Chapter 156 Bad Premonition

Since he knew that he would have to wait for more than a month before he could go to the world of cultivation, Ding Huan simply took out all ten crystal fragments on him and exchanged them for Zhenye coins.

Ten crystal fragments were exchanged for thirty thousand Zhenye coins.

After returning to the inn, Ding Huan sorted out the things in his backpack.

Apart from some simple daily necessities, there was a pot and a few books on spiritual herbs and minerals purchased from the Four Directions Star Continent.

These daily necessities are just to hide from others, just to let people know that his things are in the bag.

The book on spiritual herbs and minerals from the Four-Direction Star Continent was worthless in this place, and any one of them would contain more knowledge than what was in his bag.

Considering that he might need to cook for a long time in the future, Ding Huan simply took out a bunch of God-Blooming Crystals and put them in the pot of his backpack.

This is not a fantasy.

This was the pot Qi Xinyue used when she cooked great eagle owl meat in the Kunlun Mountains.

But the meat tasted terrible after it was cooked, it had no taste at all.

At that time, Ding Huan knew that the problem was with his pot. It was very likely that the pot was absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth.

The vitality of the eagle owl meat has been absorbed by the pot, so it would be strange if the food cooked out of it had any flavor.

In that case, he took out the God-Breaking Crystal and let the pot absorb it actively.

Once the pot has absorbed enough energy, using it to cook food may make it taste better.

After doing all this, Ding Huan left Xizhan every day to go to Jihe City to inquire about the situation.

Lou Buzhi also did not stay in the inn. No one knew where he went. He also left early and came back late.

A week later, Ding Huan had a clear understanding of Jihe City.

Jihe City is not remote in the Zhenye Empire. It is only a day's journey away from Daye City, the capital of the Zhenye Empire.

Of course not by walking, but by taking a special car.

Not to mention the mortal world of the Three Heavens Star Continent, even the development of the Zhenye Empire is very strange.

In the Zhenye Empire, some people advocate monasticism. They believe that only monasticism can provide a way out and ensure the long-term stability of the Zhenye Empire.

Another group of people believe that it is necessary to explore the laws of the universe, develop in accordance with the laws of the universe, and find means to synchronize with the laws of the universe in order to ensure that the people of the Zhenye Empire can live and work in peace and contentment.

To put it simply, it means lighting up the technology tree.

This has created a strange phenomenon: there are monks and technologists in the Zhenye Empire, and there is no conflict between them.

What made Ding Huan satisfied was that he did not find the magic weapon talisman pen in Jihe City, but instead found a machine that could be used for gene extraction.

Unfortunately, the cheapest price was more than 500,000 Zhenye coins, which he could not afford.

As long as he has it, he will continue to make other genetic medicines in the future, and this machine is very important to him.

As for talismans, Ding Huan also inquired about many markets and shops.

This thing is also sold in the mortal world, but if you go to a specialized cultivation store, the price is quite high.

Ding Huan made note of this path in his mind. Maybe if he ran out of money in the future, he could still sell talismans.

As for the Divine Crystal on him, Ding Huan had no intention of selling it.

He felt that the level of the God-Blooming Crystal was higher than the crystal fragments he had obtained. If he took it out and was targeted by someone, he would be finished.

This place is not the Four-Direction Star Land.

Maybe he still has a chance to escape in the Four-Direction Star Land.

Someone like Sang Yuhe, who had the strength to crush the entire Four Direction Star Continent, was merely ordinary in this place.

Because people in the mortal world cannot go to the Taoist world at will, but people in the Taoist world can come to the mortal world at will. If he is really targeted by a strong person, it will be difficult for him to escape.

Sighing, Ding Huan went to check the pot in his backpack.

After opening the backpack, Ding Huan was stunned. Only some ashes were left from the pot of divine crystals.

This thing can indeed absorb the God-Blooming Crystal.

Ding Huan took out a pile of divine crystals without hesitation and threw them into the pot, then sealed the backpack.

"Xiao Tu..." Qi Xinyue's voice came from outside the door.

Ding Huan opened the door and let Qi Xinyue in.

"Xinyue, what's the matter?"

Seeing Qi Xinyue's thoughtful face, Ding Huan knew that Qi Xinyue must have something wrong.

