36. GOLD (Lewd)
“Huff!”
Lo Jik exhales sharply. His chiseled muscles tense around him as he controls his breathing. The usual Pink Muscles Gu session stopped after 6 minutes instead of the usual 15. It’s not surprising. The initial 6-month period of using the Gu was based on a daily one-time session. However, Lo Jik doubled it during his rest days—No rest for the wicked. So, the Gu fully refined his muscles, flesh, and tendons in about 4 months.
‘Pink Muscles Gu is now useless for me. However, I must continue nurturing it. I also let my rank fall and purchased years’ worth of food for the Gu since it is material to refine the Rank 4 Elite Muscles Gu. Body Refinement does not end at Rank 3. Instead, a Gu Master needs adequate Rank 4 counterparts to continue increasing their capacity for more Beast Strength.’
It’s already been a few days since the Beast Tide in the rainstorm. The casualties included 25 teams of Gu Masters across the three Clans. Such losses made the clans reveal even better rewards to motivate the Gu Masters.
But the situation did not last long since reports of multiple Bold Lightning wolves and even Frenzy Lightning Wolves terrified the Gu Masters. Be it coincidence or fate, the Gu Yue Clan was somehow ready for this through their four Battle Elders—Qing Shu, Chi Shan, Mo Yan, and Fang Zheng. Other clans also sent their Elders. The support of Elders through Signal Gu relieved other teams to continue their efforts.
‘It’s been months,’ Lo Jik opens his eyes.
‘Anyone spying on me should already have my pattern. I constantly checked my body and let Mo Yan inspect me, too. She has more experience than me and didn’t notice anything strange. I shouldn’t put off the Golden Achievements any longer. Fang Zheng will be the most active for the foreseeable future. The Tide occurred recently, and the Wolves won’t attack for some time. I won’t get better conditions than now.’
His gaze glints.
<<<>>>
A team of Gu Masters has an ugly expression as two Bold Lightning Wolves surround them. The surrounding Lightning Wolves lock the area, eyeing the Gu Yue Gu Masters with a ruthless glint in their eyes.
“What is going on?”
“The Bold Lightning Wolves have their hunting zones. Why are they flanking us?”
Their cries do not matter as one of the Gu Masters releases a Ball Gu with a yellow body and tiny wings. The Gu flies into the sky and explodes into a mass of light visible from 50 kilometers! However, their fate remains the same despite the use of Signal Gu.
In the distance, Fang Yuan calmly stares at the wolves, tearing his Clansmen to shreds.
It’s his doing.
He used the Stealth Scales Gu to lure another pack of Bold Lightning Wolf. He would transition from being visible to going invisible to lead the wolves there.
Why?
‘I used this method to lure the wolves and kill Gu Yue Man Shi to collect his Gu for the merit points and exchange it for the Nine Steps Fragrant Grass Gu. However, Gu Yue Yao Ji wants my Nine Leaf Vitality Grass and will prevent me from buying it. Besides, I don’t want to return to the cliff area near Man Shi. That’s where I attracted Bai Ning Bing’s attention. Although I used my means to chase her, luckily encountering Qing Shu and forcing her to self-explode her arm—I might not have been lucky this time. Qing Shu and Fang Zheng are elders. They might not even be near the cliff like last time.’
‘As for this group. Hehe. I underestimated the Divine Investigator’s daughter, and she uncovered Gu Yue Jiang He covering for me. Killing mortals and Jiang He covering it to protect his evaluation isn’t the point. It broke the illusion of my ‘attitude’ for the Divine Investigator’s Daughter. Fang Zheng was almost assassinated by the Hunter’s Eldest Son because of me. It also snapped the last of my relationship with Fang Zheng, making him completely cooperate with the investigation.’
‘These are all simple measures to delay the investigation once the Tie duo arrives. The crucial point is still healing the Heavenly Essence Treasure Lotus Gu before they arrive.’
Fang Yuan moves from the site.
‘The best way is to kill Chi Cheng and blackmail Chi Lian about his family faking the results. However, Chi Cheng’s team has a scout that can detect heat. Stealth Scales Gu is useless against him. I must use the Wolf packs to kill the Chi Faction and advance to Rank 3. For that, I must isolate Zie Qi.’
<<<>>>
“Save me!”
“Jian!”
