Chapter 140: Yulia’s Ability Development, Bai Fu Strengthened to the Limit!
After the Celebration Event ended, the liveliness of the Goli Desert didn’t decrease one bit.
Thanks to Bai Fu’s relentless promotion, every day new Players and veteran Players from other regions kept joining the Garden of Silence.
At that moment, the Player count displayed on the Garden of Silence’s faction panel had already reached 31,451, more than double compared to when they had marched against the Truth Society.
Though Bai Fu was immensely powerful, under normal circumstances, even if she grew three heads and six arms and worked non-stop 24 hours a day, she still couldn’t satisfy that many Players all at once.
Fortunately, the cooperation between the Dark Web and the Garden of Silence had officially materialized. The Assassination Platform and Commission Platform were fully integrated. Combined with the other factions that had moved into the Goli Desert seeking collaboration with the Garden of Silence, they brought with them a massive number of Quests—resolving Bai Fu’s pressing crisis.
“With these Quests holding things up, even if another ten or twenty thousand Players come, I can still manage.”
Bai Fu let out a sigh of relief.
However, she didn’t let her guard down completely. She knew this situation wouldn’t last long. In another ten days or half a month, the Player count in the Garden of Silence might very well break past the fifty-thousand mark.
But that wasn’t even the most troublesome part. After several months of development, the rating points for the Goli Desert branch and the Restore Goli Desert Order branch under the main storyline【Elegy of the Watchers】had nearly plateaued.
This meant she could no longer milk the main storyline for extra benefits, nor could she continue using it as a free labor scheme by sharing it with Players.
If the situation remained stagnant, it wouldn’t be long before Players would fall into a too-many-monks-too-little-gruel scenario.
Even if Players had already fallen for her charm, and even if the Garden of Silence allowed easy access to various Knowledge, Class Transfer Books, and Skills—if they couldn’t take on enough Quests to level up, they would still leave.
“I must change my approach to squeeze the Players dry.”
What came to Bai Fu’s mind first was her long-planned Origin Star Reconstruction Project. To ensure its smooth implementation, the first step was to send off the Gene Primordials and that Extraterrestrial Old Deng lurking behind them.
If she didn’t get rid of that bunch of Old Deng who loved scheming from the shadows, she feared they might suddenly emerge and sabotage everything she had painstakingly built.
Just as Bai Fu was pondering when to take action, she suddenly received a message from Yulia.
“Back to normal already?”
Her eyes lit up instantly.
She had long coveted the rewards from the Quest【Yulia’s Secret】, but Yulia had been in a very weak state before, so Bai Fu couldn’t lay a hand on her. Now that Yulia had recovered, she no longer needed to be considerate of her condition.
“I’ll be right there!”
A few minutes later, Bai Fu appeared at Yulia’s residence and cast a Psionic Vision skill on her.
After nearly six full days in bed, the long list of debuffs on Yulia had mostly dissipated, with only【Malnutrition】and【Mental Weakness】remaining. These two debuffs lowered her HP, Psionic Value, Stats, and Resistance.
【Name】: Yulia (BOSS)
【Template】: Special - Child of True Spirit (Awakening Progress 1.1% [Remaining Time: 198 years 6 days])
【Main Class】: True Spirit Blesser Lv9 [+30], Defender Lv10
【Sub Class】: Doctor Lv5
【HP】: 1870/1870
【Psionic Value】: 3245/3245
【Qi】: 505/505
【Stats】: Strength 33, Agility 45, Constitution 72, Intelligence 35, Spirit 101, Inspiration 233
【Skills】: Envoy, Intermediate Psionic Specialization, Substitution Game Lv6, Sky Burial Lv5, Floating Spirit Lv3, Psionic Field Lv3……
【Talents】: Child of True Spirit, Great Luck, Angelic Halo……
【Favorability】: Blazing Passion (92)
【Threat Level】: Green
From the panel, Yulia was a textbook glass cannon mage. Even with Psionic Enhancement, her Constitution was still low. In her Weakened state, her HP was only one-third of Bai Fu’s. The only stat she had higher than Bai Fu was Spirit—everything else was significantly lower. But that wasn’t because she was weak, but because Bai Fu’s stat bonuses from Quest Rewards and Power-Ups were utterly ridiculous.
