Chapter 63 - 63 49 Head of the Hunter Three Association Xu Shu's Plan Please follow and recommend

63: Chapter 49: Head of the Hunter Three Association, Xu Shu’s Plan (Please follow and recommend) 63: Chapter 49: Head of the Hunter Three Association, Xu Shu’s Plan (Please follow and recommend) Having decided to temporarily avoid the sharp edge of Narrow Sleeve Guanyin, Xu Shu’s actions were very swift and purposeful. He arrived at the destination at 7:30 a.m., and the alluring flower puppet had just started work at 8:30 a.m., not yet in full swing, when he went up and concentrated on his Superman abilities without saying a word. Poor alluring flower puppet, having been a laboring monster its whole life, when had it ever suffered such indignity? In the end, it wailed softly as it collapsed, utterly powerless to resist, and was crushed by Xu Shu. The Erosion Crystal at the core of the flower was ruthlessly looted by him. … Around ten o’clock. Gu Pan, following instructions, let the other Patrol Soldiers out, directing them to remove the contents of the warehouse here, items like food and water. She, meanwhile, dragged over a cushion and sat cross-legged at the door, basking in the sun and practicing her Breathing Technique. With each breath, her energy merged seamlessly with her body, creating an appearance of exceptional natural harmony. Although she lacked the mighty powers of a Transcendent, she seemed to have reached a high level in her “realm.” This curious sight sparked the curiosity of several Patrol Soldiers who had been carrying their comrades’ bodies onto vehicles. One couldn’t help but ask, “Hey kid, what’s this Body Refining Method you’re using? I don’t think it’s one of the eight methods from the Supervision Bureau, is it?” “It’s not some Body Refining Method, just the Gu Family Breathing Technique,” Gu Pan responded without even lifting her eyelids. “The Gu Family… Oh damn,” one of the Patrol Soldiers was taken aback. Another quickly grabbed him, laughing it off: “Ah ha, turns out it’s the leader of the Hunter Association. We didn’t see Mount Tai for what it was, please forgive us.” The Patrol Soldiers hurriedly apologized and ran off, their faces a mix of dismay and embarrassment. The Gu Family did indeed have some notoriety in the D8B3 district. But it wasn’t for a good reputation. They were one of the three leaders of the “Hunter Association.” But also, they were the most savage dogs among the Judgement Department’s unofficial enforcers! They’ve been known to bite those criminals and Transcendents who had granted power. These days, the world was chaotic, and everyone’s hearts were burdened with oppression, and malevolent thoughts were sometimes inevitable. Especially after gaining power, a person’s desires and malice tend to swell. This included the soldiers of the garrison and the Patrol Army, especially the latter. Patrol Soldiers had a hard time with their tasks, running around the Wasteland all day, as tired as dogs. After being pent up outside for a long time, they occasionally passed by a refuge, full and content, and in a moment of misjudgment, they might commit minor offenses such as seducing women – it was unavoidable, right? At worst, they would just give some money afterwards. Life was tough for the refugees in the Wasteland, and the exchange of favors for goods was commonplace, wasn’t it? Wasn’t this beneficial for both parties? With no reports to the authorities, the Judgement Department wouldn’t actively investigate. After all, if the people do not report, officials do not delve; it was no big deal, it wasn’t like some Cult offering sacrifices, right? Cults were truly evil. But the Gu Family was different! Rumors often circulated in the barracks that if you had done something wrong and felt you couldn’t cover it up any longer, you’d better confess to the Judgement Department immediately. If you accept the responsibility for what you’ve done and receive whatever punishment the Judgement Department deems fit, you can move on, possibly getting out in just a year or two with good behavior. But the Gu Family was the exception. They were a group of madmen! If they learned of your misdeeds, they would not ask why or anything; they would just exterminate your entire family! Pleading on your knees would be useless! Once you committed an offense, whether it was rape or murder, if they caught you with full evidence, and you hadn’t confessed or obtained an official sentence from the Judgement Department— Congratulations, you