A wave of blue mist stops the Bold Lightning Wolf. The wolf snarls and bites. However, the formless defensive fog is like an unbreakable bubble that protects the Xiong Clan’s Gu Masters.
“It’s the Moon Treasure Mist Gu!”
“Ah! Elder Fang Zheng!”
“It’s truly you!”
Fang Zheng steps from the bushes. His gaze does not leave the Bold Lightning Wolf as he flicks two moon blades—cutting the remaining Lightning Wolves! Lightning dances on Bold Lightning Wolf’s claw as it swipes at Fang Zheng. The snappy lightning fails to pierce the protective mist around Fang Zheng, dispersing.
The Xiong Clansmen watch Fang Zheng calmly deal with the wolf before revoking his Gu’s effect.
“Thank you, Elder Fang,” The team leader bows. “Even though we aren’t of the same clan, your talent and character are respectable! This Xiong Jian is in your debt.”
“I must uphold the Alliance’s terms,” Fang Zheng smiles. “We can’t let internal disputes be the end of us, Brother Jian. Of course, I will assist others against the wolves.”
Other Gu Masters from the Xiong Clan feel a rush of admiration toward the youth. One of them cannot help but compare.
“Elder Fang Zheng is younger than Bai Ning Bing with similar results. But why are the two so different? Bai Ning Bing has been nothing but a mess! She hurt our Clan’s Xiong Li and even killed one of our elders three years ago.”
“Sigh, Elder Fang is a dragon amongst men.”
“A crane in a flock of chickens, indeed.”
Fang Zheng doesn’t shy away from such comments now. He elegantly adjusts his sleeves before offering, “Your team must be out of Primeval Essence.”
The comment instantly makes the team cautious until Fang Zheng beams pleasantly. “Let me escort you near your village.”
They sigh in relief, accepting the offer while using Fang Zheng’s protection to retrieve their Primeval Stones and recover their essence.
Curious about him, the Xiong Clansmen question different things. Fang Zheng answers most of it without disclosing any clan secrets. Xiong Jian speaks up.
“We all heard about your marriage, Elder Fang. I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but wouldn’t it have been better to marry a Gu Master and accept your romance as a concubine? Other female Gu masters might not want to be your concubines if your wife is a mortal.”
As if used to such doubts, Fang Zheng reveals an understanding look. He sighs, stating. “How can anyone reason with love? Gu Masters are also mortals, and we all perish one day. And a man in love can never love another person. I don’t care about concubines.”
The two female Gu masters feel moved while a burly Gu Master laughs.
“That’s where we disagree, Elder Fang. I think a man and a woman can love more than one person. Don’t many legendary female Gu Masters possess a harem of men?”
“Idiot! There’s a difference!”
“Exactly!” The two women retort as Xiong Jian smiles. “What about a person loving two different individuals at different times? A lover of past and present. Who would one choose? The first love that never was, or the next.”
Fang Zheng gazes at the team leader with surprise. Xiong Jian’s question is intriguing.
The group discusses the topic while traversing the dangerous forest, unable to conclude the topic in one session.
Meanwhile, Lo Jik answers a similar question without even trying.
Choose?
Sacrifice one for another?
He mocks such notions. One does not choose between two things he wants. He takes them both and merely appoints different priorities. That’s what he is about to achieve as he leads Shen Cui in one of the newly built Bamboo cabins inside a grove. Other cabins are rebuilt, too.
He once possessed a portion of the property in the grove.
Now?
With the death of all the hunters, it’s all bought under Mo Yan’s name by Mo Chen.
Shen Cui enters the cabin with a nervous expression. Her petite frame shakes with each step—fear and anticipation. Keeping true to his unforceful ways, Lo Jik revealed his intentions to Shen Cui. She should have refused. But she didn’t. Wasn’t she the one waiting for him? Didn’t she want his lips? His warmth?
Did she not deny Fang Zheng several instances of intimacies with her hand and mouth, even introducing a few drugs? What was all that for?
Him!
Would a Mo Yan scare her when she’s already drugged Fang Zheng?
A blue film of light flashes within the cabin before disappearing. The flash briefly illuminates Mo Yan’s amused features as Shen Cui lowers her head.
“The Rank 1 Hide Sound Gu lasts for 5 hours. Is she truly worth 200 Primeval Stones, Dear?”
