Body command feeding world

As night fell over the eaves of the Ping An Inn, a steady, familiar set of footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, neither too loud nor too soft, falling right within Wu Wei's perception range.

He was sitting cross-legged, regulating his breathing, his marrow sea warm and his bones dormant. Upon hearing this, he slowly opened his eyes, the glint in his eyes dimmed, and he had already guessed the identity of the person.

The door was gently pushed open, and Shi Meng's tall figure walked in. His face was somewhat travel-worn, but he was in high spirits. His aura was more refined and powerful than when they parted, clearly indicating that he had been diligently cultivating and refining himself during this period and had not wasted his time.

"Brother Wu!" Shi Meng lowered his voice, unable to hide his joy, and quickly stepped forward, bowing respectfully. "I'm back! I was preoccupied with family matters and was delayed for quite some time, leaving you to guard the city walls alone. Thank you for your hard work!"

Wu Wei nodded slightly, stood up to gesture for him to sit down, and said in a calm tone, "It's alright."

Having fought side by side for months, the two, though not particularly close, had already forged a bond of trust through life-and-death struggles. During Shi Meng's absence, Wu Wei had grown accustomed to traveling alone, but the return of his old friend wasn't necessarily a bad thing—at least in this perilous city, having one more reliable person meant having one more chance of survival.

Shi Meng sat down and went straight to the point, his expression becoming more serious, and his voice lowered even further: "Brother Wu, I've come back this time not only to ask you to continue the mission, but also to bring you some big news that has spread throughout the outer city."

He paused, glanced out the window to make sure no one was eavesdropping, and then said, word by word:

"They need to hire people in the inner city."

Wu Wei raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not interrupt, and simply listened quietly.

"This isn't just an ordinary recruitment drive; it's a directive from the inner city headquarters of the Suppressing Fiends Division. They're ordering us to select a group of reliable martial artists and elite warriors from the outer city to form a mixed team to raid a long-established Fiend Nest in a hidden ley line in the Western Wilderness." Shi Meng's tone was a mix of excitement and seriousness. "I asked some patrolmen I know, and this isn't a small-scale operation. It's a serious mission spearheaded by the inner city, led by sect disciples, and with high-level cultivators providing support!"

He leaned forward, his voice brimming with anticipation:

"Brother Wu, do you know what the most crucial thing is? The rewards are extremely high, and there are tons of rare and powerful treasures!"

Not only are there a large number of mid-grade evil treasures, but there are even high-grade evil treasures! As long as you survive and make contributions, you can at least get one or two high-grade ones, and some can even get three or five! For rogue cultivators like you and me who are struggling in the outer city, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Shi Meng knew Wu Wei's strength and was even more aware of his composure and caution, so he quickly added:

"I know you've never been one to take risks, but this time is truly different! It's an official inner-city organization, not a random mission. There's the Suppression of Evil Army formation, sect cultivators protecting us, and high-level cultivators covering our retreat. There will definitely be danger, but it's ten times safer than venturing into the wilderness alone and colliding with the Evil Nest!"

He looked at Wu Wei, his tone earnest:

"Brother Wu, I want to go with you. If we join forces, we'll be reliable, capable, and have great teamwork. As long as we stay with the main force, don't act rashly, and don't get separated from the group, we'll definitely survive and get a large share of the treasure! What you need right now is resources to strengthen your bones, nourish your blood, and replenish your marrow. We absolutely cannot let this opportunity slip by!"

After saying this, Shi Meng said no more, but just quietly looked at Wu Wei, waiting for him to make a decision.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the faint sound of the lamplight flickering.

Wu Wei lowered his eyes, his fingertips gently tapping his knee, his thoughts turning slightly.

The inner city takes the lead, the siege of the evil nest is carried out, the sect provides support, the rewards are generous, and there are many high-grade evil treasures... Each of these is enough to drive the cultivators in the outer city crazy.

What he lacks most right now is a large number of top-grade evil treasures—Shu Youyan said that top-grade treasures should be kept for later use, and his marrow sea is full, his bone armor is advancing, and his marrow will eventually condense into a weapon, all of which will depend on the support of a large number of top-grade evil treasures.

However, the risks are equally obvious.

The Fiend Nest is far more formidable than a single fiend. It is filled with mid- to high-level fiend leaders, hordes of fiends, and treacherous traps. Even with the inner city forces providing support, if chaos ensues, the group is scattered, or the fiend is targeted, the chances of survival are slim.

more importantly--

He had not yet broken through his cultivation level, his bone armor was strong but not invincible, his marrow sea was not yet full, and the path to marrow condensation was still long. To rashly get involved in a major mission at the inner city level was tantamount to throwing himself into the most dangerous vortex.

Shi Meng's intentions were sincere, and the opportunity was indeed rare.

To go, or not to go.

Wu Wei slowly raised his eyes, his gaze calm and deep.

He neither immediately agreed nor directly refused, but simply spoke calmly, setting the pace most in line with his style:

"I understand the message."

"There's no rush yet."

"Let's observe for a few more days, find out the details, the number of people, the route, and the hierarchy of the nest, before making a decision."

Upon hearing this, Shi Meng was not disappointed at all; on the contrary, he breathed a sigh of relief and nodded emphatically:

"Alright! We'll listen to Brother Wu! If you're cautious, I'll follow suit! Let's not be impulsive or reckless; let's get a clear picture of the situation before deciding whether to go or not!"

He knew very well that once Wu Wei opened his mouth, it meant he was somewhat interested; as long as Wu Wei was willing to consider it, there was a great chance of success.

The two chatted briefly about the current situation in the outer city, the dangers of patrolling the city walls, and the precautions after the evil tide. Shi Meng then got up to take his leave, agreeing to come back the next day to discuss the details he had gathered, so as not to disturb Wu Wei's cultivation.

The door closed, and the room fell silent once more.

Wu Wei sat down cross-legged again, closed his eyes and concentrated, his mind sinking deep into his bones.

He didn't call out directly, but simply waited quietly.

A moment later, Shu's thoughts stirred slightly. Without uttering a complete sentence, only a faint yet distinct thought gently landed on his mind:

[Top-grade magical treasures, the more the better.]

[Seize the opportunity amidst the crisis; it is time to go.]

Do not leave the battle lines, and do not advance rashly.

A glint flashed in Wu Wei's eyes.

The meaning of "枢" is very clear:

The top-grade demonic treasure was extremely important to him, and he could seize this opportunity.

The mission is dangerous, but not impossible.

There is only one premise—stay close to the main force, never stray from the formation, and never act recklessly or rashly.

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, having already made up his mind.

You can go.

But we need to be steady.

Be careful.

It must be hidden.

To live.

The flickering lights illuminated his solitary, spear-like figure.

The proclamation from the inner city, the opportunity to annihilate the Fiend's Nest, a vast amount of top-grade Fiend treasures, Shi Meng's invitation, Shu's tacit approval...

Everything was quietly pushing him toward a new path that was more dangerous than patrolling the city walls, but also closer to the path of the strong.

Wu and Wei remained calm.

Not urgent.

Don't be impatient.

Do not be greedy.

Do not act rashly.

First, gather information; then, prepare for battle; and finally, enter the fray.

Stability is paramount; the gun moves with the heart; life is in your own hands.