Chapter 857 - 412: Supplementary Update in Progress..._2

Chapter 857: Chapter 412: Supplementary Update in Progress..._2

But I still couldn’t resist clenching my fists excitedly, and the smile at the corner of my mouth was impossible to suppress.

A sense of satisfaction and achievement long absent surged within me, a feeling far more thrilling than the joy of harvesting Spirit Stones.

Wen Jiu couldn’t help but express with emotion, "The feeling of working hard for something is truly exhilarating, life seems to have gained meaning at this moment... Suddenly, I’m overcome with the same unreasonable exuberance I felt at twenty!"

Awesome!

Absolutely awesome!

The next moment.

The personal panel popped up.

[Wen Jiu]

[Lifespan: 30/100]

[Realm: Qi Cultivation First Layer 100/100 (Awaiting Cultivation Technique Breakthrough)]

[Cultivation Method: Second Layer of Long Path Technique - Not Initiated (70/200)]

[Skills: Demon-solving Knife Technique (Upper Realm 161/400), Yin-Inviting Technique (Lower Realm 6.5/100)]

[Secondary Profession: Tier One Lower Grade Gu Master (1/500)]

"Creating a single Demon-eating Gu actually made me a Tier One Lower Grade Gu Master!" Wen Jiu rejoiced.

Being a Tier One Lower Grade Gu Master might not be much.

But it signifies that he can now rely on cultivating Gu insects to establish himself in this world, and even enhance his own strength through them.

Yet, Wen Jiu soon calmed down.

After all, this is just the beginning.

The path ahead is still long.

Scoring a goal doesn’t guarantee victory.

"Tomorrow, I’ll first sell this Demon-eating Gu to recoup some costs, and buy myself a good meal as a reward."

Speaking of which.

I haven’t had a decent meal since arriving in this world.

I wonder what Demon Beast Flesh tastes like?

Grilled, perhaps?

Or braised in soy sauce?

Huh?

I’m such a fool, there’s nothing to think about.

Of course, it should be both grilled and braised!

No, wait.

I’ve made money.

Why should I cook?

The next day.

Wen Jiu dissected just one demon and left the butcher shop.

From then on, his visits to the butcher shop would decrease, as he would stop going altogether once the Demon-solving Knife Technique was fully practiced.

Heading back to the Trading Market, Wen Jiu sensed a subtle change in mentality, gaining a sense of calm security.

Perhaps because before, he was buying.

And now, he’s selling.

Buying means you need others.

Selling means you can now offer value.

However, on the way to the trading market, Wen Jiu unexpectedly discovered that the Demon-eating Gu in his Gu Storage Box started fluttering uneasily in front of a Hua Mansion, transmitting a sense of fear to him as its master.

This emotion only appeared when the Demon-eating Gu sensed the presence of demons, evildoers, or Demon Beasts.

Wen Jiu glanced around at the relatively lavish Hua Mansion surroundings.

These were the residences of Mid-stage Qi Cultivation Cultivators.

Some might even be Late Stage.

Could there be demons or evildoers surrounding their residences? But Wen Jiu’s first thought was that someone might be rearing demons.

Yet, he immediately dismissed this thought.

Don’t these Mid-stage Cultivators’ residences have arrays for protection? They wouldn’t leak any aura, and you wouldn’t see anything standing at the entrance.

So it means.

The aura of demons or evildoers isn’t coming from within the residence.

It’s coming from outside the residence!

But there’s still some distance to the Trading Market, isn’t there?

"Damn, could there be demons or evildoers hiding in the shadows?" This thought made Wen Jiu quicken his pace.

Although the probability is low.

It’s not impossible.

Away from the Hua Mansion, the Demon-eating Gu returned to calm, making Wen Jiu breathe a sigh of relief.

Recalling the Demon-eating Gu’s earlier alarm, a bitterness followed in his heart.

Don’t mess with me.

I’ve just begun to have a better life.

Black Water Town isn’t even safe in broad daylight?

Not good.

Next time visiting the Trading Market, I’ll have to detour.

Absolutely avoid that Hua Mansion and minimize danger!

...

Settling his emotions.

Wen Jiu arrived at the trading market, found a booth in the most secluded area, and sat down with the Demon-eating Gu laid out on the stall.

The next step was to wait for customers to come.

For the first time, as a seller observing various Loose Cultivators passing by, Wen Jiu felt a bit emotional, a bit excited.

