Lin Bei opened the Attribute Panel and checked his current stats.
[Vitality: 828 million]
[Spirit: 422 million]
[Combat Power: 625 million]
"Strange, why don't I feel like my body is about to explode this time?"
Lin Bei was already prepared to take out the Healing Pod in case of an emergency.
However, after this massive boost in attributes, his body didn't show any abnormalities like before.
This couldn't help but make him feel confused.
He carefully examined the Attribute Panel, hoping to find some clues.
Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, focusing on [Shadow Power].
[Shadow Power: 9,999,998 strands]
If he remembered correctly, the amount of Shadow Power he had before exceeded ten million strands.
Yet now, it had dropped below ten million, and... it was still decreasing continuously.
"Could it be... because of the existence of Shadow Power that my body didn't show any abnormalities?"
Lin Bei frowned, guessing inwardly.
But... he clearly still had the Healing Pod on hand. Having Shadow Power intervene like this made him feel a little upset.
He felt that directly consuming millions of strands of Shadow Power in this wave was a huge loss.
However, before he could think further, he suddenly saw another line of information appear below Shadow Power on his Attribute Panel.
[Shadow Points: 0/10800 (Can be replenished by consuming Shadow Power, ratio 100:1.)]
[For details on Shadow Points functions, click to view ↓↓↓]
"Is this... a new attribute converted from the consumed Shadow Power?"
Lin Bei clicked to view the details.
Soon, he had a general understanding of the function of Shadow Points.
Shadow Points were essentially similar to "MP Value" in games, a resource consumed when releasing abilities.
The only difference from MP was that his Shadow Points could only be used for "Shadow"-related abilities.
Furthermore, when encountering physical damage, Shadow Points could automatically repair the damaged body.
The reason he didn't feel any physical abnormality despite his Combat Power skyrocketing was precisely due to Shadow Points.
From the information provided, there are several ways for Survivors to activate "Shadow Points." One way is to find a "Guide" to provide "Enlightenment," as Bailing mentioned.
Another situation is the extremely low probability that a Survivor, when facing a crisis and possessing sufficient Shadow Power, can "Awaken" on their own and activate Shadow Points.
Aside from these, Shadow Points can also be activated using special items, equipment, and various other methods.
The situation that occurred with Lin Bei was clearly the second type.
He Awakened on his own and activated Shadow Points.
Lin Bei found this both amusing and frustrating.
However, this could also be considered a good thing.
At the very least, he now had a trump card to deal with sudden crises in the future.
After all, while the Healing Pod is effective, treating internal injuries requires lying inside it and waiting for a period of time.
Furthermore, the Healing Pod is easily destroyed; using it on the battlefield is equivalent to digging one's own grave.
But Shadow Points are different. As long as he has enough Shadow Points, he can rapidly repair internal injuries at any moment, and the speed is extremely fast, without any side effects.
Of course, the most important point is that after activating Shadow Points, he can learn exclusive Shadow-related abilities.
This was what Lin Bei cared about most.
After all, when it comes to self-preservation, he has many treasures. Setting aside the terrifying effects of the kun bag's "Heaven Moves Vigorously" and "Earths Embrace," the "Goddess of Luck's Protection" ability on the lucky pendant alone can block one fatal crisis for him.
Moreover, "Goddess of Luck's Protection" can stack once every 48 hours, up to a maximum of 10 stacks. If fully stacked, it means he has ten chances to be exempted from death.
Compared to the innate healing and repair effect of Shadow Points, this is clearly much stronger.
Therefore, for Lin Bei, the activation of Shadow Points mainly serves to help him learn and use exclusive Shadow-related abilities in the future.
"Although I have activated Shadow Points, I am still completely ignorant about Shadow abilities, so I still need to go to the City Lord's Manor this time."
"I wonder what Shadow abilities the Tianjian City Lord is willing to teach me. I hope I can return with great gains thanks to my relationship with Bailing."
Lin Bei muttered inwardly.
Just then, seven or eight figures draped in black robes swarmed up behind Lin Bei, surrounding him.
Lin Bei, snapping back to reality, frowned and looked at these people with hostility.
However, before he could make a move, all these black-robed figures bowed deeply toward him and spoke with extreme reverence: "Jidao Crowd, greetings to the Leader!"
The voices of these black-robed people were loud, powerful, and resonated clearly.
Lin Bei, who had originally intended to strike, was instantly dumbfounded.
What is going on?
When did I become the Leader of Jidao?
He looked strangely at the people who were still bowing and couldn't help but ask.
But soon, their answer dropped his jaw.
These people... were actually willing to serve him as their master and recognize him as the Leader of Jidao!
They were even willing to establish a Soul Contract, never to abandon him.
"Holy crap, the Wildwind Squad members were right. These people... are truly insane!"
Lin Bei was startled internally.
He had only said that casually before, just to fob them off and annoy them in the process.
If they had attacked, he would have had a perfect excuse for self-defense, gaining a wave of Attribute Points and legacy blind-box.
Now it seems... these people's thought processes are completely abnormal!
"Wait a moment, let me straighten this out."
Lin Bei looked at the black-robed figures with an embarrassed and helpless expression.
However, before he could think, a rush of rapid footsteps came from behind him again.
The people from Tianjian Pavilion also appeared.
The leading White-Robed Man, upon seeing the Jidao Crowd bowing to Lin Bei, instantly changed his expression, immediately sped up, transforming into a wisp of clear wind, arriving directly in front of Lin Bei, and dropping straight down onto one knee.
Lin Bei was startled by the sight.
This posture... damn it, is he proposing?
Damn it, I'm a hardcore straight man, and there's absolutely no way I'll be bent!
His expression turning cold, Lin Bei prepared to strike and kill the person in front of him immediately, ensuring his thoughts remained clear and unobstructed.
However, before he could act, the White-Robed Man spoke directly: "Your subordinate Ye Liangchen, greetings to the Leader!"
Hearing this, Lin Bei's eyelid twitched, and the corner of his mouth also gave a slight spasm.
He looked down at the respectful White-Robed Man, who was kneeling on one knee and cupping his fist in salute, and for a moment, he couldn't utter a single word.
What in the world... is happening?
Lin Bei expressed that he couldn't understand.
Did he really have such great charisma that he could make the two Major Powers of Tianjian City immediately submit to him?
Even a Succubus wouldn't have this level of power, right?