Chapter 20

'Haha, I really missed you so much, I was practically craving milk, Mom's here, I miss my family, my child's uncle is here.'

Zhou Jing suppressed the surprise in his heart, pretending to be nonchalant on his face, so as not to attract the attention of his classmates.

Bill's timing of death was really a coincidence. He was very curious about how Bill kicked the bucket.

Zhou Jing quietly operated on the panel, choosing to view the death replay.

On the surface, he seemed to be in a daze, but his main energy was focused on the recording before Bill's death.

After a while, Zhou Jing finished watching the recording, his eyes refocused, and he marveled.

'Good fellow, Bill actually sacrificed himself to save someone? That's really strange. The placement plan I set for him was rather conservative. Although I let him hang out with Roman, there shouldn't be a "self-sacrifice" clause in it, right?'

The Tarn royal family hated Roman and Bill to the bone. It wouldn't be strange to send assassins. From a purely purposeful point of view, killing Bill, the apothecary master who joined the enemy camp, would also be very strategic.

He knew about the existence of the Royal Demon Hunter Army before he lost contact in the Alien Beast World. This was information he learned through Jason. Now it seems that the royal family really built it, but after this battle, it was crippled by Roman, the mastermind, and its vitality was greatly damaged.

What Zhou Jing didn't quite understand was why Bill was willing to sacrifice himself in the night raid melee when he clearly didn't have to take a bullet for Roman.

Although in the placement, the Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) would sometimes improvise according to their respective personality templates, Bill's personality template was greedy, utilitarian, pragmatic, and profit-seeking. He didn't seem like the type to sacrifice himself to save others.

Could it be that the intelligence level of the Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) has reached the point where they can make better judgments about the situation and circumstances? After all, Bill's ability growth has fallen into a bottleneck, making it difficult to continue growing, and at the same time, saving Roman's value is far higher than his own survival.

Or, although I can't operate the disconnected Apostle, can my strong desire for Bill to die sooner subtly influence the Apostle in the placement?

After pondering for a while, Zhou Jing had no clues and temporarily put aside this doubt.

"In any case, Bill's sacrifice is beneficial. The people will remember your contribution!"

He calmed his mind and looked at the placement income statistics on the panel.

["Bill" (No. 003) Synchronization Rate: 84% (Fourth Stage)]

[Placement Income Statistics: Star Realm Points 12000/12000, Information State Particles 120/120]

"As expected, the placement income has reached its limit, and some of it must be overflowing."

Zhou Jing had expected this.

Bill's template rarity is higher than Jason's. The basic placement income limit is 1500 Star Realm Points and 15 Information State Particles, and after the synchronization rate reaches the fourth stage, the limit is multiplied by eight, reaching 12000 and 120.

Before the disconnection, he used Bill to travel through the world time and time again, and originally accumulated some placement income.

So excluding the amount that has already been obtained, the net income of this placement is actually 7600 Star Realm Points and 85 Information State Particles.

He had previously spent some resources to convert four Alien Blood enhancements. Now, with the income brought back by Bill, his savings have reached 28000 Star Realm Points and 239 Information State Particles.

"Bill has been idling in the Alien Beast World for several years, and the accumulated resources are definitely more than these. It's a pity that he wasn't converted into an Eternal Apostle before, and his carrying capacity was limited. Otherwise, the overflowing resources could have been brought back."

Zhou Jing smacked his lips.

However, things are rarely perfect, and he wasn't too regretful.

After all, there's still Jason. This is an Eternal Apostle with no limit to placement income. The idle time will naturally not be less than Bill's, and the accumulated resources will not be wasted at all. At least he can guarantee that he has a steady stream of accumulated income. The longer he places, the more he accumulates.

"Think of the bright side, Bill's clearance evaluation must be very high."

Zhou Jing looked at the subsequent information on the panel.

[The Apostle's constant standard progress: 276/120]

[Progress has been achieved!]

[Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) is being stabilized! Stabilization complete!]

[Archive updated!]

["Bill" (No. 003) - Converted into an Eternal Apostle!]

"Yo, the Information State Particles have been raised to 276."

Zhou Jing's eyes lit up.

The experience log shows that Bill has been staying in Roman's secret base all these years and has never left, so these Information State Particles obviously come from the spread of new potions and the passive impact brought by the defection of the royal family.

He looked down, and the settlement page of the Eternal Apostle flowed out like running water:

["Bill" (No. 003) Clearance Settlement]

[Total Survival Time: 6 years and 4 months]

[Synchronization Rate: 84% (Fourth Stage)]

[Strength: Elementalist - Gale Spirit Third Layer]

[Achievement of Apostle Constant Standard: 276/120 (Excellent)]

[Legend Degree: 35 (National Level)]

[Life Deeds: Founder of New Alien Blood Potion (National Level), Defected Empire Chief (National Level)]

[Clearance Evaluation: Excellent]

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["Bill" Obtained Re-Release Times: 4]

["Bill" Qualification Improvement: Knowledge Blue Deep Blue, Potions Blue Deep Blue, Natural Affinity Green Light Blue, Magic White Green]

[Main Body Obtains Attribute Rewards (depending on Eternal Apostle's superior attributes): Perception +6, Spirit +8, Energy +8]

[Main Body Obtains Free Ability Conversion Slots: Random x3, Specified x2]

"Hey, the evaluation is indeed a notch higher, and the clearance reward is obviously more generous than Jason's."

