CHAPTER 123: CHAPTER 108: HUNTER’S MEDAL (PURPLE)

A twenty percent skill effect enhancement allows Shen Yun to have a stronger healing effect when using healing skills, and the Holy Light Shield becomes more robust.

Together with a defensive stance, it can significantly reduce damage.

Plus, an effect of Holy Light Punishment makes it both offensive and defensive.

Compared to the other two professions in the Holy Profession: the Knight and the Priest.

The Knight leans towards defense and melee, able to withstand damage while providing some output.

The Priest, on the other hand, is more of a support-type profession, with two support skills and one healing skill.

But now, the Radiant Knight, as a hidden profession, combines the advantages of these two professions and exerts a stronger effect.

In other words, after Shen Yun’s profession change, his healing ability and monster resisting ability have been substantially enhanced.

Although his level dropped to level 10, his attributes not only didn’t decrease but were greatly improved.

This is because, generally, survivors using Advanced Profession Scroll receive a fixed 100% attribute enhancement.

However, hidden professions naturally have some differences.

Han Xing remembers that Su Xiaoyang’s Elf Shooter had a 150% attribute enhancement.

His Wild Ranger, and Shen Yun’s Radiant Knight both have a 200% attribute enhancement.

In terms of strength, Wild Ranger and Radiant Knight are indeed stronger than Elf Hunter.

Han Xing pondered, "It seems that within hidden professions, there are also differences in strength."

Shen Yun smiled proudly, feeling his basic attributes had increased significantly.

However, because his level dropped to level 10, many pieces of equipment couldn’t be worn, resulting in a slight deduction in his power.

But it’s okay, with Han Xing’s team’s strength, Shen Yun’s level will be boosted soon.

At this moment, Han Xing glanced again at the new blueprint in his blueprint tab.

It was the first kill reward for defeating a Lord Monster, a Hunter’s Medal (Purple) and a Space Backpack Blueprint (Purple).

Han Xing first checked the effect of the Hunter’s Medal.

[Hunter’s Medal (Purple)]: Special equipment, increasing all attributes by 5% when worn, providing an additional 5% damage to Lord-level creatures, can be upgraded by defeating Lord-level and above monsters.

[Medal Upgrade Progress]: 1/10.

Note: Only killing Lord Monsters not below own level provides upgrade progress, next stage of the medal, Elite Hunter (Gold).

"Hm? Special equipment?"

Han Xing was a bit surprised, initially thinking such purple accessories wouldn’t provide good attributes, but this Hunter’s Medal was quite powerful.

Just the 5% increase in all attributes could almost match the enhancement brought by a piece of equipment.

In addition, it can be upgraded by killing Lord Creatures, improving the medal.

This is quite like a piece of equipment that can grow, with endless potential!

"The upgrade progress is only 1, meaning I need to kill 9 more Lord Monsters to advance to the next stage?"

Han Xing couldn’t help but look forward to it.

After checking this medal’s attributes, Han Xing then examined the other blueprint reward.

[Space Backpack Blueprint (Purple)]: Can create a backpack with 500-800 slots storage space, comes with moderate attribute amplification effect.

[Materials Required]: Spirit Core *2000, Mithril *5, Strong Beast Hide *5, Ether *10000,

[Success Rate of Crafting: 20%, (Enhanced by Divine-level Craftsman Talent, crafting success rate is now at 100%)]

[Equipment Requirement]: LV20.

The attributes of the purple space backpack were expected; it has larger space and also offers more attribute enhancement.

Compared to the blue backpack’s maximum 200-slot space, the purple backpack has increased several-fold.

Though the materials needed for crafting have significantly increased, Han Xing was not the least bit worried.

Given his current material reserves, he is well-prepared; only the rare material Strong Beast Hide is scarce.

Han Xing cast a glimpse at his storage interface.

[Strong Beast Hide]: 1732 units.

There are two ways to obtain Strong Beast Hide, one is by dismantling Leader-level monster corpses, and the other is from Silver-level and above chests, rarely found.

Therefore, Han Xing hasn’t reserved much.

Han Xing pondered, "Only just over a thousand strong beast hides, so that means at most I can craft about 300 backpacks, if I want a large-scale trade, this number is entirely insufficient."

"It seems I need to keep an eye on the transaction channel for Rugged Beast Hide materials soon."

Since the recent large district merger extended from the original ten thousand to over ninety thousand people.

Some scarce materials are becoming more plentiful.

Once Han Xing stockpiles a batch of strong beast hides and waits for most survivors to reach level 20, it will be his time to make a move.

By then, any transaction will bring him considerable wealth.

Although Han Xing has the blueprint for a Golden Weapon, he could mass-produce golden longbows for sale.

Yet, people have selfish motives; now that golden equipment is extremely rare in the market, especially a golden weapon, can almost elevate a survivor’s power by 50%.

Everyone is now competing in the leveling rankings; Han Xing doesn’t want to create many competitors out of thin air.

Meanwhile, this purple space backpack blueprint has become Han Xing’s new money tree.

This journey to the Secret Realm yielded a lot of gains!

Everyone’s level increased by several levels, acquiring some new equipment, and overall strength was significantly boosted.