The nickname Queen Fu wasn’t just empty flattery—it had been earned through real achievements!
In fact, even though Yulia was in a debilitated state, her panel data was still extravagant among the same-level NPCs on Origin Star.
With 233 points of Inspiration while in a weakened state, she could easily have 270 when at full power. That was only 39 points shy of Bai Fu—absurdly strong.
“Having a good Template is just bliss.”
Bai Fu couldn’t help but sigh.
She tried to understand what exactly the 200-year Awakening Timer on Yulia’s Child of True Spirit Template and Talent entailed, but her Psionic Vision couldn’t read the details. It was unclear whether the level of the Template was too high for her to comprehend, or her skill level was too low.
After a few fruitless attempts, Bai Fu gave up.
“Angelic Halo must be that special ability Yulia used to help me restore Psionic Value. And then… Favorability 92?”
The last time Bai Fu saw such a high Favorability was when she used Psionic Vision on Anya—Anya had a Favorability of 100. Not even Bai Fu’s own parents likely had that level of affection for her.
Yulia’s 92 wasn’t quite as extreme as Anya’s 100, but it was still a shocking number.
The good news: it seemed Yulia was someone who repaid kindness, giving Bai Fu more opportunities to secretly learn her Skills and Talents.
The ambiguous news: the term “Blazing Passion” sounded rather aggressive—it made one think Yulia’s motives might go beyond mere gratitude.
Bai Fu closed Yulia’s data panel. At that moment, Yulia had already walked up to her.
Yulia wore an oversized white hospital gown that draped down to her thighs, revealing smooth and surprisingly well-shaped legs. She had on a pair of bunny slippers she must’ve picked up from somewhere. Her ice-blue hair hung loosely, exuding a languid aura.
Bai Fu said, “You look pretty good.”
“Thanks to you. If not for you, I wouldn’t be this relaxed,” Yulia’s fingers brushed the couch beside her as she glanced around. “Not to joke or anything, but this is the nicest home I’ve ever lived in. After joining the Watchers Camp founded by Uncle Nissen, my biggest dream was to earn enough money to give my parents a better life. But they died early of illness. I had strength, but I was powerless—I could only watch them die.”
At the mention of this heavy topic, Yulia’s expression dimmed visibly, her mood clearly dropping.
“After they passed, I regarded Uncle Nissen as a foster father. He supported my medical research without question. I wanted to repay his kindness, so I continued my research while helping him fight the evildoing Wanderers—hoping to one day realize his dream of establishing order in the Goli Desert. But…”
Disaster came again. This time, the poison hand belonged to the traitor Carlisle from the Watchers Camp and the Truth Society President.
“I gave it my all, yet still couldn’t change anything. I could only watch as everything spiraled into the worst possible outcome. Honestly, if I hadn’t met you at the Abandoned Cooling Plant and glimpsed a chance to escape from your presence, my mind might have collapsed months ago.”
Yulia let out a deep sigh.
Bai Fu stepped forward and gently embraced her, patting her back.
“It’s all over now.”
“Yes, it’s all over… Do you know why I slept for six days straight?” Yulia suddenly lifted her head, her gaze unfocused.
Bai Fu casually replied, “To recover?”
Yulia shook her head. “Of course, that wasn’t the only reason. I waited until now to tell you because I was lost. When I was imprisoned in the Truth Society’s laboratory, I often thought about how I would take revenge if I ever got the chance. After taking revenge, how would I help Uncle Nissen? I imagined it over and over again, each time with a different plan. Then you came—you fulfilled Uncle Nissen’s dream, you saved me, and you even destroyed the Truth Society. In an instant, everything I wanted to do was done by you.
“It all happened too suddenly. Both mentally and physically, I wasn’t ready to accept it. I lost all direction. As I lay in bed, I kept thinking: what do I want to do next? What can I still do? I need something to focus on—otherwise, I’d just be a walking corpse.”
