Chapter 5: Memories Like the Wind
Unfortunately, after this diary entry, they returned to reunite with Guo Huai for a period of time, and then they began their final adventure. This adventure truly was their last, as they would no longer be able to embark on any further explorations
In his childhood, Guo Huai's favorite activity was sitting in front of the computer reading the adventure diaries that his parents had specially written for him. While reading those diaries, he felt as if he were part of the experiences, as if he were continuously sharing various wonderful events with his parents
At this moment, if Guo Huai recites the prayer well and receives a response from Tao Zhu, then the contract will be considered mutually acknowledged by both parties. The fulfillment of the contract will be guaranteed by the divine, leaving no room for issues. As for breach of contract, the terms are clearly outlined; who would dare to act recklessly
The other party's appeal to the public safety department yielded no results, and when Guo Huai was making a big fuss about this matter, it was impossible for him to name them one by one. In the end, the matter also came to nothing, with only occasional echoes remaining.
Guo Huai placed the book on top, chuckling to himself, and then he placed "The Art of Deception" on top as well, marking it with the same price. This art of deception is also a unique form of magic, and when used well, it can be extremely useful
How could Guo Huai do such a foolish thing, and he truly preferred that they go to the temple? By that time, it would no longer be up to them to decide, and the accumulated frustration over a long period would have to be vented all at once
The rumors spread by that group of people had a considerable impact on his life at school. Although he did not care much, he always felt uneasy in his heart. When he walked through the school, many students would fear him, as if they were seeing a ghost.
The brilliance of this light certainly cannot prevent extraordinary individuals from acting against ordinary people. After all, deities cannot possibly protect everyone in the universe at all times; firstly, they are too busy, and secondly, they are not the slaves of mortals
As long as Guo Huai is willing to pay, they will not report him to the temple. What kind of logic is this? If I pay, how foolish would that be? Wouldn't it just be an admission that I did it? In the future, wouldn't you extort me even more? The most tragic thing is to be bitten by a group of vampires for a lifetime.
Although explorers do not share their core experiences on this website, careful reading allows Guo Huai to extract many useful insights from it. Some useful articles on hetushu.com are set to a paid status, and he is also willing to read them. "Hmm, so soon?"
The uninterrupted adventure diary of those six years is forever paused before the last mission undertaken by my parents two years ago
Not long after, the city government handed him a survey report issued by the Blue Star Explorers Association. His parents perished during their last expedition, along with five other explorers who were part of that expedition. This was a significant blow to the Blue Star Explorers Association, which already had a limited number of transcendents.
The Blue Star has been incorporated into the Pangu Star Domain for nearly a century. Although it has not yet fully integrated and is still viewed as a newly incorporated barbaric planet by other celestial bodies, the influence of the gods has already begun to permeate people's lives.
However, anyone possessing extraordinary or even transcendent abilities who dares to act recklessly and create a significant impact will undoubtedly be eradicated by the temple at the first opportunity. Guo Huai took this into consideration when he acted.
These animals do not possess human intelligence, and their souls are far inferior to those of humans. The difficulty of control is not great; even slightly extraordinary strength is already exceedingly simple to deal with ordinary people. The first person died, followed by the second, and after several consecutive deaths, no one remained skeptical.
With Guo Huai's character, a drop of kindness will be repaid with a fountain of gratitude. If anyone provokes him, they will definitely face a tenfold retaliation. Moreover, he is not the kind of gentleman who believes in waiting ten years for revenge; rather, he is a petty person who will seize any opportunity to crush his opponent thoroughly, ensuring they never rise again.
In this world, due to the existence of the divine, the radiance of the deities illuminates all those who have established their faith before reaching adulthood; thus, even ordinary individuals are often graced by the light of the divine.
He only needs to present the contract number at the temple, allowing the deity of commerce from the Pantheon to directly transmit the items through the temple's channels to the Pantheon located in the recipient's area.
