New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 258 Ascension to the Upper Realm
On the day he fled, Yuan Zhu regretfully failed to contact Miss Zhou Chu, who was far away. He could only write a letter by hand and entrust a professional team to send it.

However, he was able to contact Meng Xiyue, who was in the surface world, participating in civil engineering, and guiding a group of [Earth Rank] Qi cultivators to work at heights, climbing to the top of the 'Immortal Tree Remains' to carry out mortar removal work.

At this very moment, both sides are at opposite poles of the same [Remains of the Immortal Tree].

Meng Xiyue led the professional team provided by the captain to climb to the top of the wreckage, thousands of meters high, and used numerous [Skull Servos] to lay out a matrix. With the help of special items provided by [Mao Mao Wang], they constructed a device that could absorb [Moonlight Pollution] and remotely transmit and receive signals.

Thanks to this masterpiece, both parties are able to communicate very clearly and synchronously.

Because Mengxi was burdened with heavy responsibilities and did not have the energy to study the 'Cockroach Village' of the [Third Layer of the Law Domain], Yuan Zhu could only leave her with 'administrator privileges' and wait for her to have free time to slowly optimize and improve the details of the 'Cockroach Matrix'.

When Meng Xiyue learned that Yuan Zhu had accumulated a huge debt through his crazy farming and was about to be unable to survive in [Pastoral Village], and was even being ostracized by the [Law Domain] that she had created, and had decided to run away with a large amount of wealth, she was immediately furious and started cursing.

What about not being brothers together, you enjoying the good fortune while I take the ashes, you reveling in the underworld while I'm being hunted by the Undead Knights on the surface...?

Finally, Yuan Zhu impatiently hung up the call as the other party kept asking, "How much of the wealth I've amassed this time will I get?"

"Although she did contribute to this 'interdimensional smuggling deal,' I covered all the costs of the supplies and paid for the shipping. So how did she get a share?"

Snake quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes! She's just a bad advisor. She only talks the talk, and at most we'll pay her a 'consultation fee' afterwards."

Yuan Zhu added, "But I'm still waiting for her to share the technology of the [Skull Servo. Nightmare Matrix] with me. What if she suddenly turns on me and doesn't get any benefits?"

Snake argued vehemently, "Are you pursuing the Nightmare Matrix for your own benefit? Isn't it to better optimize Cockroach Village and open a 'Nightmare Smuggling Channel' as soon as possible? Once successful, everyone will benefit! At worst, you can let her invest her technology and keep her tied up with a share of the future profits from the 'Nightmare Smuggling'!"

Yuan Zhu agreed, "That's right. When I sought to improve [Cockroach Village], was it for my own benefit? Wasn't it for everyone's? To avoid the channel monopoly of [Gods' Space] and prevent middlemen from making a profit. The profits from interdimensional trade are all being taken by shipping costs."

Not long after the call ended, the siblings packed their luggage and nervously entered the [Inner World] to reunite with Yuan Zhu.

...

He is about to leave the underground world where he has lived his entire life (8 years/12 years), leaving his homeland to ascend to the celestial realm. This departure may be a final farewell, and he may never return in this lifetime.

This filled the siblings' hearts with fear and trepidation about their unknown fate, as well as anticipation and longing for life in the immortal realm, and nostalgia and reluctance to leave behind the wonderful days in [Pastoral Village].

The brother and sister, who had suffered for half their lives, have been living a happy life they never dared to dream of in the past six months.

Now, we are heading to a fairyland where there is no pollution, no miasma, no iron poisoning... everywhere is clean air and water, fertile land, abundant food, and even a sky to look up at, a fairyland full of light (daytime) as legend says.

This legendary "dreamlike life" suddenly falling into their laps left the two feeling utterly bewildered. Even after signing the "anti-law" agreement and selling themselves to Yuan Zhu, they were filled with unease, fearing it was all just a dream.

The little girl, in particular, deeply resented that the "Anti-Law Contract" set up by her brother was too loosely binding, and that she could not achieve the "Soul Contract" immediately. She had to make payments in stages before she could completely hand over her soul to the other party.

This made her feel incredibly insecure! She was terrified that she wasn't useful enough or loyal enough, and that she would be abandoned by the other party.

The little girl glanced at the pile of supplies behind Yuan Zhu, which formed a small mountain, and then sweetly said without being taught, "Brother, we're ready."

After saying that, she kicked her bodyguard brother, who stood motionless like a gatekeeper beside her.

The younger brother then nodded firmly: "Yes!"

As Yuan Zhu had informed us in advance, when ascending across worlds (the bubble world), we should not bring tattered clothes, bedding, or other miscellaneous items. At most, we should bring a small number of 'small items' with special commemorative significance as luggage.

