[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit-":3,"chapter-ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ten Thousand Laws of the Occult, I Am the Spirit Sovereign",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2356198,4609,"Chapter 15: The Secret Society and the Gathering","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Accompanied by the horrific sound of a chainsaw cutting through flesh, with a few wet thuds, Li Yu’s hands and feet fell to the ground one after another. The stumps were charred black—the unique cauterizing effect of the chainsaw sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was undergoing a mutation and had already snapped his own neck,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he could still hear, see, and feel everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His five senses were doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was supposed to be a benefit, a supernatural ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when suffering injury, it turned into a curse; the terrifying pain overwhelmed Li Yu, nearly causing him to lose consciousness directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could return to my hometown, I could brag about what it feels like to have one's neck snapped and all four limbs severed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pain, an extraordinary kind of pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being stabbed by one's own maid also hurts quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Yu wailed in his heart, the mutation in his body suddenly ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The various abnormalities quickly receded, returning to human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The face in his abdomen, which had been twisted with joy because the host had prepared a series of spiritual dishes, turned directly to anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet instinct still drove it to use its strange power to repair the damaged shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First the snapped neck, then the severed limbs... fine granulation tissue spread out, and soon, Li Yu, who had been lying on the ground like a human stick, possessed a pair of soft, pink little hands and a pair of soft, pink little feet, which quickly matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this process, Li Yu also regained his clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't bother getting up, but instead called out weakly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've let my guests see a joke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hongdou, serve the food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the order came, Hongdou was seen obediently putting away the lethal chainsaw sword and beginning to carry the spiritual dishes already prepared in the kitchen out into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very quickly, as the lids of the various cooking utensils were opened, all sorts of light and strange phenomena filled the entire courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil cultivators had originally been immersed in the cruel way Li Yu dealt with the mutation and possession, but now their attention was drawn away by the spiritual food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhu Mei could not be an exception, let alone them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous complaints and bickering disappeared, replaced by the sounds of eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the wild style of Zhu Mei, most evil cultivators chose to chew slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were all wealthier than Jiao Qing and Sun Sanniang, they didn't have many opportunities to eat spiritual food; firstly, it was expensive, and secondly, there weren't many places that could provide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Places like the Garuda Restaurant in the East District or the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Restaurant in the West District—they didn't even have the qualifications to go to the higher floors, and even if they barely managed to get up there, they had to bear unknown risks, such as accidentally offending some high-sequence powerhouse and being slaughtered on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such things were all too common in Wanfu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also why, when Li Yu said he could cook spiritual food and sent out invitations, they agreed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the evil cultivator guests ate happily, Li Yu, lying on the kitchen floor, couldn't help but feel a surge of joy as he looked at his field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third Truth Bubble was full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth bubble, which was even larger, was also lit up and had gained a little charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I have two Truth Bubbles, it means I can use the power of [Analyze All Things] twice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second and third ones must be larger in turn; they should cover more time and a wider range.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first goal has been achieved, now let's try the second.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu could still think calmly, but in reality, he had little time left; it was incredibly urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experience and sensations he had just gone through verified that his previous hypothesis was slightly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of times he could borrow the power of the \"dish-person\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It likely wouldn't be as many as three or four times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Forbidden Egg only had instinct and couldn't know that Li Yu was toying with it, such violent fluctuations could cause it to react at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu believed he could use it one more time, but by the third time, he feared there would be no good outcome—either he would be completely possessed, or the Forbidden Egg, unable to bear the disturbance, would choose to perish together, ignoring the weakness caused by excessive depletion to forcibly break out of his abdomen and seek the next host.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu had to find a [Path of God] suitable for himself as soon as possible to solve the trouble once and for all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, there was a very suitable opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, as the Forbidden Egg fell into a deep sleep again, Li Yu’s shell was fully repaired; although he was very weak, moving normally was no longer an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the evil cultivators had also finished eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could settle the bill and leave, Li Yu stepped forward with a pale face, still not forgetting to maintain his persona; he looked a bit embarrassed but still said stiffly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neighbors, please hold on for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides this private kitchen of spiritual food, I also intend to provide you all with a place for gatherings and trading where you can exchange what you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guarantee it will be secret, with no one to disturb us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Yu finished speaking, he pointed to the storage room, which was wrapped in iron chains covered with forbidden talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any suspense, the group of evil cultivators almost all wore contemptuous smiles upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you're almost dead, and you're still thinking about expanding your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you don't die, you run a restaurant with guests coming and going; isn't it ridiculous to talk about secrecy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu was waiting for these very questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the opportunity to cough a few times, clutching his shriveled stomach, and then said bluntly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My private kitchen will adopt a strict secret society system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a newcomer wants to join, they must have the consent of more than half of the members, otherwise there will never be new members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two sentences were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Zhu Mei, all the evil cultivators showed expressions of surprise and interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A secret society system wasn't exactly fresh, but for an organizer who could cook extraordinary spiritual food to do this was a first. Didn't this mean that in the future, Li Yu would become their exclusive chef?