PFC Chapter 51 Moon Bay
Chapter 51 Moon Bay
After refining the demon core of the third-tier demon general.
Li Qingchen lightly flicked his fingertips and used the Concealing Technique to hide the Elixir-Swallowing Immortal Gourd.
Afterwards, Li Qingchen sewed up the remaining two people one by one.
"I've already healed the tall woman's injuries, and she's resting at the foot of the mountain," Li Qingchen said.
Xu Hu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for saving me, my benefactor. If you don't mind, please come with me to Liuzhou. The Demon Slayer Bureau will reward you handsomely."
"What happened in Liuzhou?"
Li Qingchen asked.
After quickly eliminating the demons in Liaocheng, the Demon Slayer Division set off for Liuzhou, slaying demons and monsters along the way.
If it's an urgent matter, they certainly won't care about the security of the area along the way.
If you're not in a rush, Liuzhou is a place you absolutely must visit.
"There is a large sect in Liuzhou that is suspected of colluding with demons. The Great General is currently there to quell a rebellion."
Xu Hu sighed, "All we captains can do now is maintain order in the surrounding area. But we still have to go."
Li Qingchen said, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts. I'll contact you again later."
He then turned and left, tossing a scroll at Xu Hu.
This is a copy of the mother-and-child letter made by him in imitation of the dragon-seeking master. The effect is much worse than the real thing. It has the effect of communication and positioning due to the strong connection between the mother and child.
Chu Luohua looked at her body in surprise. She didn't know what secret technique she had used, but the bloody holes had been completely healed. She respectfully said to the departing swordsman, "Thank you for saving me, young master."
Li Qingchen waved his hand without turning his head.
They flew to a mountain peak on their swords.
Lying on the grass, gazing at the blue sky and white clouds.
Li Qingchen came here to relax.
In fact, this brush with death had a significant impact on him.
He used to have a relaxed feeling that it was just a game, but after personally experiencing the brush with death, his mood became heavier.
"I am still too weak."
"Even if you can dominate in real life, your true colors will be revealed as soon as you return to the game."
"Those so-called True Lords, what level of demons are they?"
"Demon King? Demon Emperor? Or something higher?"
"Why would such a powerful being be trapped in a game?"
What exactly is the connection between this game and reality?
"Whatever the connection, I'm still too weak."
The beginning and end echo each other, which is true.
Li Qingchen opened the panel.
Current number of resurrections: 1008
It happened over a thousand times!
With nothing to do, Li Qingchen entered the game.
The evil spirit king has been severely punished!
The panel displayed this sentence, and Li Qingchen chuckled.
[The Evil Spirit King True Lord has been suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, his origin severely damaged, his cultivation plummeted to its lowest point, and he is now seriously injured and unable to attack you again.]
[Hint: The Evil Spirit King Zhenjun harbors deep resentment towards you!]
"Damn it, I still resent you."
With a flick of her small hand, Li Qingchen uttered a chorus of birdsong and fragrant flowers.
[Swordsman, after this experience, you have a clearer understanding of your own strength.]
To control your destiny, you must first control your power.
[You yearn to improve your strength. You meet the requirements to unlock the new trial. We are now sending you a new trial version to help you break through your combat power bottleneck.]
A new trial version is now available for you...
The method for forging the body of a sword god will soon be revealed to you.
"The body of a sword god?"
"To create a golden statue?"
Li Qingchen was filled with curiosity and wanted to ask the system for more details, but the panel no longer provided any further prompts.
We can only move on to the next part of the story.
You take the painter to Moon Bay.
This place is shrouded in an ancient restriction, prohibiting flying and escape. You cannot use light-footed skills or flight techniques; you must proceed by land.
You bought a horse by the roadside and continued your journey.
You have encountered a group of bandits who are currently engaged in battle with a group of镖师 (bodyguards/couriers).
【Swordsman, are you going to meddle in other people's business and interfere in their affairs, or will you pretend you didn't see anything and simply leave?】
It's natural for you to choose to meddle; how can a "knight-errant" live up to the title if he doesn't uphold justice?
You easily dealt with this group of bandits.
The镖人 (bodyguard/courier) has expressed their gratitude to you.
Your reputation has increased!
[Your reputation will affect how others treat you, so please continue to increase your reputation; this will be helpful.]
You have successfully delivered the painter to Moon Bay.
Then there is no more.
