13 – Wealth Should not be Flaunted
by spirapira【After some thought, you decided to find the Village Chief and told him about an Innate Realm expert named Li Huai searching for something before entering Black Wind Forest, cautioning the Village Chief. The Village Chief’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this.】
【Upon inquiring about the reason, the Village Chief explained to you. It turns out that Chi Village was once a prominent clan in Great Xia, once considered one of the two major families in White Moon City along with the Li family. However, due to certain reasons, the Chi family couldn’t break through to the Spirit Yuan Realm above the Innate Realm. Hence, fifty years ago, when the Li family patriarch broke through to the Spirit Yuan Realm, he attacked the Chi family, intending to annihilate them.】
【Ultimately, the Chi villagers suffered great casualties, only a few escaped and hid in Black Wind Forest, not daring to let any news leak out.】
【After hearing the Village Chief’s explanation, you felt deeply aware of the dangers of this world and sighed for the Chi family’s misfortune. However, you were also puzzled as to why the Village Chief would allow you to leave Chi Village.】
【Seeing your confusion, the Village Chief revealed that Chi Village has a type of drug that can make people forget some of their memories. Only then did you suddenly comprehend why the Village Chief would say such a thing.】
【Next, the Village Chief began to worry again. A formidable Innate Realm expert was not something they could contend with in their current weakened state. If discovered, it would surely lead to their destruction.】
【You asked the Village Chief if it was possible to break through to the pinnacle of the Innate Realm. The Village Chief shook his head. He was too old, with no potential left, making a breakthrough impossible. You were helpless as well.】
【The Village Chief then convened a meeting with the village elders. In the end, they decided to relocate the entire village to avoid extermination.】
【On July 3rd, you accompanied the Chi villagers outside of Black Wind Forest. To prevent burdening you, the villagers gave you a lot of silver notes, asking you to return to your own family. You expressed a desire not to leave but were forcefully ejected from the group by the villagers.】
【In the villagers’ view, they were being hunted by a great clan of Great Xia. Any leak of their whereabouts would lead to disaster. Moreover, they considered you a benefactor and did not want to burden you. Even Chi Feng urged you to leave.】
【Feeling helpless, you could say nothing more and left the Chi villagers, seeking to make a living in the nearby Black Wind Town.】
【Without the ample blood resources from the Chi villagers’ hunting, your cultivation progress began to slow. You began to worry about your future life.】
【Ultimately, you chose to train diligently. Fortunately, although you no longer had demon beast meat, the Chi villagers gave you ample silver notes, so you could still live without worries and purchase some cultivation resources to continue your training.】
【On August 20th, you still hadn’t reached the late stage of the Body Training Realm.】
【On October 1st, you finally reached the late stage of the Body Training Realm.】
【On May 5th, 481 of the Great Xia calendar, you finally reached the peak of the Body Training Realm.】
【On May 25th, 481, never having done business or hunted demon beasts but still able to frequently purchase cultivation resources, you aroused the interest of the mercenaries in Black Wind Town and were killed for your wealth.】
【With your death, this simulation ends.】
“This is too tragic.”
Wang Ping was speechless.
He had told the Chi villagers about Li Huai, prompting the entire Chi Village to relocate, their fate unknown.
As for him, he had to eke out a living in the outskirts of Black Wind Forest without wandering too much.
Yet, he was still targeted.
Just really tragic.
It seemed like danger was everywhere.
“It seems that no matter the world, one must always adhere to the principle of not flaunting one’s wealth.”
Wang Ping shook his head, thinking silently.
“If possible, I still need to figure out one thing.”
Wang Ping rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
Was Li Huai’s discovery of Chi Village accidental, or was it through searching?
If it was an accidental discovery, then just killing him would suffice, and there would be no need for the entire village to move. He could also train in peace in Chi Village.
If it was through searching, then things would get tricky, and they would have to flee.
However, they also needed to find out when the search started.
“From the simulation, it likely seems like an accidental discovery. Otherwise, given how long I survived in Black Wind Town, I should have heard some news. After all, a search would cause a huge commotion, whether from the Li family mobilizing experts or recruiting Black Wind Town’s mercenaries, there would definitely be a noticeable stir. There couldn’t possibly be no text appearing in the simulation.”
Wang Ping thought quickly.
“Nevertheless, my speculation is just that—speculation. To know for sure, I need to continue the simulation.” Wang Ping frowned, pondering, “Besides, I must also think of a solution. Otherwise, even if it’s confirmed to be an accidental discovery, without a way to solve the disparity in strength, it’s meaningless.”
Thinking this, Wang Ping opened the chat group and spoke, outlining the potential situation he might face: “Everyone, my current situation is like this. How should I resolve it?”
Someone quickly responded.
Wu Jun (20): “Goodness, Wang Ping, you can see that far into the future? This foresight ability is really abnormal, truly enviable, QAQ~”
Liu Mei (15): “You really are beset with troubles. Even after barely escaping with your life, you face more danger? But, according to your description, the martial prowess in your world seems considerable as well.”
Fang Yun (3): “What else can you do? Just mix it all together. At worst, run away alone.”
Wang Ping (66): “I want to protect Chi Village. The villagers are so kind, and as long as I stay there, I can train safely and have someone to teach me cultivation…”
Fang Yun (3): “A six-against-one situation that you still can’t win only shows a huge gap. In your current condition, there’s no breakthrough point. Of course, there might be one, but you haven’t thought of it yet.”
Wang Ping (66): “By the way, does the chat group have a transport function? If Lord Cai Yonglong could come here to help, that would be great.”
Fang Yun (3): “We haven’t even unlocked the task feature yet. Transport function? You’re dreaming. Roland.Jpg.”
Wang Ping (66): “Alright…”
Wang Ping felt a bit speechless.
The only person he could think of to deal with an Innate Realm expert was Cai Yonglong.
After all, Cai Yonglong once claimed his cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Innate Realm, capable of contending with a perfected Innate Realm expert.
Of course, the difference between their worlds might also lead to variations in combat power.
“Wait, there seems to be a breakthrough point.”
As Wang Ping thought, he suddenly recalled a place, his eyes lighting up.
Those two Gale Leopards were also formidable combat forces. If he could lure Li Huai to their territory and have them fight, then have the Chi villagers join forces with the Gale Leopards against Li Huai, there might be a chance of victory.
“This might work.”
The more Wang Ping thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and he couldn’t help but clench his fist.
“However, I also need to figure out a way to have the Chi villagers provide me with spirit stones to assist with my simulations. After all, I can strengthen quickly through simulations. This might be the fastest way to break through.”
Wang Ping again thought about this point and let out a sigh of relief.
(End of this chapter)