Points they lacked?

They quickly calculated the number of points they have gathered. They were tasked to get 700,000 contribution points within the time limit of three years. It was not even a year's time yet but they had already gathered more than that amount.

"It's more than enough." Thanks to the beast horde that was attracted to the lake Qi, they were not lacking in beast at all.

Ordinary people wouldn't be able to even meet so many beast all the time and yet they were able to meet so many beasts in their journey, which was why there was the time limit of three years. 

But in their case, the beasts were the one that came to deliver themselves to their door.

All they needed to do was to make sure that they could defend themselves well.

"Alright, I would like you to stay here to help guarding the rest, Fan Ling and Lu Jian." Lin Xiao knew that their skills were vital for the survival in such a big horde. Without Lu Jian's singing control, it was hard to say how they were going to fight so many beasts all at once.

As for Fan Ling, she was a naturally reckless person but most importantly, she was close to breaking through to Golden Core Stage.

What she needed the most was enough resources and also training. Because of that, if Lin Xiao were to bring her along, it would instead slow her down. It would be better for her to stay in the cave.

The two of them nodded at this arrangement.

"Lin Yun, you also stay."

Lin Yun's face contorted. He actually wanted to say that he was not that weak but upon recalling that he was currently lacking in proper technique, he could only swallow his words and nodded.

"Fine."

"I'll take you out next time."

"Ok."

Lin Xiao then swept his gaze over the rest of the people inside the cave, silently pondering whether it would be better to bring them with him or not.

"Lan Yi Hua and Xia Ye will come with me… Do you want to tag along, San?" Lin Xiao looked at his twin brother. He really couldn't decide whether to take Prince Lin San with him or not.

"I'll come with you."

"Alright. That's decided then."

Han Jiang raised his hand. "Does that mean I'll stay here?"

"Yes. It'll be hard to protect the place, so we'll need more people who stay here." Lin Xiao nodded. 

If only Lin Xian was still here, Lin Xiao would ask his brother for help. But well, they were not exactly that close either, so he would not try to push his luck.

"Five people's group will be perfect." Prince Lin Yan nodded when they had decided. He pointed to the lake. "Rest for today and we'll depart tomorrow."

"Yes!"

They had just finished fighting with the beast horde, so it was not that weird if one asked them to rest first. Han Jiang actually wanted to leave but upon hearing that this place would be good for training…

Hmm, he was actually a bit unwilling to leave this cave either. The lake was simply so wonderful.

Lin Yun's lips twitched when they had finished with the arrangement. He could understand that Xia Ye was taken with Lin Xiao because the brat had already pledged with his life to protect Lin Xiao. Princess Lan Yi Hua was also a person of Hua Lan Kingdom and naturally knew the place better.

But he could not understand why Prince Lin San was also going with them?!

Those who were left were those who couldn't be controlled easily. Thinking about the fight where both Han Jiang and Fan Ling went on rampage with their brutal attacks that didn't care whether the enemy was weak or strong…

Lin Yun wanted to cry.

"Prince Lin San, how about if you stay behind?"

Prince Lin San quickly noticed the real intention behind Lin Yun's words. His lips twitched as he shook his head vehemently. "I'm sure that I'm going to experience more of the world rather than staying here."

Lin Yun: "…" just say that you don't want to deal with those two too!

Unfortunately for Lin Yun, he failed to convince Prince Lin San to stay. With the Eyes of Truth, it was clear that someone couldn't lie in front of Prince Lin San as he would find out about it very quickly.

The next day, he could do nothing as he watched the other five left the place. Meanwhile, the rest were already busy training again. For the time being, the treasure of that lake Qi would be more than enough for them to train.

They had to reach Golden Core Stage as fast as possible.

"What kind of identity do you want us to have to enter Hua Lan Kingdom?" Lin Xiao asked as he followed behind Prince Lin Yan.

Prince Lin Yan furrowed his brows. "Mercenary."

Mercenary?

Lin Xiao blinked his eyes. Come to think about it, before he entered the academy, he had also become a mercenary and finished some missions. But at that time, he was working for money.

"I already prepared your identity. Memorize it."

Prince Lin Yan threw each of them a scroll and each of them read their new identity. 

Lin Xiao's eyes twitched when he read the information given to him.

Name: Hu Xiao

Age: 18

Rank: Foundation Establishment

History: He's the son of a noble named Hu Family. Had twin brother named Hu San. He's known to be a troublemaker ever since he was young and was a big maniac of cultivation and fighting. He often wore headbands as a means to differ himself from his twin brother. So far, he's entering the mercenary with hope to find stronger opponents to hone his skills. 

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The contribution points in case you forget. 

Beast Rank 1: 1 contribution point.

Beast Rank 2: 10 contribution point.

Beast Rank 3: 100 contribution point. 

Beast Rank 4: 1000 contribution points.

Beast Rank 5: 10,000 contribution points.

Beast Rank 6: 100,000 contribution points