As dawn broke, Yu Ling, soaking wet and lying in a pool of blood, finally had a good night's sleep and was able to recount the events that had happened the night she had been transported there.
He was first targeted and killed by the martial arts world, but after escaping by trickery, he was encountered by Wei Hongyuan and brought to Fang Yuan.
He sneaked away from Fang Yuan, picked up an identity token, and was then defeated by Chi Yue, who came to silence him.
After finally convincing the other party not to kill him, he officially joined the Blood Shadow Pavilion, only to be brutally tortured by the petty Sun.
It's only been one night.
How could the excitement feel like it spanned an entire century?
Yu-Ling said she was very tired.
[Host, the Gu worms are supposed to be ineffective against you, so why are you letting this old man bully you? It's infuriating!]
The system saw that the host had moved and knew that the person had woken up, so it finally asked the question that had been on its mind for a long time.
"Wow, that's unusual, you've got a brain now?"
Seeing that no one was around, Yu Ling, disregarding her unhealed wounds, twisted her body and moved to a dry spot on the ground beside her, finding a more comfortable position to lie down in. She thought to herself,
"The reason why Chi Yue lowered his guard against me is simply because he is more skilled in martial arts than me and has more confidence. But there is no second Chi Yue in the Sun family. If I don't pretend to be manipulated, I'm afraid I will be hit with a knife instead of a whip."
Unlike the previous two mission worlds, this place emphasizes working in groups. Every character has a bunch of accomplices and henchmen. Offending one of them might be okay, but if you offend too many, there's nowhere to hide. Even if you're hiding deep in the mountains, they'll probably still find you.
He's here to survive, not to fight. It's too much trouble to rack his brains over that. He might as well lie down and let them do whatever they want with him. That way, they won't kill him.
Didn't you see him have a good talk session? The guy surnamed Sun didn't incite Chi Yue to kill anyone, but instead wanted to secretly take revenge?
The human mind has always been so strange.
Unlike the yokai, if a strong yokai is provoked by a weak one, they will crush the ugly ones if they can, and keep the good-looking ones as spoils of war. They can also be directly objectified and given as gifts among the yokai, which is simple and brutal.
Moreover, he didn't wrong himself.
The lashes I received yesterday on this possessing body were the same as the lashes I received on the human skin clothes he was wearing.
Although it was a little painful due to the possession, for a tree spirit like Yu Ling who was frequently struck by lightning, it was no different from accidentally scratching an itch and hurting herself; in fact, it was somewhat pleasant.
I wonder what tricks that old man will pull today. It must be exhausting to act all that pained yet resilient. I hope he'll just stop for now.
"System, check if there are any medicines in the store that can be eaten as food."
Without special energy, one cannot make fasting pills/nutrient solutions. Yu Ling's physical body had been starving for a long time. She thought that the Sun family was so wealthy that they would provide her with meals, but instead, she was met with a beating.
He shouldn't get beaten up halfway through today, and then his stomach starts growling instead of him yelling. That would be so embarrassing for him, and he wouldn't be able to continue the performance.
【Okay, host, let me see~】
The system panel popped up, and while browsing through it, it was simultaneously projected to Yu Ling for viewing.
[There are no medicines with this function, host. However, there is a cultivation technique called the Longevity Turtle Breathing Technique, which can reduce the body's need for external substances. Although it cannot be eaten, it can slow down the onset of hunger.]
Yu Ling looked at the price.
500 survival points.
It's probably because it lacks offensive capabilities and isn't very useful for survival, so it's sold cheaply.
Upon opening the details page, Yu Ling discovered that all the cultivation techniques were labeled as "you'll learn it as soon as you buy it," meaning there was no need to learn it yourself. Moreover, this particular cultivation technique didn't require internal energy to activate, and it could be used even in other worlds, making it seem like a great deal.
[Host, host, please buy one, host. It's very cheap, please buy one~ I don't want to see you so sad, host. I don't want to buy a body in this world~ Don't be stingy, host~]
Seeing that Yu Ling seemed interested, the system also began to encourage her. Stimulating host consumption is the duty of every system. Only by enjoying the convenience brought by survival points will hosts be more motivated to do tasks.
"Then let's buy it."
Yu Ling clicked to buy, and her survival points balance dropped by 500 points. At the same time, she gained a cultivation technique from the main god who had imparted it to her soul.
Produced by the Supreme God, it is indeed of the highest quality. This Longevity Breathing Method can regulate the human body through regular breathing, thereby reducing daily metabolism and prolonging life.
It would be very difficult to pass on this technique. One must change the rhythm and frequency of breathing at all times, and even control the heartbeat. Putting aside everything else, how can a human being control his heartbeat?
If it weren't for the fact that ordering a skill-related item from the shop would instantly max out the proficiency level, even someone as strong as Yu Ling wouldn't dare guarantee that she could learn it quickly.
Yu Ling had already begun practicing the Longevity Turtle Breathing Technique on her own, and she felt that the wounds on her body were starting to heal. It even had a slow self-healing effect, which was really worthwhile.
[Host, how are you feeling? The items from the Supreme God are all pretty good~ When we go to a higher-level world in the future, the shop might refresh with divine items that can grant rebirth. At that time, the host will also have the chance to be resurrected. Aren't you looking forward to it~]
I don't expect this kind of item to be very expensive; I can't afford it.
Yu Ling had no confidence in his ability to make money. At this time, he naturally had no idea that he would one day become the number one tycoon on the wealth list in the Main God Space!
Of course, that's all in the future.
At present, Yu Ling is just a beginner survivor.
It was still early, so Yu Ling took another nap. Suddenly, the door was rudely opened with a bang, and he finally saw the belated arrival of Butler Li, along with two familiar burly men beside him.
As soon as Butler Li entered, he went straight to the point. He first had someone untie Yu Ling, and it was unclear what he was going to do next.
With her hands finally freed from their restraints, Yu Ling rubbed the marks on her wrists. She wasn't afraid at all. With the Longevity Turtle Breathing Technique constantly running, how could she be afraid of his little tricks killing her?
"Young Master Mo, did you sleep well last night?"
It's pretty good, but the floor is a bit uncomfortable on my butt.
"Don't be afraid, we'll try something new today, we won't use the whip."
Oh? I'm really looking forward to it.
Yu Ling kept complaining in her heart, acting as the straight man, without saying a word.
It's a good thing that Steward Li couldn't hear Yu Ling's thoughts, otherwise he would have been furious.
Butler Li reached out and pulled Yu Ling up from the ground. He then casually moved a chair over and made her sit down, while he himself sat opposite her. The two were separated only by a wooden table.
Butler Li gave a wink to the burly man next to him, who immediately placed a package on the table and unfolded it. Inside were rows of knives, pliers, scissors, clips, boards, needles, and other obviously bizarre items of various sizes.
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