The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

"Zhang Lingfeng, in such a short time, you went from a Level 1 True God to a Level 3 True God. Is this related to the music you listened to at Zuichun Pavilion?"

Ou Jinhao asked.

"This... is indeed related."

Thinking that if he hadn't listened to music at the Drunken Spring Pavilion and gained so many "lying down" points, he wouldn't have been able to quickly become a Level 3 True God, Zhang Lingfeng nodded.

"They really are related!"

Ou Jinhao's eyes lit up.

He slipped five divine stones into Zhang Lingfeng's hand.

"Come with me to Zuichunlou again, and I'll cover the cost for you."

Ou Jinhao put his arm around Zhang Lingfeng's shoulder and said.

"Really?"

Zhang Lingfeng's eyes lit up, and he shouted excitedly.

"Keep your voice down, just you alone, don't make a fuss."

Ou Jinhao said earnestly.

"it is good."

Zhang Lingfeng was overjoyed, knowing that Ou Jinhao must have misunderstood something, but since the other party was treating him to a meal at Zuichunlou for free, he had no reason to refuse!

After quickly tidying himself up, he and Ou Jinhao went to Zuichunlou.

Ou Jinhao naturally invited Master Ou and Old Ou.

The Ou family usually lives a very frugal life, but this time they were willing to spend a lot of money to go to Zuichunlou, mainly because they wanted to see how Zhang Lingfeng could improve his strength through Zuichunlou.

Ou Jinhao and Zhang Lingfeng sat together.

Mr. Ou and Mr. Ou sat at a separate table.

The grandfather, grandfather, and grandson kept their eyes on Zhang Lingfeng, observing his changes in aura and his every move, trying to find out if he had gained enlightenment from the songs and dances at Zuichunlou or found a special cultivation method there.

As it turned out, Zhang Lingfeng was just like the other people there, constantly shouting and clapping, his mouth full of sunflower seed shells, or holding a wine jar while gnawing on a large pork knuckle.

Every time the song and dance reached its climax, he would get so excited that he would dance wildly, just like a playboy having a blast, showing no signs of cultivation whatsoever.

Ten days later.

Zhang Lingfeng gained another two thousand+ "lying down" points.

The three members of the Ou family, including grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter, lost more than fifty divine stones. In the previous two weeks, they had only spent twenty or thirty divine stones.

The reason why so many divine stones were spent in just ten days with Zhang Lingfeng was because Zhang Lingfeng ordered a lot of drinks and food.

Fearing they would miss out on the opportunity, both Mr. Ou and Mr. Ou also got a copy.

This requires the consumption of a relatively large number of sacred stones.

But after ten days...

All three of them, including Ou Jinhao, Ou Ye, and Lao Ou, could clearly see that Zhang Lingfeng showed no signs of cultivation, and his divine body and divine power remained unchanged.

I didn't receive any help at all.

It seems more like they came here simply to relax.

Therefore, the grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter took timely measures to mitigate their losses.

Undeterred, before leaving, Old Ou found one of the managers of Zuichunlou and asked him if drinking and listening to music at Zuichunlou could increase one's divine power.

As a result, the other party looked at him as if he were an idiot and gave him a pitying look.

Old Ou looked heartbroken.

I told Master Ou and my son what had happened.

"I was confused. I am at least an eighth-level True God. Even the strongest among the Demon Gods need to seize resources and refine various precious resources to gain strength. How could someone not need to cultivate and just listen to music and drink alcohol every day to improve their strength?"

Oh, how foolish I was!

Master Ou covered his face, feeling utterly humiliated.

“Dad, it’s not your fault. That’s just how Zhang Lingfeng usually does things. It’s normal for us to be misled by him.”

Old Ou comforted him.

“It’s so irritating that people are so different from each other.”

Ou Jinhao was very frustrated.

The three of them completely abandoned the idea of ​​improving their own strength by living the same way as Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng fell into a deep sleep as soon as he returned to the Central Court.

Another ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Lingfeng checked the panel information.

Lying flat value: 3792
Super Armor: (26/100)

Divine Power: 275.5
Soul element: 40933
Realm: Level 8 Soul Master, Level 3 True God

Zhang Lingfeng could have become a Level 4 True God ten days ago after returning from Zuichunlou, but he held back for the time being to avoid provoking Ou Jinhao and his grandson.

He was also aware that a rapid promotion might cause some trouble.

The three members of the Ou family, including grandfather, grandfather, and grandson, are people with some principles. They only conduct interviews and investigations to see how others have improved their strength.

If you encounter a demonic cultivator who is trying to seize you, they might use torture to extract a confession. They will not give up easily until you explain the situation clearly.

So it's best to keep a low profile.

Anyway, when something happens, you can immediately improve your strength by using the "lying down value".

Therefore, in the days that followed, Zhang Lingfeng continued to accumulate "lying flat value".

"The Divine Blade Sect has come to visit!"

Five days later.

Eighth Master once again brought two Level 6 True Gods to the Ou family's tenement.

