Chapter 9, Diligent Practice
Yuecheng Wu settled down in Xici Town just like that
Yue Chengwu firmly believes that the fastest way to achieve a goal is not necessarily through the greatest endurance or perseverance, but rather by employing the best methods. Therefore, after becoming familiar with life on Fengzhou, Yue Chengwu decided to venture deep into the Xici Grassland to search for the lair of the demon wolves. Demon wolves are more aggressive and intelligent than demon rabbits; they often collect the weapons and belongings of the humans they kill during hunting. Successfully locating a nest of demon wolves could yield greater rewards than hunting demon rabbits for half a month. Demon wolves are more aggressive and intelligent than demon rabbits; they often collect the weapons and belongings of the humans they kill during hunting. Successfully locating a nest of demon wolves could yield greater rewards than hunting demon rabbits for half a month.
Wu San is a chubby and amiable young boy, more than ten years younger than his two older brothers. He is articulate and often visits Li Zhi, who is of similar age. When he unexpectedly meets Yue Chengwu at Li Zhi's home, they hit it off immediately and frequently chat together. Wu San never reveals the background of his brothers, but Yue Chengwu can see the kind of terror that occasionally flashes in his eyes, indicating that he must have endured extremely painful experiences.
Having met Wu San, one naturally becomes acquainted with his two elder brothers. The Wu brothers are all reliable individuals. Wu Da is known for his sincerity, while Wu Er is characterized by his generosity. Although Wu San's manner of speaking can be somewhat slick, he is nonetheless a very interesting young man
Having achieved mastery, an immortal capable of soaring into the sky naturally no longer needs to consume grains. Although one can survive by absorbing the essence of wind and dew, it is far inferior to the rapid replenishment of celestial energy provided by the exquisite jade refined from the essence of the five elements. This jade, known as jade bait, is cultivated underground by a special group of individuals known as the Seed Jade People, who employ secret methods to promote its growth on the Pangu Continent and the Eight Gods Continent.
More than a month has passed, and there have been significant changes in Yucheng Wu. Not only has his physique become stronger, but his celestial power has also increased by twofold compared to when he first arrived. He often carries a pouch of colorful stones and ventures alone with a spear into the Xici Grassland, training his skills by battling with the beasts, just like Li Zhi.
Through the adventure on the Xici Grassland, he honed his survival skills and hunting methods. Although Yuecheng Wu had arrived in a new world, he did not give up at all. "Since there are people who can live well here, I will definitely strive to live even better through my own efforts." This is his life belief and also what makes him most unique.
Wu Er is indeed a magnificent young man, handsome in appearance and strong in physique, even stronger than Wang Shi. When he first arrived in Xici Town, he single-handedly killed a demon wolf. Usually, he is rather indifferent and shows little interest in anything, speaking very little. Whenever there is something concerning the three brothers, it is always the youngest who takes the lead.
"Men love cars, but the best way to buy a car is certainly not to save up every month's salary; rather, it is to switch to a company that offers a higher salary!" This is something he said during employee training.
The economic state of this world is quite primitive. Although precious metals such as gold and silver are used as equivalents, these valuable metals are almost nonexistent in the various divine continents, with only the Pangu Continent being a source. They cannot establish the same significant status as on Earth. Therefore, the commonly used substitute currency circulating in the Eight Divine Continents, serving as a general equivalent, is something referred to as jade bait.
Li Zhi either does not particularly like Wu San, or she is shy and reserved. In any case, the relationship between the two is ambiguous; it cannot be described as good, nor can it be said to be distant. Yuecheng Wu is indeed keen to bring this pair together, but he has too many worries on his mind and currently lacks the time to deal with such trivial matters
Almost everyone on Fengzhou possesses celestial power, whether they are natives born in this divine land or mortals who have ascended from the lower realms. The more this celestial power is utilized, the stronger it gradually becomes. Therefore, even ordinary people are familiar with some basic methods of cultivating celestial power.
Although Li Zhi is young, she arrived in Fengzhou earlier than Wang Shi. She practices the authentic swordsmanship of the White Lotus Sect. If it had not been for her exhaustion from a prolonged battle, she would have already defeated a demon wolf on her own. Her joining the team is indeed a significant asset. Moreover, ever since they teamed up to kill the Rabbit King on the Xici Grassland, he and this girl have frequently interacted, and their relationship has become quite close.
