Chapter 4: Chapter 04: A Letter
That night.
Lying on his bed, Mu Li kept thinking about today's events. After reviewing everything, he realised that the timeline had perhaps somehow deviated from its original path.
It's also possible that starting from this moment he won't be able to blindly follow the original plotline anymore or perhaps he was just overthinking.
But no matter what he should prepare himself to face any unexpected circumstances at any moment.
Therefore increasing his strength should be his first priority. As long as he was strong enough nothing could stop him.
After sorting out his thoughts, Mu Li opened his attributes panel.
[Host: Mu Li
Age: 20
Elemental Affinity: Wood
Spiritual Strength: Early Mortal (Tier 2 Alchemist)
Cultivation: 9 Star Dou Zhe Peak
Fate Points: 1300]
All his stats were almost the same except the addition of 1300 Fate Points.
After a brief glance he closed the status window and opened the system store, eager to see what it held for him.
It was quite similar to what he had initially expected. The store section was neatly segmented into four categories.
[Martial Arts], [Special Physiques and Bloodlines], [Alchemy] and finally [Miscellaneous Objects].
As he browsed through the items available for purchase in each section, he was shocked.
Tian class dou techniques, qi methods and even soul skills that were almost lost in the long river of history would only cost him around 500-2000 Fate Points.
Special physiques like Xiao Yi Xian's Woeful Poison Body could be purchased at 5000-12,000 points.
It even included items that originally didn't originate from this world like the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Heaven Controlling Vial, Spring Autumn Cicada etc.
But these otherworldly items were a bit more expensive.
'Unfortunately, I can't afford most of them even after applying the 90% discount voucher.' Mu Li inwardly mused.
What's more, the 90% discount voucher was going to expire in the next 24 hours. He must use it within that time frame.
So he ignored the allure of many treasures and with an unwilling heart began skimming through all the available options before selecting three.
The first item was a powerful innate body constitution.
Mu Li could barely afford the special body constitution after applying the 90% discount voucher, at a price of 1100 points.
It was one of the most expensive item in that section and a top-notch body constitution called the Beast Emperor Pupils.
It was somewhat similar to Qing Lin's Triple Jade Green Snake Flower Pupils but instead of only targeting snake type beasts, it could control all type of magical beasts.
Theoretically speaking, he could tame any magical beast as long as its spiritual strength was weaker than him.
Except some minor differences the rest of the functions were similar to Qing Lin's Triple Jade Green Snake Flower Pupils.
The reason it was his first choice was also quite simple.
Cultivation methods, martial arts techniques, pills and weapons could be found in outside world but special body constitutions were not.
It could not only assist him in cultivation but also provide him with a loyal army of magical beasts.
That's why he thought of buying it instead of anything else.
The remaining two items were somewhat intresting.
The reason he bought them was because he couldn't contain his curiosity after reading their user instructions.
[Red mystery box:- A mysterious treasure box that can offer you an item that you desire.]
[Black mystery box:- A mysterious treasure box that can offer you an item that you require.]
They were the only One Time Purchasable Items he could find in the store and on top of that they only cost 50 points each.
So with a curious heart, he exchanged 100 points for two mystery boxes.
"Then let's see what they have in store for me."
With a mental command he opened both treasure boxes at the same time.
Immediately with flash of bright light, the outer layers slowly vanished revealing the contents inside.
The red box left behind a thin yellow withered booklet while the black box left a sheer black lingerie set.
"What the..." Mu Li was simply speechless after seeing the contents.
He could accept the appearance of the book but what about this sexy lingerie set.
According to the system description of the black mystery box, it would only give him something he needed!
What use could it be of him?
Feeling confused, he stored it in the inner space of Sky Poison Pearl for safekeeping so that no one could possibly catch him with it.
He didn't want any misunderstandings.
Next he turned his attention to the booklet.
[Dragon Transformation Skill: The most cherished qi cultivation scripture of the dragon clan. After successfully cultivating it, one would be able to break through the Dragon Gate and become a True Divine Dragon.
Source: Dragon-Marked War God]
Hearing the system prompt, his eyes widened in disbelief, "Damn, it's the Dragon Transformation Skill! I just got such an absurdly powerful cultivation manual for almost free."
Mu Li couldn't describe how excited he was.
The Dragon Transformation Skill could easily surpass any other qi cultivation methods originated from the Dou Qi Continent. Even techniques like the Great Pagoda Art from the upper realm were no match for it.
Its potential was practically limitless.
