Saibot didn’t immediately pay attention to the things for sale in the shop. Rather, he first took a look at the people in the surroundings who came to shop.
There were a total of seven people. Some were browsing through the items for sale, some had their heads lowered as they contemplated, and some were bargaining. Two among them, one skinny and one fat, seemed to be part of a group.
The fat guy had a rotund figure, while the skinny guy had a horse-like face.
Their attitudes were unyielding, and spirit energy fluctuations that weren’t weak radiated from them. One of them was currently scolding the little girl as though he was very unsatisfied with her answers.
As the little girl anxiously apologized, Saibot began to check out the merchandise in the shop.
Things were the same as what he had guessed. This place was a general goods shop. There were alchemy pills, weapons, clothes, food, etc. They had everything.
Hence, he retracted his gaze and walked to the counter. He then calmly spoke as he looked at the shopkeeper who had an indifferent expression when he smoked a pipe.
"How are the white pills sold?" Saibot inquired.
"The white pills are limited, so we only sell five of them per day. There are still two pills remaining in the quota today. Each pill costs 10 spirit coins," replied the shopkeeper, lifting his brows and giving Saibot a somewhat friendlier glance, perhaps because he recognized Saibot as the youth who had fought against the beasts the day before.
Despite mentally preparing himself for the price, Saibot couldn't help but frown slightly upon hearing it.
His savings after these few years amounted to at most 20 to 30 spirit coins. However, the piercing pain from the mutation point on his arm didn't make him hesitate.
He carefully counted out 20 spirit coins from his leather pouch and handed them to the shopkeeper.
Taking the coins, the shopkeeper retrieved a sack from a cabinet and tossed it to Saibot. Opening the sack, Saibot found two white-colored alchemy pills inside. However, upon closer inspection, he noticed that some parts of the surface layer of the pills had
Turning to see who had made the attempt on him, Saibot coldly observed the scavenger with a horse face, who had been berating the little girl earlier, standing there with an astonished expression. Meanwhile, the scavenger with a rotund body blocked the entrance, grinning with yellow teeth.
"They are Rock Head and Centuriox from the Crimson Tale Team!" someone in the shop exclaimed.
"This kid should be someone Litcht brought back. Lightning Arrow and Crimson Tale have always been against each other, so I won’t participate in your matters. However, don’t waste too much time as I’m still running a business," the shopkeeper stated indifferently.
As the two Fire Possoms attempted to intimidate Saibot, he remained composed, silently evaluating his options. The spirit fluctuations from the two indicated they were around the second level. He was confident he could handle one of them, but if they cooperated, it would take longer. Moreover, starting a fight in the downtown area could attract unwanted attention.
Without revealing his thoughts, Saibot calmly glanced at the scavenger with a horse face and then reached into his sack without hesitation. Tossing it to the scavenger, he turned his attention to the rotund scavenger blocking the entrance, laughing complacently.
After exchanging a few words, Saibot left the shop, while the Fire Possoms swaggered out, laughing uproariously.
Unnoticed by anyone, Saibot followed them stealthily, patiently observing their actions. Time passed, and as the sky darkened, Rock Head and Centuriox separated.
As Centuriox made his way into the murky and ominous outskirts of the campsite, Saibot seized the perfect opportunity to carry out his plan. With a calculated and swift approach, he took down Centuriox in one fell swoop, ensuring that there would be no witnesses to his nefarious actions. The darkness acted as a cover for Saibot's misdeeds, allowing him to carry out the act without detection or interruption. It was a ruthless move on Saibot's part, but he knew that it was necessary to achieve his ultimate goal.
After taking what he needed from Centuriox's belongings, Saibot departed, leaving no trace behind. Unbeknownst to him, two figures emerged from the darkness at the scene of Centuriox's demise - an extraordinary old man and his servant.
Observing Saibot's departure, the old man expressed admiration for Saibot's capabilities and resolved to keep an eye on him.
Meanwhile, Saibot continued on his path, his actions unnoticed by those around him as he moved with purpose and determination.
In March, despite the return of spring, the weather still retained a chilliness that lingered in the air. While the cold didn't bother Saibot much if he had just left the forbidden zone, lingering outside for too long would seep into his bones, especially during the chilly nights when the icy breeze felt particularly heavy.
