The ancient giant bear hiding in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 377 The Five Elements of Humanity
"Gui Taizhen, I advise you to calm down! Since your grandson, Lanni-jun, is willing to join the battlefield of life and death, according to the prior agreement, it is of course a matter of life and death, with no debts owed. Now you are chasing after Tangping-jun, aren't you just making a joke of the rules of my Yinyuan Society? You'd better pull back from the brink and retreat at once!"

A sound rolled down from the clouds, but to the ears of mortals on the ground, it was just a series of thunderclaps, nothing more.

Wang Wu looked up and saw an old man in black robes appear above the glow protecting Dragon Head City. He looked ordinary, and his face was not even visible. Only the small tower he held in his hand was extraordinary, as if it could bear the weight of the world. The five-colored glow opposite him was also forcibly drawn in.

The power of this thing was beyond Wang Wu's imagination.

He even had a feeling that if he were locked onto by the power of this small tower, he would immediately reveal his true form.

Is this a top-tier magic weapon?
No, it might be something on a higher level.

Wang Wu felt a deep sense of panic, truly like an ancient person witnessing a speeding train, experiencing a horrifying feeling of having his worldview completely overturned.

He realized that even with all his strength, he might not be able to defeat his opponent; what despair that must have been!

However, at this moment, the few copper coins in his pocket gave him great comfort and courage, or more accurately, the Hidden Yuan Society rules corresponding to the five elements of the human world.

He even had a sudden realization: as long as he was still under the protection of the five elements of human destiny, no one could find him unless they overthrew and killed the mastermind behind the establishment of the Hidden Origin Society.

And this rule is really great!
Although it may not reach the level of "everyone for me, and I for everyone," it can generally be a virtuous cycle.

For example, now that Wang Wu has received this protection, would he still stand idly by if Yin Yuan were to encounter trouble in the future? He would work very hard to gain more protection from the Qi!

The role played by ordinary people in this process is like that of coins printed by a printing press; Jiaozi is a currency issued by the central bank.

Their existence itself is meaningless, but when the five elements of the human world become gold, the anchor currency, then they gain meaning.

"Hmph! Stop trying to fool me. I have some dirty business with that Lying Flat Lord, which has nothing to do with a life-or-death duel. He forcibly deceived my granddaughter, and now my dear granddaughter's belly is getting bigger every day. Does he not want to take responsibility? You old bastards from the Hidden Origin Society, you better get out of my way!"

Kame Tai was clearly getting scared and immediately changed his story!
"That's your private matter. If you use your private matters to launch a forceful attack on Dragon Head City, you will become enemies of the Hidden Origin Society!"

"Hmph! You'd better protect it for the rest of your lives."

The tortoise on the other side snorted coldly, withdrew its five-colored glow, and remained silent. As a result, the glow above Dragon Head City also dissipated, and the black-robed old man seemed to have never appeared.

Soon, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, the sun shone brightly, and the brief downpour ended as if nothing had happened.

Is this the end?
Wang Wu was secretly surprised, but he felt that the turtle Tai Zhen would probably not give up easily. It was the grandfather of the Mud Turtle, and it was really strange. It seemed like it couldn't accept defeat. Hmm?
Wang Wu was suddenly stunned. He reached into his pocket and, to his surprise, the few copper coins he had just received had vanished like ashes.

So he survived this ordeal, and the protection of his luck disappeared.

He was taken aback. Should he go to Yue Shan and ask the Five Poisons for some pocket money?

No, that would not conform to the rules of the five elements in the human world, and it would only share his limited fortune with the five poisons and Yue Shan.

Why don't you go to a brothel and find a rich woman to earn some hard-earned money?
At this moment, Wang Wu stood on the street, looking at the ordinary men and women all over the street. They all seemed so kind to him, but it was really too difficult to earn a few copper coins from them without stealing or robbing.

How about we bring a bowl first?
Wang Wu actually did just that, but perhaps because he was incredibly unlucky, the passersby completely ignored him—no, they didn't even see him—and avoided him from a great distance.

This is really something. I also want to contribute my share to the Yinyuan Society, but why can't I even have a chance?
Or perhaps a powerful figure from the Hidden Origin Society discovered his true identity and refused to grant him bail?

Wang Wu even felt that if he left Dragon Head City and went into the wild, he would very likely be discovered and captured by that Turtle Taizhen.

But earning a little money in the city is incredibly difficult.

Wang Wu could only keep walking and looking for opportunities. He even tried to work as a waiter in restaurants and teahouses, but he was kicked out every time. On the way, he tried to help an old lady cross the road, but the old men and women turned around and ran away as soon as they saw him from afar. It was too much. What's wrong with me wanting to make some money?
Hidden Yuan Society, you son of a bitch, don't force me down a path of no return...

Uh, Wang Wu turned around abruptly and saw several constables casually sunbathing and picking lice a few dozen meters away...

So as long as he dares to break the law, he will be discovered and arrested. If he dares to resist arrest, the incident will escalate and become a performance point for all of you members of the Hidden Origin Society, right?
"Clang clang clang!"

"By order of the city lord, from today onwards, a 300-day curfew will be imposed on Dragon Head City. All citizens are forbidden from wandering outside after sunset!"

