Free Web NovelChapter 209: Chapter 154: New Magical Artifact, New Pills
"Brother Hu is retreating to advance!"
"Exactly. If he confesses and accepts the punishment, the worst he’ll get is detention, a fine, and having to pay some compensation. If they actually label him as mentally ill... that would be a much bigger problem!"
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The men thought they had grasped Zhang Chenghu’s "profound strategy," but they had no idea that only a single thought occupied his mind right now.
’I can’t stand another second in this damn place! It’s making my skin crawl!’
As for going to a mental hospital?
Even that was better than staying in this zoo where he’d had two "supernatural encounters" in a row.
Although Wang Anjiu also found Zhang Chenghu’s change in attitude bizarre, the fact that he was willing to confess and pay compensation was undoubtedly the best way to handle the situation.
He looked at Huang Zhongmu. "Director Huang, what do you think..."
Huang Zhongmu pondered for a moment.
Zhang Chenghu was willing to cover all damages and apologize, which already met the zoo’s basic demands.
As for whether he was mentally ill, that was for the police and evaluation agencies to determine.
"Since he has recognized his mistake and is willing to offer compensation, our zoo accepts his apology and the compensation plan."
Huang Zhongmu said gravely, "However, this must be handled according to the law. He should be detained if detention is warranted and fined if a fine is warranted. Furthermore, we need him to write a letter of guarantee, promising to never again come to the zoo or its vicinity to cause trouble. Otherwise, he will be held fully legally accountable."
"No problem, absolutely no problem! I’ll write the guarantee and put my thumbprint on it!"
Zhang Chenghu agreed eagerly.
He looked so desperate, you’d think he was going to receive an award, not a punishment.
Yang Qi’s gaze sharpened. Seeing the unconcealable fear in Zhang Chenghu’s eyes and his desperation to flee this place, he knew he had achieved his goal.
Two uses of the "Shocking God Technique" were enough to brand a deep-seated fear of the Zoo into this local thug’s heart.
From now on, forget about coming back for revenge; he probably wouldn’t even dare to enter for a free tour.
As they say, it takes a "Cultivator" to deal with a scoundrel.
When dealing with unreasonable thugs like him, sometimes, methods that defy common sense are the most effective.
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By the time the White Tower Branch police car, lights flashing red and blue, drove into the Zoo, the preliminary handling of the situation was already complete.
The lead officer briefly spoke with Huang Zhongmu and Wang Anjiu. After an exchange of thanks and a handover of the situation, Zhang Chenghu and his five accomplices were escorted into two separate police cars.
The Zoo also dispatched a work vehicle to help transport some evidence and assist with the escort.
The three vehicles drove away from the Zoo into the night, the sound of their sirens gradually fading.
Of the remaining guards and staff on duty, some continued to strengthen patrols and inspections, while others went back to catch up on sleep.
Yang Qi also returned to his dorm in the small villa by the mountain, bringing Xiaojiu and Hua Qi, who had been lingering nearby, waiting for her reward.
The moment he walked through the door...
[Congratulations, Host, for assisting a Precepts Hall Disciple in capturing all evil cultivators, defending the sect, and demonstrating your might. Special Reward: Beast-Finding Compass.]
"A Beast-Finding Compass?"
Yang Qi’s interest was piqued as he processed the relevant information that flooded his mind.
This "Beast-Finding Compass" was not a beast-taming Magical Artifact; it couldn’t directly control or strengthen a Guardian Beast. However, its function was extremely practical and powerful.
It searched for beasts!
As long as you had a strand of the target’s fur, a drop of its blood, or even a shed scale, you could place it in the center of the Beast-Finding Compass, activate it by injecting Magical Power, and the Compass needle would point to the beast’s location.
What made it even more valuable was its immense search range. In theory, even if the target was thousands or even tens of thousands of miles away, as long as the aura connection was clear enough, it could still be detected!
This was undoubtedly an excellent auxiliary Magical Artifact for tracking and recovering lost Guardian Beasts, or even for finding specific wild Spirit Beasts.
"What a great item!"
A look of delight appeared on Yang Qi’s face.
In high spirits, he took out a large bag of high-quality cat food from the storage cabinet, retrieved a Strengthening Pill from his Hundred Pouches Belt, mixed it into the food, and called Hua Qi over.
"I couldn’t have done it without you this time, Hua Qi. Come on, eat something good to replenish your strength."
Hua Qi happily enjoyed her special, fortified meal.
After eating, the look she gave Yang Qi became even more intimate and dependent.
This mother cat, raising seven kittens all on her own, felt a powerful sense of security from Yang Qi.
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The next day, the sky had just begun to show the pale white of dawn.
Sitting cross-legged on the Meditation Cushion within the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array, Yang Qi slowly concluded his practice. He exhaled a long stream of white mist that shot out about a foot like an arrow before slowly dissipating.
His cultivation at the Third Level of Qi Cultivation had advanced another step, bringing him closer to the threshold of the Fourth Level.
He got up, went downstairs, and first headed to the backyard to dismantle the "Demon Extermination Array." Then he tallied up his gains—a total of over eight hundred contribution points.
"An eight-pull!"
Yang Qi didn’t hesitate and went straight for the lottery.
The first four pulls were regular supplies—not surprising, but still very practical.
The fifth pull...
[Congratulations, Host, for drawing the prize: Nourishing Essence Pill]
Yang Qi’s eyes lit up.
He had already given the last one to his teacher, Song Chunfang, to help her recuperate. He was just worrying about not having any more in stock, and now it was replenished!
He continued pulling.
[Congratulations, Host, for drawing the prize: Low-Grade Gathering Spirit Pill]
"A Gathering Spirit Pill?"
Yang Qi was even more delighted.
This was also a basic spiritual pill for improving cultivation and increasing Magical Power, but its effects were far better than the lowest-level Qi Condensing Pill. It was basically an enhanced version of it.
It was a great aid for breaking through bottlenecks and rapidly increasing one’s cultivation.
Another pull!
[Congratulations, Host, for drawing the prize: Low-Grade Gathering Spirit Pill]
"Not bad, not bad."
Two Gathering Spirit Pills were enough for him to use when he attempted to break through to the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation.
The final pull...
[Congratulations, Host, for drawing the prize: Low-grade Spirit Stone (Metal Attribute)]
"That’s also decent."
Yang Qi was in high spirits, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
He carefully put away the two Gathering Spirit Pills, planning to take them when his cultivation reached the peak of the third level and he was ready to break through to the fourth.