Mo Yan’s derisive words pour a bucket of cold water over Shen Cui’s courage as the latter feels a warm hand on her shoulders. Lo Jik’s comforting words almost make Shen Cui tearful as he chuckles, “200? She’s more than that. So much more. Don’t you already know me, Yan?”
“I do,” Mo Yan sighs with a smile, closing the distance and pecking his lips. “You’re the man who constantly put his life on the line to help me get strong. I’m just worried this wench is using you the same way she uses that Fang Zheng.”
“I-I’m not!” Shen Cui works up, profusely blushing. Her eyes adjust to the dim interior as Shen Cui observes the mockery in Mo Yan’s eyes.
“You’re not using Fang Zheng?” The woman questions.
“No, I-” Shen Cui pales slightly when a loud spank rings, followed by Mo Yan’s yelp.
“Stop giving her such a hard time,” Lo Jik snickers.
“Hmph, fine!” Mo Yan scoffs as she further pushes her butt against Lo Jik’s wide hand, allowing him to squeeze her.
“Come,” his other hand boldly grabs Shen Cui’s pert ass, making her squeak. He leads the duo to the mattress beside the study table. “Hehe, I remember I only used to have a shelf. But it’s so different now.”
“Do you like it?” Mo Yan questions.
“Well…” Lo Jik lets his words linger. Eager to curry his favor to not feel suppressed by his wife, the mistress smiles, “I’m sure you will rise further and feel similar nostalgia about your current house.”
Mo Yan narrows her eyes.
“It’s not nostalgia,” Lo Jik sighs. “It’s just a pity to ruin such good furniture.’
The duo understands his meaning, growing speechless. Does he feel so confident taking two women at once?
<<<>>>
“Hah! I’m back!” Fang Zheng grunts as he enters the village. Before he can think of anything else, a Gu Master hurriedly calls out for him.
“Elder Fang! We have several pending assignments to issue. Elder Mo Yan and Qing Shu already finished their share of it.”
Fang Zheng groans softly before nodding. He just wants to return to his wife and say: I’m—
<<<>>>
“—cumming!”
Shen Cui shrieks as a pool of juices gathers under her toes. Her body leans against the desk, standing on the balls of her toes as Lo Jik slams his cock into her stretched, pink slit. He grunts aloud, filling Shen Cui as the Elder’s wife’s pupils roll into her skull. Her tongue lolls out. However, there is another person taking advantage of her.
“Now, now,” Mo Yan moans, snatching Shen Cui’s head and stuffing it against her creamed cunt. “Don’t pull out so suddenly.”
Shen Cui instinctively licks and eats Mo Yan out as Lo Jik grunts. “Those Gu, Yan’er.”
“Here you go, dear,” Mo Yan trills as two lights shoot out of the woman, who is squeezing her breasts. One Gu enters Shen Cui’s butthole as the girl’s eyes pop open. Meanwhile, the other Gu has a mysterious effect on Shen Cui. She doesn’t feel her entrance strained.
“It’s a Gu that temporarily makes your skin and flesh more elastic than usual.” Lo Jik smiles as his thumb instantly slides into Shen Cui’s sloppy asshole.
The girl struggles to say something. However, Mo Yan keeps a tight hold of Shen Cui’s head.
“Don’t worry,” Lo Jik continues. “The other Gu cleans you up. I don’t know when we’ll see each other again. So, I don’t want to waste any time when I’m with you, Cui’er.” He speaks softly. “I want you. I want to make you mine in every way possible before I let you return.” He covers his true desires and gently pushes his slobbered cock inside Shen Cui’s tight anus.
The trio grunts at once as the sharp exhale from Shen Cui’s nostrils along Mo Yan’s wet clit makes her explode in the former’s mouth as Shen Cui obediently laps it all up. Meanwhile, Lo Jik quietly enters Shen Cui’s hot ass. He exhales once he bottoms out, stretching the woman in ways Feng Zheng never could imagine.
He glances at the duo ahead. Narrowing his eyes, Lo Jik grabs Shen Cui by her hair and yanks her up, forcing her ass to squeeze around his cock.
“Aaaagh~!” Shen Cui moans, shivering as juices spill and slide down her pale thighs.
“Aw!” Mo Yan pouts. “You’re so greedy, dear!”
“Sorry,” Lo Jik smiles wryly, letting Shen Cui lean forward till her stained lips latch onto Mo Yan’s breasts.