Aside from a slight increase in reputation points and the reunion of the siblings, no other rewards were received.
Li Qingchen wasn't upset.
After all, the game map is very large, and not every side quest offers substantial rewards.
You must keep a calm mindset.
Do you wish to ignite the Void Fragment of the Heavenly Demon?
You have successfully activated it.
Great, another map has been added.
Li Qingchen can now travel between the four major maps: Burial Mound, Blood Town, TuTu Mountain, and Moon Bay.
You've arrived at Moon Bay, a big city where there is no day or night.
You gaze at the myriad stars in the sky, a bright, clear moon hanging in the heavens, lost in thought.
In your first life, you came to the universe by borrowing the space-tearing power of the extraterrestrial demon, and comprehended the mysteries of the Myriad Laws Sword.
[Hint: The path to mastering the Myriad Laws Sword has been opened for you!]
The true essence of the Myriad Laws Sword: Embracing all things, returning all methods to their origin, without fixed forms or styles, unleashed at will.
You can fuse all the martial arts techniques you've learned with your sword, forging a supreme sword technique unique to you.
Once the Myriad Laws Sword is cultivated to its highest level of power, everything can be transformed into a sword, making it indestructible and unstoppable.
The system has opened a new path of cultivation, which is also the strongest move of the former Sword God, the Supreme Myriad Laws Sword.
[You're strolling around Moon Bay, Swordsman. From what passersby have told you, you've learned about the current state of Moon Bay.]
The once arrogant lord of Moon Bay City suddenly disappeared several months ago.
[It was as if they had vanished into thin air, never to be seen again.]
After the city lord disappeared, Moon Bay was leaderless, and its original order completely collapsed.
Panic grips the people, and various factions are poised to make their move.
Soon, the entire city was divided up among the three major powers, who then seized control of the entire Moon Bay.
These three forces are evenly matched and check each other, but they also frequently clash as they vie for territory and resources.
[Swordsman, your appearance may break the three-way balance of power.]
"The bag is broken."
Li Qingchen thought to himself that he was here to complete a mission, and if he didn't want to get involved in this mess, he might as well not have come at all.
[Swordsman, where do you plan to go for a stroll first?]
[The colorful fabric dyeing workshop: The largest fabric dyeing workshop in Moon Bay, where the craftsmanship is unparalleled, and every customer raves about it.]
[The colors of their fabric dyes are incredibly diverse and beautiful. The most praised color is a red that often has a rusty smell. Wedding processions frequently buy their dyes from them.]
The dye shop never received a negative review; of course, this might be because those who did are all dead.
"Good grief, so the business is trying to control the reviews, huh?"
For some reason, Li Qingchen thought of the ghost bride he had encountered in the mass grave.
Perhaps the red color of the ghost bride originated from this.
[Mobile Kitchen: Moon Bay has many greedy diners, and this profession arose to satisfy their needs.]
The chefs in the mobile kitchen possess unparalleled culinary skills; each is equipped with a butcher's knife that is perpetually stained with blood, allowing them to precisely separate flesh from bone.
Their specialties are braised beef noodles, braised pork belly, and lamb shank. As for where the beef, lamb, and pork come from, you don't need to ask.
"What else is there to say? It must have been a person who transformed!"
Li Qingchen had previously obtained the Human-Faced Beast Fruit, so he was no stranger to the heretical art of creating beasts.
This Moon Bay remains as eerie as ever.
[A perfume shop nestled deep in a hutong: a mysterious perfumer with enigmatic skills. The perfumes he creates are far more complex and sophisticated than the scent of wine.]
Young girls often have to queue from dawn till dusk to get a bottle of perfume the size of a fingernail.
Passersby often praise the perfume, saying it has a delicate, youthful scent reminiscent of a young girl's natural body fragrance.
"I understand."
"Someone who uses human blood as dye."
"Someone who eats human flesh."
"Someone who uses human fat as perfume."
"I can see that you all possess extraordinary skills!"
Li Qingchen felt a headache coming on.
As things stand, going to any of these three places will lead to certain death, and there's no indication of any chance of success.
There are a few more options below.
Li Qingchen scanned them one by one.
None of them are kind-hearted people.
Based on the current options, the map of Moon Bay is much larger than the maps of the Mass Graveyard.
It seems that danger lurks everywhere here, or rather, there are even more opportunities everywhere.
