I Want It All!

What's the point of me having Tiamat hair loss?

Xu Nan couldn't help but complain, "This isn't a curse at all. Maybe people will become even stronger after losing their hair?"

A second and third reply came quickly.

[It can be used in medicine to nourish yin and tonify the kidneys. The remaining divine essence will give you the urge to become Bestowal of Divinity, and then you will bring about your own destruction.]

[It can be used to make powerful fire extinguishers. The ashes of gods are severely dulled, theoretically making them effective against any Evocation School...]

Okay, Xu Nan glanced at them a few times and found that none of these people were serious.

Ron Sorcerer are indeed a bunch of lunatics. On non-real-name forums, they let loose even more, with some even proposing a bizarre plan to "experience what it's like to dance on a god's grave!"

I knew these people were unreliable!

Xu Nan himself was also somewhat conflicted. Now the Cultists were clearly after the Saint's Remains, which was a very troublesome thing and not something he could handle.

The only solution now is to find a powerful backer!

The powerful figures we usually cling to aren't the ones we use to ask for help now!

Just then, Mr. Smith messaged Xu Nan that Mr. Luo Mang had time. Xu Nan was overjoyed and ran to the base to check if everyone could withstand the attack of the Fallen Zombies. Then he found a secluded corner and escaped into Lost Paradise!

When I saw Mr. Luo Mang again, he was still in good spirits and was eating elegantly with a knife and fork.

The staple food today is still dragon, but its shape is a bit strange. Xu Nan's Appraisal Technique cannot distinguish the type of dragon, he only knows that it smells the same when sprinkled with cumin.

"Come on, eat some meat first. You'll gain strength if you eat meat." Old Mr. Luo Mang was very kind. He raised his hand, ready to cast a spell on Xu Nan, but quickly stopped, his face showing surprise:

"You've mastered the [Gluttonous Nature]?"

"Yes." There was no point in hiding it. Besides, Xu Nan knew he couldn't hide it from Chuan Da Kui.

The old man showed an approving look. "You really stole the Golden Apple, not bad."

Xu Nan was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

Luo Mang waved his hand and said, "It's alright. This is their mistake. It's only right to take advantage of Wang An. It's all public property. You can have it."

With Luo Mang's support, Xu Nan felt much more confident. He even wanted to take out a few Golden Apple to share with the old man, but the old man refused, saying that he didn't need them.

"You are at the stage of growth now, and the more Golden Apple you have, the better. Although theoretically, the effect will be lost after eating three, that is only the obvious effect. I suggest you eat all the Golden Apple, and the benefits will naturally appear in the future."

The old gentleman gave me guidance.

Xu Nan nodded thoughtfully.

Urged on by Luo Mang, Xu Nan also started eating voraciously—

His Sharp Tongue allow him to easily chew dragon meat; Devour Ravenously allows him to digest this power, but as for his Gluttonous Nature, Xu Nan has not yet discovered its function.

After a dragon meat feast, Xu Nan 'Xu Nan physique improved by 1 point, which made him realize that a luxurious life was indeed a shortcut to becoming stronger!

Can eating Chinese cabbage make you stronger?

Obviously not.

The head of a well-known game company has set an example in this regard—if you want to become stronger without spending money, then there's obviously something wrong with your brain.

After a satisfying meal, the two began to discuss serious matters.

None of the three authors of Lost Paradise had any airs of authority; they were all quite easygoing. Xu Nan felt like he was with a grandfather or other relative when he was with Mr. Luo Mang.

Perhaps this is the power of bloodline.

"The Saint's Remains of Tiamat? I've heard about that from Ansu Li."

Luo Mang looked at the Ash Box in Xu Nan's hand with a calm and composed expression. "So it ended up in your hands. Why has he been stuffing people onto Earth like crazy lately?"

Xu Nan looked puzzled.

Luo Mang explained, "Currently, the connection between Earth and the Pro World is not close enough. Entering Earth is extremely difficult; even if it's Plane Bubble, it still requires meeting various stringent conditions."

"Of course, places like Lost Paradise are exceptions."

"The Green Light Church of Tiamat was already weakened by the suppression of the orthodox gods, and it controlled very few secondary planes. This time, in order to retrieve this Saint's Remains, the Green Light Church suffered heavy casualties. It is said that at least 30,000 devout believers entered the dimensional portal, but only about 200 people successfully arrived..."

Through Luo Mang's explanation, Xu Nan gradually understood the ins and outs of the matter.

It turns out that this Saint's Remains were something that Tiamat was determined to obtain.

He did indeed go to Earth in his early years, and for various reasons, he left behind a Saint's Remains there to facilitate his future descent. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the person guarding the Saint's Remains died, and his body was sent to the crematorium along with it...

