After listening to the explanation, Ed immediately furrowed his brows. "Isn't it just solar charging?"

Uncle Du was taken aback. "What is solar charging?"

Ed realized explaining this concept might be a bit difficult, so he quickly changed the subject.

"This doesn't sound like something that's hard to achieve, right? Is this thing really that valuable?"

Uncle Du's expression immediately turned filled with regret. "Of course it is! I've heard that even people from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association can hardly make use of it."

"In the entire Dorey City, there's probably only this one. Mr. Ed, you've really struck it big."

After hearing this, Ed didn't speak any further. His expression grew a little more complicated.

He hadn't expected this thing to be worth so much. But was it even useful to him?

"Alright, thank you, Uncle Du. I need to go back to my room and be alone for a while." With that, Ed immediately headed toward his room.

"Hey! Mr. Ed, you haven't eaten in a while, right? Won't you have a meal?" Uncle Du called after him.

"No," came Ed's response as the door closed with a dull thud.

Inside the room, Ed opened the window, and sunlight streamed in.

He immediately took out his reward from the challenge, the B-level meditation technique.

"I've always been using the Moonlight Meditation Technique, but can I use this cultivation method that everyone else in this world is using?"

If he could, Ed would be able to cultivate both day and night.

Twenty-four hours a day, none of it would go to waste.

"Hmm... why can't I seem to get into the state?"

Ed, holding onto hope, sat cross-legged by the window for half an hour.

The B-level meditation technique was placed in front of him, and he followed the instructions, constantly trying to enter a meditative state.

"Logically speaking, all meditation techniques should have something in common."

"I'm already a Low-Quality Silver Rank Hunter, not a beginner in cultivation. Plus, this B-level meditation technique isn't bad at all."

"So why... why can't I start?"

This confusion filled Ed's heart. Since it wasn't that he couldn't do it, and it wasn't that the technique was faulty, then what was the problem?

"Maybe it's this useless technique. This B-level technique is just a piece of junk with no use whatsoever!"

In a fit of anger, Ed threw the technique directly onto the floor, refusing to practice anymore.

He had come all the way back just to accept these rewards that he had worked so hard for, only to receive no positive feedback in terms of cultivation.

Ed was extremely displeased, but after a moment, he picked up the technique again, a few other thoughts creeping into his mind.

Outside the room, Viktor stood up and began walking out.

"Lord Ed really doesn't have time for us. It's just as well; I need to continue with what I didn't finish earlier."

Since learning about Ed's identity and power, Viktor, in addition to his shock, had been able to better understand his own position.

If he didn't have some real skills, he wouldn't even have the ability to be Ed's follower. Looking at the situation now, the two of them were from completely different worlds.

So, he had to figure out a way to change that.

"Hey, Viktor, where are you going?" Iris caught up with him.

Viktor didn't explain much, simply saying, "Nowhere, just pursuing the dream I've always had."

Iris snorted. "Don't think I don't know. You want to sign up to become a Hunter, right? I'll go with you."

"What? You too?" Viktor stared at the girl, somewhat surprised.

"What? Is it not possible? Haven't you heard of female Hunters?" Iris replied.

"Besides, signing up to become a Hunter has requirements. Do you really think you, a headless fly, can find the way?"

Hearing this, Viktor's expression changed for real, because signing up to become a Hunter wasn't easy.

First, they needed to find a Hunter Association in Dorey City, then take a qualification test.

Only if they met the minimum requirements could they actually become Hunters or be accepted as apprentices.

But connecting with one of these associations was incredibly difficult.

Viktor, being an ordinary person from a village, had tried multiple times before, but he hadn't even met anyone from the city's worst association.

"Do you have a way around it?" Viktor asked, pressing further.

"Of course I do. I asked one of my classmates, and someone is willing to give us the qualification test." Iris puffed her chest out proudly.

Viktor immediately felt elated. The two of them agreed to go together, both hoping to begin their journey as Hunters.

However, what Iris didn't tell Viktor was that signing up came with a significant fee.

Moreover, the chances of being eliminated were high. Less than one in ten had the talent to become a Hunter.

And once eliminated, none of the money would be refunded.

Out of concern, just before they left, Iris asked, "By the way, Viktor, do you have any money? I don't mean small change, but gold coins."

