I accidentally joined a group of charlatans, so I immediately called the police and handed it over t

The night was as deep as a dry well.

Outside the special care ward of Base 001, the red lights were still glaring.

Chen Xi looked through the glass at Wang Yi, who was lying on the hospital bed covered in tubes. The once spirited ace pilot now resembled a broken doll drained of its life force, each breath accompanied by the heavy roar of machinery.

"A mortal body."

Chen Xi's fingers gently caressed the cold glass, his fingertips turning white.

Li Guobang stood at the end of the corridor smoking, one cigarette after another, the cigarette butts piling up at his feet like a small mound.

A suffocating feeling of powerlessness permeated the air.

Chen Xi withdrew his gaze, and the gentleness in his deep eyes was replaced by an extreme rationality and coldness.

Guilt is cheap.

Solving problems is the true form of adult compassion.

He took out his phone, the screen illuminating half of his face, making it appear dim and unclear.

My finger hovered over the profile picture of the person in my contacts named "Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun" for a long time.

The image was a vertical, indifferent third eye, exuding an arrogant aura that kept people at a distance.

The private chat interface is completely blank.

Chen Xi considered it for a moment and then sent a message.

[Chen Xi]: Greetings, True Lord. I have a request to make, which concerns the lives of loyal and virtuous people in the mortal realm. I wonder if the True Lord would spare a moment to hear it?

One minute.

ten minutes.

Half an hour has passed.

Stone sinks into the sea.

The other party didn't even show a "read" status; this silent arrogance is more embarrassing than a direct rejection.

Chen Xi was not angry.

Instead, a faint smile appeared on his lips, as if he had anticipated this scene.

Even immortals have to maintain a certain air about them.

Especially this number one war god who obeys orders but not proclamations; it would be abnormal if he were available at a moment's notice.

"Since private messaging doesn't work, we'll have to resort to moral blackmail."

Chen Xi exited the private chat and opened the bustling [Heavenly Court Chat Group].

At this moment, Lei Gongzheng was complaining in the group that the special effects in the recent mortal dramas were too fake, and that it was not as good as when he sneezed.

Chen Xi didn't waste any words.

He simply showed a photo.

That was a close-up of Wang Yi lying unconscious in his hospital bed.

A pale face, glaring white hair, and a furrowed brow even in unconsciousness.

[Chen Xi]: Alas, a hero has emerged in the mortal realm.

【Chen Xi】: In order to protect the country's borders and prevent foreign barbarians from bullying him, he forcibly wielded a divine weapon with the body of a mortal.

[Chen Xi]: Now his soul is damaged and his physical body is on the verge of collapse.

[Chen Xi]: What a pity for such a loyal body; I'm afraid it won't last until tonight.

[Chen Xi]: It is said that the way of heaven is ruthless, but the innocent hearts of mortals can sometimes really make people feel sorry for them.

Words are pale, but images are impactful.

In addition, there are terms like "loyalty" and "national protection," which are politically correct to the extreme in Heaven.

The group chat went silent instantly.

Immediately afterwards, all the underwater deities surfaced.

[Wenquxing]: This person has a resolute face and a righteous air between his brows. He is a rare and loyal person.

[The Matchmaker]: Oh dear, look at this marriage thread, it's almost broken. I'm afraid there's still a wife and children at home? What a tragedy.

【Venus】: The mortal body is weak, yet it possesses such willpower, which is truly admirable.

The atmosphere was perfectly set.

But that crucial person still hasn't appeared.

Chen Xi narrowed his eyes, deciding to add fuel to the fire.

He's gambling.

I bet that hot-tempered "Third Prince Nezha" is still spying on the screen.

【Chen Xi】：@San Tan Hai Hui Da Shen (Nezha).

[Chen Xi]: Third Prince, the Wind and Fire Wheels you gave me last time were indeed powerful, but the mortal body is too fragile and not worthy of your divine fire.

This tactic is called "shifting the blame eastward".

Sure enough, the next second, Nezha exploded.

【The Great God of the Three Altars and the Seas (Nezha)】: !!!

【The Great God of the Three Altars and the Sea (Nezha)】: This kid turned into this because he was testing my engine?!

【The Great God of the Three Altars and the Sea (Nezha)】: Damn!

【The Great God of the Three Altars and Seas (Nezha)】: This body is too weak! It can't even withstand this little bit of fire!

[The Great God of the Three Altars and the Seas (Nezha)]: However...

【The Great God of the Three Altars and the Seas (Nezha)】: This kid is tough! He's ruthless to himself!

【The Great God of the Three Altars (Nezha)】: He is much better than some three-eyed guys who just walk their dogs around Guanjiang Estuary every day and act aloof!

【The Great God of the Three Altars and Seas (Nezha)】: Others shed blood for their country and the world, while some gods pretend to be dead just to save face!

The shot was precise and loud.

