Making Trouble on the Grand Commander's Head

First, regarding skills, Luo Jun immediately chose to upgrade his Point Correction the moment he received the notification, and he's now at the Intermediate Point Correction.

Intermediate Point Correction:

Effect 1: When using the Dice of Heavenly Secrets, you can choose to correct the roll result positively or negatively, up to a maximum of five points!

Effect 2: You have three chances each day to correct the result of rolling the Dice of Heavenly Secrets, either forward or backward, up to a maximum of ten points! (This effect can be stacked with Effect 1.)

In short, the Intermediate Point Correction retains the effects of the basic level while providing three additional 10-point opportunities per day, meaning you can get 15-point Point Correction three times a day!

That's incredibly powerful!

At this moment, because of the two consecutive level-ups, and the fact that Luo Jun had previously retained the useless level 14 attributes, he could draw three attributes in a row.

Without hesitation, Luo Jun gave all three chances to this level three attribute!

The final rolls were two, ten, and eight (the author rolled them himself, so please don't complain about the exact numbers). Including the corrections, the total attribute points are sixty-five!

After automatic allocation, Luo Jun's attributes are as follows.

Level: 16 (173/1700)

Strength: 60 points

Sensitivity: 49 points

Perception: 47 points

Spirit: 53 points

Luck: Level 6

Skills: All Things are Dice, Intermediate Point Correction, Regret

Item: Wealth Ring

Chips: 400

Number of uses: 5/5

With over sixty attribute points added at once, even Luo Jun, who was already used to enhancement, felt a significant improvement!

After so much training, Luo Jun has basically figured it out. The so-called "innate Root Bone" attribute has the greatest influence, accounting for more than 70%, followed by "spirit," while perception and agility have a very small impact.

Therefore, his Innate Potential are now nearly twelve times that of an average person, definitely surpassing the exceptionally talented senior brother that the teacher mentioned.

As for Acquired Potential, with the blessing of the three-layer Body Tempering Art, it is nearly a hundred times stronger than that of an ordinary person!

It's not just physical strength that's being improved; the vital energy, which is linked to Root Bone, is also growing stronger!

After his attributes were improved, his vital energy was automatically replenished under the nourishing effect of the upgrade, and his reserves increased to nearly a thousand breaths, which is also the base value of his current Foundation Establishment Level 3 realm.

However, through cultivation, one's vital energy will continuously grow stronger until it approaches the foundation value for the next realm, at which point one can attempt to break through.

Three days have passed since Luo Jun's last breakthrough. His vitality has indeed increased, but because the increase in attributes this time is so significant, it seems to have negated the effects of the past two days...

Therefore, Luo Jun specifically found a relatively secluded place and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.

The foundation of cultivation remained intact, and after several cycles, the vital energy grew stronger. Based on experience, it was estimated that it would eventually stabilize at around 1,100 breaths.

"After 1,100 breaths, wouldn't I be able to wield the River-Sinking Stone Hammer at will?" Luo Jun's eyes lit up, eager to return to Lingyun City and test the divine weapon.

But before that, there are still some things to do.

Luo Jun turned around and looked at the enormous anthill maze.

I was in a rush to escort the hunter to complete the mission, but now that I have time, it's time to go back and collect the spoils.

After their encounter, Luo Jun had a general idea of the ants' strength, which boosted his confidence considerably. With his attributes improved, dealing with them shouldn't be a problem.

Collecting Acid Sac from the corpses of Soldier Ant along the way, the bag prepared earlier was soon full, leaving only the huge purple-gold worm.

This wasn't mentioned on the quest log. What do I need to collect?

Remembering that it could breathe fire like the Soldier Ant, Luo Jun followed suit, tearing open its lower jaw and finding it indeed had an Acid Sac. However, unlike the Soldier Ant ' small, orange-like glands, this giant insect's Acid Sac was the size of a watermelon, with a much higher capacity; even after breathing two fireballs, it still had some left.

Luo Jun opened it up and turned it inside out to allow the interior to fully contact the air and burn off any remaining acid, preventing it from spontaneously combusting when placed in the backpack.

During this time, some acid and flames splashed onto his hands, but to Luo Jun, it felt like being splattered with boiling water or hot oil while cooking. Although he would get burned, he certainly wouldn't be burned to a crisp like Dong Huicheng.

It seems that even if I get sprayed with fire by this giant ant, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Being a hundred times stronger than an ordinary person brings not only strength, but also strong resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.

After collecting the spoils, Luo Jun packed them up, took out the anthill, and headed towards the meeting point.