So summing up tonight's harvest, he purchased a unique body constitution, a powerful qi cultivation method and a set of sheer sexy lingerie set.
He worried about the disturbances it would cause when he started assimilating a heaven defying physique like the Beast Emperor Pupils.
So after some careful consideration, he postponed this matter until he found a safe location. Fortunately he could ask Xiao Yi Xian for the location of the mysterious valley.
According to the original novel, the mist surrounding that valley could shield him from outsiders' probing and mask any excess disturbance from spreading outside.
That's why both Xiao Yan and Zi Yan had chosen that place for their breakthroughs.
Shifting his thoughts, he turned his attention to the only remaining item, the Dragon Transformation Skill.
He injected a trace of his dou qi and in the next moment the booklet turned into a stream of light and entered his body.
Slowly he felt some unknown texts started appearing in his mind. It was the method about how to cultivate the dragon transformation skill.
After a brief hesitation he decided to change his qi cultivation method.
As he circulated his dou qi according to the dragon transformation skill, the huge dou qi vortex in his dantian slowly separated into two, one spinning clockwise while the other anti clockwise.
As the two opposing vortexes classed with eachother, slowly but surely a blood red dragon mark gradually formed between them.
As the dragon mark took shape the two opposing vortexes slowly began to shrink and with time they turned into two pools of liquid before slowly started merging with the dragon mark.
Time passed.
BOOM!
After five hours, suddenly his lower abdomen emitted a loud explosive sound. That was because his dou qi had reached a critical point, a sign he was about to enter the next realm.
After all he was just a step away from breaking through to the next realm. So with the help of dragon transformation skill, he easily completed this final step.
A huge vortex gradually took shape above his head and all the natural energy around him was heading towards the opening of that vortex.
As more and more energy began to pour into his body, his body produced continuous sound of explosions from time to time.
Each explosion would caused by the birth of a new dragon mark.
Dense dazzling complicated ancient symbols gradually started forming on his skin making him look like some sort of divine being.
Suddenly Mu Li's eyes popped upon and a wave of extremely oppressive aura that was many times stronger than what it was a few hours ago rushed out.
It was good thing that his residence was located in a remote location otherwise it would've alerted the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Company.
Soon everything returned to normal and Mu Li could also finally end his cultivation state.
"I've entered the Dou Shi realm?" He was shocked.
He just wanted to replace his ordinary qi cultivation method with dragon transformation skill. But who would've thought it would directly push him to the Dou Shi level.
Feeling elated, he slowly closed his eyes and examined his body. There were 15 lifelike dragon marks calmly hovering inside his dantian.
His whole body was brimming with an explosive and tyrannical might like that of a magical beast.
Opening his door he took in a breath of fresh air, feeling incomparably refreshed. After leisurely basking under the sun for a while, he inadvertently thought of the Little Fairy Doctor for some reason.
"Hmmm... Time to meet Xiao Yi Xian. She must be feeling lonely." Now that he was already a Dou Shi, he could show off his talent in front of her.
It was also time to stabilize her poison body and give her some reassurance.
After making up his mind, he donned a new robe and headed to the guest room with a smile.
But when he reached his destination he felt something was amiss. The room was too quiet.
He knocked on the door but there was no response.
'Did her poison body erupt again last night?' He could only think of this.
Feeling suspicious, Mu Li kicked the door open and entered the room but the room was empty.
'Where did she go so early in the morning?' Mu Li frowned.
Sweeping his gaze around, he suddenly spotted a letter on the bed.
As expected this letter was written by the Little Fairy Doctor. Her handwriting was neat and beautiful.
[Mu Li,
If you are reading this letter then that means I have already left the Qingshan Town. Do not try to look for me, you will not be able to find me.
Thank you for loving a poisonous woman like me. After so many years you are the first person to accept me regardless of my circumstances and I am truly greatful for that.
I wanted to stay with you like you asked me to but I can't because I don't know when my poison body will erupt again. It can be today, tomorrow or perhaps some other day. But I don't want to harm you or the people around you. So please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye.
I will never forget the moment we shared near the Qing Mountain. Thank you for everything. If fate allows then we will meet again.
Your Little Fairy Doctor.]
[Oh by the way, here is a small gift for you. Go to the location indicated on the map. Xiao Lan had accidentally stumbled upon this secret location. Except for me no one else knows about it and now I am sharing this with you. Trust me, you will definitely like it.]
As he finished reading the entire letter he sighed helplessly.