After more than half an hour, all the incense had been fully absorbed, and Bai Ze began the final preparations for equipping and selling his gear.
First, he opened a Black Iron chest and a Bronze chest.
【Congratulations!】
【Thorn Gauntlets "Black Iron-tier equipment"】
【Description: Increases combat power by approximately 12 points.】
【Financial Suit "Bronze-tier equipment"】
【Description: Increases combat power by approximately 56 points; slightly enhances personal presence.】
After a brief moment of hesitation, Bai Ze put on the Financial Suit, instantly boosting his combat power to 144!
He could now count himself as a powerhouse, far stronger than the average person.
Next, he consolidated all the equipment he had obtained, totaling around 20 items, and listed them all on the auction house.
However, it was only the lowest-tier auction house, so the prices did not exceed 30,000.
Because there were so many low-level professionals, these items sold quite quickly; within about 10 minutes, almost everything was gone.
In total, Bai Ze had acquired about 80,000.
Just then, the Great Sage transformed from a cuckoo bird back into the leather-clad young man.
He eyed the suit on Bai Ze, a golden glint appearing in his eyes. "That suit looks sharp. You go ahead and level up; I’m heading out for a bit!"
With that, Brother Monkey pushed the door open and left the Abyss Hall.
Bai Ze followed, bringing Little Diamond Wind with him.
Under normal circumstances, he should have chosen to sleep, but after jumping to level 5, he felt so full of energy that he felt no drowsiness at all!
He had stepped beyond the realm of ordinary people; he was now a true professional!
"Keep leveling up!"
Bai Ze patted Sun Tai on the shoulder and instructed Little Diamond Wind to return to his Professional Space.
The two of them walked calmly toward the Peach Blossom Grudge, planning to grind the abyss repeatedly until he reached level 10!
This time, however, there wasn't a single mocking voice; only countless envious, perhaps even reverent, gazes were cast their way.
From start to finish, Bai Ze hadn't retorted to a single person, because his completion speed was the only argument he needed!
"Hello, Senior! Could you carry the two of us? We’re willing to pay!"
Bai Ze vaguely sensed that they were two petite young girls.
Their voices sounded very sweet, clearly the type of "sweet-lolita" girls…
"The equipment dropped by a level 1 Purgatory-level Abyss isn't worth much. You’re after the record-breaking title, aren't you?"
Bai Ze asked.
The two sweet girls didn't hide their intentions and admitted that was indeed the case.
"100,000 each, 200,000 total. Online payment or cash?"
At this, the two girls hesitated for a few seconds before making their decision.
They added Bai Ze as a friend and transferred the 200,000 Dragon Coins.
"Alright, let's hit the road then!"
Bai Ze, Sun Tai, and the two girls formed a party and entered the abyss together!
After crossing the abyss gate, they arrived back at the Peach Blossom Grudge…
It remained a scene of apocalyptic desolation, with nearly 300 desiccated corpses and the large water well in the distance.
"Little Diamond Wind, go!"
With a wave of his hand, Little Diamond Wind emerged from the Professional Space. His massive stature made the two girls scream!
"There are two Kappas and one Loach Monster in the well. Clear them all out as fast as you can. Make it quick."
"You got it! They're just minor demons who haven't even taken human form; a breath from me will suffice!"
Little Diamond Wind laughed heartily and swung the large banner in his hand, instantly whipping up a boundless gale.
It spiraled into a tornado that swept up the crowd of corpses, and then that same tornado surged directly into the water well…
For a moment, Little Diamond Wind had created the wondrous spectacle of a "dragon drawing water"!
Sun Tai was fine, but the two girls were completely stunned!
They had expected the run to be faster than usual, but they thought it would still consume a great deal of time, energy, and stamina.
They hadn't expected him to summon such a massive monster, one capable of skills like a tornado!
"How is this possible…"
One of the white-haired girls looked at the (Greatsword Warrior) she had summoned and began to seriously doubt her life choices.
She was a Summoner, and this Greatsword Warrior was considered elite among summons, but…
Truly, comparisons are odious!
At this moment, all three people nearby were dumbstruck, because Little Diamond Wind’s efficiency was simply too formidable.
In just five or six minutes, he had swept away every single Abyss monster in the area…
Even heaven and earth fell silent!
After the monsters died, the usual "Financial Street" domain failed to appear.
The old man in the black suit walked out alone, looking at Bai Ze with a speechless expression.
"Friend, stop for a moment! How about I just let you clear the level? No need to fight!"
【Contract Lord "BOSS"】
【Lv10】
【Total Combat Power: 2155】
【Skills: Change the World, Financial Street, Soul Storage, Elegant Assault】
The two girls confirmed they hadn't misread the enemy’s stats—over 2,000 combat power, and he was just giving up like that?
The Contract Lord clearly didn't want to see Bai Ze again, so he automatically dissolved, granting them the clear!
【You have cleared the Peach Blossom Grudge Abyss (Purgatory-level). You received rewards: {Peach Blossom Treasure Chest (Purgatory-level)}, {Professional EXP Pack +2000}】
The announcement of the clear rang in everyone's ears.
The two girls realized that they had basically stood still since entering the abyss; they hadn't taken more than a few steps, and they had already cleared it…
Even though Bai Ze couldn't see, he could sense their reactions. He thought for a moment and said:
"I’m going to keep leveling up until I reach level 10. If you want to keep tagging along, it will cost 20,000 Dragon Coins per person, per run."
"But if you don't want to continue, I’ll just find others to join the party. If you lose your record-holder title then, don't blame me."
Hearing this, the two little girls looked pained, but they didn't hesitate to send over the 200,000, indicating they wanted to keep following him to level up…
Bai Ze was feeling wonderful.
His heart was racing with excitement; his current balance was now nearly 500,000!
To think that just 24 hours ago, he was a destitute carpenter who couldn't even scrape together 500!
Now, he felt like a servant who had finally risen to become the master…
Soon, the group finished the run and arrived outside the Abyss Hall.
As expected, the broadcast rang out again:
【Notification!】
【Congratulations to "Divine Artisan of Tian-Gong's Team" for breaking the historical clear time record for the Peach Blossom Grudge Abyss (Purgatory-level).】
【Clear Time: 12 minutes 5 seconds】
【Leader: Bai Ze (Divine Artisan of Tian-Gong)】
【Members: Sun Tai (Giant Spirit God), Xia Qiu (Summoner), Xia Chun (Support)】
【Rewards Received: Professional EXP Pack +500, "Bronze" History-Breaking Gift Pack *1, Title: "Purgatory-level Abyss" Record Holder】
Hearing the broadcast, Bai Ze had to admit that his vanity was indeed satisfied, but… he suddenly remembered something!
Wait, this broadcast is nationwide, and my team name is "Divine Artisan of Tian-Gong Team"—doesn't that expose my profession!?
Bai Ze instantly felt a massive headache, but there was no helping it now; he just had to stand tall and take it.
As the four of them appeared, many people crowded around. One bald, burly man rushed forward, bank card in hand, shouting:
"Brother! I’m willing to pay 300,000—100,000 more than them! How about you carry me? I want that record-breaking title too!"