would win a one-stop cremation service for your entire family! A crime not deserving of death? That argument might work with other leaders of the Hunter Association, but the Gu Family did not acknowledge it. What’s that? You think only the perpetrator should be punished and hope that misfortune doesn’t extend to your spouse and children? Useless! It’s too late! Once the Gu Family is on your doorstep, there’s only one way this can end! Because in their eyes, there are only two types of people: The first are the law-abiding citizens; the second, criminals whose entire families will be executed. There’s no middle ground! So, the reputation of the Gu Family was indeed not too positive. Who could guarantee they would never accidentally make a minor mistake? Their tactics of easily resorting to exterminating entire families, such a murderous intent – does that mean the brothers’ years of serving and protecting the nation count for nothing? There had been no shortage of soldiers killed by the Gu Family over the years. Gather a group for a chat, and among friends of friends of friends, you could always find one or two names of those extinguished by the Gu Family. It truly made things difficult for everyone. There were even multiple complaints lodged with the Supervision Bureau against the Gu Family’s malicious law enforcement, demanding a severe investigation, but to no avail. The response was always the same: Don’t commit crimes if you can’t face the consequences. Therefore, after Gu Pan declared her identity, the Patrol Soldiers all walked away with awkward expressions. Gu Pan didn’t care. Sёarᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, she had mentioned it deliberately just because she didn’t want to engage in conversation with them. “Not back yet…” Gu Pan shielded her eyes and looked up at the sun with a hint of worry in her eyes. Just then, a vehicle appeared in her field of vision; it was Xu Shu returning. As Xu Shu approached without any visible injuries, for some reason, Gu Pan breathed a sigh of relief. “Did you manage to kill the whale?” Gu Pan asked casually. “Of course.” Xu Shu patted the cloth bag hanging at his waist as if to prove his proper conduct: “The Erosion Crystal is in here too.” A faint green light glimmered through the bag, causing Gu Pan’s pupils to contract. An elite-level monster? But its level probably wasn’t that high, right? But this guy, his strength was increasing. He was only level 6, wasn’t he? Damn it, they still used my name… “Hey, why is your face so red?” Gu Pan suddenly asked. Xu Shu’s figure shuddered, and he replied with a cold and evasive tone, “Exorcism, guarding the Human Clan, with some achievements under my belt, a sense of pride naturally arises within, is it any wonder my face glows with a rosy light? Don’t ask too many questions! Mind your own business.” “Exorcism… uh, alright.” What’s he in such a hurry for? Gu Pan couldn’t figure it out and turned to ask, “So, are we setting out now?” “Of course, are all the things ready?” “I’ve packed all the supplies we can take.” “Then let’s set off, head to the shelter up north first, but I need to take a bath before we go.” “A bath?” “One cannot hit the road with a body full of sweat,” Xu Shu couldn’t help but reach down and scratch his groin, “Sticky and uncomfortable, a bath is non-negotiable.” “Well, alright then.” Gu Pan was suspicious, knowing there must be another reason, but did not inquire further. We were already friends, but everyone’s privacy should not be probed too deeply. Like how no one asked why I, despite leaving, still carried a soup bowl with me, so it’s even… Wait, why am I carrying it?! Gu Pan looked down at the soup bowl beside her, shining brightly, and her expression changed repeatedly. She wanted to discard it, but couldn’t bring herself to do it. What if… what if next time I encounter some trouble, and get trapped, I’ll need it, won’t I? She convinced herself. Xu Shu didn’t notice her small expression but said, “You guys get ready, wait for me fifteen minutes,” and then he hurried toward the washroom. He had only two purposes for taking a bath. One was for leveling up, simply exercising while consuming this thirteen-level Erosion Crystal, which was the most important thing—because the stronger his capabilities, the safer he felt. On the other hand, well, a bath was really necessary; it’s all that plant’s fault, being a plant it’s very juicy, making Xu Shu uncomfortable to death. — — After absorbing the Erosion Crystal, finishing