Armor: After finding the Demon-Sealing Box, I won't eat beef.

Lin Zhen's hand wound has not yet healed.

Gritting my teeth, I resolutely picked open a small corner of the scab.

A sharp pain shot through my fingertip, and bright red blood quickly gushed out.

When the first drop of blood landed on the Tai Chi pattern in the center of the Demon-Sealing Box.

The entire box suddenly burst forth with a blinding black light and shadow, expanding wildly like a balloon.

Finally, with a "bang," it completely disappeared into the rain.

"Hahaha!!!"

"Finally out! That damned Demon-Sealing Box!"

The five Shadow Guardians, now free, laughed unrestrainedly, their voices filled with the ecstasy and resentment they had suppressed for five thousand years.

That crazy energy was exactly like Sun Wukong when he first sprang from under the Five Elements Mountain.

They laughed wildly for a long time before finally remembering that there was a person standing next to them.

The five guardians surrounded him in unison, raising their hands at Lin Zhen.

Five dense wisps of black energy surged from their palms, like living smoke, and seeped into Lin Zhen's body.

Lin Zhen first felt his throat was so dry it felt like it was on fire, and then a tearing pain came from his internal organs and every bone.

He didn't even utter a sound before everything went black, and he collapsed straight into the mud.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already dawn.

The rain was still pouring down, and the muddy water had already reached his chest. If he had woken up a dozen minutes later, he probably would have drowned in the garbage dump.

Lin Zhen shook his dizzy head, his mind filled only with the excruciating pain he had felt before losing consciousness.

"It seems the dark energy was too domineering; my frail body couldn't withstand it, and I passed out."

He muttered something, trying to stand up by pushing himself up from the ground.

The next second, he froze completely.

He actually... stood up so easily?

There was no swaying, no staggering, and no need to use the side for support.

Just like any other normal person.

Lin Zhen raised his right hand in disbelief.

Clench your fist, release it, then clench your fist again.

It's stopped shaking!

The hand that had been with him for seventeen years, which could never stop trembling slightly, was now as steady as a rock.

He tentatively took one step forward, then two, and then walked faster and faster until he finally broke into a run through the muddy garbage transfer station.

The wind whistled past my ears, and the rain stung my face.

But he didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

He didn't fall, he didn't lose his coordination, and he didn't pant like a dog after running just a few steps like before.

"That's great! That's great!!"

Lin Zhen was so happy that he danced and jumped around in the rain like a fool.

This was the happiest moment in his seventeen years since his rebirth.

After living for almost eighteen years, he can finally run and jump freely like a normal person.

For the next three days, Lin Zhen was completely immersed in the immense joy of his body returning to normal.

Wearing those tattered cloth shoes with exposed toes, he ran from morning till night, covering almost half of D City.

They ran from the industrial area in the south of the city to the old city in the north, from the river embankment to the fields on the outskirts.

He ran tirelessly, releasing all the repression and pain that had been building up in his heart for seventeen years.

Just like someone who owns a car for the first time, they wish they could sit in the driver's seat 24 hours a day.

As he ran, Lin Zhen gradually noticed something was wrong.

Since his body was modified, his hunger seemed to have disappeared.

He hadn't eaten anything for three whole days, yet he didn't feel hungry at all.

Moreover, what seems to have sustained him for so long is not physical strength, but a warm, comforting energy hidden deep within his body.

That energy would automatically power his body, and he could keep running as long as he wanted to.

Lin Zhen kept this matter in mind.

With a normal body, his range of movement increased significantly, and he was able to find food in more places.

On the fifth day, a light drizzle fell.

Lin Zhen sat under the overpass, leaning against the wall, watching the rain outside, looking content.

He was a completely different person compared to the beggar who was on the verge of death five days ago.

Just then, five dark figures appeared silently in front of him.

"You've finally arrived."

Lin Zhen looked up at them. "I happen to have something to ask you."

"Recently, I discovered that there is something strange in my body, but I can't quite put my finger on it."

It feels... like the internal energy in martial arts novels.

Upon hearing this, the five guardians exchanged glances.

Finally, Evil Gold shook his head: "We don't know either."

Logically speaking, dark energy should only repair damaged nerves and bodily functions; it shouldn't have this effect.

"I see."

Lin Zhen carefully observed the expressions on each of their faces, and they didn't seem to be lying.

He was relieved.

So far, this energy has only brought benefits and no harm.

Not only can it save him from eating, but it can also help him break through his limits when he is exhausted.

Moreover, this energy is becoming increasingly stable over time.

"Don't doubt us," Evilwood said. "From the moment the contract was made, we've been in this together."

