The cold moonlight gradually faded away, and as the first rays of sunlight appeared, Ed slowly opened his eyes, coming out of the state of his Moonlight Meditation Technique.

[Progress to Silver level mid-tier breakthrough: 19%]

In just one night, the progress had only increased from 16% to 19%, a pace that could be described as very slow. The previous night, after his passionate encounter with Melissa, the progress had been much faster.

Ed couldn't help but recall Melissa's hourglass figure and her large, firm breasts.

He took a deep breath, forcing the scene from his mind, reminding himself that there was business to attend to today.

After a quick wash, Ed opened the door, ready to head to the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association's mission hall. This was where Hunter teams registered, and it was also the place where contribution points could be exchanged for various items that could enhance one's strength.

However, as Ed stepped out of his room, he saw Toronto and Ford waiting for him not far away. The two of them were in the middle of a conversation.

Toronto said to Ford, "I don't think there's any special reason. I just feel like Captain Ed is exactly like the real Hunter I imagined."

Ford, somewhat confused, replied, "For me, the reason I want to follow Captain Ed is not just because I want to repay the life-saving favor, but because I feel that by following him, I'll be able to go further down the Hunter path."

Ed cleared his throat loudly, and immediately both Toronto and Ford looked over at him.

Ed asked, "You two are here so early—how long have you been waiting?"

Ford answered, "Not long. We just arrived."

In reality, he and Toronto had been waiting here for nearly half an hour. But don't underestimate those thirty minutes; for a Hunter, every moment during the day was incredibly valuable. Except for necessary tasks, no Hunter would waste their daytime hours.

The fact that they were willing to wait here for half an hour shows just how much Ed was valued by both Toronto and Ford. To them, Ed was far more precious than the time they could spend training during the day.

The three of them quickly made their way toward the mission hall. As they reached the entrance, they heard voices from inside:

"Look, it's the entire Blackstone Team! We finally get to see them today!"

"They're the strongest team in the entire Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association. Especially their captain, Jade—his strength is only slightly weaker than Vice Captain Reve's. He's also a Silver level high-tier Hunter!"

"I've dreamed of joining the Blackstone Team, but unfortunately, their team only has five members. Even the reserve members need to be Silver level Hunters, and not just any Silver level Hunter, but a strong one!"

As Ed listened to the discussions coming from inside, his curiosity was piqued. According to what these people were saying, the captain of this so-called Blackstone Hunter Team, Jade, seemed to be the third strongest member in the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association.

It was also important for Ed to investigate the members and strength of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, since he would eventually have to take revenge on Arya and Karot. These people might very well become his enemies.

As Ed and the others entered the mission hall, the previously loud chatter fell silent in an instant. All eyes turned toward Ed, some with curiosity, others with surprise.

Someone whispered to a companion nearby:

"Is this the Ed who discovered the ruins? I heard he's only in his teens—it's hard to believe. When I was his age, I was still a Hunter Apprentice."

"Did you hear? If it were any regular Hunter, they would have been tricked by the monsters, thinking it was just a regular mission."

"I know about this. Ed faced off against over thirty ghouls on his own. Not only did he save his companions from the ghouls, but his clean and efficient way of killing made the ghouls flee in panic!"

"Is that true? I've never heard of a Hunter scaring ghouls away."

"Well, you're clearly out of the loop!"

The discussions about Ed continued, some even leading to arguments over differing opinions.

This caused Jade, the captain of the Blackstone Hunter Team, to instinctively glance over his shoulder. When his gaze landed on Ed's face, he was momentarily stunned.

Jade had heard about the ruins incident. For the Hunters of Dorey City, it was the most significant event. While other Hunters were focused on the achievements and rewards that could be gained from discovering the ruins, Jade's attention was drawn to Ed's intelligence and a certain quality about him.

He had inquired about what Ed had done, especially regarding how Ed had buried the child named Alice along with her parents.

For many Hunters, a mission was just a mission—they were responsible for hunting monsters, or they would abandon a task if it became too dangerous.

