In the fusion dream, Xu Lang hesitated slightly before fusing the Croak Croak Wallet and the Wealth Ring.

Currently, the only items that seemed capable of snowballing were these two little trinkets.

The supermarket hadn't refreshed any True Qi system items this time, so he didn't dare use other skills to compromise the purity of the Golden Core Technique.

As for fusing other cultivation skills... Xu Lang had considered that too, but he was prompted while trying to learn one.

—Golden Core Technique is incompatible with XX!

This didn't disappoint Xu Lang, because it meant the Golden Core Technique possessed a uniqueness no less than that of a Blood Contract Skill. It also made him look forward even more to the day he could fuse two Blood Contract Skills.

【Wealthy Croak】

【Type: Curio】

【Level: 8】

【Effect 1 (Magnet): Automatically picks up gold, silver, and copper coins within a three-meter radius】

【Effect 2 (Wealth Luck): Automatically increases the holder's luck with wealth】

【Upgrade Condition: 7000 Nightmare Coins】

【Introduction: The Wealthy Croak will bring you good fortune. It takes effect simply by being placed in your backpack!】

【Congratulations, Nightmare Lord. The compatibility between the Croak Croak Wallet and the Wealth Ring is "Exceptional." You have created a brand new Curio.】

【Fuse/Refuse? Refusing the fusion will cause the Croak Croak Wallet to transform into 1 portion of Nightmare Essence, settling within the beautiful dream...】

Naturally, Xu Lang couldn't refuse an Exceptional-level fusion.

"Wealth Luck? That probably means something!" Xu Lang looked at the small, glittering golden pouch in his hand, the corner of his mouth lifting.

The Wealth Ring's original upgrade condition was only 4500 Nightmare Coins. Now it was 7000. That was the best proof it had become stronger.

He had one more fusion opportunity left, which Xu Lang used to fuse fire-element skills.

...

"With this stat allocation, there's absolutely no issue. Killing bosses feels so good!"

"I think so too!"

"Haha, our stat allocation strategy back then was right!"

"Stat Allocation? Will I get attribute points too if I survive the next round of the game?"

"Of course. But Xiao Lu, your current attributes aren't weak either. 17 points in Constitution, 30 points in Spirit."

Cao Yaxuan and the others were discussing Stat Allocation. When they saw Xu Lang approaching, they immediately quieted down.

"A normal Sequence Holder shouldn't gain this many attribute points, right? Did you have some special encounter outside?" Xu Lang walked over and sat in the main seat, asking casually.

Zhen Lu curled her toes, a blush appearing on her face. However, she lifted her delicate neck slightly and said, "There's a type of fruit in the Blood Mist World that's beneficial to the human body if eaten. I ate some."

Xu Lang nodded and asked, "Have you thought about your own Stat Allocation strategy?"

"One point Constitution, two points Spirit," Zhen Lu had already prepared her answer. "My Beast Spirit Envoy ability heavily relies on the Spirit attribute."

Zhen Lu adapted to the Dorm Survival Game very quickly. After all, the current real world wasn't exactly peaceful either—one death could mean an entire city perishing.

Compared to that, the dormitory building felt more like a "paradise."

"Let's spar later to get familiar with each other's combat styles," Xu Lang suggested.

None of the women objected; they even seemed a bit fired up.

Although under Xu Lang's authority, they didn't have a culture of internal conflict, no one wanted to fall behind when it came to ranking combat strength.

"Little Meng, what about you? Have you decided on your Stat Allocation strategy?" Xu Lang looked at Xu Xiaomeng.

Xu Ruyan answered for Xu Xiaomeng, "It's a two-to-one ratio. Although psychic powers can be released remotely, the consumption is too high. It's best to use them by attaching them to the body for attacks, so close-quarters combat ability is very important."

"Little Meng, what do you say?" Xu Lang stared into Xu Xiaomeng's eyes, fully respecting the opinion of the person involved.

"That's what I think too!" Xu Xiaomeng replied.

"In that case, we'll buy some martial combat skills later to use in combination," Xu Lang said with a smile.

Xu Xiaomeng's eyes lit up, and she nodded.

Seeing the Stat Allocation discussion coming to an end, Sherry quickly raised her hand. "Um, Lang, I want to specialize in the Spirit attribute!"

