C146 Professions!

The villagers erupted in astonishment.

"The dewdrop pill is truly a wonder drug! Just by using it, you can instantly gain 100 slaughter points—no more grueling monster slaying required! All you need is to contribute enough resources, earn a hefty sum of loyalty points, and you can keep exchanging them for more dewdrop pills, endlessly racking up slaughter points!"

"This is fantastic! I've always detested fighting; now, with the dewdrop pill, I can use my Omnipotent Items for mining or gathering herbs, trade them for loyalty points, and then get more pills. This way, I can level up without ever having to kill a single monster!"

"Amazing! My gift is enhanced intelligence, which isn't cut out for combat. I've never been wanted by any team. Without Boss Guangcheng's assistance, my level would've stagnated. With the dewdrop pill in hand, I can finally take a breather!"

"Now we can pursue life professions. I love mining!"

"Fishing is my thing!"

"I'm all about tomb raiding!"

"I've always dreamed of being a tailor. I'm curious if the clothes I make can be traded for loyalty points. They should be..."

The Heavenly Soul Battlefield ensnared billions globally, compelling everyone to endure in this harsh realm.

Yet, people are diverse, each with their own unique character and preferences.

Some relish the thrill of combat, while others abhor it.

Some are naturally gifted warriors, while others are not.

Some have acclimated to the brutal battlefield, while others remain out of their element.

Previously, there was no alternative. Even those who loathed battle had to engage and strive to adapt to the harshness of war.

But the advent of the dewdrop pill has unlocked the true potential of non-combat roles, allowing many to discover that they can ascend in rank without ever entering the fray.

The villagers with less prowess in battle, lacking either the talent or the interest, were especially overjoyed. The dewdrop pill has broadened their horizons, unveiling a realm of boundless possibilities.

"Congratulations to you all!"

"A village can't thrive on warriors alone; we need a variety of skills. At the very least, we need a chef—I haven't savored a proper meal in ages!"

"I'm in dire need of a tailor. My clothes are so patched up, they're practically begging for alms. The system's standard-issue attire lacks any flair—it doesn't do my appearance justice at all. A tailor with exceptional skills would be a godsend!"

"My weapons are constantly wearing down. If there were a blacksmith to help me repair them, that would be amazing. Not everyone is cut out for battle; life skills are just as crucial!"

The villagers who opted for a life profession received warm wishes from their peers. As they pointed out, a village doesn't need to be solely composed of warriors. A community full of battle zealots would see a decline in living standards and a drop in overall efficiency.

In fact, having villagers dedicated to life professions is advantageous for the village's strategic planning and growth.

"Anyone up for mining with me?"

"Count us in!"

"I'm going fishing..."

"I'll be gathering herbs..."

"Let's team up for some monster hunting!"

Fully rested and brimming with energy, they were eager to get to work after picking up what they needed from the village. They were determined to put in the effort.

Chen Guo had elevated Flame Dragon Village to the top spot in the world, but maintaining that position was no small feat for one person. It would take a collective effort to secure their place at the pinnacle.

The villagers sprang into action, and Chen Guo, too, made his way to the public warehouse. To the average trial challenger, Chen Guo's wealth was the stuff of legends, yet that didn't mean he had everything. There were still items he lacked.

Upon accessing the public warehouse, Chen Guo was struck by the sheer dominance of the village chief's privilege. Ordinary villagers could exchange for resources only once per day, but as the village chief, he could do so a hundred times— a hundredfold advantage that came with his position.

Chen Guo felt fortunate to have claimed the role of village chief; the perks were truly endless. Among the many items in the public warehouse, what caught his attention the most were the herbs.

Chen Guo was a skilled alchemist.

He had previously crafted a substantial quantity of thrombin pills.

Now, his focus shifted to acquiring a vast number of Origin Pills, and potentially even more advanced elixirs.

The herbs provided by the other villagers proved to be incredibly valuable.

"You've traded for Vermillion Fruit, using up 100 loyalty points!"

"You've traded for Heavenly Scene, using up 20 loyalty points!"

"You've traded for Golden Snake King, using up 500 loyalty points!"

The gear and abilities in the public warehouse didn't catch Chen Guo's eye—only the herbs were of real worth.

Chen Guo used up his quota of 100 exchanges in one breath, securing a bounty of high-quality herbs, yet he still craved more.

Regrettably, even as the village chief with privileges a hundredfold greater than a regular villager, he couldn't swap for items in the public warehouse indefinitely, which was somewhat disappointing.

Luckily, beyond the public warehouse, he could endlessly trade for other items in the system's Exchange Store.

"You've obtained 100 catties of rice!"

"You've obtained 100 catties of white flour!"

"You've obtained 10 catties of refined salt!"

"You've obtained three catties of pork belly..."

Chen Guo began to amass a variety of essential supplies, transporting them to his lavish residence.

He also didn't pass up on the chance to exchange for all-purpose items. These truly useful goods were well worth the 500 loyalty points.

While the dewdrop pill was a treasure for others, Chen Guo found it lacked cost-effectiveness, so he opted not to trade for it.

But to his surprise, nestled beside the dewdrop pill was a purple pill formula.

"Longevity Pill: Increases Foundation Points by 5 upon use!"

"Required ingredients: Vermillion Fruit, Black Ginseng, Snow Seeing Grass, Cold Crow Grass, Golden Snake King..."

"Exchange cost: 10,000 loyalty points!"

To Chen Guo, the dewdrop pill was of little consequence, but the Longevity Pill formula was a genuine treasure.

Without a moment's hesitation, he exchanged for it and committed the formula to memory. Since he could no longer gain Slaughter Value or Foundation Points from vanquishing ordinary monsters, the emergence of the Longevity Pill was a game-changer in overcoming his leveling hurdles.

Chen Guo had most of the ingredients needed for the Longevity Pill on hand, except for the Cold Crow Grass—he didn't have even one. To successfully concoct the Longevity Pill, he'd have to source some Cold Crow Grass.