Chapter 1035: Chapter 1035

The result was just as Du You had analyzed; as the negotiation proceeded, the battle indeed came to a halt. In the end, the area was re-divided along the current borders, and all parties established new rules.

Similarly, the message from the Professional Association arrived. They told all the professionals to be cautious recently and to avoid conflicts with the local inhabitants. The reason wasn’t concealed, informing them that the natives had begun to reject professionals.

It seemed that for some time to come, life would be tough for the professionals in this world and those serving them.

Du You was aware that no great battle had erupted and did not engage again, for he did not want to be captured by a tier-five enemy. Now, the Shadow Demon foes from the demon-slayer series were all over searching for him because he had caused too much destruction.

Fortunately, he had managed to stay well-hidden after each battle, so these people were still unaware of his identity.

Du You opened the panel and submitted the enemy encirclement mission with some regret.

Instantly, a treasure chest appeared before Du You. "As expected, it’s yellow, not reaching the blue evaluation."

As Du You spoke, he opened the chest. First, as always, were Crystal Coins—there were quite a lot of them; this chest gave him a direct one hundred thousand Crystal Coins. Though there weren’t many yellow Crystal Coins, this indicated that the chest was of a high level.

Du You continued to search and then discovered two scrolls.

"Huh, they’re both skills, and both directly suitable for the two of you, perfect to be divided between you." The source of thɪs content is 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝙣𝙚𝙩

Demon Hunter Shadow: Exclusive to Demon Hunters, increases Magic Power level by 2%, speed level by 2%, and attack level by 1%. (Tier 1, 9 stars)

Demon Hunter Blade: Exclusive to Demon Hunters, increases Magic Power level by 2%, speed level by 1%, and attack level by 2%. (Tier 1, 9 stars)

"Exclusive to Demon Hunters, so they’re specifically suitable for demon-hunting type professionals. Your Demon Hunting God Archer is precisely such a profession; these skills are almost unsellable," Du You said with a laugh.

"Master, how could anyone sell such skills? They were meant for the two of us," Lin Yushi said coyly.

Du You laughed, "Alright, alright, they’re yours, they’re yours. Now that they’re upgraded to 9 stars, it’s unlikely that ordinary people could learn them. Okay, you two choose. One excels in speed, the other in attack."

The preference was clear; Lin Yucha chose the Demon Hunter Shadow without hesitation. As an assassin, speed was vitally important, and Lin Yucha’s own attack skills were already quite powerful.

Lin Yushi opted for the Demon Hunter Blade, as enhancing her attack was more crucial. Many of Lin Yushi’s attacks were area-based, and she wasn’t inherently strong in attacking. With the addition of this skill for stacking, her future attacks could also improve. Although they wouldn’t be as powerful as her sister after using the skill, she wouldn’t fall too far behind either.

Of course, the attack mentioned here referred to active attack, not passive ones.

The sisters directly learned the skills and enhanced them to level 30. Lacking advancement materials prevented them from advancing further. However, they found that advancing these skills seemed relatively easy.

"Master, I can feel that these Demon Hunter exclusive skills naturally advance as long as we sacrifice more demons, no other advancement materials needed. Wait, that’s not right, slaying evil creatures works too," said Lin Yucha, with Lin Yushi nodding in agreement.

Du You laughed, "That’s great. Let’s see what else I can get."

The chest didn’t disappear, and Du You continued to search. This time, he found a blueprint.

Shadow Demons Castle Blueprint (Tier Four): Allows the construction of a Shadow Demons Castle in one’s territory.

A tier-four blueprint, specifically for creating Shadow Demons. "It’s a pity, the professional inclination is too specific. This profession is only used to confront demons and only useful in a world corrupted by demons. Because this profession is not recognized, even if built on the territory, the profession’s heritage can’t be obtained. It is rather a waste," he thought.

There was no helping it; the first two skills were astonishing, so Du You did not dwell on the unimpressive last item. At this point, the chest finally disappeared completely.

Next, Du You didn’t leave right away but instead entered the trade market to look for items that might be useful.

Initially just browsing, Du You didn’t expect to actually find something of use. It was a crescent-shaped necklace, likely discarded by someone, an equipment piece.

It was a little gem, and not cheap since it was a deep yellow color. It only enhanced moon-sensory abilities, which were rather marginal benefits, perhaps the reason someone had discarded it.

What truly attracted Du You wasn’t the actual capabilities of the equipment but that it was an advancement material. Yes, he had found the fourth advancement material here, and his acquisition was indeed excellent.

Du You calmly approached and eventually traded a common yellow longsword he couldn’t use for it. After securing it, he discreetly left. "Master, is that necklace of any use?" Lin Yucha, who knew Du You very well, asked quietly after they had moved a distance away. Du You’s actions had been too apparent for them.

"You noticed? Haha, my luck is incredibly good this time, that’s the perfect advancement material for my Moon Shadow Aura. Now nearly all my skills are approaching complete advancement," he explained.

This was a happy dilemma, adding new skills while advancing the existing ones. Had it not been for the influx of new abilities, his skills would likely have been close to complete advancement already.

Of course, complete advancement didn’t offer any special benefits; it was just Du You’s own bit of OCD. Seeing some skills, not yet advanced bothered him.

While checking, Du You also mused to himself, "Ah, if only all these magic power consumption reductions could stack completely. By the current levels, if they all stacked, my magic consumption would drop to zero."

"Hee hee, as if such good fortune exists," Lin Yushi chuckled softly.

"Whether it does or doesn’t, let’s head back. This operation can be considered a complete success." After leaving the market, Du You led the sisters to a space provided by the Professional Association and opened the space portal. With a familiar transit of spatial channels, when they reappeared, they were back at their residence.