This is the first time we've encountered this situation in your body.

"Alright, stop with the useless talk."

The evil fire impatiently interrupted it, stepping forward and staring at Lin Zhen.

"Kid, we've healed your body; now it's your turn to fulfill your promise!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen spread his hands in front of it, looking helpless.

"I want to too."

Others use the phrase "bare walls" to describe poverty, but I don't even have a home. How am I supposed to keep my promise?

"Take my life?"

"Then what do you want?" He stomped his feet in anger.

"Simple, just give me some start-up capital."

Lin Zhen leaned against the wall and said slowly, "If you want to rule the world and establish a power that can influence human society, you must first abide by the rules of this world."

He's now a penniless beggar; he can't even afford to eat tomorrow, let alone rule the world.

Moreover, the way the film industry handled things in the original work was absolutely awful.

Sending out mutant beasts to cause trouble every day is utterly useless except for attracting the attention of the Armor Warriors.

Over the course of five days, he considered countless routes and finally came to the following conclusion:

The only feasible way is to play by the rules of human society.

Develop step by step, first make money, then build the company, and finally develop into a business empire like BaWang Enterprises.

With enough money, you can attract the best researchers.

With researchers, we can gain advance knowledge of all the technologies that will emerge in the future.

The key is to firmly grasp those technologies in your own hands.

"Bullshit!" the angry man cursed, "What kind of bullshit rules do you need!"

"As long as you're strong enough, you can smash a city with a single punch, kill anyone who dares to challenge you, and naturally you can rule the earth!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen chuckled dismissively.

"Is that so? If being strong enough allows you to rule the Earth, then how come you five were imprisoned in the Demon-Sealing Box for five thousand years?"

He pointed to his head.

"I just had abnormal physical development when I was a child, not a problem with my brain."

We signed an equal contract. I promised to help you rule the earth, and I will definitely do so.

But how to do it and what method to use is up to me.

All you need to do is offer help.

He was furious and short-tempered, and wanted to curse again.

Evil Gold raised his hand to stop it.

"Don't be agitated by the fire."

It looked at Lin Zhen, a hint of admiration flashing in its scarlet eyes.

"That kid is right."

Since we've chosen him, we should entrust him with full authority.

"You are a smart person."

Tell me your specific plans.

Lin Zhen raised his hand and extended one finger.

My plan is simple.

The first step is to give me a real sum of money as seed capital.

Evil Water frowned, his voice icy: "You want money? How could money be used to rule the earth?"

"madness."

Lin Zhen retorted without hesitation: "Money can generate more money, more money can bring more resources, and more resources can bring power."

When you have enough power.

You can then control the operation of a country, or even the entire world, and set all the rules.

"By then, all the world's resources will be at your disposal, which is no different from ruling the world."

"Conquering by force is the most foolish and lowest-level method."

Moreover, with your current strength, the five of you are not capable of easily destroying the Earth.

Therefore, you have no choice but to listen to me.

Evil Gold remained silent for half a minute.

Then he nodded.

"Okay. Give us one day."

As soon as he finished speaking, the five dark figures vanished into thin air once again.

A day later, they appeared right on time under the overpass.

The guardians led Lin Zhen through a maze of twists and turns until they arrived at an abandoned rural mud house on the outskirts of D City.

This place is deserted, and the weeds grow taller than a person.

"There's a lot of money hidden in this room," Evil Gold said succinctly.

Lin Zhen didn't ask them how they knew.

The Shadow Guardians have their ways of knowing where this shady money is hidden; it's perfectly normal for them.

He picked up a thick wooden stick from the ground and smashed it down on the door.

They smashed open the dilapidated wooden door in just a few moments.

Sensing the dark energy of the guardians, Lin Zhen quickly located the money's hiding place.

Right under the kitchen stove, there was a heavy safe.

The safe was stuck to the cement and couldn't be moved at all.

Lin Zhen had no choice but to find another rusty iron hammer in the yard.

"80...80...80..."

He swung the hammer, smashing it against the stove again and again.

After smashing for more than ten minutes, he was already panting heavily and could barely lift his arms.

Just then, he subconsciously activated the warm energy within his body.

Instantly, a powerful force surged through his entire body.

His strength and stamina increased, and he swung the hammer much faster.

After smashing for another half hour, the entire outer layer of the stove was finally smashed to pieces.

The dark green safe was finally fully revealed.

"The safe doesn't have a password, so we can't open it."

Does anyone have a solution?

Lin Zhen threw the hammer to the ground and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Evilwood took a step forward and spoke softly.

"I know the password."