Chapter 20: Shopping

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Crystal-clear tears streamed down Chi Wan’s eyes as she offered a bitter smile, her voice trembling as she spoke. Why had so many things happened at home? And strangest of all, why had they kept it all from him?

Half a year ago, Yuzhenzi had told Wang Muyang that he was going to pull off a big job, claiming that once it was finished, he would have nearly gathered one hundred thousand units of merit.

"This is the price you pay for invading the mortal realm!" Wang Muyang waved his hand, signaling Pan An to take the bottle away.

At that very moment, the aura pent up within Bu Yue surged; a terrifying spiritual pressure erupted into the sky. Six sacred golden battle markings suddenly appeared along his spine.

Previously, Sydney had only been absorbing low-level knights, but now she was dealing with powerhouses from the Heroic Realm! This massive energy could not be absorbed in a day or two; it had to be contained and absorbed slowly.

The captain was in a difficult position. The board director’s word carried authority, yet the public’s sentiment was clearly directed at the boy.

Xu Fengchun noticed that Lin Sanmu had just come in with the meal. On the table sat two bowls of rice and a plate of stir-fried potatoes.

The two clashed again, like gods and demons locked in combat. It was as if Gonggong had struck Mount Buzhou, triggering a terrifying explosion of thunder that shook many peak A-rank experts until their bodies trembled like chaff in the wind.

Taking out the talisman paper used to contact Long Jian and imbuing it with spiritual energy, Wang Muyang located him and immediately ran toward him.

"It’s not that complicated. You just have to press the 'E' key at the exact moment Alistar begins his casting animation," Wang Yue said dismissively, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

"I do not understand why you did not inform the Emperor of your return. He has suffered greatly during this time," Prince Qing sighed, looking puzzled.

*Squelch.* The barbed hook tore into flesh, ripping a large chunk from Fang Yinkan’s shoulder—it had narrowly missed severing his entire arm.

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Earlier, Helan Yao had heard Long Shaoyan say that the hallmark of reaching the fourth stage was the condensation of spiritual energy into a liquid state within the Dantian. Thus, even though her Dantian felt unbearably swollen, Helan Yao steeled her resolve and repeatedly channeled energy into it.

After death, a person’s fate—rebirth or descent into the fires of hell—is determined by their past deeds. Those burdened with sin can be cleansed by the fires of hell, washing away their past transgressions so they may be reborn as humans.

"But why doesn't she come to find us?" Mo Yan could not believe that if she were safe, she would have the heart to abandon them.

Su Yuan shook his head helplessly. The World Tree now possessed a glimmer of sentience; what if it were to be struck by a few arrows and refuse to open its time fluctuations, preventing him from entering the torrent of time?

"What kind of evil has possessed Third Uncle?" Su Ruhui sighed deeply, suddenly finding the medicinal meal in her hand impossible to swallow.

Just then, the rescue craft arrived, piloted by Carmen and Sand. Razak ordered the remaining survivors to board, but at that moment, a fire-breathing bug burst out from beneath the ground.

"Forget the hesitation! Stop talking and let’s get our starter items!" Tiaotiao moved the mouse impatiently, buying a jungle blade and some potions.

While Xiao Yu stood stunned, Li Shimin did not hesitate. After setting the wine in his cup ablaze, he tossed the fire-starter aside, picked up the cup, and downed the flaming liquid in one gulp.

"What? This is genuine medicine?" Master Zhang’s expression changed drastically. Such purity—even Director Wang couldn't refine a pill of this caliber, could he?

"Doesn't this mean that as long as you find a place where no one is around, you can do whatever you want?" Chen Mo chuckled.

Si Yujing looked quite surprised. "Ninety percent? That high?" He had only demonstrated the process once. Alchemy was all about detail; was this girl being too arrogant?

Su Yang did not notify anyone about his departure. After all, the Sand Sea had said this was a top-secret mission. The military required maximum discretion, so Su Yang did not use the main gate, instead leaving through the building that once bordered the Crataegus.

Su Yang looked at Du Yang helplessly. Had this guy eaten gunpowder, or was he still bothered by what was said yesterday?

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Now, Yan Mingda’s heart was filled with regret. He should never have come here, and he should never have thought of snatching the Green Lotus Sword Manual from Chu Ci. Otherwise, none of this would have happened.

Chu Ci did not bother asking the Heavenly Mother if she was awake—such a waste of breath. Her eyes were open, and he wasn't blind; he could see that clearly enough.

A look of bewilderment crossed Qin Yi’s face. Did this guy really think he was easy to bully, appearing time and again to toy with him?

"You have killed Emperor Kangxi. You have gained 20% experience." Seeing the system prompt, Lao Jiu grabbed Kangxi’s corpse, tucked it into his ring, and, grabbing the precious blade, began hacking his way out.

In an instant, a sharp, formidable blade aura and a majestic dragon-shaped energy surged toward the enemy.

"What? You actually let him be your bodyguard? I don't think he's a good person. Do you even know him well enough to let him protect you?" Allen said dismissively.

Bo Yanhe was amused by his antics. He took the candied hawthorn, took a bite, and sat down beside him.

Yang Xue had been sulking in the office since she returned. She had been distracted during class and utterly miserable. Seeing Han Bingbing and Lu Yan together after class had caused her to reach a breaking point.

As for everyone else, apart from obtaining immigration qualifications from their respective countries, they could also earn them through significant contributions or achievements within the game. There was also a third way: being granted the status directly by the system.

Li Mei was shoved an arm’s length away. He shot a look of contempt at Qi Yao before turning around and walking toward the door, looking thoroughly unwilling.

With a glance, Di He realized that in just this short time, two jars of wine were gone, and the third, now unsealed, was already hitting the bottom.