Chapter 5, Ancient Sounds and Relics - The Soul of the Old Soldier

You know.

Old Zhou handed the firearm in his hand to the original owner and swiftly climbed up the floor in a few moments

Like a prayer of the Grim Reaper

As Lao Zhou excitedly held the ancient Yinduo fruit, Xu Le's dagger pierced directly through his back.

After hesitating once more, Xu Le ultimately reached out his finger towards the medal

Cigarettes are wonderful, and humanity truly knows how to enjoy them

Xu Le did not know how he made such a sound, but that was no longer important

He touched the seal, and upon making contact with it, Xu Le distinctly felt a kind of heat

Zhou Ke still underestimated Xu Le's ruthlessness and venom.

Ka!

The toad finished speaking and turned its head away, no longer looking at Xu Le

These memories are rigid, much like the many items placed around the house

The original master shook his head slightly

On the dilapidated wall panels of the cabin, a colorful fruit with strange cloud-like patterns unexpectedly grew

Ancient sounds and numerous relics - TU level

However, the eyes of the original owner, Xu Le, behind him kept flickering upon seeing this fruit

Zhou Ke suddenly charged forward, delivering a violent kick to Xu Le's abdomen. The pain caused Xu Le's face to contort slightly, and the firearm in his hand slipped from his grasp due to the impact.

Choosing to deceive over something that one does not even understand is exceedingly foolish

Golden Toad, you know that I am quite special, therefore, you can only trust me

His hesitant reaction naturally cannot be compared to that of an experienced soldier like Zhou Ke

It is extremely valuable, but it must be kept in perfect condition; one must be meticulous, and there must not be a single trace of damage

Zhou Ke knew that with his current injuries, it was unlikely he would return to his former state

Before dying, the original owner seemed to see the walls twisting, with the red bricks and white walls transforming into a mosaic-like form

What follows is a dizzying shift in perspective

A Le, is this the legendary ancient sound fruit? Or is it colorful

Is it very valuable? Old Zhou has already begun to feel eager to try it out

The disparity in strength between the two parties is too great; whether the deities here are as he imagines them to be, Xu Le is also not very clear.

After obtaining the ancient sound of Duozhi, the original owner spoke with a blank expression:

A medal enclosed within the wallet is the honor medal of a retired soldier

Xu Le did not continue to inquire further, lest he inadvertently provoke some additional complications amidst the chaotic conversation.

The weathered face revealed a somewhat desolate expression

It is important to note that the toad seems to be quite fond of this approach

The original owner did not give Zhou Ke the slightest opportunity

... ...

Xu Le stood in place savoring the words of the toad, it is a transaction, not an offering

Soldier's Soul - Effect 2: Release the soul of the veteran, temporarily enhance oneself, and the relic will be destroyed after use

He suddenly entered a state of intense focus and heat, and the toad before him began to distort, with pixelated imagery reappearing.

Skillfully light one for oneself

After the original owner Xu Le took a few steps back and maintained a safe distance from Zhou Ke, he immediately frowned and swallowed the ancient sound fruit.

Do not move

The determination of the veteran is reflected here

Staring at the still writhing text, Xu Le was somewhat taken aback

The impact of the firearm rendered him completely incapable of thought for a short period of time

Old Zhou, there are some things that cannot be divided

Understood, young medium, I will serve as your shikigami and protect you until dawn. Once you have collected enough earthworms, you can find me through this mark

After much deliberation, Xu Le ultimately decided to take a look.

The original owner's voice remained deep, even deeper than before

Xu Le is too ruthless; he worries that after Xu Le returns, he will not spare his wife and children, as they are his only concern

In the distorted vision, there is a black object on Old Zhou's chest

Hmm? Xu Le, using a firearm for the first time, was clearly taken aback.

Hiss! Ha!

Indeed, humanity truly knows how to enjoy

Soon, he found the object that emitted a black light

The original owner Xu Le's voice was very deep and peculiar, resembling the sound of sandpaper being rubbed together or a gramophone that was out of tune

A few hours ago, Zhou Ke

The train of thought was interrupted by a sudden distortion.

Note: To use this relic, it is necessary to fulfill Zhou Ke's last wish

It is no longer meaningful to say these things

I was just about to come up with some excuses, but the words got stuck in my throat and I couldn't say them.

He stepped forward, aiming his gun at Old Zhou while taking the ancient Yinduo seed from Old Zhou's hand

Suddenly, a line of text similar to the previously distorted prompts appeared next to the medal

Open insurance, pull the bolt, shoot

He pushed Lao Zhou with one hand, then raised the gun in his hand, aiming it at Lao Zhou, who was stiff and slowly turning around in front of him

After all these years of writing novels, although I am still a failure, the foundation of my writing is there.

