My career has infinite upgrades.

woman?

Ice attribute?

A figure instantly flashed into Gu Qing's mind.

Lin Qinghan.

It seems this campus belle from Lin University is quite curious.

After a moment's thought, Gu Qing had an idea.

Perhaps we can let Lin Qinghan know about the strange object first, so that Lin Qinghan can be a witness to our sudden surge in strength in the future.

Having made up her mind, Gu Qing turned around and had Melissand pinpoint Lin Qinghan's location before quickly chasing after her.

After accurately predicting Lin Qinghan's movements, Gu Qing stopped at a wide three-way intersection, pretending to bump into her by chance.

A cool breeze carrying a fine frost swept by.

Lin Qinghan walked out from the other side of the forest path. The moment she saw Gu Qing, she paused noticeably, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Lin, what a coincidence, are you also here to hunt monsters and level up?" Gu Qing looked up, his tone casual, completely lacking the fervor he had shown when confessing his feelings to Lin Qinghan.

Lin Qinghan's gaze fell on Gu Qing, and she remained silent for a moment.

The Gu Qing in front of her reminded her of the time before her professional awakening.

That composure left a deep impression on her.

"You've changed a lot lately, I can't even tell which one is the real you anymore." Lin Qinghan's voice was calm, but her tone carried a complex emotion.

Gu Qing patted the dirt off his clothes and laughed self-deprecatingly, "I was just woken up by reality."

"It was so stupid of me to confess to you like that. I'm sorry you had to see that."

Gu Qing's words were half true and half false, which made Lin Qinghan frown slightly.

She had never believed that Gu Qing's confession to her was sincere, and now, after hearing Gu Qing's words, she was even less inclined to believe it.

Lin Qinghan didn't have the energy to waste on this matter; her main goal was to find out if the masked man in the secret realm was Gu Qing.

Looking at Gu Qing in front of her, Lin Qinghan skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point: "I saw you in the Forest of Dry Bones just now."

"The bone spear you're using doesn't seem to be something an F-rank undead apprentice could wield."

Although after changing jobs, you can learn the skills of your own system on your own.

However, professional rank itself represents potential and comprehension.

Even if an F-rank necromancer apprentice can master necromancy skills, it will still take at least several months.

How long has it been since he changed jobs?

It's impossible for Gu Qing to have mastered the new undead skills so quickly.

Gu Qing listened to Lin Qinghan's words, a bittersweet expression on his face.

He took the wooden box out of his storage ring.

"Since you've already seen it, I have nothing to hide. Today, Teacher Li asked me to come over and gave me something."

"Its name is the Blood-Weeping Demon Pearl, and it is a wondrous object."

"After use, there is a 1% chance of advancing your class to a higher rank, and a 99% chance of causing it to drop in rank."

"I was very lucky, it worked."

Lin Qinghan's expression changed slightly. This was the first time she had ever heard of such a strange item, but since it was given to her by Teacher Li, it must be genuine.

It's just too easy to verify.

This kind of rare item is suitable for Gu Qing, since his profession is at the dual F level and he won't drop in rank if he fails.

"You've advanced to Rank E?" Lin Qinghan asked.

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Anyway, I've leveled up. I won't tell you, School Beauty, exactly how much I've leveled up."

Leave it as a mystery and let others guess.

After all, one's profession will continue to advance, and talking about E-rank now will not match the combat power later.

Lin Qinghan's eyes flickered. The combat power that Gu Qing had just displayed should be at least a D-rank necromancer class.

Perhaps even higher!

Based on this, the masked man in the previous secret realm was probably not Gu Qing.

After all, Teacher Li had just given Gu Qing that strange object today.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two returned to Lin'an together and then parted ways.

Half an hour later, Gu Qing returned to the rented room.

After resting for a while, Gu Qing went into the kitchen.

I got a lot of monster meat from hunting today, so I can try to see if I can make some dishes with special effects.

As soon as she finished cooking a dish, Gu Qing noticed something was wrong; the atmosphere in the living room seemed so cold it could freeze over.

Cecilia and Melissant, who had just returned from the contract space, were facing off.

"I admit you are of higher rank and stronger than me, but I am not your slave. What right do you have to control me?"

Melissand's long, pale legs were taut, and purple abyssal thorns were rapidly coiling around her fingertips; she was clearly on the verge of exploding.

Cecilia toyed with her black and white whip, and snorted coldly, "Just because I'm stronger than you, you have to follow the rules. My master is kind-hearted, so I'll have to discipline you properly on his behalf."