The Divine Blade Sect visits your door once a quarter to collect your dues.

For example, the amount of money changed from thirty divine stones to thirty-five divine stones.

Ou Jinhao had already prepared the divine stone.

"Eighth Master, this is your allowance."

Ou Jinhao smiled and handed over the divine stone with both hands.

Eighth Master weighed the matter again and said, "The streets have been rather unsettled lately, and the brothers are having trouble making ends meet. So our sect leader said that the quarterly allowance is fifty coins, and no one can reduce it. Therefore, please make up the difference."

As he spoke, Eighth Master opened the bag and had Ou Jinhao replace the divine stone.

"Why has it changed again?"

This was completely unexpected for Au Kam-ho.

Originally it was only thirty, then they said it would be increased to forty-five, but after talking to Master Ou, it became thirty-five, and this time it was directly increased to fifty.

"Why don't you go and ask our Sect Leader Zhou?"

Eighth Master laughed.

Ou Jinhao looked troubled.

We had no choice but to call out Master Ou.

"Eighth Master, please come in."

Master Ou and Old Master Ou rushed out in time and invited Eighth Master into the Intermediate Court to discuss matters.

Zhang Lingfeng lives in the Intermediate People's Court.

The house is in the east wing.

When they saw Master Ba swaggering in with two Level 6 True Gods, Master Ou, Old Master Ou, and Ou Jinhao served him with utmost care.

"Eighth Master, why has this fee been increasing lately? As you know, the Dragon King has been keeping us small boats unable to go out to sea, and we're barely making ends meet. Could you reduce this fee a bit?"

"Master Ou pleaded."

“Ou Dahai, I won’t beat around the bush with you. The sect leader said that each fleet must pay fifty divine stones, and this will be the case every quarter. If your Ou family doesn’t pay the required number of divine stones, then I will have to have our sect leader come here in person.”

Eighth Master showed no mercy whatsoever.

"Isn't this driving someone to their death?"

Old Ou was somewhat angry.

“My men have reported that you three, grandfather and grandson, have been frequenting the Drunken Spring Pavilion recently, staying for ten days to half a month at a time. You are willing to spend dozens of divine stones at the Drunken Spring Pavilion at a time, but you will not hand over divine stones to our Divine Blade Sect. Is this because you look down on our Divine Blade Sect?”

Eighth Master knew that the Ou family was wealthy.

Upon hearing this, the three men froze, feeling as if they had swallowed a fly. They had thought they could gain an opportunity from the Drunken Spring Pavilion, but they ended up getting nothing.

Instead, they were targeted by the Divine Blade Sect, who thought that the Ou family possessed a lot of divine stones, otherwise why would they dare to go out for leisure?

"Fine, let's just consider it as giving Eighth Master face."

"I can't help it," said Mr. Ou.

They had no choice but to obediently hand over the sacred stone.

Only then was Eighth Master satisfied.

As he was leaving, he saw Zhang Lingfeng lying in the east wing, reading a book, and couldn't help but feel strange.

He was always the one who brought people over to collect the fees. The crew members hired by the Ou family all lived in the outer courtyard.

How come someone is living in the middle courtyard?

What's the background of this?

Eighth Master couldn't help but go over to check.

"Eighth Master, this is just one of our Ou family's crew members. He has a reclusive personality and doesn't like to be disturbed."

Ou Jinhao said hurriedly.

Eighth Master became increasingly interested, ignoring Ou Jinhao's attempts to stop him.

They went straight to Zhang Lingfeng's door.

Zhang Lingfeng noticed the commotion and sat up in bed.

This was a ferocious level eight True God, guarded by two level six True Gods. Zhang Lingfeng dared not be careless and couldn't help but glance at Master Ou and the others.

What are you doing at the Ou family's house?

"Eighth Master asked."

"Odd jobs".

Zhang Lingfeng said.

"How could a handyman live in the Central Court? He must have a special skill."

Eighth Master asked doubtfully.

Unable to resist, he unleashed his divine power and attacked Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng was no match for the attack of an eighth-level True God.

Improve your strength as soon as possible.

Nearly four thousand "lying flat" points were added to the "Overlord Body" skill.

Lying flat value: None

Super Armor: (35.2/100)

Divine Power: 365.7
Soul element: 40933
Realm: Level 8 Soul Master, Level 4 True God

Zhang Lingfeng mobilized divine power to resist.

Level 4 divine power erupts.

At the same time, it releases level eight soul essence power, forming barriers.

Even so, he was still sent flying by the Eighth Master's divine power, flying from under the bed to the bed and crashing into the wall.

Eighth Master did not use his full strength.

However, this defeat also left Zhang Lingfeng injured.

"Ba Ye!"

Master Ou rushed in and stood between Master Ba and Zhang Lingfeng.

At this moment, his heart was in turmoil.

Zhang Lingfeng has actually become a Level 4 True God.

It hasn't been long since he became a Level 3 True God. Could going to the Drunken Spring Pavilion really bring him a chance? As the head of the Ou family, Master Ou knows that during this time, apart from going out with them, he has been hiding in the central courtyard, either playing chess, playing cards, or reading novels by himself.