Zhou Jing was overjoyed.

When Jason cleared the game, he only got 2 free re-release opportunities, but Bill got 4.

Moreover, clearing the game is a rare opportunity to increase the Apostle's qualifications. Bill's qualification improvement is obviously much higher than Jason's back then. "Natural Affinity" and "Magic" have been improved by several levels, and he can have further growth in the Elementalist system.

In addition, the attribute rewards given to the main body this time also exceeded Jason's at that time. The total attribute rewards have more than doubled, which is an additional enhancement to the main body outside of ability conversion.

"Overall, the high-evaluation clearance reward is indeed very profitable. The most important thing is the increase in free conversion slots, but Bill's strength is not strong, and there are limited valuable abilities. If it were replaced by a stronger Apostle, it would be a big profit."

Zhou Jing was quite satisfied.

He opened Bill's attribute file that was refreshed after his return and looked at it carefully.

[No. 003 Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) - Bill]

[Attributes: Physique 21, Resistance 20, Perception 30, Spirit 40 (+4) (First Order ax), Energy 40 (First Order ax)]

[Skills: Potions lv8 - Perfection, Herbal Knowledge lv9 - Master, Alien Blood Potion Technology lv7 - Expert, Beast Taming lv3 - Outstanding, Basic Meditation lv3 - Outstanding]

[Extraordinary Power System: Elementalist]

[Current Spirit of Nature: Gale (Third Layer)]

[First Layer Developed Abilities (Fully Unlocked): Wind Power Enhancement 1 lv3, Spirit Enhancement 1 lv3, Mind Merge 1 lv3]

[Second Layer Developed Abilities (Fully Unlocked): Wind Power Enhancement 2 lv3, Perception Enhancement 1 lv3, Mind Merge 2 lv3]

[Third Layer Developed Abilities (Fully Unlocked): Cutting Enhancement 1 lv3, Wind Power Manipulation 1 lv3, Levitation 1 lv3]

[Elementalist Accumulated Total Bonus: Physique +3, Resistance +6, Perception +20, Spirit +37, Energy +40]

"Although he's been stuck on the third layer for several years, his strength is still okay. At least the abilities of the first three layers of the Gale Spirit skill tree are all maxed out."

Zhou Jing nodded secretly. With this level of witchcraft ability, if it is converted to the main body, then all attributes can reach the second order. This is a considerable improvement.

However, it is not suitable to convert immediately in class. He plans to go back after class and do it again.

In addition, since Bill's synchronization rate exceeded 80% when clearing the game, he obtained the Power of Descent - Bill, with 3 free use opportunities, which is 1 more than Jason.

Because the abilities of the Apostles are not that different, Zhou Jing has not used the "Power of Descent" yet. He glanced at it and ignored it.

After finally enduring two hours of law class, Zhou Jing was eager to return, and refused Li Xiaoyin's invitation to dinner, and hurried back to the dormitory.

After closing the door and adjusting his state, Zhou Jing sat on the training mat and used the free conversion slot.

Bill has a total of six convertible abilities. Zhou Jing first used three random slots, then spent two specified slots, and chose the highest-value ability from the remaining ones.

[Main Body Ability Free Conversion Slot Used Up]

[5 abilities have been selected: Extraordinary System - Elementalist Gale Spirit (Third Layer), Skill - Potions lv8, Skill - Herbal Knowledge lv9, Skill - Alien Blood Potion Technology lv7, Skill - Basic Meditation lv3]

Hu!

Zhou Jing took a deep breath, as if a cool stream of air was swirling in his mind, and a steady stream of energy was generated in his body.

His senses became more acute, his mind became clearer, and the world in front of him became a colorful elemental vision.

Messages popped up on the panel one after another. The three attributes of perception, spirit, and energy all broke through the first-order limit and appeared for trait selection.

[(+4) Order bonus has been consumed, perception increased to second order]

Gu v

[Please select a trait]

[1. Acute Hearing - Your hearing is extraordinary]

[2. Aura Perception - You can slightly sense the aura around you]

[3. Danger Intuition - You can sometimes detect danger in advance]

"Danger Intuition!"

Zhou Jing made a choice without hesitation.

[(+4) Order bonus has been consumed, spirit increased to second order]

[Please select a trait]

[1. Active Mind - The cultivation efficiency of spirit-related extraordinary systems is improved]

[2. Mental Resilience - Your mental resilience is excellent and can slightly resist some mental intrusions]

[3. Memory Enhancement - You have a strong memory and it is difficult to forget things]

"Mental Resilience!" Zhou Jing's mind turned, and he immediately made a decision.

There are many spiritual power users in the main world, and he lacks protective measures against this. This trait is very useful to him.