“Hhmgh,” Mo Yan coos. She strokes Shen Cui’s head, grumbling, “Don’t think being silver-tongued will help your case, Shen Cui. You also answer to me now. Say: Yes, Mistress.”
“Y-yes, Mistress,” Shen Cui whimpers as Lo Jik moves, making her lean forward. She wants something to kiss. Someone!
Mo Yan rolls her eyes. Shen Cui’s slutty expression is ‘barely’ enough to move her as the woman leans down, tasting herself and her husband from Shen Cui’s tongue as they embrace each other, with Lo Jik steadily increasing his pace.
‘That’s two Golden Achievements. Lucky~!’
He fucks Shen Cui even harder. She would need a healing Gu to walk straight after they are done—something Lo Jik prepared. He had the two Vitality leaves from before. It’s time to use them.
<<<>>>
“—so, I told them that I would consider their thoughts about it. What do you think, Cui? Cui’er?”
Fang Zheng prompts the woman as she blinks before forcing a smile.
“I’m sorry. I’m just a little tired. I took a stroll in the village and still feel slightly sick,” Shen Cui shakes her head.
“Is that so?” concerned, Fang Zheng prompts, “I should ask—”
“It’s alright, dear.” She whispers. Shen Cui leans forward and pecks Fang Zheng. “Could I sleep early tonight?”
“Of course!” Fang Zheng nods. It’s rare for him to stay at home during the night these days since the Elders take turns keeping watch of the Village’s defenses. Even if he wanted to spend time with her tonight, he readily agreed for her to have rest.
<<<>>>
It’s naturally challenging for Lo Jik to complete all the Silver rewards from Shen Cui—especially a damn footjob. Besides, it took time for Lo Jik to ‘persuade’ the two women to eventually kiss each other. He couldn’t have done that had he focused on other Silver Achievements like a boobjob or a handjob.
He stares at the list of accomplishments waiting for him to summon.
[The Devil’s First Threeway (Golden): Creampied Mo Yan and Shen Cui in one session. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan, and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[The Ladies Agree (Golden): Mo Yan and Shen Cui swapped cum. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan, and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[The Servant’s Carrot (Silver): Had Vaginal Sex with Shen Cui for the First Time. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[The Servant’s Stick (Silver): Had Anal Sex With Shen Cui for the First Time. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[Creamy Takeaway (Silver): Creampied Shen Cui. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[Servant’s Tea (Silver): Made Shen Cui Orgasm for the First Time. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[A Taboo Makeout (Bronze/Repeatable): Made out with Mo Yan. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]
[Scouting Booty Call (Bronze/Repeatable): Had Penetrative Sex With Mo Yan, Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]
[Serving Lips (Bronze/Repeatable): Made Out With Shen Cui. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
[Master’s Bitch (Bronze/Repeatable): Had Penetrative Sex With Shen Cui. Parties Involved—Host and Shen Cui. Rewards Stored.]
Lo Jik buzzes with excitement! Forcibly calming down, he considers if he should summon the Bronze rewards.
He decides—he shouldn’t.
It’s not that he wants to be reckless. But he’s ignored months of rewards in the name of caution! What is a few more days?
‘Of course, I will use summon the Bronze reward if I’m unlucky enough to summon a real dirt as a Silver one.’
He heaves deeply before starting with the silver rewards.
‘Don’t be a Red Steel Relic Gu,’ he prays as the light flashes in his blanket’s realm. He’s greatly anticipative towards Shen Cui’s rewards. Being the sweet cheeks that keep giving, a blood-red orb descends on his lap. This orb differs from the Shadow Beast Gu. He can feel a jelly-like texture around the orb. It’s slightly like an eyeball.
‘What Gu is this?’ Lo Jik scratches his head in confusion. He’s never heard of Rank 2 Gu of this description.
‘It must be capable enough to compete against Red Steel Relic Gu or the Shadow Beast Gu.’ Lo Jik stores it inside his Aperture.
The second silver reward reveals another Gu Worm!
It’s not a Red Steel Relic Gu!
‘I’ll be damned,’ Lo Jik scoffs a chuckle. He DID rig the RNG. Using the different Beast Strength Gu and the Pink Muscles Gu has enough effect for the second reward to be an index-long creamy bone. A weak Rank 3 aura emerges from its being as Lo Jik stores it in his Aperture.
