Chapter 153: High-Level Milestone Ghost (4k)

"The 'Purple Ying Immortal Plant' you are looking for is actually dendrobium officinale; this medicinal herb has the reputation of being the head of all immortal herbs."

"Legend has it that back in the day, when Xu Fu was refining immortal pills for the First Emperor of Qin, this was the very herb he set out to sea to find."

"This herb generally grows in the Dabieshan region of southern Dongxia, or it can also be found within the borders of Baixiang; if you want it, you should be able to find it."

Bai Cangshu listened to the old professor's voice on the phone from afar and nodded at Lin Qinfu.

Lin Qinfu immediately thanked the old professor of traditional Chinese medicine, who was still in Dongxia.

He had been searching for this herb in Southeast Asia for a long time without success, and finally, he spent money to find a chamber of commerce boss, using connections to reach this old professor of traditional Chinese medicine, and at this moment, he had obtained the intelligence he wanted.

Although he knew that a medicinal herb bearing the title of "Head of Immortal Herbs" would not be cheap, for Bai Cangshu, who was occupying a manor at this time, as long as it could be bought, it was not a difficult matter.

He waved his hand, signaling Lin Qinfu to go and make the purchase.

He prepared to walk around to various places over the next two days, letting the nearby forces recognize their master, so as to create a home field for his future Paradise construction plan.

At the same time, the 【Secret Treasure: Curse Blood Homology】 had been stored in his Backpack for some time; he had to turn this item into reality by gathering the medicinal herbs as soon as possible.

Things that purify one's bloodline Constitution are best used as early as possible.

Now that the 【Purple Ying Immortal Plant】 had a lead, only the 【Undying Grass】 remained; with the hint just now, Bai Cangshu guessed that this 【Undying Grass】 was likely also an ancient name for a medicinal herb, and in modern times, it must have another name.

He asked Lin Qinfu to inquire about it while purchasing the 【Purple Ying Immortal Plant】; although it was impossible to determine whether this real-world herb could satisfy the requirements of the 【Secret Treasure: Curse Blood Homology】, the herbs bought in The Boys world had indeed all met the requirements.

Bai Cangshu guessed that although these mission worlds were derivatives, their roots all shared a commonality.

A world with a background setting like Japan, he thought, must have a high degree of commonality with the real world.

Just as Bai Cangshu guessed that certain secret cultivation methods existed in the real world, perhaps there was no such absolute distinction between the real world and the Derivative World.

Bai Cangshu lay on the second floor while Lin Qinfu went to procure herbs, contact various personnel, and inquire about the movements of nearby bandit gangs; hearing the Footwork fade away, his mind stirred, and he had already returned to his Private Space.

Before this, he had already opened the Scarlet Drop Card of that weak shooting Reincarnator under Moye; unsurprisingly, after obtaining 1 point of Agility attribute, the item did not draw anything useful.

In Bai Cangshu's view, the gap between the other party and Moye was too large; they did not look like members of a team, but rather like a lackey Moye had taken in; as for why a Reincarnator with a "tank" role in a team would choose to recruit other Reincarnators under his command, Bai Cangshu did not know.

The expansion of the Private Space was not obvious, still maintaining a size of over two hundred square meters.

However, in Moye's Private Space, he found an account book; the text used inside was Chinese, which Bai Cangshu could read very easily; it was an account book of the protection fees paid to him every month by the forces under his command.

Bai Cangshu took this item, preparing to follow the clues to completely take over the other party's territory.

After arriving at the Public Space, the quotes on the Stall had already reached several hundred.

Except for a small portion of meaningless abuse because that vial of the most precious 【Gene-Targeting Optimizer】 was suddenly taken off the shelves, most were normal and valid quotes.

Bai Cangshu returned to his Stall and made some arrangements for the quotes.

He first sold the 【Butcher's Leather Jacket】, a piece of Silver Plot Equipment, at the price of two C-rank Singularities plus 3000 Dimension Points.

The attributes of this piece of equipment were somewhat mediocre, but the quality was high enough, so the price was quite good.

Then he traded the 【Stormfront's Cape】, a piece of black-iron grade plot equipment, for a C-rank Singularity plus 5000 Dimension Points.

The quotes received for these two pieces of equipment were relatively not too high because the attributes were actually not very excellent; it was just that as plot equipment, they possessed a very high content of 【Intelligence】, so whether for repair or enhancement, the potential was relatively higher.

In the Paradise, this type of equipment is called 【Base Material】.

The item that received the most quotes was the 【Compound V】.

【Compound V】

【Quality: Rare】

【Description: A gene serum developed by Nazi scientists in The Boys and its derivative worlds, capable of causing relatively stable gene mutations in humans】

【Effect 1: Injected into infants no older than 30 days, it can make the infant highly likely (85%) to undergo stable mutation, making them an Ability User; failure will lead to deformity, genetic defects, or even death】

【Effect 2: Injected into organisms whose genes have completely set, it will forcibly cause gene mutation, making them temporarily change and combine to produce superpower genes, but this state is unstable; after a period of time, the ability disappears, and serious side effects occur, including but not limited to gene necrosis, significantly reduced life expectancy, etc.】

This was probably the most convenient way for Reincarnators to obtain Superpowers; as long as one vial of serum was injected, it was immediately like scratching a scratch-off ticket, and one could see exactly what ability their gene mutation had produced.