In the Pangu Star Domain, there are a total of eighty-nine deities led by the Primordial Ether Lord, each varying in rank. The temples of these deities do not engage with the secular world; however, the external powers of the deities permeate every aspect of people's lives
After this report arrived, a lawyer came to handle the transfer of his parents' inheritance and the continuation of the books for him. From that moment on, Guo Huai was left all alone in this world
Fortunately, by that time he had already received the inheritance of the shepherd and had begun the harvesting of souls. He had witnessed many deaths and tragedies, which had made him mentally resilient. Although he felt sadness, it ultimately did not crush him. Living alone was no longer a question for him; he had long possessed the ability to live independently.
Consider the Liyang No. 1 High School; even those known as the so-called Four Young Masters of Liyang, what prospects do they truly have for the future? Achieving the status of their fathers would be commendable, yet it is unlikely that they will ever attain the rank of a scholar-official.
Years later, after the old man passed away, he lived alone. Since then, Guo Huai has grown up living by himself. During this time, many people regarded him as a mere child, vulnerable and easily deceived, while he managed a vast fortune.
Interference is acceptable; indirect interference will suffice. Interference can control a pack of wild dogs on a street, attacking people with a single, fatal bite, clean and swift. It can also control a mouse to add some seasoning to his meal, create a notch in the gas pipeline, or even manufacture small probability events, all of which are exceedingly simple.
In that diary, the parents wrote about how, after stepping beyond the second stage, they found the third stage to be a distant prospect. Engaging in exploration for a long time, each expedition was fraught with danger. With underage children at home, over time, they had grown somewhat weary and decided that after the next expedition, they would return to their hometown and live a good life together with Guo Huai
On weekdays, for every task, my parents meticulously document everything that occurs, writing it in the private space of the Explorer's House
He started as a gentleman, and as an exceptional individual, he was destined to be on a different path from ordinary people. Thus, at Liyang No. 1 High School, he interacted with classmates and teachers only in a formal manner when necessary, without forming any deep connections.
Someone made a firm offer, how could Guo Huai not respond? He immediately recited a prayer to affirm this contract, and he had already planned to visit the Pantheon tomorrow to take care of this matter.
Guo Huai logged into his father's account, browsing through the adventure diaries that had been ongoing for six years since he was eight years old. In the past two years, after the passing of his parents, the first thing he did upon entering the explorer's home was to go through these diaries
Many people want to take a bite when there is an opportunity. A single person may lack the courage, but when several family members unite to bolster their confidence, driven by greed, they can indeed accomplish it. In short, while you may possess some abilities, if you have the capability to eliminate us all, at that point, the temple will certainly not spare you. Under the influence of desire, people can truly do anything.
Not long after the two ancient texts were placed online, they were unexpectedly purchased in their entirety at a fixed price. Two windows popped up successively on the website, displaying two virtual electronic contracts. The fulfillment of these contracts is guaranteed by the divine power of the God of Commerce, Tao Zhu.
The transcenders of the second order have already attained the rank of fourth-level nobility. Through long-term exploration, they have amassed an unimaginable fortune. In addition to exploration, they can also join the Tian Gong Institute in the Sky City, the core city of Blue Star, as researchers, securing a respectable and high-paying job. Furthermore, Guo Huai can also find better opportunities in the Sky City.
The use of spells for transcendent power is not an ordinary matter; it is only natural that they come at a high price, and no adventurer would be short of such funds. The Wall-Walking spell is of little use to Guo Huai, but as a non-direct combat spell, it has its unique applications in many situations. "A fixed price of 100 gold coins."
Guo Huai placed two ancient books on the auction shelf, and then prepared to close the trading page, intending to head to some public communication areas of the Adventurers' Guild
The reserve price for the auction of "Wall-Penetrating Technique" is 10 gold yuan, which is equivalent to 1,000 silver yuan or 100,000 copper yuan. From the perspective of the average income of ordinary citizens, this amount represents their income for five years
It is as if those criminal forces can kill people without necessarily breaking the law; similarly, he can indirectly cause some individuals to disappear, becoming nourishment for the ghostly trees.
At that time, although he had already obtained the inheritance of the Shepherd, which did not possess transcendent power, the influence he wielded on a spiritual level was sufficient to handle ordinary people discreetly, and the outcome goes without saying
Of course, afterwards, the other party's family reported him, claiming that he harmed others using sorcery, with the intention of taking a bite out of him. If possible, they would truly devour him without leaving a bone behind. Is this the family of the transcender? www.hetushu.com must certainly have some strange powers left behind. The temptation of gold is too great for children.