‘A Rank 3 Tough Bones Gu. Only Thick Skin Gu remains. However, it’s one of the most common Gu. It’s not valued only due to the rarity of the former two Gu and how hard it is to find or refine them,’ Lo Jik smiles. ‘I’ll refine it after reaching Rank 3. I’ll have to forget about the Complete Smell Lock Gu since one of the components of Thick Skin Gu is the Black Mane Gu. It also means I should forget the Rank 3 Steel Mane Gu.’
He summons the third reward.
A Red Steel Relic Gu.
‘It’s acceptable,’ he sighs. Lo Jik has three Relic Gu now! He can easily nurture a Rank 2 Peak Stage subordinate. ‘It’s good that the Relic Gu barely needs anything to survive.’
The fourth reward flashes, revealing a rare refinement material for a Strength Gu.
He quietly turns his gaze to the Golden Rewards.
Lo Jik summons it with a thought. Light flashes before revealing a familiar blood-red orb. It’s also a Rank 2 Gu.
‘Could it be?’ Lo Jik instantly understands something. There have been instances where he received a low-ranked Gu that does not match the promises of Silver rewards. It’s because the actual reward is never the ‘outer’ shell.
He takes a deep breath. Instead of using the recently received Gu, he retrieves the Rank 2 Blood Gu from the silver rewards. He uses the Gu with slight hesitation.
The Gu consumes 20% of his Peak Stage Essence before dissolving into warm blood that seeps into his skin. Lo Jik holds back a grunt as his body shudders. It feels like a metal liquid is flowing through his veins. However, the Gu does not let him focus on the pain as his mind almost collapses from the information getting ‘smeared’ on his soul!
Hundreds of Blood recipes and facts fill his mind.
This is a Rank 2 Soul’s Blood Gu. It’s a one-time Gu similar to the Heart Engraved Gu. However, this Gu can carry much information, like the Bookworm, for a painful cost. Lo Jik breathes steadily as his head hurts slightly.
‘I see,’ he purses his lips. ‘The Blood Sea Ancestor.’
The Inheritance came from a Gu Master who benefited from the Blood Sea inheritance.
Blood Sea Ancestor was a Rank 7 demonic path Gu Master who took lives as readily as cutting grass, and his evil reputation was such that it resounded throughout the world, having his name recorded in history. In the beginning, Blood Sea Ancestor was just a mortal. But through luck and destiny, Blood Sea Ancestor became a Gu Master of the demonic path. Blood Sea Ancestor started from the lowest levels and rose in the ranks before becoming an authority on the Demonic path after 800 years. Blood Sea Ancestor didn’t have a high aptitude. So, Blood Sea Ancestor had limited Primeval Essence in his aperture. Therefore, he had a crazed interest in researching the fusion of worms.
Blood Sea Ancestor had invested a lot of effort in researching Gu capable of absorbing natural Primeval Essence even after being refined by a Gu Master. The righteous path Gu Masters feared Blood Sea Ancestor's experiment. The righteous path Gu Masters were extremely worried that Blood Sea Ancestor would succeed in his research. As a result, The righteous Path Gu Masters organized countless traps before moving in for the kill.
In the end, Blood Sea Ancestor wasn’t able to succeed, but it wasn’t a complete failure. Blood Sea Ancestor succeeded in producing the fusion recipes of Bladewing Blood Bat Gu, Blood Guillotine, and Blood Frenzy Gu. Bladewing Blood Bat Gu was his first accomplishment, Blood Frenzy Gu was the second, and Blood Guillotine was the Blood Sea Ancestor’s last accomplishment. Unfortunately, after Blood Sea Ancestor created the Blood Guillotine, due to the many battles and entrapment by the righteous path Gu Master, Blood Sea Ancestor was defeated.
Blood Sea Ancestor suffered from fatal wounds that could not be healed, and Blood Sea Ancestor carved out a bloody escape from the layers of entrapment. The righteous path Gu Masters were worried about Blood Sea Ancestor's final counterattack, which could endanger themselves, so the righteous path Gu Masters didn’t have any inclination to chase after Blood Sea Ancestor and looked on as Blood Sea Ancestor made his getaway. Since then, the righteous path Gu Masters would regret that moment every time they recalled it. They regretted that they let Blood Sea Ancestor get away.
Lo Jik quietly stares at the second Soul’s Blood Gu. He unhesitatingly used it!
