I created a paradise in the folk world.

Chapter 126 Gold, Silver, and Bronze

That night.

Shen Yi and the others were cultivating enthusiastically in the courtyard.

Everyone just learned from Chen Ying about the preciousness of the wooden training dummy.

One wooden dummy costs a million gold!

We're all from the mountains, and we have absolutely no concept of gold.

However, Mo Guanhai explained to them the value of gold in human society more than sixty years ago.

"In this world, gold is a metal that can suppress the energy of evil spirits and monsters."

"Back when the Black Domain descended upon the human world, not long after, some people discovered that some metals could suppress the evil energy of spirits. Among them, gold was the metal with the strongest suppressive effect on spirits, followed by silver, copper, and some rare mutated metals. These were not listed as regular currency."

"Therefore, gold, silver, and copper replaced paper money in human society and became the common currency."

"The ratio of gold, silver, and copper is 1:10:10000, which means that one gold is equivalent to ten silver or ten thousand copper."

"Of course, what I know is the currency situation in Nanhuang City more than sixty years ago. As for the currency situation outside now, I don't know much about it."

Mo Guanhai smiled and said, "Back in the place where I used to live, ten copper coins could buy a big bowl of pig offal. My fellow disciples and I would usually have a bowl of that and it was so satisfying."

There was a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and his tone was slightly wistful.

That dilapidated alleyway, overflowing with sewage, was the place where their martial arts school was able to establish itself.

It also records his memories from his youth.

I don't know if I'll ever be able to go back and see it again in this lifetime.

Those fellow disciples from back then—

They're probably all dead by now.

Their martial arts school had already disbanded before the fall of Nanhuang City.

Everyone went their own way to survive, each going their own way.

Mo Guanhai could no longer remember what those people looked like back then.

I don't even have much of an impression of his name anymore.

"Ten copper coins can buy a large bowl of pig offal —"

Huang Dahu and his companions pondered that in the past, it wasn't easy for any household in their Black Mountain Village to eat meat every meal.

They immediately realized the value of those ten copper coins.

A hint of excitement appeared on Shen Kun's face. "Big brother, it seems we have quite a bit of gold!"

Shen Yi nodded. "Yes, there are over 140 gold coins, over 300 silver coins, and over 3,000 copper coins."

Ye Shubai gave him 100 gold coins, and the rest were what they had scavenged from the Lantern Ghost's lair.

Everyone's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

More than a million copper coins!

How much meat can you eat with this?

Unlike their excitement at the fact that their family actually possessed a large amount of wealth.

Shen Yi seemed to be deep in thought.

His focus was on Mo Guanhai's claim that metal could be used to suppress the evil energy of spirits.

Now I suddenly remembered that when Ye Shubai's aunt used magic to suppress the zombie, it seemed to be a gold coin magic artifact.

However, the gold coins she used at the time were different from ordinary gold coins; hers were crimson gold coins.

"Don't be too happy. Our territory only has a little over 140 gold coins in total. The cost of a training dummy is one million gold coins!" Guan Yue said at this moment.

Everyone suddenly came to their senses.

Yes, if they used that hundred-plus taels of gold to buy meat, they could definitely eat their fill.

But if you want to buy something like a training dummy, this amount of money isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap.

Everyone turned to look at the three wooden dummy figures in the yard, their eyes wide with surprise.

So, they're using items worth millions of gold coins to practice their skills every day?

Moreover, according to what Chen Ying just said, they obtained the training wooden dummy through connections, and its actual price was probably even higher!

"Hiss. Prices haven't changed much these days..."

Seeing their shocked expressions, Mo Guanhai laughed and said, "In Nanhuang City, the price of a training wooden dummy ranges from one million to tens of millions of gold."

"So expensive!" Liu Feng exclaimed in surprise.

Shen Yi smiled. "It seems there are differences even among the wooden training dummies?"

"Of course."

"The usual ones are our three training wooden dummies. Of course, the ones that you, A-Yi, have upgraded using the wooden puppet inheritance are another matter. I'm talking about the original training wooden dummies, also known as the beginner dummies or the introductory dummies."

"As the name suggests, it helps martial artists quickly get started and practice their skills at a rapid pace."

"Then there are advanced training dummies, silver-grade wooden dummies, and gold-grade wooden dummies."

"They are all crafted by weapon refiners using secret techniques. They are expensive to make and very valuable. Moreover, their production is limited. Only top-tier martial arts schools and forces can possess them, and they will not circulate in the market."

