Martial Arts: Start by Obtaining the Wild World

Chapter 284 0283: Soul Crystal; Ringwraith Response
"No spiritual roots?"

Cheng Zongyang was a little surprised. He didn't think much about it at first, but then he thought that Luo Dingran was a soul slave and his body was reshaped.

He immediately asked Luo Dingran to call over a few other people who were not so busy and had high-level soul slave bodies.

As Cheng Zongyang conducted the tests, the results were all the same: there were spirit bones but no spirit roots, and they were all spirit bones of the second, third, and fourth attributes. The one with the fourth attribute was Ding Xing!
This surprised Cheng Zongyang quite a bit.

Ding Xing seemed to see Cheng Zongyang's confusion and said:

"Sir, among the unorthodox techniques you purchased, there is a technique called 'Bone Changing Technique', which records that spiritual roots are born and raised naturally, and are related to a person's Yin spirit, which cannot be changed.

But spirit bones can, as long as we find the right one, we can replace the spirit bones with those of ordinary people, and even change the number of spirit bones. We are all soul slaves who have been reshaped, so we can't reshape our spirit roots like this, but the result of the reshaping is to select the best, so there is a great probability that spirit bones will exist. "

Now, Cheng Zongyang looked at Ding Xing: "Bone replacement method? No side effects?"

He had only read most of the book on unorthodox methods, but had not read it carefully. He had also read the bone-changing method in the catalog, but from the name he thought it was about changing the bones of the body or something like that.

I never thought that it would be such a heaven-defying technology as replacing spirit bones.

Ding Xing shook his head: "How can there be no side effects? The bones are not your own, so if you replace them with your own, you will naturally reject them, no matter how suitable they are. But you can use drugs to alleviate the side effects. In addition, the life span will be shortened, and the changes in the spirit bones during the breakthrough will also cause extreme pain. It is unbearable for ordinary people."

Now, Cheng Zongyang finally understood.

This means that all soul slaves can only continue their subsequent path of cultivation by using martial arts to gain enlightenment.

However, only high-level soul slaves have this qualification. The rest of the soul slaves are limited by their own grades and naturally cannot practice.

But this also means that he can completely use the soul slave reshaping method to reshape certain people who are unable to practice?

He has tried to lock the soul many times, and the success rate is as high as 80%.

Later, as long as a spiritual body is found to reshape it, even mortal bones can be reshaped into a body that can be cultivated with only two side effects.

The side effect was just being restricted by him and being unable to leave the wilderness world.

Cheng Zongyang shook his head slightly, put aside unnecessary thoughts, and returned to the topic: "In this case, then you should practice well. The sooner you embark on the immortal path, the more you can play a greater role."

"Yes, sir!" Everyone bowed in response.

Cheng Zongyang didn't care much about this little matter and then went to the fourth floor.

Luo Dingran arranged the three statues here, one because of the limitations of the hut, and the other for Cheng Zongyang's safety to be better guaranteed.

In a corner, Cheng Zongyang came to three statues placed separately and threw the appraisal over.

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[Statue of the God of Wind]

Introduction: A statue of a deity that was once devoutly worshipped and respected by the people for generations.

Function: Collecting Faith

Prayer effect: Good weather and good harvest (invalid)

Points: 8 million

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Looking at this statue, Cheng Zongyang was a little surprised.

"This thing really worked in the past? And it's worth so much now?"

But slowly, Cheng Zongyang began to fall into deep thought.

"God?"

"Collecting faith?"

Cheng Zongyang's thoughts gradually became heavy. A cultivator's practice is to absorb spiritual energy to improve himself. Even if there are immortals, they should devour the immortal spirit, right?

Collect beliefs, gods.

"That's a god, not an immortal! Only gods need incense and faith, right?" Cheng Zongyang felt that his guess seemed correct.

But the question is, what is the relationship between gods and cultivators in the wilderness world?
Cheng Zongyang felt like his CPU was about to smoke, and all this was just his guess.

But the Ringwraith seemed to be dead, and all the questions that were not related to the transaction were blocked. There were many things I wanted to ask but there were no answers, so I could only rely on myself to find them in the wilderness.

"Soul slaves! I need more soul slaves to develop this world and find more things! I'll get more death row prisoners and serious criminals later! I also need to continue collecting soul crystals. When the war breaks out again, it's also a good time to collect soul crystals."

Cheng Zongyang knew very well that doing so would lead to unnecessary false and wrongful convictions in some places, but he also had means to deter and confuse people.

He resisted the urge to sell it and fixed his gaze on the center of the eyebrows of the statue of the God of Wind.

