I will eventually become a divine being through accumulating constantly

Xue Jing returned to the Zhige Base when it was already dark.

After the post-match interview, he and Jiang Siwei planned to go for a celebratory banquet, and called upon Ning Yuantai, who doubled as a driver, then on their way out they coincidentally bumped into Wei Junwu, who shamelessly tagged along, bringing with him Song Nanxing.

The group went to an upscale restaurant in Yuan City that was quite famous and had an expensive meal.

Xue Jing finally got to try the 'Flame Crab' that the Mountain Demon had mentioned once before and that he had since remembered.

The meat was naturally cooked to perfection, ready to eat upon cracking open the shell. This creature, as if born to be eaten, was truly an exceptional delicacy.

With Xue Jing's large appetite, typical of those who practice martial arts, he ate dozens of them in a row, almost emptying the restaurant's stock.

Unfortunately, perhaps due to the wrong season, Xue Jing inquired but was unable to purchase the 'Flame Crab King'. Continue your journey at empire

It is said that out of a hundred thousand Flame Crabs, only one would be a king, and its level of deliciousness was claimed to be within the top three in the world, challenging for the top spot.

With his reputation boosted to such an extent, Xue Jing felt that even if it might be a waste of money, spending a couple hundred million to try it wasn't a big deal for someone of his wealth, but alas, it was not available at the moment.

So, he could only wait for another opportunity in the future.

During the banquet, Xue Jing intentionally or unintentionally asked Wei Junwu about the person behind the scenes.

The one who sent him the Forgotten Greatsword and arranged for Wei Junwu to spread the news that Zhou Yinglin was planning to kill him in the arena...

Although Xue Jing had already roughly guessed that this person was related to Zhu, he still did not understand who exactly it was nor the reasons they wanted to help him.

"...Old Xue, it's not that I don't want to tell you, I really don't dare to," Wei Junwu said, grasping a large crab claw, channeling his power to crack and shake off the shell, revealing the plump crab meat inside.

He slurped up all the crab meat in one go, swallowing it as quickly as Zhu Bajie eating a ginseng fruit, and then sighed, "When working for such a person, you can't do more or less than asked, you must follow the instructions to the letter, any deviation is not allowed."

"That person didn't mention that I could reveal his identity to you, so I can't say... but well," Wei Junwu's tone shifted, smiling, "You'll know soon enough... Although I can't tell you, there's someone who can say whatever and should be meeting you pretty soon."

Xue Jing's expression shifted, and he nodded, saying, "I see, I understand now."

"...Old Xue, in the future you're destined for great advancement. When you're rich and powerful, don't forget about me!" Wei Junwu suggested with a wink.

Xue Jing picked up a cup filled with cola, took a sip, and said leisurely, "I've been rich for a while now."

Wei Junwu chuckled twice, then said, "By the way, Old Xue, you and Otogirusu..."

"Really don't have anything? I feel like something's not quite right."

Xue Jing calmly glanced at Wei Junwu and said slowly, "What do you think is off?"

Possessing the ability "Visualization True," which enhances the spirit, Xue Jing had strong control over his emotional regulation. Although his instincts rejected the notion of a male-to-male relationship, he had since calmed down and was no longer reacting impulsively.

In essence, as long as he himself was unwilling, no matter how Otogirusu felt or what others said, it would have no impact on him... and if it came down to force, Xue Jing wouldn't flinch in the slightest.

With this in mind, he felt there was nothing to fear; it was best to face it with equanimity.

"Back when your match ended, I ran into Otogirusu backstage," Wei Junwu said, stroking his chin.

"He had just come out from the medical room, probably to treat an injury on his head. He wasn't wearing his hair tied up... How should I put it."

Wei Junwu appeared reminiscent, somewhat entranced.

"...He really was so beautiful, utterly different from when his hair was tied up, totally devoid of any masculine vibe, not manlike at all."

Xue Jing silently shifted his chair a little furthe away from him.

Wei Junwu waved his hands, "I'm certain I'm not gay... Here in the Inner Ring, technology is advanced, and there's no shortage of selling young boys who, aside from having an extra piece, look completely like girls, but I have always politely declined, my 'sensor' has no response to them."

"But Otogirusu... it's different, really different." Wei Junwu mused thoughtfully.

"My sensor shouldn't deceive me... do you think it's possible that this person is really crossdressing, actually a top-tier sakura girl in disguise?"

Jiang Siwei, who had already finished eating, displayed an embarrassed sweatdrop expression, thinking this guy was a bit off.

Xue Jing considered for a moment and said, "Simply crossdressing wouldn't fool me; his body is undoubtedly male, with everything that should be there."

"However, in this world there are many strange things and powers, and I can't rule out the possibility that he might have used an ability to completely disguise his gender."

Wei Junwu exclaimed in excitement, "If that's the case, then you've struck it rich, Old Xue!"

"Otogirusu is the third heir to the Otogi Zaibatsu, part of the small group of the richest people on this planet. Judging by his behavior, he's clearly interested in you... Ah."

Wei Junwu stopped as he seemed to suddenly realize something.

He scratched his head.

"That's bad, your calamitous beauty might turn from a stroke of luck into a disaster... Old Xue, you're a nation-toppling beauty!"

Xue Jing: "?"

...

After returning to the villa at Zhige Base, Xue Jing placed two nearly one-meter-long Flame Crabs on the table.