New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 164 Departure, Sigh!
Yuan Zhu wandered around his own warehouse for a full hour, carefully inspecting all the stored supplies. Then he picked up different kinds of civilian pills and magical potions and swallowed them boldly, carefully feeling their effects on his body. He found that they actually had some effect on his body as well.

"Based on the detection and feedback from the [Immortal Scripture], the [Holy Light Pollution] is more biased towards the fields of 'energy and soul'. Its effect on strengthening your human body is limited, mainly to greatly improve resistance and make you less susceptible to common diseases. However, if you do get sick, these mortal medicines will still be useful."

After hearing the explanation from the spicy strip vendor, Yuan Zhu nodded in agreement. His human body's strength was indeed lacking; even with the condensation of the [Soul Crystal], the pure physical strength he could unleash was barely stronger than the physical enhancement brought by the [Shadow Uniform].

It's all thanks to the additional [Holy Light Amplification] that the physical strength is further enhanced. Holy monks rarely get sick, and what they rely on isn't physical fitness, but rather this corrupted body tempered by 'Holy Light Contamination'.

Those diseases (bacteria, viruses) that erode the health of ordinary people, as well as various kinds of evil trace pollution, will all be killed by the more evil and domineering 'holy light pollution residue' in the cultivator's body, thus making him immune to all diseases. However, the cultivator's physical body is not much stronger than that of mortals.

"I see. So, for Holy Light cultivators, ordinary medicines are actually more effective than 'extraordinary pills and magical potions'?"

Thinking of this, Yuan Zhu quickly selected a batch of the most effective medicines and added them to his [Soul Space]. He then took out some bandages, scalpels, and other supplies from the warehouse and stuffed them all into his limited Soul Space, instantly making him feel completely safe.

Spicy Strips added, "Based on the intelligence I've gathered, extraordinary medicines are divided into general-purpose and pollution-adapted types. General-purpose medicines are usually less effective, but they work on more than 60% of polluted systems. For example, the 'Insect Pill' we stole can be classified as a 'general-purpose pill' as long as the side effects and pollution it causes are less than the benefits it brings."

Yuan Zhu: "This is really hasty."

"Pollution-adaptive medicines are 'extraordinary pills and magic potions' specially developed by different 'pollution systems' with investment support. For example, the Holy Hall must have high-end Holy Light elixirs and magic potions specially prepared for 'Holy Light cultivators'! [Kunlun, Buddhism, and Huangtian] are all the origins of classical alchemy, and now the [Holy Hall] has gathered both Buddhism and Taoism."

"Therefore, I strongly suggest that once [Happy Home] connects to the underground world, we must focus on nurturing that little girl, invest heavily in her and her brother, teach them the [alchemy] of insect cultivators, and then find a way to bring her out of the bubble world, imprison her, and have her practice alchemy with us! The insect cultivators' 'alchemy' is inherited from Kunlun and is the best in the world!"

"Think about the appalling living conditions in the underworld. Even if they're imprisoned, it's like ascending to heaven for them. We can get some cheap, clean drinking water and aspartame-laden junk food, and gain 1000% gratitude and loyalty, making them serve us to the death. I also suggest taking in more orphans from Insect City and training them into 'Root assassins.' I'll take the blame for all the sins and scapegoats! I'll be the scapegoat, boss, you'll never regret it!"

Having already gathered a large amount of basic common sense about the extraordinary world, Xiao La Tiao has not only constructed an 'extraordinary world model' targeting Du Ling, but has also cultivated his own values ​​and beliefs, and has also formed deep-rooted prejudices.

She now has an unwavering faith in the Kunlun sect's 'elixir of immortality'. Among all the top powers, only Kunlun has managed to ascend to immortality by consuming elixirs, a feat comparable to the mysterious magic potion system next door. In her mind, the Alchemy Techniques inherited by Insect City are far more valuable than the cobbled-together Qi Refining Techniques.

Although Yuan Zhu agreed with her judgment, she still felt something was off: "Do you really like taking the blame? Why do you always say that?"

“Absolutely! As your [Game Sprite], as you become more and more familiar with the functions and uses of the [Immortal Scripture], my navigation value will continue to decline, and I will become increasingly useless. Therefore, I must take the initiative! I must become valuable so that I will not be abandoned.”

"Therefore, I will shift my focus to the 'tertiary industry (service industry)'. I will emphasize my role as the 'Balala Soul Mentor,' showering you with compliments, regulating your mental health, and ensuring you maintain a positive and uplifting mood every day. Thus, taking the blame will become my most important responsibility in the future! I will shoulder all the blame and blame so that you, Boss, can have a clear conscience, always be at your best, and not be plagued by inner demons!"

