Zhutian Panlong: They've all become gods, and they're only just joining the chat group.

Not to mention the chaos the two left behind after taking Erii away, one can't even imagine what Genji's expression would be like on his hospital bed.

Meanwhile, Xia Mi was trying to get money from Richard with Erii.

"Look, we can't let Erii and I waste our great magical talents, right? Also, Erii's physical strength is a bit lacking. Shouldn't you leave two copies of your Qi-based secret manual for Erii?" Xia Mi said confidently.

Even though she had uploaded all her alchemy techniques to the chat group, and even though the chat group rewarded her with more points than she expected, the points were still insufficient compared to the vast magical system Richard had uploaded.

During this time, she had come to understand Richard's personality better. She knew that if she made a request, it would most likely be granted.

But the recipient cannot take it for granted; at the very least, they must provide sufficient emotional value.

"Come here, Erii." Natsumi winked at Erii.

Erii stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and pitifully tugged at Richard's pants, saying, "Please, have pity on the child."

Richard...

"You really know how to play." He pointed at the two of them speechlessly and gave them a copy of the complete magic encyclopedia and the martial arts manuals of various attributes.

"See that, Erii? This is what they call 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease,'" Natsumi said excitedly to Erii.

"Mmm-hmm." Erii was busy reviewing the new knowledge in her mind, so she could only give perfunctory replies.

Xia Mi suddenly remembered that she hadn't shown off to Lin Feng yet, so she posted in the chat group.

Xia Mi: @Lin Feng, look who this is, picture.jpg

Raymond Lam: Shrine maiden outfit, red hair, is that Erii?

Xia Mi: As expected of a hardcore anime otaku, she remembers everything so clearly.

Lin Feng: That's right.

He is not ashamed of being a die-hard anime/manga enthusiast at all.

Raymond Lam: Richard is really something, he actually managed to get Erii. Didn't your brother-in-law stop you?

Richard: ?

Richard was utterly bewildered. What does this have to do with me? Do you think I'm like you?

Xia Mi: Hahaha.

Raymond Lam: What's wrong? Is there a problem?

Richard: Of course there's a problem, but it has nothing to do with me.

He didn't want to leave such an impression on his group members. Besides, if he really had kidnapped Erii, that would be one thing, but since he didn't kidnap her, why should he take the blame?

Lin Feng: Oh, sorry. It was just my stereotype. When I read fanfiction before, the main characters would always hook up with one or even two of the characters, Xia Mi and Erii, after they went to the Dragon Raja world.

Raymond Lam: So it was Xia Mi who kidnapped Erii? That's a bit unconventional. @XiaMi

Xia Mi: What? Is that not allowed? Are we supposed to just sit here like NPCs and wait for you transmigrators to seduce us? If you dare to dream of having two women on each side, I'll knock your head off.

"Don't just focus on having fun. I'm going to find the twin kings of the ocean and water. You guys wait here for me for two days. Also, before I get back, you need to decide whether Erii should join this operation as well," Richard said.

"Alright then." Xia Mi said listlessly, looking at Erii who was engrossed in the magical world.

Two days later, the two took Erii to capture the last twin kings of the ocean and water.

As expected, Richard gained two memories, and Xia Mi gained two Dragon Bone Crosses.

At this point, Xia Mi had gathered the power and authority of all the Dragon Kings except for her own brother, including the White King, which allowed her to undergo an ultimate transformation. Her strength increased dramatically.

It can be said that he is almost invincible in this world. Even the Black King Nidhogg at his peak would have to fight him to find out who is stronger.

In Richard's words, it has surpassed the ordinary limits of the Saint Realm and touched the realm of gods.

Given time, she could plow the earth and set human civilization back to the Stone Age.

Next, Xia Mi charged towards Lu Mingfei with great momentum. No matter where the little devil was hiding, he had to come over obediently, unless he wanted to watch Lu Mingfei die.

"So I've already been exposed." Looking at Xia Mi's undisguised demeanor, Lu Mingze, who knew her destination perfectly well, murmured.

The three nurses behind them looked at each other in dismay. The enemy had struck straight at their heart, and there was no way to win this battle.

The moment Xia Mi saw Lu Mingfei, she attacked with all her might. Perhaps Lu Mingfei was innocent, but who could blame him for having such an ambiguous relationship with the little devil?

Since that bastard dared to scheme against her, he should be prepared to be killed. She should provoke him first. Nothing more.

If Lu Mingze hadn't appeared, she really would have killed Lu Mingfei. Lu Mingfei held an extraordinary significance for her; his absence would have overturned his plans. Whatever schemes he had, they would all have been shattered.

In the end, the little devil had no choice but to come out and fight, using Lu Mingfei's body to fight Xia Mi. Xia Mi then used only one move to bring him to the brink of death.

Richard intended to read his memories; soul searching is usually used against those far weaker than oneself. The little devil was of average strength, but possessed exceptional mental resilience, and blocked Richard's attempt.

