After successfully recruiting Ryuu to join his party, Ling Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After leaving the tavern, Ling Xuan also began to contemplate his future path.
Now that he had Ryuu in his party, the next person he wanted to recruit was Lili...
But there was no rush now, it was already late at night.
It was impossible to find anyone.
Moreover, if Hestia, that jealous pot, found out he had formed a party, and that there were women in it, she would probably explode again.
But it didn't matter anymore. After spending some time together, Ling Xuan had vaguely understood some small tricks to handle Hestia.
"But for now... Hestia probably isn't back yet, right?"
Ling Xuan thought to himself.
He wanted to take advantage of this time to grind a bit more.
He would do it if he wanted to!
Ling Xuan's execution power was quite sufficient!
After this, he went to the Dungeon alone!
After this, Ling Xuan grinded monsters alone!
Late at night, Ling Xuan advanced at a terrifying speed.
One monster after another fell under Ling Xuan's gunfire.
Heavenly Fire - Saint's Judgment continuously reaped the lives of the monsters.
He quickly reached the sixth floor.
Appearing before him was a giant frog monster with enormous eyes.
Seeing such a monster, Ling Xuan's mind quickly recalled information about this monster.
This was a monster that only appeared on the sixth floor—the Frog Shooter.
As the name suggested, it was a large-eyed frog monster.
And its attack method was naturally similar to a frog's, able to extend a long tongue to attack!
Facing such a monster, Ling Xuan didn't hesitate to pull the trigger!
Accompanied by a deafening roar, the frog monster immediately fell!
At the same time, a mechanical voice echoed in his ears.
[Ding! Detected that the host has killed "Frog Shooter", Kevin template progress increased!]
[Kevin Kaslana Template (Elementary)]
[Current progress: 20%]
[Ding! Proficiency is sufficient, awakened skill "Honkai Energy lv1"!]
This sudden voice made Ling Xuan slightly taken aback.
He subconsciously opened the panel and clicked on the Honkai Energy skill.
[Honkai Energy lv1]
[Skill Description: Magic power value will not grow, the skill owner will gain Honkai Energy value, when casting magic, Honkai Energy will be consumed instead, and the effect of magic-type skills will be increased by 50%!]
Seeing the description of this skill, Ling Xuan couldn't remain calm.
This meant that his magic power value would not grow at all from now on.
And he wouldn't consume any magic power.
Instead, it would be Honkai Energy, and the effect of magic-type skills released by Honkai Energy would be increased by 50%...
This skill was incredibly powerful!
However, it was a pity that he didn't have any magic skills yet...
But that wasn't a problem; he would acquire these things later!
Then, he opened his panel again.
[Host: Ling Xuan]
[Familia: Hestia Familia]
[Level: lv1]
[Strength: A: 801 (+200)]
[Endurance: C: 666]
[Dexterity: D: 505]
[Agility: B: 704 (+100)]
[Magic: H: 101]
[Honkai Energy: H: 101]
[Magic: None]
[Skills: Ice Control: LV1, Fusion Warrior, Chimera of Humanity, Strength Bonus lv2, Agility Bonus lv1, Honkai Energy lv1...]
Seeing that the Honkai Energy stat had indeed increased, Ling Xuan nodded with satisfaction.
"It seems this time's gains were quite good, but now it's time to figure out a way to acquire some magic..."
Ling Xuan thought to himself.
But before that, he should go back.
If he didn't return soon, a certain jealous person might explode again.
And that was exactly the case!
Meanwhile, Hestia was pacing back and forth in a hidden room at the headquarters—the church.
Her arms were crossed over her chest, her brows furrowed, and anxiety was evident on her face.
The sound of time passing second by second echoed coldly in the room.
If she wasn't bound by the contract, and Hestia could clearly feel that Ling Xuan was fine, she would have been worried if something had happened to Ling Xuan.
She had clearly told him to go eat alone, but seeing no one greet her made Hestia even more upset. She didn't even shower before jumping onto the bed, planning to sleep out of spite.
However... ten o'clock, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, and Ling Xuan still hadn't returned late at night, finally making her feel that something was wrong.
Just as she was about to go out and look for him, the sound of the door opening finally came.
Ling Xuan had returned at this time.
"Where did you run off to...! I thought you were kidnapped by some bad woman!"
However, despite saying that, upon seeing Ling Xuan, Hestia's heart was immediately filled with a sense of security.
Looking at Ling Xuan, although he didn't seem injured, it was obvious that he had just returned from the Dungeon.
"You went to the Dungeon late at night!?"
Ling Xuan nodded.
Upon seeing Ling Xuan's affirmation, Hestia couldn't help but be stunned.
Going to the Dungeon late at night... this guy really is...
But it was good that nothing she imagined had happened, or that he hadn't been kidnapped by some bad woman!
"But you made me worry all night, it's not right if you don't give me some compensation!"
Hestia said, pouting her lips.
The two twin tails on her head were also poised for action.
It was as if, if this guy in front of her didn't give her an explanation, the terrifying twin tail assault would descend upon Ling Xuan!
Before that twin tail assault arrived, Ling Xuan's voice echoed at this moment.
"Then, I'll take a day to go out and have fun with you!"
Hearing those words, Hestia's eyes immediately lit up.
"Is it a date? This is definitely a date!"
Hestia said excitedly, then hugged Ling Xuan tightly, and that greatest softness once again enveloped Ling Xuan...
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