Nevertheless, this box of ashes still retains the divinity of Tiamat, and if it were to fall into the hands of his opponent, the mark of his weakness would be completely exposed.

Being an evil god is no safe profession. The north of the Nether Sea is roughly equivalent to the 36th Ring Road of Beijing in terms of Earth. He lives in such a desolate place, certainly not because the scenery is beautiful...

It was because they were poor, weak, and had few brothers.

Similarly, Tiamat also had many enemies. After news of the Saint's Remains leaked, many people clearly expressed their interest in those Saint's Remains.

Some gods even offered the temptation of eternal life, saying that if you sent away the Saint's Remains Tiamat, you could gain eternal life!

Of course, this immortality is also immortality in a narrow sense. Xu Nan figured it probably meant being given a permanent residency in a divine kingdom. So, if the god kicks the bucket, you'll also vanish into thin air.

This thing is really useless to Xu Nan.

But for some, it was a treasure, including Tiamat himself.

"Here's what we'll do: you leave the stuff to me and I'll handle it. I'll definitely get a good price for it."

Luo Mang thought for a moment, "Is there anything you're lacking? If not, I can exchange it for an equivalent amount of Constant Gold Coin."

Xu Nan nodded. This thing is tricky; it's more convenient to let a big shot handle it. Keeping it in my hands is really troublesome.

He believed that Luo Mang would not compromise his own interests.

"It just so happens that I'm going to visit Ansu Li tomorrow, so I asked her to sell this..." Luo Mang accepted the Gray Sea.

Xu Nan asked thoughtfully, "You want Lady Ansu Li to come forward? Is it because it's inconvenient for her to do it herself?"

Luo Mang gave a rare, slightly embarrassed smile:

"Actually, it's not that. I'm not afraid of Tiamat. It's just that our Lost Paradise doesn't have a very good reputation... If we're doing business, Ansu Li is more suitable..."

Xu Nan understood immediately.

Sure enough, in the Pro World, Ron Sorcerer already has a terrible reputation.

Come to think of it, what everyone wants is the Saint's Remains Tiamat. If you send him an Ash Box, the seller, especially a low-reputation Ron Sorcerer, definitely won't believe it!

Ansu Li is different now.

Xu Nan also learned this: this sorceress Ansu Li was one of the seven guardians of Stephenson. To say that she was richer than a country was an insult to her; her wealth could bury a weak god in money...

The Breakfast Dagger that Xu Nan obtained by chance was made by Ansu Li, and was later returned to her by Luo Mang as a favor.

According to Mr. Smith's gossip, there is some unspeakable relationship between Luo Mang and Ansu Li.

As for the specific relationship?

It's probably a pure friendship between an old bachelor and an old maid. Probably.

After eliminating a major threat, Xu Nan took the opportunity to seek advice from Mr. Luo Mang on another issue.

That's a matter of development direction.

He originally thought that after he asked the question, Mr. Luo Mang would immediately give an affirmative answer, but who knew that the old man would fall into a rare deep thought.

After a long while, he finally opened his eyes and looked directly at Xu Nan:

"Advancing is a lifelong endeavor and should not be taken lightly."

"If you have no choice in inheriting your bloodline, then advancing in rank is the only destiny you can control."

"I can't give you an answer on this, but I can offer some advice."

Xu Nan took a deep breath. "I'd like to hear the details."

Luo Mang said earnestly, "Ask yourself, what is it that you truly desire?"

A hint of confusion appeared in Xu Nan's eyes.

In fact, ever since the advanced missions appeared, he has been repeatedly asking himself what he really wants.

Is it the exhilarating feeling of a magic machine gun, the thrill of unparalleled melee combat, or the mystery of other warlock styles?

But he still couldn't find the answer. He was confused, he was in pain, and he certainly understood the importance of advancing, which was why he was being so cautious.

"I have no idea."

Xu Nan answered.

Luo Mang showed an approving expression. "I didn't know, I didn't know, very good."

"Let me help you, child, relax, relax..."

"Soon, it will feel very comfortable..."

Xu Nan's eyelids gradually drooped.

From the bottomless abyss, countless demons surged forth, relentlessly attacking the seemingly fragile but actually formidable fortress gates that had stood firm for countless days and nights!

Human warriors are engaged in a bloody battle, bone dragons and magic soar together, the strained chants of spells mingled with the curses of demons, the power of magic is so intense that, together with the stench of blood, it almost drives out all the oxygen from this millennia-old battlefield.

The bloody battle reached its final moment.

The fearless demons used their bodies to form a human ladder and climbed the hundred-meter-high fortress wall, destroying the empty magical airships one by one!

The fortress was on the verge of falling.

At that moment, the desperate humans all cried out that name in unison.

That name signifies absolute wisdom, power, and protection!

"The Great Prophet, the Unholy One, the Fire of Wisdom, the Dawn's Enlightener..."

