Chapter 5, Xici Town

Yesterday, Yue Chengwu and Wang Shi hunted several demon rabbits on Xici Grassland. He had long noticed that although these demon beasts were good at bluffing, their aggressiveness was not strong. Even if he were alone, he could easily handle one or two demon rabbits. Confident with the colorful stone in hand, he decided to go hunting alone on Xici Grassland.

Thank you very much

The young girl was already covered in numerous bloodstains, and the beast's fur was disheveled. However, the beast, after all, possessed a more tenacious vitality than that of a human. The short sword in the girl's hand gradually became ineffective against the beast's claws and fangs. Yuecheng Wu felt a surge of compassion and immediately let out a loud shout, sending the colorful stone flying out.

After a good night's sleep, Yuecheng Wu stretched lazily. He had drunk too much with Wang Shi the previous day and had ended up sleeping on the floor. Seeing that Wang Shi was still sound asleep, he chose not to disturb him. Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he wanted to go outside for some fresh air

This strike was delivered spontaneously and unexpectedly; it was unclear how, but the mysterious force within him suddenly accelerated, surging into his palm, causing the colorful stone manipulated by Yuecheng Wu to move faster by a fraction, striking fiercely at the abdomen of the beast that resembled a giant wolf

He has been somewhat dazed these days, as if he cannot think with his brain. It was only after arriving in Fengzhou that he gradually became clear-headed, reflecting on the sequence of events repeatedly. How could he still not understand that he had been played with?

It seems that the management of the underworld is quite chaotic, with bureaucratic inefficiencies causing problems, much like in ancient times, where the realms of the living and the dead are indistinguishable.

The town of Xici is bustling with activity, as many people are calling out to sell various goods in the streets. Wu Yi from Yuecheng patted himself down and found nothing but emptiness, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He thought to himself: "It seems I need to find a way to earn some startup capital; otherwise, even with Shitou's help, I will still live in poverty. Moreover, relying on friends for assistance is quite unbecoming! A real man should not depend on others for support." He thought again: "It seems I need to find a way to earn some startup capital; otherwise, even with Shitou's help, I will still live in poverty. Moreover, relying on friends for assistance is quite unbecoming! A real man should not depend on others for support."

The people on Fengzhou do not consume grains, relying solely on the meat of demonic beasts for sustenance. Since beast meat is prone to spoilage, it naturally holds little value. I recall having seen a recipe for cured meat online that was exceptionally delicious. If rabbit meat were to be processed using this method, it would be convenient for people to carry, effectively adding a preservation attribute. Even selling ordinary roasted demonic rabbit meat would surely lead to prosperous business.

Leaving Xici Town, Yue Chengwu couldn't help but feel a bit anxious, after all, he had originally lived in a stable city and had never imagined that he would have to survive in a place like Fengzhou, where demonic beasts roamed freely, filled with the unknown and mystery

He took a stroll around the town and gained some understanding of the goods sold by these people. As a successful urban white-collar worker, Wu Yuecheng's business acumen is quite astute

Yue Chengwu, fueled by alcohol, shouted loudly: "One day, I will correct all these mistakes."

"In response to your words, I too wish to acquire the most formidable skills to confront the King of Hell and retrieve the records, as I must clarify these muddled accounts." Wang Shi echoed loudly. The two of them had drunk heavily, calling to each other to drink, and before they knew it, they were utterly exhausted and fell asleep.

Most of the items sold in Xici Town are the pelts of hunted demon beasts, with occasional inner elixirs and teeth obtained from these creatures. A small portion consists of various weapons, yet no one is able to buy or sell food, which is rather strange

If I process the rabbit meat into that delicious jerky, it not only retains its value but also adds another layer of culinary worth. Hmm, I might as well go hunt two magical rabbits to give it a try

He slowly mobilized the mysterious power within him, concealing a colorful stone in the palm of his hand. Cautiously, he made his way along the path, initially encountering a few hunters emerging from Xici Town and some people harvesting thatch. As he ventured deeper into the grassland, he found himself alone. However, today was not a fortunate day for Yue Chengwu; after walking for an entire morning, he had not seen a single beast. Just as he felt a bit dejected and considered returning to Xici Town, the tall grass ahead suddenly shook violently. A petite girl was fiercely battling a beast he had never seen before.