I've never seen him practice cultivation.

Unexpectedly, his skills continued to improve.

You can become stronger without training.

This talent is simply unbelievable.

Old Ou and Ou Jinhao were also stunned. After they came to their senses, they quickly stood in front of Zhang Lingfeng.

"Why are you all so nervous? He's just an eighth-level Soul Master."

Eighth Master looked disdainful.

A level four True God isn't even qualified to follow him.

However, an eighth-level Soul Master could at least attract his attention, because it meant that the other party was very likely to become a blacksmith.

"Have you ever received baptism from a Divine Inscription Master?"

"Eighth Master asked."

"I accepted it, I've already accepted it, but unfortunately there's been no progress, sigh!"

"Master Ou spoke first," Ou said.

Zhang Lingfeng rubbed his stomach without saying anything, but Master Ou was helping him.

He never expected that while lying in the courtyard reading an online novel, he would suddenly be targeted by the Shen Dao Sect members, who immediately struck him with a palm strike. It was utterly despicable.

"Humph."

Upon hearing this, Eighth Master left with his men.

A person who has been baptized by a divine inscription master but is still only an eighth-level soul master poses little threat to him.

They immediately disappeared into the Ou family's tenement courtyard.

"When did you break through?"

"Master Ou asked."

Looking at Zhang Lingfeng, they were filled with awe and wonder, as if they had found a treasure.

"In the next few days!"

Zhang Lingfeng said casually.

"The Divine Blade Sect has always been arrogant and domineering in Ma Street. They founded the Drunken Spring Pavilion. I don't know why, but recently they have been in need of a lot of divine stones, which has caused a lot of trouble for all the major fleets."

"That's what Master Ou explained."

"But don't worry, once you've recovered in a few days, I'll have someone take you to find a Divine Inscription Master. With your talent, as long as you receive the baptism of a Divine Inscription Master, you'll definitely be able to become a blacksmith. At that time, the people of the Divine Blade Sect will no longer dare to make things difficult for us because they will see that you are a blacksmith."

"That's what Master Ou said."

“Zhang Lingfeng, my Ou family is willing to help you obtain the Divine Inscription Master baptism free of charge. After it is done, you only need to protect our Ou family. Our Ou family will not restrict your freedom. We will even treat you as an honored guest and let you manage the fleet with us. The fleet’s income will be split 30/70, with you getting 30% and us getting 70%.”

Old Ou said with a serious expression.

"it is good."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded.

Having been slapped by Eighth Master for no reason, his temper flared up.

Given his grudges with Baturu, improving his strength was inevitable. He had no choice but to become a blacksmith, or even a god-level expert, or a divine rune master, in order to dominate the divine continent.

Only then can I go find Yan Fei.

Only then can they ignore Baturu's threat.

Zhang Lingfeng knew that Baturu was not a god, otherwise he wouldn't have been disliked by the Baruch family.

However, the Baruch family's influence on the Miracle Continent far surpasses that of the major families in White Emperor City. Although he was unwilling to be enemies with the Baruch family, he still had to continue to improve his strength in order to deal with Baturu.

Only when Baturu realizes that he will not benefit from provoking him will the other party shake hands and make peace with him.

"I never expected that the Ou family would be raising an eighth-level Soul Master."

One of the sixth-level True Gods who followed Master Ba sighed.

"The Ou family dreams of having a blacksmith, but blacksmiths are not so easy for the Ou family to obtain."

Another underling scoffed.

"Not all Soul Masters who have received the baptism of Divine Inscription Masters can become Blacksmiths."

Eighth Master laughed.

"The baptism has failed, but the three of them seem to treat him quite well."

The first to speak, Li Fu, said casually.

Talk without intention and listen with intention.

Eighth Master was startled and couldn't help but stop and look towards the Ou family's tenement.

"Eighth Master, what's wrong?"

Li Youtian asked.

He and Li Fu are brothers. They followed Eighth Master since they were young and, with Eighth Master's help, entered the Divine Blade Sect and have been following Eighth Master ever since.

“Your brother is right. Why would Master Ou be so nervous about a Soul Master who failed the baptism? I was fooled. That guy hasn’t even undergone the Divine Inscription Master baptism yet.”

Eighth Master sensed something was wrong.

He felt a pang of regret for intervening in Zhang Lingfeng's attack earlier. If Zhang Lingfeng became a blacksmith, his good days would be over.

"He hasn't been baptized yet, so..."

"Eighth Master, let's go back and take him down right now."

Li Fu said viciously.

Eighth Master took a few steps forward, but then stopped and said, "If the Ou family really wants to train him to become a blacksmith, going back to cause trouble for him now will definitely not let the Ou family off easily. It might even lead to a fight to the death. This matter needs to be considered carefully, but we must not let him receive the baptism of a divine inscription master. No matter what, there can be no blacksmith in the Ou family compound, especially if that guy becomes a blacksmith."

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