Their Bizarre Commission Rewards

"See?" Chen Luo hung up the phone and turned to look at the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"I told you there was a 50% chance they had surveillance. That's how it always goes in novels."

"...Novels." The Herrscher of Knowledge hadn't expected her millennia of knowledge to be defeated by a novel.

"But how are you going to explain that you could beat him? Are you planning to reveal your Talent, or just part of it?" the Herrscher of Knowledge asked.

Actually, the Herrscher of Knowledge didn't advise Chen Luo to tell others about his Talent. In her opinion, no one in this world was trustworthy.

Oh, right, except for herself.

She and Chen Luo were accomplices.

"I have Venti to thank for this. A Vision can also be disguised as a wind-element ability," Chen Luo said, taking out his wind-element Vision from his backpack.

Chen Luo's Vision could be used normally even when stored in his backpack, so it didn't affect Chen Luo's impersonation of a wind-element ability user at all.

"Also, have you noticed something..." Chen Luo paused for effect.

"What thing?"

"It seems that the two Talents I've seen so far are more or less related to certain anime or game characters," Chen Luo said, taking out his Unsheathed Sword.

"Since that's the case, it should be fine for me to play a character too, right?"

Chen Luo tossed it lightly, and the Unsheathed Sword in his hand instantly disappeared.

It wasn't put into his backpack; it was a characteristic of the Unsheathed Sword itself.

As long as it wasn't being used, it could disappear, and reappear when needed.

Chen Luo didn't understand the principle behind it, but it seemed like all Genshin Impact characters had this skill.

So, the question was, wind element, one-handed sword, Vision, what did that add up to?

Chapter 42: The Anthem of Humanity is the Anthem of Courage

"Big brother, long time no see." A young man, about Chen Luo's age, hugged him tightly, looking quite excited.

"How many times have I told you not to call me big brother? I'm not your big brother, and why are you here?" Chen Luo was confused. Chen Luo was very confused.

Chen Luo had met the wrong person at the wrong time. No, it couldn't be said to be wrong, just unexpected.

"Surprised? Liu Wenxuan was even more anxious than I was when he heard you were attacked," Yun Xia said from the side, looking at Chen Luo and Liu Wenxuan with a hint of jealousy.

Although the two were hugging, the difference was that the seemingly frail Liu Wenxuan was extremely enthusiastic, while Chen Luo, held in his arms, looked quite disgusted.

"Wenxuan, that's enough. If you don't let go, I'll stab you." To Chen Luo's disbelief, his current strength was no match for the other party. He struggled for a long time but couldn't push him away. It wasn't until a sword suddenly appeared in Chen Luo's hand that the other party reluctantly let go.

"Ah, big brother, don't be angry. I was just too excited," Liu Wenxuan said, scratching his head sheepishly.

"But I didn't expect to see him under these circumstances." Liu Wenxuan glanced at the tightly bound Blondie with a complicated expression.

"So, why is he here?" Chen Luo hid behind Yun Xia and pointed at Liu Wenxuan as he asked.

"Before I explain, A'Luo, can you first show us your special ability? Or is the ability to conjure a sword out of thin air your ability? A spatial ability?" Yun Xia didn't answer Chen Luo first but asked a question.

"Are you two perhaps members of some special organization that has a rule that non-special ability users can't talk about these things?" Chen Luo looked at Liu Wenxuan and Yun Xia with a strange gaze.

"Of course not. It's just an unwritten rule in the Dark World. Otherwise, I would have come to give you equipment long ago," Liu Wenxuan said, shaking his head.

"Okay, fine. Since you insist, it's not a secret that can't be told. My Talent is Wandering Swordsman, an A-rank Talent. My ability is to command the wind element and summon this sword out of thin air, but only this one. Also, I, who knew nothing about swordsmanship before, can now use some sword techniques." Chen Luo casually tossed his sword, and it disappeared. But when Chen Luo made a grasping motion with his hand, the sword reappeared.

Chen Luo suddenly realized that he was truly like this Wandering Swordsman, whether it was suddenly learning swordsmanship, possessing a wind-element Vision, or needing to wander...

"This is my proof of using the wind element," Chen Luo said, bringing out his Vision again.

Chen Luo's thought was that if he was going to play a role, he might as well commit to it.

Since both Yun Xia and Yun Lian'er had similarities to anime and game characters, why shouldn't he create one for himself? It would make him fit in better.

"I wonder if you guys have played Genshin Impact..."

"Kaedehara Kazuha? Emperor Ye?" Liu Wenxuan blurted out instantly.

"Probably. It looks very similar no matter how you look at it. And I can increase my strength by traveling everywhere. I think instead of calling it Wandering Swordsman, it's more like Traveler," Chen Luo said casually, revealing his true Talent.