So, Jade and the other team members quickly discussed among themselves, then slowly walked toward Ed, their faces adorned with smiles. Jade spoke up, "Hello, I'm Jade, the captain of the Blackstone Hunter Team. I've heard about your situation, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in becoming a reserve member of our team?"

Jade's eyes were filled with anticipation, especially since Ed was so young but already so strong. It was certain that he would become even stronger in the future. Bringing Ed into the team would undoubtedly be a wise decision, one that promised great returns. Moreover, Ed's actions perfectly aligned with his own views, and Jade truly hoped that Ed would join the Blackstone Team.

Jade's invitation immediately shocked the other Hunters nearby, with Toronto and Ford reacting even more noticeably.

Toronto, standing behind Ed, fixed his gaze on him, fearful that Ed might agree to Jade's offer. If that happened, their Moonlight Team would never even have a chance to be formed—it would be over before it started.

Ford, on the other hand, instinctively looked at Jade. He hadn't expected the most powerful team in the Moon Eclipse Hunter Association, the Blackstone Team, to come directly to invite Ed. He had previously heard of Silver level Hunters who had been rejected outright when trying to join the Blackstone Team.

Ed's strength was indeed impressive; he had already earned the recognition of the Blackstone Team!

Ford's conviction grew stronger, reinforcing his belief that he had made the right choice. Only by being with talented and powerful people could he hope to grow stronger himself.

As everyone waited eagerly to hear how Ed would respond, Ed slightly shook his head and declined, "Sorry, I have two other team members. We've already decided to form our own team."

Jade paused for a moment, his expression faltering slightly before returning to normal. He responded, "I see. Forming your own team is the best way to achieve certain things. I hope that in the future, there will be opportunities for our teams to collaborate."

"By the way, if you ever have any doubts or questions, feel free to find me at the villa to the southeast of the association."

Ed nodded. He could sense that this man seemed entirely free of any negative emotions and his attitude was genuinely friendly.

Jade's demeanor felt completely different from Arya's. Arya had once treated them as mere slaves, selling them to the fox woman sorcerer. That kind of disregard for the lives of ordinary people, that high-handed attitude, was something Ed could still vividly recall from Arya's every move!

Shaking off those thoughts, Ed focused on the task at hand. He still needed to register his team and check if there were any items that could help enhance their strength.

Ed quickly walked up to the front desk, and the staff immediately began to take action. Registering a Hunter team was a simple process—just pay a fee and provide a list of the team members. The team badge would take a few days to be custom-made.

Though everything appeared unchanged, the smiles on the faces of Toronto and Ford, who were following behind Ed, were impossible to hide.

Ed didn't notice this scene. At that moment, he was holding the exchange list the staff had handed him, flipping through it:

[Advanced Sword Oil: Requires fifty contribution points and fifty gold coins.]

[Antidote Potion: Requires sixty contribution points and seventy gold coins.]

[Small Explosion Potion: Requires seventy contribution points and eighty gold coins.]

...

[Spirit Thunder Seal: Requires seven hundred contribution points, one thousand gold coins, and a special contribution to the association.]

[Purple Fire Seal: Requires nine hundred contribution points, one thousand three hundred gold coins, and a special contribution to the association.]

[Low-level Spiritual Treasure Fragment: Requires one thousand contribution points and five thousand gold coins. After collecting three fragments, you can obtain a low-level spiritual treasure.]

...

The list continued with many strange items, each requiring a high number of contribution points. Ed was particularly familiar with the Spirit Thunder Seal—he remembered that the one-eyed man had used it before, and its power was immense!

The Spirit Thunder Seal only required seven hundred contribution points and one thousand gold coins, while the Purple Fire Seal was obviously slightly better, requiring nine hundred contribution points and one thousand three hundred gold coins.

Ed wasn't exactly sure how much contribution the association would reward him with. He only knew that completing the bounty mission for the village would only yield ten contribution points.

Normally, it would take completing ninety difficult bounty missions to exchange for a Purple Fire Seal, and there was another condition—one had to make a special contribution to the association.

Ed asked the staff at the front desk what would count as a special contribution.

The staff member briefly explained that special contributions included winning significant honors for the association, discovering ruins, or reporting important intelligence to the association.

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