[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273868,4446,"Chapter 10: The Desire for Strength","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>After Su Xiao slashed through both men, he immediately noticed a faint red health bar appearing above Ouka’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say, this must be Ouka’s remaining health—his blade had pierced Ouka’s spine, leaving him in a pseudo-dead state, not truly dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pseudo-death means the body has lost all capacity to resist, yet the brain remains alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Su Xiao’s first time seeing a health bar; when he killed the black-market merchant earlier, he’d shot him in the head—no health bar had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The health bar is clearly a benefit of partial dataization, allowing him to judge whether an enemy is dead and estimate their remaining health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ouka’s current health is roughly 5%, already on the brink of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling the long blade from the back of Ouka’s skull, Su Xiao switched his grip from reverse to normal and slashed downward at Ouka’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squelch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed several meters high; a few drops splattered onto Su Xiao’s cheeks, making him appear chillingly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this strike, Ouka’s head flew off, and the health bar vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You killed Head Guard Brandon Ouka】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Brandon Ouka was an official of the Goia Kingdom. You gained 3.6% of the World Source. Total World Source acquired: 5.7%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your talent ‘Soul Eater’ activates, permanently increasing Mana by 10 points. Current Mana: 75.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your talent ‘Soul Eater’ activates, permanently increasing Mana by 1 point. Current Mana: 76.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao merely glanced briefly at the consecutive prompts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Ouka had granted him World Source—something Su Xiao hadn’t expected. If he killed stronger enemies, the amount of World Source gained would rise accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he killed Marine Admiral Sakazuki or the Four Emperors like Red-Haired Shanks, the World Source gained would surely be an absurd number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, it was only a thought—he could never encounter such powerful beings, and even if he did, he wouldn’t attack, for that would be suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of World Source was still unclear; the Lunhuileyuan  had only hinted that it related to his reward upon completing his mission and leaving the Pirate World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This so-called reward must be the key to his strengthening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pirate World certainly had many ways to grow stronger, but all required time—he had only seventy-two hours, and now less than sixty remain. Just completing his mission within the deadline would be lucky enough; Su Xiao had no time to consider anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Devil Fruits, those godlike artifacts, Su Xiao hadn’t even considered them—without a solid foundation of strength, one had no right to seek or seize a Devil Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely an ordinary person with slightly enhanced physical attributes, fundamentally inferior to the strong ones of the Pirate World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, Su Xiao’s first world should never have been One Piece, such a high-risk realm—it was solely because of his Hunter identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation was like throwing a level-1 novice into a high-level map, where every minor enemy was a boss to Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao had already surpassed ordinary limits to reach this point; any ordinary Qiyuezhe  would likely have died at the Scrap Terminal outside the Goia Kingdom capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving aside the World Source gained, the Mana he acquired left him utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no ability to consume Mana at all—even if he had more, it was meaningless, offering no combat benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything is hard at the start; he must rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating above Ouka’s corpse was a white treasure chest, identical to the one he had opened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao picked up the chest and directly placed it into his storage space, then quickly left the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now a guard—this identity was crucial to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, if anyone discovered he had killed Head Guard Ouka, he would become a fugitive of the Goia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, not only would completing his mission be impossible, but evading the Goia Kingdom soldiers’ pursuit would leave Su Xiao overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool night wind stirred Su Xiao’s black hair, gradually diluting the bloodstained odor on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the same residential house where he had bathed that day, Su Xiao checked his earlier warning setup—a short twig and several strands of hair—no one had come; it was safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the house, Su Xiao didn’t turn on the lights. Instead, he sat in the pitch-black bedroom and pulled out the treasure chest gained from killing Ouka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Treasure Chest (White). Open?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the chest, a necklace appeared directly in Su Xiao’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You opened the Treasure Chest (White). Obtained the following items】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained 300 Park Coins】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained Wife’s Locket】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wife’s Locket (White)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Origin: One Piece, Garrett Gem Company\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Category: Jewelry (Jewelry items are rare)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durability: None. (Jewelry items have no durability and require no repair)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipment Requirement: Anyone may wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect: Strength +1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rating: 8. (Note: White equipment ratings range from 1 to 10; those rated 10 are marked ‘Rare’ and gain special attributes.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: I love you, just as you loved those little lovers—Ouka’s suicide wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Price: 1600 Park Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching the necklace in his hand, Su Xiao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally, finally found a way to grow stronger—this gemstone necklace actually increased his Strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, calmed himself, and fastened the 【Wife’s Locket】 around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking his profile again, his Strength had risen from 6 to 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm current flowed into his body; Su Xiao clearly felt his strength had surged dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increasing Strength to 7 wasn’t merely a one-sixth boost—it was a massive leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant each point increase in attribute brought profound changes, far from simple addition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Lunhuileyuan  is truly a miraculous place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao clenched his fist, knuckles cracking; powerful energy surged within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden surge of strength intoxicated him, yet he remained clear-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao knew well: the necklace’s strength boost was external—his own strength hadn’t increased. Once he removed the necklace, his Strength attribute would drop again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joy of increased Strength did not cloud Su Xiao’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately realized: this locket was Ouka’s item, possibly recognizable by others—if so, trouble would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Xiao fretted, he suddenly noticed a tiny line of text appearing in his vision, almost imperceptible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Open Hidden Equipment Function? This function costs 100 Park Coins and is permanent.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao didn’t yet understand the purchasing power of 100 Park Coins, but every coin in his hand was earned at the cost of his life—precious beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this function was extremely practical; Su Xiao activated it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hidden Equipment Function activated. You may freely hide equipped items. Weapon-type equipment cannot be hidden.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The locket around his neck gradually vanished—but the Strength bonus remained. Su Xiao was thoroughly satisfied; the 100 Park Coins were well spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first entered the Lunhuileyuan , Su Xiao had doubted: what purpose did this unknown, powerful entity serve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the current situation, as long as he completed his mission, the Lunhuileyuan  would reward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the Lunhuileyuan  intended to harm him, Su Xiao no longer cared much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that it had restored his fatal injuries and transported him to the One Piece world proved its immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao had no habit of worrying needlessly—if the Lunhuileyuan  wanted to harm him, why bother saving him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was merely using him, he could still gain benefits—benefits he could never obtain in the real world: the power to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, after completing his first mission, he would understand the Lunhuileyuan  better. For now, growing stronger was the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weakness is the original sin—Su Xiao understood this deeply. If he had been strong enough back then, he could have prevented that tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodstained white floor, the shattered remains, and that…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao forcibly cut off the memory, his dark eyes wide open in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying awake without sleep, Su Xiao forced himself to rest—tomorrow held many tasks; proper rest would keep him sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was now open. If everything proceeded smoothly, Su Xiao was confident he could kill the King of the Goia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only kill him, but escape unharmed—he was executing a mission, not acting as the Lunhuileyuan ’s assassin; there was a fundamental difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassins were merely disposable tools; Su Xiao had a clear goal.\u003C\u002Fp>",1370,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2b01d38592b3c62ab771d221781d999944acf8bedae53aca2b28e137d3503397","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-11","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-9",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]