Several individuals have attempted to deal with him, only to meet various untimely ends at his hands. He does not directly engage in mental interference or guidance with that person, nor does he possess the ability to cause death through direct mental interference. Furthermore, if it were a direct intervention, given the limited divine insight, if the temple were truly intent on pursuing the matter, it is likely that their transcendent power would be the first to uncover his involvement.
He opened the Explorer's Home, accessed the trading area using his father's account, then recorded two ancient books on video, uploaded the photos, and provided a brief description of the two ancient texts below, subsequently setting them to auction status
Throughout the entire school, he hardly had a single friend; however, what did that matter to him? He was mature for his age and considered himself a man destined to be a great pioneer, fundamentally looking down on anyone from Liyang No. 1 High School.
Everything that happened in these diaries was far more captivating to him than any story could be. The adventure diaries accompanied him as he grew up, allowing him to understand many things that ordinary people could not access. These diaries were also the most precious legacy left to him by his parents, which, in Guo Huai's view, was far more valuable than any substantial sum of money they could have left him
The commercial contract guaranteed by the God of Wealth, Tao Zhu, is indeed one such example; however, it is a relatively advanced contract that ordinary people cannot afford. Typically, it is only large merchants who engage in transactions with each other under conditions of mutual distrust that would invest significant sums to sign such contracts
Born into a family of explorers, Guo Huai was deeply influenced by his surroundings and developed a keen interest in the life of explorers and everything related to it from a young age. As his parents were often away and unable to care for him, they, aware of his interests, shared their accounts with him.
Looking at the table of contents of the diary, everything from the past years replayed in Guo Huai's mind. He then chose not to dwell on it any longer, for the past has already passed and cannot be changed. No matter how many times he thinks about it, it is of no use; it is better to focus on doing well in the present.
Thus, they urged the public security forces to intervene in the investigation. However, it is absurd to think that public security forces could investigate such cases. If a gas explosion occurs at home, it is unreasonable to blame others for using sorcery. If the other party is truly an extraordinary being, would you dare to provoke them
On that day, regardless of the distance, even if it is across different galaxies, one can still arrive within a day. This is one of the advanced functions of the temple
In the blink of an eye, it has been two years since my parents passed away. I am about to turn sixteen and soon become an adult. Father and Mother, if you were still here and could see me now as I become an achiever, you would surely be very happy. Unfortunately, you cannot witness this moment.
At that time, the two books only cost fifty silver dollars. If the seller had known that one of the books contained ancient techniques for passing through walls and could be sold for this price, increasing its value two hundredfold, I wonder if he would have been so enraged that he would have spat blood.
His future will never intersect with these individuals, especially after the hope of acquiring transcendent power, this thought becomes even more pronounced
The God of Commerce is the God of Trade. This electronic contract document, with contract number HZ4556454540, has had the prayer recited by the other party in accordance with the provisions of the contract, and has received a response from Tao Zhu
Since childhood, his parents have often been away. Apart from a brief period in his early years when he lived with a childhood friend of his father's, he gradually developed the ability to live independently from the age of eight, spending a few more years under the care of an elderly person.
Those who are able to access the website are mostly well-known individuals among explorers; otherwise, it would be impossible to obtain an account. For instance, Guo Huai is able to enter because he relies on the account shared by his parents
Afterwards, many rumors detrimental to him emerged in society, but they allowed Guo Huai to enjoy a period of peace. However, recently that group of people, for reasons unknown, either lost their minds again or acted foolishly, and unexpectedly reappeared, which is truly disgusting. They even brazenly declared their intention to summon the temple to deal with him
This is a logic that even a fool can understand, and the consecutive deaths of the parents in those few households seem to be an attempt to bully this minor. Guo Huai indeed possesses a certain malevolence, which makes public safety forces wary and reluctant to intervene too deeply; they merely went through the motions. Such malevolent matters are beyond their control, and as for the temple, it would not mobilize for such trivial issues.
The Explorer's Home is a website established by the Blue Star Explorers Association since Blue Star entered the computer network era nearly ten years ago