So the little girl simply didn't bring anything, except for a giant "Golden Cicada Cauldron" following behind her. It was about the size of a large suitcase and was shaped like a cicada nymph that hadn't yet molted.

Although it is called the "Golden Cicada," there is not a single spot on its body that reflects golden light. However, the surface of its carapace has a metallic sheen, indicating an extremely high content of "insect gold."

Yuan Zhu stepped forward, and the Golden Cicada immediately became agitated, revealing a tendency to be irritable and attack, but was suppressed by the little girl.

He flicked his knuckles twice, and sure enough, it produced a clear, metallic chirp. This cicada, though also a type of 'magical giant insect,' was completely different from ordinary giant insects.

This is a specially cultivated "Cauldron Embryo" by the "Technician Alliance". The better it is raised, the larger its body will be, the thicker its shell will be, and the higher its gold content will be... The higher the quality of the "Insect Cauldron" that will be forged in the future.

The young girl's alchemy skills are still in their infancy, and her natal alchemy cauldron is still developing, so she must be taken along. Otherwise, if she goes to Runing alone, Yuan Zhu won't even be able to find a second alchemy furnace embryo.

The 'Shadow Giant Insect' he smuggled into the 'Inner Universe' was simply not qualified to become a furnace.

As for the younger brother, he carried a small bag on his back. It was filled with small items that held sentimental value for the two siblings from childhood to adulthood, as well as several martial arts manuals that they had not yet finished reading.

"Ready?...Then place your hands in my palm, and then—return!"

The familiar dizziness vanished in an instant, and when Yuan Zhu looked around again, he was back in the luxurious hall of the [Happy Home]. He even heard two gasps of varying lengths.

The two children were immediately stunned by the brightly lit, spacious, and clean hall, which was free of any plant roots, polluted air, or mud underfoot.

Humans cannot imagine things beyond their comprehension. For the siblings, they had never seen such a dazzling and magnificent crystal chandelier, understated yet luxurious marble floor, intricately patterned walls, long tables, chairs, various decorations, and a mechanical maid that looked just like a human!
Number Three bowed happily to him, then exclaimed excitedly, "Welcome back, Young Master Yuan! Your luggage has been stored in your private bedroom."

Then, she looked at the siblings with curiosity and asked, "Are these two children your servants?"

Yuan Zhu frowned and shook his head, saying, "They are not servants; they are my adopted younger brother and sister."

"Oh? Will you be taking them with you on missions in the future?" Number Three pointed at the little girl. "She looks quite weak."

Yuan Zhu asked doubtfully, "Can I bring people along on missions?" Number Three pointed to Yuan Zhu's bedroom: "Your room can temporarily house the creatures brought from the [Foam World]. If you want to lead them on new missions, you must register them as servants of the [Gods' Space]."

"What's the price?"

Number Three shook his head: "I don't know, you can go to the stone pillar to check."

Yuan Zhu looked at the two siblings, who were standing frozen in place, looking nervous and not daring to make a move, and comforted them, "You two stay here and don't move. I'll be right back. Number 3, could you please prepare some food that's palatable to humans for them? Vegetables, fruits, and meats should be plentiful, and some sweet drinks too. Let my little sister have a taste of what's good!"

"Ok!"

Number 3 was very satisfied with Yuan Zhu's instructions, and finally she could show off her maid skills!
Then he looked at the awkward siblings and said, "Please come with me."

The younger brother clenched his fists, extremely wary of this iron monster that showed no signs of life yet exuded an indescribable aura of danger. He'd never heard of such a strange creature in the stories passed down through generations!

So he looked to Yuan Zhu for help, hoping to get some guidance.

"Don't be afraid, she's the maid here, the kind and warm-hearted number 3. Just follow her instructions."

"Hello, sister!" The little girl quickly adapted to the new environment, sweetly approached Number 3, and began to flatter him while constantly looking at the interior decoration of [Happy Home].

Even though she had never been exposed to this kind of luxury before, she could sense the 'high-end' nature of her current environment. It was the mental shock of suddenly arriving in a big city from a remote and underdeveloped mountain village. Even without anyone explaining, she could instantly perceive the difference.

This bright environment, with every detail meticulously rendered, is a million times better than the dark, stuffy, and damp underground world. It's even better and more comfortable than [Pastoral Village].

With the absence of miasma in the air, the circulating true qi within her body quickly entered a dormant state, significantly suppressing her abilities and making her feel extremely insecure. Her golden cicada cauldron was even more restless, yet dared not make any rash moves, deeply fearing the talking iron man.

