OBS Chapter 6: A 'Yin Sha Monster' Appears on the Street
Chapter 6: A 'Yin Sha Monster' Appears on the Street
The hot night air and the city's hustle and bustle hit me.
Jiang Heng strolled leisurely home, still with one hand in his pocket.
At the same time, the cool aura of the spirit stone in his right pocket was being continuously absorbed and channeled into his dantian.
Combat Power: 2.1
"He's 2.1..."
Jiang Heng looked at today's rising data and felt very pleased.
Although this combat power looks low, it is more than twice that of a normal male.
Most importantly, this was only one day of training.
"I was already feeling back pain yesterday with the same amount of work..."
Jiang Heng shook his arms and then moved his shoulders.
"But today I feel like I have inexhaustible energy..."
Jiang Heng got interested and walked to an alley ahead. When he saw that no one was around, he jumped lightly again.
This jump.
Jiang Heng felt as if his body had become lighter, and with a light leap, he jumped more than half a meter high.
[You have activated the basic guiding technique, absorbing the essence of the spirit stone. Your physique continues to strengthen, and you are already showing the beginnings of soaring through the clouds.]
"..."
Jiang Heng glanced at the abstract description on the panel.
This is a huge promise about "riding the clouds".
Although it sounds abstract, it's full of aspirations.
Jiang Heng actually ate this "pancake".
However, Jiang Heng then sensed the spiritual energy within the spirit stone.
The once abundant coolness of the spirit stones has now dwindled to about 60%.
"I reckon... I can keep smoking for another two days?"
Jiang Heng considered it for a moment. He had subconsciously thought of using it sparingly, but then he was amused by his own subconscious thought.
"Spirit stones aren't money, so there's no such thing as 'using them sparingly'."
This thing is a hard currency for 'combat power'.
Harder than silver.
Silver can only be exchanged for money, but spirit stones can make you stronger.
The sooner I finish taking it, the sooner I'll benefit...
Jiang Heng's idea was straightforward: as soon as he had the spirit stones, he would use them immediately.
Transform it into your own strength as soon as possible, and that's what truly belongs to you.
With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Heng walked out of the alley and onto a main street.
Suddenly, a cacophony of noise and the aroma of street food wafted through the air.
Jiang Heng suddenly felt hungry.
Then look at the "huge sum" that just arrived in my phone.
Jiang Heng quickly decided to treat himself.
"When I was selling the silver, I was thinking about eating something delicious."
Now that we're at the food street, let's have a delicious meal!
Now that we have money, we can't skimp on ourselves.
Jiang Heng thought to himself with an open mind, his eyes sweeping across the street, where he saw a brightly lit hot pot restaurant.
The aroma of the hot pot broth could be smelled from dozens of meters away.
"This is it! I'm going to enjoy it tonight..."
Jiang Heng walked into the hot pot restaurant in front of him.
The store was bustling with noise.
"one person……"
Jiang Heng gave instructions to the waiter who came to greet him, and then found a seat by the window on his own.
Wait for the waiter to hand over the menu.
"Beef tripe, sliced beef, shrimp paste..."
Jiang Heng ordered dishes that he usually had to save on, and his mouth watered as he did so.
Once the broth boils, serve all the dishes.
The red oil sizzles and bubbles, filling the air with its aroma.
Jiang Heng couldn't wait to start cooking the mutton.
However, after a dozen or so bites...
Jiang Heng then realized something was wrong.
Am I a little full?
"That's not right, I only ate a bowl of noodles for lunch, not much else..."
And now that I'm physically stronger, I should be able to eat more, right?
Why do I feel full after just a few bites of food?
He looked at the delicious food bubbling in the hot pot of chili oil, then patted his stomach.
I felt no hunger at all.
But this feeling of being "full" is different from the feeling of being full before.
The feeling of being full now is more like a sense of 'abundance'.
It was as if my body was telling me that I no longer needed to replenish it.
Of course, additions are also welcome.
It's just that the need isn't as urgent anymore.
Just then, Jiang Heng also saw the panel notification.
[Your practice of channeling energy has nourished your body, eliminating the need for grains and cereals, hence your significantly reduced appetite.]
This is called "absorbing qi".
"Eating qi?"
Jiang Heng held a piece of shrimp paste in mid-air with his chopsticks.
"So, on my very first day of cultivation, I started practicing 'fasting'?"
Jiang Heng looked at the table full of delicious food and felt a little sorry for the money spent.
However, on second thought...
The label simply states that "whole grains are not required to fill the stomach," but it doesn't mean that you can't eat them at all.