"Are wandering and traveling the same thing? Then, Big Brother, you won't be able to eat and sleep outdoors while traveling, will you? That would be too miserable," Liu Wenxuan said pityingly, looking at Chen Luo.

"I don't know myself right now, so I plan to travel all over the country during the summer vacation. You probably won't see me then," Chen Luo pouted.

Let alone this Talent I made up, I haven't even figured out my real Talent yet.

"Big Brother, can you take out your sword again and let me see it?" Liu Wenxuan said after stroking his chin.

"Sure." Chen Luo drew the Unsheathed Sword from the void and handed it to Liu Wenxuan.

"Hmm, it's actually a growth-type equipment. In that case, I don't need to show off my equipment and embarrass myself," Liu Wenxuan said, his eyes flashing red before he looked approvingly at the Unsheathed Sword.

"..." No, you should still show it and embarrass yourself. It would be even better if you could give me a few pieces.

Chen Luo protested silently in his heart while glancing at Liu Wenxuan's introduction.

Chen Luo had just realized that besides shaking hands, hugging was also a way to become friends.

Liu Wenxuan

[Courage](S-rank Talent): The anthem of humanity is the anthem of courage, and the greatness of humanity is the greatness of courage. As long as you hold onto courage in your heart, you will never fall, and what does not destroy you will only make you stronger.

Price: 6000 raw stones (Original price: 10000 raw stones)

[Eye of Discernment] (Skill): Can quickly discern others' weaknesses or appraise items.

Price: 900 raw stones (Original price: 1500 raw stones)

[Forging Mastery]: 900 (Original price: 1500 raw stones)

[Unsheathed Greatsword] (Weapon): 600 raw stones (Original price: 1000 raw stones)

[Armor of the Brave] (Armor): 1500 raw stones (Original price: 2500 raw stones)

[Severance] (Weapon)...

[Elf Bow]...

[Explosion Scroll]...

[Annihilation Arrow]

[Po Jun Spear]...

Liu Wenxuan had the most items among everyone Chen Luo had ever seen.

Moreover, Liu Wenxuan also had an S-rank Talent, and it was this specific Talent.

Furthermore, Liu Wenxuan's items were directly discounted by 40%, more than Yun Xia and Yun Lian'er's discounts, second only to the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"Since A'Luo, you've revealed your Talent, I won't hide mine anymore. My Talent is an S-rank Talent—Witch..."

"Don't try to piggyback on the Witch, what you have is Magical Girl," Liu Wenxuan scoffed.

"Liu Wenxuan, do you want to die?" Yun Xia glared at Liu Wenxuan angrily.

"Want to kill me? Sure, you're very welcome. I can let you hit me for two hours first."

Liu Wenxuan, based on his name, sounded quite refined. He was even shorter than Chen Heng and looked delicate and weak, like a pretty boy. However, when he spoke, he was incredibly bold.

"You..." Yun Xia gritted her teeth, but she was helpless.

Fighting Liu Wenxuan was the most agonizing thing, bar none.

"Then, Big Brother, as for my Talent, it's Courage. Speaking of this Talent, I have to thank your help, Big Brother. Otherwise, I might never have awakened this Talent in my life." At this point, Liu Wenxuan couldn't help but look at the Blondie trapped on the ground with a complex gaze.

That's right, Liu Wenxuan was the one Chen Luo helped by using a mop dipped in feces to stuff the Blondie's mouth.

The progress bar for helping Liu Wenxuan advance was even higher than the progress gained from helping the police catch bank robbers.

He helped him 10 times in total, and each of these 10 times gave more progress than the last.

Chen Luo didn't understand before, but now he knew why.

However, what scared Chen Luo even more was that the biggest single increase in the progress bar wasn't actually from Liu Wenxuan.

My goodness, what kind of demons and monsters have I helped before?

"What Courage? That's called Berserk!" Since she had been choked earlier, Yun Xia immediately retorted without hesitation.

Even though Liu Wenxuan looked refined, fair-skinned, and wore plain glasses now, like a good student, when he actually fought, he would charge in with a greatsword, fearless of whatever demons and monsters were in front of him.

"Heh..." Liu Wenxuan glanced at Yun Xia disdainfully.

Go ahead and retort. If I back down, I lose.

Chapter 43 Four-Star Material: Inner Demon Lure

"I was wondering why you haven't been to school for the past month. So you were awakening your Talent," Chen Luo realized.

"No, my Talent awakened a long time ago. These past two months, I've mainly been participating in special training."

"Okay, A'Luo, you don't need to worry about special training for now. Isn't the most important thing this Inner Demon?" Yun Xia said, pointing at the Blondie on the ground.

