Deep within Lin Shou's heart, a bold idea emerged—

Since even the Celestial Summit Pavilion could draw an SSR gold card for creating the Talismanic System…

What does that indicate?

It indicates that recently, national prosperity is flourishing!

If national prosperity is flourishing, then in other endeavours, fortune might also be present, such as acquiring a Mysterious Ancient Brick, which is evidenced by the emergence of Mirror Image Venerable, Purifying Thousand Thunders, Microcosmic Myriad Forms, King of Celestial Punishers, and Time Root Bone, all super Root Bones, which corroborates this.

Hence, following this logic… could the Spiritual Liquid produced by the Little Purification Treasure Talisman also carry some unique, extraordinary fortune?

After all, it is a byproduct of an SSR gold card!

It must carry some kind of fortune! If poured onto the Jade Pure Willow Wood, it might just allow it to take root and sprout!

Lin Shou found himself engaged in mystical calculations.

Excitedly clutching a small bucket, he hurried to the Jade Pure Willow Wood.

"Bless Huaxia… If the Jade Pure Willow Wood can take root and sprout, it might directly suppress an entire Treasure Vault. If it can blossom and bear fruit, or branch out, then filling everywhere with Jade Pure Willow Wood would indeed signify prosperity and progress."

Thinking to this point.

Lin Shou felt as though he was holding not just a bucket of Spiritual Liquid, but the future of Huaxia.

He took a deep breath and carefully poured the Spiritual Liquid onto the Jade Pure Willow Wood.

He then widened his eyes, staring unblinkingly at the Jade Pure Willow Wood.

Time passed by the minute, and he seemed to see the willow wood extending its branches, unfurling lush green leaves.

Unfortunately.

It was all an illusion…

The actual Jade Pure Willow Wood showed no reaction…

Spiritual Liquid?

Completely insufficient for its revival.

After painstaking observation for two hours.

Lin Shou shook his head with self-mockery: "I was being foolish… Even Xu Ran, who resonates with the Mysterious Ancient Bricks and allows the Light Turtle Shell to directly merge into his body, couldn't revive the Jade Pure Willow Wood…"

"How could I not see what I am… expecting to awaken the Jade Pure Willow Wood with Spiritual Liquid produced by talismans?"

"It was Xu Ran's might that gave me a delusional fantasy… I was truly foolish, indeed…"

Lin Shou came to terms with himself.

"Might as well use it to nurture plants. It's quite good for plant nourishment."

...

...

Time flew by swiftly.

On the fourth day after receiving the Treasure of the Vault, which was also the 3145th day of Xu Ran's adolescence.

At the crack of dawn.

Xu Ran opened his eyes punctually.

Pulling open the curtains, the sky outside the safe zone was dull and gray, as if shrouded in a thin smog.

It felt somewhat uncomfortable, stifling.

However, after applying a Peaceful Heart Talisman, he felt much more at ease.

Washing up.

Having breakfast.

He and Ye Ping went to find the administrator Lin Shou.

"Uncle Lin, I have some matters that require my departure. I won't be bothering you here any longer."

"As for engraving the Little Purification Treasure Talisman, I will find time to do so when I return to the kindergarten. I will send a thousand at intervals, so you don't have to worry about that."

Hmm…

Lin Shou looked at Ye Ping, then at Xu Ran: "With your efficiency, engraving enough Little Purification Treasure Talismans is certainly not a problem."

"However, more precious than the talismans is you; only you in Huaxia can engrave the Little Purification Treasure Talisman and the Small Doubling Treasure Talisman! You are invaluable, comparable to a great treasure. Please be safe and do not let yourself be in danger. If we lose you, it is a huge loss for our entire country!"

Xu Ran nodded: "I understand, I will be careful and cautious."

Lin Shou focused his gaze: "By the way, have you reported the matter of the Little Purification Treasure Talisman to the Celestial Summit Pavilion? Reporting it could surely accumulate merit, and perhaps next time, you could bring back another Treasure of the Vault."

Xu Ran raised an eyebrow: "Uncle Lin, how about you report it for me? You're good at this."

Lin Shou agreed: "Alright, I will report it using the most confidential document."

"Then thank you, Uncle Lin."

"Hmm, let me see you off…"

Lin Shou escorted him all the way to the General Affairs Bureau.

"Uncle Lin, no need to escort me further, you go about your own business."

After advising a few more words, Lin Shou finally turned and left.

Xu Ran waved goodbye.

Standing under the shade of a tree.

Ye Ping looked at Xu Ran: "Heading back to the kindergarten? Or do you have other plans…?"

Xu Ran focused his expression: "Since I'm already here, I have to hunt down some beasts before going back."

"How many are you thinking of killing? Twenty thousand? Fifty thousand?"

Xu Ran extended his fingers: "Too few, I want to kill four hundred thousand beasts."

Ye Ping was shocked: "Huh? Four hundred thousand?"

He didn't expect Xu Ran to say something so astounding…

Four hundred thousand…

Are you trying to be like Bai Qi?

Though on the battlefield, Xu Ran had a terrifying record of slaying ten thousand Flying Head Ghosts in half an hour.

But even so, it would still require forty siege battles.

Even if you shuttle between nine safe zones, it would take a week.

"Isn't this a bit too ostentatious?"

"The key is… the battlefield might not even have that many beasts with tens of thousands of Qi Blood Value for you to kill. Three hundred thousand point beasts would be more realistic."

