Soon, a large pile of various materials dropped from the Giant Rock Demon accumulated before him, among which were all sorts of equipment.
It looked extremely abundant.
“These materials and rare equipment can only be dropped in third-tier hard dungeons.
“If they were put up for auction on the market, they could definitely fetch quite a few alliance coins. For a short while, I shouldn’t have to worry about money anymore.”
“…”
Max casually glanced at the various equipment and materials piled before him, roughly able to estimate their value.
After returning to the Black Dragon Guild this time, he would be able to auction off all these materials.
Then, with that money, he could start crafting the next of the Six Paths of Pain.
“It’s best to return quickly now. The commission here is pretty much resolved.”
“I can prepare to craft the Preta Path, or… the Animal Path.”
“…”
Max’s current idea was quite simple: to use all the alliance coins he had to exchange for the resources needed to craft the next of the Six Paths of Pain.
Currently, with just three of the Six Paths of Pain, he already possessed such formidable power.
If he could craft a few more Pains, he would definitely make a fortune!
Whether it was the Preta Path or the Animal Path, either could cause his strength to skyrocket.
Thinking this, Max no longer hesitated.
After notifying the client to cancel this commission, he chose to leave this place alone.
About half an hour later, Max took a car back to the Black Dragon Guild.
Since his personal guild points had already exceeded 3,000, he was now able to exchange for materials dropped in fourth-tier dungeons within the Black Dragon Guild.
And fourth-tier materials… were already sufficient to craft the Preta Path.
Thinking this, Max focused his consciousness inward, beginning to inspect the crafting template for the Preta Path.
As his thoughts conveyed, a panel immediately appeared before him.
[Six Paths of Pain: Preta Path]
[Current Template Material Completion Progress: 0%]
[Required Crafting Materials: Fourth-tier Monster Core, Soul-devouring Maggot Shell, Binding Magic Monkey Arm.]
[Upon successful creation, the host will inherit all the Rinnegan abilities of Asura Path Pain.]
…
“A fourth-tier monster core isn’t hard to find… but the latter two materials probably only drop in special dungeons.”
“A bit troublesome!”
After seeing the materials required to craft the Preta Path Pain, Max felt a hint of… worry.
If the Black Dragon Guild didn’t have these fourth-tier materials, he would probably have to put in more effort… otherwise, at this stage, he couldn’t challenge fourth-tier dungeons yet.
He had to wait until after the College Entrance Examination, when the state issued professional certificates.
Only then could he begin to choose to enter dungeons above the third tier.
Although for people his age, this situation didn’t have much impact, since the vast majority were still at the first-tier stage, with neither the ability nor the qualifications to challenge third-tier dungeons.
But for Max at present, it was a bit frustrating…
If it weren’t for this professional certificate, he could probably choose dungeons to enter on his own… and pick up dropped materials.
“Hello, I’d like to inquire if the guild has these two dungeon materials!?”
“I want to buy them.”
Although Max didn’t really believe the Black Dragon Guild could provide all the materials he needed at once, but… Get faster updates on g.com. one should still have hope.
After all, what if it could be done!?
Walking up to the reception staff at the Black Dragon Guild, Max mentioned the names Soul-devouring Maggot Shell and Binding Magic Monkey Arm.
“We currently have quite a few Soul-devouring Maggot Shells, but the Binding Magic Monkey Arm was recently taken by the guild leader to craft a weapon.”
“…There are none left.”
The staff member looked at Max before him, the initial contempt and distrust from their first meeting gone… replaced now by sheer astonishment.
To have just joined the guild and completed so many commissions… all taking less than ten minutes each.
The shortest time was only ten seconds.
Which high school graduate could do that!?
Undoubtedly, he was a genius!
“Only one material!? As expected, can’t gather all the materials immediately!”
“Looks like I’ll have to find other ways.”
Max had anticipated this result.
He originally joined the Black Dragon Guild just to gather materials more conveniently.
But he also didn’t expect to gather the remaining Pain materials in a short time.
That was simply too unrealistic.
After spending nearly two million alliance coins to buy the Soul-devouring Maggot Shell and a fourth-tier monster core from the staff,
Max prepared to leave the Black Dragon Guild.
He thought that starting tomorrow, he would accumulate guild points to 5,000, quickly exchange for the needed sixth-tier dungeon materials.
In the following time, he would run dungeons at home, and when the guild had the materials he needed again, he would exchange for them.
