NOVEL WEB Chapter 81: Accumulating Strength and Waiting to Launch
It's almost the end of the month, I'm asking for monthly tickets. The Sanjiang PK failed, so let's see if there's a chance to win a draw for a good recommendation. The platform goes live on May 1st, and I'll be bursting with updates then.
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In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.
Fighting monsters, continuing to fight monsters, fighting monsters.
The flash of the sword, and the monster that charged out fell to the ground, while behind Meng Yu, the street was littered with the carcasses of wild beasts.
There were no signs of life left in the city, with shops in a state of disrepair.
A large number of monsters had been eradicated, so the operation moved on to the next phase—splitting up. The others were operating in small teams, whereas Meng Yu... he declined to partner with anyone, opting to act alone.
Just like a lone wolf.
The sky was overcast as Meng Yu arrived at the city center, at the street of gold shops.
The live broadcast had ended, and there were no surveillance devices around Meng Yu.
Because the disaster struck suddenly, all the valuable gold ornaments were still there. Activating his Storage Bag, those precious items began to disappear into thin air.
The gold and silver of the Immortal Sect weren't worth much, and after this operation was finished, everyone would have to go through a disinfecting Array completely naked. Weapons, Storage Bags, and other items were separately checked, disinfected, and processed, so no one went too far, nor did anyone think that Meng Yu would come for the gold and silver (it could be brought back, but would be registered, taxed, and there were limits—this was what mattered most).
Near the gold shops was the city's largest bank.
Swinging his long sword, a hole appeared in the reinforced concrete wall, and not long after, Meng Yu broke through the barriers, reaching the bank's vault.
There was still a lot inside, roughly over 500 kilograms—that is, half a ton—of gold, and about ten tons of silver, all neatly arranged on shelves.
He sealed off the entrance and exit points, then took out a small disinfecting Array Plate. He poured True Qi into it, and a faint light and steam appeared, throwing all the items in to start the eradication process.
He dialed up his Spirit Talisman Communicator, and a team leader's voice came through.
"Where are you? Are you okay?"
"Killed quite a few monsters. I'm just strolling around the city, thinking of taking a break. Don't wait up for me."
After the call ended, and the items were all disinfected, his figure vanished in the next moment.
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Great Wu.
Meng Yu's figure appeared in the well-arranged Quiet Room.
Once again, he took out the disinfecting Array Plate to sterilize everything, and at the same time, flames blazed all over his body, burning his clothes until there was nothing left, including his hair and eyebrows. After a good ten minutes of burning, he finally let out a breath.
In fact, according to research from the other side, the viral infection had already ended. The real root cause was the mutation of Spiritual Energy, the world experiencing a Spiritual Qi Tide, and the World Tree's upgrade, along with other factors, led to the horrific events, rather than some terrifying virus that could suddenly spread across the globe, causing a nightmarish biological crisis.
Stay tuned to empire
Meng Yu didn't look closely into the specifics, but haha, I'm not short on money anymore!
In those two months, besides killing monsters and saving people in that world, Meng Yu collected large amounts of gold, silver, and jewelry whenever he was alone. How much gold, silver, and jewels could there be in an industrialized world that had been at peace for a millennium?
Meng Yu made two trips, each time filling his Storage Bag to the brim!
He then laid out silver blocks as the foundation, gold bars as bed planks, and gold and silver jewelry, gems, and jade as adornments, becoming truly rich enough to rival a (small) nation!
Suddenly, Meng Yu understood why dragons relished lying upon such treasures.
I'm not lacking money anymore!
Twenty-two tons of gold, over a hundred tons of silver, not to mention numerous valuable jewelry, jade, and gemstones!
"I'm not short on money anymore, I can buy resources however I want to buy resources!"
Moreover, the best part is that I can buy Spirit Stones here with gold and silver!
The Spirit Vein of a First Grade Minor World is average, but even a Third Grade Spirit Vein cannot compare with cultivating with Spirit Stones!
Furthermore, participating in this mission, fighting for two months, brought about a complete transformation in his swordsmanship.
The virtual world of the Immortal Sect, no matter how simulated, is different from real combat, especially the battles Meng Yu fought on Chang Dong Star, which the virtual world could not mimic.
Countless monsters surged out, enemies were everywhere, in all kinds of complex environments and terrifying scenes!
Fighting time after time, drawing his sword over and over again, made Meng Yu's swordsmanship more mature and sharp.
Moreover, the New Martial Skill he cultivated, the Garment Brushing Fall, improved tremendously through the battles, even deliberately taking hits and getting injured.
This is a cultivation technique based on Borrowing Force to Strike, and the biggest difference between it and the Buddhist Sect's Golden Bell Shield and Vajra Invulnerability Skill is that instead of focusing on absolute defense, it aims to deflect as much damage as possible.
On the battlefield, with enemies in all directions and attacks coming from every space, the Garment Brushing Fall emphasizes using True Qi and muscle movement to deflect incoming damage.
Compared to the Golden Bell Shield and Vajra Invulnerability Skill, its greatest advantage is conserving True Qi and minimizing damage as much as possible.
After resting for a while, Meng Yu left the Quiet Room and arrived in front of Qingfeng Gate.
It had been nearly three years since Meng Yu appeared in Qingfeng Fortress; this young Great Village Chief was good to his subordinates, rarely levying taxes, and every New Year, he even distributed holiday goods. If anyone had a headache or a fever, they were treated for free, not to mention that all sorts of bandits and villains had been cleared out for miles around Qingfeng Gate.
The people may not know what a utopia is, but they knew how rare it is to come across such a benevolent and kind ruler.
They prostrated themselves, full of gratitude.
All because this year, their grain surplus could be three to five dou more.
Continuing forward, Meng Yu arrived at a martial training ground where boys and girls were divided into different groups, practicing sword training and martial training under guidance.
"My lord,"
everyone said, bowing to Meng Yu with the utmost respect.
Three meals a day, with meat in each, medicinal aids, and someone to teach martial skills.
These teenagers, aged fourteen to nineteen, were weeping and wailing when they arrived two years ago; many were prepared to run away. But after spending a few days in Qingfeng Gate, they soon became Meng Yu's most loyal subordinates.
Don't underestimate three meals a day with meat, medicinal aids, and the teaching of martial skills. The first two points alone are not even guaranteed for legitimate sons of small families, while these commoners' children at best had two meals a day and often could not get full even eating leftovers.
Now, with the addition of medicinal aids and the teaching of martial skills, and Meng Yu's demand for the teachers to treat everyone equally, to discipline but not abuse, and not to summon people to serve themselves every few days,
this treatment was enough for everyone to be utterly devoted. Whatever Meng Yu said, they would listen, and they would be the first to deal with any peers who dared to complain.
They were thriving, and soon, when Meng Yu raised his banner in rebellion, they would be his most loyal followers.
Not in a hurry, not in a hurry.
Meng Yu's experience with Azure Star and the Immortal Sect told him that to be a King of the Nation, one must care for the people meticulously, and becoming the Lord of the World is no simple matter. Mere force can only bring destruction; otherwise, had he fully understood the situation in the Great Wu Minor World, he would have charged straight to the capital and claimed the throne!
However, the time is almost ripe, and it won't be long before he receives new enhancements.
King of the Nation, Lord of the World, ten times, a hundred times stronger!