Blood Sea Ancestor knew his death was a sure thing, so Blood Sea Ancestor started setting up a large-scale inheritance. In the limited time before his death, with the strength of his Rank 7 cultivation, Blood Sea Ancestor unexpectedly set up hundreds of thousands of inheritance grounds; his inheritances extended everywhere from the Central Continent to the Southern Border and other places.
Right before his death, Blood Sea Ancestor smiled devilishly and commented, "The blood path is not alone. The legacy will continue for all eternity!"
This statement was not false, for countless Gu Masters benefited from his inheritances, and thus, the demonic path flourished greatly. Whether the Bladewing Blood Bat Gu, the Blood Frenzy Gu, or the Blood Guillotine, they were all effortless to raise and multiply. People might find two or three Gu left casually by the Blood Sea Ancestor in some unremarkable valleys, poor villages, no-man deserts, or beside some mountain paths. These Gu were easy to raise, didn’t have a high demand for Primeval Essence, and could easily be used by Gu Masters with ordinary aptitudes.
Survival was difficult in the Gu World, so which Gu Master wouldn’t thirst for more power? The Gu Worms left by the Blood Sea Ancestor represented a new strength! It's a strength that was a quick and easy way to rise in power, and it became more welcomed than other Gu Worms.
Power itself had no sins. It became good in the hands of good and evil in the hands of evil. But in the Gu World, how many people could have a resolute mind after a sudden increase in strength? A man who got money would often become fickle. A sudden rise in strength would certainly nourish ambitions that weren’t there before. As a result, many Gu Masters that obtained the Blood Sea Ancestor’s legacy would become a devil that massacred everything. Even many righteous path Gu Masters had changed their sides. The inheritances of Blood Path Gu brought great turmoil and danger to the whole Gu World. In each inheritance of the Blood Sea Ancestor, there were often only two to three Gu. However, these inheritances were like a spark of fire that could cause a prairie fire if left alone.
Lo Jik’s body shakes with the pain and information smeared on his soul. Blood drips from his nostrils as veins bulge around his temples!
There would often be demonic Path Gu Masters who would come into possession of the Blood Path Gu and cause chaos. Some of them would fail, killed away in some villages. Some would succeed temporarily and become a grand figure, harming a whole region.
They would also leave behind new Blood Inheritance at the moment of their exhaustion, whether they temporarily succeeded or failed. Thus, the blood calamity continued endlessly. Not only did it not end with the death of Blood Sea Ancestor through the combined strength of the righteous path Gu Masters, it instead thrived further with the foundations left behind, unable to be eliminated as it continued for an eternity.
It was to the extent that the righteous path Gu Masters would frequently curse, "These accursed blood path Gu Masters. We have already killed waves upon waves of them. But if we become slightly careless, we will see a new one coming up from nowhere." By now, the Blood Sea Inheritances were already publicly recognized as the most popular, with the highest number of inheritances. There was no competition. The rumor said that Blood Sea Ancestor’s hundreds of thousands of inheritances were diversions, and the true inheritances were only a few. In these few inheritances, Blood Sea Ancestor was said to have concealed his best Gu Worms, research insights, or fusion recipes.
Lo Jik grits his teeth! It’s too much!
The crazed notion of blood, the sick sense of joy regarding mindless massacres almost taints his soul as he holds out until—
“Huaaaaa!”
He loudly inhales, feeling the metal of his blood along his tongue as his bloodshot eyes snap open!
The story of the Blood Inheritances does not end there!
He now knows!
‘Crazed about the Blood Sea’s goals, many Gu Masters took the mantle to research and collect more of his inheritances. The Soul’s Blood Gu from the Silver Achievement came from a Gu Master called the Crazed Blood Monk! He collected these inheritances but regretted his demise since he never found a True Inheritance.’
‘Those aren’t rumors! Blood Sea Ancestor DID hide the best of his inheritances before passing away. There are nine such Inheritances! The Gold reward gave me one-half of it. I only got the information. I don’t know where the Inheritance is and if there is an Immortal Treasure.’
‘But this Golden Achievement is an Immortal’s True Inheritance! It doesn’t compare to the Ruined Siblings’ Legacy. There’s so much to unpack! But a Rank 6 Immortal Recipe? In a Rank 2 Gu? Blood Sea did his all to hide these Inheritances in plain sight! And this Blood Skull Gu is incredible. The inheritance of Blood Guillotine and Bladewing Blood Bat Gu doesn’t compare to it.’