Yuan Zhu ignored the newly arrived siblings and strode to the stone pillar, searching for information on 'vassals' in the [Exchange List]. He quickly learned that the team's expansion involved not only the team leader actively recruiting members from the real world, but also team members selecting helpers, partners, and servants during missions, bringing them back to the team space, and purchasing 'identities' for them to act together in the future.

After a quick check, he abandoned the idea of ​​buying citizenship for his two siblings. Simply put, the price was too high, and the cost-effectiveness was too low.

Then, he casually purchased a batch of cheap 'lesser pumpkins' from the [Exchange List] to replenish the materials for refining the [Saint Sao Grail].

After purchasing two sets of basic uniforms from the [Mao Mao Wang Discount Zone], Yuan Zhu began to delve deeper into the redemption options in the [Mao Mao Wang Zone].

As he successfully condensed his Soul Crystal and entered the Seed level, not only were many of the trading items in the Exchange List unlocked, but new exchange items also appeared in the Mao Mao King Zone.

One of the non-sellable items, [Uniform Knitting Technique], requires trading for an equivalent item approved by [King Mao Mao].

He focused his attention on the [uniform craftsmanship] and quickly realized that it was not a craft, but a skill similar to [Holy Cough, Holy Grail Power], or a talent or supernatural ability.

[Furry King] extracted her ability to weave and create [uniforms], processing it into items like [Transcendent Pollution Crystals/Soul Fragments/Skill Stones]. These can then be traded after team members wreak havoc in the [Foam World] and plunder items of equal value and interest to her.

Even if Yuan Zhu possessed 'trade items' that would interest the [Mao Mao King], he was currently unable to extract them.

Snake: "Perhaps we can hunt down truly powerful beings, seal them in the [Flame] for thorough purification, and then throw them into the [Inner Universe] for further refining. The final 'product' might be able to be traded with the [Hairy King]?"

Yuan Zhu: "I think she deliberately showed this to me. She was trying to whet my appetite and force me to keep striving."

Compared to his three teammates who were working hard, completing tasks, or pursuing their personal future in the [Feathered World], Yuan Zhu's 'bubble journey' was entirely about being a bystander, slacking off, enjoying himself, reaping the rewards, and squeezing every last penny out of the [Shadow Domain], severely slowing down the village's development, before finally running away with the money at lightning speed.

Therefore, his evaluation for this mission was extremely low; he didn't earn any points, not even a single coin. However, in the [Mao Mao Wang Special Zone], he suddenly found some prizes that really interested him.

...

After leaving the exchange pillar, Yuan Zhu arrived at the restaurant area of ​​the [Happy Home].

The siblings had already tasted the delicious food provided by Number 3. After a series of shocks and excitements, the two siblings, whose minds were gradually becoming numb and exhausted, quickly adapted to the food at [Happy Home] and enjoyed unprecedentedly delicious food.

The younger brother is obsessed with fruits and vegetables. In the underground world, the two of them have never seen such mysterious things as 'fruit'. They do occasionally get to eat a leaf or two of low-pollution leaves, but their staple food is still various kinds of mushrooms, moss, and slightly poisonous insects.

At this moment, the younger brother was amazed by the endless stream of 'vegetables' at number 3, even enjoying the highly poisonous flowers (oleander) used for garnish. There wasn't a trace of 'immortal zombie tendrils' or 'poisonous miasma'! Big brother really wasn't lying to me; this is truly the immortal realm!

Such perfect, pure food! It's a pity it lacks any spiritual energy, but it's still delicious, giving you a blissful dizziness!

After consuming several 'beautiful and delicious flowers,' the little guy, whose body was covered in super-complex pollution, quickly adapted to the stimulation brought by the cardiac glycoside toxins.

Then I tasted the juicy and sweet fruit, and I was completely captivated.

On the contrary, the older sister, being more mature, didn't let any vegetables go to waste, including the datura and daffodils that were used for garnishing. She also thoroughly enjoyed the fruit.

However, what fascinated her even more were all sorts of strange and unfamiliar meats. Although she often ate meat in the underground world, it was all insect meat. The texture was completely different from pork, beef, and mutton, which greatly intrigued her, and she ate with great relish. Her appetite far exceeded her physical size.

Seeing the siblings enjoying their meal so much that they didn't even bother with their drinks, Yuan Zhu called out to Number 3, who was continuing to serve food, and asked, "Where's the captain?"

"He's not home; he's gone to take care of the great [Momo King]."

Yuan Zhu: "Then I want to bring them both back to the real world."

Number 3 patted his hard chest: "Leave it to me!"

(End of this chapter)