Chapter 1588: Chapter 50: Frenzied Upgrades, Efficiency Soars!
Backyard.
Squelch—
The sound of snow being crushed echoed.
Jiang Ning slowly stepped into the dark backyard.
Though it was only three a.m., he no longer felt like sleeping.
Accumulating one million Source Energy Points had transformed his panel so greatly that he could not rest.
He glanced at his panel again upon arriving at the backyard.
Aside from changes in the Source Points section, everything else remained the same as before.
But he understood that the panel’s display, guided by his will, could reveal the state he desired to see.
The so-called panel was the manifestation of the Primordial Base, presented in the most comprehensible manner for him.
His eyes slowly swept across the panel’s various sections before closing it.
"Since I don’t feel like sleeping, I might as well continue cultivating!"
"Having received this gift does not mean I can relax! The principle of possessing something valuable and becoming a target is something I understand."
"Furthermore, all previous owners of this Primordial Base died untimely deaths, which is how its fortune landed on me."
His emotions surged, fully aware in his heart.
The next moment.
He once again activated the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill.
The vigorous power surged through his body, refining his skin, flesh, and bones along the way.
With each refinement, he felt his physique grow slightly stronger than the moment before.
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Value +145]
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Value +147]
[Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Value +151]
[...]
As time passed.
The progress of the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill continued to grow.
The sky gradually shifted from pitch black to grayish-blue.
Gurgle—
His stomach growled like a drum, hunger gnawing at his will.
He opened his eyes.
A little over two hours had passed since the beginning.
Morn’s light had not yet broken, the world seemed cloaked in mystery.
Hoo—
He slowly exhaled a breath of impure energy.
Then a lotus flower appeared in his hand.
Like a cow chewing cud, he swallowed the flower in a few bites.
The next moment.
The lotus, falling into his stomach, was quickly refined by his body, transforming into warmth that spread throughout.
[Source Points +0.1]
Seeing the prompt before his eyes, a hint of surprise flashed in them.
This kind of prompt had never appeared before.
Previously, it would appear on the panel the next day.
At this moment, however, a direct prompt had appeared before him.
[Source Points]: 103.2
He opened the panel again, looking at the Source Points section.
Compared to a moment ago, the number after the decimal in the Source Points had changed.
According to proportional conversion.
0.1 Source Points equaled one thousand Source Energy Points.
His thoughts floated as he looked at the remaining lotus stem in his hand.
Then he bit down piece by piece, swallowing it.
In the span of several breaths, the whole precious lotus was eaten, slightly alleviating his hunger.
He then took out another lotus.
While ordinary people bought Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures one by one, he bought them by the box, so he often had several of the same type.
He once more chewed and swallowed the lotus quickly.
As the flower was refined in his stomach.
[Source Points +0.1]
The familiar prompt appeared again before him.
"Not bad, not bad!" he nodded in satisfaction.
Each flower approximately equaled one thousand Source Energy Points.
For him, the growth efficiency was not low.
Being able to see timely feedback now, his motivation was even stronger.
He then took out additional Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, consuming them.
After about the time it takes a cup of tea to brew.
Essence, Qi, and Spirit returned to Peak state, Qi-Blood rich, energy abundant.
[Source Points]: 103.8
Compared to before, the Source Points had increased by 0.6.
Though it seemed little, he understood that if calculated as before, it equaled six thousand Source Energy Points.
"I wonder if Source Points have other functions?" he silently mused, observing the panel.
The transformation of Source Energy Points suggested there should be changes.
Thinking, he focused on the panel as his Heart Spirit stirred.
In the next instant.
A prompt appeared again before him.
[Would you like to consume 0.1 Source Points to enhance the ’Unforgettable’ trait?]
Upon seeing the new prompt, his eyes sharpened.
"0.1, Unforgettable?"
He thought, focusing intently on the trait.
[Unforgettable (White)]: Those who possess extraordinary memory can never forget.
He scanned it and then, without hesitation.
[Consume 0.1 Source Points, Unforgettable (White) → Unforgettable (Light Green)]
[Unforgettable (Light Green)]: What is seen cannot be forgotten.
"The effect hasn’t changed much!" he murmured, observing the displayed panel.
[Would you like to consume 0.2 Source Points to enhance the ’Unforgettable’ trait?]
At the sight of the prompt, surprise flickered in his eyes.
"It can be enhanced further, 0.2 isn’t costly!"
He swiftly decided.
The next moment, clarity inundated his mind.
[Consume 0.2 Source Points, Unforgettable (Light Green) → Unforgettable (Deep Green)]
[Unforgettable (Deep Green)]: What is seen cannot be forgotten.
Jiang Ning: "..."
Seeing the unchanged prompt, a silent feeling washed over him.
Equivalent to investing three thousand Source Energy Points, yet the Unforgettable trait had hardly changed.
"A bit wasteful." He shook his head internally.
[Would you like to consume 1 Source Point to enhance the ’Unforgettable’ trait?]
Upon seeing the prompt again, he promptly declined internally.
Source Point was no small amount, not like the previous minor expenditures.
It equaled ten thousand Source Energy Points before.
Based on his previous experience, increasing ten thousand Source Energy Points required approximately one thousand taels of gold.
