Chapter 7: Concerning Another Unknown World

It is possible, but you must understand that even subduing demons and vanquishing evil is not something that can be done casually; demons and monsters are also categorized as good or bad

Is it really a dog? Haven't you seen it eating dog food?

I can't get out... I really can't get out. Gu Tao does not doubt the authenticity of these things, for no one would systematically preserve something they fabricated themselves.

In this way, I will plan your life for you. First, we need to find a way to make money, as this is not a solution.

"Enough!" Gu Tao slammed the table and said, "If you dare to spend money recklessly again, I will beat you to death!"

Indeed, Xin Chen nodded earnestly: "I am not lying. Although I am not superstitious, there are times when I truly feel that I might be the reincarnation of a demon star. When I was sixteen, the old man could no longer defeat me. Although he was quite old by then, I still thought he was very formidable."

Speaking of which, why are you living in such a destitute manner? When you went out to buy pancakes just now, I took a look at your account book; you can collect twenty to thirty thousand in rent each month. Where is the money?

"You see! Still claiming it's aliens, truly ignorant." Xin Chen proudly lifted his head and said, "To say that spirit has no good or evil, this is simply a joke!"

I have already reached the pinnacle, the old man said that in my life, unless I have some extraordinary experiences, it would be impossible for me to save any more. Xin Chen blinked innocently and said, I actually reached the pinnacle at the age of eighteen, the old man said I am already a terrestrial immortal, and he can no longer teach me.

Especially after Xin Chen opened a door to a new world for him, he deeply felt that there were countless things in this world that needed his investigation. Although he could no longer repay his home planet, as a scientist, he had never lost his initial passion and thirst.

Did you remove my little green one? Yesterday, I felt it suddenly disappear!

Gu Tao ignored him and instead plunged into a large pile of notebooks. Some of the notebooks had a sense of age, but without exception, they were all well-preserved, with carefully annotated dates on them, spanning from before the liberation of China to seventeen years ago, covering every year from 1943.

Xin Chen visited him a few times along the way, each time filled with concern, because this fellow's condition resembled what the old man described as being possessed. However, he had not practiced any skills, merely reading a notebook. Was it really that serious?

Alright, you have the final say. What should we prepare

Xin Chen appeared extremely angry after listening, as if he had been offended. However, he did not explain, and with a series of thuds, he ran upstairs, then brought down a box from an unknown corner, which was covered in dust.

I do not have children yet, nor do I even have a girlfriend. " Xin Chen said with a hint of sadness, " Ever since Tien Tien next door moved away, I haven't spoken to girls my age for a long time.

"You see, your master's notes say that practicing that thing requires a large sum of money, and you can't do it this way." Gu Tao decisively changed his expression, thick-skinnedly wrapping his arms around Xin Chen's neck and said: "If I want to study this system, I definitely have to start with you, but without money, nothing can be done. If you could help me out, it wouldn't be a waste of your talent."

"Where is the good or bad in pure energy bodies?" Gu Tao scoffed and said, "It's like I take out two coins, and you tell me which one is the noble one-dollar coin and which one is the base one-dollar coin."

While he did not feel it when he was upstairs, the moment he caught a whiff of the fragrant food, Gu Tao truly could not hold back. He snatched the lunchbox with a swift motion, devouring the rice like a ravenous dog, and his manner of eating was quite unsightly. However, he did not care at all, as continuing to be hungry would lead to low blood sugar.

Those who cannot speak have a characteristic: they relentlessly pursue a single point, clinging to it without letting go. What they express is always factual, leaving others with countless reasons yet unsure of how to articulate them

However, no matter how intelligent a scientist may be, he still needs to eat. Without those advanced technologies, Gu Tao's physical condition is simply inadequate. I remember two years ago, in a fit of hunger, he attempted to hunt a wild dog and nearly became its prey. Therefore, now that he has a stable job with meals and accommodation provided, he can naturally focus more on completing his research.

So... what do you usually do? Or do you have any hobbies or something like that

Xin Chen rested his chin on his hands, leaning against the counter like a girl, seemingly lost in thought. Gu Tao did not disturb him, instead, he crossed his legs and reviewed the relevant knowledge about special energy bodies in his notebook.

Why do you want to kill me? That is my money, and I should be able to spend it however I wish

You are not superstitious; you yourself are a superstition, alright...

Ah? Let's make a little push, a new card has been released

As for the timeline of the investigation, there is no rush... There is a long life ahead.

Have you finished watching it all?" Xin Chen asked while opening the game on his computer, and without a second thought, he entered the recharge page: "What did you gain from it?"

Gu Tao dusted off the dust and, covering his mouth in disgust, said: "What is this thing?"

The old man's journal, he has spent forty years subduing demons and eliminating evil, all of his efforts are contained within these pages

This statement is probably not without its flaws, but if it weren't for Xin Chen's foolishness, Gu Tao would definitely be criticized. After all, he is the real parasite, taking advantage of others while being nominally an employee, yet enjoying the privileges of a favored son and simultaneously benefiting from the rights of a beloved father. Where can Xin Chen go to seek justice in this matter

Although she did not know why, Xin Chen still obediently let him scold her to the side, looking pitifully at Gu Tao as he opened the computer, then took a USB-like device off his wristwatch, and finally watched him operate it with wide eyes.

