The ancient giant bear hiding in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 381 Internal and external troubles
"That Hidden Origin Bell is most likely a celestial artifact, otherwise it wouldn't be able to suppress this situation."

Wang Wu pondered to himself that now that he possessed eight hundred strands of the five elements of the human world, he was able to purchase protection of equal value from the Hidden Origin Bell. Similarly, he could also purchase various supplies from the Hidden Origin Society through that jade talisman.

For example, a small courtyard with permanent property rights in Longshou City is priced at a staggering 10,000 strands of human energy, which is outrageous.

Wang Wu thought it was too exaggerated.

The value of real estate in Dragon Head City depends entirely on the presence of the Hidden Yuan Society. If the Hidden Yuan Society were to disappear one day, the real estate here would be worthless.

"I'm not buying it, I'd rather die than buy it, but I can rent it. Hmm, it really is possible. Thirty strands of human qi a month to rent a watchman's hut, who do you think you are!"

"I want a more upscale residence!"

A moment later, Wang Wu tentatively rented a woodshed that only cost ten strands of silver per month, but he would also have to take on the job of a night watchman. The cost-effectiveness was simply amazing.

This is the one.

Following the jade talisman's guidance, Wang Wu headed straight for his new home; all he really wanted was a single room.

A moment later, his expression froze, because standing in front of him was none other than the kind person from yesterday, the man with the gloomy expression.

"why is it you again?"

"Hehe, brother, I've come to thank you. The night watchman job is great, with food and lodging provided, it's really wonderful!"

Wang Wu chuckled awkwardly. This man was truly an ordinary person, so he couldn't explain why he wanted to rent a single room.

"These days, nothing is easy. You'd better take care of yourself."

The man, with a gloomy face, left quickly; he seemed to be working at the government office.

"Fine, the watchman's hut will do."

Wang Wu is now so reluctant to spend even ten strands of human energy each month.

It's getting dark again...

"Hmm? Another mission!"

Wang Wu's heart skipped a beat, and the contents of the jade talisman became clear at a glance. It wasn't a mission at all, but a promotional event! What the heck? 30% off, no, there was even a 50% off promotion! Damn, this is amazing!

At this moment, he became truly interested. He didn't need to worry about the night watchman's duties; the hairy creature would patrol automatically, and there wouldn't be any problems.

But this 50% off promotion is really—

"Friend, would you be willing to sell the five elements of human life?"

Wang Wu was about to go on a shopping spree when he suddenly heard a deep, hoarse voice, which startled him. He was in a level 24 passive stealth state, and even Gui Taizhen couldn't find him. Who could find him here?
But there was no one around, yet the voice rang out again, and only then did Wang Wu realize what was happening.

Damn, the other party initiated the contact with him through the Hidden Origin Society's jade talisman.

"Wait, sir, are you also a steward of the Hidden Origin Society? Are you aware that the five elements of the human realm are forbidden to be traded privately!"

Wang Wuyi spoke with righteous indignation.

"One million units of spiritual energy, or a fifty-year lease on a small courtyard, in exchange for all the five elements of human energy you possess, or whatever else you need? Just name your price, as long as it's not higher than that."

What the hell!

Wang Wu was taken aback. Who had he run into? Was it George Soros or a stock market tycoon?

Yes, he keenly realized that this was definitely not a simple matter.

Because on one side, the Hidden Origin Society was openly offering a 50% discount, while on the other side, they were secretly acquiring the five elements of the human world.

Perhaps both sides are on the same side, or perhaps they are not.

But the goal is the same: to recycle as much of the five elements of human life as possible from the market.

Why does it feel like Yin Yuan is going to back down?

If more than 90% of the Five Elements of the Human Realm are recovered, Dragon Head City will have very little Five Elements of the Human Realm left. At that time, the Hidden Origin Society can simply leave, or stay. In that case, cultivators will not be able to obtain protection, because if you do not have Five Elements of the Human Realm, the Hidden Origin Society will have no obligation to protect you.

In this way, we can let Turtle Taijin enter the city to hunt him down.

Similarly, this guy who wants to privately acquire the five elements of the human world is probably trying to counter the actions of the Hidden Origin Society.

This is a bit complicated!
Thinking of this, Wang Wu would never sell the Five Elements of Humanity in his possession. This thing is of little use elsewhere, but in Dragon Head City, it can be directly protected by the Hidden Origin Bell. This is probably a rule that even the higher-ups of the Hidden Origin Society cannot change.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to sell, not at any price. Besides, I have absolutely no interest in the Hidden Origin Society's 50% off promotion. If possible, I would like to buy some Human Five Elements. Do you have any connections?"

The other side remained silent for a moment, seemingly engaged in multitasking?
"If you want to buy the Five Elements of the Human World, why don't you take on a mission? The Hidden Origin Society has countless missions these days. If you're willing, earning several thousand strands of the Five Elements of the Human World every day is very easy."

"Huh? So many? How come I didn't see any of them!"

Wang Wu was very surprised.

"Because you are a ninth-rank deacon, the higher-ups of the Hidden Origin Society have reassigned all missions to fifth-rank deacons and above. Of course, these missions are extremely difficult, and if you are not strong enough, you can easily lose your life!"

It turned out to be the case.

Wang Wu understood that the missions he had taken to protect Tieshan Town and the Xuan Tie Mine were all thanks to the night watchman.

Furthermore, he also understood why the night watchman stopped looking for him later. It was obvious that he thought he was disobedient, taking the task and the benefits and then running away. Anyone would feel disheartened in that situation.

