Kill one monster, stack one poison, and I alone will poison my way across the world!

"These attributes are insane!"

Su Chen was also startled by his own attributes.

1660 points of energy!

Even a mage who maxes out their Spirit stat probably wouldn't even have a fraction of that number.

"This Abyss dungeon run was incredibly profitable; I'll definitely run it more often in the future."

Closing the panel, Su Chen felt his condition was pretty good, so instead of returning to town immediately, he went to the wilderness to level up.

With his current attribute values ​​and skills, his monster-killing efficiency has increased several times.

Under his command, hundreds of snake guards simultaneously attacked dozens of different enemies.

Dozens of kill notifications instantly flooded the screen.

[Hint: Killing a level 17 Bloodthirsty Demon Wolf grants 170 experience points.]

[Hint: Defeating the level 18 Venomous Fang King Serpent grants 180 experience points.]

……

"The experience points are too low. Killing nearly a hundred monsters is only equivalent to killing one monster in the Abyss dungeon."

Su Chen sighed.

It used to be difficult for the sea.

The experience gained from monsters in the wild is too low.

Having survived the monsters in the Abyss dungeon, I'm not going to care about these little monsters anymore.

Even at his current monster-killing speed, it would still take him five or six days to level up.

but.

In addition to experience, he can also increase the level of [Poison].

This is the shameless aspect of unlimited growth.

Even without leveling up, just by farming level 1 slimes, he is constantly growing stronger!

A few hours later, his experience had barely increased by a few percentage points, but the level of [Poison] had reached a terrifying 4000 levels.

"That feels so good. Round numbers are so pleasing to the eye. It's driving my OCD crazy."

"That's it for today. I'll leave the equipment and materials at the merchant guild and then go home to sleep."

Su Chen let out a long sigh and returned to the city.

After dumping a huge pile of materials from his backpack at the Professionals' Guild, he went home.

The next morning.

Bang bang bang!

The dull knocking echoed throughout the room.

Su Chen yawned, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and opened his old security door.

The door was just opened a crack.

"Snapped!"

A pale hand slapped him directly on the forehead. The force wasn't great, but the sound was loud.

"Little Su! You idiot, have you fallen asleep again?!"

Outside the door, Lin Shiqing was dressed in an exquisite silver-white robe, her high ponytail swaying with her movements.

She put her hands on her hips and glared angrily at Su Chen.

As the daughter of a top family in Tianhe City, her outfit shimmered with an undisguised silver-level brilliance, with some pieces even gleaming with a golden-level subtle light.

Su Chen rubbed his forehead, looked at the young lady in front of him, and sighed helplessly: "Are you going to destroy the house so early in the morning?"

"What do you mean 'early morning'?! It's already 12:30!" Lin Shiqing barged in without any politeness. "The 'Dark Forest' dungeon spot that Principal He specially reserved for you opened at midnight this morning. Have you completely forgotten?"

"Oh, that one."

Su Chen was stunned for a moment, remembering what He Tianshan had mentioned to him that day: the special copy specially constructed by the Provincial Department of Education.

He turned around and walked to the sink to wash his face: "How much experience? If not, I won't go. My level is high enough."

"Enough what?! The college entrance exam starts tomorrow. Don't think you're so great just because you're at level 13." Lin Shiqing walked up behind him, stamping her feet anxiously. "Let me tell you, which of the heirs of those big families in the province didn't get to level 14 or above by relying on family resources? You're just... wait."

Lin Shiqing's words suddenly caught in her throat.

She stared at Su Chen's back, her eyes widening.

After washing up, Su Chen changed into his combat gear, without trying to hide the glowing effects of his equipment.

The golden light flowing from the Cerberus Gauntlets seemed particularly dazzling in the cramped rented room.

Even more outrageous, Lin Shiqing couldn't see Su Chen's level!

This little Su Zi has learned to be so secretive!

She puffed out her cheeks and kept twirling her investigative techniques.

[Note: Lin Shiqing's reconnaissance skill has been blocked by your [Discernment Badge (Dark Gold)]!]

[Note: Lin Shiqing's reconnaissance skill has been blocked by your [Discernment Badge (Dark Gold)]!]

"..."

Su Chen: "..."

Su Chen's lips twitched.

Do you know that's very impolite?

He rolled his eyes and temporarily removed the Disconnection Badge.

Instantly, Su Chen's information appeared on her retina.

[Su Chen, Class: Venomous Mage, Level: 17]

"Level 17?!"

Lin Shiqing's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, and she jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"You...you...you're cheating! You were only level 13 yesterday, how come you're level 17 today?!"

