CHAPTER 185: CHAPTER 181: DIFFERENT PATHS

At this moment, Wang Wu examined specifically, the 15+1 Passive Concealment, its concealment effect slightly improved overall, but it was not very significant. The real change was in two points.

One was that concealment would not be disrupted during medium-speed movement.

The other was that when under indiscriminate attack, as long as Life Value does not fall below 50%, the concealment state won’t exit.

Overall, very useful.

Next, Wang Wu started to inscribe the second Acupoint Opening Demon Pill, still with no suspense, he directly chose to inscribe Bloodline Talent—Danger Perception.

Exactly, how can you inscribe Passive Concealment and not inscribe Danger Perception?

These two talents are a pair when going out, neither can be missing.

After successful inscription, Danger Perception became 15+1, the specific effect wasn’t described, still mysterious and profound, but at critical moments it truly works, a sure win with no loss.

But for the inscription of the third Acupoint Opening Demon Pill, Wang Wu was a bit hesitant.

Because he had three options, one was Heart of the Earth, another was Bloodline Secret Technique Copper Head Iron Bone, and the last was letting Wolf Bu’er teach him a Demon Technique when going out.

The former can extend lifespan, the current maximum can rise to Level 6, turning into 6+1, meaning directly an additional 50 years of lifespan.

The latter, a life-saving divine technique.

"Still, it should be considered in the context of the current environment. I am still at the youth stage, with 98 years left in the third stage of life, plus currently Level 4 Heart of the Earth provides 200 years lifespan, counting youth, adulthood, and elder stages, my total lifespan would still reach 598 years, but actually, it’s certainly more than that, because the youth and adult stages are definitely not just one hundred years."

"So, lifespan can wait."

"While life-saving is important, attacks cannot be ignored, better see what Demon Technique Wolf Bu’er can teach me first?"

Wang Wu weighed the situation without rush to make a decision, still hoping Wolf Bu’er would generously and richly offer several Demon Techniques for him to choose from, in case there’s something more suitable, right?

"Gurgle gurgle gurgle!"

By this moment, he finally felt hungry, and wishing, he transformed back, honestly speaking, after turning into human form, he rather felt unaccustomed.

He pushed open the door and indeed saw Wolf Bu’er guarding outside, not far stood Elder Song.

"Huh, Xiong Wu, you advanced?"

Wolf Bu’er was somewhat skeptical as it hadn’t noticed any special change in Wang Wu.

"Yes, thank you for guarding me, I succeeded." Wang Wu said modestly.

"Succeeded? Doesn’t feel like it from your aura, your aura is too stable, not a hint of fluctuation, come, transform into human form for me to see." Wolf Bu’er was still not quite convinced.

"This—might not be good."

Wang Wu felt rather embarrassed, although he could transform into human form, he couldn’t simulate clothing, so if you want to see, you see, what if you see everything, you responsible?

Yet Wolf Bu’er seemed not to consider this aspect, still urging, perhaps demons are all carefree?

Thinking this way, Wang Wu instead felt he was too inept at adapting to local customs, too harmless, go on, look if you will, after all, I won’t lose a piece of meat, won’t suffer loss either.

At once he changed his mind, blood qi surged, in an instant, he transformed into a mighty bear-man at least two meters tall!

This muscle, this skeleton, these defined angles, this head high overlooking others, the capital of fierce and savage!

Sure enough, Wolf Bu’er did not scream and flee like a human race maiden, it even curiously appreciated at first, this was normal, though it transformed into human form, it did not consider itself human, then what shame would it have towards a human body?

"Alright, that’s enough, change back."

So Wang Wu turned back into a bear.

"Have you inscribed any Demon Technique?"

"Not yet, previously Old Ape left too hastily, didn’t have time to teach."

"Is that so, no problem, I can teach you too." Wolf Bu’er’s mood seemed very good.

"Actually, Shi Liu previously tailored a Demon Technique for you, it’s very suitable for you."

Tailored? Suitable?

Hearing these two words, Wang Wu faintly felt something rather ominous, what does Xiong Shiliu understand!?

And now Wolf Bu’er continued: "This Demon Technique will also very well fit your positioning in the team, very suitable for you to display Companion Demon Vine, its name is Grass and Wood Patrol Mountain Technique, once learned, it can enhance your Companion Demon Vine’s power by at least three times, of course, there’s a small negative effect, you must release companion permissions, at least half-body release..."

"Are there any other demon techniques?"

Wang Wu couldn’t help but interrupt Wolf Bu’er. He admitted that the Companion Demon Vine was strong, but not releasing its permissions was his bottom line. His growth and future would not be centered around the Companion Demon Vine; it was just an embellishment, a trump card, not his everything.

This point, he had solemnly explained to Xiong Shiliu and Yuan Bupu before.

Tsk tsk, he thought so. How could someone as shrewd and worldly as Yuan Bupu forget to teach him demon techniques? Clearly, it was to avoid putting each other in a tough spot.

But Wolf Bu’er, this loyal fan of Xiong Shiliu and devoted follower, was extremely insistent on this point.