Although this ability was short-lived, Reincarnators were a group of "short-lived ghosts" living toward death; few people would consider things like the future.

If lucky enough to obtain a powerful Superpower, accompanied by a significant increase in Constitution, a Reincarnator would have a full opportunity to seize sufficiently high gains in the mission world, and then find a way from the Goddess to repair the genetic damage or even stabilize their Superpower.

Bai Cangshu obtained 10 vials of serum from The Boys world; this quantity far exceeded the amount usually produced by the Paradise.

Because bringing items out from a mission world had a requirement for 【Intelligence】 attachment; it was not that Reincarnators could enter The Boys world and, regardless of anything, rob a black market or other places to bring out a pile of 【Compound V】 and then mass-produce Supermen.

The 10 vials of serum carried by Bai Cangshu were equivalent to the rewards attached to that terrifyingly destructive event, mixed with the Intelligence of Homelander's death, Queen Maeve, Butcher's death, and other great changes.

These quotes were roughly divided into two categories: one was individual buyers, those Reincarnators bidding for 1 vial of serum individually, ranging from the lowest ten thousand Dimension Points to the highest B-rank Singularity, all different.

Bai Cangshu looked at the guy who bid a B-rank Singularity, codenamed 【show】, and he left a message saying he could negotiate in person; if the price was right, he was willing to buy more.

Bai Cangshu judged that this 【show】 was also likely a lone wolf with decent strength; those who could take out a B-rank Singularity were basically not mediocre people.

And the remaining category were all team buyers; these people were all prepared to buy all 10 vials of serum at once, whether for internal multiple uses or hoarding, it was very effective.

The bids from these people were mostly item exchanges; just what Bai Cangshu saw included multiple pieces of Rare and Peerless quality items and equipment.

Among them, the one that attracted Bai Cangshu the most was a Devil Fruit.

【Unidentified Devil Fruit】

【Quality: Rare and Peerless】

【Description: A product of the Pirate world and its derivative worlds, a secret treasure of the sea, the Avatar of the Sea Demon】

【Effect: After consumption, one will gain a certain ability】

Things like Devil Fruits were, for Reincarnators, no different from the cheapest way to become stronger; if lucky enough to obtain a Logia Devil Fruit, that would already allow a Reincarnator to walk through many mission worlds.

And Zoan Devil Fruits were also a huge enhancement for martial arts-type Reincarnators;

Paramecia Devil Fruits were more likely to produce some quite buggy combat effects.

This kind of thing was no different from the name "Secret Treasure."

Although it was said that it would not be lower than 100 million Beli in the Pirate World, when placed in the Paradise, it was simply a priceless treasure, and every time it appeared, it would be quickly bought away.

Bai Cangshu looked at this quote and pondered for a moment, then sent invitations to several teams at the same time, indicating that he wanted to conduct an auction. That team named 【Far East Magic Society】 was very cunning; they had not identified the 【Devil Fruit】.

For things like 【Devil Fruit】, the value after identification might very well be lower than expected, and others' demand would also decrease.

Only a Devil Fruit of unknown type and unknown ability would attract the most attention from others.

But it was precisely this "sly" way of doing things that made Bai Cangshu decide not to trade with them directly; dealing with people who are too shrewd always makes one prone to being taken advantage of.

Bai Cangshu then sold off items like 【Rare and Peerless Gem】, 【Terminator's Grip】, and 【Debt Collector】; these transactions caused both his Singularities and Dimension Points to skyrocket simultaneously.

The Singularities became: B-rank Singularity*4, C-rank Singularity*3, D-rank Singularity*3;

His Dimension Points reached a peak of 31,400 after spending 13,500 points on strengthening his clothing.

This unprecedentedly rich reserve of resources also allowed Bai Cangshu to take the opportunity to strengthen himself once more.

He first returned to the Rank Management Office, and when Knight Girl saw an acquaintance, she revealed an energetic smile, but Bai Cangshu said directly:

"I would like to consult you about 【Milestone Synthesis】."

Knight Girl nodded, looking at Bai Cangshu as if she were reading some data and information.

"To have completed so many milestones in such a short time, Reincarnator, you are quite obsessed with power."

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She went through the practiced pleasantries, then used her hands as if arranging something, adjusting the positions.

At the same time, Bai Cangshu saw the Space's prompt appear before his eyes.