Qi Xinyue hesitated for a moment and said:
"Xiao Tu, I've been feeling uneasy these past few days, as if someone is looking for me."

Hearing this, Ding Huan was shocked and quickly began to calculate.

Soon Ding Huan's face turned ugly.

"Xiao Tu, is there really something wrong?"

Qi Xinyue saw that Ding Huan looked unhappy and asked quickly.

Ding Huan nodded:
"Yes, I deduced that you were taken away."

"What should we do? Should we leave here?" Qi Xinyue was shocked.

She had some vague guesses, but she didn't dare to think too deeply about it.

Deep down in her heart she vaguely understood that she might be powerless to resist.

Ding Huan shook his head. No matter how he calculated, no matter how they escaped, it seemed unavoidable.

The main thing is that the results of his calculations are becoming more and more vague, which means that someone who is far stronger than him appears in his calculations.

"Xinyue, let's find a way to leave Jihe City now and go to the Taoist world."

Ding Huan made the decision resolutely.

Although he couldn't figure out where was safe, he could sense that only by going to the Taoist world could he completely escape this outcome.

If they continue to stay in the mortal world, they cannot escape.

"Wait for me for a moment. I'll check out of the room first, and then I'll leave when you come back."

After saying this, Ding Huan went downstairs quickly.

“Brother Huan…” As soon as Ding Huan went downstairs, Lou Buzhi ran into the inn.

Ding Huan looked at Lou Buzhi in confusion. Lou Buzhi looked somewhat miserable.

His hair was messy and it looked like he had been slapped twice on the face.

"Did something happen?" Ding Huan asked.

"Yes, Brother Huan, let's go to the teahouse and talk." Lou Buzhi forced a smile.

The tea room of Xilou was on the first floor of Youshixizhan. The two of them just turned a corner and walked a few steps to reach the tea room.

After sitting down in the tea room, Ding Huan pointed at Lou Buzhi's face:
"Who hit you? How did you get so miserable?"

Lou didn't know that the slap marks on his face were still there. He waved his hand pretending to be indifferent:

"Nothing much, some minor conflicts, all resolved."

Ding Huan poured Lou Buzhi a cup of tea before saying:

"Brother, I am able to bring you to live here with me because I don't treat you as a stranger. After all, we came here on the same ship, so we are acquaintances.

If you are hiding something, it doesn't matter if it's a small matter, but if it's something you can't control, it won't be good for us."

Ding Huan thought about his previous calculations and Qi Xinyue's perception, and he felt that they might be related.

Lou Buzhi was startled, then said awkwardly:
"Brother Huan, you know I just followed you to Jihe City. I can't rely on you every day. I'm going to wander around the city these few days to see if there are any places that need me. I want to find a job."

Ding Huan was very moved when he heard this. Lao Liu had been with him for such a long time and had never thought about finding a job, nor had he ever felt that it was wrong to eat and drink his own food.

He also didn't think that Lou Buzhi was wrong. If he were in Lou Buzhi's position, he would also find a job.

"We'll talk about finding a job later. First, tell me how you were beaten."

Ding Huan asked again.

Lou smiled self-deprecatingly:
"I saw that the City Patrol was recruiting members, so I signed up. I was lucky and got the last spot."

"Not bad. At least you are an official in the City Patrol. You have protection."

Ding Huan was happy for Lou Buzhi.

If Lou Buzhi had something to do, then there was no need for them to take him with them when they left.

Lou Buzhi shook his head:
“No, this is just registration. You will have to take part in a series of tests in two days. Only if you pass the tests can you become a member of the City Patrol.

At this time, a guy who also wanted to be a city patrol guard didn't sign up. He wanted me to give him the spot, but I didn't agree."

"You didn't agree to give him your spot, and then he attacked you?"

Ding Huan suddenly felt that maybe he had some misunderstanding about the peace of Jihe City?
Lou Buzhi's eyes flashed with resentment, and in the end he could only sigh:
"The quota was taken away by them. One of them thought I was being tactless and wanted to attack me after taking the quota."

"So arrogant?" Ding Huan looked at Lou Buzhi in disbelief.

This is more than just arrogance. Not only was the quota belonging to Lou Buzhi snatched away, but they also wanted to attack Lou Buzhi.

"Are the people who are trying to steal your spot a skinny monkey, a monk, and a woman?" Ding Huan suddenly spoke.

