Chapter 1600: Persistence and Nen

Chapter 1600 -66: Persistence and Nen

Beside the roaring campfire, Bubu Wang flipped the roasting mushrooms, occasionally sprinkling some seasoning. The mushrooms, torn open and skewered, sizzled on the fire, and the enticing juices dripped into the flames.

With a slightly pale face, Su Xiao put down the hammer and picked up a small high-frequency oscillation chainsaw. Looking at the tools beside him, it seemed less like he was repairing a car and more like fixing a tank. In reality, he was fixing A Mu—or rather, treating A Mu’s injuries.

A Mu’s skull had a severe comminuted fracture. Fortunately, its core array map was within its chest, which had stronger defense.

“Moo~”

A Mu let out a mournful cry, causing Bubu Wang by the fire to shiver and avert its gaze.

“It’s basically fine now.”

Su Xiao applied some potion to A Mu’s head. A Mu sat up from the ground; compared to the physical pain, the disappointment in its heart was even more distressing.

“A Mu, lost.”

A Mu spoke in a muffled voice, sounding very downcast. Su Xiao patted its shoulder.

“Dinner time.”

“Mm.”

A Mu moved closer, while Bubu Wang made a helpless face, unable to deal with the carefree iron-blooded fierce bull.

After hastily eating some roasted mushrooms, the team of man, dog, and bull continued on their journey. There were enemies tracking them, which was evident from the traps Su Xiao had set along the way.

Before leaving, Su Xiao buried two alchemy bombs under the campfire. Seeing this, Bubu Wang happily ran up and stuck a wooden placard in front of the fire, leaving a small note and conveniently moving the bombs under the placard.

‘There are bombs in the fire, do not touch!’

Half an hour after Su Xiao and the others left.

Boom!

Charcoal flew, and sparks soared high. A figure with dark skin all over staggered back in the flames.

“Cunning scoundrel!”

Zang Ge wiped the black ash from his face. Seeing those crooked words earlier had made him furious; this was the fifth time he had been trapped.

A few kilometers away, Bubu Wang looked back at the faintly visible firelight and sighed. The enemy was too straightforward, and tricking such an enemy made its conscience twinge with guilt.

By this time, Su Xiao was already at the southern border, and moving forward would take him to the Central Plains. He glanced at his task list; the side mission “Mission Hunter” was completed, earning him 10,000 points of Holy Healing Church reputation. As for the hidden mission “The Fall of the Mo Yi Family,” it wasn’t completed, as Misfortune was still alive.

Su Xiao had no time to kill Misfortune, although he had the capability to do so. Even though 1 Golden Ability Point was precious, some things cannot be forced. In his current state, being besieged by Misfortune and Zang Ge would mean certain death.

Crossing the southern border, Su Xiao made haste towards Holy Healing City. Compared to taking a carriage, his speed on foot was several times faster, although stamina consumption was an issue.

The next day at noon, an exhausted Su Xiao arrived in Holy Healing City. On the bustling streets, he headed straight for the Holy Healing Church Headquarters.

“Have you heard? There’s a Black Witch in the city.”

“Impossible, this is Holy Healing City.”

Amidst the civilians’ chatter on the streets, Su Xiao entered the Holy Healing Church Headquarters. As soon as he stepped inside, he saw several Witch Hunters negotiating with Shirley at the counter.

Shirley’s smile remained gentle as always. Her hand moved beside her ear, tucking the stray hair behind it. When she inadvertently glanced around, she saw Su Xiao entering the headquarters.

The moment she saw Su Xiao, Shirley was visibly startled. She put down the bounty order in her hand and leaned forward to the counter.

“Did you succeed…?”

Shirley’s voice trembled a little; Su Xiao returning to the Holy Healing Church Headquarters signified many things.

“Succeeded.”

“What about Lord Carmen and the others…”

Shirley had already guessed, but she still asked, harboring a faint hope.

“All dead, died at the Mud Altar.”

“Is that so.”

Shirley slowly sat down and picked up the bounty order on the table.

“Dear Witch Hunters, I’ll leave this commission to you.”

As Shirley handed over the bounty order, tears rolled down her cheeks. The deceased were gone, but the witch hunt must continue.

“Miss Shirley, our issue isn’t urgent. Maybe you should take a break first.”

The few White Level Witch Hunters at the counter didn’t look pleased. They had just heard a terrifying piece of news: Senator Carmen had fallen in battle!

“M’lady Witch Hunters, here you go.”

Shirley exerted force on the bounty order, creating slight creases.

“Ah, alright.”

A female Witch Hunter took the bounty order. She had never seen Shirley, the little goddess, with such an expression before—that smiling yet tearful visage… it gave her chills.

It wasn’t Shirley’s expression that was frightening, but her conviction—that no matter who fell in battle, the witch hunt must continue.

Carmen, Blood Bear, Drunkard, not a single one at the Witch’s Grave was a good person. Some were fanatics, some were cruel, some were vicious. But for the sake of their beliefs, they would unhesitatingly turn into evil spirits and perish with their enemies.

“Welcome back, Lord Cuchulainn Bai Ye, and thank you for your hard work.”

Shirley wiped the tears from her face and smiled at Su Xiao.

“Mm.”

Su Xiao stepped onwards to the upper floors. He wouldn’t stay long since a very persistent Void creature was still pursuing them from behind, unwilling to give up even after being caught in traps over a dozen times.

Su Xiao headed straight to the fourth floor’s Camp Shop, confidently pushing open the shop’s broken wooden door. He exchanged for two items.

[Current Holy Healing Church Reputation: 38,590 points.]

[You have spent 35,000 Holy Healing Church reputation points. You have obtained the Holy Recitation Suit (Light Gold).]

[You have spent 2,000 Holy Healing Church reputation points. You have obtained 1 Soul Crystal (Large).]

[You have spent 1,500 Holy Healing Church reputation points. You have obtained 5% Curse Resistance, current Curse Resistance: 78.9% (exceeding limit by 3.9% acquired through Camp Shop; the regular method of obtaining Curse Resistance has a maximum limit of 75%).]

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After glancing at his remaining 90 Holy Healing Church reputation points, Su Xiao turned and left. Given the current situation, his previous risky endeavor was entirely worth it.

When exchanging for the Holy Recitation Suit, Su Xiao could almost see the simultaneously bitter and delighted face of God Emperor and Crazy Fox. Among large adventure groups that had good relations with Su Xiao, only God Emperor was left. Naturally, he would prioritize God Emperor when selling the Ascension Set.

With the Holy Recitation Suit in hand, Su Xiao wouldn’t stop until he made God Emperor and Crazy Fox question their very existence. If pricing led to enmity, it was totally unlikely—other large adventure groups might be willing to be taken advantage of, but Su Xiao wouldn’t give them the chance.

The Holy Recitation Suit = Ascension Healer = key moment super-strong group healing + buffs + defense. It’s a trump card that could potentially help God Emperor Adventure Group avoid a wipeout crisis.

As for keeping the Holy Recitation Suit, that was impossible. Su Xiao wouldn’t use it, nor could Bubu Wang. It merely had healing abilities but wasn’t genuinely part of the Healing System. As for A Mu… it was better to spare him.

Quickly leaving the Holy Healing Church Headquarters, Su Xiao exited the city within minutes. Holding a map in his hand, he headed north—Death Land was located in the North Border.