Xu Ran walked up to Uncle Ye Ping and lowered his voice, "It's fine, my Paperman Legion is about to upgrade. Three hundred thousand is just at the kill threshold. Three hundred and ten thousand can also be slaughtered."

Ye Ping was stunned, "What did you say? Are you... joking?"

Xu Ran's expression was serious, looking nothing like he was joking.

"This... you're so strong, who can be your opponent in this nationwide selection competition?"

It's simply an overwhelming lead, isn't it?

A super genius two and a half years older than him, considering she's eleven, her Qi Blood Value could at most reach eighty thousand points.

With the strength of the Root Bone, perhaps she could fight against Initial Tier Hill Realm enemies.

But Xu Ran's combat power... Each of his Paperman Legions could slay exotic beasts with thirty thousand Qi Blood Value in one strike...

At this moment.

He seemed to hear four words echoing in his ear—far ahead.

Terrifying!

Even though the last time was shocking enough.

But...

It's only been two hundred days.

His combat power actually doubled!

Fifty papermen with enough lethal force to instantly kill thirty thousand Qi Blood Value exotic beasts...

Putting them in the competition arena...

Is it not a massacre?

Ye Ping was speechless for a long time, "You win... But, forty thousand is really a bit much."

Xu Ran shrugged, "Not much, slaughtering ten thousand exotic beasts can condense a drop of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Flame. Zhu Yuheng needs the Ten Thousand Tribulations Flame, and I also need the Ten Thousand Tribulations Flame to enhance physical strength."

"If there's not enough on the battlefield, we'll venture into the Contaminated Area."

"I must raise my combat power a bit."

Ye Ping: "..."

"Uh... venturing into the Contaminated Area, I may not be able to protect you alone."

Xu Ran seriously said, "Need to find a few people to protect me, right? Ask the principal for help, have the principal arrange manpower."

He's really not the type to take risks when it comes to venturing into the Contaminated Area.

The seventh Godslaying Squad [Homecoming] was completely wiped out in the Contaminated Area, and that was a squad capable of fighting Divine Level creatures, and yet they fell...

Ye Ping nodded seriously, "Yes, these days, the Contaminated Area is in turmoil, even the seventh-ranked Godslaying Squad hasn't returned... I don't dare to let you take risks. You're too important now..."

Xu Ran's eyes shone, "But it's still very necessary to improve my strength. I'll first kill some for a few days in the safe zones, if it's enough I'll head back to kindergarten, if not, I'll try the Contaminated Area."

Ye Ping nodded, "...fine, I'll have the principal contact some bodyguards over these days."

As they were talking.

Up in the sky.

A team wearing golden battle robes flashed silently by at high speed. Upon closer inspection, it was Xu Ran's old acquaintance—the Purifying Soul Godslaying Squad.

Team member A Hao with sharp eyes, "Hmm? Guys, standing below... isn't that Xu Ran and Ye Ping? The little rascal came back to practice at the Alien Battlefield?"

Lin Feng looked down, "It really is him... let's go down and have a look, it's been more than half a year since we last saw this kid. Let's see how much he's improved."

The next second.

"Swish—"

"Swish—"

"Swish—"

The golden battle robes rustled as the seven people landed one after another in front of Xu Ran and Ye Ping, faces weathered from their long journey.

Lin Feng's voice was hoarse and deep, "Little Xu Ran, long time no see."

Xu Ran raised an eyebrow, "Uncle Lin... it's you all, long time no see. I'm glad none of you were hurt."

The group smiled warmly, "It's been over two hundred days since we last met. The little guy has grown a lot taller."

They came over to pinch Xu Ran's arm, looking familiar.

"Got a lot stronger too, right?"

Xu Ran smiled and nodded, "Indeed, I've grown much stronger. I want to go kill more exotic beasts again."

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, "How many do you want to kill?"

"Forty thousand."

The crowd, "Huh? Isn't that a bit much? Killing so many easily attracts the attention of Divine Level monsters."

Xu Ran cheekily made his request, "Uncle Feng, do you all have tasks? How about protecting me?"

Having a Godslaying Squad on site, why not take advantage?

The members of the Purifying Soul Godslaying Squad looked at each other.

Lin Feng, "We're just back from a mission, and we're planning to rest for a few days..."

Xu Ran caught the hint, "Then forget it."

Lin Feng waved his hand, "...Not finished, let me finish... protecting you is totally fine, but let us sleep for two or three days."

Xu Ran's eyes brightened.

Isn't this a coincidence?

He can just wander around the battlefields in several safe zones for a few days.

Xu Ran smiled and nodded, "Alright, you can sleep for two or three days, and I'll join battles in the various safe zones with Uncle Ye. If I haven't killed enough, I'll come find you for protection."

"Sure."

The Purifying Soul Godslaying Squad agreed in a heartbeat.

"Once you're done with training, we still need to follow you to Jing Province. This time's selection competition will be overseen by me and your Uncle Liu Yan."

Xu Ran raised an eyebrow, "Oh."

A Hao let out a long sigh of relief, "Isn't it coincidental? We planned to take some time off to watch the final days of the competition, and now we can take a break for over two hundred days. Feels a bit unsettling."

Lin Feng's brow furrowed deeply, "It's not just a vacation... the Celestial Summit Pavilion predicted an extremely terrifying crisis, lurking within the Divine Land..."

Xu Ran and Ye Ping shivered simultaneously.

Ye Ping spoke in a somber voice, "Is it the Talisman Vengeful God?"

Lin Feng coughed twice, "Let's go, find a hotel to talk slowly... this matter is very serious..."

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