The journey was peaceful, and soon we came to see the shimmering Sweetwater Lake.

Even from a distance, Luo Jun could vaguely hear a commotion coming from ahead. Looking into the distance, he saw a group of hunters gathered together, seemingly arguing about something.

"The guild is basically sending us to our deaths!"

"This isn't a blue-level mission at all!"

"We almost suffered total annihilation, and our captain's fate is still unknown!"

"The guild is being incredibly irresponsible in issuing quests; they don't care about the lives of us ordinary hunters at all!"

Dozens of hunters surrounded the seven guides and began to denounce them. The hunters were all covered in dust and dirt. Behind them, there were many wounded people lying or sitting, some even unconscious or missing limbs. These people didn't even have the strength to denouncing them.

It seems that Dong Huicheng's team wasn't the only one to suffer losses at the hands of the ants.

"Please calm down, everyone!"

The young guide, Su Yun, pleaded earnestly through the crowd, "The guild understands everyone's feelings, and we deeply sympathize with the losses and injuries you have suffered..."

"However, the mission log already warns of the potential dangers involved. Of course, from a humanitarian perspective, I will request some aid from the guild for the heavily damaged team, but please, everyone, refrain from causing trouble here..."

"What? We shed blood and sweat for the guild, suffered so many casualties, and in your mouth we've become troublemakers?"

"The guild has gone too far! Don't forget, this vast Lingyun City was built brick by brick thanks to the hard work of countless hunters!"

"They begged us to do the task when they gave it to us, but now that something's happened, they think they can just brush us off with a few words?"

"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

No one bought it. Seeing that Su Yun's attitude was somewhat weak, they immediately attacked him en masse.

Su Yun was young and inexperienced. He gave an official reply, but he couldn't handle the hunters' onslaught, and his voice was drowned out.

Luo Jun didn't hold any grudges. He was new to the area and didn't understand the unspoken rules between hunters and guilds. Since he had nothing to lose, there was no need for him to get involved.

"My benefactor!" A joyful voice rang out. Luo Jun turned his head and saw a tall, slender girl with short hair running towards him. It was Han Xiaoying.

"I was in such a hurry before I left that I didn't even have a chance to thank you..." Han Xiaoying was almost as tall as Luo Jun, but standing in front of him, she seemed like a little girl meeting an elder, and said somewhat reservedly, "I haven't yet asked how to address my benefactor..."

"Just call me Ye." Luo Jun nodded.

"My name is Han Xiaoying!" Little Ying turned her head and pointed to a withered tree behind her. Under the tree were the other team members. Deng Yuanlong was moving his body with Xu Hao's help. Judging from the movements, his ribs seemed to have been set. Lying next to him Dong Huicheng, who was covered in burns. Bai Renxin was treating his wounds.

Since he had nothing better to do, Luo Jun followed Han Xiaoying to the tree. Everyone else stood up to greet him, their smiles tinged with a hint of awe.

In their eyes, this masked youth was an unfathomable master. Although he had come to their rescue, he seemed to have a rather bad temper, and one needed to be very careful when dealing with him...

"I've already heard from the team members..." Dong Huicheng had regained consciousness. He struggled to sit up, his eyes filled with gratitude as he looked at Luo Jun: "Esteemed One can never repay your great kindness. Please forgive my physical condition, but once my injuries have improved, I will definitely thank you properly..."

Although she had regained consciousness, Dong Huicheng's injuries were still very serious, and she had great difficulty even getting up.

"Get some rest first..." Luo Jun waved his hand, then turned to look at the still-commotioning crowd. "Aren't you going to demand an explanation?"

Dong Huicheng shook his head. "We hunters risk our lives for money. If we fail a mission and then cause trouble for the guild, who will dare to give you missions in the future?"

"And the guide was right. The guild knows very little about Blazing Fire Ant, and there may be unknown dangers in the mission, which is clearly stated in the mission log. Our injuries were due to an underestimation of the dangers, and we have no one to blame but ourselves!"

Luo Jun was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself that although Dong Huicheng had a rough appearance, he was very considerate of others. However, with a personality like yours, you're easily bullied!

"It's no use for those people to make a scene!" Deng Yuanlong sneered from the side. "The guild's advantages aren't so easy to take. Since they've already made concessions and promised some compensation, they should know when to stop. Making any more trouble won't end well!"

Judging from the burly man's tone, he seemed to have experienced the power of the guild firsthand.

Seemingly confirming Deng Yuanlong's judgment, a sudden shout rang out from the crowd.