"Of course, there are other demon techniques, but you must first master the Grass and Wood Patrol Mountain Technique and inscribe it on the Acupoint Opening Demon Pill, then I will teach you."

Wolf Bu’er’s words were calm and gentle, but his gaze was firm and undisputable.

Wang Wu just smiled. This Mother Demon, it wasn’t that she didn’t understand Wang Wu’s thoughts; she simply didn’t care.

"What if I say no?"

"I suggest you don’t do that. Xiong Shiliu is our leader, and what it decides, we followers should best execute unconditionally. Wang Wu, do you have a different opinion? You can’t just acknowledge yourself as its follower only when you enjoy the benefits it brings."

Wolf Bu’er’s gaze fixed tightly on Wang Wu, making him unable to utter a word.

Indeed!

This adopted father, Xiong Shiliu, was indeed generous, giving benefits with a bang. Now, what’s wrong with cutting him into a Druid Bear according to team needs?

"But I mentioned before that I would not release the permissions of the Companion Demon Vine, which is my bottom line. Xiong Shiliu hasn’t expressed any dissatisfaction with this, so it would be best for it to tell me directly if that’s the case you mentioned."

"Additionally, I disagree with your perspective. Why must followers follow the leader’s orders unconditionally? I am willing to be its follower not because of the benefits it brings me, but because it lets me see hope, and because I don’t want the West Desolate Demon Race to become puppets of the Human Race in the future! Xiong Shiliu has this great righteousness, which is what makes it worth following. Otherwise, if you expect to buy me with some benefits, aren’t you afraid that I might betray you in the future for greater benefits?"

Wang Wu thought about it and still tactfully expressed his view.

But Wolf Bu’er still shook his head,

"What you say makes some sense, but you don’t understand. In the West Wilderness, how many Ancient Blood Demon Race members like you, who are so sincere and think like this, want to follow Xiong Shiliu? Why did we choose you? Because we value your Companion Demon Vine. If you don’t center around and continuously strengthen the Companion Demon Vine, then there’s no reason to make you our partner; Xiong Shiliu doesn’t need a follower like you."

"Not needed? Ha, what a nice way to put it! Did you forget that in that previous battle, if I had followed Xiong Shiliu’s arrangements unconditionally, Yuan Bupu would have been dead, and our team would have suffered heavy casualties? I’ve made a significant contribution to this team. How come, in your words, I became the dispensable one?"

"That’s not what I meant. I don’t intend to erase your achievements. If I didn’t realize how outstanding you are, I wouldn’t be staying. Do you know what the Black Forest means to me? I’d rather give up my personal growth than not act as a buffer in the irreconcilable conflict between you and the team. Doesn’t this show that I value you enough?"

"Now I’m just asking you to give up some permissions. It’s not harming you. Companion Spiritual Objects have been mastered by the Demon Race since ancient times. Why must you stubbornly think that Companion Spiritual Objects will harm you? Truly, Wang Wu, I hope you won’t be so arrogant and stubborn. The world is vast; you can’t always be self-centered. I’m genuinely considering you as a partner, which is why I’m advising you this way. Please calm down first."

After saying this, Wolf Bu’er turned and walked away.

Wang Wu was also fuming. Who exactly is arrogant and stubborn here?

Does your family leader know how domineering you are?

He held back and held back again, refraining from speaking further.

Wolf Bu’er was actually not bad, just overly regarded Xiong Shiliu’s words as gospel. Compared to that, Yuan Bupu was clearly more sophisticated. No wonder they could sympathize with each other.

At this moment, Wang Wu glanced at Elder Song and clasped his paws, "Elder Song, I’m hungry. Can I pick some Spirit Fruit?"

"Not impossible, but there’s a condition."

Elder Song was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke.

"It wouldn’t be making me learn that Grass and Wood Patrol Mountain Technique, would it?"

"Not to that extent. I am a Tree Slave of the Lang Family. I can’t interfere with outside matters. However, I’m already old, and my body is not what it used to be. There are always some rotten tree roots, like old cold legs, that haunt me day and night, making it impossible for me to sleep. If you have some free time, can you help clear out a couple? As for rewards, they are the Spirit Fruits and Spirit Grass planted in this garden. For each rotten tree root cleared, I allow you to pick a Spirit Fruit or Spirit Grass."

"Alright! It’s a deal then!"

Wang Wu was overjoyed. Suddenly, Elder Song seemed much more agreeable to him. Of course, he was cautious, purposely speaking loudly, fearing there might be some concerns about those rotten tree roots. If by any chance this scared the Old Tree Slave away, it would be undesirable.

As expected, there was no reaction from Wolf Bu’er in the opposite house, indicating it was fine.

Following that, Wang Wu, under Elder Song’s guidance, went to the back of the garden. At first glance, the garden seemed small, but after making a few turns, it surprisingly became spacious. Yet, the further he went, the more barren the plants became until he finally reached a point where not a blade of grass grew.

There, a solitary withered old tree stood ahead, with not a blade of grass growing within a hundred meters.

It was very eerie.

"Go ahead, that is my true form. Enter and clear out the rotten tree roots, then bring them up here. I, an old man, will not renege on my promise."