"I have a lot of resurrections now, so I can ignore things in reality for now."
"Find a place to hide and then focus on conquering this map."
Li Qingchen was pondering his future path.
"Since I transmigrated to the present, the only real crisis I have encountered is that evil spirit lord."
"Those demons who are only at the level of demon soldiers are no match for me at all."
"I already have a certain ability to protect myself."
"What if I stopped playing games and instead found a place to live a carefree, leisurely life?"
Li Qingchen quickly dismissed the idea.
The reason comes from that so-called "demon god".
Legend has it that when the demon god descends, all demons will pay homage, and the world will face a catastrophe.
All high-level cultivators and warriors of the human race will be forced to get involved in this meat grinder.
"If you lie down now, you'll be waiting to die in the future."
"We'd better abandon our illusions and prepare for battle!"
The game continues!
[Swordsman, where are you going? If you're not satisfied with any of these options, you can wander around or rest for a while.]
You choose to just browse around.
You're walking down the street when you encounter a battered and bruised gambler. Seeing your striking good looks and extraordinary demeanor, he assumes you're wealthy and invites you to gamble.
You can ask him what his betting stakes are, or you can simply leave, or you can skip the conversation and just kill him.
"Something feels a little strange," Li Qingchen thought to himself. "A mere background character gave me three options?"
You ask him what his bet was. The gambler tells you he only has one life left.
You refused his invitation, which enraged the gambler, who then attacked you. You easily fought back and killed him.
"There are no traps like blessings," Li Qingchen thought to himself. "Could it be that the number of options is gradually increasing?"
"If that's the case, then there will be a lot more room for maneuver in the future."
You continue strolling around Moon Bay.
You happen to pass by a mobile kitchen, surrounded by a large number of diners. You squeeze through the crowd, and the enthusiastic chefs offer you a piece of cooked lamb shank to try.
The panel provides three options.
1. Accept it and compliment it by saying it's delicious.
2. Refuse, saying you have no money.
3. Pretend you didn't hear it and leave immediately.
"There are definitely more now!"
Previously, when I encountered this type of option, there were only two choices.
This time, although there's one more that's not very useful, it's still an extra one!
Li Qingchen refused, saying he had no money.
Since we already know this isn't real meat, there's no way we'd choose to eat it.
The chef didn't become cold towards you because of your refusal, and you breathed a sigh of relief as you left the bustling mobile kitchen.
You continue strolling around.
You were walking along when you suddenly realized your left leg was gone.
You're walking along, and suddenly you realize your right leg is gone.
You tripped and fell.
You spot a mobile kitchen in the distance, where a chef is taking out two steaming hot lamb bones and offering them to a greedy diner.
"My legs, just like that, gone?"
Li Qingchen was somewhat surprised by the chefs' hands.
Your heart, liver, and lungs are gone.
Swordsman, you are dead!
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Swordsman, you've been resurrected!
You strolled leisurely in Moon Bay.
You encounter a scantily clad woman, drawn to her fragrance. You approach her and ask where she gets her perfume. The woman points you in the right direction.
【Swordsman, do you want to go take a look?】
I didn't encounter the mobile kitchen during this stroll, but the subsequent plot clearly shifted towards the perfumer.
"In other words, even if I choose to wander around, these maps will still be triggered."
"Since we can't avoid it, we might as well go and take a look."
You arrive at a secluded alley. You're lucky; there are no women queuing today. You push open the door and encounter the mysterious perfumer.
She was an exceptionally beautiful woman, her beauty was truly breathtaking, and the scent she exuded was utterly captivating.
[Swordsman, would you like to buy a bottle of perfume the size of a fingernail?]
You took out some ghost money and bought a bottle of perfume.
Even if you don't know what it's for, your intuition tells you it might come in handy later.
You left the alley and encountered a group of hungry women.
They smelled the perfume; they were furious that they couldn't buy any today, and they demanded that you hand it over.
Do you intend to hand it over?
"Tsk, you want a beating, don't you?"
[You refused to hand it over, and instead drew your precious sword, Frost Silver, cast a spell to immobilize the user, and unleashed the Bloodthirsty Sword Qi of Immortal Slaughter.]
The women snorted coldly.
[Hint: You have been observed by an unknown True Lord.]
Your immobilization spell has expired!
[Your crimson sword aura has dissipated!]
Your perfume has been stolen!
[You were beaten to death by them!]
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