You have no right to lecture me.

"I think you just need a beating!"

The tension between the two was palpable when a notification sound rang in Gu Qing's ear.

[Ding! Warning: S-rank Abyss Witch Melisandre's emotions are fluctuating; her loyalty has dropped to 63. Current status: Irritable.]

Gu Qing took a deep breath and stepped directly between the two.

Cecilia said, "Master, look at this girl, she has no manners at all, she needs to be taught a lesson."

Melissant bit her lip, her face full of stubbornness.

"You're all pretty free, aren't you?" Gu Qing didn't directly try to smooth things over, but instead said, "Come and help out."

Gu Qing asked Cecilia and Melissand to prepare the ingredients while he continued cooking.

A moment later, three dishes and a soup were served on the table.

The chef's simplified experience has also been enhanced in several ways.

I don't know if it's because of the addition of monster meat or because the chef's skills have improved, but the chef's simplified experience has increased by four points compared to before.

Unfortunately, there weren't any ingredients that could produce special effects; it seems a higher level of culinary skill is required.

"Sit down and eat!"

Gu Qing looked at the two who were still awkwardly standing there and said.

Cecilia obediently sat down, and Melissant hesitated for a moment before also reluctantly sitting down.

Gu Qing served each of them a bowl of soup and said, "Here, there's no such thing as 'big' or 'small'."

"Cecilia, you have a high rank and strong combat abilities. In the future, when carrying out missions and fighting, Melisandre can listen to you."

Upon hearing this, Cecilia's lips curled into a smug smile, and she proudly puffed out her impressive curves.

Gu Qing's gaze then fell on Melissant.

"In your daily life, Melissand has your own autonomy."

"Sacilia, in non-combat situations, there's no need to deliberately suppress her."

Melissant's cold purple eyes flickered, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Did you all understand?" Gu Qing asked calmly.

Sacilia pursed her lips, picked up a piece of meat, put it in her mouth, and nodded while muttering, "Whatever Master says."

Melissand, holding her bowl, said in a voice barely audible, "I...I understand."

[Ding! Melisandre's loyalty +2, current loyalty 65.]

After finishing his meal, Gu Qing was preparing to rest when the spatial ripples appeared, and Melissand emerged.

She found a dark black silk robe from somewhere and put it on, but because the side slit was too high, her long, slender, pale legs were so dazzling that people couldn't open their eyes when she moved.

"Master." Melissand came to the bedside, her posture much more submissive.

Gu Qing raised an eyebrow: "Didn't I say I was taking today off?"

After continuous high-intensity farming and today's work, Gu Qing was feeling the strain and decided to take a day off.

Melissand blushed: "Master, I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to tell you something."

Gu Qing's expression shifted slightly: "What is it?"

Melissand opened her palm, and a wisp of purple sound wave slowly emerged.

"I am actually an SS-rank Abyss Witch, but due to a battle, my essence was damaged, and my rank dropped to S-rank."

"To restore it to SS rank, I need to retrieve my 'Ancient Musical Artifact'."

Gu Qingwei was stunned for a moment, SS rank?

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Qing asked directly, "What are ancient musical instruments? How can we find them?"

Upgrading from S-rank to SS-rank will greatly increase combat power, so Gu Qing naturally took it to heart.

Melissant's eyes dimmed slightly: "That was my innate sacred artifact, shattered and scattered in the spatial turbulence."

"However, I can vaguely sense that it shattered into three pieces, right here in the Dragon Kingdom."

Gu Qing continued, "Where exactly is it located?"

Melissand shook her head: "I can't sense it yet. Once I reach level ten, I should be able to sense the exact location."

Without hesitation, Gu Qing replied, "Alright! Once you reach level 10, I'll help you find those three fragments and get you back to SS rank."

As Melissand listened to Gu Qing's promise, a dazzling purple light shone in her eyes.

She had only intended to give it a try, but Gu Qing made a promise without hesitation.

Melissant leaned forward slowly, her hands resting on the sheets beside Gu Qing, her long hair falling down, and a cool, alluring fragrance wafted into Gu Qing's nostrils.

As the two drew closer, Gu Qing could even see the faint, deep curve of Melissant's chest.

"If my master can help me find the ancient artifact... I am willing to offer my complete loyalty."

Melissant's voice was like a string being plucked on the tip of one's heart. She paused for a moment, her eyes sparkling, her tone carrying a deadly ambiguity.

"When the time comes... I'll do whatever Master wants me to do, and I'll make whatever sounds Master wants to hear."