Su Chen grabbed a towel and wiped his face: "I stayed up all night, at a normal pace, it was pretty easy."

"Simple?"

Lin Shiqing's eyes widened, feeling that her worldview had been severely impacted.

Keep in mind that she only reached level 13 thanks to the Lin family's countless experience scrolls and the help of advanced professionals!

After the initial shock, Lin Shiqing seemed to remember something, and her face suddenly turned pale.

She rushed forward, grabbed Su Chen's arm, and stared intently at him.

"I heard from my family... Yesterday, the military sealed off the Wailing Mine area, and Commander Lei Jun even went there personally, saying that an avatar of a powerful demon had descended."

Lin Shiqing's voice trembled slightly, and her grip on Su Chen's arm tightened unconsciously. "Were you inside then?"

Su Chen felt the force on his arm and saw the undisguised fear in Lin Shiqing's eyes, and his heart stirred slightly.

This girl may be fierce, but she really cares about him.

but.

Commander Lei Jun said that news of the demons' appearance had been strictly blocked, but this young lady knew everything.

The Lin family's power is far greater than I imagined.

"Ah, we ran into them. But that demon was pretty weak; it ran away on its own."

Su Chen said in a relaxed tone.

"You can still laugh!"

Lin Shiqing's eyes reddened slightly. She suddenly shook off his arm, but then grabbed his clothes again.

"Do you even know how dangerous the demon race is? You're just a newly promoted mage; if you encounter those old fogies, you won't even be left with bones!"

She bit her lip, her eyes glistening with tears, but her tone remained firm: "I don't care! From now until the end of the college entrance exam, you must stay with me! You're not allowed to go anywhere!"

As she spoke, she magically pulled a small pill radiating a rich golden light from her backpack and placed it directly into Su Chen's hand.

[Double Experience Pill (Dark Gold Grade): Doubles all experience gained for 24 hours after use. Crafted by Jin Buhuan, a master alchemist from China. Can only be used once in a lifetime.]

"See that! I stole... cough, took it out of Old Man Jin's storeroom."

Lin Shiqing raised her chin. "I'll take you through dungeons to level up. If you dare not go today, I'll get mad at you!"

Su Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

It was actually a pill personally refined by the alchemy master Jin Buhuan?!

Jin Buhuan... is the most famous alchemy master in China.

The elixirs he concocted were priceless and unavailable, their power unpredictable and mysterious. Some were rumored to be able to dramatically increase a person's attributes, while others could bring the dead back to life.

In addition, he has another identity—the current president of the Professionals Chamber of Commerce.

Su Chen looked at the priceless double experience pill in his hand, then at Lin Shiqing who was protecting her chicks like a mother hen, and couldn't help but laugh.

This young lady's way of showing concern for people is truly...unique.

However, with this thing, it shouldn't be a problem to get a few more grades before the college entrance exam.

Once he reaches level 18, he'll be able to wear the legendary equipment he got yesterday.

perhaps.

Maybe I can reach level 20.

Reaching level 20... Before the college entrance exam, Commander Lei Jun might not have time to complete the job change dungeon, but you can learn a new skill every 10 levels!

The level 10 Serpent Guardian had already shown him how overpowered this class was. What would the level 20 skill be?

"Alright, since Miss Lin has been so kind in inviting me, I'll reluctantly agree to hitch a ride."

Su Chen shrugged.

"You're smart to know what's good for you!"

Lin Shiqing snorted, but a slight smile quietly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

She grabbed Su Chen and said, "Hurry up, that instance was set up by the Education Department. It's in the suburbs of the provincial capital, quite far away. We need to take a teleportation array to get there."

In this world, large teleportation arrays connect major cities.

The ticket to the provincial capital costs 1000 yuan, which is a price that ordinary people might not be willing to pay.

En route to Earth.

Lin Shiqing chattered away, telling Su Chen about the situation in this instance.

"This dungeon is different from others. Besides gaining experience points from killing monsters and bosses, you also get a very high amount of experience points upon completion!"

"Therefore, we need to clear the dungeon in the shortest possible time and try to run it as many times as possible!"

"..."

Do you get experience points for clearing dungeons?

Su Chen nodded knowingly.

In the dungeons and secret realms I encountered before, only the monsters gave me experience points; there were no rewards upon completion.

This world is so big, there are so many wonders!

Half an hour later, in the suburbs of Jiangnan City, at the entrance to the Dark Forest instance.

Outside the instance, crowds thronged, and shouts echoed everywhere.

"We've joined the group, but we need a high-damage dealer, preferably a magic-based one!"

