Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Holy Crap, It’s Poisonous! (Five Updates)
Poison testing? Ten Contribution Points each time? And it even pays the Contribution Points needed for Reincarnation? For Second Test Players, this was simply the easiest way to earn Contribution Points.
The Construction Tasks are all monopolized by the people from Cloud Lament; building those structures is too slow, and the rewards are low too. What about planting tasks? They’re occupied by Life Players from Little Boss. Second Test Players are now worried about how to get Contribution Points. Now that Junlin is directly recruiting a group of poison testers, isn’t this giving them, the Second Test Players, a chance to earn Contribution Points?
"Ten Contribution Points, Lingxiao Hall is indeed loaded," someone remarked.
"They have a lot of Contribution Points in their hands; even Cloud Lament can’t compare."
"Let’s do it! It’s just poison testing. I haven’t experienced being poisoned yet."
"Count me in! Let’s go together!"
Seeing that the Second Test Players were all eager to try, the First Test Players were stunned. What’s going on? Are they crazy for Contribution Points?
Dung Beetle, seeing the frenzy of the Second Test Players, couldn’t help but be somewhat tempted. He still had over three hundred Contribution Points in hand, and he could find a few who were willing to taste his Dark Cuisine. Since Second Test Players were willing to do anything for Contribution Points, his Dark Cuisine wouldn’t be an exception!
"Need a few Second Test Players to try out new food!" Dung Beetle also announced to the Second Test Players. "Tasting once earns you ten Contribution Points! Contact me if you’re interested!"
Hearing that another offer was made, the Second Test Players were eager to try. Why? There are Contribution Points to be earned, and it’s not even tiring. Who would mind?
First Test Players, seeing that it was Dung Beetle who spoke up, chose to stay away. Could this guy’s cooking even be edible? Keep in mind his stove is next to the toilet. Who knows if he might add something extra to the food? There is no need to risk themselves for Contribution Points.
Dung Beetle only recruited three players and then led them toward his stove. Seeing the stove standing alone near the toilet, the color drained from the three Second Test Players’ faces.
"Big Brother Dung Beetle, the food you’re cooking is normal food, right?" one player asked, his expression troubled.
Dung Beetle nodded. "Don’t worry, absolutely no problems. I just want to see what buffs the food has!"
After saying this, he presented the food he had prepared earlier: a serving of burnt-to-a-crisp tofu garnished with a bit of chopped green onions, and a serving of golden fried rice—whether it was fried with eggs or something else, who knew.
"Mapo Tofu and Fried Rice. Give them a try," Dung Beetle said with a smile. "If there’s any buff, you must tell me. Then I’ll give you more Contribution Points!"
Faced with the temptation of Contribution Points, the three players bit the bullet and picked up their chopsticks.
The first player chose the Mapo Tofu, took a bite, and put it in his mouth. An indescribable taste shot straight to his brain. Then, the player immediately foamed at the mouth and began to convulse.
"Damn, what’s happening?"
"Bro, are you alright? Doctor! Doctor!"
The remaining two players, seeing the one who had fallen, were also sweating bullets. A piece of Tofu causing this kind of reaction? Are you sure this isn’t a biological weapon?
"Big Brother Dung Beetle, we’re not trying anymore. Find someone else!"
Immediately, the two players dragged the unfortunate player away.
Dung Beetle didn’t insist. Instead, he picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of tofu, and gave it a try.
He chewed for a long time.
He suddenly shuddered violently, and then his body convulsed as he fell to the ground, foam starting to form at his mouth.
"Damn!"
"Help... help me...!"
「Mountaintop Medicinal Field.」
Over fifty players came to test the poison, but Poisonous Panda only picked ten, as there wasn’t much Soul-Breaking Grass left, and they needed to conserve some for later use. The martial arts he practiced also required the assistance of poison.
Looking at the ten players, Poisonous Panda said, "Each of you will get ten Contribution Points for your work. Death by Reincarnation is on us; just come find me for a claim after Reincarnation."
After that, he asked Farmer’s Three Punches to bring over ten pieces of Soul-Breaking Grass. Each player got one piece.
Lured by the Contribution Points, they did not hesitate to eat them.
Within five breaths, all ten players were dead.
Dead within five breaths? The toxicity is quite decent. Poisonous Panda stated directly, "I’ll take all of this batch of Soul-Breaking Grass for 100 Contribution Points!"
Regarding the players who died from testing poisons, they could find Poisonous Panda themselves for a claim after Reincarnation.
Farmer’s Three Punches also nodded repeatedly. One hundred Contribution Points. Their cultivation efforts these days were worthwhile.
After the trade, Farmer’s Three Punches asked, "Do you need any other poisons? I’ll go to the Contribution Hall to see, and I can plant them directly for you."
"The next batch should be a poison that can suppress Internal Energy. Can you grow the ingredients for Nine Extremes Powder?" Poisonous Panda asked. He remembered the Nine Extremes Powder that the Blood Demon Sect had used in Jin Mansion. That poison had left a deep impression on him. If he could get his hands on it, it would be like having another trump card.
Farmer’s Three Punches frowned. "Nine Extremes Powder, eh... It’s possible, but this one will be pricey. Growing nine types of herbal medicines together in the medicinal field, I’m worried the toxicity might spread. That will cost extra!"
"You handle the planting, and I’ll give you 200 Contribution Points for the herbal medicines needed for Nine Extremes Powder," Poisonous Panda stated. "I can formulate the poison myself, and I can even buy the Nine Extremes Powder directly from Inside the Contribution Hall. 200 Contribution Points is not a small sum."
"That works!" Farmer’s Three Punches nodded in agreement.
A little profit is still a profit. It’s best not to be too greedy. After this batch of herbal medicines is planted, I’ll need to till the soil again and get Dung Beetle to bring some farming manure. In no more than seven days, I’m confident the next batch of herbal medicines will grow!
As the poison testing progressed, First Test Players also began to discover the usefulness of Second Test Players. Various requests for tests began to emerge one after another.
"We need ten people to test the sharpness of weapons, ten Contribution Points!"
"Looking for female players to practice dual cultivation of martial arts! Will pay 100 Contribution Points if you’re willing!"
"Is there anyone willing to test defense buildings, five Contribution Points!"
"Recruiting carpenters with experience! Come quickly, time-sensitive, good price negotiable!"
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As the player count grew, the entire Profound Yellow Sect was bustling like never before.
After Xu Nian grasped Armament Haki, he also started to explore this new Ultimate Technique. I must say, Abbess is quite easy to get along with. She’s totally the System’s favorite!
Just as he was about to try covering his arm with Armament Haki, Blood Demoness walked into the Entrance of the Great Hall.
"Just got the news. Consort Shen has arrived at Fengxiang Prefecture City, and Zhou Yuntong is responsible for receiving her." Blood Demoness said with a light laugh, arms folded. "She was heading to the Jiangnan Shen Family to visit relatives, but she took a detour to Fengxiang Prefecture—it seems she came for you!"