his sit-ups, and washing off the filth, especially from his thighs, Xu Shu was not very pleased with his gain. He opened the leveling network and glanced at his current attributes. *Leveling Network *Gu Pan (Tai Chu), First-tier Warrior *Contribution: 13 [Curse Seal: Warrior (Legend) 9/20] Why only one level? Damn alluring flower puppet, it was useless. Xu Shu had hoped to level up to at least ten-level, to see if he could gain another skill. The upgrade was disappointing, having only gone up one level. Though the Contribution points had increased by two, indicating that the first-rank green-named monster was a little more valuable than the white-named monster, it was only by a little. “Well, that’s it, there are no monsters left around here, and staying in the prison will only hinder my path to leveling up. It’s time to find a new place to start afresh.” “Hope the shelter in the north brings me some surprises!” Xu Shu stood up, got dressed, and was now clear that the situation around the prison, where one could encounter a monster every ten steps, was a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. On the Wasteland, it’s common for monsters to rush in, often in large numbers. But the problem was, the Wasteland is too vast, and even with so many monsters coming in, they are scattered around wandering, and with the Patrol Team’s occasional sweep, they are not really that easy to encounter. You still need to form a group and go beyond the borders to find a place to grind monsters for quick leveling up. Now the most crucial thing was to reach level twelve; without getting to twelve-level, you can’t even form a group or privately chat, making it really restrictive in all aspects. “So bloody hell, who on earth set up this twelve-level restriction?” Xu Shu was speechless. He checked Lu Bingwei’s medicine chest and took stock of the assets he had now secured. The most valuable was this resurrection pill, which was said to be worth at least one million if sold. Plus Black Widow’s remnants, which were probably also quite valuable, being the materials of an Epic monster, depended on whether others recognized its value. Xu Shu wasn’t sure how much it was worth. Better to keep it for now and see later, avoiding being taken advantage of by someone more knowledgeable and getting a lower price than deserved. Additionally, there were the materials dropped by the alluring flower puppet when it died. What Xu Shu held in his hand was precisely the material dropped by the alluring flower puppet after death, a large and peculiar-looking petal. It was tough and hard to tear, and by its shape, it looked a bit like… lace underwear. Damn, it’s not just similar, it is lace underwear! “The material dropped by a green-named monster can’t be worth much, but maybe it could be sold to some perverted rich person? I’ll try after I get back.” He planned to convert these items into cash, intending to use the money to buy Erosion Crystals for leveling up. Of course, he also needed to set aside some for his family to pay the living tax in the safety zone. The rest of the money could be used to buy the lowest grade Erosion Crystals for 40,000 yuan each, enough to purchase over twenty of them. Currently at nine-level, it should be enough to get to twelve-level. “It’s just a matter of where to buy them. All the official organizations have channels to recycle Erosion Crystals, but I’ve never seen them for sale anywhere. Ah, what a headache!” “I’ll just wait for tomorrow’s Tai Chu Scroll refresh to see the simulated situation!” “Speaking of which, a single legendary drop of a title, three full drops of Mystical Chapter, and what about those other two? Could they directly drop Erosion Crystals? Maybe I’ll try it tomorrow?” Xu Shu finished counting his spoils of war without further delay, and exited to join up with Gu Pan and the Patrol Soldiers. Having him, the Transcendent, as their backbone, the Patrol Soldiers naturally felt a bit bolder, though still relatively cautious. Although Xu Shu stressed again and again to drive confidently, they still did not dare to be careless. Also, the road conditions on the Wasteland were poor, occasionally forcing them to take long detours, avoid collapsed buildings, or steer clear of what once were highways but had inexplicably turned into hills or lakes, so they did not travel very fast. The thirty-kilometer straight line distance ended up taking more than two hours. By two in the afternoon, the group finally reached the northern shelter.