Dungeon Harvest

After some discussion, Tian Yong and the others traded their shares for the copper ring, which was renamed the Clear Heart Ring, and promised to compensate Ling Qing and the others with some points.

The three of them discussed how to split the remaining manuscripts and the stone tablet.

Ling Qing chose the stone tablet and the manuscripts for the Incantation of Heaven and Earth Purification and the Golden Light Mantra.

Although he did not contribute much while killing the zombies, he had provided the crucial Ghost-Repelling Pill, and his contribution to purifying the graveyard was second only to Tian Yong's.

Therefore, the Li Family Father and Son had no objections to this distribution.

"You don't need to give the originals; just scan an electronic copy and provide an audio recording."

Tian Yong reminded him, "Don't you also have a copy of the Five Animal Frolics? You can bring that out to check as well; if it isn't a duplicate, you can trade it for some points."

"Even if it is a duplicate, you can still get a set of annotations to use as a reference."

"Annotations like these are compiled by experts from the military and the Sports Bureau; they are definitely better than trying to figure it out on your own."

After trading the scanned manuscripts and an audio recording for some points, and receiving a set of annotations for the Five Animal Frolics, Ling Qing traded some silver for cash, then left the fitness club that served as the office for the First Operations Division of the Martial Arts Bureau with Tian Yong and the other man.

When ordinary people encounter a dungeon, the items on their person are not brought into the dungeon; instead, they are given a set of gear based on their identity within that dungeon.

Only items brought out from a dungeon or those containing special properties can be taken into the next dungeon.

For instance, Tian Yong's Dragon Chant Sword was forged using metal brought out from a dungeon mixed with a small amount of metal from reality.

To bring something out of a dungeon, it must belong entirely to you; anything not consented to by its original owner cannot be removed.

People or animals with independent consciousness are even more restricted.

Therefore, the silver Ling Qing obtained could not be exchanged merely as precious metal; it could be traded at a premium as special currency and materials.

Aside from keeping a small portion as funds for future dungeon entries, he exchanged the rest for cash.

This haul was equivalent to several years of his savings from work.

Although Zhang Zhe urged him to exchange it for points—since points can be traded for money, but money is hard to trade for points—for Ling Qing, who worked nine-to-five and still lived in an urban village, universal currency provided more peace of mind.

Furthermore, his future plans would also require money to support them.

Tian Yong was quite understanding and didn't say much, even stopping Zhang Zhe from continuing.

The three chatted for a while, and after lunch, they went their separate ways.

After all, they already had each other's contact information, making it easy to meet up in the future.

Besides, three grown men really had no interest in shopping or hanging out together.

Waving goodbye to the two, Ling Qing turned and returned to his rented room to begin organizing his gains.

Experience and the increase in his profession level went without saying.

First were the two manuscripts and the special stone tablet.

Although Ling Qing had already comprehended all the divine incantations, the manuscripts personally written by Daoist Wenxi made it easier for one to understand the principles and knowledge contained within them.

This was equivalent to obtaining an item that provided a bonus to skill proficiency.

As skill proficiency increases, not only does it improve the efficiency of skill usage, but it can also save a sum of experience points when leveling up.

However, if the conditions are not met, one simply cannot upgrade to the next level even if the experience bar is full.

As for choosing the stone tablet, it was mainly because Ling Qing had vaguely sensed a faint connection between the tablet and the purified land at the time.

The Li Family Father and Son didn't care about it at all and were even somewhat reluctant to take it.

Thus, the two of them gave him the Golden Light Mantra manuscript, which had the highest value.

As for what it was actually used for, Ling Qing could not tell for the moment, so he had to set it aside.

Next was the matter of the Time Fragment and the Special Affairs Department.

The Time Fragment had brought new vitality to the world, allowing individual strength to increase tremendously.

However, it also caused some variables; those who entered earlier held a huge advantage over latecomers.

The difference between those with talent and those without was like heaven and earth, which also impacted the current stable situation.

The Special Affairs Department continuously stabilized new talented individuals, alleviating the shocks caused by the changing era.

At the same time, they used point exchanges to guide both new and old talented individuals to face these changes in a positive and proactive manner.

The two complemented each other, and their existence meant that future life would change drastically because of this.

Compared to most people who were in the dark, Ling Qing was already quite far ahead.

Since the Heart of the Druid could detect Time Fragments, Ling Qing's chances of encountering them in the future would likely be much higher than others.

As for the Special Affairs Department, whether he joined them later or utilized their platform, they could provide him with significant assistance.

For example, by helping him resolve some trivial matters.

Over the next few days, Ling Qing quickly arranged the handover of his duties at the company and also settled the matter of ending his lease, officially becoming an unemployed wanderer with no fixed abode.

Once everything was settled, Ling Qing grabbed a large bag and hailed a taxi.

The taxi followed the navigation all the way to a secluded resort nestled in a remote valley on the outskirts of the city.

This place was a property of the Second Operations Division of the Martial Arts Bureau, serving the internal personnel of the Special Affairs Department while also remaining open to civilian gifted individuals like Ling Qing.

It simply required the exchange of points.

At the current stage, the abilities most gifted individuals obtained from instances were either martial arts or simple minor spells that did not involve fundamental laws.

Yet, whether practicing martial arts or spells, both would generate needs that differed from those of ordinary people.

Those with family wealth naturally had others to run errands for them, and those affiliated with the state were naturally provided for by the state.

But for an ordinary person like Ling Qing, he either had to spend time preparing step by step or take shortcuts by relying on his newly acquired abilities.

Although these might only be harmless minor mistakes that would result in just a few days of detention if caught, once a habit was formed, it was highly likely that one would eventually commit an irreparable error.

For instance, Ling Qing wanted to complete his Wild Shape, both to raise the level of his Five Animal Frolics and to gain an additional means of defense.

To do so, he would either have to sneak into a zoo in the dead of night to make contact, as it was crowded during the day and tourists were unable to have prolonged, close-range contact with those fierce animals.

Alternatively, he could apply for a job at the zoo to become a handler, which would allow for close and prolonged contact with the animals, but that would consume time and success was not guaranteed.

Now, however, Ling Qing could use his points to exchange for the opportunity to interact with these beasts.

Imitative Boxing is a style of martial arts that simulates the strengths and forms of various animals, as well as the fighting styles and life movements of people.

It primarily combines martial arts movements with the imitation of specific behavioral characteristics of animals or humans.

Whether through historical inheritance or acquisition via instances, Imitative Boxing is an important component of Chinese martial arts, and there are no small number of people who practice it.

To master its essence, one must truly understand the animals they intend to imitate.

Therefore, the Special Affairs Department opened a Beast Garden here specifically for people to observe.

At the same time, there were also archery ranges, training grounds, martial arts arenas, sparring rings, and other related facilities.

A place like the Beast Garden, built specifically for those practicing Imitative Boxing, was exactly what Ling Qing needed.