Finally, the little devil realized he was doomed this time, so he unleashed his final, desperate attack, hoping to harm Xia Mi and the other two.

But he was still far from it. His plan hadn't even begun. With his current strength, he would have to risk his life to deal with the Dragon King, let alone Xia Mi in her current state.

The little devil eventually turned to ashes and drifted into the world, and until the very end, no one knew what these two brothers really were.

But Xia Mi didn't care about any of that. She had gotten her kicks and vented her anger. The bastard who had schemed against her was completely wiped out.

……

Parting is inevitable.

Richard said he was going back that day.

"Ah, are you leaving so soon?" Xia Mi asked, somewhat reluctant to see them go.

"I've been here for over a month now. I could have stayed longer, but some things have come up, and I have to go back and deal with them as soon as possible," Richard said.

"It's not like we're facing life and death. The chat group has always been there, right? I'll come back to your world to play again when you're ready."

As for my side, I don't recommend you come over until I figure out what the creator god is thinking.

Erii, I'm leaving now. Goodbye.

Richard waved.

……

In the Tara plane, behind the Silver-Blue Collar Duke's mansion. This is where Richard spends his years in seclusion, cultivating in tranquility.

With the return of his divine clone, Richard can finally take the next step.

There's a reason why the clones rushed back to nature; the problem lies in the memories of the twin kings of the ocean and water.

He was deeply moved when he first came across the two brothers' insights into the laws of water.

Richard immediately stopped his comprehension and even forced himself to forget about anything related to the Law of Water.

What struck him was the profound mystery of the water element, which he had already grasped, bringing him one step closer to godhood. He dared not continue his comprehension, fearing he might inadvertently become a god himself.

At any other time, becoming a god would naturally be a highly desirable outcome. However, his injuries from his previous ascension, which resulted in his soul being split in two, hadn't even healed yet. How could he dare to become a god again in such a short time? Wasn't he afraid that he might accidentally die from the severe soul injury before even achieving godhood?

The family has now received news that there is information about a treasure capable of healing the soul injuries of a god-level expert.

Becoming a god-level family is truly different. The social circles one can access have risen to a whole new level. He had never heard of any potions or treasures that could work on god-level experts before, always assuming it was because he lived in a material plane. Now it seems that the god-level experts have joined forces to block such information, and only those within one's own faction who possesses a god-level expert are qualified to know.

The treasure that can heal even god-level souls is said to be a treasure called the Soul Golden Pearl.

Richard is familiar with the name Soul Pearl; it's a treasure that appeared many times in the original storyline.

He was both surprised and not entirely surprised that the so-called healing treasure was this thing.

This isn't surprising because the raw materials for this thing are probably the simplest; all that's needed is a soul. An ordinary person's soul will do, a Saint-level soul will do, and even a god-level soul will suffice if one has the ability.

Refining a single Soul Gold Bead requires approximately one million ordinary souls, or dozens of Saint-level souls.

The reason for the surprise is that it is not easy to refine this thing; it requires someone who is proficient in the soul, such as someone with an affinity for death or fate.

He hadn't expected that such a small material plane would have talents in the death or fate fields. How come he had never heard of such a god in this plane before? Perhaps he was a low-key god who hadn't spread his name much?

However, it's normal to keep a low profile if you can refine something like the Soul Gold Pearl, otherwise it wouldn't be good if some righteous person came knocking on your door.

Richard was a little tempted. This thing was very valuable, and he might not be able to afford it. Even if the entire Silver Blue Collar sold all their possessions, they might not be able to afford one. If it were in Hell, the price would be as high as that of a high-level artifact.

So why not consider buying it for free?

As for those who think the bead is too evil, using it is equivalent to cannibalism, Richard doesn't see anything wrong with that. Cannibalism isn't unacceptable, as long as it helps him recover his soul damage quickly. If you're not ruthless, you can't stand firm.

The essence of the various forces in Panlong is cannibalism. Its underlying rules leave no room for ordinary people because the power structure is based on the Western feudal system. Ordinary people are not free; they are the property of the lords.

As for the divine plane, it's even more outrageous. The most chaotic supreme divine plane, Hell, directly follows the laws of nature, where the strong prey on the weak.

The lowest level of the Holy Realm is simply a consumable resource; one batch after another dies, and another batch will appear. The God Realm itself is naturally born, and countless material planes are sent here to die.

In this world, there is no future in being a pure and innocent person; only power is eternal.

However, he is more concerned about one thing now: whether his social circle is too closed off.

So many god-level figures attended the previous banquet; if even one of them had been his friend, we wouldn't have had to wait until now to find out.

It's no wonder those god-level powerhouses recommend these things to complete strangers right away. What if Richard thinks it's a test?

Anyway, he'll find out sooner or later once he becomes a god; there's no need to rush it.

However, what they didn't know was that Richard was really in a hurry for this little bit of time.

If he hadn't reacted in time, he would have already gotten himself into trouble.