But when those passing in front of his booth weren’t Qi Cultivation Second Layer, they were Qi Cultivation Third Layer. Seeing him at Qi Cultivation First Layer, and their various looks, Wen Jiu felt anxious. Especially seeing greed in someone’s eyes, his heart leaped to his throat.

Surely not.

I’m just selling a Demon-eating Gu, and you’re targeting me?

Thankfully, the Trading Market doesn’t allow personal fights, so while Wen Jiu was anxious, he wasn’t overly fearful.

Soon.

An Elder Cultivator at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer passed by Wen Jiu’s stall, glanced at the Demon-eating Gu, and then asked, "Four Low-grade Spirit Stones, will you sell?"

Right off the bat.

The market’s lowest price.

"Senior, four and a half?" Wen Jiu tentatively asked.

The Elder Cultivator frowned slightly, seemingly displeased, "Your Demon-eating Gu is of average quality, but considering it’s not easy to cultivate, four and a half it is."

"Thank you, Senior."

Wen Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though he was the seller, why was he still scared?

Soon, the transaction was completed.

The Elder Cultivator left without looking back.

Quickly disappearing into the crowd.

But holding four and a half Low-grade Spirit Stones along with five pieces of Spiritual Sand, Wen Jiu remained still and couldn’t calm down.

Because at this moment, those four and a half Spirit Stones meant so much to him.

This was his first significant gain in the Cultivation Realm. Perhaps in ten or a hundred years, he would reminisce about the Elder Cultivator at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer who was still stingy and haggled over prices, and about his anxiety and slight excitement holding those four and a half Spirit Stones.

It felt just like earning my first paycheck.

Unfortunately, there’s no friend to share the joy or have a drink of cold beer with.

After a long time.

Wen Jiu’s emotions settled.

Calming down led to a self-deprecating laugh, "Didn’t earn a single Spirit Stone, actually lost some Spirit Stones, and yet I’ve been reflecting for so long. Amazing. Someone might think I earned hundreds or thousands of Spirit Stones."

After the self-deprecation.

Wen Jiu stepped away.

...

Of course.

Wen Jiu didn’t leave the Trading Market.

Now that he’s made a sale, the next step is to intensify the cultivation of Demon-eating Gu.

Aim to hatch twenty to thirty Demon-eating Gu within a month, otherwise, there’s no way to earn money.

With a plan in mind, Wen Jiu found a stall selling Demon Blood and bought three pounds of Black Demon Tiger’s blood.

The remaining one and a half were entirely used to buy Demon-eating Gu.

Initially, Wen Jiu also considered buying other Gu to cultivate, to enhance his strength, but those with powerful attacks required one or two Low-grade Spirit Stones. And nurturing them isn’t cheap, leaving Wen Jiu no choice but to abandon the idea.

"It seems like I’ll have to take it slow," Wen Jiu sighed, calming his emotions, ready to go have a good meal to reward his recent hard work.

However.

Walking about, he was captivated by a tantalizing aroma.

Just as Wen Jiu wanted to trace the source of this aroma, he spotted an Ancient Tower not far away, stunningly decorated. Surprised that he hadn’t noticed it before, he saw many Mid-stage Qi Cultivation Cultivators moving in and out.

Entering with anticipation, leaving with satisfaction on their faces.

He could even hear their conversations, discussing the appearances and skills of others.

Listening made Wen Jiu really fired up.

Almost tempted!

Going closer, he saw a red plaque on the tower with the words Joyful Hall.

Before Wen Jiu could react, he saw a scantily clad Female Cultivator passing by, seemingly spotting a prey in him, she waved him over with a teasing smile, "Brother, want to come in and take a seat?"

Wen Jiu hurriedly stepped back.

But couldn’t help examining the Female Cultivator.

With slender curves where needed, and ample where desired, her light gauze attire barely covering her body, almost translucent, revealing glimpses of her snowy skin, tempting blood to boil.

Wen Jiu quickly turned to run away.

As he couldn’t afford the luxury!

The Joyful Hall housed Joyful Female Cultivators, where entering could enhance cultivation, yet each session cost at least ten Low-grade Spirit Stones.

"Next time, I’ll definitely come!"

Leaving behind a promise.

Wen Jiu quickly departed.

Without looking back.

Silently swearing!

Earn a hundred Spirit Stones and come for sure!