Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

After learning the basic information, Su Zhisu did not immediately apply to use the Upgrade House.

He needs to resolve the issues of funding and accommodation first.

Following instructions, he went to the official trading area next to the guild.

There are several shops here displaying different guild logos.

Su Zhisu walked into a shop that looked quite large and had a signboard with a gold-refining crucible logo – "Mysterious Treasures Shop".

The store shelves are stocked with various materials, medicines, scrolls and equipment.

A well-dressed, middle-aged shopkeeper wearing gold-rimmed glasses came forward to greet them.

"Welcome to the Rare Treasure Shop. What would you like to do with me?"

Su Zhisu said directly, "I'm selling some materials."

He retrieved the [Deep Diver (Juvenile) (Complete Specimen)] and the [Energy Absorbing Anemone (Complete Specimen)].

These two spoils from the Sea of ​​Strange Things are relatively well-preserved. Although the strange power they contain has been purified, they are still valuable as special materials.

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up immediately when he saw the two items.

He examined it carefully, and was particularly impressed by the specimen of the Deep Diver (juvenile).

"Very well preserved! A significant amount of its energy and activity remains! A great product!"

After some haggling, Su Zhisu finally received a small bag of heavy conch coins engraved with conch and anchor patterns from the two specimens.

A total of seven gold and twenty silver (one gold = one hundred silver = one thousand copper).

This money would be enough for him to live in Hydeland for quite some time.

Afterwards, Su Zhisu rented a single room facing the street at "Seaman's House," a clean-looking inn near the Adventurers' Guild, and prepaid for ten days' room.

The room wasn't large, but it was fully equipped, had a private bathroom, and the window faced the square, providing good natural light.

The rooms had a more lived-in feel than the reception area.

After settling into her accommodation, Su Zhisu sat on a wooden chair by the window, looking down at the bustling crowd in the square below.

"The reef area... is more chaotic and complicated than expected."

"We can't completely trust what that one-eyed old man says, but the directions 'Old Port Cliff' and 'Abandoned Alchemy Workshop' should be correct."

"It's dangerous there, and it might be under surveillance. It wouldn't be wise to go there rashly."

"Registration to the Adventurers' Guild... the Ascension Room... this start-up capital..."

"The clues about Liliana Thea are clear, but I need greater strength to deal with the potential risks."

"The most important thing right now is to complete the promotion and job change. Strength is the foundation for exploring the unknown."

He felt the power surging within him, reaching a critical point.

"It's time to get into top form."

He decided to go to the Adventurers' Guild first thing tomorrow morning to apply for the use of the Ascension Room to complete his first Ascension and Job Change.

As night falls, the city of Hydeland is once again illuminated by countless lights.

Su Zhisu lay in bed, listening to the faint sounds of the city night outside the window, her heart filled with anticipation for the future and a touch of caution.

"After advancing to the next rank, you'll unlock a new class and gain even greater power..."

"Then, go to the Reef Area, explore the workshop under the cliff, and meet the possible 'Lelena Thea', or... something else."

He closed his eyes, slowly entered a meditative state, and adjusted his mind and body to their optimal state to prepare for the crucial step tomorrow.

The Hedland outside the window slept peacefully, bathed in the golden light of order.

As the morning sun shines through the sheer curtains of the "Seamen's Home" windows facing the street, dappled light and shadow are cast onto the wooden floor inside.

Su Zhisu opened her eyes, ending her meditation.

A strange and powerful force flowed within him, his mind was clear and lucid, and his physical condition was at its peak.

Today is the day to complete the promotion and job change.

He got up, washed up quickly, changed into clean clothes, checked all the necessary items, especially the Redemption pendant and the pocket watch on his wrist. After confirming that everything was in order, he left the hotel.

The streets were already bustling with people.

The Adventurers' Guild Hall was even busier than yesterday, filled with the sounds of people handing in quests, recruiting teams, and buying supplies.

Su Zhisu went straight to the counter that handled promotion and job change matters and showed his Black Iron Adventurer Badge.

"Hello, I request to use the Ascension Room to perform my first Ascension and Job Change."

The staff behind the counter verified his information and handed him a detailed application form and a "Notice on Upgrading".

Please read the instructions carefully and fill out the application form.

"Please specify the career path you plan to advance in, the supporting materials or rituals you need, so that we can prepare the appropriate advancement room."

Su Zhisu took the form and sat down in the rest area.

The "Upgrade Guide" details the process, precautions, and potential risks.

The selection of the "ritual orientation" was emphasized—this was to channel the power that might surge out of control during the ascension process, with the selected "great being" sharing the pressure, which was crucial to ensuring the safety of the ascendant.

"The Mysterious Alchemist..."

Su Zhisu silently recited this target career in her mind.

Based on his knowledge and understanding, the core of this profession lies in balance and transformation, requiring the simultaneous mastery of two seemingly opposing forces: "order" and "weirdness".

The "object of order" he chose was the Night Watcher's Heart Flame, which represents purification, protection, and an inner order.

The "strange thing" is the Redemption—a ship bound to his soul, born in the Strange Sea, and somehow embodying strange power.

Let these two blend together, with the Night Watch Heart Flame as the foundation, leading the new professional power, while the Redemption serves as the carrier and support.

The ideas are clear and the materials are complete.

He filled in the information on the application form, and paused in the "ritual direction" section.

This field was not specifically marked as a required field, so after thinking for a while, he left it blank.

He returned the form and paid the fee for using the standard upgrade room (no further payment was required after the free qualification was deducted). The staff handed him a metal key engraved with runes.

"Item C, the Seventh Ascension Room. Good luck, adventurer."

Following the signs, Su Zhisu walked through the long corridor on the side of the hall and came to a heavy stone door.

Unlocking the door with the key, a scent mingled with spices, ozone, and pure energy wafted out.

The room was small and circular, with intricate and delicate runes engraved on the walls and floor, which were now emitting a soft white glow.

In the center of the room is a slightly concave circular area, which is the core of the ritual array.

The ceiling above was a transparent crystal that allowed sunlight to pass through, but at this moment it seemed to be regulated by some force, with the light being gentle and even.

Once the door is closed, all external sounds are cut off, leaving only an almost absolute silence and the faint hum of the runes flowing around you.

Su Zhisu walked to the center of the magic array and sat down cross-legged.