61: Chapter 61 dungeon completed, huge rewards!

When everyone returned to the foot of the mountain, the night was still thick, but the atmosphere was completely different from when they had entered.

Both sides of the road were filled with various vehicles; the flashing police lights, ambulance roof lights, and the floodlights of several large transport trucks illuminated the entrance.

Under the guidance of the staff, Lin Chen and the others, along with the Yuanshan Club, were arranged to board one of the buses.

Before long, the bus slowly pulled away from the area still shrouded in tension and chaos, heading towards the urban area of Qinglan City.

The interior of the bus was exceptionally quiet.

The bright overhead lights illuminated faces filled with exhaustion and lingering fear.

The vast majority of people, including the well-trained staff of the Beast Control Bureau, leaned back against their seats and closed their eyes, as if wanting to temporarily shut out all the madness, bloodshed, and fear they had experienced tonight.

Su Qingyuan sat alone by the window.

She did not close her eyes to rest like the others; instead, she turned her head and cast her gaze outside the window.

Outside the window, the silhouettes of the mountain forest flew rapidly backward.

Further away, the outline of the Duanshan Mountains stood silently in the night.

The halos of the streetlights traced flowing warm yellow marks on the window, but they could not dispel the heavy look in her eyes.

She suddenly pulled a lollipop from her pocket and neatly tore off the plastic wrapper.

She popped the candy into her mouth, one cheek slightly bulging, a faint, satisfied curve appearing at the corner of her lips, and her furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

"The Special Defense Bureau reacted quickly, and top-tier combat power has already been deployed."

"With their capabilities, even if they were caught off guard initially due to unclear information, suppressing the D-rank Abyss Fissure is only a matter of time."

However...

"This is just the beginning." Su Qingyuan's gaze grew increasingly profound.

The D-rank Abyss Fissure is only the lowest threat assessment.

In the coming years, higher-level C-rank, B-rank, and even A-rank Abyss Fissures will erupt one after another across the Donghuang Federation and the globe like nightmares.

Accompanied by more, stronger, and more bizarre and troublesome Dark Species, as well as large areas affected by negative emotions.

The real crisis has far from arrived.

She must improve her strength as quickly as possible, join the Rift Investigation Department, and gain a voice.

The bus drove through the silent night for who knows how long, and the scenery outside gradually changed from desolate mountains to sparse lights, and then to dense buildings.

Finally, the vehicle stopped under a building.

Although it was late at night, the building was brightly lit and bustling with figures.

Personnel in various uniforms were coming and going, looking hurried and serious.

"Everyone off the bus, enter the hall in order for registration and information verification. Do not make noise, follow the staff's arrangements." The accompanying staff member said with a hoarse voice.

The exhausted crowd got off one by one and walked into the brightly lit hall.

The process was strict and meticulous.

First was registering basic personal information, followed by handing over all equipment that might have recorded the scene—law enforcement recorders of the Beast Control Bureau staff, personal mobile phones, cameras, etc.

Finally, there was an inquiry session, where specialists asked them in detail about the specific time, location, and course of events of their encounter with the abnormal incident, as well as the form, quantity, and abilities of the abnormal creatures they saw.

After completing all registrations, inquiries, and signing non-disclosure agreements, it was already nearly two in the morning.

When Lin Chen dragged his exhausted body back home, the house was silent, with only a small night light in the entryway emitting a warm, dim light.

"Ying wu~!"

An extremely faint, delicate whimper sounded by his ear, and immediately after, the Songsong Dog darted out like lightning from the cushion in the corner of the living room, instantly rushing to Lin Chen's feet.

The Songsong Dog raised its little head, its obsidian-like eyes exceptionally bright in the dim light, and it looked Lin Chen up and down as if confirming whether he was intact.

Lin Chen felt a warmth in his heart and squatted down: "What's wrong? Haven't seen you for half a day, did you miss me?"

The tips of the Songsong Dog's ears twitched almost imperceptibly; it averted its gaze and subconsciously took half a step back.

Lin Chen, however, opened his arms, his face full of smiles.