Eating can bring joy and pleasure to the palate.
I've figured that out.
Jiang Heng became happy again.
But this time, Jiang Heng slowed down his pace, savoring the enticing aroma of the food on his tongue.
Although I don't eat as fast as before.
But this pure enjoyment is what makes it even more irresistible.
An hour passed.
I thoroughly enjoyed the hot pot meal.
When checking out.
Jiang Heng looked at the bill and saw that there was only one plate of beef, one plate of mutton, one serving of shrimp paste, one serving of beef tripe, and two side dishes.
The money spent this time was much less than expected.
But the meal was very satisfying and I felt quite full.
"My physique has improved so much, yet I eat so little."
This "eating qi" method is quite good, it saves money.
Jiang Heng walked out of the hot pot restaurant happily, and habitually put his right hand in his pocket, holding the spirit stone.
Strands of spiritual energy surged into the body once more, nourishing the meridians and dantian.
A cool night breeze caressed my face.
Jiang Heng enjoyed this feeling, as if he had shed many of the shackles of life.
You stroll through the world, amidst the bustling city, yet your heart remains clear and enlightened, possessing a certain elegance that embodies the saying "a true hermit lives in the city."
Jiang Heng glanced at the panel and, seeing that there were no 'tasks', automatically filtered out some useless abstract content.
They walked slowly.
Jiang Heng enjoyed the unique tranquility of "enjoying the night breeze after dinner".
I don't want to take a taxi, so I'll just stroll around the streets at my own pace.
It's not far from the "Qianda Square" from last night, let's take our time and go check it out.
But just as Jiang Heng walked a few streets and turned into a relatively quiet alley, a few lines of text popped up on the panel in front of him.
You have discovered the 'Black Wind Cat'.
This monstrous beast is inherently ferocious and cunning, and has long entrenched itself in the dark corners of the human realm. It is bloodthirsty, and its howls can disturb the soul. Wherever it passes, chilling winds blow, and living beings flee in terror. It is truly a scourge to the region. Please deal with it with caution.
"The Yin-Yang Black Wind Cat?"
Jiang Heng frowned, and his leisurely feeling vanished instantly.
A malevolent black wind cat?
This name sounds more ferocious than those ants called "blood-eating ant beasts".
Even now, Jiang Heng is very cautious after seeing the mission.
Even though the panel was often abstract and exaggerated, Jiang Heng remained wary.
I'm not afraid of the panel exaggerating, but I'm afraid of the panel suddenly showing the real thing.
At that moment, Jiang Heng also saw the arrow marker on the panel appear.
Follow the arrow with your eyes.
Jiang Heng quickly followed its directions and looked at the corner of the wall a dozen meters away.
There was a pile of discarded cardboard boxes over there, looking extremely messy.
"The 'Black Wind Cat'... is it in that pile of broken cardboard boxes?"
Jiang Heng cautiously approached step by step.
When he got to the cardboard box, Jiang Heng first grabbed a piece of cardboard for self-defense.
Meow~
Just then, a faint meow from a kitten rang out.
Jiang Heng looked toward the source of the sound and saw a tiny kitten curled up in the shadow of a cardboard box, illuminated by a nearby streetlamp.
It was only about a month old, and its fur was completely black.
It's really not easy to notice unless you look closely.
At this moment, its small body was curled up into a ball, like a fluffy little lump of coal.
Only a pair of round, amber eyes were timidly looking at Jiang Heng in front of her.
"Meow~ Meow~"
It shrank its head slightly, and its soft voice had no power to "disrupt one's mind," only an adorable charm that could melt anyone's heart.
"As expected... the panel didn't lie to me, that scream really is mind-numbing..."
Jiang Heng's heart melted instantly.
The panel then displayed another message.
[The Yin Sha Black Wind Cat, though young, possesses a ferocious bloodline and boundless potential. Even as a child, it could easily destroy a small world; upon its birth, it will wreak havoc on cultivators throughout the land. Please make a swift decision.]
"..."
Jiang Heng looked down at the tiny lump of coal, which was smaller than his palm.
Does "being able to destroy a small world when you're a child" mean "tear down the house"?
Does "after birth" mean that after coming to the street, she melts the hearts of all passersby?
Jiang Heng looked at the pitiful creature.
It also looked at Jiang Heng timidly.
[Mission: 'Slay' or 'Subdue']
"Kill?"
Jiang Heng looked at the innocent kitten, then at its tiny body.
Although Jiang Heng is not a staunch member of any animal protection organization, he is by no means a perverted cat abuser.
How could a normal person bring themselves to touch such an adorable little lump of coal?