Thinking this, Max casually took the materials handed over by the staff and turned to leave.
But at that moment, someone suddenly called out to him.
Turning to look, it was actually the leader of the Black Dragon Guild, Beatrice.
“The second material you need, the Binding Magic Monkey Arm, I can give it to you.”
“But you must agree to one condition of mine.”
“…”
Beatrice’s beautiful face showed no trace of emotion, and her entire body exuded an aloof aura… making anyone standing nearby feel a chill.
“What condition!?”
“…”
Hearing that Beatrice was willing to give up the Binding Magic Monkey Arm, Max felt a surge of joy, but upon hearing she had a condition, he immediately calmed down.
After all, no matter how powerful or rare the Six Paths of Pain were, he still needed to be able to use them.
If her condition was too excessive, he definitely wouldn’t agree.
“Come in and talk.”
Beatrice spoke lightly, then turned and walked back into the room behind her without looking back.
Seeing this, Max, not one to be shy, strode forward and followed.
Inside the guild leader’s office, Max and Beatrice sat facing each other.
Being face-to-face and very close,
Max finally got a clear look at her appearance.
At least 180 cm tall, impressive bust, slender yet full black silk-clad long legs, making the already stunning Beatrice appear even more seductive and alluring.
Even sitting still, she could captivate those around her.
Being in the same room with such a ravishing beauty, Max immediately felt somewhat uncomfortable…
Fortunately, this awkward situation didn’t last long.
It was to compete for a fourth-tier dungeon that hadn’t yet been controlled.
“Compete for a fourth-tier dungeon!? Shouldn’t that be your job!?”
“I’m only a Second-Order Professional right now.”
Hearing Beatrice’s request, Max was immediately confused.
When he first joined the Black Dragon Guild, he had heard the guild had no shortage of fourth-tier ability users, and… the guild leader, despite her youth, had already reached the fifth tier.
She was considered one of the top powerhouses in all of Silveridge City.
So why would such a powerhouse not go for a fourth-tier dungeon herself, but send him, a newcomer “outsider” to the guild!?
“It’s like this. Uncontrolled dungeons… when they appear, repel high-tier Professionals from entering, but the repulsion towards low-tier Professionals is minimal, almost non-existent.”
“Originally, we planned to wait with other guilds for the dungeon’s repulsion to weaken, then each send a team to clear it together.”
“But after seeing your performance today, I thought of sending you alone.”
“The Black Dragon Guild will monopolize this dungeon.”
“…”
As she spoke, Beatrice lit a cigarette, her face filled with an undeniable expression, making Max, after hearing this plan… immediately understand the situation.
So, uncontrolled fourth-tier dungeons resisted, even repelled, high-tier Professionals.
Currently, there were only two ways to enter the dungeon.
Either wait… for the dungeon’s repulsion to weaken, then send in a team of fourth-tier ability users, or send low-tier ability users.
The repulsion would be much smaller then, but the risk would also increase.
“A fourth-tier dungeon!? Sounds challenging.”
“…But not impossible to clear.”
“As long as I can get the Binding Magic Monkey Arm, I can craft the Preta Path and gather four Pains!”
“My own strength will receive a huge boost!”
“…”
“Should I take the gamble or not!?”
After hearing Beatrice’s condition, Max immediately began weighing the pros and cons.
Honestly, a fourth-tier dungeon might be an impossible task for other high school seniors.
But for Max, it wasn’t impossible, even… quite feasible.
As long as he could craft the Preta Path… then his entire team’s offensive and defensive capabilities would rise another level, even a huge boost!
Just think about the Preta Path’s performance in the original.
Whether it was Sealing Technique: Absorption Seal or directly absorbing the original body’s Chakra, it was quite outstanding.
Combined with the three Pains he already had, it would definitely be a massive improvement…
Thinking this, Max’s desire to craft the Preta Path grew stronger, but he didn’t agree to her condition just for these benefits.
Instead, he continued,
“I can go, but after controlling the dungeon, you must provide me with a few specific fifth-tier dungeon materials I name.”
“…”
“Deal. The day after tomorrow at this time, I’ll pick you up.”
As the words fell, the corner of Beatrice’s mouth, sitting across from him, lifted slightly, but she didn’t say anything to refuse.
After a brief remark, she turned and left.
As she left, a low-tier storage ring appeared on the table.
It was clear that inside should be the Binding Magic Monkey Arm…