Overflowing Energy

The sound of the Xiang Nan Tree was very weak.

His speaking speed was also outrageously slow.

Roger listened intently and eventually pieced together a complete narrative:

I have several children.

Roger looked completely bewildered. "And then?"

He immediately became alert and said:

"What does this have to do with me?"

"Sixth Sense: Xiang Nan Tree feels extremely tired. He may need to rest for a day or two before he can say another word."

Roger was speechless.

However, given his intelligence, it wasn't difficult for him to deduce what the Xiang Nan Tree was trying to express.

"The children of the Xiang Nan Tree are naturally also Xiang Nan Tree."

"Does this guy mean he wants me to help his child resolve the harassment issue as well?"

"Wait... what did he just call me?"

Roger suddenly realized.

This Xiang Nan Tree actually shouted out its advanced job name.

In Gem City, Qi Master are not a common profession; otherwise, noblewomen like Shar wouldn't be plagued by hip pain year after year.

He had heard that there were some Martial Artist in the New District below the floating island, but those people probably did not have mastery of "qi".

How did we know about this Xiang Nan Tree? By connecting it to the two treasures in our hands.

Roger suspected that this guy might have lived for more than just a thousand or two thousand years! With this thought in mind...

He used his Qi Divination Technique on the two items in his hand!...

"Master Qu Feng's Water-Repelling Pearl (Gemstone): Makes the wearer unafraid of water or ice."

Description: When you dive into the water, hold the Water Aversion Pearl in your mouth, and it will instantly form a protective shield around your body that provides an unlimited supply of oxygen; when the shield is broken, the Water Aversion Pearl will be temporarily disabled until a new shield is formed.

You can swallow the Water Aversion Pearl. After successfully digesting it, you will gain the ability to breathe underwater.

You can crush the Water Aversion Pearl to create a temporary passage in any body of water.

The upgrade effect of the Qi Divination Technique is very obvious.

The most direct manifestation of this is...

The descriptions of the items have become more detailed.

Before the Water Aversion Pearl.

What Underwater Breathing Module? It's a joke! "Master Qu Feng's collection is indeed quite extensive."

"I wonder if there are any Lightning Aversion Pearl or Earth Aversion Pearl."

Roger placed the two treasures together; the two beads complemented each other beautifully.

Nothing really changed.

This disappointed him somewhat.

The effect of the other treasure was much simpler and more direct.

"Clear Wind Token (Treasure): Increases the wearer's maximum martial arts skill level by 10."

"Description: This item is the token of the Clear Spring Sect Leader. The holder is responsible for leading the other disciples of the Clear Spring Sect. This item, together with the Jade Spring Token (a treasure), can open the Clear Spring Sect Headquarters Secret Vault."

"Hint: You have obtained the Clear Wind Token"

"It has been detected that you have activated 3 Acupoint, which does not meet the requirement for the Establish a Sect at this time."

Roger glanced at it.

As Martial Artist, the minimum requirement for the Establish a Sect is that all four orifices are open.

He now possessed the Clear Wind Token.

He is qualified to represent the Clear Spring Sect in recruiting disciples.

He had promised A Ba that he would do his best to pass on the martial arts of the Clear Spring Sect.

It seems that day is not far away.

In the following week.

Every night, Roger would use the "Qi Wandering Six Voids" brand of powerful insecticide to relieve the problems of the Xiang Nan Tree.

In subsequent contacts...

The Xiang Nan Tree finally made its point clear.

Just as Roger guessed, it was pleading with Roger to rid his children of the Aether Dragon Eater.

However, the children that the Xiang Nan Tree spoke of all grew up on other floating islands.

As the lowest-ranking member of the Yu Song Family.

Roger is not yet qualified to enter or leave other floating islands.

We can only wait and see for now.

During the daytime.

Roger continued to diligently provide door-to-door services for the sorceress Shar.

After I stopped messing around at night, the treatment was immediately effective.

This made Shar extremely satisfied.

Roger's hourly wage has also increased from 200 Copper Coin at the beginning to 1,000 Copper Coin per hour now.

Even on this expensive floating island, this income is considered quite generous.

And in this process.

Roger's understanding of the sorceress gradually deepened.

Shar is indeed the richest woman on Floating Island 4.

The villa where Roger met her turned out to be just one of her secret private properties.

Besides Roger, only she and the aloof housekeeper knew.

Shar's true dwelling is in the center of the floating island.

