We agreed to seek enlightenment together, but how did you end up seeking enlightenment for my mother

As Xu Zhou completely drained the Thousand-Eyed Soul-Seizing Demon Eye, the prompt "Rotten Wood Blossoms Again" reappeared in his mind.

After refining the True Words Hair of the Witch, he converted the extra energy into a guaranteed True Source of Life. However, currently, apart from self-destruction, this thing can only be used when fighting against others in mysterious energy battles.

After subtly probing Wu Lulu, Xu Zhou's earlier guess was confirmed once again.

Once an object has been claimed, it cannot be taken away by anyone else unless the owner actively separates it or removes it from their body.

Even if you steal someone else's physical treasures, you cannot make them useful.

Refining celestial objects is an extremely complex process. For celestial objects whose origin is unknown, it is necessary to first analyze them through divination or synesthesia to roughly determine the conditions for refining them.

Then came the trial and error process until they successfully subdued it.

The more powerful a celestial object is, the more difficult it is to refine.

"Therefore, I can rely on mystical power to directly seize the talents of those who possess them and refine them unconditionally, which is absolutely unique."

Once Xu Zhou realized this, he knew that every time he used this talent, it would inevitably be accompanied by the death of his target.

His existence is like a Damocles' sword hanging over the heads of all the extraordinary beings in Gaia!

"I cannot reveal myself, and everyone who knows my abilities must die! Otherwise, I will face endless pursuit from the supernatural world!"

If you're a thief for a thousand days, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days?

"There's no need to refine my innate essence any further. I should focus more on the second and third options."

"It's a pity that the essence of relics doesn't count as relics, otherwise I would have had one more layer of protection."

Xu Zhou was somewhat disappointed that no new treasures were brought into his possession, but he was already quite satisfied with the extra choice he had been given.

[II. Refining the Soul and Body: Choose one from "Specialty/Talent/Supernatural Ability" to enhance and gain an Inspiration. (Condition: None)]

[III. Nurturing a Free and Unfettered Form: Using the path as fuel to melt away shackles, transforming into a unique and unrestrained form. (Conditions: Unknown) (???)]

"If I'm not mistaken, this third condition might hold the secret path to my advancement to the extraordinary realm. It's just that there's absolutely no hint about this unknown condition."

Xu Zhou's Chinese language skills were decent, and he roughly judged that option three intended to use some kind of power to regain individual rebirth.

I don't know why this one isn't written in plain language.

"Well, while it's not exactly a mindless cheat, it at least points me in the right direction. Rome wasn't built in a day, so I need to buy myself more time."

Currently, only option two is more in line with the actual situation.

Xu Zhou struggled with the decision for a long time before finally deciding to improve his expertise.

The existing talent is already superb, and further improvement will hardly bring about a qualitative change. As for the only supernatural power, there is absolutely no need to strengthen it.

Xu Zhou hasn't abstracted things to the point of believing that if he can't win, he'll live as long as heaven and earth.

[Gained Perk: Guard +1]

[Current Specializations: Specialist 5, Support 5, Guard 1]

[Obtain an inspiration; it will come in handy at the right time.]

"The right time? That's rather abstract, but I was lucky enough not to get a duplicate specialty."

On the one hand, Xu Zhou guessed that unlocking other unknown options and conditions would most likely require inspiration.

On the other hand, strengthening the specialization is also to be able to match [Silent Death (1/5)] as soon as possible, and to add a way to save oneself. The conditions for using this relic are quite harsh, but at the same time, it also proves its strength.

This world is too chaotic.

Only by surviving can one think about where to go from here in the future.

[Relic: The Silent Death (1/5)]

【限制：领袖3、游侠3、近卫3、术士3、灵使3、医师3、特种3、辅卫3】

【Effect 1: ???】

【Effect 2: ???】

【…】

【Effect 8: ???】

[Relic Characteristics: ???]

Just by looking at the prerequisites and the number of effects, you can tell how incredibly powerful it is.

Xu Zhou originally only knew that there were eight special skills, but he only learned about all the categories after obtaining the Silent Death. However, the 24 points were obviously beyond the 10-point limit that everyone is born with.

What? I can add points to my specialization?

That's all!

"No wonder those big shots are eyeing this treasure. If I were Chi Feng, I definitely wouldn't be convinced either."

Xu Zhou scratched his head, still finding it somewhat unbelievable. Who would have thought that he would actually steal [Silent Death]?

Although it was only one-fifth of the original, this level of treasure was theoretically beyond his reach.

It's comparable to a simple old farmer accidentally finding the Imperial Seal of the State.

This made him feel uneasy, as if possessing a treasure would be a crime.

Currently, only Chi Feng knows this secret. Xu Zhou is not worried that the former will spread it around. After all, no one would be stupid enough to expose the existence of the treasure. This would only attract more people to covet it.

"Unless he's convinced he has no chance of taking my treasure."

So the next time Xu Zhou encounters the priest, there's only one thing he needs to do—kill him on the spot!

It wasn't just because of the silent death, but also because Chi Feng was the only one who knew he could unconditionally take the relics, making the conflict between the two irreconcilable.

"Can mortals defeat superhumans...?"

Even though he had subdued Wu Lulu multiple times, Xu Zhou did not believe that he would be a match for her in a life-or-death battle.

There is no necessary relationship between poor judgment and weak strength; he simply hasn't crossed the other party's bottom line yet.

"Hey~ Xu Zhou, aren't I a victim too? I've never suffered such injustice even with my sister. Doesn't your conscience hurt?"

Not far away, Wu Lulu's two little feet were tied together with strands of Zhenyan's hair, hanging upside down on a branch, looking strangely familiar.

The girl's tail spun into an electric fan, and her body swayed back and forth like a pendulum, showing no sign of panic, but rather a carefree and joyful expression.

"Alright, Wu Lulu, I'll make it up to you in other ways. As for the barking and back-stepping, let's forget about it." Xu Zhou collected his thoughts and raised his hand to recall the strands of True Words.

He has come to terms with it now. Just as one shouldn't be petty about everything in life, one shouldn't neglect other aspects when using relics, just for that insignificant mysterious power, and waste their inherent functionality.

If the golden thread effect is not utilized and it is used only as a rope, it will not only consume very little energy, but will also greatly improve the quality of life.

Wu Lulu turned around out of thin air, grabbed a nearby branch and swung gently, landing on the branch where Xu Zhou was, pouting and looking down with her hands on her hips.

"So, what about the time you tickled my toes and made me laugh until my stomach hurt? How do you expect me to settle that?"

"You're asking for it."

Wu Lulu: ? ? ?

Before the other party could react, Xu Zhou raised his hands in surrender.

"Please have mercy, boss! I'm just an ordinary human. I've been starving all day and I'm really exhausted. I didn't keep any of those fruits; I offered them all to you."

"Alright then, I'll keep watch tonight, you get some rest."

Wu Lulu snorted softly, picked up the spear, sat cross-legged in front of Xu Zhou, and quietly wiped the spear in the dim moonlight.

Unlike the single bright moon in Gaia's present world, the night sky of the Celestial World is similar to that of Earth, with the dazzling Milky Way flowing through it.

Xu Zhou leaned against the tree trunk, half-lying and half-sitting, his gaze piercing through the branches and leaves to the glittering Milky Way, and he couldn't help but wonder which of the stars was the sun he was familiar with.