CHAPTER 714: CHAPTER 198: UNCONCERNED FROM WEST TO EAST (REQUEST FOR MONTHLY TICKET)_3

Xu Shu scratched his head: "This matter has something to do with me, but I think it’s not that significant. The main issue lies with yourselves."

"Ah?" Gu Pan wore a puzzled expression, growing even more confused.

"It’s related to the special Cultivation Technique I practice, you know. When I cultivate, you will..."

"Stop!" Gu Pan shrieked.

Xu Shu obligingly halted.

He couldn’t discuss more specific matters in front of the two ladies. It would seem rather impolite.

"What is Panpan talking about?" Concerning herself, Gu Yue Ming curiously asked, not quite clear on the matter though she had similar experiences.

"Never mind, I got it! I’ll look into it."

Gu Pan’s face slightly reddened as she neatly folded the banknotes into a small packet and tucked them away.

After a while, she took a deep breath and slowly said, "Your strength has improved very quickly, which pleases me as your teacher. But ever since you became a High-level Prosecutor, you’ve been too arrogant, which I don’t like."

Xu Shu: "Ah?"

Since when have I been arrogant?

Isn’t it you who are talking nonsense?

Gu Pan took a deep breath and clenched her fist: "Just wait, I will soon surpass you!"

As she spoke, she blinked and covertly pointed to her chest, gesturing a huge ’second rank’.

Xu Shu was stunned.

What does she mean? "Second rank"?

...I got it, are you saying you have a pair of dice?

And they’re big?

Is this something you need to emphasize with me?

That’s so shameful, we’re mentor and apprentice!

Besides, it’s not like I haven’t seen them before.

Bah, I don’t even care to look!

"Remember to do what you need to, no more nonsense, take care!" Xu Shu bowed his fists.

Gu Pan thought Xu Shu understood she meant she was about to reach the second tier soon and took the opportunity to thank him for the second golden Curse Seal he gave. She beamed and said, "You take care, too."

Xu Shu nodded to them both and watched as they actually headed toward the northern city gate direction, towards Gu Ru’s house, then he felt a huge relief inside and turned towards the nearby Judgement Department.

He was supposed to deal with a team member’s "postmortem" today but got delayed until so late. Fortunately, the Judgement Department still had staff on duty in the evening. This matter wasn’t too urgent and could be done in passing.

No, there was something even more urgent to do first.

Xu Shu turned a corner and entered a nearby public restroom, stepped into a stall, and opened the Promotion Drive.

He opened the ’private chat channel’, selected the conversation box for Bishop Yu Mingluan, and after a brief consideration, began typing rapidly:

"Archbishop! I apologize for disturbing you again, but there’s something very important to report."

"I encountered another Demon Chosen today, its name’s Edric, related to an Esoteric Buddhism plan."

"From related personnel, I learned their plan is named ’Blockade Drug’ project, and it appears to be on the verge of success."

"Additionally, I learned about a name, ’Sikes Paimon’, who is likely the mastermind behind this Esoteric Buddhism plan. Known as one of the seventy-two servants, he is also Edric’s brother; in his dying words, Edric hinted they were contributing to the same cause, and Paimon might have achieved greater results. Unfortunately, I couldn’t gather more detailed information."

"Due to pronunciation and translation reasons, there might be some errors in naming. I hope it doesn’t mislead you."

"Also, how’s the progress on your end?"

"Your sincere junior and friend—Xu Shu."

After writing, Xu Shu carefully reviewed it to ensure no critical information was missed.

Then, he patiently waited for a reply.

"I wonder how things are on their end. Sigh, according to what the White Emperor Army said, the day after tomorrow... no, that was yesterday’s news. That means tomorrow, those cultists’ plan will fully erupt."

"The Evil God spares no civilian’s life, the world’s path is arduous, and this significant action of theirs will likely result in mass agony and countless innocent souls suffering."

"In such times, even I can barely protect myself with all my strength."

While waiting silently, Xu Shu took out the 2 million that Gu Pan had given him, looked at it, and smiled joyfully.

With only five Erosion Crystals left in his hand, he would exchange all 2 million for crystals tonight and further increase his level.

Money will be tight next, but now that I have become a High-level Prosecutor, perhaps I can get an advance on my salary?

If that’s not possible, when I run out of Erosion Crystals, I will sell some first and second-tier Curse Crystals.

Though I always feel there’s something about the Curse Crystals I haven’t figured out yet, who cares? Converting them into power is what’s most important!

With my current rate of three levels per day, it won’t be long before I try for the third rank!

Funny to think, I somewhat lack resources to upgrade levels in the middle, whereas the resources to advance to the third rank are almost complete. In this regard, I am somewhat different from other Transcendents. They usually have the ranks but lack things to break through.

But for Xu Shu, he already got what he needed: the Deceit Five Families’ mark and a Yin God mark which was just suitable.

I also have the Curse Crystals meant for the third rank; I was complete with three provided by Su Ji Herrera earlier and even obtained another one just now.

However, this third rank Curse Crystal seems a bit damaged. Xu Shu doesn’t feel like it’s wise to use.

Such matters can’t be risked. I’d rather spend some money and have Zhuge Weiwo turn my crystal into a talisman.

Yes, that would be the plan...

Thinking this, Xu Shu felt a slight vibration and picked up his device to see a reply from Yu Mingluan.

"Alright, I am aware of these matters, and I believe he will be too. You did very well. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time; this number, he won’t use it anymore. Add me as a friend."—Yu Mingluan.

Xu Shu’s brow furrowed.

This tone doesn’t sound like Yu Mingluan himself.

What’s going on?

There’s no such thing as ’logging in from another location’ in the Promotion network. If he could reply using ’Yu Mingluan’, it indicates that the person is using Yu Mingluan’s Promotion Drive.

"Who are you?" Xu Shu cautiously inquired.

The response came quickly:

"I will post in the world channel later; keep an eye on it."

"As for me, I am Bai Sanxiang, you must have heard about me from Old Yu. Also, you should come to the Dawn Church soon. He has some things and words he entrusted me to give you."