Lo Jik knows that the public achievements of the Blood Sea Ancestor are his simplest creations. That Demonic Gu Master was on steroids when it came to killing others and researching things.
‘That’s the level of Gu Immortals?’ Lo Jik feels awe-struck.
He cleans his nose and rests his mind for 30 minutes. His anticipation for the second Golden Achievement peaks!
‘Sigh, the Soul’s Blood Gu uses a negligible fragment of one’s soul to create. It’s a test left by these demonic figures. The information could be shared by a Bookworm Gu. But why would Demonic Gu Masters want to take it easy on their inheritors? I’m lucky. The ‘test’ of the information Gu must be nothing compared to the traps set around the remaining Legacy site.
Lo Jik feels better as he sits up and summons the final reward.
He’s in no position to clean or shovel shit if it emerges from his Bronzetier rewards, making him ignore it.
The light flashes as another Rank 2 Gu appears on Lo Jik’s lap.
It’s also round and smooth. The steel orb is without a blemish, reflecting Lo Jik’s shocked face.
‘A Rank 2 Polished Steel Gu.’
Everyone knows about this Gu. If the Relic Gu is fought over by others, then this Gu can cause mass murders.
Why?
Would you not kill for enhancing your Aperture’s limits? What Gu Master does not want to store more Primeval Essence and get a chance to advance to a higher Rank?
‘Rank 1 Polished Copper, Rank 2 Polished Steel, Rank 3 Polished Silver, Rank 4 Polished Gold, and the Rank 5 Polished Crystal Gu increases 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50% of one’s limits! However, the effect of the Gu has diminishing returns for a higher-ranked Gu Master. A Rank 2 Gu Master can only gain a 5% increment in their aptitude using the Rank 1 Polished Copper. The same Gu will barely increase 0.6% of one’s aptitude for a Rank 5 Gu Master.’
Lo Jik will never leave such treasure unchecked! If the Blood Sea inheritance paved the way for his future with its knowledge about Immortals, then the Rank 2 Polished Steel Gu swept his immediate concerns. He decides to use it on the Second Aperture since it can be hidden.
The Orb dissolves into a glimmering black liquid that enters his second Aperture. When Lo Jik feels content, the Hope Gu releases a blinding light. The other Gu flying or situated around it falls in the Primeval Sea as Lo Jik pales!
‘NO!’ He roars in his heart. However, it’s too late!
The Hope Gu consumed the black, metallic liquid.
‘Calm down,’ Lo Jik snarls. ‘You can’t destroy your Vital Gu. Calm down—’
The Hope Gu brightens again. This time, its light fills his second AND first Apertures.
‘What?’
Lo Jik’s shoulders feel light—as if something unimaginable heavy is lifted from his… apertures.
That’s right!
Both Apertures!
The Hope Gu continues to lift the pressure from his Apertures until it neatly settles, rising from 48 to 69% Aptitude!
Too much.
The turbulent emotions in his heart are too much.
Lo Jik quietly covers his head before whispering, “I need wine.”
***
Alternate Title: Months of Wait; Leading Wolves; Covering Tracks; Preparing for the Future; Chi Cheng’s Set Fate; The Kind Elder; An Upright Man; A Romantic Discussion; A Scholarly Rizz?; Why Choose?; Power Allows The Heart To Set Free; Corrupting Shen Cui; A Threesome; The Former Cabin is now a Sex Spot; The New Mistress; Fucked and Creamed; Please The Mistress; Already Kissing Lo Jik’s Ass; True Use for Vitality Leaf; Fucked Crooked; An Anal Treatment; Their Penchant For Jik; Shen Cui is Happy; A Tired Shen Cui?; Girl Gets It; Hours of Fun; Ruined Furniture; Golden Achievements; Shen Cui is a Gift That Keeps Giving; The Reason Behind The Blood Rewards; The Blood Sea Ancestor; Busted Golden Achievements; Another Relic?; Tough Bones; The Path of Strong; The Most Popular Inheritance; An Immortal’s Way; Information Smeared On Soul; Terrifying Prospects; Hope Gu May Cause Heart Attacks, Proceed With Caution; A Polished Aperture; Hope Gu: Don’t Mind If I Do; Lo Jik Should Not Destroy His Vital Gu. It’s Vital!