Chapter 23
The originally clear sky was now shrouded in dark clouds, with flashes of blood-red lightning flickering within.
A wave of divine consciousness swept through, carrying a terrifying pressure.
Lu Changtian felt a buzzing in his head, his mind going blank; as soon as he stepped onto his flying sword, he tumbled down.
The disciples of Qingyun Sect looked up at the sky, their hearts filled with unease. The sect leader, Wu Duantian, along with the elders from various peaks, wore solemn expressions.
“What’s going on these days? Why is a powerful being divining the heavenly secrets right after noon?”
Divining the heavenly secrets was typically a last resort for great cultivators when they found themselves in dire straits. Moreover, not just anyone could perform such divination; only those who practiced the corresponding cultivation methods could rely on the heavenly secrets to gain even a glimmer of insight into breaking through their predicaments. This practice consumed a significant amount of a cultivator's vital energy and could even harm their fate and fortune.
Generally, performing such divination once a year was already considered a major drain.
But once a day? What was going on?
Yesterday, there had been a divine pill emerging from the Wanquanshan. Was there a connection between these two events?
“This Cangyun Realm is becoming increasingly inscrutable,” Wu Duantian murmured, a hint of regret in his voice.
While the Huashen stage cultivators appeared to be in a position of power, in the grand scheme of heaven and earth, they were merely a swarm of ants.
Even the great figure who performed daily divinations could not find a way to break through.
How could these lesser cultivators face the treacherous future ahead?
“Lu Changtian, just to be safe, you should walk over with the disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall,” Wu Duantian instructed, pulling his gaze from the ominous sky.
“With a powerful being divining the heavenly secrets, it’s likely that even those from the demonic sect won’t dare to roam freely. Whether you go early or late doesn’t matter; just keep a low profile and don’t draw too much attention.”
“Yes,” Lu Changtian replied, his face pale as he nodded.
He glanced at the dim sky, clenched his fists.
One day, he too would become such a person.
Yet, just the act of divining the heavenly secrets had left the weak trembling in fear, too afraid to fly on their swords!
…
…
“Divining the heavenly secrets, are you some kind of AI?”
At the bathroom door, Chen Huai'an, already dressed in his pajamas, was furiously tapping on his phone.
[Divining the heavenly secrets... Divination failed, please ask another question.]
“When does one plus one equal three?”
[Divining the heavenly secrets... One plus one equals two, please ask another question.]
“There are ten birds on a tree. If I shoot one, how many are left?”
[Divining the heavenly secrets... One bird is dead on the ground, none are left on the tree. Please ask another question!]
“Heh, this is fun~”
“However, there’s definitely a GM behind this,” Chen Huai'an mused, stroking his chin.
If he could stump artificial intelligence with his questions but not this
In that case…
“Can you give me an internal number? I promise to thoroughly experience the game and write reports for you every day. Just stop draining my money. I’ve learned how to use acupuncture; you might not believe it, but it’s like practicing Tai Chi with an old master. I’m practically a miracle worker now. If you ever lose an arm or a leg, I’ll treat you for free.”
Chen Huai'an typed each word carefully, and just as he clicked send, the divination game window closed automatically.
“Tsk, pretty stubborn,” Chen Huai'an pouted.
In that case, when they come to him, Master Chen, for help in the future, they better not regret it.
“How to restore spiritual roots?” He reopened the divination, this time asking a more reasonable question.
Li Qingran was still digesting the Hunyuan Butiandan, a divine-grade elixir from ancient times, which clearly couldn’t be fully absorbed in a short time. So, with nothing else to do, he began to torment the divination again.
Li Qingran had two major issues.
His dantian and his spiritual roots.
Currently, there was no good solution for the spiritual roots.
[Divination complete!]
[Spiritual roots cannot be repaired, but they can be artificially implanted! The cultivation battle order has captured a thread of heavenly secrets for you; just recharge 12,888¥ to receive a ten-thousandfold return! Super prizes await at the stages of Great Perfection in Qi Refinement, Mid-Foundation Establishment, Late-Foundation Establishment, and Great Perfection in Foundation Establishment! Achieve Great Perfection in Foundation Establishment to receive a top-tier mysterious spiritual root!]
