Free Web NovelChapter 282.1: Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Technique
At this moment, outside the residential complex.
Wang Xu was driving, with Li Yan sitting in the passenger seat. The two chatted and laughed along the way. Unlike Cui Fan, the two lived in the same direction, so Wang Xu gave her a ride for part of the way.
Li Yan's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "It's only been a year since graduation, and you've already bought a car? Is the salary at the Maritime Bureau really that high?"
Wang Xu smiled. "It's not a lot, just average. I worked hard for a year, and with some help from my parents, I managed to buy it."
Li Yan asked casually, "I heard the Maritime Bureau is pretty busy. How come you're back in Tianyue this time?"
Wang Xu said seriously, "Well, some criminals smuggled a batch of sea monsters into Tianyue City. I'm responsible for the handover."
"Sea monsters? The ones from legends?" Li Yan covered her mouth in surprise. "What do they look like? Are they like the ones on TV?"
"Pretty much. They’re ugly, but their meat is tender and is said to boost virility, so a lot of rich people want to eat them. Sea monsters are toxic, though. Eat too much, and you risk bodily mutations, so it’s best to stay away from them," Wang Xu said gravely.
Thinking of something, a trace of lingering fear crossed his face.
Li Yan asked eagerly, clearly interested, "I heard sea monsters have some special abilities, like the immortals in legends. Do they have superpowers and all?"
Wang Xu shook his head. "What era are we in? Still believing in superstition? There are no immortals in this world. Technology is king! Moreover, even if those immortals recorded in ancient texts came back to life, they probably wouldn't stand a chance against our modern weapons!"
Confidence filled his eyes as he spoke of modern weapons. The immortals and martial gods described in the myths of the Qin Yuan Kingdom were indeed powerful. They could fly, burrow through the earth, and lift cauldrons weighing thousands of jin. But could they compare to the strength of a tractor?
Even so-called mystical martial arts, once analyzed through modern science, had clearly defined limits. They were merely about tapping into the potential of the body and bloodline. One bullet would cripple even a martial arts champion, let alone the devastation wrought by more advanced weaponry. Researching martial arts might as well be replaced with researching genetics.
Myths were just stories. Even if those legendary beings truly appeared, could they survive the Space Eye, the most powerful weapon of the Qin Yuan Kingdom? One shot was enough to bring down a warship from Brilliant Star, far beyond anything a human could endure.
"Sea monsters might not be much, but ordinary people like us should stay away from them," Wang Xu said seriously. "If rich people get into trouble, they still have channels to fix it. If we encounter them, we'd probably just have to wait for death."
"Aren’t they just blowing things out of proportion?"
Wang Xu chuckled. "Mhm. It's even more exaggerated than A Wicked Ghost[1]!"
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After finishing his conversation with Cui Fan, Qi Yuan closed his eyes to rest. "Those rebooters have probably already begun their fortuitous lives?"
He didn't care much about reincarnation or rebirth. Even with foreknowledge, one could at most make more money or climb the hierarchy ladder. He had no interest in those things. If he lacked money, wasn't there always loan sharks? And if not, weren't there those aging, half-blind "white moonlights" from the past? Surely, they'd be more than willing to lend him money.
He also couldn't be bothered to use foresight to start a company or invest in some political figure. Once he recovered a bit, he would focus on practicing boxing. free𝑤ebnovel.com
Lying on the bed, he began to compile a simplified version of the Qi Yuan Scripture. Even the slight overexertion of the mind made him drowsy. He progressed slowly, having to rest every short while.
This body really isn't fit for a human to live in... I truly admire my willpower back on Blue Planet.
In fact, his original self on Blue Planet hadn't fared any better. After about five hours, he succeeded in creating a simplified version that could help him reach level 7 of the Qi Refinement realm.
"Looks like I even ended up with a trash technique."
Still, as a simplified version of his scripture, it was still considered a success. Canglan cultivators wouldn't be able to buy such a technique even for a million spirit stones.
"I’m short on money. Should I try selling this technique?" Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. "But before selling it, I need to give it a powerful name. As the saying goes, clothes make the man. If I want to sell it at a high price, it needs a grand and impressive name. How about... Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Technique?"
He was very satisfied with the name he came up with. Such a powerful name, simple yet full of flair. Selling it for nine million wouldn't be too much, right? After all, that was about two million per word title. Thinking this, he registered an account on the most popular social media platform on Arch Star.
Young Man, Do You Want to Cultivate Immortality? Do You Want to Change Your Fate? For Only 9 Million, You Can Obtain the Super Invincible Somewhat Explosive Technique!
For the video, he casually snapped a few photos of the starry sky, added some text, and paired it with an impassioned background track. [2]
To help sell the technique, he even uploaded the first one percent of its content.
└Donate 10,000 dollars to message me privately.
└Donate 100,000 dollars to get my contact details.
Qi Yuan added these comments under his video. After all, without some threshold, what if people started harassing him? He didn't bother screening buyers. If it were sold, great. If not, so be it.
"Still..."
After some thought, Qi Yuan spent 100 dollars to promote his video, boosting its visibility.
Once everything was set, Zero-One returned as night fell. Carrying several large bags, it placed them in front of Qi Yuan, worry showing in its eyes. "Master, our account balance is running low. We have less than 2,000 dollars left."
Then, it printed out the shopping list and handed it to Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan began giving instructions. "Mhm, it's fine. Help me grind these materials..."
Each material required different processing methods, though most had to be ground. He had no choice but to rely on this not-so-bright smart robot.
Zero-One carried the items into the kitchen. "Understood."
About half an hour later, it returned with the processed materials. A distinct medicinal scent filled the room.
Qi Yuan waved his hand, and Zero-One obediently left. Left alone, he began mixing the medicinal liquids. "Yingshan Blood is yin in nature. Zishan Grass is yang in nature. Yin and yang harmonized..."
Attempting cultivation without first strengthening his frail physique could easily kill him. That was why the medicinal solution was necessary. Thus, he drank the mixture. A spicy yet cooling sensation, mixed with a peculiar aroma, flooded his taste buds. It was like a combination of bitter melon and fish mint.
At the same time, the simplified Qi Yuan Scripture began to circulate. With eyes tightly shut, he continuously circulated the technique, spiritual energy flowing within.
After an unknown amount of time, he seemed to perceive a thread of spiritual light within the darkness behind his closed eyes. He grasped it. Swallowing the spiritual light, he began to change.
1. A Wicked Ghost is a 1999 Hong Kong horror film ☜
2. giving major boomer vibes, taking visual suggestions on how this looks like ☜