Because Sherry had a Blood Contract Skill, she initially allocated points with a two-to-one ratio.

But she didn't seem to like close-quarters combat much. Moreover, the Copper Coins given to her were all used to buy life skills, like Language Proficiency, Ancient Text Deciphering, and so on.

"Okay," Xu Lang nodded in agreement.

Sherry wanted to take the support route.

Support-type players generally don't require much resources, and sometimes they can have surprisingly good effects.

Don't think the Dorm Survival Game is some nice guy. There are plenty of puzzle and riddle-type games designed specifically to mess with players who only stack combat power.

Of course, Xu Lang's family wasn't too afraid.

Even if they provoked a Mechanic Monster, they could still kill it by force.

"Great, thank you!" Sherry was very happy.

Next, everyone allocated their stats, and their strength suddenly increased by another large margin.

Equipment upgraded, skills upgraded, base attributes upgraded—they could completely obliterate their former selves.

Although only one game cycle had passed, describing the difference as night and day wouldn't be an exaggeration!

"Everyone, I need to announce something," Xu Lang clapped his hands, attracting the women's attention, then placed two letters on the table.

One was the Netherworld Invitation, its pure black cover exuding a chilling aura.

The other was also an invitation. Its cover theme was a circus, with an orange-yellow full moon hanging in the night sky.

【Fantasy Wonder Night Invitation】

【Type: Item】

【Effect: Enter a mysterious realm in Ethereal Form. Does not result in true death.】

【Restriction: Maximum of three people】

【Introduction: Dear honored guest, the Fantasy Circus is about to begin. We sincerely invite you to come and watch the performance.】

Ten boss Summon Cards fused into just this one thing. Whether it was a trap or not, Xu Lang didn't know.

"Xu Lang, regarding this Netherworld Invitation, let's wait until the sixth cycle to use it, or better yet, never use it at all," Cao Yaxuan couldn't bear to look closely at the Netherworld Invitation.

That Ghost Official back then had left her with quite a bit of psychological trauma.

"Sometimes, not taking risks is the biggest risk," Xu Lang said seriously.

With the Epitaph, there's nothing to fear!

"I agree with that point. Being overly cautious might keep us safe temporarily, but it leaves us in perpetual danger," Wang Yazhi gently wiped her longsword and said softly.

The sheathed longsword in her hand was Level 8, and she liked it very much.

Zhen Lu looked at Xu Lang and Wang Yazhi with increased respect.

With these two leading, this dormitory was destined not to be too cowardly.

"If I really asked you all to go now, you wouldn't be willing either," Cao Yaxuan rolled her eyes.

"That's true too," Xu Lang chuckled and put away the Netherworld Invitation.

Combining firmness with flexibility is also good... Zhen Lu looked at Xu Lang with even more respect.

She had to respect him; his height was right there.

"What about this one then?" Cao Yaxuan pointed at the Fantasy Wonder Night Invitation.

"What do you all think?" Although Xu Lang had already made a decision in his heart, he still wanted to hear everyone's thoughts.

"We can use it, but on the final day," Wang Yazhi was the first to state her position.

The final day would be when everyone's strength was at its peak.

During this round's rest period, Level 8 items would likely be refreshed, and new residents would probably arrive, bringing new vitality.

"That makes sense. The Fantasy Wonder Night definitely isn't ordinary. There might even be Sequence-level treasures inside!" Xu Ruyan nodded, completely agreeing. "But in the Dorm Survival Game, immediate combat power is most important."

If they waited until they became tenth or ninth-cycle players to go, they might not even care about the things inside anymore.

Xu Lang silently raised Wang Yazhi's rating in his mind.

Because Wang Yazhi's thoughts aligned with his own.

At the same time, Wang Yazhi was also someone who dared to take responsibility. In the future, she might be able to stand on her own.

The plan was thus finalized.

"I have something to do. I'm going out for a bit," Xu Lang said finally.

The women all found it a bit strange, but no one asked further.

Seeing Xu Lang leave, Cao Yaxuan's eyes darted around. She quickly followed and pressed her ear against the door.

Xu Lang wouldn't be going to Aunt Luo's place to visit, would he?