"So the Hidden Origin Society is up to something?"

Wang Wu asked directly.

The other side immediately replied, "You're very clever. That's true. The Hidden Origin Society doesn't want to offend Turtle Tai Zhen. They're compromising, but this will destroy Dragon Head City and all the cultivators who rely on the Hidden Origin Society for protection. Once the Hidden Origin Society takes away the vast majority of the five elements of the human world, the Hidden Origin Bell will no longer protect this place." "Do you understand what I mean?"

“I understand, but why don’t you take on the mission? You said yourself that you can harvest thousands of strands a day.”

“A few thousand strands are not enough. There are about a million strands of human five elements on the market. In order to keep the Hidden Origin Bell running at the most basic level, there must be 500,000 strands of human five elements on the market. I have collected less than 100,000 strands after much effort. I didn’t want to be in such a hurry, but the appearance of Turtle Tai and the cowardice and inaction of the Hidden Origin Society’s higher-ups have left me with no choice.”

Wow, you're amazing! Can we be friends?

Wang Wu felt like he had found a powerful patron.

"Making friends is fine, but we can work together."

"How to cooperate?"

“Simple. In return for your most precious magic treasure, I will lend you ten thousand strands of the five elements of heaven and earth. This will allow you to immediately advance to the fifth-rank steward of the Hidden Origin Society. Once you have earned ten thousand strands, you can redeem your magic treasure. How about it?”

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu smiled and said, "It seems you are indeed in a hurry."

"There's no other way. I have no choice now. If the higher-ups of the Hidden Origin Society take back most of the five elements of the human world from the market, Dragon Head City will be destroyed. It might even affect the overall situation of the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance!"

"No way, it's that serious?"

Wang Wu laughed and thought it was a bit of an exaggeration.

It also affects the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance. Such a large immortal alliance, are the immortals behind this alliance just sitting idly by?
"Okay! I agree. How do we proceed with the transaction?"

"Go here, and Yu Fu will give you guidance."

The other side looks really anxious.

But Wang Wu was actually more anxious, because he truly knew that the Hidden Origin Society's actions were practically tantamount to selling him to Gui Taizhen.

He could simply leave, but that would mean the end for all the mortals in Dragon Head City.

Once Kame Taijin is allowed into the city, do you really think he will torture you severely?

No, no, he went on a killing spree, and the last one who survived was Xiong Wu.

He had no other choice.

Following the guidance on the jade talisman, Wang Wu quickly arrived at an ordinary courtyard in the north of Dragon Head City. Here, Wang Wu threw out a hair that transformed into himself and transferred eight hundred strands of human five elements. As for magic treasures, he directly gave up his ape skull.

To his surprise, the other party was even more cautious than he was. They didn't show themselves at all, but instead sent a paper crane with a jade talisman. Wang Wu touched the jade talisman, and ten thousand strands of human energy were successfully transferred.

The other party then swiftly took the ape skull, thus concluding the transaction.

Wang Wu didn't have time for pleasantries. After retracting the hair, he opened the jade talisman again, and sure enough, relevant information appeared on it.

The first condition is that one must hand over 10,000 strands of the five elements of the human world to obtain a fifth-rank steward jade talisman from the Hidden Origin Society. This jade talisman can be used effectively in any branch altar of the Hidden Origin Society within the Twelve Immortal Alliances.

Extremely high gold content!
But what about the Twelve Immortal Alliance?
Branch forum?

In addition, fifth-rank stewards can enjoy basic survival protection when attacked by Earth Immortals or higher within a radius of 100,000 li around the Hidden Origin Bell.

That's pretty good.

Wang Wu seemed to be deep in thought, then decisively handed over ten thousand strands of human five elements. His jade talisman instantly transformed into spiritual light and flew up to the upper spiritual net. Amidst the roar of the Hidden Origin Bell, a new jade talisman fell down.

The whole process was very fast.

The effect is very high.

Immediately afterwards, lines of information appeared on the jade talisman.

"You have become a fifth-rank steward of the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance branch of the Hidden Origin Society, and you are also the 196th fifth-rank steward of this branch."

"You have gained higher privileges and can now take on more tasks."

"Friendly reminder: There are currently 68 tasks available for you to accept."

……

Goodness, so many?
The members of the Hidden Origin Society aren't very helpful.

Wang Wu chuckled, casually clicked on a task, and then his expression turned serious.

Because at the very top of this mission was a streak of blood.

"A shipment was stolen by an unknown enemy 68,000 li to the north and has not yet been recovered. This shipment is extremely important. Whoever recovers it will obtain 8000 strands of the five elements of heaven and earth!"

"Warning: Three fourth-rank deacons and nine fifth-rank deacons have died while carrying out this mission. Please accept this task with caution!"

"Warning: The traceability markers on this shipment will expire in twelve hours!"

"Friendly reminder: As you are a fifth-rank steward of the Hidden Origin Society, as long as you do not leave the 100,000-mile radius of the Hidden Origin Bell, the Hidden Origin Bell will provide you with the most basic life protection if you are attacked by a target of Earth Immortal or above."

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"I'm in a big trough!"

It's a conspiracy, absolutely a conspiracy!
A chill ran through Wang Wu's heart. After a moment's thought, he decisively accepted the task.

Because there are tracking markers, there's no need to worry about searching hard; it's just a trap.

Assuming that Gui Taizhen will not intervene, and that Yin Yuanzhong will provide basic protection.

This task was practically tailor-made for him!
(End of this chapter)