20demayo Chapter 5 Heaven Grants It to Me!
Chapter 5 Heaven Grants It to Me!
As for other things, that's not possible yet.
At his age and with his abilities, he is not yet suited to stir up trouble.
Because current omniscience can only know about the present and the past, while the future is much more difficult to predict and requires far more effort than predicting the present and the past.
In addition, there are some powerful individuals he cannot detect, and if he is accidentally targeted by someone with ulterior motives, it will be difficult for him to defend himself.
His most important task now is to improve his strength. Once he is strong enough, even the most difficult problems can be solved.
After exhaling a breath of stale air, Chen Yingwu threw himself back into cultivation.
Not long after, he opened his eyes again, looking somewhat helpless.
"This cultivation speed is still too slow. Even with my innate full soul power and various enhancements, it would be difficult to advance five levels in a year."
Chen Yingwu was somewhat dissatisfied with his current cultivation speed.
Keep in mind that his ability to advance five levels in a year doesn't mean that his cultivation will be just as fast after he becomes a Soul King or Soul Emperor.
Moreover, the difficulty of cultivation increases as you progress, and there are more and more requirements.
Even if it's easier to cultivate when you're young, the difficulty of cultivation increases dramatically as you get older, especially after becoming a Title Douluo.
So he decided...
Chen Yingwu closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the depths of his consciousness.
There, an ancient white jade mirror floats quietly, its surface shimmering with a faint light, as if it contains endless mysteries.
"Moral Mirror"
He meditated in his heart.
The mirror surface shone slightly, as if in response.
Chen Yingwu took a deep breath and began to formulate his question: "I want to know, given my current abilities and conditions, what methods are available to obtain cultivation resources without any hidden dangers, allowing me to improve my strength more quickly?"
The shimmering light on the mirror surface swirled, as if performing some kind of complex calculation.
A moment later, a line of information appeared in his mind—
[Time required: 10 minutes]
With his current level 15 soul power, investigating this level of question wouldn't require much time or soul power. Chen Yingwu didn't hesitate and silently said, "Continue."
Time passed slowly. He sat quietly on the bed, feeling the soul power within his body being slowly drawn out by the Morality Mirror and transformed into a mysterious information retrieval ability.
Ten minutes later, lines of clear information appeared on the mirror.
[Method 1: Join an organization such as the Spirit Pagoda or the Temple of War. With innate full soul power, one can apply to become a probationary member and enjoy the cultivation resources provided by the organization. The Spirit Pagoda can provide resources worth approximately 80,000 Federal Credits per month, but a contract must be signed, requiring at least five years of service after graduation. Risk: Certain personal restrictions apply.]
[Method Two: Participate in underground Soul Master combat tournaments. Illegal Soul Master combat tournaments exist underground in Mingdu. Participants can win prize money through these matches, with winners receiving anywhere from 100,000 to 1 million Federal Coins per match. With your strength and Soul Skills, you have a high chance of winning. Risks: Illegal, poses a risk to your personal safety, and may be discovered by the academy, leading to expulsion.]
Upon seeing the second point, Chen Yingwu skipped it immediately. He would never consider anything illegal, especially in this unfamiliar world; caution was his first principle.
Method 3: Find discounted or underpriced items in specific shops. As a top-tier city on the mainland, Mingdu is filled with shops selling all kinds of Soul Master supplies. Some merchants may misjudge the value of items; by carefully selecting, you can purchase high-value, low-priced resources. In the "Small Seller" shop in the East District of Mingdu, there is an ancient pill mistakenly identified as an ordinary "Soul Ascension Pill," which is actually a "Soul Solidification Pill," worth far more than its listed price. Required funds: 80,000 Federal Credits. Risks: None.
[Option Four: Utilize your Martial Soul's unique characteristics to provide services to others. Your Moral Mirror possesses the "Omniscient" characteristic, allowing you to help others answer their questions in exchange for rewards. Be aware of the risk of exposure. Potential drawback: May attract unnecessary attention.]
After carefully reviewing the four options, Chen Yingwu's gaze finally settled on the third one.
"Soul-Consolidating Pill..."
He silently recited the name, and the Mirror of Morality immediately provided more detailed information—
[Soul-Consolidating Pill: A precious elixir passed down from ancient times, refined from thirty-three rare spiritual herbs. Its main function is to strengthen the Soul Master's origin and enhance the innate foundation of Soul Power quality. After consumption, it can permanently increase Soul Power by two levels (depending on individual constitution, the maximum is no more than three levels), while simultaneously strengthening meridians and the divine soul, making subsequent cultivation smoother. This elixir has been mistakenly identified as an ordinary "Soul-Ascending Pill" and priced at 80,000 Federal Credits. Its actual value is at least two million Federal Credits, and it is extremely rare and difficult to find.]
For 80,000, you can buy a pill worth over two million, which can also directly increase your soul power by two levels.
"Such a wonderful treasure, I can't bear not taking it..."
Chen Yingwu's eyes lit up.
However, he has not yet made a decision.
"Mirror of Morality, are there any hidden dangers with this elixir? Such as potential drug interactions, side effects, or that it was obtained illegally?"