It would normally take two or three strikes to kill a demon rabbit, but this blow, infused with the mysterious power transformed by the waters of the Heavenly River, was surprisingly powerful, creating a bloody hole in the abdomen of the demon wolf with a single strike. Seizing this opportunity, the young girl lunged forward, piercing the demon wolf's throat with her sword. The wolf-shaped demon beast let out a few unwilling roars, struggled for a moment, and then collapsed with a thud

One day, I will master the most powerful spells and confront the King of Hell to settle this confusion. Why, as a good person for nine lifetimes, must I still suffer such misfortune? They said I was sent here to be a Yellow Turban warrior, yet I ended up in this strange place called Fengzhou... " Yuecheng Wu shouted to the sky, releasing all the resentment accumulated in the underworld.

He was originally a highly talented individual who successfully entered the management ranks of a multinational corporation. If it were not for this unexpected incident, he would have become a senior executive capable of independently managing a department within two years at most. Once he became familiar with the new environment, Yue Chengwu immediately became mentally agile and maximized his business acumen

Wang Shi sighed and said: "I was originally a small soldier in the Yue Family Army. After arriving in the underworld, for some unknown reason, they claimed that there was no case file for me, making it impossible to determine my good and evil deeds during my lifetime. Thus, I remained in the underworld. It was not until the Republic of China period that a comrade, who had reincarnated and encountered great fortune, cultivated into a ghost immortal and discovered my stay in the underworld. He then bribed the judge. However, my life and death case file was lost, and I could only be judged as someone who had done good deeds for ten lifetimes, sent to the heavenly court to be a cleaning laborer. Unexpectedly, I did not become a laborer but ended up here."

The two of them consumed quite a bit of roasted rabbit meat, and Wang Shi brought out several jars of fine wine. The wine had a very light flavor, with a hint of sweetness, making it quite refreshing to drink. Yue Chengwu unknowingly drank a lot more, and his conversation became more animated. He recounted the incident of losing his fiancée and being hit by a car, expressing his pent-up anger and grievances. After finding someone to confide in, he began to feel more at ease.

Wang Shi advised him, "You are still fortunate; I have been bound in the underworld for several hundred years. Is that not a greater injustice?"

Wang Shi's home is quite rustic, constructed with thick logs to form three rooms. One of the rooms was tidied up a bit to allow Yue Chengwu to stay. The two of them reheated the demon rabbit over the fire; although the setting was somewhat simple, the steaming hot meal was still quite enjoyable. It was only then that Yue Chengwu inquired why Wang Shi had been stranded in the underworld for so many years

The young girl gasped for breath for a moment, regaining some energy, and nodded in thanks to Wu from Yue City. This girl was at most seventeen or eighteen years old; if she were on Earth, she would be of high school age. However, her demeanor was quite mature, indicating that she had likely lived in Fengzhou for a considerable period.

However, upon reflection, Yuecheng Wu realized that the people of Fengzhou lacked the technique for curing jerky, and the fresh meat obtained from hunting would spoil within a few days. Since they could not consume it all, after hunting, they would throw it to Zhang Sheng at the town's entrance, who would cook it for anyone to take. This led to a group of people having nothing to do, spending their days at the Xinchendian, engaging in lofty discussions. The Xinchendian became akin to a coffee shop or tea house in the human world, turning into a dedicated place for leisure and recreation. Since they could not consume it all, after hunting, they would throw it to Zhang Sheng at the town's entrance, who would cook it for anyone to take. This led to a group of people having nothing to do, spending their days at the Xinchendian, engaging in lofty discussions. The Xinchendian became akin to a coffee shop or tea house in the human world, turning into a dedicated place for leisure and recreation