It was a luxurious castle.

There are over 100 maids in the castle alone.

As for other variations...

Roger didn't find out either.

In short, he is extremely wealthy.

The reason for this is...

Shar is the most outstanding alchemist in Gem City.

The genuine kind.

"Mr. Wellington" probably wouldn't even be worthy of carrying her shoes.

In the blink of an eye.

The day Roger agreed to go to the social event with Shar arrived.

It was a trade fair hosted by Shar, an internal meeting of the Yu Song Family.

The location was in a small side hall of her family's castle.

It's said to be a side hall.

It was several times more spacious than Alan's Lord's Manor.

It still features the iconic yellow crystal chandelier and an excessively luxurious, opulent atmosphere.

Roger stood in the corner, looking at the well-dressed men and women, feeling completely out of place.

"I should be grinding monsters."

"Instead of looking at these demons and monsters."

Ever since the doggerel.

Roger discovered that he had awakened his poetic talent, and his casual rants rhymed perfectly.

Life on the floating island was completely different from his previous experiences.

Although danger lurks here.

But it is closer to a truly civilized society.

In the past, even at Senluo Farm, he didn't feel there was much difference between living in a house and living in the wild.

Poor sanitation conditions.

The living conditions were rudimentary.

A living environment devoid of any human touch.

These things actually help him focus more on his own things.

But ever since they moved into the floating islands.

Roger felt he was being Corrosion.

At the very least.

He was very satisfied with the bathroom and bedroom in his new home.

The toilets on the floating islands even have functions similar to flush toilets.

This made him realize that magic does indeed have its merits.

Shar's castle, in particular, opened his eyes to a whole new world.

Before he could fully savor what he saw and heard, a familiar and intense fragrance wafted into his nose and mouth—

A sorceress in full regalia appeared out of nowhere, holding a goblet in her hand.

She wore a striking low-cut dress, and her fiery red hair hung down, giving off a rather suggestive vibe.

Do you like it?

Shar whispered softly in his ear, "If you marry me, all of this will be yours!"

Roger tried hard to maintain his image as a "Proud Young Martial Artist," but now he looked embarrassed and annoyed, seemingly unsure how to handle the situation.

The sorceress snorted and draped most of her body over him, then pointed to the various maids in the hall and said, "If you marry me, they will all be yours."

This time.

Roger couldn't hold back any longer and raised his hands in surrender.

Shar smiled triumphantly and took Roger's arm as they walked.

Her movements were very restless.

It has a bit of a declaration of ownership.

Roger coughed and changed the subject, saying, "The trade fair is quite lively."

"Certainly."

Shar raised her eyebrows proudly:

"This is my hosting duties."

However, after a while, she added, "After all, the demonic tide is coming soon, and many people are making preparations."

Roger snorted, "Demonic Tide?"

"Ah, I'm sorry, this is my dereliction of duty."

Shar blushed slightly. "I've been thinking about how to get you all this time, I forgot to tell you this."

As they were talking.

The two walked out of the side hall as if no one else was there and came to a beautiful back garden.

The garden was planted with many flowers that Roger did not recognize.

They don't belong to the category of herbs; they are true magic potions.

A magical potion resembling a cactus is in full bloom.

A pale purple glow illuminated every corner of the back garden.

"Take a look at the air Magic Abundance on the floating island first."

As if by magic, Shar produced something resembling a thermometer, except that the scale had been changed to Magic Abundance.

Roger glanced at it.

The number shown above is 18. "Normally, the Magic Abundance of a floating island is between 15 and 22."

"It will be lower below the floating island, around 12 to 16."

"But when the demonic tide arrives, the Magic Abundance beneath the floating islands will increase tenfold or even twentyfold!"

"The floating islands will not be affected much, at most by five or six points."

Speaking of which...

Shar stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Roger: "Do you know what this means?"

Roger nodded solemnly.

"After each wave of demonic tides, at least half of the people living beneath the floating islands will be transformed into demons."

Shar's tone was utterly calm. "The cruelest part is yet to come."

"These newly born monsters."

"They will be the best experimental subjects and research materials for the mages of the Truth Society."

"Many of the people who came tonight are mages. They are not preparing for the demonic tide, but for the hunting operation after the demonic tide."

"Of course, these days, there's nothing to criticize about this kind of thing, after all, all monsters originate from that damned Aether Aberration..."

Aether Aberration?

This was the first time Roger had ever heard this term.

