CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 53, ACTUALLY, I AM STILL VERY PURE_1

Alice continued, "From now on, you’d best save some Score. You’re at Level 20, but once you reach Level 30, you’ll need to upgrade your equipment. Silver-grade equipment is quite good, but it’s still meant for Level 20. The value of equipment that has been Upgraded by a certain amount goes without saying. It’s best to have equipment with Set Attributes, as their value will be higher.

"Besides essential Skills, you should save your Skill points. Slaying monsters doesn’t require too many Skills; often, just one Skill is enough.

"After achieving your First-stage class, the higher the difficulty you choose, the better, as the rewards will also be greater. This is of utmost importance. Only with greater rewards will your future development be more promising. Moreover, monsters become even more terrifying after the First-stage class."

He was aware of this. In Naga Fissure, there were many Heroes of First-stage class, all around thirty years old. The reason they were still First-stage at thirty was due to the low increase in First-stage rewards. A simple mission rewards 10 points to Four Dimensions, while a Hell-level difficulty mission rewards 50 points. The difference between them was a formidable 160 points to Four Dimensions. Without the ability to face high-intensity monsters later on, one could only become a salted fish.

Heroes are either on the road to leveling up or on the road to upgrading their equipment. In short, everything is for the purpose of enhancing one’s strength.

Jiang Qiu said, "Although the academy doesn’t have personal instructors, we do have Virtual Linkage Technology. You should familiarize yourself with its operation. Fighting monsters isn’t just about rushing in recklessly. It’s not just about Tank Knights taking the brunt, Magicians hiding behind to cast Magic, and Archers taking opportunistic shots.

"The five of us here are all capable of single-handedly defeating monsters of the same Level. I hope you don’t rely solely on your Skills, but on yourself. This is also very important."

"I understand."

"Good that you understand. I was afraid that after awakening your Talent, you’d forget that while Skills and equipment are important, the most vital element is one’s own tactical judgment in combat."

Alice said with a smile, "Let’s eat. After dinner, we should hit the road."

Muriel took a carrot from her bodice and took a bite. Jiang Chen knew this loli was from the Vampire clan. Aren’t vampires supposed to drink blood? Why the fondness for carrots?

Muriel looked at Jiang Chen and offered the carrot to him, smiling, "Please, have a carrot."

"I don’t eat carrots."

Who knows if this carrot even has any taste.

Muriel whispered, "Next time you come back, I’ll let you try it."

Jiang Chen was confused. "What?"

Muriel rolled her eyes at him. You’ve been sneaking peeks several times now, and you’re still pretending to be clueless? Believe it or not, one carrot from me will have you crying for mercy.

CRUNCH, CRUNCH...

Muriel bit fiercely into the carrot. Jiang Chen instinctively felt a chill run down his spine... and lower.

"Ah... there are still some advantages."

"When the All Gods close one door for him, they open a window."

"But this window is a bit too big!"

"I know you are all jealous of me."

Alice said sternly, "Eat. Enough chattering. Jiang Chen, don’t mind them. I’ve spoiled them; they go crazy at the sight of any man."

Jiang Chen coughed. "Actually, you’ve all misunderstood. I’m still very pure."

The four of them stared at Jiang Chen in surprise. Then, they burst out laughing.

HAHA...

Pure my ass!

「Great Hall」

Jiang Chen was focused on the mission board.

"Hanna, the Light Legion’s Leader, has arrived."

"She’s so pretty! If only we could join the Light Legion."

"Don’t even think about it. We’re new recruits and simply don’t qualify. We need to be at least Level 20 to join a Legion."

"After achieving our First-stage class, we’ll be able to establish our own Legions."

"This is where missions for new recruits are posted. What is the Light Legion doing here?"

"They can’t possibly be recruiting here!"

Jiang Chen turned around and happened to see Hanna walking towards him, followed by a group of Legion members, an impressive entourage indeed. The others hurriedly made way.

Hanna said with a smile, "Jiang Chen, we meet again."

"What, you missed me already?"

"Let me get straight to the point. How about joining my Light Legion? I can find people to train with you so you can level up faster."

"Why me?"

"It’s simple. You made it through the ninth level of the Tower of Trial, which proves your strength. I know your sister is with the Dark Legion, but the Dark Legion only has five members. Even if you join them, they can’t help you level up. I’m different. I can find people to help you level up, quickly enhancing your power. I don’t have any major issues with your sister; it’s just a little friction. Not only that, but I can also help you earn Score more quickly, provide you with the necessary materials, and ensure you get your equipment as soon as possible."

Hanna laid out her terms. They were exceedingly tempting, offering not just help with leveling up but also a way to earn Score. In the entire Shenlong Academy, Score was a necessity.

Jiang Chen smiled; it turned out this woman was here to recruit him.

However, Jiang Chen had no desire to join any Legion. After all, joining one meant abiding by numerous rules, and Jiang Chen was not one to be constrained by regulations.

"Oh my God, she came for him!"

"He’s so lucky to have the Legion’s Leader looking out for him. I’m so jealous!"

"Stop being jealous. He’s an incredibly impressive student for passing the ninth level of the Tower of Trial. He’s much better than us."

"Do you think he will join?"

"He surely will! With such favorable terms, only a fool wouldn’t join."

The other students cast envious glances his way.

"I refuse."

Hanna asked, puzzled, "Why? If it’s just because of the minor friction between your sister and me, that’s not an issue."

"You want to hear the reason?"

"Yes."

"My story is a bit long, and you wouldn’t be able to withstand the torment of time."

Hanna: (⊙o⊙)...

Everyone: (⊙o⊙)...

This guy actually dared to tease the Light Legion’s Leader, a powerful figure who has achieved her First-stage class!

Hanna sneered, "Very well. I’ll remember you. I hope your sword is just as long."

With that, Hanna, along with her entourage, turned and left.

Jiang Chen certainly didn’t want to get involved with Hanna, nor did he wish to join the Light Legion. On the very first day, Hanna had threatened him in front of Jiang Qiu; this was something he couldn’t tolerate.

A little friction between the Light Legion and the Dark Legion? Who would believe that? I certainly don’t think it’s just a minor issue. Often, small frictions can lead to war, especially in these Different Worlds. If they aren’t friends, then they’re enemies. And when it comes to enemies, there’s no need for weakness.

Jiang Chen considered his current situation.

First, I have to raise my Level. Second, I need to take on missions and earn Score to prepare for Level 30 equipment. After that, it’s advancing my Level further, waiting to undergo the First-stage class advancement after Level 50. But before all that, I need to go to the tenth floor of the Tower of Trial and defeat the Bai Yun’s Phantom to improve my own abilities. This isn’t about upgrading Skills or equipment, but about improving my own reaction speed, until I can slay the Demonic Tree Monster on my own, rather than relying on a 40-meter-long Sword Qi.

Having figured this out, Jiang Chen returned to his residence.

「Elsewhere」

"Hanna, you’re just going to let that kid off?"

"Legion Leader, that boy disrespected you so brazenly! We can’t let him off. Otherwise, I’ll send someone to kill him."

"That kid is too arrogant and doesn’t know his place. He needs a lesson he’ll never forget."

"A lesson? We might as well just kill him. It’s only the Dark Legion; they just have five members."

Hanna shook her head. "Forget it. Young people are proud and ambitious. He won’t join any Legion, which is actually an advantage for us. Perhaps in the future, I might even need his help."

Need his help? That kid?

Those around her didn’t understand why Hanna would say such a thing. So he passed the Tower of Trial? That’s nothing particularly praiseworthy.