63. Heaven-Covering Formation, Five Blessings Formation

Upon entering the courtyard, I found the night deep and all was quiet. What a rare moment of peace!

I noticed something amiss with my attributes, so I checked. My kill points had increased. And then, there were a few more items at the item exchange.

Heavenly King's Heart-Nourishing Pill, Life-Regenerating Pill. You can exchange for both! That's great!

"What?! It's tripled in price, 150,000 kill points! Those middlemen are making way too much profit. Where's their conscience? If I can't afford it, I'm not even looking."

Then, Dragon Blood Rice Seeds, 10,000 Kill Points! 'Are you sure? I want to exchange all my Dragon Blood Rice for Kill Points?' Thinking about it, that's impossible! That's really shady!

One acre of Dragon Blood Rice Spirit Land yields 50,000 Kill Points. That's great! It's probably exactly the number of seeds in the jade bottle!

Then, an additional formation attribute was added, along with two bonus formations: the Sky-Covering Formation and the Five Blessings Formation! The Sky-Covering Formation can conceal an area. Only the owner of the formation can view it or upgrade it.

"This is great! This is just in time. Now when I'm out in the wild with people... Ugh, when I've planted dragon's blood rice... Ah, I can finally relax!"

I'm overjoyed! The Five Blessings Formation, a battle formation! The Five Blessings Formation is activated, currently at level one! The next upgrade requires one million kill points.

First, a double kill – (fixed and cannot be upgraded).

Secondly, comprehension improves by 10%.

Third, it improves bone density by 10%.

Fourth, one's fortune will increase by 10%.

Fifth, its strength has increased by 20%.

The double strike was repeated, leaving everyone stunned. This was a battle formation; it worked with a thousand men, what about ten thousand? And this talent, this comprehension, this good fortune!

All of this requires immense luck. Without sufficient fortune, one's fate is fraught with hardship! Without sufficient innate talent, one's potential is limited! Without sufficient comprehension, all hope is lost! There's still a 20% chance of increasing one's strength.

At this moment, I feel the power of this magic array! I mustn't let my mind wander! My swordsmanship, mental cultivation, and weapon all urgently need kill points to improve.

With a broadsword on his shoulder, he leaped into the air, riding the wind, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

"Did you see anyone pass by?" That night, the city's security office arranged for men to patrol. They carried specially made torches and wore warm rabbit fur armor—only worn for street patrols. At their waists, they carried a finely forged iron sword!

Except for a few guesthouses that stayed open all night, the surrounding area was pitch black. Huangtu County is gradually becoming more prosperous. But even the night market has long since closed up shop and people are resting. The night is never truly safe!

The other two quickly looked around but found nothing.

The person who had just spoken quickly said, "Maybe I'm seeing things. The gang has been offering a lot more benefits lately. I'm afraid of losing this job. A lot of people are trying to get in through connections!"

"Yes, I've heard that too. They've been much stricter with hiring lately. They won't accept anyone who doesn't have a clean record. There are also some tests to be done," said another person holding a torch.

"You're all behind the times. Let me tell you, we can't call ourselves a gang anymore. From now on, we'll be called a police station. It'll be a proper job."

Moreover, it's said that our children might get free education! That's why so many people have been rushing to come in recently after hearing the news. 'The third person wore exquisite animal skin shoes, much warmer than the standard shoes from the other two police stations.' He said with a hint of pride and mystery.

"Brother Tiger, is this true? Is the information accurate?"

"That's almost certainly true. That's why so many people want to come in lately!" Brother Tiger nodded confidently. Then he continued, "So we need to patrol even more carefully. Recently, we've increased the pay and improved the benefits, and we've even given out two sets of clothes. That's almost worth a tael of silver!"

The other two were thinking the same thing. If the news was true, they needed to get their relatives to join as soon as possible!

He Chen quickly arrived at the City God Temple, about ten zhang away. In this county, there were still quite a few people who came to worship at the City God Temple. The City God, the City God, is under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate and the prefect in the human world.

The underworld is naturally governed by the City God, who is ordained through official channels. Otherwise, it's inhabited by wild gods, ghosts, or wild beasts. Therefore, never enter an unauthorized temple!

Why do no evil spirits come to devour people's souls in this bustling city? Because the City God's incense is always burning brightly, indicating his great power. Naturally, these evil spirits would never return.

The City God Temple in front of me was rather dilapidated. The roof tiles were almost worn out. The area in front of the gate was relatively clean, though. The ground was uneven and pitted. The paint on the walls was peeling off.

Before they even got close, the White Impermanence, who had previously been associated with the Black and White Impermanence, saw He Chen. Upon seeing He Chen, he noticed his energy and vitality were even more vigorous now!

Moreover, he seemed to dare not look directly at him. This was because He Chen had only recently broken through, and his aura was already that of a seventh-level Martial King. If he were to unleash his full power now, this White Impermanence would probably be reduced to ashes.

At this moment, inside the City God Temple, a man slowly walked out. He wore chainmail and a general's hat, and carried a cold iron spear. He was almost six feet tall, with a long beard, and looked to be in his fifties; he was presumably the owner of the City God Temple.

His face remained expressionless as he looked at the newcomer. He clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Your Majesty, it is an honor to have you here. I am deeply sorry for not greeting you properly; I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

"King Martial!" Bai Wuchang exclaimed in surprise. They had only met a short while ago, and he was definitely not King Martial then. And now, in just a few days, he had become King Martial.

After thinking for a moment, He Chen took out the Patrol Commander's Token from his spatial ring. Upon seeing the token, the City God immediately relaxed a little.

He tentatively began, "I suppose you are the newly appointed Chief of Police. Welcome, welcome. I am the local City God, surnamed Yang, my given name is best left unmentioned, I'm just a nobody."

Bai Wuchang immediately approached the City God and whispered an explanation. The City God nodded in understanding and said, "So it's Lord He! Lord He, please come in and have a seat. This place is simple; please forgive my inconvenience!"

It turns out he was the person the Black and White Impermanence had mentioned before; he slaughtered an entire street! And recently, the number of worshippers has increased considerably.

Upon entering, a statue of the City God stood in the very center, holding a large spear and resembling the City God himself. On either side stood the Black and White Impermanence, one wielding chains and the other a thunder hammer! Below them were several other unidentified figures.

The interior wasn't particularly opulent; the tables and chairs were rather old, and the floor was uneven. A wisp of smoke still lingered in the incense burner, but it was directed towards the statue of the City God! Was this a coincidence or something strange?

Moreover, the statue of Yang Chenghuang is damaged in many places, with small patches of paint chipped off. No wonder his clothes look old!

After we were seated, Bai Wuchang brought us tea.

Looking at He Chen as if he were a monster, she thought to herself, "You're a Martial King, and just a few days ago you were pretending to know nothing, deceiving my feelings. Thank goodness we're really subordinates of the City God, otherwise you would have beaten us to death!"

He muttered to himself, but dared not say a word.

"Is this tea real?" A sense of surprise arose within me as I looked at the steaming hot tea.