Lin Moyu took out the Shadowgnat corpses.

The tiny corpses were pitch-black, no larger than a finger, their curled-up forms utterly inconspicuous.

Yet even in death, they still radiated curse power. An ordinary person who touched them would be plagued by misfortune and fall gravely ill.

They were objects of ill omen—or rather, the Shadowgnat Race had been born under misfortune itself.

Holding the corpses in his hand, Lin Moyu paid no attention to the lingering curse.

Lin Xiaoyu, however, tensed, her eyes narrowing, "Senior Lin, aren't you afraid of their curse?"

Lin Moyu smiled and shook his head, "I've read records about the Shadowgnats. They are born with the curse power, and throughout their entire lives, it's the only ability they possess."

"They're an ill-fated race, despised by virtually every other race.”

"If they weren't so insignificant, they would probably have been exterminated by stronger races long ago."

Lin Xiaoyu was also familiar with the Shadowgnats and nodded in agreement.

"The strongest among them has only ever reached the God King realm. They've never produced a God Sovereign, which is precisely why they've managed to survive until now."

Lin Moyu tossed the corpses onto the trading disc.

"Still, everything has two sides. Though they're regarded as an ill-omened race, our human race can use them as ingredients for pill refinement."

His thoughts drifted to his law of undeath.

Life contained death, and death concealed life. Like two sides of the same coin, they coexisted in perfect balance. Such were the wonders of the world.

After throwing all the Shadowgnat corpses onto the trading disc, Lin Moyu received 1,280 points.

He finished the last of his tea in a single gulp, rose to his feet, and left.

Watching the light of the teleportation formation gradually fade, Lin Xiaoyu murmured softly, "Senior Lin has changed."

Although this was only their second meeting, the difference between the Lin Moyu she had met before and the one now was striking.

During their last encounter, he had still carried the uncertainty of a newcomer. Anyone could tell he had only recently arrived in the greater world.

Now, however, he carried himself like a seasoned cultivator who had spent years navigating it.

Every cultivator underwent such a transformation after entering the greater world.

The only remarkable thing was how quickly it had happened to Lin Moyu.

How much time had passed?

Yet he had already adapted completely to life in the greater world.

...

After leaving the trading room, Lin Moyu headed back to the Mission Center.

Having set his goals, he intended to spend the foreseeable future accepting missions, growing stronger while steadily familiarizing himself with the greater world.

Although the Mission Center was bustling with people, it remained remarkably quiet.

Some searched for suitable missions, while others quietly exchanged information and experiences.

No one spoke loudly enough to disturb those around them.

The moment Lin Moyu entered, numerous gazes turned toward him.

His performance during the previous emergency mission had been far too outstanding to ignore, leaving a deep impression on everyone present.

Most memorable was the final battle against the Shadowgnats, where he had swept through the entire planet with ruthless efficiency, exterminating every last Shadowgnat on the planet.

The battle had fully demonstrated his incredible combat power.

On the surface, he was only a 3rd tier Transcendent God.

In reality, his strength far exceeded that level.

Most who discussed the battle afterward believed Lin Moyu possessed combat power comparable to at least a 5th tier Transcendent God—a true genius capable of defeating opponents two tiers above his own.

"Brother Lin."

As soon as Lin Moyu stepped into the Mission Center, someone approached him.

Many people wanted to befriend a genius capable of fighting above his tier.

Lin Moyu stopped and looked at the approaching man.

His name was Ren Qiang, a 5th tier Transcendent God.

Thanks to the Human Emperor Network, the basic information of cultivators who chose not to conceal their identities was readily available.

Lin Moyu recognized him immediately.

Ren Qiang had participated in the emergency mission on the Planet No. 105-3.

Walking over with a polite smile, Ren Qiang introduced himself.

"My name is Ren Qiang, a member of the Ren Family from the Vermilion Bird Star System No. 98."

Lin Moyu had never heard of the Ren Family, but he assumed it was one of the many cultivation families scattered throughout the greater world.

Since Ren Qiang was courteous, Lin Moyu naturally returned the courtesy, "Is there something I can help you with, Senior Ren?"

Ren Qiang burst into laughter, "Don't call me 'Senior.' We're both Transcendent Gods, so there's no need for that."

"Brother Lin, everyone witnessed your performance during the last mission. Dispelling the curse, saving lives, wiping out the Shadowgnats—you were the center of attention."

"To be honest, that mission was practically completed by you alone. The rest of us were just along for the ride."

Faced with such praise, Lin Moyu merely replied, "Even without me, the mission would have been completed eventually. It just would've taken a little longer."

He remained as modest as ever, making no attempt to downplay the contributions of Ren Qiang and the others.

Ren Qiang smiled, "We all understand that your true strength is far greater than it appears, Brother Lin."

"With your abilities, you should have no trouble taking on arena missions."

Lin Moyu had seen arena missions listed before but had never looked into them closely.

The rewards for those missions were variable rather than fixed, which was why he hadn't been interested in accepting them.

Seeing Lin Moyu's reaction, Ren Qiang immediately understood, "Come, let's find somewhere to sit and talk."

"Alright." Lin Moyu accepted the invitation.

He sensed no hostility from Ren Qiang.

Whether the man simply wished to make friends or was naturally sociable, Lin Moyu had no reason to refuse.

The two walked over to a nearby table and took their seats.

Ren Qiang then produced a bottle of alcohol along with two cups.

Lin Moyu noticed that as the bottle appeared, the ring on Ren Qiang's finger flashed faintly, releasing a subtle spatial ripple.

His curiosity was piqued.

That was most likely a storage ring, and he couldn't help wondering how it differed from his own storage space.

Ren Qiang filled both cups.

The alcohol was milky white, its aroma rich and intoxicating.

Curiously, the fragrance remained confined to the small space around their table instead of drifting farther away.

With a warm smile, Ren Qiang pushed a cup toward him.

"Give it a try, Brother Lin. This is a specialty brewed by the Ren Family. It's fairly well known throughout the neighboring star systems."

Lin Moyu wasn't concerned about poison. He picked up the cup and took a sip.

The rich aroma burst across his palate, mellow and velvety. It was easily superior to any alcohol he had tasted back in the small world.

More importantly, the fragrance seemed to flow straight into his mind, leaving his thoughts noticeably clearer.

He nodded in approval, "An excellent alcohol."

Seeing Lin Moyu's straightforward reaction, Ren Qiang's smile widened, "I'm glad you like it. I'll give you some before you leave."

"Now, tell me honestly, Brother Lin. Are you capable of fighting opponents above your cultivation realm?”

"Yes." Lin Moyu answered without hiding it.

What had happened on the Planet No. 105-3 had been witnessed by countless people, so there was no point denying it.

Ren Qiang asked, "Then... are you confident in taking on a 5th tier Transcendent God?"

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