Chapter 35 - Levitation, I'm Really About to Take Off!
[You opened a Golden Treasure Chest.]
[You obtained Skill Mutation Card x1.]
A Skill Mutation Card?
From the name alone, it sounded like something good. Zhou Han quickly checked the detailed description.
[Skill Mutation Card]: After use, it can mutate one randomly selected unlocked skill of your class.
No one knew what it would mutate into, or what the standards were.
The system didn't give any clear explanation.
There was only one way to find out—try it.
"Use Skill Mutation Card."
[You used the Skill Mutation Card. Your skill 'Jump' has mutated. Please check.]
Hmm? Jump mutated?
Could it… let me fly now?
After checking it out of curiosity, Zhou Han was stunned.
He had actually guessed it right—this skill really allowed him to fly.
[Levitation +4]: Break free from the planet's gravity. Allows the body to float 10 meters in the air for 2 minutes. Cooldown: 8 seconds.
The skill's name had changed to Levitation.
After seeing it, Zhou Han was overjoyed. Although it could only rise 10 meters and wasn't true flight,
as he continued to enhance it in the future, who knew what it might become.
He was just about to test the skill when he suddenly heard a group of orderly footsteps approaching.
"This is the place. I just sensed the aura of the demon race."
A squad of guards arrived. They were clad in iron armor, exuding a solemn killing intent. Each of them was extremely powerful.
Zhou Han casually appraised one of them—every single one was above level 40.
The leader at the front was even higher, reaching over level 60.
"Hmm? This is a Shadow Demon. It was killed not long ago; the corpse is still warm."
They quickly discovered the corpse and came to a conclusion after examining it.
"Young man, did you kill this Shadow Demon?"
The commander of the Feiyu Army happened to notice Zhou Han and Tang Yurou, so he asked.
"That's right. It dared to run wild in human territory—simply courting death."
Zhou Han nodded, speaking with righteous indignation.
"Good! Young man, you've got guts, speaking such bold words. A warrior like you deserves to be rewarded."
The commander was first surprised—he hadn't expected someone so young to be capable of killing a Shadow Demon.
Then he applauded in admiration, a smile appearing on his usually cold face.
"You flatter me, Commander. This is my duty. As a resident of Azure Thunder City, it's my responsibility."
Hearing there was a reward, Zhou Han's eyes lit up, and he immediately spoke modestly.
"Well said. In that case, I'll record your merit first.
If everyone in Azure Thunder City had your awareness, what would we have to fear from the demon race?"
The commander's gaze toward Zhou Han became even more appreciative. A young man with both strength and humility was rare.
However, given the current situation—with demon invasions happening more and more frequently—he couldn't help but feel a trace of worry about how long the city could hold out.
Before his words even finished, Zhou Han's expression turned ugly.
Damn it!
That's not how this is supposed to go!
I was just being polite—why did you take it seriously?
Isn't modesty supposed to involve some back-and-forth refusal?
Zhou Han wished he could slap himself. Why did he have to say something like that?
The reward he had in hand just vanished like that.
However, from the commander's words, it was clear that the current situation wasn't very good.
Things might be even worse than he had imagined. He needed to improve his strength as soon as possible.
Just as he was about to take his leave, he heard the commander speak again.
"I see potential in you. Our city lord is preparing to establish a Demon Extermination Office. Are you interested?"
[A new quest has appeared: Talent Selection. Accept?]
Oh, not bad. Although the reward was gone, he got a new quest instead.
Not much of a loss—completely acceptable.
"Of course I'm interested. I also want to contribute to Azure Thunder City."
[You have accepted the quest. Please check the description!]
[Talent Selection]
Description: Successfully enter the top ten in the talent selection competition. The higher the rank, the richer the rewards.
Progress: Not completed
Location: Martial Arena (Coordinates XXX)
"Very good. Those participating are all outstanding young talents. I hope you can stand out."
After saying that, the commander led his soldiers away.
Zhou Han opened the map and checked the location of the Martial Arena—it wasn't far.
Just as he was about to head there, he noticed Tang Yurou still squatting there, crying.
She cried so pitifully, like pear blossoms drenched in rain, making anyone feel sympathy.
A kind man like Zhou Han obviously couldn't just watch a young beauty cry in front of him.
"Crying like this won't help. First, bury your grandfather so he can rest in peace."
Seeing that Tang Yurou was completely at a loss, Zhou Han directly made the decision for her.
"B-but I don't have money…" Tang Yurou said awkwardly.
In ancient times, a burial wasn't simple. It had to be done properly and ceremoniously, which naturally cost a lot.
Zhou Han felt speechless. You're already level 30—can't you even earn this bit of money?
He was just about to open his system inventory to take out some gold.
"I—I'll sell myself to you. I only ask that you properly bury my grandfather!"
Seeing that Zhou Han hadn't responded for a while, Tang Yurou thought he was unwilling to lend her money.
That's right—how could someone as perverted as him be so kind?
So she blurted out the cliché of selling herself for a burial.
"Ah! You… here, take this gold."
Zhou Han's forehead filled with black lines. He stuffed the gold into Tang Yurou's hand and left.
"Don't worry, I keep my word. After I finish handling things, I'll come find you. From now on, I'll be your maid!"
Although unwilling, Tang Yurou still shouted loudly toward Zhou Han's departing figure, her eyes filled with determination.
A hot-tempered girl like that as a maid? Forget it!
Just thinking about it made Zhou Han uncomfortable!
Martial Arena.
At this moment, it was packed with people. Everyone was scrambling to sign up for the selection.
"Hey brother, you look unfamiliar! You here for the selection too?"
While Zhou Han was lining up, a young man behind him struck up a conversation.
The other party had messy, unkempt hair, looking a bit sloppy, but he wore a friendly smile as he looked at Zhou Han.
From his expression and behavior, Zhou Han quickly judged that he was a native of the Divine Demon Continent.
"Yeah. Got a problem with that?"
Zhou Han didn't find it annoying and chatted casually—who knew, maybe it would trigger something hidden.
"There is a problem, of course there is! I don't think you're very strong. Passing the selection will be quite difficult for you."
The sloppy guy said seriously, as if he really knew what he was talking about.
Even Zhou Han almost believed him.
Can he actually see my strength?
Could he be some kind of expert?
Did I just run into a hidden big shot who's about to give me something?
Thinking of this, Zhou Han became excited. This luck is insane!
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