Chapter 417: Is That All?
Chapter 417: Is That All?
December 13, 2024
"Grandma, Aunt Chen, Xiaoyue, this is the general situation."
Jiang Cheng sighed, "Actually, I was thinking of taking you all to the Outer District, or even back to the slums. With my current strength, our lives would definitely be much better than before, but..." He trailed off.
To spare his family worry, he hadn't even dared to mention the several assassination attempts he faced while in the Outer District.
"It's fine, Xiao Cheng." Aunt Chen smiled, "Wherever you go, we'll follow."
"Mm-hm, Jiang Cheng, if it weren't for you, who knows what kind of life we'd be living now? Maybe we'd still be in the slums, living in fear and anxiety," Lin Yue laughed, "I wonder what the Resistance Army base looks like, I really want to go and see it as soon as possible."
Jiang Cheng glanced at his grandma, who was also smiling at him.
"Alright, tomorrow morning, we'll head to the Resistance Army base. It's going to be a tough journey with lots of mountain roads, so if you can't bear it, just let me know, and I'll carry you."
"It's fine, just carry Grandma," Aunt Chen smiled.
"Yeah, Jiang Cheng, you forgot, I'm also an Primordial Energy Warrior now. A little mountain road is nothing to me." Lin Yue said confidently, even thinking that if her mother couldn't bear it, she could carry her.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but smile at her words.
The bumpy mountain roads were one concern, but another was the adventurers they might encounter searching for rare materials and treasures, various exotic beasts, and the guards at the entrances and exits. The former was manageable, but the latter two, especially the guards, would likely lead to unavoidable combat.
Fortunately, the Resistance Army leader himself was coming, which would greatly ensure their safety during the journey.
At this thought, he remembered Chu Feng telling him to wait in the adjacent room, probably to choose a treasure from Gu Changlin's possessions.
Speaking of which, he hadn't expected this situation.
Initially, he just wanted to sneak out, and it wouldn't have mattered if Gu Changlin sent someone else, but surprisingly, Gu Changlin came himself, and he ended up gaining a huge advantage.
"It seems fate has its own plans," Jiang Cheng thought to himself.
He checked the time; it was already 2 or 3 in the afternoon. After letting his family rest, he stepped out and headed towards the neighboring house.
The door was slightly ajar.
"Knock knock."
Jiang Cheng knocked, "Leader, it's me."
"Come in, the door's unlocked," Chu Feng's voice sounded.
Jiang Cheng pushed the door open and saw Elder Qin and the woman were also there.
"Elder Qin."
He greeted Elder Qin and turned to the woman, "Thank you, Senior, for saving us."
He didn't know her age, but her strength was definitely above his, so addressing her as 'Senior' was appropriate.
"It's nothing."
Shen Xinlian shook her head, wanting to say more but stopping herself.
"Just call her Captain Shen, Jiang Xiao," Elder Qin smiled.
"Okay."
Jiang Cheng acknowledged.
"Come over here, Jiang Xiao," Chu Feng waved him over.
"Let's talk about the other things later, I'll introduce you to the spoils of this operation first."
Jiang Cheng's heart raced.
His breathing quickened involuntarily.
He remembered that Chu Feng had obtained five treasures from Gu Changlin, one of which was a Seventh Rank treasure!
Of course, one should know their place, and he couldn't just pick the Seventh Rank treasure just because he was given the choice. Doing so would likely cause resentment, even if they didn't express it.
As he was new to all this, he needed to be cautious, but that didn't stop him from broadening his horizons.
"First, this is a Seventh Rank Treasure, the Tranquilizing Orb."
Chu Feng seemed to be performing a magic trick, as a blue orb suddenly appeared in his previously empty hand.
"This is the Seventh Rank Treasure?" Jiang Cheng's eyes widened in surprise.
"Yes, it can withstand mental attacks from Supreme Powerhouses. You've seen its effect firsthand."
"Mhm."
Jiang Cheng nodded, recalling how Gu Changlin had relied on this very orb to hold on for a long time before falling into a coma.
Naturally, such a treasure piqued his interest, especially since mental attacks were more covert and unpredictable compared to physical blows or weapons.
However, before coming here, he had already made up his mind not to choose the Seventh Rank Treasure. Even if he was tempted now, he wouldn't change his decision.
"Leader, what about the next few items?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xinlian and Elder Qin both heaved a sigh of relief.
It seemed Jiang Cheng didn't plan to choose this treasure? But perhaps he wanted to hear about the other treasures first before making his choice...
As long as the leader didn't reveal the other use of the orb, it wasn't deception but concealment, and concealment and deception were two different things, as they had discussed earlier.
"You're not tempted?"
Chu Feng's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.
In truth, he was also conflicted, especially after hearing Shen Xinlian's suggestion.
"A Seventh Rank Treasure is meant for Supreme Powerhouses. For you, Leader, the cost-benefit ratio is the highest. For me, it would be a waste." Jiang Cheng shrugged, responding with a carefree attitude.
"Little Brother Jiang..."
Elder Qin felt a twinge of guilt.
Shen Xinlian noticed Jiang Cheng's expression and slightly averted her gaze.
"Don't worry."
Chu Feng took a deep breath.
"Listen to what I have to say next, and you can still make your decision then."
As mentioned earlier, his inner conflict hadn't led to a decision yet. Hearing Jiang Cheng's words, he was moved to continue, "This Tranquilizing Orb has another use. It can help you maintain a calm state of mind, ensuring that even if you fail to break through the acupoint, you'll remain composed. Over time, this will increase the probability of breaking through the acupoint, effectively accelerating your cultivation speed."
Jiang Cheng listened intently, initially expecting a more impressive function, but this was it? Just an increase in the probability of breaking through the acupoint?
What about the Attribute Panel?
With enough experience points, he could achieve a 100% success rate.
But upon seeing Jiang Cheng's reaction, he understood.
Yes, with the Attribute Panel, the Tranquilizing Orb seemed less impressive, but without it, breaking through the acupoint was susceptible to emotional influences. Impatience, hesitation, and other emotions could hinder the process. Having the orb would prevent these emotional influences, making it an extraordinary tool.
"It seems I haven't explained it clearly."
Chu Feng smiled helplessly.
He had assumed Jiang Cheng didn't fully comprehend.
Undeniably, if he had explained it more clearly, Jiang Cheng would have chosen the orb immediately. But now, he felt relieved, and in the future, he wouldn't feel guilty about it.
"No, Leader, I understand your intention."
Jiang Cheng shook his head and took a deep breath.
He had wanted to feign surprise, but after such a long time, it felt too late.
However, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise, expressing his respect for the Tranquilizing Orb.
(End of Chapter)
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