A flash of brilliance appeared on the mirror.
[Confirmed: The pill is well-preserved, its medicinal properties have not been lost, and it has no side effects or potential risks. It entered a small seller's shop after being resold, and due to the limited expertise of the appraiser, it was mistakenly identified as an ordinary Soul-Upgrading Pill. Currently priced at 80,000 Federal Credits, you can buy with confidence.]
well.
A decisive glint flashed in Chen Yingwu's eyes.
He had exactly 80,000 Federal Credits. The Federal subsidy of 100,000 for those with innate full soul power had already arrived, and with the savings he had accumulated at the orphanage, it was more than enough.
"I'll buy it tomorrow."
He lay back on the bed, already planning his next move. Once he got the pill, taking it would directly increase his soul power by two levels, jumping from level fifteen to level seventeen. This way, he could get through this period of weakness much faster.
As for other options, they can be implemented at an opportune time.
But that's a story for another time.
The most important thing right now is to get that pill tomorrow.
Chen Yingwu closed his eyes, his breathing gradually becoming steady. But he didn't actually fall asleep; instead, he remained in a semi-conscious meditative state, allowing his soul power to circulate slowly within his body while maintaining constant vigilance towards the outside world.
This was a habit he had developed since he transmigrated. In this world that was both strange and somewhat familiar, he dared not completely relax.
……
The next morning, Chen Yingwu finished washing up, changed into clean and tidy clothes, and left the dormitory.
The campus of Mingdu First Junior Soul Master Academy is very large, and the white teaching buildings look particularly solemn in the morning light. He walked quickly across the campus and happened to meet the gatekeeper on duty when he reached the school gate.
"Hey kid, are you going out?" The security guard was a middle-aged man who looked quite kind.
"Okay, I'm going out to buy some things. I'll be back before noon." Chen Yingwu nodded politely.
The security guard waved his hand: "Go on, go on, remember to bring your student ID, you'll need to register when you come back."
Chen Yingwu responded, walked out of the school gate, and hailed a soul-guided taxi.
"Go to Dongcheng District, to small shops."
The taxi was powered by soul guidance, making it quiet and smooth to drive. Through the car window, Chen Yingwu watched the street scene of Mingdu flash by—skyscrapers, soul guidance screens, all kinds of pedestrians, and occasionally, soul masters in uniforms walking by.
This world, where technology and soul tools have merged, presents a unique sense of modernity. The Douluo Continent has evolved to a point where it is no longer what it was in ancient times.
In some aspects, such as mecha, it is more advanced than in his previous life.
This often made him feel disoriented, as if he hadn't traveled through time, but had simply slept for a long time and then arrived in the future.
About twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped in front of a quaint old building.
Small seller shops.
This is a three-story wooden building with a classical appearance, but the soul-guided screen sign hanging at the entrance and the automatically sensing glass door reveal a strong modern feel.
Chen Yingwu pushed open the door and entered.
The store was quite spacious, with various Soul Master supplies displayed in glass cases, including pills, Soul Tools, rare metals, and some other items he couldn't name. Several shop assistants were attending to customers, and a young female shop assistant greeted Chen Yingwu as he entered.
"Little brother, what would you like to order?" the female shop assistant asked with a smile, her attitude very enthusiastic.
Although Chen Yingwu is only six years old, he is tall for his age, and his demeanor is mature beyond his years, making him seem unlike an ordinary child.
"I'd like to look at the products in the medicine section," he said calmly.
"Okay, this way please." The female shop assistant led him to the second floor and stopped in front of a special display case for medicinal pills. "These are all the finest medicinal pills from our Myriad Elephant Pavilion. There are pills to enhance soul power, pills to heal injuries, and pills to assist in cultivation. You can take your time to look around."
Chen Yingwu's gaze swept across the display cases, and one label after another came into view—
"Nourishment Pill, 30,000 Federal Credits, strengthens foundation and increases cultivation speed."
"Healing Pill, 50,000 Federal Credits, quickly restores internal and external injuries."
……
"Soul Ascension Pill, 100,000 Federal Credits. It can increase one level of soul power after consumption. Each person is limited to one pill."
His gaze eventually fell on the area in the display case where the Soul-Ascending Pills were placed.
He remembered that the Soul Ascension Pill had been mentioned when he watched the TV series "Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect".
Ten thousand years ago, this kind of pill was extremely rare and precious. In his vague memory, it seemed that only a few dozen were produced each year, and each Soul Ascension Pill was worth auctioning.
However, ten thousand years later, the Soul Ascension Pill can now be mass-produced and is no longer as precious as it once was.
Ten thousand years—what a heavy word.
Even gods will be reborn after countless cycles of time.
Even so, it's still very expensive, costing 100,000 Federal Credits per piece.
It's worth noting that a hundred years later, Tang Wulin worked as a child laborer for Mangtian for three whole years and only managed to save 30,000 Federal Credits.
Chen Yingwu looked again carefully and finally found his target in the corner.
Inside the box was a pale golden pill, about the size of a thumb, with a faint luster on its surface. The label read—
"Soul Ascension Pill (due to its age, some of its medicinal effects have been lost), 80,000 Federal Credits, its efficacy is slightly weaker."
that's it.