In the entire Heavenly Court, besides that mischievous monkey, only this Third Prince dared to openly curse Erlang Shen to his face.

The group was deathly silent.

No one dared to speak.

Just when Chen Xi thought he would have to waste more time explaining,

A chilling message, carrying a chilling aura, popped up.

【Erlang Manifests the Holy True Lord】: @Santan Haihui Great God (Nezha), are you itching for a beating?

It's finally out.

Chen Xi's grip on the phone tightened slightly.

[Erlang Manifests True Lord]: What's wrong with walking the dog? The Howling Celestial Dog is an ancient and extraordinary creature that once fought alongside me in all directions, devouring the sun and the moon. How could a little brat like you who only knows how to play with fire possibly understand it?

[Erlang Manifests the Holy True Lord]: I understand the meaning of loyalty and righteousness better than you do.

Nezha was not to be outdone.

【The Great God of the Three Altars and Seas (Nezha)】: You know nothing! If you knew, would you watch these mortal, loyal and virtuous people die?

【The Great God of the Three Altars and Seas (Nezha)】: You have the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, you have the method to achieve sainthood in the flesh, even if you leak a little bit of something from under your fingernail, you can save this kid's life!

【The Great God of the Three Altars and Seas (Nezha)】: You're so stingy!

It looked like the two big shots were about to challenge each other to a fight in the group chat.

Chen Xi knew that the time was right and it was time to close the net.

He immediately sent a "bowing" emoji, which was stuck between the two of them.

[Chen Xi]: My Lord, please calm down. Prince Nezha is just being straightforward and has a strong desire to cherish talent.

[Chen Xi]: Actually, this is exactly what I'm worried about.

[Chen Xi]: This brother is a real man. If he were to perish here, it would be a great loss to China.

[Chen Xi]: I've heard that the True Lord achieved physical sainthood and his Eight-Nine Arcane Arts are unparalleled in the Three Realms...

【Erlang Manifests True Lord】: Don't even think about it.

The refusal was swift and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

【Erlang Manifests the Holy True Lord】: The Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill is a divine skill for expounding and protecting the teachings. It cannot be cultivated by those without great opportunities, nor can it be transmitted to those who are not in this world.

【Erlang Manifests the True Lord】: This is the rule of Heaven, and also the secret of Heaven.

[Erlang Manifests True Lord]: If you want him to die even faster, you can let him try practicing.

Chen Xi was not disappointed at all.

He never expected to get a cheat program of this level.

That was Sun Wukong and Yang Jian's signature skill; if a mortal were to practice it, they would probably explode and die instantly.

What he wants is the "second best" thing.

[Chen Xi]: The True Lord is right to reprimand me; it was I who was presumptuous.

[Chen Xi]: Well... since the profound skill cannot be passed on.

[Chen Xi]: When the True Lord was training those 1,200 grass-headed gods in Meishan, the basic body-refining techniques he used must not have involved any heavenly secrets, right?

Chen Xi sent a "humble" emoji.

[Chen Xi]: I see that Fellow Daoist Xiaotianquan is strong and healthy with glossy fur. I suppose True Lord has quite a bit of experience in "maintenance"?

[Chen Xi]: If the True Lord is willing to bestow this little bit of "fur", this junior is willing to find a few purebred German Shepherds and Huskies for you in the mortal world to keep Fellow Daoist Xiaotian Dog company and relieve his boredom.

silence.

A long silence.

Yang Jian seemed to be stumped by the strange name "Husky".

Or perhaps they were amused by Chen Xi's shameless act of using "grass god" or even "dog" as analogies.

A full three minutes passed.

【Ding! 】

[Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun has sent you a special red envelope.]

Chen Xi took a deep breath and clicked on it.

Congratulations on obtaining: "Meishan Bodybuilding Techniques (Fragment)" ×1.

[Note: The first three moves.]

Only the first three moves?

Chen Xi raised an eyebrow; this guy's using scarcity marketing even better than he did.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Jian's message came through coldly.

【Erlang Manifests the Holy True Lord】: The methods of the grass-root god are barely achievable by mortals.

[Erlang Manifests the Holy True Lord]: If you can't master the first three moves, there's no need to bother with the rest; just bury them.

[Erlang Manifests the Divine Lord]: As for what you're talking about... Husky.

[Erlang Manifests True Lord]: If this method cannot satisfy Xiaotian, I will withdraw it at any time.

Chen Xi looked at the screen, a triumphant smile playing on his lips.

Take it back?

Once something is in my hands, I can disassemble it down to the atomic level, and I can't possibly let you take it back.

"Thank you, True Lord."

Chen Xi replied respectfully in the group chat.

Then he turned to look at Wang Yi on the hospital bed, his eyes becoming unusually firm.

"Old Li."

Chen Xi put his phone back in his pocket, his voice regaining its usual calm.

"Wake everyone up."

"Get ready to begin military training."