This thing is too similar to the Soul Crystal. He has to peel it out to see what it is.

He took out a dagger and easily dug out the red crystal stone embedded in his forehead.

However, the moment he dug it out, he suddenly felt a terrifying pressure coming, and the market hut shook violently, but returned to normal the next moment.

The whole process just took a moment!
If it weren't for the pressure he just felt, he thought he couldn't stand!
“This statue!”

Cheng Zongyang's face was solemn. It was obvious that the commotion just now was caused by the thing he dug out!
For no reason, a thought came to his mind - God cannot be offended!
Is there something else in here?
Looking at the statue in front of him that suddenly lost its colorful luster, it was as if the colors of the Terracotta Warriors that had been buried deep underground and never seen the light of day had oxidized and faded on the day they appeared in the world!

This made him feel more certain that there was something wrong with this thing!

Then he threw another appraisal at the statue.

The information did not change, but the points directly became [0].

Now Cheng Zongyang quickly threw an appraisal at the crystal in his hand.

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[Soul Crystal]

Introduction: A special natural crystal stone from the Valley of the Dead in the wilderness world, which was later remade by special human means. It can store a soul and automatically absorb the faith and souls within a radius of one kilometer, thereby nourishing the stored soul.

Grade: Special

Restriction: Only for practitioners

Progress: 89%

Note: ①: There is a soul in the crystal, which is suppressed by some force. It can be absorbed and fused to strengthen the soul power. But there are unknown effects. ②: It can be sacrificed in the market hut to enhance the function of the hut. The function direction is unknown.

Points: 8.9 million

——After reading the content carefully, I suddenly understood!

"There really is something there! And the soul crystal is the source of this high value!"

As I looked at the precautions, my desire to absorb was suppressed by my desire to understand.

Look at the other two statues!

After identifying them one by one, there is basically no difference except the name and value.

So, after he was ready, he dug out the soul crystals between their eyebrows again!

As expected, two terrifying pressures appeared and disappeared in a flash!

If he guessed correctly, he should have been suppressed by the Ringwraiths in the market hut!
This is enough to illustrate the strength and control of the Ringwraiths in the wilderness world, and the source of this pressure is not as powerful as the Ringwraiths.

"With those few pressures, if I didn't have the protection of the hut, I'm afraid I would be in trouble."

Cheng Zongyang narrowed his eyes slightly, suddenly looked up, and asked in a serious tone: "Ringwraith, since you said you can make a sacrifice, then come out and answer my question."

Although these three soul crystals can be exchanged for more than 200,000 points, he now wants to know some secrets and what functions the hut will have after the sacrifice.

After a pause of a few seconds, seeing that the Ringwraiths did not respond, Cheng Zongyang continued:
"Later, I found a new temple, and I estimate that there will be another one. After merging the three statues, there are currently six soul crystals. There may be more in the future. If you want them all, then come out and answer my questions. Otherwise, I will consign them all instead of offering them as sacrifices, and I will not sell them to you."

He was looking for a deal, but also a threat.

Since there is a sacrifice involved in the appraisal, it means that this will have a lot of effect on the Ringwraiths. But how much effect it will have depends on whether the Ringwraiths are willing to come out and talk to him.

This time, after waiting for about ten breaths, when Cheng Zongyang was about to give up, a sigh sounded from within the space:

[This is your first time as a host, and this is my first time as a Ringwraith in the true sense. I was not as omnipotent and omniscient as you think about the affairs of this world. I am also constantly upgrading and improving the functions and abilities of the Ringwraiths, making more comprehensive preparations for future hosts, so as to complete my evolution;
Remember, I gain from you, you gain from me, we are mutually beneficial. There is no unequal status where I cannot do without you. If it is really necessary, I will untie the stone ring myself. Although untying it will be punished for me, you will also suffer a great loss.

In addition, my appearance and conversation with the host will consume a lot of my essence. Now I will give you a chance to talk. One soul crystal is exchanged for one minute. I will give you the time to prepare and answer questions about the wilderness world. After the end, just follow the rules. 】

The voice of the Ringwraith disappeared after it finished speaking, and no matter how Cheng Zongyang asked later, it no longer responded.

But recalling what the Ringwraith had just said, his face turned pale and blue.

Damn it, it turns out that you are just a system salesperson who has just entered the industry. What you got is also a "software program" with incomplete functions.

Later, the Ringwraiths gradually improved the "system functions" from their own side, making it easier for new hosts to use these functions in the future.

No wonder they didn't respond to various questions before. First, it would consume their essence, and second, the Ringwraiths themselves didn't understand it.

But the following words also made him sigh slightly. Although they sounded arrogant, they did make sense.