As he made his way through the campsite during the night, Saibot encountered some wild dogs, their teeth bared as they approached him. However, a stern glare from him seemed to make them sense the scent of blood and they slinked away quietly. Continuing on his path, Saibot eventually arrived behind a house in the central ring area and crouched in the darkness, observing a large house in the distance where Rock Head had gone.
Patiently waiting to see if Rock Head would emerge during the night, Saibot remained motionless despite the cold seeping into his body. Unbeknownst to him, Old Master Utopia and his servant observed from a rooftop nearby, intrigued by Saibot's actions.
After an hour passed without any activity from Rock Head, Saibot decided to leave and circle the surroundings to ensure he wasn't being followed. Satisfied that he was alone, he returned to Litcht's courtyard and settled back into his house, contemplating his next move.
Inspecting the items he obtained from Centuriox, Saibot found mostly miscellaneous belongings and a handful of spirit coins.
He carefully counted the coins before examining the white pills Centuriox had. Noticing their poor quality, Saibot hesitantly decided to consume one of them to test its effectiveness.
Feeling a warm sensation spreading through his body and a reduction in the piercing pain from his mutation point, Saibot concluded that the pill was indeed effective.
He consumed another one, experiencing similar results, including a sense of coolness and enhanced speed and strength.
Deciding to save the remaining pills for later, Saibot placed them in his pouch and began to cultivate. As the night passed silently, Saibot opened his eyes the next morning and prepared to head out again.
Passing by a clothing shop in the cold, Saibot couldn't help but halt his steps and gaze at the thick, clean clothes on display. After a moment's hesitation, he entered the shop, where he overheard the shopkeeper instructing a new staff member to hang the custom-made clothes in front for sale, dismissing concerns about customers returning to collect their orders in the future.
The shopkeeper waved his hands impatiently, and the assistant scurried into the back hall. Shortly afterward, before Saibot could even make a choice, the assistant returned carrying a bundle of clothes. Hanging them up swiftly, Saibot's eyes immediately fixed on a deep-colored inner-fur leather jacket—a custom-made item abandoned by its original buyer.By the time it took to burn an incense stick, Saibot emerged from the shop, clad in the deep-colored jacket. Despite its oversized appearance on his small frame, he felt a warmth that surpassed his previous attire, making him content despite the mismatched appearance.Although eager to search for Rock Head, Saibot paused when he heard a commotion outside the campsite. Fire Possoms poured out, drawn by the arrival of a convoy of horse carriages, likely traders or buyers of the seven-leaf grass used in white pill concoction. Despite the spectacle, Saibot's focus remained on Rock Head, whom he followed discreetly.As the bustling market
In the east of Hayami Continent, under a dark sky, Lightning Arrow boomed and red lightning flashed. Blood-colored rain fell on a ruined city. Among the wreckage, a cold Saibot watched a vulture. He quickly took it down and moved on, not bothered by the eerie scene. He passed broken shops and corpses, his destination - a medical store. The moment he knocked on the door, he passed out. A few hours later... "Ack, where am I?" Saibot looked around. As if on cue, an old man entered the room. "Good, you're awake." It was at this moment that his memories resurfaced causing him to experience a severe migraine. Saibot winced in pain as he grabbed his head. Flashes of the incident from 3 days ago resurfaced... "I remember now." He uttered wearing a grim expression. The volcano erupted, followed by an earthquake and a series of tornados... "I hid in a cave and watched as the sky split apart followed by a pair of gigantic purple eyes appeared on the sky. The next thing that happe
After an unknown amount of time, the popping sounds in Saibot’s body intensified and a lot of impurities within his body flowed out of the pores of his entire body.A spark of excitement lit up Saibot’s face. He stood and punched out, making a whooshing sound.Due to the small size of the cave, he couldn’t test his speed well. But punching made him feel stronger all over. "That Loranzo guy was right." Loranzo was a boxer whom Saibot noticed during his jThen, he rolled up his left sleeve.When he saw a tiny black dot there, Saibot took a deep breath, trying to calm down.“So, this is the first level of Qi Condensation!”He remembered what Yandu said. The dot meant he was starting to use Qi. There would be more dots as he got better.Touching the dot, Saibot felt excited about getting stronger. He looked outside, eager to try his speed at dawn.But soon, he felt suspicious. He went closer to the entrance and listened.It was still dark outside, but there were no strange noises.That n