Mo Guanhai couldn't help but say, "People like us, who work hard in martial arts our whole lives, can't compare to someone who trains on a metal wooden dummy for a month!"

"They are able to improve their strength at an astonishing rate, becoming powerful figures who guard their respective regions!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi couldn't help but say, "Won't this mean that Southern Wilderness City will produce many martial arts masters? How come they can't even deal with that fifth-tier monster?"

"How difficult it is for humans to reach the fifth rank."

Mo Guanhai sighed, pondered for a moment, and continued, "It is said that the fifth rank is no longer within the realm of ordinary beings, but rather a non-human level existence."

"Ordinary people who see it will immediately go mad, suffer a mental breakdown, or even die on the spot."

"For humanity to overcome this obstacle is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

Mo Guanhai had only heard about it, and he was sharing what he had heard with the younger generation present to broaden their horizons.

Whether it's true or not, nobody knows.

"A fifth-tier being is so terrifying, big brother. If you reach the fifth tier, does that mean I can't stay by your side anymore?"

Shen Yuan rubbed against his arm, her face filled with worry.

One glance at it could drive someone mad, or even lead to death; the thought is terrifying.

"Fifth Master said that such rumors are of unknown veracity, and even in Southern Wilderness City, no human of the fifth rank has appeared. Why are you worried about this?"

Shen Yi reached out and rubbed her chubby face.

I must say, it actually feels pretty good.

Although my younger sister Shen Yuan has absorbed a lot of nutrition and has grown to over 1.7 meters tall, her face still has a bit of baby fat.

"The people of Southern Wilderness City can't do it, but I believe you, brother, can definitely do it."

Shen Yuan showed no aversion whatsoever; on the contrary, she obediently accepted the rubbing from her older brother.

She spoke softly yet with a hint of firmness.

Shen Yi felt a warmth in his heart when he saw his sister's confidence in him.

However, as long as they can develop in peace, with the support of various top-notch folk artifacts, they may indeed be able to advance to the fifth tier in the future.

He smiled, gently patted Shen Yuan's head one last time, and looked at the others: "Currently, there are only three training wooden dummies, but I will find a way to make them more effective. You all need to seize the time to work hard in your training."

"Our territory's overall strength is still weak. Once everyone reaches the late stage of the Qi and Blood Realm, we'll go to Jiangchuan Town and see if we can get a few more wooden dummies."

"Boss, we understand!" Huang Dahu immediately shouted in response.

He was thrilled at the thought of being able to visit Jiangchuan Town and see the prosperity of the outside world.

The same is true for others.

None of them had ever left Heishan Village before, let alone Jiangchuan Town, they had never even been to Yanling Village!

Huang Dahu regained some strength and immediately ran to the wooden dummy and began practicing.

Shen Yi turned his gaze away from him.

Wooden training dummy?

No, these are folk creations that belong to him alone and have a greater effect.

The Blood Fiend Wooden Dummy is far more effective than an ordinary training wooden dummy.

Moreover, each level up enhances the effect of the trait!

"By the way, Fifth Master, we've already entered the Solidification Realm. Which direction should we continue our cultivation from here?"

Shen Yi asked Mo Guanhai.

The Wild Bull Skill of Black Mountain Village is merely a martial arts technique belonging to the Qi and Blood Realm.

Once you reach the Solidifying Yuan Realm, the Savage Bull Technique becomes less applicable.

"All I have is the Vajra Power Fist fighting style. As for the training method—I don't have that either."

Mo Guanhai shrugged.

"Martial arts training methods place more emphasis on the orthodoxy of inheritance than on fighting methods, that is, the rules of lineage, especially the training methods of the Solidifying Yuan Realm."

"Even in Jiangchuan Town, it would be difficult to learn a training method for a martial artist at the Solidifying Yuan Realm."

Shen Yi looked slightly helpless. "So, we can only rely on the Wild Bull Technique to slowly refine our Qi and blood?"

For martial artists at the Solidifying Yuan Realm, the effects of cultivating the Wild Bull Technique are minimal, but it's better than nothing.

Mo Guanhai nodded.

Shen Yi didn't say anything more and started to think.

I wonder if Tang Qiang and his group have any martial arts training methods for the Solidifying Yuan Realm?

If not, we'll have to go to Jiangchuan Town and ask Ye Shubai.

As the bright moon hangs high in the sky.

It looks like tonight will be another peaceful night.

However, Chen Ying and her group suddenly sent someone to say that they were ready and would depart immediately.

