Chapter 1529: Acknowledging a Master

Acknowledging a Master

Jian Changsheng had nothing.

Without talent, without background, the only things he could trade with Bai Qi were his soul and body in his next life... He was betting his self in the next life to exchange for reaching the peak in this life.

To Bai Qi, this was indeed the best choice. After all, he truly had no hope in this life. If Chen Ling could Reboot the World, then he would have another chance to start over... And next time, he could directly possess a body.

This was indeed a pretty good trade.

"I can help you," Bai Qi slowly said after a long time.

Before Jian Changsheng could even show a look of joy, Bai Qi spoke again:

"However, this general is currently only a remnant thought, without enough Killing Intent to assist you internally... If you want to break through, you can only forcefully draw in external Killing Intent and use it to temper yourself..."

"External Killing Intent..." Jian Changsheng seemed to realize something. "The Ancient Vault of the Military Path?"

"Correct... But this general will tell you in advance that this is an extremely painful and difficult process. It's even possible that you will be left with not even bones remaining, becoming an Annihilated Soul during this process... If you die, this general will not be held responsible, and our trade will still proceed."

Bai Qi's conditions could be said to be quite harsh, even extremely unequal. Not only did it not guarantee that Jian Changsheng could survive, but even if he couldn't withstand the pressure and died, the Jian Changsheng of the next life would still become Bai Qi's appendage... And the only thing Bai Qi paid in this process was just a "method."

But Jian Changsheng still nodded through gritted teeth without much hesitation:

"Okay, I promise you!"

"Since that's the case, then swear an oath to the Bai Qi Command Tablet... This is an item this general created using the Dao Foundation of the Military Path as material. Even if the world reboots, as long as the Ancient Vault of the Military Path exists in the next world, and as long as your soul and mine are close, the oath will still take effect."

With a casual toss, Bai Qi threw that command tablet to Jian Changsheng's feet.

He paused for a moment and added:

"Regardless of the process, since this general will personally teach you, from now on, you can be considered half a student of this general..."

"In a moment, after you finish swearing the oath..."

"Perform the formal bow of acknowledging a master to this general."

...

"Cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck——da~~~"

"Cluck cluck da~~~"

Chen Ling drowsily opened his eyes, and a series of loud, clear hen clucks leisurely drifted into his ears.

The dim, yellow sunset sprinkled over the Bridge Underpass, plating the flowing river water with a layer of golden gauze. Chen Ling slowly sat up. Looking outside through the crude cardboard and the creaking "roof beams," proud hens were strutting past with their heads held high and chests puffed out...

"This is..."

Chen Ling rubbed his eyes, only then confirming that he wasn't dreaming.

Wasn't this Jin Fugui's "real estate"?

How did he end up here?

He got off the broken bed that seemed like it would fall apart in the next moment and staggered outside. Although he had already awakened, he was still a bit dizzy. His whole brain felt as if it had been drained dry, weakness and exhaustion filling his body and mind.

"What's going on? The dignified General Jian, how can you not even catch a single fish?!"

"You... I... You wait until my injuries are completely healed!"

"Cut the crap. Let me tell you, business is business. Even blood brothers have to settle accounts clearly. The few of you have been staying here for free for so many days. If you don't catch a few more fish for me to improve our meals... hmph hmph..."

"Hey, you Jin Fugui, what can you do if I just don't catch any?"

"I'll spread the word that the 6-series members are just a bunch of freeloaders! Let's see if you still want your face!"

"You...!!"

"Hurry up and work. If you don't catch ten fish today, you're not allowed to eat!"

"No, why aren't you managing Clubs?! Why can he lie in the dirt, while I have to work like an ox or horse?!"

"He already paid for his meals, a whole Silver Coin! Do you have money?"

"I... Clubs, can you help me pay too?"

"Spades, I have no more money QAQ..."

"..."

Under the setting sun, Jin Fugui was holding a foxtail grass he picked up from who knows where, using it as a whip, smacking itpapapapaon Jian Changsheng's bandage-wrapped body. Although it did almost no damage, it was extremely insulting.

Jian Changsheng gritted his teeth, not in a position to lash out. He could only roll up his pant legs, step into the water, and earnestly try to catch fish.

Seeing Chen Ling walking over from afar, everyone froze.

"Hearts? You're awake?"

"Red King, My Lord~!! Oh my, why did you come over personally? I was just preparing to grill some fish and send it over to you in a bit, hahaha..."

"??? Good on you, Jin Fugui! So I'm the only Pushover, right!"

Chen Ling chatted with them somewhat blankly for a few sentences. Only then did he learn that five days had already passed since they came out of the Ancient Vault of the Ghost Path.

Among the 6-series members, the first to awaken was the least injured Jiang Xiaohua. After confirming that the others were not in life-threatening danger, he found a place to bury himself. The second to awaken was Jian Changsheng. After waking up, he was dragged to work like an ox or horse. Before his injuries were completely healed, he was out in the field working; catching fish, tilling soil, feeding chickens, he almost did it all.

Chen Ling was the third to wake up. And Sun Bumian, who had consumed a massive amount of the Power of Samsara, was still sleeping.

"Is Red King, My Lord, hungry? There are quite a lot of ingredients; how about we have some hotpot?"

As Jin Fugui spoke, he pointed to a corner to the side. A pile of ingredients was stacked there; from rice, flour, grain, and oil to pork and beef, they had everything.

Chen Ling was stunned. "Aren't you out of money? Where did you get so many ingredients?"

"Oh, speaking of which, it's strange. Lately, every day when I go out to beg and come back, I find some extra wild ingredients... um... and some wild medicines. I don't know who sent them over."

"I've tested them; they're not poisonous," Jiang Xiaohua's muffled voice sounded from the dirt.

Chen Ling stared blankly at these things for a long time. As if realizing something, his gaze turned towards a certain direction, his expression somewhat complex.

"You guys eat first; I need to go out for a bit."

Although Chen Ling was also hungry, he waved his hand and walked straight towards another street.

"Be careful going out. Right now, the Tianshu Domain... is a bit more chaotic than expected," Jin Fugui kindly reminded.

"Got it."

Chen Ling's Spiritual Power hadn't completely recovered yet, so naturally, he wouldn't take risks.

He passed through remote and narrow streets, casually arriving at an unmanned corner, and softly spoke:

"Come out."

As Chen Ling's voice fell, a shadow-like figure quietly stood up from the shadows in the corner... From the looks of it, she hadn't been here from the start, but had been following Chen Ling all the way from the direction of the Bridge Underpass.

No... Even when Chen Ling was in a coma, she had been secretly guarding him. Even Jin Fugui and the others hadn't discovered her existence.

"This lowly woman, Liu Qingyan, greets Red King, My Lord." Liu Qingyan lifted the hem of her skirt and spoke respectfully.