"Huh? Why ask this... Let me see... I only have less than ten gold coins left." Viktor rummaged through his things.

Iris immediately stopped in her tracks. "What? I thought you were rich, spending money so lavishly, but the registration fee is twenty gold coins!"

Viktor's face immediately turned pale. He had been spending all his time in the city, even spending money to watch the matches. The fifty gold coins he had brought with him were almost all gone.

"Hey, is this the path you found? Wait a minute, are you asking me to go with you just to spend my money? What about yours?" Viktor suddenly realized, his face turning green.

Iris sighed. "You know, my mom is completely against me becoming a Hunter."

As for Viktor's questioning gaze, Iris responded with a look of disdain.

"With you wanting to be a Hunter? You only have ten gold coins. This is the cheapest option I could find, the other associations are even more expensive."

So, the two young people who had been full of confidence just a moment ago, ready to sign up to become Hunters, had their hopes shattered right there due to a lack of financial resources!

For ordinary people, becoming a Hunter—someone above the rest—comes at a huge cost.

And money is actually the smallest of the costs!

In reality, they had considered a cheaper plan, but all the effort put into signing up boiled down to one thing: finding a mentor to guide them.

However, there was already a ready-made Hunter right beside them, and not just any Hunter—an incredibly skilled one: Ed.

But even with Ed around, neither of them dared approach him. After all, Ed was so busy, they felt it would be inappropriate to bother him.

"Sigh, looks like we'll just have to go home, wash up, and sleep." Viktor shook his head, deeply dejected.

If he had known better, he wouldn't have spent his money so quickly. Could it be that he would never become a Hunter in his lifetime?

"Where is the Hunter mentor meant for me?"

For a moment, both Iris and Viktor sighed deeply.

Just then, Ed's room door suddenly opened.

Ed's voice came from inside.

"Viktor, Iris, are you two out here?"

Upon hearing Ed's voice, Viktor immediately responded.

"Yes, yes, we're both out here. Is there anything we can help with, Lord Ed?"

Ed quickly replied, "Good, you're both here. Come inside, I need something from you."

Without hesitation, Viktor walked toward the room, and after a slight pause, Iris followed behind him.

Her expression was uncertain. She wasn't very familiar with Ed after all.

Once they entered the room, Viktor immediately asked what was needed, and Ed tossed a book of meditation techniques toward him.

"Viktor, Iris, take a look and see if you can practice with this."

Viktor looked at the book in his hands, his expression freezing in surprise.

"This... this is that B-level meditation technique, right? Lord Ed, are you asking me to practice it?"

"Yes, hurry and try it. See if you can enter the meditative state," Ed's voice carried a sense of urgency.

Ed then instructed him to sit in the sunlight and gave him some tips on the key points to focus on while practicing.

When Viktor saw the specific content written in the meditation technique book, he felt as though he were dreaming.

Could it be… that he really could cultivate?

Viktor acted quickly, following the instructions in the book and Ed's guidance to the letter. About ten minutes later, he had entered the correct state.

Viktor began to exhale, and the sunlight that shone on him seemed to flow into his body in a rhythmic manner!

Ed's eyes widened as he watched, and after another ten minutes, he interrupted Viktor.

"How do you feel now?"

Viktor opened his eyes and replied, "It feels really comfortable. My whole body is warm, and it feels like my body has become better."

"Your body has become better…" Ed knew that this meant Viktor had truly entered the cultivation state.

Viktor had so easily grasped the key to cultivation and had received positive feedback in such a short amount of time.

For a moment, Ed looked at Viktor with a slightly different expression, but he didn't speak about it. Instead, he looked at Iris.

"Iris, can you come over for a moment?"

Iris walked over, looked at Ed, but spoke first.

"Um, Ed… I'm really sorry about what happened earlier. I misunderstood you, and what you said was indeed true."

"I'm truly sorry." Iris lowered her head, feeling guilty.

Ed replied, "There's no need to mention it. I really don't mind."

Hearing this, Iris slowly lifted her head, her expression becoming resolute.

"You really do have the demeanor of an outstanding Hunter. I'm so far behind you."

"To show my apology, I'm willing to do anything for you. You can give me any order, and I'll do it."

"I admire strength above all else. Even if you want to be my master, I have no problem with that!"

As soon as she said this, both Viktor and Ed slightly changed their expressions.

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