Countless people bowed their heads in prayer.

In the crack at the edge of the earth.

Wearing a cloak, Xu Nan remained calm as he watched the ogre overlord rush towards him, simply snapping his fingers with a light laugh.

With a snap.

The demons on the battlefield died one after another, and even the bottomless abyss began to tremble and submit!

"Kneel down."

Xu Nan is facing the abyss.

The abyss immediately shrank into a crack, sinking into the bottomless Astral Realm.

He turned to look at the soldiers, their faces covered in blood, all of whom were shouting his name.

He smiled slightly:

"I am the savior."

On the steep mountain road, the caravan's guards watched nervously as the group of goblin bandits blocked their path.

This batch of grain must be delivered to the northern cities, otherwise a large-scale famine will soon occur, but the goblins obviously won't reason with humans.

The number of caravan guards and goblin bandits was quite disparate.

As expected, the battle was one-sided and suppressed after it started. Even the spellcaster Mr. Xu Nan, who was hired at great expense, was approached by a goblin assassin!

Snap!

With a crisp sound, Xu Nan pulled out Wolf Tooth Club from his crotch and successfully smashed the goblin assassin's head.

Under the horrified gazes of the goblins, he unleashed his multicolored magical shields and charged forward, wiping out the bandits like a whirlwind!

He looked at the blood-stained Wolf Tooth Club in his hand and muttered to himself:

"I am defenseless in close combat."

The music was melodious, and cranes danced in the air.

Immortal mountain, ancient pine, pavilion, playing chess.

Xu Nan held the white piece, pondered for a moment, and finally placed it.

"I won."

The chessboard was in a five-in-a-row, unsolvable situation. Sitting opposite her, Qin Lele, who had lost over a hundred games in a row, covered her face in shame, not daring to speak loudly.

The crane beside him actually looked like Ah Tang: "Xu Xian, I'm tired of flying."

Xu Nan waved his hand without changing his expression. "Fly another hundred laps."

The crane could only continue circling in place, while the celestial music remained melodious.

Suddenly, a sword light flew over and landed steadily in Xu Nan's hand.

The sword was stained with blood. Xu Nan wiped away the blood with a handkerchief with satisfaction and pondered:

"With the seven great demons all beheaded, the Three Realms and Nine Provinces can enjoy peace for a hundred years."

Everyone on the mountain knelt down in complete submission:

"Boundless divine grace, vanquishing demons and monsters, unparalleled in the world!"

Xu Nan felt smug:

"I have a high-class attitude."

In the living room, Xu Nan was still fast asleep.

A furry creature appeared on Luo Mang's shoulder.

"What's going on? Is his inner monologue really that rich? There are already a hundred scenes like this?"

Mr. Smith ate a pine nut and was a little surprised. "This guy looks pretty honest, I didn't expect him to be such a sly fox."

Luo Mang was also somewhat surprised. "I just wanted him to experience it firsthand. I really didn't expect his inner demons to be so complex... I wonder if he can find his ultimate belonging through this?"

Fortunately, at this moment, Xu Nan finally woke up slowly.

Luo Mang coughed lightly, his face kind:

"So, have you found what you truly desire in your heart?"

Xu Nan processed the memories from her dream for a while, then firmly nodded:

"Found it!"

The old man looked pleased. "Once you've determined what you want, choosing a path to advance becomes much easier... By the way, what is it?"

I want them all!

Xu Nan's resolute words were powerful and inspiring.

Mr. Smith was so startled that he dropped the pine nuts he was holding.

Even Mr. Luo Mang was momentarily stunned!

"Want them all... What a bold move!"

Luo Mang exclaimed, "It's been a very, very long time since I've met someone like you."

"Do you know that wanting everything might lead to utter mediocrity?"

Xu Nan counted the change.

By now, he certainly understood the meaning of those dreams; they were merely manifestations of his true nature. But in reality, although he appeared quite gentle and even somewhat cowardly, once his ambition was unleashed, it was astonishing.

Being a couch potato is a daily routine, but beneath that routine lies a heart yearning to dominate every profession.

Melee combat, ranged combat, style, coolness... I want it all!

Of course, Xu Nan knew that this was unlikely; he was just saying it casually to show his determination.

As a result, Luo Mang said seriously:

"Alright! Since you're so committed, I'll lend you a hand! Even if it's just to break the curse, I'll do everything in my power to help you!"

Xu Nan was shocked.

The option of "Ron Sorcerer, and I want both True Shadow and True Shadow"? I'm easy!

Also, what's the story behind the rumored curse?

In Xu Nan's dazed state, a heavy scroll and a strange key suddenly appeared in his hand.

"That's all I can do to help you."

Luo Mang seriously, "Do you know Initiate Sorcerer is?"

