Damn it! Let's smash the darkness together!-Chapter 534 - 140 I, Without a Knife to Slay the Dragon, Can Only Return to My Hometown to Start a Business (Soliciting Monthly Tickets)_2

However, Xu Shu shook his head, "No, I’ve been out for a while, and I’m planning to head back to the safe zone. What about you guys? Are you going to continue training outside, or come back with me?"

"Ah, going back?" Gu Pan was momentarily stunned, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

She had been in a bit of a funk the past few days, but after going out and winning a big fight today, she had become exhilarated.

So, when she just heard Xu Shu mention leaving again, she had already set her sights north, scanning the wasteland left and right for a route—they didn’t even realize it, but under a certain subtle influence, she was now perfectly able to keep up with Xu Shu’s rhythm of ’gathering resources through battle.’

But in reality, she could just go home and enjoy the official resource subsidies.

Perhaps, for a "Martial Artist," fighting was a better way to advance, capable of igniting their primitive desires.

Having fought a duel in the morning made one feel refreshed.

Yet, just when she thought about it, Xu Shu surprisingly suggested going back.

Gu Pan was rather reluctant.

You love fighting so much!

What’s going on now?

I just warmed up, and you’re giving up?

Such a buzzkill!

Nearby, Gu Yue Ming added, "Hmm, then let’s go back together. It’s time for me to report back anyway—the Family Head has been urging me for a while."

Seeing that her aunt also wanted to return, Gu Pan could only reluctantly suppress her intense desire to fight and said helplessly, "Alright then."

She conscientiously opened the car door, took the driver’s seat, and assumed the role of the driver.

Since she felt somewhat disgruntled, Gu Pan drove very fast this time, racing through the journey in just over three hours, crossing half the wasteland to reach the northern entrance of the safe zone.

Xu Shu pondered all the way, considering the fastest money-making methods. By the time he snapped back to reality, the majestic city wall, the towering Star Tower, the long queues at the city gate, and the bustling "market" on the open ground outside the main gate lay before his eyes.

Under the protection of the Star Tower, the safe zone was as peaceful and prosperous as ever.

At this moment, it was the hottest time of the day. Pedestrians under the sun resembled ants, inching along in rows in front of the city wall.

Just as Gu Pan was about to drive straight in, Xu Shu asked her to stop and got out of the car himself.

"I’ve got some stuff to handle, you guys go ahead, I’ll visit next time! No need to see me off, goodbye teacher, goodbye aunt!" Xu Shu, like a well-behaved child, bid each of them farewell and quickly found a nearby public restroom, rushing into it.

After a deep sigh, his gaze swept over the remaining "two times" on the Tai Chu Scroll, and he clenched his fists firmly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

He had been hunting for the past two days, but the gains were too low.

Weighing the pros and cons, Xu Shu decided to switch from "hunting" mode back to "survival" mode!

Using the legendary mode of the Tai Chu Scroll’s second draw, he could obtain a seal used in combining into a Curse Seal.

The process of combining consumed Curse Crystals or talismans that were of a lower grade than the seals themselves.

This was Xu Shu’s long-considered "Plan B," a resale mode, where he could buy blue or even green talismans, combine them into higher-quality Curse Seals, and then sell them to make a profit.

By doing so, wouldn’t his efficiency in making money greatly improve!

Of course, the premise was that the drawn fates should not be too poor in quality.

If it turned out really poor, only green or even white quality, and there wasn’t much operational room in the legend, it was also a pitfall. If a green seal was produced, it would be hard to sell.

The profit margin in green Curse Seals was really low.

"Anyway, let’s give it a try first. If acting like a businessman is more efficient, I can survive till the end of time!"

Xu Shu firmly poured his spirit into the Tai Chu Scroll, and amidst the billowing mist, he vanished on the spot.

He didn’t notice that within a few seconds after his disappearance, two figures sneakily entered the simple men’s restroom.

It was Gu Pan and Gu Yue Ming who should have returned to the city first.

Both wore duckbill hats and covered their faces with black cloth.

"Panpan, this... this isn’t right, right? This is a men’s restroom..." Gu Yue Ming’s slightly embarrassed voice emerged from a corner.

"Shh, keep your voice down. Aunt, do you want us to be discovered and both end up disgraced?!" Gu Pan was very stern.

"But, but, it smells a bit strong in here..."

"Enough chit-chat, follow me! Or go back alone."

"Oh, I..."

The two quickly approached the restroom’s door, directly locked it from inside, and began searching every stall.

When they got close to where Xu Shu had originally been, both of their expressions simultaneously eased.

Rubbing her hands together, Gu Pan revealed an ’I knew it’ expression: "As expected, he really came here to secretly train behind our backs!"

Indeed, as soon as Xu Shu got out of the car, Gu Pan had quietly followed him.

She had experienced a similar situation last time, and it was almost routine for her.

Now, upon following him and confirming her suspicion immediately.

"Hmph, trying to ditch the teacher and secretly get stronger on your own?"

Despite being in the men’s restroom, Gu Pan felt no shame; her face was even filled with pride.

She busied herself closing the window, and then slipped into the empty stall next to Xu Shu’s, slamming the stall door shut.

Hearing the unmistakable sounds of someone undressing coming from inside, Gu Yue Ming’s face turned red.