Every time he sees this pair of young boys and girls, it reminds Yue Chengwu of the amusing stories from his early romance with his desk mate back in school, which somewhat alleviates the unpleasantness of life in Fengzhou and also brings to mind his mysteriously missing fiancée
Cowards will always be weak under any circumstances, while the brave will not retreat even in the face of great difficulties. Often, a person's success or failure is determined by luck at thirty percent, effort at thirty percent, and the remaining forty percent is determined by character
This small town is vastly different from the modern city he lived in, lacking various facilities, which makes him feel very uncomfortable. The slight expectations he once had for life in the Heavenly Realm, which he had while in the Underworld, have all been worn away by the obvious ancient style and the dullness and monotony of a living standard that can only be experienced in the most remote rural areas
Every time Wu Sancao approached Li Zhi, Yuecheng Wu couldn't help but think: "People say that lovers can promise each other across three lifetimes. I have come to such a strange place; even if I were to be reborn in the next life, it would be impossible for us to be together, wouldn't it?"
On Wind Continent, there is neither winter nor summer, and the seasons do not change. Moon City’s martial arts master, Wu, surprisingly feels little sense of the passage of time. In addition to his rigorous training, he often engages in deep conversations with Wang Shi, gaining a greater understanding of Wind Continent and Pangu Continent. He also inquired about the general geography of Wind Continent from the elder Ba Yang and personally created a detailed map.
Wang Shi has an excellent relationship with him, and both of them have ascended together. With the Yue Family Spear renowned for its martial prowess and literature in the town, he is naturally one of the best candidates.
However, only a very few people in Xici Town dared to form a team to explore the lair of the demon wolves on the Xici Grassland, as the dangers associated with such actions had doubled.
In addition to Wang Shi and Li Zhi, three other individuals were willing to accompany him to search for the lair of the demon wolf. These three young men were brothers, named Wu Da, Wu Er, and Wu San. Wu Da was slightly shorter, standing at only 170 to 180 centimeters. After ascending to Fengzhou, everyone could gain several centimeters in height, which makes it evident how short Wu Da must have been in his previous life
To this end, Yue Chengwu not only trains diligently every day in the Yue Family Spear learned from Wang Shi, but also diligently practices the Flying Stone technique he has comprehended. Gradually, he has tamed the mysterious energy within him, referred to by people on Wind Continent as celestial power
This jade bait is imperishable for millennia and can replenish celestial energy, possessing considerable practical value. It is roughly equivalent to the substitutes for currency such as rice flour and silk that were used in history due to the lack of high-denomination currency. The value of this item in Fengzhou is quite high; a low-grade jade bait is approximately equal to the same volume of silver. More than ten pieces of the lowest grade jade bait are sufficient to purchase an iron spear used by Wang Shi.
Yue Chengwu is not an impulsive person. In order to search for the demon wolf, he specifically focused on the weaknesses of the demon wolf and diligently practiced the three most straightforward and least variable moves of the Yue family's spear technique. He also contacted several friends he had made in Xici Town.
The only thing that still gives him hope is the legend of the immortals on Fengzhou. Yuecheng Wuwu eagerly anticipates the day when he can cultivate powerful magical abilities to quickly change his current life. He dreams of using immortal spells to create treasures that can replace electric lights, flush toilets, surf massage bathtubs, air conditioners, and microwaves. As for the television and internet, which modern people cannot live without, he has completely given up hope.
Yuecheng Wubi possesses a bit more business acumen than others. Each time he returns from a hunt, he makes slight modifications to his catch, which naturally increases its value when sold, allowing him to accumulate a small fortune. He is eager to exchange his savings for a suitable weapon, but there are very few people in Xici Town selling arms, and those that do are priced quite high, leaving him with insufficient savings
Yue Chengwu plans to venture deep into the Xici Grassland to hunt the demon wolves and search for their lair. Wu San fully supports this and has even brought along his two older brothers. However, Yue Chengwu also realizes that Wu San's willingness to hunt the wolves with him is partly due to the presence of the young girl, Li Zhi.
For instance, condensing spiritual energy into a ring and rapidly rotating it around the chest and abdomen will make the body feel exceptionally light, allowing for a running speed that is faster than usual, and enabling one to leap over ten meters high. If one remains still, they can quickly recover their stamina and dispel fatigue. By condensing spiritual energy into a conical whirlwind and pushing it from the dantian to the arms, the resulting punches will be particularly powerful. If spiritual energy is infused into an object, it will become more solid and difficult to damage. By condensing spiritual energy into a conical whirlwind and pushing it from the dantian to the arms, the resulting punches will be particularly powerful. If spiritual energy is infused into an object, it will become more solid and difficult to damage.