A Good System Is One That Doesn't Waste

"Rewards successfully issued. You have received: 2000 experience points; 1 Saint Rank High Grade item - Waveless Robe; 1 Saint Rank Peak Grade forbidden item - Heart-Binding Devil Seed."

"Um?"

Upon hearing the system notification, Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow.

The rewards from this random quest seem quite plentiful.

There were two items, and I also received 2,000 experience points.

During this period, I used up a lot of experience points in order to find opportunities.

Now I've recovered some of the experience points I lost, so the trip wasn't in vain.

With a thought, I entered the system.

Then, Lu Changzhi saw this Saint Rank High Grade garment.

At the same time, related information also popped up.

Just as its name suggests.

Its main feature is a calm and undisturbed state. Once it reaches the body, it will automatically tighten, which can help conceal one's aura and also minimize the void fluctuations caused by movement.

However, Lu Changzhi's expression soon became somewhat strange.

This Waveless Robe... it feels somewhat familiar.

"System."

At that moment, Lu Changzhi asked:

"These clothes, you didn't steal them from Zhou Xun, did you?"

The system remained silent for a moment:

"I didn't, I didn't."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi immediately understood.

No wonder I rewarded myself with two items this time.

So that's why.

However, it is still worthy of praise.

A good system is one that doesn't waste resources.

Shifting his attention from the clothes, Lu Changzhi looked at something else.

The object was small, about the size of a palm, shaped like a heart, and emitted a purplish-black light. Upon closer inspection, one could see that it was slightly expanding and shrinking, which did not give a very good impression.

[Heart-Binding Devil Seed]: Saint Rank Peak Grade. Effective only against targets below the Saint Realm. Upon use, it will enter the target's heart, influencing their mind and thoughts from the inside out. After a certain period, it will grant control over the target's life and death, influence their mind, and allow them to access their memories, causing the target to unconsciously submit. Deception and other methods can be used to accelerate the waiting time...

Lu Changzhi finished reading the introduction.

To put it simply, it's about turning the target into a puppet.

Furthermore, these puppets are quite advanced; they are not soulless, but can even influence one's mind.

"As expected of something that carries the word 'forbidden' in its name."

Lu Changzhi sighed.

It must be said that the effect is powerful and practical.

"But..."

Lu Changzhi, realizing something, turned to the system and asked:

"Why do I always get things related to taboos? Are there any downsides to using this?"

He had once given himself something forbidden before. Although it seemed complicated, he didn't agree with the way it was done, so it had been gathering dust in a corner ever since.

Now he's gotten himself another one.

"Master, there are many kinds of taboos, and different taboos have different negative effects."

The system explained in a voice:

"What you have obtained, Master, is related to the Devil Race. As a human, using it will incur the karma of the Devil Race, and the karma of the person being controlled will be transferred to the person who controls them."

After a pause, before Lu Changzhi could ask further questions, the system changed the subject:

"However, Master need not worry. Impermanent Karma. You will not be affected by the forbidden effects of such items. The person being controlled will bear the consequences themselves."

After hearing this, Lu Changzhi nodded slightly.

The system is very reliable in this respect.

"That's perfect, we don't need to think of any other solutions."

Lu Changzhi thought of Zhou Xun and, to be honest, given the other party's strength and circumstances, he was a very suitable candidate.

Hopefully, this will provide me with some useful clues.

Lu Changzhi murmured softly.

With just that one token, the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty chose to let the other party in, and since they even had the surname Zhou, it's likely they could access many core matters.

Although the clues are not very clear at the moment, Lu Changzhi has a vague feeling that he might be able to get some big news from Zhou Xun.

Of course, despite his thoughts, Lu Changzhi wasn't in a hurry.

It had become completely dark.

Is this a good time to work, so late at night?

It is best to sleep.

He glanced at Qin Han's side and guessed pretty much what was going on. He found a cave and hid inside. It didn't seem like he was going to wander around.

With this thought in mind, he conjured External Avatar and placed it in the nearest location.

I regained my composure and took out the recliner.

Listening to the people outside boasting enthusiastically, he soon drifted off to sleep.

On the other side, after chatting enthusiastically for a while, everyone began to turn their attention outwards.

They all entered the secret realm with a purpose.

Even if one doesn't encounter a fortuitous opportunity, one must at least gather enough light to provide sufficient assistance for one's spiritual practice.

It is said that if one can light up the three-story tower, one will gain a transcendent improvement in cultivation within the city, and one's cultivation will be as if divinely aided.

However, for most people, this level is somewhat too high.

In addition, another piece of news has been circulating.

It is said that if one can light up six of the Nine-Story Tower, one can enter the core cultivation area of this secret realm and obtain immense benefits.

Of course, there are still some doubts about this claim.

However, this did not attract much attention from the public.

Even if it were true, so what?

Lighting up the six-story tower is incredibly difficult, and it is said that even the most outstanding talents at the top have only managed to light up the third story so far.

The vast majority of people remain at or below the level of lighting up the first floor, and with the addition of the city entry fee, many people's towers are even destroyed.

But now, this city has ignited a fighting spirit in their hearts.

Without paying exorbitant fees, one can accumulate enough brilliance over time.

Soon, they discovered another delightful thing.

The Beast Race surrounding this city are of very limited strength, mainly consisting of demonic beasts, with hardly any spirit beasts to be seen.

This discovery brought immense joy to everyone.

The risk is so low, let's just do it!

Looking at the entire secret realm, this is by no means the only place.

Near many other cities, fierce battles are now raging.

With preparations in place, countless people spent their days preparing, waiting for the night to hunt down more monsters and obtain the light.

With cities as strongholds, when faced with danger or insufficient strength, they can retreat to the city to rest and recover. Compared to the first night, it can almost be said that the cultivators in the secret realm have begun to gradually turn the tide.

Meanwhile, some of the forces that held power in the city couldn't help but have some thoughts as they watched the ordinary cultivators working so hard.

The amount of light required to stay in the city seems to be able to be increased even further.