Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"It's something I created on my own," Zachary said perfunctorily with a smile. However, what he said was right. In the whole world, nobody except him, who had the help of a powerful system, could do this.

Sharon cast Zachary a glare, but in her heart, she couldn't help but care more about him.

"By the way, when will the assessment Fabian mentioned just now begin?" he then asked casually.

"It will take place soon, probably in half a month. In fact, you don't have to take part in the assessment because you are a new disciple of the inner part and you still haven’t adapted to the new environment yet. Generally speaking, new pupils aren’t required to partake in the assessment within three years after they join. Even the recruits from the outer part can opt-out of it for a year," Sharon briefly explained.

"I see. But what if I want to join?" Zachary asked after a moment of hesitation.

"With your strength, that won't be a problem," she answered, nodding her head.

"Then, is there any benefit to participate?" he asked again.

"Of course there is. If a disciple displays outstanding strength and prowess, he can be given the opportunity to enter

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your body is strong enough to resist almost all kinds of toxins, it will also make your body too reliant on it. If you want your body to be immune to all kinds of poisons, you have to avoid using any of your powers to resist them," Trevor explained.

"Well, how will I be able to survive the toxins if I'm not going to use any power?" Zachary asked immediately. He was starting to panic seeing that only one wrong move would spell his doom.

"You must have already refined a lot of poisonous herbs before, and thus have more or less adapted to some types of toxins which would help you a lot. Plus, the venom isn’t made to kill you; it will only make you suffer in pain. As long as you can endure it for a night, then there will be nothing to worry about,” said Trevor.

"Are you kidding me?" Zachary asked worriedly.

"Believe it or not. If you don't want to do this, then you can ask someone else for help!" Trevor snorted at him.

"All right. I'll believe you this time." Zachary thought for a while and finally decided to have a try.

"Well, enjoy yourself!" After finishing his words, Trevor came back to the treehouse with his hands behind his back.