“So, what’s your answer?” Bai Fu asked curiously.
Yulia’s expression gradually turned serious. “I thought of something I must do and something I want to do. You saved me, so I must repay you. You intrigued me, so I want to study you.”
“???”
Did she have to say it that bluntly?
“You’re planning to attack the Gene Primordials soon, right? I can help you. With my abilities, not only can I distract the enemies, but I can also recharge your Psionic Value when it’s low so you can stay in combat. That’s not all—I can do more for you. The Truth Society President kept copying my powers, but he got it wrong. My abilities don’t come from my Talents.”
With that, Yulia took a few steps back, grabbed the collar of her hospital gown, and spread it open without a trace of embarrassment.
If this were an anime, this would be the moment when a paladin would leap out to cast a Holy Light.
Bai Fu was startled by Yulia’s bold and generous act. Anyone unaware might’ve thought Yulia wanted to talk about Gao Shan Liu Shui and make her a soulmate.
“What is that…”
Bai Fu’s eyes were drawn to a peculiar pattern on Yulia’s chest that glowed faintly in violet light. She recognized it—it was something she’d seen before on an Obsidian Shard.
In that instant, she realized with 99% certainty—Yulia’s power came from a Fragmented Obsidian!
“When I was a child playing in the desert, I stumbled upon an object shaped like this. When I approached it, it merged into my body. Since then, I’ve displayed extraordinary Psionic Talent. I heard from Uncle Nissen that you originally agreed to rescue me to gain my power. I wanted to give it to you, but I can’t control it. So, I took a step back and gave myself to you. You may use me however you wish.”
Yulia’s gaze was pure as she calmly explained the whole story. Finally, she took Bai Fu’s hand and placed it on the pattern.
A tingling surge of electricity coursed through her. Bai Fu was shocked to discover she had gained a peculiar buff of the blessing type.
【Blessed Link】: You have received Yulia’s blessing. While linked, all Stats +10.
A total of 60 Stat points gained in one go—this massive boost left Bai Fu stunned. The effect absolutely outclassed her Super Burst skill.
“What kind of god-tier support is this?”
She could recharge Mana, increase Stats, and was pleasing to the eye too…
But this wasn’t even Yulia’s most powerful aspect.
The description at the end of the Blessed Link buff indicated that, if the link lasted long enough, it could permanently increase Stats.
“Whoa!”
Bai Fu’s eyes widened.
Judging from the Awakening Progress trailing behind the Template, Yulia was still far from her complete form. If Bai Fu kept developing her and completed her development—how many new tricks would she unlock?
Too powerful, Obsidian!
Amid her excitement, Bai Fu received a game prompt.
【You have completed Regional Main Storyline Quest [Elegy of the Watchers] Branch 6 [Yulia’s Secret]. Reward: 500,000 XP, Yulia’s one-time Skill Cards ×3】
Bai Fu obtained three【Psionic Field】Skill Cards. Psionic Field could effectively reduce most types of damage, and also knock back enemies and deal continuous damage to enemies within the field—it was quite the powerful Skill.
“Too bad it’s a Skill Card and not the actual Skill.”
Bai Fu shook her head and sighed silently.
Yulia didn’t know what Bai Fu was thinking, nor did she know if Bai Fu intended academic cooperation or something else entirely—but it didn’t matter.
She had complete confidence in herself. There was no need to test Bai Fu’s intentions or express her own too clearly. She believed that once Bai Fu tasted the wonder of linking with her, she would be unable to pull away. They would naturally grow closer and closer.
“Help me build a lab. That way I can study myself better—and help you better too.”
Bai Fu nodded. “I’ll explain everything to Gao Yuan. Just tell him what you want directly.”
Yulia closed her gown. Before she could say anything else, there came an urgent knock from outside.
“Boss, bad news!”
Bai Fu went to open the door. Anya squeezed in quickly.
“I just received—hm?” She paused, staring at Yulia’s unusual attire behind Bai Fu. “What were you two doing just now?”
