Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 397 - 376: Five Qi of the Human World
"Gui Taizhen, I advise you to calm down! Since your grandson, Mud Monarch, is willing to enter the battle of life and death, according to the prior agreement, then naturally life and death are settled, and no debts remain. If you now pursue Lying Flat Monarch, are you not making a joke of the rules of our Hidden Origin Association? You’d better rein in at the cliff’s edge and retreat quickly!"
A voice rolled down from the clouds, landing in the ears of mortals on the ground, but it was just a series of thunderclaps, with no other feeling.
Wang Wu looked up and saw an old man in a black robe appear above the glow protecting Dragon Head City. He looked ordinary, not even his face clear, except for the small tower he held, which seemed extraordinary, capable of bearing all the weight of the world, while the five-colored glow opposite was forcibly absorbed.
The power of this thing was simply beyond Wang Wu’s imagination.
He even had a feeling that if he were locked onto by the power of this small tower, he would immediately reveal his true form.
Is this a Super First Grade Magical Treasure?
No, it could be of an even higher level.
Wang Wu felt very panicked, indeed, like an ancient person seeing a speeding train, a kind of shocking overturning of worldviews.
Because he realized all his power might not be able to handle the other party, what kind of despair is that?
But at this time, the few copper coins in his arms gave him great comfort and courage, or more precisely, the rules of the Hidden Origin Association corresponding to the Five Qi of the Human World.
He even had a kind of enlightenment, as long as he was still under the Qi Fortune Guardian of the Five Qi of the Human World, unless someone turned over and wiped out the big boss behind establishing the Hidden Origin Association, no one would find him.
And these rules are really great!
Although not at the level of everyone for me, I for everyone, it basically can have a positive cycle.
For example, today Wang Wu received this protection, and the next day when the Hidden Origin Association has an issue, would Wang Wu stand by idly? He would work very hard to gain more Qi Fortune Guardian!
And the role played by mortals in this process is like money printed by a printing factory, Jiaozi, is the currency issued by the central bank.
Their existence in itself has no meaning, but when the Five Qi of the Human World becomes the gold anchoring the currency, then it has meaning.
"Hmph! Don’t try to fool me, old man, I have other unsavory business with that Lying Flat Monarch, unrelated to the life-and-death duel. He tricked my granddaughter, and now my poor granddaughter is visibly pregnant, isn’t it supposed to be responsible! You old bastards of the Hidden Origin Association, you’d better get out of my way!"
That Gui Taizhen was obviously showing some cowardice, immediately changing his words!
"That is also your personal matter, if you attack Dragon Head City due to personal matters, you are an enemy of our Hidden Origin Association!"
"Hmph! You’d better protect it for a lifetime."
Opposite, Gui Taizhen let out a cold snort, withdrew the five-colored glow, and vanished without a sound, while simultaneously the glow above Dragon Head City also dissipated, as if the old man in a black robe had never appeared.
The dark clouds in the sky soon scattered, the sun shone brightly, a brief heavy rain ended as if nothing had happened.
Is this the end?
Wang Wu was secretly surprised but felt that Gui Taizhen probably wouldn’t let it go, he is the grandfather of Mud Turtle, truly a strange one, with a look of being unable to bear losing, huh?
At this moment, Wang Wu suddenly paused, reaching into his bosom, good heavens, those few copper coins had scattered like ashes.
So he survived this calamity, and the Qi Fortune Guardian disappeared.
He was greatly alarmed, should he go find Yue Mountain, Five Poison to ask for some pocket money?
No, that wouldn’t comply with the rules of the Five Qi of the Human World, and it would only divide his scarce fortune with Five Poison, Yue Mountain.
Or should he go to the brothel and earn some hard money from a rich woman?
At this moment, Wang Wu stood on the street, looking at the mortal men and women all over the place, finding them so amiable, but wanting to earn some copper plates from them without stealing or robbing, was really too difficult.
Or, should he beg for food first?
Wang Wu really did this, but perhaps due to his extremely bad luck, the passersby didn’t pay him any mind, no, it was as if they couldn’t see him, avoiding him from far away.
This is really, I want to contribute to the Hidden Origin Association, to shine and add heat, how come there’s not even an opportunity?
Or did the big boss of the Hidden Origin Association discover his true identity and directly refused his insurance?
Wang Wu even felt that if he left Dragon Head City and went to the wild, he would most likely be found and captured by that Gui Taizhen.
But making some copper money in the city from mortals was too difficult.
Wang Wu could only walk all the way, looking for opportunities. He even ran to restaurants and teahouses to be a waiter, but was directly chased out. On the street, he attempted to help an old lady cross the road, but those old men and ladies turned back and ran away the moment they saw him from afar, too much, huh, I just want to earn some money, what’s wrong with that?
Hidden Origin Association, damn you, don’t force me onto a path of no return...
Uh, Wang Wu sharply turned around, just to see a few constables leisurely sunbathing and scratching themselves tens of meters away...
So as long as he dares to break the law, he will be found and caught, as long as he dares to resist arrest, that’s when the incidents escalate, becoming achievement points for fellow peers of the Hidden Origin Association, right!
"Clang clang clang!"
"By order of the City Lord, from today, Dragon Head City is under curfew for 300 days, all citizens are not allowed to wander outside after sunset!"
Upon seeing the notice posted, Wang Wu knew there was no play, of course, he could try to hide in ordinary people’s homes, but that would make it illegal entry, mortal constables couldn’t catch him, but cultivators of the Hidden Origin Association could.