Lou was stunned:
"Brother Huan, how did you know?"

Ding Huan sighed:

"I saw it."

He sighed and wondered if Lou Buzhi really looked so easy to bully?
His spot was snatched away and he was beaten, but he still managed to chase him to Youshixilou.

"Boy, you can run quite fast."

The one who spoke was the skinny guy. He stared at Lou and said something sarcastically. After he finished speaking, he glanced at Ding Huan with disdain.

Ding Huan was about to speak when he suddenly felt cold all over and an extremely uncomfortable feeling came over him.

He glanced and found a man who looked like a shopkeeper standing not far outside the inn. This guy had a strong aura.

Ding Huan was sure that he was no match for this guy. This guy must have already reached the foundation building stage, or even the late foundation building stage.

"What else do you want? I've given you all my things."

Lou Buzhi's tone was filled with fear and helpless anger.

"What do you think? You don't know what's good for you, kid. Do you think two slaps will be enough? If you don't run away, as long as I can let you vent your anger, I can let you go.

Now, kneel down and apologize, and pay 10,000 Zhenye coins as compensation."

The skinny monkey chuckled and said.

Lou took a few steps back, he was completely at a loss as to what to do.

The skinny monkey rushed over and slapped Lou Buzhi. Ding Huan could see that the skinny monkey was at best an earth-level warrior and his strength was probably even worse than Lou Buzhi.

Lou Buzhi saw that if he continued to dodge, the slap would hit Ding Huan, so he no longer had any thoughts and punched the skinny monkey.

Lou didn't know that the speed and power of this punch were far greater than that of the skinny monkey.

At this speed, the skinny monkey’s slap had not yet touched Lou Buzhi, but Lou Buzhi’s punch must have hit the skinny monkey.

The monk following the skinny monkey obviously realized that his companion was going to suffer a loss, so he took a step forward and kicked Lou Buzhi.

When Ding Huan saw this kick, he knew in his heart that this guy's strength was definitely equivalent to that of a perfect ninth-level genetic cultivator.

If Lou hadn't known about this kick, he would have probably lost half his life.

At the same time this guy kicked forward, Ding Huan also kicked back.

The two kicked their feet together.

"Crack!" The monk's foot was broken by Ding Huan, and the whole person flew backwards.

Although Ding Huan's leg was not broken, he spurted out a mouthful of blood and then flew backwards.

The difference between him and the monk was that Ding Huan spat out blood on purpose and retreated intentionally.

At this moment, he found that there was a guy outside the inn staring at him.

He didn't know when a few more people appeared at the entrance of Xizhan. These people were much stronger than him, and they were also staring at him.

His cultivation level was similar to that of the monk. Under normal circumstances, there was no reason for him to kick the monk away and break his leg and still be safe and sound.

So he took the initiative to get hurt.

Also because he was injured, he did not continue to chase and attack.

Ding Huan tried to stop Toudao Lou and punched the skinny monkey in the face.

The sound of broken bones made people's teeth ache. The skinny monkey's face was covered with blood, and his eyes were blurry and he could not see anything clearly.

"you wanna die."

The woman saw Ding Huan kicking the monk away, and Lou Buzhi punching the skinny monkey away, and she couldn't help but pounce on Ding Huan and attack him.

Qi Xinyue walked into Xilou at this time. She saw Ding Huan vomiting blood with her own eyes, and the woman actually wanted to attack Ding Huan.

At this moment, Qi Xinyue didn't think at all. She turned into a shadow and kicked the woman who was about to attack Ding Huan.

"Crack!" The sound of bones breaking was heard again.

The woman who attacked Ding Huan was kicked by Qi Xinyue with all her strength, breaking several of her ribs. She fell to the ground and vomited blood.

This woman's strength is even inferior to that of a monk, while Qi Xinyue has already reached the perfection of a ninth-level genetic cultivator.

During this year, Qi Xinyue did not practice at all, but just settled down to consolidate her foundation, and her strength far exceeded that of the other party.

Ding Huan's heart sank as he saw the man who looked like the shopkeeper who had been watching outside before rushing over. It looked like he was going to attack Qi Xinyue.

The reason why he has been retaining his strength is because he is afraid of this guy.

(End of this chapter)