For some reason, a massive sense of danger rose inside her. She instantly raised her guard toward Yulia.
Yulia replied calmly and casually, “We were discussing the Gene Primordials.”
“Ah, right right right! That’s exactly it!” Anya shouted. “I just got news from the Undying Ones undercover near the Gene Primordials. They said Xia Shi is missing—rumor has it she was caught stealing documents!”
Bai Fu’s pupils shrank. She quickly contacted Division Four. A few minutes later, Xu Hong gave her confirmation: Xia Shi had indeed been captured, and no one knew her current situation.
“Looks like it’s time to move.”
Xia Shi had the Great Luck buff. Even if she wasn’t a protagonist, she was an extremely important character in the story. She surely had many benefits on her, not to mention the documents she brought—Bai Fu wouldn’t abandon her.
“Wait here for my message. I’ll contact the others.”
Bai Fu quickly left Yulia’s residence. She had to inform the TV production team, the Excavation‑Princess, and Gao Yuan, and get them moving.
On the way, she opened the Quest Panel and settled the last two branches of the Elegy of the Watchers quest. Since both branches had very high evaluation points, the rewards were quite generous.
The【Order Defender】branch granted her 3.6 million XP and a new title【Goli Desert Guardian】. This title gave a 15% boost to proactive martial arts Skills and an extra 100 Qi. The【Ideal State】branch brought her 5.37 million XP.
Bai Fu immediately opened her Stats panel.
Over the past few days, Players had spent heavily in the two Challenge Instances she created, netting her over 20 million XP. With the XP earned from card sales by Hei Fu and Tiny Hei Fu, her own instance clearances, and quest settlements, she now had over 35 million XP on hand.
“That’s enough. Time to add points!”
Bai Fu immediately invested the XP and leveled her Psionic Illustrator from Lv14 to the Lv20 cap.
The remaining experience was actually enough for her to continue leveling up, but at the moment, she lacked higher-tier Psionic Knowledge and thus couldn’t trigger the Class Transfer Quest.
Regardless, after completing her level-up, Bai Fu’s total level in her primary class had reached Level 50—she was the first and only Psionicist in the thousands of years of Origin Star’s history to touch the limit!
Her attributes surged once again.
【Health】: 6102/6102
【Psionic Value】: 5430/5430
【Qi】: 585/585
【Attributes】: Strength 67, Agility 108, Constitution 184, Intelligence 93, Spirit 97, Inspiration 360
Including the bonus from Yulia’s Blessed Link, all of Bai Fu’s attributes except for Strength had now surpassed the 100 threshold!
She didn’t stop her progress. She invested the remaining experience into【Psionic Repair】and【Sky Burial】.
At max level (Lv10), Psionic Repair could now heal True Spirit summons for 400 Health per use. At max level (Lv7), Sky Burial’s attack radius expanded from 10 meters to 40 meters, and its casting range jumped from 50 meters to 100 meters—greatly enhancing its practicality.
Bai Fu was quite satisfied. After checking, she found she still had over 2 million experience points remaining.
“This amount of experience is perfect for leveling up the Prayer Cards.”
Using the Void Energy Orb as a blueprint, she poured her experience into synthesizing higher-level Prayer Cards. Since she had acquired quite a bit of Psionic Knowledge from the Truth Society, the synthesis went smoothly this time. After only five failures, she obtained the Prayer Card she wanted—
【Void Energy Orb·Modified】
The difference between the new and old versions of Void Energy Orb was that the attack method had changed from a one-second-per-shot burst to a continuous burn. Although their total damage over time wasn’t drastically different, the new version had the clear advantage of uninterrupted attacks, boosting its efficiency in clearing mobs by several times.
A cold glint flashed in Bai Fu’s eyes.
“Gene Primordials, are you ready to face my revenge?”
Upon her command, the entire Sovereign of the Shadowed Night began operating at full speed.
At that time, the Gene Primordials had no idea they had already been targeted—until the TV company cooperating with Bai Fu exposed a shocking secret that had been hidden for years on national television.