Including trying to hide deep underground in Dragon Head City, the rules wouldn’t allow it, either.
Or did he want to stand opposite to the Five Qi of the Human World?
Don’t kid yourself!
Seeing that it was almost noon, Wang Wu even thought of daring to leave the city, go to the mountains, chop some wood and bring it back to sell, but he knew better, as long as he went out, the chance of being discovered by Gui Taizhen was too high.
Walking dejectedly like this, he couldn’t imagine he had fallen into such a desperate situation today, that damn Five Poison contraption!
"Creak!"
A courtyard door in front opened, a gloomy middle-aged man walked out and, upon seeing Wang Wu, let out a string of curses.
"Scram, scram, you stinking beggar."
"Big brother, have mercy, give me something to eat, I haven’t eaten in three days. I wish you prosperous business and huge wealth, many children and grandsons, good fortune, a clever wife, and a well-bodied mistress."
Wang Wu smoothly switched his tone, even started singing a tune, what else can be done? At the brink of life and death, unlimited potential is a must.
The man still showed no grace, instead giving a menacing smile.
"Damn! I’ve got pig feed, will you eat it?"
"I’ll eat!"
Wang Wu was desperate, blurting out without thinking, immediately regretting it once the words were out. It’s embarrassing to act in such a disgraceful manner.
Unexpectedly, the man was taken aback, looked Wang Wu up and down a few times, and his gloomy expression finally eased a little.
"Wait here!"
The man turned around and went back into the courtyard, shortly returning not with pig feed, but with two cornbreads and a bowl of plain water.
"Thank you, big brother, thank you!"
Wang Wu felt as if he had been granted amnesty, cornbread was certainly better than pig feed.
He gobbled up the two cornbreads in one go, though they were hard to eat and wouldn’t add to his Qi Fortune Guardian, it was still a good start—maybe he could ask for some money later?
But, let’s just forget about it!
As a First-Grade Great Demon, why would he need a mortal’s protection?
Besides, even though mortal currency is meaningless, he can’t disrespect this basic kindness.
I, Old Wang, also have my principles.
After finishing the bowl of plain water, Wang Wu returned the bowl with a deep bow, and then turned to leave.
He hadn’t walked far before the man called him back.
"You look young, with hands and feet, why not find a job to support yourself?"
Hmm, there’s a chance!
Wang Wu turned around and with a bitter smile said, "Big brother, do you have any connections to help me find a job?"
"Damn! Still climbing the pole, but indeed, I do have a way. The night watchman on this street died last night, you can fill in for him."
The man said it casually, but Wang Wu immediately felt different—this is Qi Fortune Guardian.
It’s not simply earning a few copper coins, but directly obtaining a position in Dragon Head City.
Wang Wu thanked profusely, but the man still had a gloomy face, silently accompanying him to complete the employment procedures.
This ordeal for Wang Wu was like a deadly catastrophe, yet it was resolved by a small mortal. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Interesting indeed.
But the crisis won’t disappear because of this, it has only been delayed. Today’s action by the mortal to save Wang Wu, is equivalent to making the Hidden Origin Association bear the cost. Should Gui Taizhen return, there’s a chance the Hidden Origin Association might retreat three feet to avoid the sharp edge.
At that time, today’s actions by this mortal could lead to karmic consequences of slaughter and annihilation.
As for the debts of this karmic consequence, Wang Wu will need to repay.
If he can’t repay and simply walks away, it would mean the Hidden Origin Association’s rule system can’t continue to operate.
This isn’t a karmic consequence formed by the Heavenly Dao, but rather a visible, physical layer of cause and effect.
"I, the impoverished cultivator, have enlightenment again!"
Standing in the small rest cabin of the night watchman, Wang Wu smiled slightly, glad to have the time to develop and catch his breath.
He took out a strand of fur, transformed it into himself, letting it go watch through the night; the Qi Fortune Guardian remains. Wang Wu, however, can retreat into seclusion.
"I must advance to Super First Grade; I must have the strength to block Gui Taizhen!"
"Of course, if the Hidden Origin Association’s strength in Dragon Head City can withstand the pressure Gui Taizhen exerts, that would be excellent."
Thinking this, Wang Wu directly performed a Ruyi Body Technique, transforming to dust-like size, feeling truly safe under the protection of the Five Qi of the Human World, otherwise he wouldn’t dare unleash his Divine Techniques.
"Time to upgrade now."
Next, Wang Wu opened the two Storage Pouches left behind by the Mud Turtle; the resources inside were extraordinarily rich.
Not to mention the three broken Demon Pills, each capable of yielding 10 million points of Spiritual Qi.
The Spirit Liquid alone was worth roughly 50 million points of Spiritual Qi.
Additionally, various Spirit Stones for long-term storage, total yielding a billion points of Spiritual Qi.
As for the other materials, familiar or unfamiliar, they hold immense value, roughly estimated, just the total assets from these two Storage Pouches surpass ten billion.
The Dragon Bi is exceptional indeed!
Wang Wu listed the items that could be directly liquidated, amounting to 1.4 billion points of Spiritual Qi, which is needed for his upgrade.
Among them, Passive Concealment, Danger Perception, and Self-Healing can each be upgraded by one level.
Heart of the Earth and Fury can each be upgraded by two levels, totaling Level 7.
One word, upgrade!
Weakness is Original Sin, he needs to become strong.