The Songsong Dog looked at his open arms, then at his face, its ears moving as if it were hesitant. Its little paws scraped the floor unconsciously, but in the end, it stood still, though its eyes remained glued to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen chuckled and took the initiative to reach out and pick up its warm, soft little body, cradling it in his arms: "Alright, I know you must have missed me."

The Songsong Dog's body suddenly stiffened; it lowered its head, making incomprehensible whimpering sounds, and its tail gently rubbed against Lin Chen's arm.

Holding the Songsong Dog, Lin Chen tiptoed into the living room.

The living room sofa lamp was still emitting a faint light, and his parents were actually both leaning on the sofa, covered with thin blankets, conversing in low voices.

Seeing Lin Chen return home safely, both of them clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Jianjun looked at his son, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something, his face carrying undisguisable worry and inquiry.

As someone within the system, although he was on duty in the city tonight, through internal communications and some rumors, he vaguely knew that something big had happened in the Duanshan Mountains, and multiple units were urgently mobilized, causing quite a stir.

But as to what exactly happened, due to confidentiality discipline, no one dared to elaborate.

He knew that, in fact, some young staff members were eager to participate in major events, as that was the only way to gain credit and have the possibility of promotion.

But major events often meant danger.

Thinking of this, Lin Jianjun shook his head, casting away the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

What was he thinking?

His own child had just received a commendation, becoming the youngest recipient, and now his safety was the most important thing.

As for credit or whatever, since he could receive a commendation at this age, his future was already so bright it kept him awake at night.

After speaking a few simple words with his parents, Lin Chen, who had been running around all day, was already exhausted; the moment his head hit the pillow, his consciousness quickly sank into a dreamless sleep.

That night, he slept exceptionally soundly.

The next morning.

Sunlight pierced through the gap in the curtains that hadn't been drawn tightly, slanting down onto Lin Chen's eyelids.

His mind was still a bit groggy from lack of sleep, but his energy had largely recovered due to the sufficient rest.

He opened his eyes, and the first thing he did was summon the system panel:

[Instance time has ended, formally beginning settlement.]

[Player has killed a total of five Tier 1 Dark Species and six Tier 2 Dark Species, rewarding a total of 85 exp, double exp card x5, triple exp card x6, Holy Ring x1]

!!!

Lin Chen, who had still been somewhat groggy, instantly became clear-headed; he opened his eyes wide and sat up.

The exp here refers to universal exp that can be allocated arbitrarily. A full 85 exp—if it were normal times, he would need to complete several tasks and it would take at least a week to obtain.

But due to the sudden small instance, in just one night, he had obtained such generous exp.

He would use all of this exp for the Flame Claw Beast's evolution bar, after all, evolution had the highest priority in raising pet beasts.

In this way, the Flame Claw Beast's evolution bar was advanced again, and its data panel changed:

[Pet Beast: Agumon (Local name: Flame Claw Beast)]

[Level: Tier 2, Stage 3 (36 / 48)]

[Attribute: Fire]

[Race Grade: Medium Extraordinary]

[Moves: Flame Breath Bullet (Proficient), Sharp Claws (Proficient), Small Explosion (Introductory), Fiery Charge (Introductory)]

[Intimacy: 86]

[Evolution Method: evolution exp (385 / 500), tyrant dragon heart x1]

"Almost there, almost there. It won't be long before the Flame Claw Beast's evolution bar is filled." Lin Chen looked excited.

Except for Fiery Charge, which had not yet broken through to Proficient Rank, compared to a day ago, the Flame Claw Beast's strength had greatly increased, and it was only 100 exp away from evolution.

In addition, the system rewarded exp cards as usual, but unlike before, there were extra triple exp cards.

Lin Chen's eyes lit up, eager to try: "System, use the triple exp card on me!"

It is well known that there is a feedback effect between a Beast Tamer and their pet beast.

When the Beast Tamer's level increases, the pet beast's growth speed while staying in the Beast Taming Space will accelerate; when the pet beast's level increases, it will further enhance the Beast Tamer's mental power.

Perhaps with the help of this triple exp card, he would be one step closer to becoming a Primary Beastmaster.