"Sixth Sense: The hip pain experienced by the sorceress Shar and other noblewomen may be related to ' Aether Aberration '."

In the back garden.

The two then chatted for a long time.

Roger gained a general understanding of the demonic tide.

That was a phenomenon unique to Gem City and its surrounding area, a surge in Magic Abundance.

It usually happens once every five or eight years.

After the demonic tide subsided.

Monsters roam the area beneath the floating islands.

Under the control of the Truth Society and the Six Great Families, a new order will soon be formed.

The residents of Sunrise Town come and go.

But the same people always stayed on the floating island.

That's why everyone's desperate to get onto the floating island.

"On the eve of each demonic surge, various tragedies would unfold in Sunrise Town, the Old District, and the New District:"

There are fathers who would rather give their daughters to members of the floating islands as slaves than watch them turn into monsters; there are also Adventurers couples who have fought together for many years, one of them obtains the qualification for the floating island, while the other fails. Guess what kind of drama will unfold? Anyway, from what I've seen along the way, abandonment and betrayal make up the majority.

Some even disguised themselves as cows to smuggle themselves onto the floating island, only to be killed without even realizing it.

..."

Shar's tone was very calm.

The back garden is very large.

But without realizing it.

They have reached the end.

"After saying all that, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Roger tried his best to resist looking at his Sixth Sense.

What I mean is that life is both bitter and short.

Shar boldly pressed herself against Roger, her breath sweet as orchids whispering in his ear:

"If you'd like to be my husband."

"I'll make it sweet and long."

Roger was silent for a moment, then chose to refuse. "I'm sorry."

"My ambitions lie elsewhere."

Shar's expression changed drastically instantly, and she shoved Roger hard. "Get out!"

"I never want to see you again!"

The next day.

Inside a private villa.

"Go quickly and invite Mr. A Ba!"

"My hip pain has flared up again."

Shar lay on the physiotherapy bed with tears in her eyes.

After a while.

A middle-aged female housekeeper appeared:

"It seems that Mr. A Ba has left the floating island."

The sorceress bit the bedsheet in agony.

It let out a pitiful "woof".

On the Red Soil Wasteland.

Roger was leading his tough-guy underlings on a wild run! The mountain wind whistled past his ears.

That feeling was incredibly refreshing!

"This is my home!"

Roger gazed firmly into the distance.

Sixth Sense and Ultimate Hunter Full Firepower!

A Titan Ant nest has been discovered ahead! Without further ado...

Let's get started!

He must clear this Red Soil Wasteland before the "demonic tide" arrives!

Three months later.

Roger left the Red Soil Wasteland, weary from his journey.

Thanks to the efforts and contributions of nearly 30 million Titan Ant.

The Seventh Sin Mark is finally maxed out!

His kidney metabolism capacity has reached 700 points! The yellowness of his urine... oops, the effect of Immune to All Poisons has been greatly improved.

He is now immune to more than 80% of extraordinary toxins!

On the data panel.

A completely new specialty has quietly emerged.

"You have completed the seventh Sin Mark, gaining the feat: Overflowing Energy."

"Overflowing Energy (3rd Ring Feat): Your daily required sleep time is reduced to 2 hours."

You always have inexhaustible energy.

When your energy reaches its limit, it will have an overflow effect, and the excess energy will be converted into 'essence' and stored away.

Each unit of essence can release 100 Energy Point.

"If this thing is combined with the stamina-replenishing Turtle Power Fortifier, wouldn't it become a perpetual motion machine?"

Looking at the new expertise I've acquired.

Roger felt incredibly satisfied.

This is his true happiness! He wished he could grind in the wilderness forever.

But we still have to go back to the floating island.

After all, the Xiang Nan Tree and its offspring are still waiting for his salvation.

Two days later.

Inside a private villa.

"Waaaaah."

The sorceress being treated made a strange sound, like a cat snoring.

Roger simply shut down his Sixth Sense.

In any case, the message won't be something without color.

Just as Roger was working hard.

He suddenly felt a violent tremor beneath his feet!

Then came a strong feeling of weightlessness.

If it weren't for his amazing balance...

I almost pressed my hand on the wrong spot.

I came to my senses.

Shar was looking at him with a resentful expression.

Roger looked out the window thoughtfully:

"What's wrong?"

Shar stood up, dressed silently, and spoke calmly:

"Demonic Tide".

"We arrived ahead of schedule."

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