บท 310: Chapter 310: Opportunity Knocks, Can You Grasp It?
The office.
One-Eyed Man sat around a table with four of Yanhai City's peak powerhouses.
Smoke filled the air, creating a seemingly oppressive atmosphere, yet tinged with anticipation.
"Isn't this a bit excessive? I don't mean anything else, but I'm just saying..." Lin Daoming pointed at the pills on the table.
A pill lay before each of them.
The problem, however, was with the pills themselves. One-Eyed Man's pill was twice the size of theirs, while theirs were quite small.
This was clearly special treatment.
Master Yongxin clasped his hands together, taking a deep drag from his cigarette. "My Buddha is merciful, fair, and just. This old monk never pursues such things, but I'm also slightly curious about the specific reason. Why is your pill so much bigger than ours?"
He spoke the gentlest of words, yet his complaint was clear.
One-Eyed Man explained, "These pills are refined from the fruits we obtained in Changbai Mountain. They contain astonishing energy and can enhance one's cultivation after consumption. Since you've asked, I'll be straightforward. The reason you can't take the same size as mine is because your cultivation is too weak. City Guardian level cultivators can only consume this much; otherwise, things could easily go wrong."
"Understand?"
Silence fell upon the room.
One-Eyed Man sighed inwardly. He couldn't understand why these guys had to force him to tell the truth. It was so hurtful.
"If that's the case, you should have said so earlier."
Lin Daoming picked up the pill and popped it into his mouth, chewing a few times. Crunch, crunch. It was crispy and tasted like fruit candy. The research department was quite thoughtful, he mused. Not bad at all.
Suddenly.
Lin Daoming's body trembled violently. He appeared dazed, his eyes wide, as if witnessing something unbelievable.
Master Yongxin and the others were startled.
One-Eyed Man raised his hand, signaling them to remain calm. It was just a breakthrough.
After a long while.
Wisps of white smoke rose from Lin Daoming's body. His fingers clenched tightly, and the space around his arms trembled.
"I... I actually broke through!"
He swung his arms in disbelief. The power surging within him was the sensation he had longed for. Stuck at the City Guardian level for so long, he had finally broken through the barrier, stepping into the Heavenly King level.
Then.
Lin Daoming glanced at Master Yongxin and the others, his gaze falling upon the pills on the table.
"Sigh, these pills taste like shit. Completely useless. We're all old friends, and I don't want you to suffer like this, so..."
Before he could finish.
Master Yongxin and the others snatched up their pills, guarding them protectively as if they were precious treasures.
"Lin Daoming, you're really insidious," Liu Haichan said.
Master Yongxin clasped his hands together. "Amitabha, my Buddha is merciful and unwilling to let others suffer in his place. Since this thing tastes like shit, this old monk will taste it. However, this old monk has one question. How do you know what shit tastes like? Could it be...?"
"Just eat your pill, you old baldy. You talk too much." Lin Daoming said impatiently. He had long seen through this old monk's pretense. He was too cunning, despite having read scriptures for so many years. He was just a nitpicker.
One-Eyed Man was quite satisfied.
The pills were truly potent.
Unparalleled might.
"Everyone, I've seen your hard work and dedication in guarding Yanhai City for so many years. So, whenever there are good things, I will definitely give them to you. You are the hope of humanity. Whether we can protect the dignity of Longguo depends on whether our strength is strong enough."
"Changbai Mountain is a treasure trove, and we must go."
"Your potential has reached its limit at the City Guardian level, but just by consuming the fruit, you can break through to the Heavenly King level. Tell me, aren't these treasures the more the better?"
One-Eyed Man spoke earnestly. He increasingly felt that Changbai Mountain was full of endless mysteries.
Master Yongxin and the others agreed with One-Eyed Man's words.
Lin Daoming said, "I always feel like what you're saying has a hostile tone. Honestly, it's not very pleasant to hear."
Master Yongxin whispered to Liu Haichan, "I've noticed that since the leader went on a trip with Lin Fan, his great backer, he's become a different person. Do you feel the same way?"
"Yes, I have the same feeling," Liu Haichan whispered back.
After consuming the pills, the four City Guardian level powerhouses of Yanhai City leaped to become Heavenly King level powerhouses. In the past, this would have been a joyous occasion celebrated nationwide.
Now, it was kept low-key to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Of course, One-Eyed Man initially considered sending a pill to Old Master Xu, but he decided against it. There was no need. People should rely on themselves, not always on others.
June 7th!
Sunny!
A video appeared online, instantly igniting the entire internet.
Jin He Li hurried to One-Eyed Man's office and placed a tablet in front of him. "Leader, this video appeared online today. It's very popular and has caused quite a stir."
"Video?" One-Eyed Man was puzzled, unsure what kind of video could cause such an effect. Before watching it, he wondered if it was related to Changbai Mountain.
As he pondered, he clicked on the video.
The screen lit up.
Hello everyone, your beloved Sun Xiao is back! Many people have been asking where I've been and why I haven't updated my videos. Today, I'm here to tell you. After much hardship, I finally arrived at Changbai Mountain. Long story short, I encountered the greatest opportunity of my life here. From an ordinary person with no power, I finally became a peerless expert. From now on, the task of world peace is entrusted to me...
The video was long and clearly unedited. Sun Xiao, being in Changbai Mountain, didn't have proper equipment. The video was simply recorded and uploaded.