They persevered until dusk, after which they departed from the city and established their encampment in an outdoor locale. The tents were promptly erected with some individuals opting to share while most preferred their own. They ignited incense and dispersed powder around the perimeters of their respective shelters.As it soon turned dark, they retired for the night. Solely Captain Litcht extended a benevolent gesture towards Saibot by providing him with a sleeping bag."The scent of the incense wards off wild beasts whilst the powder repels any peculiar entities that may lurk about. You rendered assistance today, hence Bam shall not trouble you as long as I am present. This location is secure.""The incense keeps beasts away, and the powder keeps weird things away. You helped today, so Bam won't bother you as long as I'm here. It's safe here."After he finished, he went into his tent. Saibot remained silent, casting a gaze towards the encampment of Captain Litcht before settling i
“They aren’t cultivators, but the viciousness when they fought, their grasp of timing, as well as their indifferent attitude toward death in critical moments allowed their killing prowess to be enhanced.”Even dealing with two at once might work, but facing three together would likely be too much. This realization made him more careful.As they got closer to the outside world, Saibot noticed the scavengers getting more relaxed. They started chatting and joking, except for Captain Litcht, who stayed quiet. Saibot wondered who he was, but he stayed cautious as they approached the edge of the forbidden zone. He kept his distance from the group and listened carefully to their talk.When it got dark, Saibot felt warm and looked around. He saw they were leaving the cold, desolate area behind and entering the outside world. It was still nighttime, but it felt different. Stars filled the sky, and there were normal sounds of animals, like a rabbit watching them from a distance.The change ma
"Firstly, achieve Foundation Building by the age of 15 years, becoming a rarely-seen heaven chosen. Secondly, pay 300,000 jun* worth of spirit coins and purchase a migration quota from Purple Earth, Vein, or the Litu Sect.”“Thirdly, make an outstanding contribution in alchemy for the human race. Fourthly, be taken in as a personal disciple by one of the great clans from Purple Earth, or by one of the Vein’s peak lords*, or the Litu Sect’s sect master.”“Oh, there’s a fifth way, which is to become a treasure nurturer. Think about it. Which method is suitable for you?”All the scavengers fell silent, especially when they heard the fifth method. Their expressions became very unnatural and their gazes revealed horror.Saibot focused his gaze. He had heard of the term ‘treasure-nurturers’ before.Back when he was in the slums, he had a few close companions with him who were taken away by some people dressed in luxurious clothes.It was said that they wanted to nurture them into treasure-n
“I’m 14 this year…” Saibot mumbled and then continued cultivating.Just like that, time slowly ticked on and very soon, five days passed. Saibot followed these scavengers to cross over mountains and travel across plains.Three people had left midway through the journey. This also verified Saibot’s assessment previously that these people had grouped together temporarily.By the seventh day, after the two blade-wielding scavengers left as well, only Saibot and Captain Litcht remained.On this night, at the foot of a mountain, Captain Litcht looked at Saibot. The latter took small bites of a bun next to the campfire while keeping some of the buns for later. After that, Captain Litcht slowly spoke.“Kid, we’ll be able to reach our destination tomorrow at noon. That’s the place I live at and it is also a campsite where scavengers gather.”Saibot looked up at the old man. The old man gazed into the far distance and continued speaking.“Scavenger campsites tend to be set up next to forbidde
One of the two youths stepped forward, shaking visibly. He faced a big red bear in the arena.The fight was quick and one-sided. The youth didn't stand a chance against the strong bear. He got torn apart, scaring everyone watching.The next youth, seeing what happened, said he gave up before his turn. People didn't like that.They made him leave, with Fire Possoms guiding him out.Then, it was the turn of a scavenger youth. He had to fight a big black wolf. His scavenging skills helped him win, but he got hurt.When he left, he held his chest and breathed hard.Next was a little girl. She had to fight a scary giant-horn python. Just as she was about to give up, Saibot stepped in."Let's trade," he said suddenly, giving her his stick.Saibot faced the python confidently, surprising everyone watching.He stayed calm as the snake came out of its cage. He dodged its attacks and found its weak spots. Slowly, he wore it down.Finally, Saibot stabbed the python and took out its gallbladder.