[Would you like to activate the
Chen Huai'an: “…”
“I’ll fight your dam!”
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Chapter 24: Guardian Package
“Is there really no other way to obtain spiritual roots?”
Does this battle order have to be activated?
Is my money just blowing in the wind?
In response to Chen Huai'an's frustration and confusion, a system girlfriend shop popped up on the page.
The first thing that caught his eye was a shimmering Xuan Shui spiritual root, priced at 19,990,000¥. This top-tier type of five-element spiritual root was just the cheapest option; below it were various spiritual roots with even more outrageous prices, with zeros longer than his lifespan.
There were no ordinary spiritual roots available.
This shop only sold the finest.
The key point was that the Xuan Shui spiritual root was still locked; Li Qingran had to reach the Nascent Soul stage to unlock the purchasing rights.
This was insane.
If he had 19,990,000, wouldn’t it be better spent on curing cancer?
If he cured it, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life.
So this game clearly had no intention of letting him obtain spiritual roots through purchasing!
“Heh, what’s there to say?”
Chen Huai'an let out a bitter laugh.
At least this ridiculous game had inadvertently unlocked his genetic lock.
Then, let’s recharge!
Another hefty sum disappeared from his EasyPay account.
Chen Huai'an collapsed onto the sofa, a deep sense of emptiness washing over him, more intense and enduring than the sage mode.
“Meow…”
A weak meow echoed.
Chen Huai'an sprang up like a fish leaping from water, rushing to the shoe box.
“Hey, little Nibby, you’re looking pretty strong!”
Compared to its earlier pitiful state, the little black cat seemed much better now; at least it could move around in the shoe box. Though its wounds still looked severe, upon closer inspection, they seemed to have healed a bit since the bath.
“I, Chen Huai'an, am truly a genius.”
This time, he spoke with conviction.
But then he shook his head, chuckling at himself: “Too bad my life is short.”
He didn’t notice the little black cat staring intently at his neck, a flicker of murderous intent flashing in its dark eyes.
[Eat… eat him…]
[If I eat him, my injuries will heal…]
[A mere bird isn’t enough to satisfy me…]
“What are you staring at?”
Chen Huai'an and the little black cat locked eyes.
Noticing Chen Huai'an's gaze, the black cat's fierce expression suddenly softened, its pupils widening, and it let out a high-pitched “meow.”
“Still not feeling well?” Chen Huai'an stroked his chin. “How about this…”
He turned around, exposing his back without a hint of caution.
[Opportunity!]
The black cat arched its back, preparing to pounce.
Its fur bristled, eyes filled with murderous intent.
But in the next second, the man suddenly turned around,
Holding a set of silver needles in his left hand,
And gripping the back of its neck with his right.
The black cat’s eyes widened in shock!
[Damn it… what did that cursed human do? Why can’t I move… this weak body, move! Move!]
“I just need to give you a little reinforcement after the first round of acupuncture!” Chen Huai'an lifted the little black cat onto the sofa, casually wrapped it in a towel, and began to administer the needles.
He had no idea if this little cat had rabies.
Since it could move now, it was better to be cautious.
He didn’t want to get scratched and then have to go to the hospital for a rabies shot.
That would be a waste of money.
[Damn it… you lowly human, daring to wrap me up with a towel…]
The black cat struggled wildly, baring its teeth.
Chen Huai'an was well-prepared, inserting needles into two of its acupoints.
The black cat’s eyes widened again.
What kind of technique was this?!
It couldn’t move again.
“Really useful,” Chen Huai'an remarked, shaking his head as he continued with the acupuncture. “Even if I can’t use this on people, I could get a fake vet certificate and open a pet clinic. Who knows, I might make a fortune, and those pet owners would even send me banners of gratitude.”
“By the way, is this a male cat or a female cat?” Chen Huai'an lifted its tail to take a look.
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