"This guy really isn't afraid of death," One-Eyed Man sighed.
Sun Xiao had come to One-Eyed Man's attention because he had once risked his life filming evil creatures, gaining considerable fame. The special department had even purchased the broadcasting rights to his videos.
The video indeed showed Sun Xiao in Changbai Mountain. It made One-Eyed Man nervous just watching. With his abilities, encountering a wild beast there could easily lead to his demise.
Let alone encountering those Starry Sky powerhouses.
Even if he didn't encounter Starry Sky powerhouses, encountering top experts from other countries, given Sun Xiao's identity, wouldn't end well.
In the video, Sun Xiao held a snake, only about an arm's length, thin as a chopstick, with a triangular head and golden markings on its back. But now, the snake was dead, limp in his grasp.
See? It's this snake. When it fell on me, I was scared shitless. This snake was fierce, wrapping around my head with surprising strength. I thought I was done for, that I'd die by this snake's fangs. But then, I fought with all my might...
I bit its main artery and sucked its blood. And as I sucked, it died. Then, I realized I had become stronger. Look...
In the video, Sun Xiao punched a ancient tree that took three people to hug. With a boom, the tree fell, kicking up dust.
I've opened up my meridians and become an expert overnight! And the biggest contributor is this snake. So, I want to ask everyone, what kind of snake is this? With my current strength, as long as I encounter this kind of snake, I'll just drink its blood.
Soon.
One-Eyed Man closed the tablet, leaned back in his chair, and lit a cigarette.
"This kid is really a talent."
Honestly, he was truly impressed. He couldn't fathom how Sun Xiao had done it. Just an ordinary person, not only daring to go there alone but also encountering such a fortuitous opportunity.
Indeed... opportunity favors the bold.
"Leader, the issue isn't whether he's a talent or not. It's the impact this has caused. Sun Xiao's encounter in Changbai Mountain has made many people want to try their luck there. How do you think we should handle this?" Jin He Li's biggest concern was this, not what Sun Xiao had gained.
The video was too tempting. Countless people were eager to try their luck.
After browsing the internet for a while, she found netizens reacting as if a treasure trove had been opened. Regardless of the dangers, as long as they entered, they could reap the rewards.
If Sun Xiao could do it, why couldn't they?
Many harbored this mentality and were restless.
One-Eyed Man said in a deep voice, "What can we do? They're not children. They choose their own paths. If something happens, they bear the consequences. We have to consider the bigger picture and not be thrown off balance by these matters."
"Issue a notice, tell them that Sun Xiao's case is just an isolated incident. Changbai Mountain is extremely dangerous, and they will bear all consequences if they encounter danger."
What else could he do? He couldn't tie these people's legs together. He could only issue a warning.
"Oh, right, add some pictures to the notice. The bloodier, the better. If it's too gentle, they'll think it's fake."
One-Eyed Man's thinking was spot on. Even their trip to Changbai Mountain was fraught with danger. If it weren't for Lin Fan's protection, the consequences would have been dire. Ordinary people going there were just lambs to the slaughter.
Jin He Li said, "I know what to do."
Later.
It must be said that Jin He Li's methods were rather dark. The text of the notice was normal, similar to any official announcement, but the pictures were rather disgusting, truly bloody. A child could be scared to tears seeing them.
The first picture was nauseating: a corpse with snakes emerging from its mouth and nose, one snake's mouth even holding internal organs.
Scary, wasn't it?
The second picture showed a wild beast tearing open a corpse, a gory mess. The key was that Jin He Li was bold enough to not even censor it, fully displaying the most gruesome scene before your eyes. Still not scared?
The following pictures were each more terrifying than the last.
It had to be said that to deter these people, Jin He Li had compiled the most horrific photos ever.
The effect was naturally strong.
The internet exploded. Netizens called the Yanhai City Special Department's announcement the bloodiest and most disgusting announcement ever.
However, for some netizens, even the terrifying official announcement couldn't deter their desire to go to Changbai Mountain.
A post gained significant traction:
Opportunity is here! Can you seize it?
The content was incredibly stirring.
It easily aroused impulse.
Live in obscurity your whole life, or seize the chance to become stronger right before your eyes. A standing death is better than a kneeling death. Life is but a few decades, if you don't strive for it, how will you know what great things you can achieve?
One-Eyed Man sighed silently.
Damn it.
Thinking too much. He didn't know which bastard wrote the post, but even he felt his blood boil reading it.
A talent!
A true talent, perhaps truly hidden among the common folk.
In ancient times, this would definitely be a master of rebellion. Even if not everyone would heed the call, at least dozens would be swayed.
June 9th!
That night, a dazzling light bloomed in the sky.
One-Eyed Man's expression was grave. Something mysterious from the starry sky had fallen into Changbai Mountain.
Not a meteorite.
Definitely a Starry Sky powerhouse.
He decided to visit Changbai Mountain again. Something major had definitely happened there. Moreover, in the past two days, people had become restless. Sun Xiao had uploaded several more videos, all thrilling but ultimately safe, further fueling many people's desires.
It seemed not so dangerous after all.
Even Sun Xiao could survive, why couldn't they?
Quite a few people held this thought.
But One-Eyed Man really wanted to ask them, did they have Sun Xiao's luck? This guy had always been courting death and never succeeded, which meant he was quite lucky.
Not everyone was Sun Xiao.
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