Chapter 003: The Thirteen Protectors of the West

Tang Zhenshan listened to these jokes with a smile, occasionally chiming in with a few remarks, appearing to be quite pleased even if his son were to be taken away by Hu Niu.

"Hey, how come it seems like you've grown a bit taller? Am I seeing things?" Suddenly, Huniu, standing opposite, gave Tang Rui a heavy slap.

It seems that Tang Zhenshan holds a certain status at the survival point, as many people actively greet him. However, after exchanging a few words, they all look at Tang Rui with a mocking gaze, as if waiting for a good show to begin

Unless you defeat me

A man with a missing left ear and a lewd expression on his face said to Tang Rui with a meaningful smile: "Even if one is cowardly, one cannot admit to being incapable! If you have the guts, take the initiative!"

Tang Rui, who was secretly complaining, was just about to speak when a question about whether he had engaged in any form of plagiarism resurfaced in his mind

Stamina: 35 / 36

Energy: 101

Tang Rui could not help but have his eyes light up! His stomach was constantly churning, and saliva was uncontrollably flowing out!

Soon, Tang Rui followed Tang Zhenshan to a hall that was as large as a basketball court. The greatest feeling Tang Rui had here was that he could finally stand up straight.

Seeing his father looking like a starving ghost, Tang Rui felt a sense of disdain in his heart, yet the reality was that he joined the ranks of gnawing on bones with an even more greedy demeanor

At the moment when Tang Rui grasped the beast crystal in his palm, he felt a surge of heat rushing into his body. At the same time, a line of text reappeared in Tang Rui's mind:

What should I choose? At this moment, Tang Rui felt a slight excitement in his heart.

I hope this is all just a dream

You know, at our place of existence, we must adhere to rules

At the survival point, the Thirteen Taibao can cultivate to the third level, which is more than sufficient to serve as a squad leader. At the third level, the Thirteen Taibao can essentially achieve a strength of one thousand pounds

As Tang Rui chose to draw, four red cards appeared before his eyes

Tang Rui, I heard that Hu Niu is going to carry you away today, hehe, congratulations to you!" Luo Dongyuan approached Tang Rui with a mischievous expression and said, "Do you know? I got married yesterday!"

In the wild, we are like ants before the great awakening

Can I survive on my own

Tang Zhenshan had a sly smile on his face: "At that time, Huniu's father stuck to me like a shadow all day long, just to get a taste of our family's wine"

At this moment, Tang Rui had no time to assess the changes in his own attributes. Feeling as if he was filled with boundless strength, he said earnestly: "Huniu, big brother! I must emphasize once again, let us not bring up our marriage any further!"

What is contained in the glass bottle is of significant importance

The master is extremely familiar with this home, yet is unaware that there are actually glass products within his own house

Because his current strength means that he surpasses, if not equals, his father at the peak of his powers

With a rough bite, Tang Zhenshan opened the bottle cap and poured the remaining 80% of the wine into two large bowls

As this card transformed into a sea of red light and vanished from Tang Rui's mind, he felt his entire skin tightening, and he also sensed his muscles swelling, while his bones were filled with surging heat

"Tang Rui, Luo Dongping, you two come with me. It is now the time of sunrise, and I will take you to see the sun!" With a glance at the worn mechanical watch on his wrist, Yu Bin shouted.

The man, similarly, said nothing; he merely gestured mechanically to Chong Yubin and then left directly

What are you saying, do you want me to enlighten you? You coward! Tiger Girl has spread the word throughout the entire settlement that tomorrow she will carry you, you little turtle, into her room. What else is there to say!

The Fourth Layer of the Five Tiger Sabers

Leaving those words behind, Huniu climbed away with great pride and confidence

According to the memory of the master, glass is scarce in this settlement

Ah Ma, how refreshing, what kind of eyes do you have!

Remember, in the wild, exercise utmost caution

Tang Rui, you coward! My Tiger Girl is strong and resolute, her word is her bond. Tomorrow, when you come off duty, even if I have to carry you, I will take you into the bridal chamber.

How long has this poor child gone without eating meat

Waking up in the murky and humid air, Tang Rui looked at the low cave ceiling, knowing that he was still living a thousand years later

Spirit: 16 / 16

Hehe, at that time, I dug out ten bottles. Tsk tsk, do you know? Even the controller personally came to buy two bottles from me

After a moment of hesitation, Tang Rui casually chose the third red card. As he made his selection, the card was revealed:

Tang Rui looked at Luo Dongping, remaining silent

Tang Zhenshan opened his eyes wide, lying contentedly on the hay, picked at the meat fibers stuck in his teeth, glanced at them, and hurriedly cherished them by stuffing them back into his mouth

Tang Rui gazed at the familiar yet unfamiliar Tang Zhenshan, lost in contemplation

Tang Rui, who was too lazy to get up, first brought up the dialogue box in his mind. He noticed that the various data in the dialogue box had not changed much, especially the energy item, which still showed just a one.

Strength: 21 / 21

The Thirteen Protectors of the West, Fifth Level of Horizontal Training

It is dawn

After a moment of hesitation, Tang Rui ultimately gritted his teeth and chose to indulge.