As soon as the notice was posted, Wang Wu knew it was hopeless. Of course, he could try hiding in an ordinary person's home, but that would constitute illegal intrusion into a private residence. Ordinary constables couldn't catch him, but cultivators from the Hidden Origin Society could.

The same applies to his attempt to hide deep underground in Dragon Head City; the rules forbid it.

Or does he want to stand in opposition to the five elements of human nature?
Give me a break!

As noon approached, Wang Wu even considered risking leaving the city to cut some firewood in the mountains to sell, but he knew even more clearly that if he went out, the chances of being discovered by Gui Taizhen were too high.

He walked on helplessly, never imagining that he would fall into such a desperate situation today. That damned Five Poisons!
"Squeak!"

A courtyard gate opened ahead, and a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression walked out. He looked up and saw Wang Wu, and immediately began to curse.

"Get out, you stinking beggar!"

"Brother, please have mercy and give me some food. I haven't eaten for three days. I wish you booming business, great wealth, many children and grandchildren, good luck, a virtuous wife, and a concubine with a great figure."

Wang Wu skillfully switched to a different style of singing, even starting to sing a folk ballad. What else could he do? In this life-or-death situation, he had to unleash his full potential.

The man, however, showed no respect and instead gave a sinister smile.

"Damn! I have some pig slop here, do you want some?"

"I eat!"

Wang Wu was also in a hurry and blurted out the words. In fact, he regretted it as soon as they left his mouth. He shouldn't be so embarrassing. Unexpectedly, the man was stunned, looked Wang Wu up and down a few times, and his gloomy expression finally relaxed a little.

"Wait here!"

The man turned and went back into the yard. He came out a short while later, but instead of pig feed, he was carrying two cornbread buns and a bowl of water.

"Thank you, brother, thank you, brother!"

If Wang Wu were granted a general amnesty, even cornbread would be better than pig feed.

He devoured the two steamed buns in one go. Although they were hard to eat and wouldn't increase his luck or protection, it was a good start. Maybe he could ask for some money later.
But let's forget about it!

Why would a dignified first-rank demon need the protection of a mortal?
Moreover, it has lost its original meaning. Although mortals are meaningless money, they should not betray this most basic kindness.

I, Lao Wang, also have principles.

After drinking the bowl of water in one gulp, Wang Wu returned the bowl, bowed deeply, and turned to leave.

He hadn't taken more than a few steps when the man called out to him.

"You're so young, and you have hands and feet, why don't you find a job to support yourself?"

Hey, there's a chance!

Wang Wu turned around, gave a wry smile, and asked, "Brother, do you have any connections to help me find a job?"

"Damn! You're trying to take advantage of the situation. But I do have a connection. The old night watchman on this street died last night. You can take his place."

The man's casual remark immediately made Wang Wu realize something was different; it was a sign of protected destiny.

He didn't just earn a few copper coins; he directly landed a job in Dragonhead City.

Wang Wu immediately expressed his gratitude profusely, but the man still had a gloomy face and led him to complete the onboarding process without saying a word.

This ordeal, which was practically certain death for Wang Wu, was miraculously averted by a mere mortal.

That's really interesting.

But the crisis will not disappear, it will only be delayed. Today, this mortal saved Wang Wu, which is equivalent to making the Yin Yuan Society bear the price. If Gui Taizhen makes a comeback in the future, the Yin Yuan Society may retreat three feet to avoid the sharp edge.

At that time, the actions of this mortal today may lead to the destruction of the city.

The cause and effect of this debt are something that Wang Wu must repay.

If he can't repay the debt and just leaves, then the rules and regulations of the Hidden Origin Society will cease to function.

This is not cause and effect formed by the Way of Heaven, but rather cause and effect on a physical level, which is visible.

"This humble Taoist has gained enlightenment again!"

Wang Wu stood in the small hut where the watchman rested, and smiled slightly. He was glad that the watchman could have some time to recover and grow.

He took out a hair, transformed it into himself, and let it go to keep watch. The protective aura remained, and Wang Wu could then go into seclusion.

"If I want to advance to the Super First Rank, I need to have the strength to stop Kame Taijin!"

"Of course, it would be great if the Hidden Origin Society could withstand the pressure from Turtle Tai Zhen in Dragon Head City."

Thinking this, Wang Wu immediately used the Ruyi An Shen Technique to shrink to the size of a speck of dust. The feeling of being protected by the five elements of the human world was truly too safe; otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to release his supernatural powers.

"Let's upgrade first."

Next, Wang Wu opened the two storage bags left by the Mud Turtle, and the supplies inside were exceptionally abundant.

Not to mention its three broken demon cores, each of which can extract 1000 million points of spiritual energy.

The spirit liquid alone is worth about 50 million points of spiritual energy.

In addition, there are various spirit stones that can be stored for a long time, totaling up to one hundred million spirit energies.

As for the other materials, whether familiar or unfamiliar, they are priceless. A rough estimate suggests that the total value of all the materials in these two storage bags alone is over one billion.

The dragon is really pushing us!

Wang Wu listed the 140 million spiritual energy points that could be withdrawn directly, which was what he needed for his upgrade.

Passive concealment, danger perception, and self-healing can each be upgraded by one level.

The Earth's Heart and Fury can each be upgraded by two levels, for a total of seven levels.

One word: Promotion!

Weakness is the original sin; he needs to become strong.

(End of this chapter)