[(+4) Order bonus has been consumed, energy increased to second order]

[Please select a trait]

[1. Explosive Power - The output power is increased when you release various forms of energy]

[2. High-Speed Operation - The speed of energy operation in your body is accelerated]

[3. Low Consumption - The consumption rate of using energy is reduced]

Zhou Jing struggled for a few seconds, gritted his teeth, and chose the "Explosive Power" trait.

Among the first-order traits of the main body's various attributes, there is already speed, recovery, and defense...

What he wants this wave is virtual district!

The converted abilities gradually generated on the main body, not only without pain, but also quite comfortable. He could feel himself getting stronger step by step.

Before long, the changes in his body ended, and the new power was completely settled, as natural as using his arms.

Zhou Jing was excited and refreshed. He opened the main body's panel and browsed the specific attribute changes.

[Extraordinary Power System]

[1. Alien Blood Warrior Four Enhancements]

[2. Martial Artist First Realm]

[3. Elementalist Gale Spirit (Third Layer)]

[Total Attributes: Physique 74, Resistance 62, Perception 60, Spirit 58, Energy 66]

[Skills: Weapon Mastery - Swordsmanship lv8, Hunter's Breath Forging lv5, Hunter's Breath Swiftness lv4, Basic Meditation lv3, Potions lv8, Herbal Knowledge lv9, Alien Blood Potion Technology lv7]

"Yo, the attributes are really balanced. At first glance, there are no shortcomings at all."

Zhou Jing's eyes lit up.

He currently has three extraordinary systems. Alien Blood Warrior and Martial Artist are melee methods, while Elementalist makes up for his weakness in mid-to-long-range combat. He no longer has to get close to his opponent to cause damage as before.

He can fight in close combat and attack from a distance. His tactical choices have suddenly become much richer.

However, he has no plans to participate in academy activities recently, so he has no use for it for the time being.

Moreover, he has just "mutated" not long ago. In order to avoid being too abnormal, it is not suitable to tell the mentor about his witchcraft abilities.

He tried to convert the witchcraft power into martial arts aura, and it was successful, but the conversion rate was far lower than the electricity of the Alien Blood Warrior, and the loss was very serious, probably because the energy source was different. After all, the witchcraft power comes from the spirit, while the martial arts aura comes from the physique.

However, if the martial arts system is cultivated to a high level, it will also include spiritual training. After all, there are many magic and martial arts dual practitioners in the main world. The problem of conversion rate can be solved, so Zhou Jing is not in a hurry.

"From the current point of view, the martial artist system summarized by the main world has the highest tolerance. Perhaps when I practice this system to a high level, I can use it as the core to integrate the other two systems into a whole."

Zhou Jing pondered, thinking about the future route.

After thinking for a while, he calmed his mind, closed the attribute panel, and opened the Apostle slot interface.

At this time, one of the two Apostle slots was already vacant.

And because Bill became an Eternal Apostle, he can spend Star Realm Points to unlock the third Apostle slot.

However, Zhou Jing is not in a hurry to increase the slots. Instead, he plans to use the vacant No. 2 slot of Bill to create a new Apostle first and see what happens.

[Current Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) Slots: 1/2]

[New Apostle Template Can Be Generated]

Zhou Jing rubbed his hands vigorously, his face full of anticipation, feeling as excited as if he was opening a card pack.

He couldn't wait to choose "d19 Plane", and then created a new Apostle.

"Let's go!"

Buzz!

The next moment, a waterfall of information appeared on the panel:

[Connecting Star Realm: d19 Plane (Can Be Renamed) (No. 002)]

[Opening New Template]

[New Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) Template Has Been Generated (No. 004)]

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[Current Template - Trait Archive]

[Name: Chen Feng (Can Be Changed)]

[Race Appearance: Daxia Person (Can Be Changed)]

[Identity: None]

[Personality: Violent, Loyal]

[Style: Frank]

[Position: Rebellious]

[Pursuit: Punish Evil]

[Synchronization Difficulty: Medium]

[Life Goals: To Act For Heaven, To Gather In The Mountains, To Rebel And Revolt, To Trample All Officials On The Street, Are Kings And Generals Born With Privilege?]

[Apostle Constant Standard: 0/240]

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[Current Template - Ability Archive]

[Attributes: Physique 26, Resistance 20, Perception 16, Spirit 14, Energy 0]

[Qualifications: Physique - Light Blue, Martial Arts - Light Blue, Root Bone - Dark Green, Resistance - Green, Spear Technique - Green, Leadership - Green, Horsemanship - Green]

[Talents: Tiger Body Shock (Others have a certain chance to be willing to follow you), Empty Slot x1]

[Free Allocation Points: 16]

[Extraordinary Power System: Empty Slot x2]

[Skills: Zhongping Spear Technique lv1 - (Beginner)]

[Auxiliary Functions: Empty Slot x2]

[Rarity Rating: Excellent Qualifications]

[Note: The initial attributes and rarity of the Star Realm Apostle (Xingjie Shitou) have the highest floating range,]