How to use it

Pfft

It walked to the door of the house, holding a pitchfork in one hand, while the other hand produced a new cigarette from an unknown source.

Uncontrollably, words escaped my lips

He does not know whether this is real or an illusion

The toad said it would protect him, and these actions should fall within the scope of that protection, right

Will the strange corpse become even stranger?

The Soul of the Veteran

Thank you then, Lord Jin Chan

Should I not give you the gun

The steel fork that pierces the ghost will most likely fall on its own head

Looking at the muzzle of the gun, Old Zhou's expression became even more rigid, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

The golden toad hesitated for a moment

Soon, Xu Le's expression changed continuously, becoming increasingly complex and even somewhat awkward

He bent down and began to search the body of Old Zhou.

Why should I trust you

Intact and flawless, A Le, this time we really hit the jackpot. When the time comes, we will each take half, uh...

Soldier's Soul - Effect 1: Slight enhancement of physical attributes

Keyboard warriors are quite active during weekdays, and they tend to speak rather briskly

The sound of the trigger being pulled was heard, but the firearm did not discharge

However, the original owner's consciousness has already become vague

Xu Le looked down, his attention drawn to the corpse of Old Zhou.

The issue of the nesting dolls remains unanswered for Xu Le

Old Zhou slightly lowered his head, a self-deprecating bitter smile appearing on his face

There is no need for politeness; our relationship is one of transaction, not of devotion

Is that really the case?

Xu Le's other abilities are hardly worth mentioning, but in terms of thinking, he is relatively competent

The resoluteness of the original master, Xu Le, left Zhou Ke feeling helpless, and the large amount of fresh blood flowing from the wound on his back began to weaken him

After falling to the ground, the original owner raised his head in some panic, only to see Zhou Ke had already picked up his firearm again

Ancient sounds have left many relics

As he grasped the medal, a moment of daze passed, and clear memories surged into his mind like a tide

There was no longer any honorific language, and it even carried a hint of threat

No problem, you hold this for me, I will go pick it.

While Xu Le was feeling anxious, Old Zhou had already used his agile skills to obtain the ancient Yinduo fruit and was carefully climbing down

It is clearly at home, yet if you do not see it, you truly cannot recall it

Bang

After the toad finished speaking, a mark resembling a gluttonous mouth appeared on Xu Le's palm, accompanied by a sharp pain in his hand.

Without any hesitation, I will not give Xu Le any opportunity either

This fruit has neither roots nor stems, yet it emerges directly from the rock, which is quite strange

At the sound of a gunshot, Xu Le felt as if his chest had been struck heavily with a hammer

Experience: Your shooting and combat skills have seen a slight improvement

After Xu Le displayed such an attitude, it surprisingly became somewhat fearful

Zhou Ke's voice trembled with excitement

He then raised the firearm in his hand, intending to completely erase Zhou Ke from this world

The corpse of Old Zhou, which had been lying on the ground, was now staring at the wall of the room with shining eyes

You are not in a position to negotiate terms with me now

So, let's be honest

As he watched the approaching toad, Xu Le knew that if he expressed his unwillingness.

Memories began to continuously retrace, and vivid images appeared before Xu Le's eyes

Indeed, it is the ancient fruit of Gu Yin Duo, but the correct term should be the species of Gu Yin Duo. It is said that the spores emitted by the mother tree of Gu Yin Duo spread to various parts of the world, absorbing natural forces to form. However, it is truly astonishing that this place has the species of Gu Yin Duo.

The original owner gazed at the firearm in his hand, his eyes narrowing slightly, and the fingers gripping the gun turned somewhat pale.

He can only allow the entire world within his sight to transform into a kaleidoscopic state

Xu Le felt his body becoming stiff

Well, he is not just here, but this thing looks...! ... really has some substance!

A deep, dull voice instantly echoed in this hollow room

Then carefully pluck the fruit down

Shikigami, seal

This thing has a little bit of substance

I absolutely do not mean to refuse, Lord Jin Chan. Regarding the matter of the tribute, I truly do not know what to do. To be straightforward, I simply cannot. If you are willing to believe me, then please take it yourself. As for the worms, please give me a little time; I will find enough worms within a few days.

It sounds very eerie, nothing like the voice one would expect at his age

Ahem, A Le, after you go back, could you please spare Ting Ting and my wife...