"Anger!"

    The distorted and sinister whisper slipped into his spirit like a seed. The man abruptly raised his head, only to find no one around. When he realized the meaning of the words, a crimson light filled his eyes, and he dashed madly into the house, shouting his wife''s name.

    But as he kicked open the bedroom door, he saw his wife''s head lying on the bed at a bizarre angle. Her eyes, filled with disbelief and despair, were hollow and staring at him, instantly shattering the last shred of his sanity!

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    A beast-like wailing of despair and madness came from behind. The bystanders around Zhu Haomiao were startled and instinctively looked towards the source of the sound. Only the young man, cloaked in a black hood, walked away without looking back.

    [Lust] +800

    [Lust]: LV.1→LV.4 (200/500)

    [Essence] +4

    [Body] +3

    [Qi] +2

    [Strength] +1

    Feeling the mysterious energy pouring into his body from the void, Zhu Haomiao''s eyes, hidden in the shadow of his hood, were momentarily dazed as he observed the intense changes in the [Book of Black], involuntarily curling his lips.

    Indeed, the nutrition of a Silver Peak Level warrior is rich, with protein five times that of beef!

    Crunch~

    As he savored the moment, a new surge of power, like scorching magma, was injected into his body.

    [Anger] +150

    [Anger]: LV.0→LV.2 (10/200)

    [Strength] +2

    [Dexterity] +1

    It seems that Original Sin and strength aren''t in absolute proportion. Even ordinary people, when angered to insanity, can provide a large amount of "experience."

    Just like those greedy colonial merchants deserving of being hanged on lamp posts—weak in strength, but not lacking in [greed]...

    Feeling a certain understanding, Zhu Haomiao rubbed his chin with interest and walked unhurriedly towards the [Yanhuang Armory].

    Behind him, some bold onlookers had already discovered the hellish crime scene following the howling, and simultaneously let out sharp screams.

    "Call the police!!!"

    .................

    [Yanhuang Armory]

    "Finished the mission? That was quick..."

    Feng Zhaobai tapped his tablet deftly, transferring 100 virtual points into Zhu Haomiao''s account.

    Seeing his straightforward action without a word, Zhu Haomiao''s expression turned peculiar.

    "You confirmed receipt just based on my word? You won''t send anyone to verify?"

    Upon hearing this, Feng Zhaobai laughed as he explained.

    "Our intelligence network in this world is just a framework. We can only prioritize major events. There''s no need to waste manpower verifying small matters like this."

    "Besides... do you know about credit scores?"

    Hearing this familiar term, Zhu Haomiao''s expression became even more peculiar.

    Goodness, they''ve even got credit scores here?!

    Feng Zhaobai patted his shoulder, his face full of encouraging smiles.

    "You have a pretty high credit score. As long as there are no trust issues, many processes can be greatly simplified."

    Having said that, Feng Zhaobai put away his casual smile, looked seriously at Zhu Haomiao, and extended his hand.

    "Congratulations on completing your first life mission and officially becoming a member of the Chinese Transcendent."

    "Uh... thank you."

    After shaking hands with Feng Zhaobai, Zhu Haomiao eagerly commenced his "shopping."

    "Senior Brother Feng, can I purchase cultivation techniques now?"

    "Of course, are you buying the third layer of all four cultivation techniques?"

    "Yes."

    "Alright, each item costs 20 virtual points, totaling 80 points. You''ll have 20 points left. Do you want anything else?"

    "Hmm..."

    Zhu Haomiao pondered for a moment and decided to exchange for another basic force technique.

    A pure [Stacked Waves Strength] is strong but only suited for direct confrontations: straightforward and forceful, dismantling the enemy''s defense with irresistible power.

    In Zhu Haomiao''s perspective, this combat style seemed somewhat cumbersome.

    "Want something more flexible and varied?"

    Upon hearing Zhu Haomiao''s request, Feng Zhaobai couldn''t help but frown slightly.

    "Usually, [Stacked Waves Strength] is combined with [Storage Explosion]; these two basic forces have a good affinity and fit well stylistically, even with a [Heroic Destiny] possible simultaneous usage..."

    "But the flexible and varied [Gale Force] and [Stacked Waves Strength] are fundamentally different in law. Using them simultaneously is very challenging. Are you sure you want to dual cultivate these two basic forces?"

    "I''m sure!"

    Perhaps influenced by [Pride], Zhu Haomiao had a mysterious confidence, as if nothing was impossible for him in this world.

    Seeing his assured and confident demeanor, Feng Zhaobai could only secretly sigh.

    Barriers that ordinary people struggle to overcome in a lifetime seem naturally simple to him...

    Truly a monster of the [Abyss Level]...

    "Then please give me your [Dragon Emblem]."

    No longer attempting to persuade him, Feng Zhaobai took Zhu Haomiao''s [Dragon Emblem] and personally completed the procedures for him.

    "The triple layer of four cultivation techniques plus the first and second layers of [Gale Force] in total consumed 95 points. You have 5 points of contribution remaining."

    "Thank you, Senior Brother Feng."

    Taking back his [Dragon Emblem], Zhu Haomiao eagerly focused his mind, carefully sensing the cultivation techniques recorded within.

    When he snapped back to reality, Feng Zhaobai had already vanished, leaving him alone in the reception room.

    "Tsk... I guess Senior Brother Feng has been very busy lately... It might be related to that incident with the cultist last time..."

    Mumbling to himself, Zhu Haomiao left the [Yanhuang Armory], heading familiarly to his usual hotel, preparing to thoroughly digest the substantial gains from this period.

    .................

    Ding~

    The sparkling gold coins collided gently in the air, spiraling down onto the pages of the [Book of Black], creating gentle water-like ripples.

    After consuming 3 [greed coins], a certain cultivation technique recorded on the book page emitted a soft glow. Nearly two years of virtual memory poured into Zhu Haomiao''s mind like a flood, overwhelming him with daze.

    It was as if he had truly experienced two memorable years in an instant: training in the summer heat, enduring the winter cold, practicing diligently every day, finally achieving a breakthrough today!

    He carefully savored the mysterious memories, and after a long while, completely integrated them into his soul, bit by bit, returning to clarity in his eyes.

    [Big Toad Qi]: LV.2 (Skilled)→LV.3 (Mastery)

    [Essence] +1

    [Qi] +1

    [God] +1

    Shaking his head, Zhu Haomiao forcefully slapped his cheeks to fully awaken himself.

    Then, following his remembered experience, the youth slowly took a long, deep breath.

    Hiss~

    The gentle inhaling sound lasted for over a minute as Zhu Haomiao''s chest and abdomen slowly swelled, resembling a massive toad crouched on the ground.

    Upon reaching the inhaling limit, the youth held his breath, concentrating, and activated the Inner Qi within his visceral organs, cleansing the meridians and viscera of impurities and toxins.