Chapter 111: Extraordinary Rewards [Second Update]

Fang Nian was fretting when Xia Moyu walked in, trembling. Looking at the chaotic mess in front of the door, Xia Moyu asked with a bewildered expression, "Brother-in-law, are you researching missiles? How did you manage to create such astonishing destruction?"

Seeing Xia Moyu had returned, Fang Nian burst into a smile. "Aren't you supposed to be watching the shop at Lieyun Pavilion? Why did you come back?"

Hearing the question, Xia Moyu finally collected his thoughts and said, "Ah... it’s like this. Didn't you invite Tan Hong to Lieyun Pavilion to discuss business after the charity gala? She just arrived there. Fatty is entertaining her in the banquet hall, and for some reason, your phone isn't going through, so Fatty sent me here to find you."

Fang Nian furrowed his brows and asked, "If she's there, let Fatty handle the talk. Why must you come looking for me? Am I really that important?"

Xia Moyu helplessly spread his hands. "Well, I've delivered the message. Whether you go or not is up to you."

With that, Xia Moyu turned to leave, but Fang Nian suddenly realized something. "Oh, right. There really is an important matter to discuss. I do need to head over immediately."

As he spoke, Fang Nian rushed out of the room, outpacing Xia Moyu. Before leaving, he didn't forget to call back to him, "Xiao Yu, please restore the room to its original state before your sister gets home. I’m counting on you."

Without waiting for a reply, Fang Nian vanished into the night, leaving behind a despairing Xia Moyu.

...

Fang Nian hailed a taxi to Lieyun Pavilion. On the way, his thoughts shifted, and he opened the system menu. As usual, he first checked the mission list.

[Common Difficulty]: Compile an F-grade hunting story script; the content only needs to be coherent.

[Mortal Difficulty]: Independently construct an F+ grade or higher hunting ground with the theme of "Extreme Escape." No killing elements are allowed.

[Hell Difficulty]: Form a hunting squad that must include a Warrior, Story Editor, Mechanic, and Code Breaker, with an overall rating of no less than F. (Mission completed, final rating: E. Can be performed simultaneously with Nightmare Difficulty tasks triggered by special events.)

[Nightmare Difficulty]: Successfully locate its spirit within the hunting ground and successfully transcend it. (Completed, ready to claim rewards.)

Fang Nian’s heart hammered. He knew the Hell Difficulty task was already finished.

The day after returning from the charity gala, he had contacted Jin Jinhui, Xu Dong, and Xiao Xueluan. Coupled with Duan Rui, who had already agreed to join, they formed a five-person squad.

Fang Nian had truly hoped Guo Ji would join, but he was rejected for a bizarre reason: he wanted to go out and gain experience, promising to join them upon his return. Since Guo Ji had his own plans, Fang Nian didn't force the issue. The squad was solid; Jin Jinhui and the others had wanted to name it "District 16 Hunting Overlords," a title Fang Nian and Duan Rui ruthlessly vetoed for being too cringeworthy.

Duan Rui suggested "Legend." While simple, it had a nice meaning and a sense of depth. Fang Nian found it a bit too common, so he added three words to make it "Our Legend," which sounded more like a team without the gaudiness of traditional team names. It passed with near-unanimous support.

With the squad formed, the system's Hell Difficulty mission was completed—and exceeded, with a rating three levels above F, reaching E.

Fang Nian didn't hesitate to claim the rewards. Instantly, a flurry of notifications appeared:

"Hunter Warrior profession promotion (Minor Achievement), Code Breaker opened (Entry Level), physical stats advanced, five senses advanced, Hunter profession rank advanced. Gained 1/6 segment of Sixth Sense attribute. Gained Story Editor auxiliary thinking 'Reverse Thinking' (1/3 segment) and 'Logical Thinking' ability upgraded (2/3 segment). Unlocked 'Ancient Battlefield' type for Hunting Ground Constructor. Obtained Hunting Ground Template 'XXXX' (Available when Hunting Ground Constructor reaches 'Minor Achievement')."

Excited, Fang Nian opened the system menu.

Host: Fang Nian
Physical Rank: D-
(A D-rank body surpasses the average martial artist. Can lift over 300 catties with one hand; durability upgraded to S-rank; ordinary sharp metal objects cannot penetrate the skin. Speed increased; can use five senses to dodge projectiles moving at 200-300 m/s. Warning: Do not blindly dodge bullets, you might die a miserable death.)
(Due to the increase in Qi-refining rank, physical intensity has entered a latent cultivation mode. In daily life, the body absorbs surrounding Qi to rapidly repair itself, boosting physical function improvement speed.)

Five Senses Rank: D- (Vision E+, Smell D-, Taste D-, Hearing D, Touch D). Senses surpass ordinary animals like dogs or eagles. Please use reasonably and adjust according to need.
Sixth Sense: 1/6 segment unlocked (Magnetic Sense).
Profession: Soul Hunter (Slightly Accomplished), Hunting Ground Constructor (Beginner).
Hunter Sub-professions: Warrior (Minor Achievement), Story Editor (Entry Level), Mechanic (Locked), Code Breaker (Entry Level).
Hunting Ground Constructor Types: Human Nature Excavation, Fear Suggestion, Extreme Escape, Ancient Battlefield.

Skills: "Clarity Technique," "Yijin Jing: Qi Chapter" (Great Achievement). Next stage "Yijin Jing: Sinew and Bone Chapter" (1/4 segment) unlocked. Eye technique "Insight," Warrior skill "Frenzied Blade" (1/4 segment), "Invasion" (Secret), "Logical Thinking" (Core, 2/3 segment), "Reverse Thinking" (Auxiliary, 1/3 segment).

Items: One Demon Key (can unlock Demon Trial missions). Obtained Demon Eye (can identify Hunter identities during Demon Trial missions; limited to one use per hunt).

Achievements: None.
Hunting Ground Clearance Records: "Buried Alive" (A+), "Fatal ID" (S), "Class 3, Grade 3" (A+), "Doomsday Train" (S).
Independently Designed Hunting Ground: "Class 3, Grade 3" (E+, 70% participation).
Owned Hunting Ground Templates: Terror Platform (Human Nature template), Mysterious Escape Camp (Extreme Escape).

Hunting Ground Templates:
Mirage (Brain-burning template): Under the butterfly effect, the hunter's life trajectory changes unpredictably. Want to return to the original path to complete the mission? Impossible. As a constructor, can you burn the hunter's brain? Can the death loop break the hunter's final psychological defense? (Unlocked at Beginner level; costs 30,000 Hope Coins.)
XXXX (Ancient Battlefield): Content is hidden; requires Hunting Ground Constructor level to reach "Minor Achievement" to view. (Construction cost: 500,000 Hope Coins.)

System Tasks: Completing system-issued tasks grants rewards used to improve physical fitness, unlock more professions, and obtain more templates.
Fate Lottery Box: Contains amazing rewards, but also abyss demons; proceed with caution.
Other features: Awaiting update.