The mutual exchange and transaction of points and items means that both parties get what they need, and neither can be left without the other.

But he had to admit that he got everything he had now from the Ringwraiths. Without them, he really wouldn't have everything he has now. And if the Ringwraiths hadn't been picked up and recognized by him, they would not only be buried in the Tianduan Mountain, but they wouldn't even have the chance to "connect to the Internet".

It can be said that the situation of the Ringwraiths was quite miserable at that time.

In this way, it is indeed a mutual assistance and mutual benefit.

"One soul crystal for one minute! So make good use of this time."

As for what the Ringwraith said about preparing for a new host in the future, I can only say that it was overthinking.

With his own way of seeking stability, he would not fight if he could avoid it, and would not fight slowly if he could use strong means to deal with the enemy. It would be difficult for him to die. He had developed here until now, and even the number of times he had fought could be counted on two hands. So the only end was that he would die of old age!

I didn't think any more about it. At least I got a lot of information from what the Ringwraiths said, and I also understood more about their situation.

He stopped practicing and returned to the first floor.

Luo Dingran was still there, and Cheng Zongyang immediately said to him: "You go and arrange an exploration team to check whether there are any village ruins within a kilometer of the second temple. If there are, let them explore the area within five miles of the two temples to find the third temple.

Even other villages and towns that have been discovered should be re-explored to see if there are any temple statues with three eyes and soul crystals. I need those statues! The sooner the better. "

Although the statues in each temple cover an area within a kilometer, it means that there are at least villages within a kilometer radius of the temple.

Five miles is basically the distance between some villages.

Seeing Cheng Zongyang so anxious, he thought that he must have discovered something in the soul crystals on the three statues.

But the goal was clear, they were looking for the statue, so Luo Dingran didn't waste time and immediately agreed and left. As for the matter of purchasing the formation, it was handed over to Cheng Zongyang.

After Luo Dingran left, Cheng Zongyang also fell into deep thought.
"The gods asked people to build temples for worship, so there shouldn't be only a few villages. Both temples are near the river, which means that many villages are also living near the river. So if we continue to search up and down the river, there may be more temples."

Thinking of this, he glanced at the silent purchasing column and left the wilderness world.

He needed money to continue expanding the existing territory so that his personnel could continue exploring northward along the river.

Since the Ringwraiths had given him this opportunity, he naturally had to buy more time.

After his spirit returned to his body, Cheng Zongyang left the secret room and went upstairs to inform the servant to ask Chen Kaishan to come over.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Chen Kaishan came riding on his horse.

"Zongyang, what's the emergency?"

At the servant's signal, Chen Kaishan hurried to the study in the backyard. As soon as he entered the room, he asked directly, his face full of anxiety and confusion.

Cheng Zongyang asked seriously, "I received a special message from them, and they need a large amount of silver. How much silver can Dayi Chamber of Commerce lend me at most? I can use the next ten years of wilderness rice to pay off the debt, or something else."

Hearing that they needed silver, he didn't ask any more questions. After a little thought, he said, "The amount I can decide will not exceed five million taels, and I will be the guarantor. If it's more, it will need to be reviewed by the headquarters and there must be collateral.

You used ten years of wilderness rice harvest as collateral, but that's all fake. According to the rules of the Dayi Chamber of Commerce, we won't agree to it. How much do you want?"

Cheng Zongyang said: "The more the better. At least not less than 100 million taels. And it must be in cash."

Chen Kaishan was so shocked that his eyes widened and he shook his head like a rattle. He was filled with shock.

"One hundred million taels? In cash? Not to mention how much manpower and vehicles are needed to transport this amount of silver, I'm afraid that this amount will have a huge impact on the reserves of all the banks in Daliang. They can't agree to it. Otherwise, the banks in Daliang will be really hurt. If it's banknotes, they may be able to consider it based on the collateral."

In the eyes of the Great Yi Chamber of Commerce, although the land of the four prefectures was occupied by the Ge royal family, it was still called the territory of Daliang. Who it belonged to had no impact on the Great Yi Chamber of Commerce at all.

Cheng Zongyang did not respond, but continued to think.

The quantity he wanted should at least be able to expand a large area to facilitate the exploration team's search for temple statues.

According to the expansion rules, one kilometer costs one thousand taels, so at least the distance must be expanded enough this time.

After thinking about it again, Cheng Zongyang said, "Ten million taels for a place to go to the world of immortal cultivation. It's up to you to decide how much I can give. As I said, cash."

Ten million taels are enough to expand ten thousand kilometers!
How much will happen in the future depends on what the Chamber of Commerce decides.

(End of this chapter)