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temptation suddenly became much greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every \"spiritual food chef\" in Wanfu City was a rare talent; unless one was a big shot, it was impossible to enjoy exclusive treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their expected expressions, Li Yu added more weight:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you all agree, every private banquet from now on will be discounted by forty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, fifty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, what are you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the discount magic treasure was brought out, everyone was moved, and their emotions were immediately stirred by Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could continue to hesitate or question, Li Yu suddenly took out three strange objects at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the Filthy Boning Knife, the Highly Toxic Brain Matter, and the Human Skin Scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face full of struggle and reluctance, which then turned into a look of having nothing to lose, he said frankly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am willing to initiate the first trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Shu_Ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These three items all come from the [Forbidden God Sect]. Holding this knife allows one to possess extraordinary blade techniques; this brain matter is highly toxic, and a single drop can kill hundreds; this human skin scroll records a 'Song of the Dish-Person,' and constant recitation can create a spiritual connection with that Forbidden God...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, I possess a recipe for the Dish-Person Secret Medicine, which can also be traded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I seek are strange objects or secret techniques that can suppress or devour the Forbidden Egg in my abdomen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, it must not make me lose my extraordinary culinary skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Yu finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In everyone's minds, the rather shocking scene they had just seen came to mind almost simultaneously: in order to resist possession, he didn't hesitate to snap his own neck and had even ordered his mechanical maid to saw off his own limbs alive should a mutation occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few ruthless people with similarly unhealthy mentalities, the remaining evil cultivators all thought they couldn't do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, after hearing Li Yu's thoughts and his request for the first trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone realized the truth, and the same lament arose in their hearts:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid is struggling to survive, trying to fight for his life, but he is inevitably too naive. He wants the power of the dish-person but doesn't want to become a cannibalistic demon—is there such a good thing in the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, whether he is naive or not is irrelevant. This matter indeed has many benefits. Before he dies, I can eat a few more meals of spiritual food, and at a fifty percent discount at that. The secret society system can also guarantee secret transactions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not a loss, not a loss at all; it's a huge profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These thoughts even occurred to Zhu Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was the first to respond to Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This master of the Pig Temple suddenly gave a chuckle, showing an appreciative look, sized Li Yu up and down, and then said with a look of regret:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pity, what a pity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I haven't checked yet, I, Old Pig, am certain that you, kid, have the root of wisdom. If you weren't already parasitized by the Forbidden Egg, I would definitely convert you to my Buddhist sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm truly curious, if someone as decisive, ruthless, and intelligent as you became a demonic monk, what kind of head would you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fox? A wolf? Or a rat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, Zhu Mei walked straight toward the storage room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't say it directly, his action represented his agreement to Li Yu's request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the strongest leading the way, the other evil cultivator guests also smiled and followed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, the ten people, feeling they had taken a great advantage, teased Li Yu one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's really hard on you, kid; you must have racked your brains to stay alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, we also have our own exclusive spiritual chef.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, if you can trade for a wonder-item that saves your life, I suggest you keep offering discounts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would have thought that the man-eating couple Jiao Qing and Sun Sanniang could raise a child who would rather die than eat people? It is truly a great rarity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brain matter, was it Jiao Qing's, or Sun Sanniang's?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to these triumphant laughs, Li Yu was also in an excellent mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important, the most urgent second goal was about to be achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greatest reliance was the golden finger that followed him from his rebirth, capable of analyzing all things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to put it into practice, Li Yu needed to create the opportunity himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious gathering!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four words sounded easy to manage, but in reality, they were extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every evil cultivator was incredibly cautious in their daily life, because those who were not careful were already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting them to join a secret society and exchange goods with others was extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through step-by-step guidance, Li Yu had completely eliminated the sense of threat he posed, positioning himself as the evil cultivators' exclusive spirit chef, and making them feel they were getting a great bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after he added the line \"I cannot lose my extraordinary culinary skills,\" which directly facilitated this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether Li Yu truly thought this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very simple: if he could find a path of divinity suitable for himself and resolve the forbidden egg in his belly, he would not care if his extraordinary culinary skills were lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even thinking about how to safely leave Wanfu City and go live in the peaceful and prosperous Three Kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What comes next is the time for my harvest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hope these evil cultivators don't disappoint me; at the very least, let them bring a few more secret medicine formulas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As this thought stirred, Li Yu's gaze landed on his own retinas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two fully charged Truth Bubbles were flickering with an intoxicating iridescence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2107,"2026-06-21T04:11:00.205Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","218be75d08566c91518d759f5efb6197ab5d47639825392975ccb2a68473c7a2","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-16","ten-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--chapter-14",427,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ften-thousand-laws-of-the-occult-i-am-the-spirit--cover.jpg"]