

"Go ahead! I want to see if you're truly willing to waste attribute points on this useless Charm attribute!"

The Phantom Demon said coldly: "Although increasing the Charm attribute can effectively suppress Pioneers like us, and reaching a certain level can enhance affinity—making diplomatic charisma and survival abilities far superior to ordinary people, and even potentially activating spirituality value recovery—I will still never compromise with you!"

The corner of Chu Xuan's mouth curled up: "With so many benefits, why would I be reluctant?"

"Come! The gods protect me; I cannot possibly fear you..."

"Heh! Refusing the easy way only to take the hard way—you really are seeking death!" Chu Xuan snorted, looking as if he might increase his Charm attribute at any moment, yet he didn't act for a long time.

"Come on! Why are you still hesitating?"

The next second, the Phantom Demon's tone changed abruptly, becoming increasingly grim: "Are you hiding something from me?"

At the same time, a faint, flickering sense of dread lingered in his heart.

"Did you really think I hadn't noticed? Back when you were constantly tattooing Tang Zheng, I sensed that you seemed able to contact his future self. It seems that's true; you can actually communicate with people from the future in your dreams."

The Phantom Demon laughed loudly: "My friend, congratulations on learning the flaw of the Charm attribute! Unfortunately, you're still too foolish. Knowing it was a trap I set for you, you still played along for some petty gains. It's a bit too late to pull out now! With 20 points of Charm value, you're already terminally ill. I will make it impossible for you to move an inch, and you'll watch as your body is lost bit by bit. This body is mine!"

Darkness gradually descended, and his vision grew slightly hazy.

The Phantom Demon's laughter continued: "Upgrading your Heart-Confusing Skill would have benefited me too, as it would have tightened our bond. But since you want it, I simply won't give it to you!"

"Heh! Of course I know you know, but there are some things you don't know..."

Chu Xuan didn't panic. Since he couldn't trick the other party into upgrading his Heart-Confusing Skill, he simply began allocating points directly.

His Constitution, Strength, and Agility attributes skyrocketed.

This was accompanied by intense pain throughout his body and a stretching, tingling sensation.

Soon, the 40 attribute points were depleted. Then, a large amount of Chu Xuan's spirituality value was consumed to replenish them, and he continued allocating points.

In less than five minutes, besides finishing the initial 40 attribute points, Chu Xuan had also consumed 1,100 points of spirituality value.

Perhaps because he hadn't increased his basic attributes for a few days, or because he had just drunk a bowl of Li Guifens Porridge, Chu Xuan didn't enter an overloaded state while raising his Constitution, Strength, and Agility attributes to the maximum of 50 points.

Chu Xuan's blood flow accelerated, his whole body felt like it was on fire, his heart pounded like a burning furnace, and steam rose from all over his body.

"Ridiculous insect, what use is raising these basic attributes? You are already under my control!" The Phantom Demon's voice was ethereal, making Chu Xuan's vision darken, as if kaleidoscopic colors were appearing.

"When you wake up, even if I don't have my current memories, seeing your attributes significantly increased while Charm alone remained untouched will make me realize everything. At that time, things will still be as they are now."

"You can't do anything; you can only be eroded by me bit by bit."

The Phantom Demon laughed: "Now, the tables have turned again! I'll give you a chance: for every 1 point of Charm attribute you increase, I'll let you move freely for one day. How about that deal?"