"It's so late, why don't you rest here for the night before you leave?"

Shen Yi thought for a moment, then got up to see him off.

"Village Chief Shen, I have already told my fifth brother to pack up, so I will not bother you any longer. You are welcome to visit Jiangchuan Town in the future, and my Chen family will certainly give you a warm welcome."

Chen Ying wore a strange smile, her narrow eyes half-closed, her gaze subtly sweeping over Shen Yi's body.

The tongue swirls gently in the mouth.

"—Senior Chen Ying, you are too kind. If I ever visit Jiangchuan Town in the future, I will definitely pay you a visit."

Shen Yi nodded and spoke.

The Chen family is a prominent family in Jiangchuan Town, so we will definitely have to pay them a visit when we arrive.

Otherwise, if they secretly sabotage our plans and ruin our schemes, killing their entire family would be quite troublesome.

Chen Ying's gaze towards him became increasingly strange.

There was a blatant aggression about it, which made Shen Yi feel extremely uncomfortable.

Once upon a time, when he first arrived in America, he was also looked at like this by a rich woman; the past was truly unbearable to recall.

"By the way, where is Fifth Master Chen?" Shen Yi avoided Chen Ying's gaze, looked around, and asked in confusion.

"He's not feeling well and has gone into the carriage to lie down and rest."

When Chen Zhanqing was mentioned, Chen Ying's smile faded slightly.

"I see. Then I wish you a safe journey and a smooth return to Jiangchuan Town." Shen Yi did not continue with pleasantries and bowed to her.

A strange smile curved Chen Ying's lips as she glanced at Shen Yi's handsome face. Without replying, she turned and left, her body hunched over.

She boarded the train.

The convoy started moving slowly.

They headed out of the village.

Just as the carriage passed by, the strong, pungent scent of decay wafted out again, making people dizzy.

Meanwhile, inside the carriage, a rotting corpse lay quietly on the ground.

Besides the corpse, there was another person inside the carriage.

This time, he realized that he had really angered his older sister.

The punishment of having his abdomen pierced by a single hand was nothing to him.

The worst time was when his older sister chopped open his skull.

At the time, it was because he ran to the Xiao family wanting to annul the engagement.

Now, Chen Zhanqing stared intently at the corpse in front of him, not daring to look away for even a moment.

This is the most severe punishment yet.

The eldest sister put him together with the fourth brother!

Fourth Brother, as one of the offerings they made to the evil spirits, still retains his youthful appearance, although some parts of his body have rotted away.

Of course, the most terrifying thing is that, in the state of resentment that erupted before his death, Fourth Brother has now transformed into an alternative existence.

It has no consciousness, no life, only the most primal killing instinct.

Suddenly, Chen Zhanqing saw his fourth brother lying quietly in the carriage in front of him, and his eyelids seemed to twitch.

"Hiss! Fourth Brother—how is this possible? I clearly didn't look away, how could he make a sound?"

In an instant, Chen Zhanqing felt a chill spread throughout his body, cold sweat poured down his back, and his scalp tingled and went numb.

This is bad.

"The Chen family has finally decided to give up."

outside.

In a secluded spot in a valley, several people hid behind tall bushes.

Their gaze swept over the convoy that silently passed by in the darkness below, and they let out a soft breath.

"We've waited long enough, haven't we?"

Ye Shubai glanced at Black Mountain Village behind him. "Shen Yi, I have something to do. I'll visit you another time."

This group of people had been ordered to come from Jiangchuan Town to keep a close eye on the Chen family's movements.

Ye Shubai withdrew his gaze, waved to the people behind him, and the group immediately followed the Chen family's convoy.

"According to my aunt, not only did the Xiao family have contact with Mo Yanshan, but the Chen family is also suspected of colluding with Mo Yanshan."

"They actually sneaked out last night."

As Ye Shubai followed, he recalled the task his aunt had recently assigned him.

Keep a close eye on the Xiao and Chen families.

The Chen family, in particular, has been making some rather suspicious moves lately, according to reports.

Ye Shubai was utterly helpless.

Unexpectedly, two prominent families in Jiangchuan Town have connections with Mo Yanshan.

Is Mo Yanshan perhaps trying to cause trouble in their Jiangchuan Town?

Right now, it seems that only the Ye family can still maintain their innocence.

Thinking about how his aunt had left Jiangchuan Town some time ago, Ye Shubai felt a little uneasy.

The Chen family took action immediately after the aunt left.

I don't know if he can handle it.

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