Your hobby can be described as quite hardcore. Gu Tao moved a stool over and said: Let us change our approach now and think of a way to make money

For the next three days, Gu Tao did not go downstairs at all. When he was thirsty, he would call Xin Chen to bring him some water, and when he was hungry, he would eat a handful of dog food, completely immersed in the mysterious world recorded in his journal

Let me take a look

Earth Immortal? Gu Tao had read the notes and understood what an Earth Immortal was, so he basically did not believe it: "Just boasting."

The incomprehensible content filling the screen gave Xin Chen a bad premonition. Sure enough, after he finished asking, Gu Tao turned his head and gave a sinister smile: "I have modified the configurations of your computer, phone, and network. As long as you are using this SIM card, this computer, and this IP address, you can forget about accessing the recharge page. Consider it a severing of your hopes."

"Please don't worry about your little green one, okay?" Gu Tao gritted his teeth and said, "We are currently discussing how to make your life better."

What are you doing?

"You have not yet performed the apprenticeship ceremony, so you cannot call me Master yet." Xin Chen remained serious: "You must first perform the apprenticeship ceremony."

I earn money; my family owns several stores, and we make a profit every month

This is quite remarkable! Many may believe that martial arts manuals are the true treasures of one's efforts, but Gu Tao, as a recorder, understands very well that this lifelong summary and synthesis is the true gem of humanity. If all goes well, with just these things, he will be able to step into the world of mysticism with one foot.

This is your energy level. I have roughly estimated it based on our master's notes. A terrestrial immortal can reach approximately 12 Liyaer... Well, converted to Earth units, that would be about 50,000 tons of TNT. Shall we test it out?

The handwriting on the letter is very beautiful, written with a fountain pen, in a neat and square small regular script, as if it were printed. The first page describes the psychological state of the legendary old man after he set out.

He did not ask this question, but if he were to speak up, Gu Tao would certainly tell him that it is "worth it," because the value of these things is undoubtedly much more precious than whatever technique he possesses, as they almost completely record that entirely unfamiliar world

"I see you are enjoying your meal quite a bit; I thought you particularly liked eating." Xin Chen finished all the meat in just a few bites, then began to shovel the rice from the lunchbox into his mouth frantically, swallowing it down completely without even waiting to chew. Then he spread his hands and said, "There is none left."

But I can go to the internet café and scan the Alipay code

What to detect

This is not because he is incapable of doing anything; on the contrary, he has nearly completed over 60% of his investigative tasks in these six years. If nothing unexpected occurs, he could finish the remaining projects within three years. However, the world is not as easily decipherable as it seems. The deeper he delves into the life of this world, the more he feels that his investigation is too superficial

Three days later, when Gu Tao, exhausted, came downstairs, he found Xin Chen sitting there eating braised pork rice. He immediately exploded in anger, pointing at him and shouting: "I was up there eating dog food, and you are down here eating braised pork? Do you have any humanity left?"

He was not merely observing; rather, he was taking notes while watching, summarizing key points in his own notebook, just as he did back in school, where he would only rest for four hours a day, dedicating the remaining time entirely to these materials

Gu Tao wanted to scold him, but he didn't know how to start. It is truly pitiful for someone to live to his age, because just a moment ago, he had Satarniya collect some keywords about sword immortals and found that most of the characters originated from film and television works or novels. In those stories, each sword immortal either has a strong background or holds a high position. Someone like Xin Chen is undoubtedly a rarity among rarities, having turned a remarkable life into a miserable existence.

Gu Tao is actually very poor. Aside from the items brought from his home planet, his entire possessions probably consist of only that broken guitar and a few changes of clothes. He originally had a broken mobile phone, but now that phone has also been stolen. It is no exaggeration to say that he absolutely has nothing.

Wait a moment! Gu Tao reached out and yanked the power cord: "Are you going to charge me again?"

Make way! Gu Tao roughly pushed Xin Chen aside while holding a bowl: "Stay over there."

However, after expressing his sentiments, he still took a box of untried rice bowl from the counter and handed it to Gu Tao, saying: "The rent has been collected, we have money now, we can eat meat."

Xin Chen looked at Gu Tao up and down with considerable surprise before hesitantly saying: "You are even more down on your luck than I am; I still have something to eat, while you are starving."

Indeed, it is a state of being free from desires and demands, and individuals who appear to be so unambitious can truly be exasperating. Gu Tao suppressed his negative emotions, took a deep breath, and patiently said: "Exorcising demons and subduing monsters! Your exorcism and subjugation! There are still many people who are superstitious; how about we go catch some ghosts?"

In the first half of the month, I will be playing games continuously; in the second half of the month, due to financial constraints, I will resort to collecting and selling scrap.

"I am playing a game." Xin Chen was stuffing hot sauce into his half of the pancake when he heard Gu Tao's words. He raised his head and said, "I just can't help it; every month at the end of the month, I end up starving."

Look for yourself

Gu Tao scratched his head and rolled up his sleeves: "At this point, keeping you around is of no use. Rest assured, I will send you to a good place. In the future, when your child asks about you, I will say you have gone to a faraway place"

Gu Tao pondered for a moment, then stroked his chin and looked at Xin Chen: "How about this, I will take you to a place, and we can conduct a system check, how does that sound?"

Then let's not talk about making money for now. Can you quit the habit of spending money on games?