"Speaking of which, Big Brother, how did you make him develop an Inner Demon? Although this guy isn't a good person, and I've already beaten him into submission, it still feels strange that he's only just awakened an Inner Demon now, right? And his target for revenge is actually you, Big Brother?" Liu Wenxuan asked Chen Luo after kicking the Blondie on the ground twice.

Hearing this, Chen Luo couldn't help but sigh at the Blondie's success.

He had single-handedly fostered an S-rank Talent wielder and a promising Inner Demon.

"Ah, that. When school ended on Friday afternoon, I saw this scoundrel trying to pry open my bicycle. So I immediately took out the brick from my backpack and knocked him unconscious right there. Yun Xia should know a little about this, right?" Chen Luo looked at Yun Xia.

"I do know about that. By the time I rushed over, this guy was already lying there. I was the one who brought the bicycle back for A'Luo later," Yun Xia nodded.

"Wait, Big Brother, why do you keep a brick in your backpack?" Liu Wenxuan was a bit confused.

"When adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt," Chen Luo glared at Liu Wenxuan.

"Oh..."

"Cough cough." Unable to suppress his laughter and afraid of getting into a fight with Liu Wenxuan if he laughed out loud, Yun Xia could only cough twice.

There weren't many people who could make Liu Wenxuan look foolish, but Chen Luo was probably the only one who could make Liu Wenxuan look foolish and then not dare to retort.

"Anyway, that night, this guy sneaked into my house, intending to commit a robbery. Then I knocked him out with a frying pan. Speaking of which, that was also the day I awakened my Talent," Chen Luo said.

"And then?"

"Then I buried him in the ground, leaving only his head exposed, and covered his head with a bucket for the entire night."

"Wow, big brother, you're even more ruthless than I am. I only ever hung him from a tree for a night and then cleared his memory. You actually buried him! That's really creative," Liu Wenxuan said, looking at Chen Luo with admiration.

"Is that what's important right now? What's important is how to deal with this thing. Do you guys have any methods for exorcism?" Chen Luo asked, looking at Yun Xia and Liu Wenxuan.

"We do have methods for exorcism. As long as we use spiritual energy to purify him completely, we should be able to remove the inner demon. But the problem is that after removing the inner demon this way, the relapse rate is as high as 60%. And for the remaining 40% who don't relapse, the chance of them turning to a life of crime is 90%. After all, the fact that they could conceive an inner demon, in a sense, means that person is truly beyond saving," Liu Wenxuan said, looking at Blondie on the ground with disdain.

If it weren't for the fact that Chen Luo was the inner demon's inner demon, Liu Wenxuan would have already smashed him into a meat patty with his greatsword.

Only those who have been bullied in school can understand that true sense of helplessness. However, considering he still has some use, I won't take his life myself.

"So, that means I have to kill him?" Although Chen Luo had heard about this from the Herrscher of Knowledge, he couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, generally speaking, everyone who has been possessed by an inner demon is dealt with this way. And it's best if you, big brother, do it personally," Liu Wenxuan said.

"What does that mean? Why?"

"Because only when you, big brother, the inner demon's inner demon, personally slay the other party will the killer not be cursed by the inner demon. Instead, they will obtain something very magical – the Inner Demon Lure," Liu Wenxuan nodded.

"Inner Demon Lure?"

"Yes, the Inner Demon Lure. This item is only produced after the inner demon's inner demon slays the inner demon. After using it, the user has a very high chance of gaining the inner demon's abilities. Inner demons are best at mental manipulation, consciousness invasion, and creating illusions by exploiting people's psychological vulnerabilities, ultimately taking over. It's an extremely terrifying ability. However, since humans are not inner demons after all, the effect is usually limited when using the Inner Demon Lure. But even so, it's still an extremely precious treasure," Liu Wenxuan said solemnly.

"Although killing might be difficult for you, big brother, as you've never killed anyone before, if you can obtain the Inner Demon Lure, it will be beneficial for your future development," Liu Wenxuan said sincerely.

Inner demons are obscure when they are not famous, but once they become known, they are peerless great demons, peerless fiends.

"Big brother, do you need me to share some courage with you? My ability can also help people find courage, including the courage to kill," Liu Wenxuan asked with concern.

"That won't be necessary. Because this sword of mine also has a similar ability. It can give me the courage to travel, and naturally, it can also give me the courage to purge evil. Although it's only this much, it's already enough," Chen Luo said, gripping the Unsheathed Sword in his hand.

The Unsheathed Sword's initial stats were very low. It was less like a three-star equipment and more like a one-star equipment.

But it could grow with its owner and write its own story, which was enough to make it a three-star item.