"How much does my stepfather really wish for my early death!" Luo Dongping said resentfully, looking at the man who was leaving with a face full of hatred.

Synthesis! Of course, synthesis!

As Tang Rui savored the moment, Tang Zhenshan had already picked up a piece of meat bone and was devouring it voraciously

The primary enhancement card has met the synthesis conditions, do you wish to synthesize it

Luo Dongping did not speak to the man who accompanied him, merely nodding in a perfunctory manner. From this, it is evident that Tang Zhenshan and this man hold different statuses within the settlement

"Come, have a couple of drinks with me!" Tang Zhenshan, with his remaining right hand, took out two porcelain cups from under the kang table, which were similar in size to Tang Rui's fists. Then, with great care, he retrieved a shiny glass bottle.

As he drifted into a daydream, Tang Rui felt his consciousness begin to blur. Just before falling asleep, only one thought remained in his mind: when he awoke from this slumber, he hoped to return to the world he was familiar with.

Skill: Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Level 5

Tang Ruimu nodded slightly, remaining silent

Skill: Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Level 1

"Guasong, let me tell you about this little bastard, this is wine from a thousand years ago!" Tang Zhenshan said with a proud expression: "This was found by your father when he entered a relic from a thousand years ago."

Two large black porcelain bowls are placed on the kang table, one bowl filled to the brim with greasy fatty meat, and the other bowl containing two large pieces of meat bones

Or, as Luo Dongyuan truly said, it may not even survive a year at all

Strength: 5 / 5

Successfully obtained, it is time to make your own choice

Only a select few exceptionally gifted individuals can cultivate the Thirteen Guardians' horizontal training to a higher level. Tang Rui's father, Tang Zhenshan, at the peak of his abilities, managed to cultivate the horizontal training of the Thirteen Guardians only to the third level.

"Young man, it would not be good for you to let Hu Niu carry you away. You should obediently follow her; that girl can definitely give birth to a bloodline warrior."

Although the survival point is quite suffocating, at least there is still hope for survival. However, what will the situation be like once we leave the survival point?

He is very curious about what might be different after this wine has been stored for one thousand years

After saying this, Tang Zhenshan once again spoke earnestly: "Back in the day, when I first went into the wild, your grandfather said something to me. Now, I believe it is time for me to pass this saying on to you."

Just as Luo Dongping was about to show off, Yu Bin, with a blood mark on his face, walked over from another passage. He nodded to Tang Zhenshan and said, "Old Tang, this is also something that cannot be helped"

Fifth Layer of the Five Tiger Blade

It seems like a thousand years have passed, yet the familiar scent remains

As he followed Tang Zhenshan to the field team, Tang Rui felt that the passage was becoming wider and the number of people he encountered was increasing.

Having just failed to acquire the abilities of Hu Niu, will further attempts to acquire them also result in failure?

Although Hu Niu is rather carefree, she is among the top tier in combat effectiveness among the younger generation at the survival point. Moreover, having experienced failure last time, the chances of success this time are comparatively greater

As the captain, Yu Bin had no interest in explaining anything to that man

Watching the figure of Hu Niu leave, Tang Rui felt a wave of speechlessness. Marrying Hu Niu must be quite a bittersweet experience, right? But can he really defeat Hu Niu?

It is not his desire, but rather his stomach; his gastric juices have driven him into a frenzy instinctively

That old thing is truly quite greedy

This time, Tang Rui hesitated

It was expected that Tang Rui, who had just taken over the body, would have little interest in such simple and crude food, yet his body betrayed his thoughts

Contrary to Tang Rui's expectations, in the cave at his home measuring 3 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and 1 meter in height, Tang Zhenshan did not glare at him but instead kindly invited him to sit at the only kang table in the house

Energy: 1

Tang Zhenshan nodded and said, "I understand, this is not your fault"

Kid, how straightforward you are! Do you know what I used to dislike about you? It's that you are too nagging! Hu Niu came up and threw a punch, winking at Tang Rui and said: "Bro, I am starting to like you more and more!"

Although there was no label, Tang Rui recognized from years of experience that this was the type of Erguotou he often drank

Stamina: 12 / 13

"Old man, don't you want to say something to me?" A few minutes passed, and the meat on the kang table was devoured by two strong men, Tang Rui asked curiously.

And this glass product feels very familiar to Tang Rui

Spirit: 13 / 13

"Let's go, I will take you to the field team!" Tang Zhenshan, who had already woken up, said with a somewhat low mood: "I have already spoken to Lao Yu, he will find a good master to guide you.

Looking at the skills he possessed, Tang Rui's heart gradually warmed up

It is not that the settlement has lost the ability to produce glass, but rather that the process is labor-intensive and there is a lack of some essential raw materials, making it far less comfortable to use than a coarse porcelain bowl

Tang Zhenshan raised his wine glass while speaking and took a small sip, appearing to enjoy it. Tang Rui looked at the wine in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately drank it all in one go

Holding the Tiger Roar Blade, the thoughtful Tang Rui ultimately returned home

He does not know how he came to this world, but his own understanding makes him deeply feel that this world is very dangerous