Just then, everyone suddenly heard a bubbling sound.

Following the sound source, everyone looked in its direction.

The sound was unexpectedly coming from Su Xiaoyang.

At this moment, she blushed deeply, seemingly quite embarrassed by the sound she made.

She explained, "Just, just now I used a lot of physical strength fighting that big guy, so I’m a bit hungry..."

After saying this, Su Xiaoyang lowered her head embarrassingly.

Everyone exchanged a smile and didn’t mind.

At this moment, Han Xing noticed the few leisurely strolling little pigs on Cheng Jianyong’s territory and suddenly said, "Cheng Jianyong, those little pigs on your land are quite plump, aren’t they?"

Cheng Jianyong’s face changed, and he forced a smile, "Brother Xing, where are they plump? These are just piglets, they haven’t grown up yet. Let’s wait until they’re fat enough and then slaughter them."

At this moment, Shen Yun decided to dismantle his words, "What are you talking about Cheng Jianyong? Piglet meat is the best, whether stir-fried or boiled, the meat is so tender it can’t be beat."

Shen Yun shifted gears, "Or is it that after taking Brother Xing’s Orange Weapon, you’re unwilling to contribute even a single pig?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jianyong said gloomily, "These aren’t ordinary pigs... when they grow up, they can help me fight..."

Indeed, those pigs on Cheng Jianyong’s territory were not a breed from Blue Star.

They were a new species called Sunflower Fragrance Pigs, not only pristine in appearance but also possessing some combat ability.

Han Xing glanced over, these Sunflower Fragrance Pigs were all between levels 1~2, each with a basic skill, Spiritual Power Conversion.

[Spiritual Power Conversion]: Can slightly convert the spiritual energy contained in food into its own power, improving attributes.

This skill allowed these Sunflower Fragrance Pigs to exceed the basic attributes of ordinary monsters of the same level, giving them some combat strength.

It is said that usually, these pigs only eat food mixed with Spirit Core, quite precious indeed.

However, Shen Yun said speechlessly, "What’s the big deal about not being ordinary? There are plenty of extraordinary species in this world, yet we still end up killing them, skinning them, and eating their meat?"

Seeing that he couldn’t convince them, Cheng Jianyong could only somewhat compromise and say,

"Alright then, we’ll just eat one..."

Han Xing and Shen Yun exchanged a glance, then burst into laughter.

Then, Han Xing drew his bowstring, and the arrow shot out instantly.

The head of one little pig was pierced through, and it fell down without even a scream.

The other Sunflower Fragrance Pigs scattered in fear.

But Cheng Jianyong’s territory wasn’t that large, even if they wanted to run, there was nowhere to go.

"Haha, time to eat meat!"

Han Xing clapped his hands, then he and Shen Yun excitedly ran over and dragged the piglet back.

Cheng Jianyong looked at them gloomily.

"The pigs are so cute, why do you have to eat them..."

But, Han Xing and Shen Yun couldn’t care less about his gloom.

They quickly drained the blood and cleaned out the insides.

Han Xing took out two huge arrows and tied the piglet onto them.

One must admit, the Sunflower Fragrance Pig lived up to its name.

Even before it was over the fire, a faint fragrance was already wafting from the meat.

They could even imagine how rich the aroma would be once it was roasted, surely very enticing.

Shen Yun asked, "Brother Xing, are you planning to make a roasted suckling pig?"

"That’s right." Han Xing replied while placing Dark Fire Stones under the roasting rack.

As the number of Dark Fire Stones increased, the core temperature of the area rose, achieving an effect similar to charcoal grilling.

Under the heat of the Dark Fire Stones, the piglet’s skin gradually turned yellow.

The scent of meat began to spread.

Everyone was drawn to this peculiar fragrance, closing their eyes to savor it.

Cheng Jianyong was no longer gloomy, with saliva dripping as he eagerly watched the pig meat being turned over in Han Xing’s hand.

Shen Yun was helping on the side, occasionally brushing some oil and sprinkling seasoning.

Half an hour later.

The roasted suckling pig’s exterior was cooked to a golden yellow.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Han Xing raised the pork and announced, "Time to eat!"

He first tore off two front legs, giving them to Zhang Lianmeng and Su Xiaoyang.

The two girls exchanged a glance, then softly laughed and accepted them.

Then, Han Xing cut a few pieces of pork, stuck them on arrows, and handed them to Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong.

Han Xing also sliced a piece for himself and couldn’t wait to start tasting.

Taking a bite, the tender meat seemed to melt in his mouth.

"Wow, it’s amazing!" Han Xing gave a thumbs up.

Everyone, hearing this, began to devour heartily.

After a day of fighting, everyone was hungry.

Even the shy Su Xiaoyang and Zhang Lianmeng were holding pig trotters, gnawing on the pork without regard for their ladylike image.

"Delicious! Delicious!"

"This pork is so tasty, I’ve never eaten such a delicious pork before."

"Hey, Cheng Jianyong, save me a pig trotter, don’t eat them all!"

"Leave some for me too..."

On the territory, the sounds of people squabbling for food echoed from time to time.

Half an hour later, this roasted suckling pig had been devoured by the five of them.

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