"Shut up, all of you!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the previously noisy crowd. Luo Jun even felt as if he could vaguely see ripples spreading outwards...

"All of you whining! Did the guild force you to take on this quest?" A hoarse but loud voice came from the center of the crowd. Luo Jun turned his head and saw that the speaker was a tall, middle-aged man. He remembered that this was the leader of the seven guides, and he was the one who led the way at the front of the group on the way here.

As for Su Yun, he had already retreated behind the middle-aged man.

The roar truly intimidated the troublemaking hunters, but some remained Qi Ingestion: "Do you think you're right just because you're loud? This isn't over until the guild gives us an explanation!"

"Explanation?" The middle-aged man sneered. With a wave of his hand, the hunter with the thorns was lifted into the air. He was seen clutching his neck with both hands, his face was purplish-red, and his legs were thrashing about, as if an invisible hand had locked his throat!

Luo Jun's eyes flickered slightly. "The ability to the Heart Refining Realm? No, that's not right..."

Under the Vital Energy Vision, a strand of Gang Qi separated from the middle-aged man and grabbed the hunter's neck. Although this remote operation was very similar to the Heart Refining Realm, Luo Jun was certain that it was just an extension of Gang Qi and did not exceed the realm of the Foundation Establishment Realm!

How could the qi extend so far and be so powerful? Regardless of whether this man has reached the Heart Refining Realm or what his abilities are, his solid foundation is evident just from his Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation!

He's definitely a master.

That's right, seven people dared to act as guides for hundreds of hunters, how could they keep them in check if they didn't have some real skills!

Seeing that the troublemaking hunter was almost suffocating, the middle-aged guide snorted coldly, flicked his hand, and threw the guy into the lake. He struggled for a while before finally emerging from the water, panting heavily.

This move truly shocked everyone present, and no one dared to cause any further trouble.

"Xiao Yun just said she'll apply to the guild for some humanitarian aid. I sympathize with everyone's situation. But if anyone tries to use this opportunity to stir up trouble, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The hunters looked at each other, the silence eerily profound.

"... This is a master!" Luo Jun couldn't help but exclaim.

"That's Ling Fei, a master from the royal family, of course he's powerful!" Dong Huicheng coughed and said.

"A member of the royal family?" Luo Jun exclaimed in surprise. The name of the Ling Family family was renowned, but this was the first time he had ever seen a member of the royal family's expert!

"Hmm..." Dong Huicheng nodded and said, "Ling Fei spent twenty years in the royal family, leading his own Clan Troops to complete countless high-difficulty missions. However, he suddenly withdrew from the front lines last year to do some logistical support work. Nobody knows why; perhaps he's getting old and wants a more stable life..."

Being able to enter the royal family means he must have reached the Heart Refining Realm before the age of twenty. Luo Jun watched Ling Fei from afar, secretly admiring him. Having spent twenty years cultivating in the Heart Refining Realm, his abilities must be exceptionally powerful. He could kill someone from ten paces away with just the Qi of the Foundation Establishment Realm; how terrifying must his Heart Refining Realm abilities be?

"Of course, the guild has seen all the sacrifices you made for the mission. In addition to humanitarian compensation, the guild will also provide other rewards!" Ling Fei's tone softened considerably as he changed the subject. "Please also summarize your experiences in the anthill today. After returning, the guild will solicit clues from you. If you can provide useful information, I can make the decision on behalf of the guild, and the maximum reward can be 50,000 points!"

Upon hearing this, the hunters' eyes lit up.

50,000 points is no small amount; even if converted to Zhendan Coin, it would be 500,000!

Of course, most hunters will still choose to buy materials and equipment here to strengthen their teams and increase their strength.

Many hunters who have spent years roaming the Savage Wilderness have come to regard this place as their second home. Compared to the Main World, they value the assets and influence they have built here even more.

"However, everyone should be aware that the guild only pays for the first piece of information obtained. If the information you provide has already been told by someone else, then I'm sorry."

"Rewards are available on a first-come, first-served basis; they'll expire and become worthless!"

Upon hearing this, all the hunters became alert. The "comrades" who had come together to argue with the guild had suddenly become competitors. Everyone was calculating the information they could gather and also wary of others trying to glean information from them.

Luo Jun shook his head. After all, it was a guild. They gave these hunters a slap and then a sweet treat, and they had them all figured out perfectly.

However, the key to achieving all this is still having formidable strength!

Luo Jun looked at the tall guide, Ling Fei, in the center of the crowd.

In the extraordinary world, the strong ultimately reign supreme!

(End of this chapter)