Yuan Zhu was stunned: "Holy crap, now that you mention it, I'm suddenly a little touched."

"Hmph, this is part of the plan, and it's also my goal!"

Yuan Zhu: "You didn't even bother to act? You just said it outright."

Little Spicy Stick proudly put her hands on her hips: "I have never lied to you, Boss, nor have I ever hidden anything from you. I have no suspicions or ulterior motives. I say whatever I think. Otherwise, how could I gain your trust? What use would you have for me? I, Yu Jingzi, treat everyone with sincerity, and I won't hide my desire to be your 'daddy'. You are kind and benevolent, while I am deeply sinful. All the insincere and unjust things you have done were instigated and encouraged by me. So, go ahead and do evil!"

Little Spicy Strip, bravely taking responsibility for all mistakes! Loyal and inherently bad, a dumping ground for all negative energy.

"..." Yuan Zhu: "I order you not to have such petty thoughts again."

"Excuse my bluntness, but it's impossible!"

While Yuan Zhu was impressed by the loyalty and righteousness of this "little spicy strip," she also felt that something was off. Her loyalty and reliability were almost unsettling.

An hour and a half later, Zheng Hao returned from the Cat House Bar, bringing Yuan Zhu an address written on a piece of paper, and a business card with no text, only a badge-like pattern.

He said to Yuan Zhu, “President, there are two addresses here. The first is the office of [Laser God] in Taixi. A Miao always goes there to discuss business. Based on the time, you are most likely to go there during the day to find someone. Even if you go at different times, the staff there will give you directions or leave a message.”

"The second address is an intelligence point set up by [Cat House] in Taixi City. It's not a high-level location and usually no one visits it. The bar owner said that if you can't find the person, you can try leaving your address or the time and place to meet them here. There's a chance they'll see it and contact you. As for this card, it proves that you're a user with needs and won't be treated as an enemy."

Yuan Zhu: "What if none of these work?"

"Then we can only wait until they return to Running before we can have a face-to-face meeting."

"Keep up the good work. I'll be going to Taixi next. If this warehouse gets robbed in the meantime, you can choose to abandon it. But the goods I need must be exactly what I asked for."

"clear."

……

Leaving the warehouse area, Yuan Zhu finally relaxed completely. He stopped his frantic, overtime-based cultivation (Holy Light) and couldn't be bothered to think about the upcoming 'Second Seal' or the shadow-based cultivation and experiments. He even put the planned 'Three-Phase Ritual' out of his mind, completely emptying his mind and enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.

On his way home, he made a point of buying a large amount of food from a long-established restaurant, packing it up, and stuffing it into his soul space to take home. He didn't go out to plating the food until nearly evening, and then enjoyed a hearty meal with his brother, whom he rarely saw.

During dinner, Yuan, who seemed preoccupied, kept glancing at his smug older brother with a hesitant and worried look, as if to say, "Does my older brother have a terminal illness? Or has he committed a serious crime and is planning to run away?"

Yuan Zhu, who was gnawing on a piece of deer leg, asked without looking up, "What kind of look is that? Do you think I'm about to die and you're giving me my last supper?" Yuan Su, who couldn't eat, finally spoke up, "Brother, you suddenly came home so early, and brought back so much food. I'm not used to it. Are you really alright?"

"Of course it's fine. I'm going to Taixi for a while and won't be coming home. I've prepared your living expenses; they're in the hidden compartment on the second shelf of the bookcase. Don't be stingy."

"Sigh?!" Yuan Su's eyes lit up, revealing a longing expression, but she quickly suppressed it. "Is it that part-time job you did with luxury goods?"

"Yes, I'm going to check out the market and catch up with my colleagues to maintain our friendships. It's perfectly safe, so don't worry. When you come back, I'll prepare a 'Guide to Extraordinary Power' for you. Read it carefully, set your future goals in advance, and make the corresponding preparations."

Yuan Zhu felt it was time to arrange for this "plastic" younger brother to learn more about mainstream "extraordinary systems," determine his aspirations, and gradually cultivate him to enter the path of cultivation, change his mediocre fate, and embark on the path of the strong.

In this way, the previous life's last wish can be considered fulfilled.

He possessed Yuan Zhu's body through the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture without encountering any resentment or karmic influences. He even perfectly absorbed the other party's soul, strengthening his own origin.

Therefore, there is no question of 'cause and effect'. However, out of the high moral standards and sense of responsibility of the Chinese people, Yuan Zhu was very willing to mentor this younger brother and raise him to be a capable person. Incidentally, he also wanted to fulfill his own 'obsession with revitalizing the family'.