On the surface, it looks no different from other Soul-Boosting Pills, no wonder the shopkeeper misjudged it.
Chen Yingwu's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm, pointing to the pill and asking, "Could you tell me about this Soul Ascension Pill?"
The female shop assistant glanced at it and explained, "Oh, this one was acquired by our boss from out of town. It's said to have been passed down from an ancestor of a Soul Master, and it's in good condition. The appraiser examined it and felt that the medicinal properties might have been significantly reduced, so he set a slightly lower price."
"May I take a look?"
"sure."
The female shop assistant opened the display case, carefully took out the box, and handed it to Chen Yingwu.
Chen Yingwu took the box and examined it carefully. The surface of the pill did indeed have a faint medicinal fragrance, but without careful examination, it was not much different from an ordinary Soul Ascension Pill. However, he had already confirmed through the Moral Mirror that the true identity of this pill was a Solidifying Source Soul Condensation Pill, which was far more valuable than an ordinary Soul Ascension Pill.
"I bought it," he said decisively.
The female shop assistant was taken aback: "Young man, this is 80,000 Federal Credits, you..."
"I have money." Chen Yingwu took out a metal card from his pocket. It was the special card issued by the Federation, containing 100,000 Federal Credits.
The female clerk hesitated for a moment, then took the card and went to the cashier to swipe it.
A moment later, the transaction was completed.
The female shop assistant put the pill into a small jade bottle and handed it to Chen Yingwu along with the change: "Little brother, it's best to have an elder watching you when you take pills, or go to the Spirit Transmission Tower to ask someone for guidance. Safety first."
"Thanks for reminding me, I understand."
Chen Yingwu took the jade bottle, put it in his pocket, and turned to leave the small seller's shop.
The moment he stepped out of the store, he felt a slight sense of relief.
Eighty thousand for a pill worth two million—that's a worthwhile deal.
However, he didn't rush back to the academy. Instead, he strolled leisurely down the street, observing his surroundings. Only after confirming that no one was following him or paying special attention to him did he hail a taxi and return to the academy.
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When I got back to the dormitory, it was already past 10 a.m.
Chen Yingwu closed the door, drew the curtains, and only after confirming that there was nothing unusual in the room did he take the jade bottle out of his pocket.
The elixir lay quietly at the bottom of the bottle, emitting a faint golden glow.
"The Mirror of Morality has confirmed that there are no problems with this pill. May I take it directly?"
A flash of brilliance appeared on the mirror.
[No potential risks have been confirmed. It is recommended to take the medicine immediately; the optimal absorption time is in the morning or before noon. After taking the medicine, sit quietly and meditate to guide its effects throughout the body. Full absorption should occur approximately two hours later.]
Chen Yingwu nodded, sat cross-legged on the bed, and poured the pills into his palm.
The pills feel warm to the touch, with a refreshing medicinal fragrance that invigorates the spirit.
Without hesitation, he put the pill directly into his mouth.
The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm medicinal power that flowed down his throat and into his abdomen. Immediately afterwards, a surge of immense energy exploded within his body, spreading along his meridians to his limbs and bones.
Chen Yingwu immediately closed his eyes and, following the prompts of the Moral Mirror, began to circulate his soul power, guiding the medicinal effects throughout his body.
Wherever the medicine passed, his meridians felt warm, as if something was nourishing and strengthening his body.
He could feel that his soul power was growing stronger little by little, like a dried-up riverbed welcoming spring water, and his entire foundation was improving.
Time passed second by second.
Chen Yingwu was so immersed in this wonderful feeling that he forgot everything else.
He didn't know how much time had passed when he felt the medicine finally being fully absorbed, and his soul power began to calm down. He opened his eyes, clenched his fist, and a surge of power welled up in his heart.
He immediately sensed his soul power level.
Level 17.
From level 15 to level 17, it skipped two levels.
Moreover, he could clearly feel that the quality of his soul power was higher than before, and his meridians were wider and stronger, so his subsequent cultivation speed should be much faster than before.
"The Soul-Consolidating Pill...not bad."
Chen Yingwu stood up, stretched his body, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
A two-level improvement may not seem like much, but in a beginner-level Soul Master academy, it's a significant advantage. Moreover, with a stronger foundation, subsequent cultivation will become increasingly smooth—that's the greatest value of this pill.
"Next, I will continue to use my omniscience to improve myself."
He walked to the window, looked at the bright sunlight outside, and already had a plan in mind.
Chen Yingwu's smile faded, and his gaze returned to calm.
This world is never short of geniuses. He might have stumbled upon a lucky break, but others might have had the same opportunity. All he can do is remain cautious, improve himself as quickly as possible, and not waste any chance.
Seek progress while maintaining stability!
This is his path.
He turned and sat back on the bed, re-entering a meditative state.
He still had classes in the afternoon, and before that, he wanted to properly experience the upgraded soul power and fully master this new strength.
Only the power that is in your own hands is your own power.
After all, only after the food we swallow is properly digested can it truly be integrated into our body and used for our benefit.