After sealing the deal, Chu Xiu wasted no time and started helping everyone upgrade their equipment.

Li Shan's Bone Bow, Wang Long's War Axe, along with a set of Bone Armor for each person...

This time, with everyone watching, he didn't cut any corners. Once all the corpses had been refined, the weapons reached +4 Level, unlocking the First Layer Restriction, and most of the armor was upgraded to +2.

Shen Zhuo's combat group, with seven members, each was equipped with a [Standard] quality +4 weapon and +2 armor, significantly boosting the overall team strength once again!

Moreover, the corpse of that elite monster was directly used to create a +6 quality weapon!

Under the cooperation of the seven, the elite Corpse Dog that Chu Xiu encountered at noon today was hunted with ease.

Of course, they were still far behind Chu Xiu. Even though he didn't possess many combat skills, the +7 Energy Absorption Heavy Armor and the two Yin Ghosts weren't something to be trifled with.

Despite being combat professions on the opposing side, except for Shen Zhuo, their professional levels were not high.

The gap between Chu Xiu and the others continued to widen.

This was also why he felt so comfortable helping everyone upgrade their equipment.

"Here you go, the promised 117 Cause and Effect Points." Shen Zhuo said with a pained expression.

Of the 300 Cause and Effect Points he initially had, half ended up in Chu Xiu's pocket.

Chu Xiu accepted it with satisfaction, bringing his total Cause and Effect Points up to 384 points!

What wealth!

A sincere smile appeared on Chu Xiu's face.

Shen Zhuo looked at him gloomily. Perhaps trying to recoup some of his losses, he asked, "Do you want some meat? I'll give you a discount, 2 Cause and Effect Points for three pounds."

Chu Xiu smiled and said, "No need, I got lucky today and caught a little wild boar."

Hearing this, Shen Zhuo became even more gloomy and, not wanting to see Chu Xiu's irritating face any longer, simply turned around and left.

After completing the transaction, Chu Xiu, rarely with a smile on his face, warmly saw off the rich patron.

This left Shen Zhuo even more speechless; he gave Chu Xiu a couple of irritated glances before pushing the door open to leave.

Just after Shen Zhuo left and as Chu Xiu was about to think of how to spend all those Cause and Effect Points, his gaze suddenly shifted.

He noticed that Wang Long and Li Shan hadn't left with Shen Zhuo. Staying behind with them were Wu Xinyi and a tall, thin man.

This man was also a member of the combat group. Although Chu Xiu didn't know his name, he had once used the Nether Demon Eyes on him and knew that his profession was Darts Master (C), making him quite a strong member of the combat team.

At this moment, these four were playing with their newly upgraded equipment, but showed no sign of leaving.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?" Chu Xiu asked with a frown.

Wang Long wiped his axe and smiled grimly, "Chu Xiu, you're quite a rich man now, aren't you? Isn't it time you repaid those Cause and Effect Points you owed us?"

Hearing this, Chu Xiu's expression became clear.

So... they've gained some confidence and are now here to challenge him?

Chu Xiu glanced at the equipment he made for them, finding it amusing.

Coming to trouble him while wearing his gear, and even knowing to gather allies for support, truly showing the demeanor of a Demon Cultivator!

Chu Xiu's eyes held a note of approval.

"So, what do you want?" he asked.

"We collaborated in hunting five Corpse Demons, and looted quite a few Cause and Effect Points and an extra piece of equipment. We all saw it."

Wang Long was clearly well-prepared, counting on his fingers: "The corpses of those five Corpse Demons also have to account for money, and since this was in the early stages when everyone's level was lower, these resources also need additional calculation for the bonus."

"Count the equipment as 50 points, a corpse 10 points; each of the four of us gets a 25% share... In total, just give us 100 Cause and Effect Points."

Wang Long looked sideways: "You just got 117 Cause and Effect Points from the boss, so don't pretend you don't have it."

Seeing that Wang Long was well-prepared and confidently asking for a large sum, Chu Xiu found it even more amusing: "Did Shen Zhuo send you? Do you think the levels of the equipment you're wearing are now sufficient, and you no longer need me?"

"It has nothing to do with the captain," the tall, thin man shook his head, "but paying your debts is only right and proper, and the captain would surely support us."

"That's right," Wu Xinyi nodded, "I'm here to claim Yun Lu's share. She was too shy to speak up, but I can't let you bully her like this. Those five Black-haired Corpse Ghosts' corpses were so precious in the early stage; 100 Cause and Effect Points isn't unreasonable!"

Li Shan also said, "Chu Xiu, all four of us are now Level 3 Awakened, and in combat professions. You can't bully us like before."

Looking at the fierce foursome, Chu Xiu found it increasingly amusing. He suddenly felt he was failing at being a Demon Cultivator. After being in the Abyss for four days, he hadn't killed anyone, and now he appeared to others as someone easy to bully.

Gently stroking the Bone Spear in his hand, Chu Xiu smiled lightly: "And what if I refuse? What will you do? Kill me? Then go ahead."

He spread his arms openly, as if inviting any beating or killing they wanted to dish out.

Seeing him so shameless, the group was stunned, staring at him for a long time without anyone stepping forward.

After all, they were all high school students, and while campus bullying could be taken only so far, actually committing murder would weigh on their conscience.

Except for a few scoundrels.

At this point, Li Shan suddenly said, "Compensating with his equipment would work too."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu gave him a deep look.

This Li Shan seemed harmless, but Chu Xiu had already noticed that he was actually the fiercest among the four. Such people, often bullied and appearing meek, tend to act decisively when the time comes.

Unlike Wang Long, who postured and acted tough because he knew he wouldn't truly face danger. When it came to real combat, he quickly revealed his true colors.

It was probably this person who orchestrated the scheme to gather the four to pester him.

Chu Xiu had no objections to this, as he was far worse in character than Li Shan, and it was only normal for the other one to want revenge.

The only pity was that they had chosen the wrong target.

Li Shan's comment also stirred the others, and they began to show greedy looks.

Because most of Chu Xiu's Storage Space was used to store wild boar meat, his Bone Armor was currently worn directly on his body. This unique defense capability naturally attracted everyone's attention.

"Let's pin him down and strip him of his armor. This armor... can barely be worth those 100 Cause and Effect Points!" Wang Long's eyes darted as he spoke.

The others also nodded in agreement.

Regarding this, Chu Xiu himself had no objections.

He was even somewhat eager.

Placing the Bone Spear on his lap, he wore a gentle smile on his face:

"Alright, come and take it if you can."

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