Chapter 60

Perception's reward...

Unexpected yet reasonable.

Compared to making a "decision" to gain the favor of perception, it seems that "highlight moments" in battle are more likely to receive rewards.

"Vow effect +1...?"

Moyou's expression changed slightly. Thinking about this, a bit of information suddenly surfaced in the depths of his consciousness.

Restraint and Vow.

By setting harsh conditions, one can enhance the effects of abilities. The specific principle is "equivalent exchange."

To obtain a certain ability effect, one must set equivalent harsh conditions.

The perception-granted Vow effect +1, for example, means Moyou can use a Level 1 restraint condition to obtain a Level 2 Vow ability effect.

In other words—

After receiving this reward, Moyou is very likely to develop a mature "Mimicry Shared Appearance" ability without cost, within the limits of his current Vow effects.

Understanding the utility of Vow effect +1, Moyou's spirit was invigorated, and he was pleasantly surprised.

Although it's not the more needed opportunity to remove a curse, Vow effect +1 is still an extremely valuable reward for him.

After all, "Soul Resonance" is a trait-type ability with a very high upper limit, similar to Kurolo's "Thief's Essence," which requires setting various restraint conditions to explore the ability's limits.

Some abilities can be obtained and enhanced by raising the "release" level, such as the mimicry, duplication, range, power, and shared senses of a shadow.

But some abilities need to be obtained and enhanced through "restraint," such as "shared cultivation results" and "position exchange," which are relatively high-level abilities.

It's not that only setting restraints can develop these abilities.

In fact, as long as the "release" level is high enough, one can gradually develop abilities like "shared cultivation results" and "position exchange."

But there is one absolute point!

As a trait-type ability, to maximize and fully unleash the effects and power of various powerful abilities, one still has to set restraints in the end.

This is also a problem that trait-type abilities inevitably face in the mid to late stages.

The reward of Vow effect +1 allows Moyou to explore the limits of his abilities without bearing so many harsh conditions.

Therefore, compared to the reward of +1 proficiency level in the four major techniques, the value and benefits of Vow effect +1 are higher, perfectly fitting the trait-type abilities.

Moreover, proficiency in Nen techniques can be improved through daily cultivation, but Vow effect +1 can only be obtained from "perception."

"Even if it's understood as a battle reward, it's not excessive. Then... I wonder what kind of harvest there would be from fighting with Zoldyck, Illumi, and the Phantom Troupe? What would I get from perception if I could defeat someone at the level of Gon and Netero?"

Moyou lowered his head and pondered.

To improve his strength, daily cultivation is necessary.

However, battles in various situations not only help him discover his shortcomings but also possibly earn valuable rewards from "perception."

Indeed—

One should cherish every opportunity for actual combat.

After the cultivation Buff ends, he must definitely go to the Sky Arena.

Moyou made up his mind in an instant.

Tap tap—

With a series of hurried footsteps.

Liz, finally regaining her senses, came to Moyou with a fierce aura.

"I should have said—"

Liz, with a stern face, said in a low voice, "To wait for me in the first-floor lobby while I go to confirm the situation."

"Uh."

Moyou's thoughts were interrupted, and he looked up at Liz, thinking of a reason or excuse to get past this.

But Liz didn't give him a chance to speak.

"This guy is not weak; his flow of energy is very stable, and his Nen techniques are solid. He is clearly an experienced Nen user."

Liz glanced at the barely alive Bak on the ground and continued quickly,

"His weapon's shape is very strange, and strange weapons usually have unique features. From the weapon's appearance, it is highly likely designed to better adhere and retain toxins between multiple blades, and to increase the success rate of delivering toxins into the enemy's body. It's also possible that it's tailored to his Nen ability."

"Regardless, his combat methods are clearly designed to kill. When fighting this type of enemy, you have almost no room for error, so it's best to have a companion to assist and increase the margin for error."

Liz spoke a lot in one breath, her face initially stern but becoming angrier as she spoke.

"My point is—"

She glared at Moyou, her voice as if squeezed through her teeth,

"You are very intelligent and shouldn't act so irrationally. It will only put you in danger. Even if you win, if you are injured by that weapon, even a tiny scratch could be fatal!"

"..."

Faced with Liz's scolding, Moyou was silent for a moment.

He wanted to argue that he had guessed the weapon's characteristics and made a targeted layout, but he held back.

He knew Liz was angry because she was worried about him. In this situation, it was better to—

"I was wrong."

Moyou honestly apologized.

Acting alone in a dangerous battle was for the sake of a rich harvest.

That was the motive.

But with a companion present, choosing to fight alone was indeed an irrational act from Liz's perspective.

"Come back."

Seeing Moyou admit his mistake, Liz took a deep breath, calmed her anger, and walked back to the office without saying more.

Moyou obediently followed behind Liz.

"Wait a moment."

He suddenly thought of something, turned to Bak, and, with a slight movement of his mind, summoned the shadow person with his partially restored Nen.

He almost forgot something important.

Moyou controlled the shadow person to approach Bak in his consciousness.

Liz stopped and turned to look at Moyou.

She saw the completely black shadow person squatting beside Bak, moving both hands to search him, and quickly finding a stack of bills.

"..."

Liz was silent at the sight.

On the second floor of the office.

Sambica was also silent, while Biscuit couldn't stop laughing.

Controlling the shadow person to search Bak for all valuable items, Moyou was already considering when to buy a new phone tomorrow.

But before tomorrow—

He needed to quickly verify the effect of "Vow effect +1." If he could successfully develop the "Mimicry Shared Appearance" ability, he would definitely sleep well tonight.

With a bit of luck, he might even develop the "Shared Hearing" ability.

"I'm really looking forward to it."

Moyou was eager.

If—

The situation at the temple where he faced Leite but couldn't grasp the current situation and information, prompted Moyou to think that the shadow person must have the "shared vision" ability.

Then,

Tonight, to defeat a Nen user like Bak, he took the risk to set up a plan, which made his need for "Mimicry Shared Appearance" even stronger.

"Still far from it..."