It's like Itachi Uchiha suddenly developed a dream of 'reviving the Uchiha clan and becoming a major capitalist,' and became obsessed with the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. So, he simply passed on the burden of revitalizing the clan—a task that troubled him but didn't bring him any 'satisfaction'—to Sasuke!
Arrange for him to succeed, endow him with the strength and physique of a high-ranking ninja, and select over 100 beautiful and fertile sisters-in-law. With this... how can my [Yuan Clan] not be revived?
Being silently watched by his elder brother with a strange yet expectant gaze, Yuan Su felt a chill run down his spine, completely bewildered. Then, his thoughts were consumed by his longing for the [Guide to Extraordinary Power].

Over the years, Yuan Zhu's yearning for extraordinary power has deeply influenced his younger brother. Yuan Su also knows many stories about 'the Holy Temple, the Yellow Heaven, Kunlun...'

In daily life, we come into contact with many derivative products of extraordinary systems, but the true 'power inheritance' has nothing to do with ordinary people. Many systems are easy for anyone to talk about, but when it comes to the actual content, they are completely clueless.

Now that his brother can get his hands on the "Supernatural Guide" with its detailed inside information for him to choose from, wouldn't that be...?

He looked up in surprise: "Brother, have you become a superhuman?"

“Hmm. I’ve cultivated [Holy Light].” Yuan Zhu raised a finger, and a faint 'holy light' spread from the fingertip. He casually cast a light spell on his younger brother without any [holy cough].

Then, wisps of faint 'polluted aura' slowly rose from the surface of the other person's body, purifying the small amount of 'polluted distortion' accumulated within.

Feeling suddenly refreshed and more invigorated, Yuan Su asked with a mixture of envy and admiration, "Brother, can I learn this?"

"No way! [Holy Light] is trash, even a dog wouldn't learn it. [Sword Immortal] is even worse! Your brother has talent in this area, but you might not be able to. Wait until I get back the [Transcendent Guide], then you can study it carefully before making a choice. In short, [Holy Light] is not suitable for you." Yuan Zhu shook his head in denial, a hundred times disagreeing.

As a form of "Pollution Power" that continuously burns life, lifespan, and soul, and permeates the entire system, Yuan Zhu would absolutely not allow his foolish younger brother to be contaminated by it.

If it weren't for his extraordinary talent, which allowed him to continuously heal and release holy light through the [Boss Template], and then develop the trick of using [Chang Gui] instead of secondary souls to harvest embers.

For an ordinary person to condense a Soul Crystal, they would need to burn through at least 10 years of their lifespan plus several years of arduous practice, and that's for a talented genius. Foolish people would grow old and gray without ever forging a Holy Seal; the more they burn, the faster they die.

It was only through personally embracing the Holy Light that he understood the true nature of this system—it was utterly evil. Iron-headed Zhou Chu was right; we must be wary of the 'Holy Light Trap'!
After sending her younger brother away, Yuan Zhu returned to her bedroom to rest and recharge.

...

The next morning, before dawn, he got ready, carrying a wad of cash, and took a bus to Running's bus station.

I bought a ticket for 10 yuan, boarded the long-distance bus with two carriages in front and behind me, and waited quietly for departure.

Upon entering the station, he discovered that there were quite a few people arriving to catch the train at this time. There were six long-distance buses departing for Taixi at the same time, with another bus departing every hour thereafter.

The bus is about the size of Earth, but it has two sections, front and back, making it look very strange.

After boarding, the driver took over the seat, but right next to the door sat a ticket seller. She was a muscular middle-aged woman who was significantly taller and larger than him.

He wore a blue, coarse cloth uniform, his high, bulging chest almost bursting out of the clothes, his arms as thick as a maid's thighs. Two braids were tied at the back of his head, and his features were rugged and somewhat androgynous.

The most unusual thing about the other person was that his eyes were wrapped with black bandages, making him look like a blind person. He was holding a bunch of huge balls with his arms crossed in front of him, leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed, resting.

His robust and strong physique exuded the aura of a powerful individual. As Yuan Zhu stepped onto the car door steps, he sensed a completely new 'extraordinary aura,' which was extremely oppressive. However, in the eyes of the [Holy Light], it was not evil; in fact, it was quite stable and clean, clearly indicating a 'righteous person' who kept a low profile.

"Tickets!" A somewhat low and hoarse female voice rang in my ears.

Yuan Zhu quickly took out his ticket, but the other person didn't even look up and said again, "Pass! Find a seat and don't make a sound."

"Ok!"

(End of this chapter)