"The top genius in Wenshui City is preparing to tackle the Hard difficulty level. Looking for strong teammates level 12 or above, preferably warriors or hidden classes that can tank monsters!"

"We sell all kinds of potions at the same prices as the professional merchants' guild—fair and honest!"

"Selling guides for the first third of the dungeon, guaranteed accurate!"

"..."

There were students looking to form teams, as well as some shrewd business vendors.

Although each school only has two places, the land area of ​​this world has been expanded countless times. Jiangnan Province alone has more than 100 prefecture-level cities, and the number of schools is countless.

"Little Su, let me tell you, this dungeon is very difficult."

As they walked, Lin Shiqing solemnly instructed, "The monsters inside are very agile and can use poison. When we go in, stand behind me, and I'll give you invisibility. Don't be impulsive..."

"Shiqing! You really came!"

A male voice, punctuated by bubbles, interrupted Lin Shiqing's instructions.

Ahead, a young man with a buzz cut, round face, and a thick beard on his cheeks and chin, wearing white socks, walked over with three followers dressed similarly.

[Player: Zhao Kuo]

[Class: Gale Warrior]

[Level: 13]

The eldest son of the Zhao family in Jiangnan Province, a well-known rich second-generation.

"Shiqing, I knew you'd come here to push for the top spot. I've already assembled an elite team of all level 11 or higher, and we're just missing a healer. Let's team up and tackle the hard difficulty together; I guarantee I'll carry you to victory."

Zhao Kuo stepped forward, revealing what he considered a charming smile.

Su Chen got goosebumps all over.

Holy crap, a full beard and white socks, is he coming for me?!

At this moment, Zhao Kuo's gaze fell on Su Chen, who was standing next to Lin Shiqing.

"Oh, isn't this Su Chen, the genius of Tianhe City?" Zhao Kuo sneered, his eyes filled with contempt. "What, you want to live off a woman? Tianhe City is a backwater, are you even level 10 yet? Shi Qing, what are you doing bringing this burden along? Are you going in to die?"

Lin Shiqing's face darkened, and she was about to explode: "Zhao Kuo, watch your mouth..."

Su Chen pulled her a little away, his face full of disgust as he asked, "Are you from Sichuan?"

"???"

Zhao Kuo was taken aback.

I thought Su Chen was going to get furious, but he just said something completely nonsensical.

"I'm a native of Jiangnan!"

"Oh, I asked the wrong question. Are you male or female?"

"..."

Zhao Kuo finally understood, his face flushing red: "Damn it, can't you see my muscles?"

"..."

It's precisely because you have big muscles that you're in danger.

"I feel you have a special connection with Sichuan and Chongqing."

After saying that, Su Chen ignored him and walked past him towards the portal to the dungeon entrance.

Zhao Kuo was stunned.

He had prepared a whole host of sarcastic remarks, but it was like punching cotton.

"What the hell are you pretending for!"

Zhao Kuo, enraged, said, "Shiqing, the monsters in this dungeon have extremely high stats. Even our five-person team from the provincial capital almost died at the hands of the BOSS just now!"

"If you two can beat this game, I'll eat that giant sword right here and now!"

Su Chen didn't speak, but turned his head and waved to Lin Shiqing: "Let's go, Miss Lin."

"oh oh!"

Lin Shiqing glared at Zhao Kuo and quickly jogged to catch up with Su Chen.

Su Chen arrived at the portal to the instance and cast a Scouting spell.

[Dark Forest]

[Dungeon Level: 15-20]

Please select the dungeon difficulty: Normal, Hard, Hell, Nightmare.

Lin Shiqing nervously rubbed her hands together: "Xiao Su, just choose normal mode. The monsters there are at least level 15. Let's play it safe..."

Su Chen looked at the options in front of him and silently considered them.

With double experience pills available, grinding normal difficulty is simply a waste of resources.

If you're going to do this, the goal is to maximize your profits.

Without even hesitating, he raised his hand and tapped the rightmost option that emitted a blood-red light.

Om-!

The portal instantly changed from pale blue to scarlet red, and a pungent smell of blood wafted out.

[Notification: You have entered the Dark Forest (Nightmare difficulty)].

[Note: Monster attributes are increased and their aggro range is expanded at this difficulty level. Please be vigilant!]

"brush!"

The two figures were instantly swallowed up by the blood-red light gate.

Before the dizziness from the teleportation had subsided, Lin Shiqing saw the scarlet system notification in her vision.

"Little Suzi!!!"

Lin Shiqing's frantic screams rang in Su Chen's ears.

"Did you order the wrong thing?!"

"This is nightmare level! Nightmare level!!!"

"..."