【Detected that you simultaneously hold milestones such as Villain, Killer Species, and Savior (Rare and Peerless), you have obtained the unlocking methods for the following high-level milestones and titles】

【Rakshasa Ghost (Rare): Spend D-rank Singularity + 3000 Dimension Points to fuse Villain and Killer Species to obtain. After equipping, you will gain special suppression power over the Human Species and possess short-distance Flight ability, which can be enhanced by killing humans】

【Title: Evil Savior (Rare and Peerless): After spending B-rank Singularity + 10000 Dimension Points, a quest can be triggered while holding the Villain and Savior milestones. After equipping, you will gain a unique ability】 (Note: Once this quest is initiated, the Space will open a special battlefield, summoning Reincarnators who meet the criteria for a deathmatch. The difficulty is extremely high; it cannot be opened if the rating is lower than Strong-level)

"A quite rare title, though you are not yet able to enter that realm."

Just as Knight Girl said, the unlocking conditions for this title were currently gray in the prompt before Bai Cangshu, and he could not open it for the time being.

"If I fuse into the Rakshasa Ghost milestone now..."

Before Bai Cangshu could finish, Knight Girl smiled and said:

"Naturally, there is no reason to spend a cost only to become weaker; even if you become a Rakshasa Ghost, it still contains the characteristics of a Villain inside."

Bai Cangshu nodded and raised his right hand.

【You have lost D-rank Singularity*1, 3000 Dimension Points】

【You have obtained the high-level milestone: Rakshasa Ghost. Do you wish to equip it?】

"Yes."

Bai Cangshu leaped up lightly, and with a thought, intense baleful aura radiated from his body; he naturally felt that faint upward force.

Combined with his martial arts realm of handling heavy objects as if they were light, Bai Cangshu guessed that he might already be able to achieve gliding flight for a certain distance.

【tt65562877 (Black Butler) sent a contact: Someone has offered a special ability and wants to trade for your Compound V. Consider it.】

Black Butler suddenly sent a contact, and the message contained information about an Ability Scroll.

【Ability Scroll: Shun Goku Satsu (?)】

【Quality: Rare and Peerless】

【Description: The ultimate secret technique of terrifyingly strong individuals in Street Fighter and its Derivative Worlds; it hides the mystery of the True Ultimate: Isshun Sengeki】

【Learning Requirements: Strength and Agility must reach the Second Tier, must master Killing Intent Wave】

【Effect 1: Meet the learning conditions to obtain Shun Goku Satsu (A)】

【Effect 2: Meet special conditions to obtain True Shun Goku Satsu: Isshun Sengeki (S-)】

Bai Cangshu landed from the air, nodded to Knight Girl, and walked out of the Rank Management Office.

Honestly, this ability perfectly met his needs, and even the Killing Intent Wave was not out of reach for Bai Cangshu.

He had once used the negative energy brought by the Yin spirits within his body to simulate a Wave Fist similar to the Killing Intent Wave; these negative-natured energies were quite suitable for him.

At this moment, Bai Cangshu possessed both the positive energy—Qi—brought by his Lv7 Ripple Qigong and the Senluo Death Intent brought by the 【Ten Thousand Calamities Yin Spirit Yellow Springs Body】.

He no longer cared about the nature of the energy.

He sent a message.

【Who wants to trade with me?】

【tt65562877 (Black Butler) sent a contact: The team leader of Hungry Wolf Legend, Rose Tiger!】

Bai Cangshu had heard of the other party's team name; it was one of the famous ones among low-tier Reincarnators. Rose Tiger was the guy who had once clashed with that 【Kai】 who used the Wave Fist. The two of them should be considered close in strength, likely both around the upper-middle of the Strong-level.

He thought for a moment and recalled that when Liechangren introduced him to that Title-level Reincarnator 【Yuebai】, the other party pointed out that Title-level Reincarnators fought very fiercely among themselves.

It was not just the individuals fighting; the factions they belonged to, the teams under their command, etc., were all in conflict.

And at this moment, as Bai Cangshu looked again at the "big spenders" in the offer list he had received, he had vaguely realized something.

Perhaps the mid-level teams of the Space were all facing an extremely unstable situation now.

The higher the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish; the corners of Bai Cangshu's mouth curled up, and after sending the message to Black Butler, he turned and entered the Goddess Residence.

【xx53562211 (Tao Baibai) sent a contact: Tell them to come to my Private Space in half an hour to talk. Those potions are currently in high demand; let them bid.】

"How is it?"

Rose Tiger, with pink hair, asked Black Butler with a gloomy face. He originally did not want to sell an ability with such huge potential as 【Shun Goku Satsu】 to a guy like 【Tao Baibai】; the other party was rising too fast, and who knew when they might become a competitor.

But 【Flower Fairy】 intended to buy those potions alone, which made Rose Tiger see a bad sign; he had to keep 【Flower Fairy】 under his command and cut off the other party's thoughts.

Black Butler could feel Tiger's anger but still shook his head helplessly.

"Tao Baibai wants to start a bidding war..."

Boom!

In Rose Tiger's Private Space, the white jade-like floor was pierced through by a jet of energy.

(End of chapter)