Xu Nan thought for a moment, and realized that the knowledge of bloodlines did indeed include the spells of the Initiate Sorcerer. Unlike other sorcerers, the Initiate Sorcerer was practically the chosen one of the planes, the darling of the world, an existence that inspired explosive envy.

The Initiate Sorcerer is a profession blessed by the will of the multiverse, whose power comes directly from the origin of the universe. They are usually only seen in rare chaotic or prosperous times.

The Initiate Sorcerer does indeed meet Xu Nan's requirements of having everything. After all, the power comes directly from the source. He can cast spells whenever he wants, swing a hammer when he wants to fight, and take a nap or pee when he has nothing to do. He can level up without even realizing it!

But the problem is, all the Initiate Sorcerer are casters!

Only those favored by the will of the multiverse can become Initiate Sorcerer. Xu Nan may think he is handsome, but he probably isn't that handsome yet.

He looked at Luo Mang with some confusion.

The old gentleman clearly understood what Xu Nan was thinking.

"Everyone believes that the Initiate Sorcerer can only be subdued and wait for the will of the universe to grant them an opportunity, but I know a secret."

"Initiate Sorcerer can also be created artificially. This scroll contains the secret of an artificially Initiate Sorcerer!"

"Hide this key for now. It's the key to the Secret Vault on the first basement floor of the Great Library of Lost Paradise. If you want to become Initiate Sorcerer, you'll need something from that Secret Vault."

"I'm giving you these things because I want you to know that anything is possible with effort. Even a seemingly elusive profession like Initiate Sorcerer can be earned through hard work!"

"As for compatibility, you don't need to worry. The Initiate Sorcerer and Ron Bloodline are compatible."

The old man's words touched Xu Nan.

Regardless of whether the scroll is genuine or not, he was already very grateful that the man was willing to help him in this way.

After thinking for a while, Xu Nan finally asked the question that had been bothering her for a long time:

Why are you so good to me?

Luo Mang laughed heartily:

"This is a reward for your courage!"

"Haha, it's getting late. Take the scroll back and study it carefully! If you give up on this path, you must return it to me."

"By the way, Lost Paradise is organizing a Great Library event in a few days. You absolutely have to attend. At that time... well, you'll know when you get there."

The old gentleman went to take a nap.

Xu Nan was left completely bewildered.

How did I find the courage?

Fortunately, Mr. Smith was still there, so Xu Nan asked him for information.

The squirrel asked strangely, "Don't you know? Old Man Luo Mang's disciples are all cursed."

"Anyway, none of those who inherited his legacy met a good end. The most powerful one lived to be twenty, but was still drained of his marrow by a cave-dwelling female demon..."

"Hey? Why are you taking out your calculator?"

Xu Nan calculated the date as she spoke:

"I'm wondering how much longer I can live... My twentieth birthday seems to be just around the corner."

Xu Nan wasn't flustered at all. He didn't take the curse seriously at all; well, he figured it was Liang Jingru who gave him the courage.

He was very interested in the contents of the scroll, but he also knew that now was not the time.

There's a huge horde of fallen zombies and Cultists waiting for him to deal with outside the base.

Anyway, Tiamat's ashes have already been sold, so Xu Nan isn't afraid of being targeted by big shots.

He pondered for a while and came up with an idea.

He found Yu Simiao and talked to her about his thoughts.

Several decision-makers showed signs of hesitation:

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Xu Nan waved his hand:

"There's no need to follow the rules of the martial arts world when dealing with these evil and heretical people."

Everyone nodded in agreement, finding it quite reasonable.

Soon, a plan targeting the leaders of the Green Light Church was quickly developed.

Inside the underground city, City Lord Xu's disappearance finally drew everyone's attention.

In the group chat, a plan called "Save Xu Nan" is being hotly debated regarding its feasibility!

[Qin Lele: If it were me, we'd charge straight into the Riverbend bend and find our city lord!]

[Shi Fanglin: This plan is unwise and too reckless. We are outnumbered, and the Riverbend is now surrounded by troops. Unless we let Veterinarian Lü continue selling meat...]

[Lü Junyi: Get out! Get out! I'm never sleeping with that girl again. All this has drained me of half my kidneys. Can't you guys find another way?]

[Qin Lele: What should we do then? We can't just stand by and watch Xu Nan die, can we?]

[Tom: Let's divide the inheritance.]

Everyone: ...

How the hell did you even get in here?!

[Shi Fanglin: By the way, Xu Nan has been gone for so long, is Xin'er worried?]

[Ah Tang: Don't worry, the goddess didn't even notice. With air conditioning and me, she doesn't need Xu Nan at all. Let's discuss dividing the inheritance...]

Group message notification: Xin'er has joined the group chat.

Xin'er: Where's my brother?

...!