"Stop here."

After circling around several large and small loops and passing through over a hundred Centipede Caves, Wolf Bu'er finally called to stop in front of a canyon town.

This canyon town is relatively large, about ten square kilometers, shaped like a crescent moon, surrounded by mountains on five sides and abysses on the other five, with a total of six large Centipede Caves and several small ones connecting to this place.

The distance from here to the mountain peak where Wang Wu had initially climbed down is approximately three thousand meters in elevation drop.

The main feature is speed!

"Flutter flutter!"

A chubby, round crow flew over, and upon landing, it couldn't stand steady, tumbling multiple times before stopping.

But soon it transformed into a pudgy little dwarf with a crow's beak and feathers behind, wobbling as it walked.

"You two must be esteemed guests from afar. Excuse my intrusion. Are you just passing through, or planning to stay long?"

Wang Wu didn't know how to respond, but Wolf Bu'er took out a strange bone talisman, shook it coldly and said, "Scram!"

Yet the dwarf transformed from the crow wasn't angry; instead, it laughed heartily, muttering a long string of unintelligible bird language before turning back into a chubby crow and flew away laboriously.

"That's a unique Mourning Bird from Centipede Ridge, typically those with no path in cultivation, no industries, can't seize Spiritual Qi, lack resources, and haven't the skills to make a living outside."

"So they resort to disreputable activities or take odd jobs. Give them some Spiritual Qi, and they can run errands for you all day. There's a mix of the good and bad among them; if you're not careful, you might be deceived."

"However, these destitutes can sometimes be useful, as they're well-acquainted with the pits and caves of Centipede Ridge. If you get lost, you can certainly find them for help; it's just that you need to be careful not to be overcharged."

Wolf Bu'er quickly whispered an explanation to Wang Wu as he stepped into what seemed like an ordinary courtyard. After knocking three times, a short, skinny, pitch-black little old man resembling a bean opened the gate. He appeared surprised upon seeing Wolf Bu'er but said nothing and stepped aside.

Once Wang Wu followed Wolf Bu'er inside, he noticed it was indeed a hidden marvel, so this seemingly ordinary courtyard was covered and concealed by an array?

"Young Master, why have you returned? Has something changed?"

The skinny bean-like old man quickly inquired.

"There has been some change, but it's no big deal. How is my mother's injury?" Wolf Bu'er directly asked.

The bean-like old man glanced at Wang Wu, seemingly cautious.

"Elder Song, don't worry, he's alright," Wolf Bu'er casually replied.

"Madam's wounds have basically stabilized. Although the feigned death this time allowed her to escape the Great Snow Mountain Battlefield, whether we can fool the Human Race is uncertain. Thus, Madam has found a place for recovery and has instructed me to reassure Young Master, advising against seeking her out deliberately."

"I understand; this time I'm just here to recuperate for three months, Elder Song, you needn't notify my mother."

"Yes, does Young Master have any other requests?"

"None for now, you can go."

"Understood!"

After Elder Song left, Wolf Bu'er glanced at the somewhat puzzled Wang Wu, "Don't be surprised, since my mother is a Third-Grade Great Demon, it's natural she would have a clan, and setting up industries in stable areas outside the Great Snow Mountain is expected. The Centipede Town you see now is one of three, all nearby, linked end to end, supported by arrays, not easy to break."

"My mother is the Clan Leader of this generation, and some elders and disciples in the clan are dispatched to the Great Snow Mountain, some to the Heavenly Dao Mountain, and some settled here. I'm considered outstanding and thus assigned to the fourth section, which allows entry into the Black Forest to undergo life and death trials, and theoretically, upon returning, I'd be the next Clan Leader."

"I'm telling you all this to assure you it's absolutely safe here, so you can settle down with peace of mind."

"I understand, I won't run off recklessly."

Wang Wu comprehended the implied meaning of Wolf Bu'er, knowing he wouldn't act foolishly.

At the same time, he also remarked that in the West Wilderness, Demons without family heritage support really can't survive.

Everywhere are Demon clans and powerful families; even this seemingly ordinary Wolf Bu'er turns out to be the next Clan Leader of the Wolf Race.

Then what about Yuan Bupu, Xiong Shiliu, Tiger Vanguard, Leopard Big Head, Ying Baiyu, Hu Zhenbai and the others? They must also have Demon clans and mighty families backing them.

"Good to know, I just hope you harbor no resentment, this phase will pass soon, and Shi Liu will still regard you as a trusted subordinate. The future in the West Wilderness will certainly hold a place for you, Shi Liu can't promise, but I can guarantee with my clan's honor."

"Now, find yourself a room to rest; I want you to first condense the Acupoint Opening Demon Pill, it's a very crucial step, without forming the Demon Pill, many Demon Techniques, including Alchemy, can't be imparted to you."

"Also, any requirements, feel free to ask, as long as it's not excessive."

"And, please don't activate your Companion Demon Vine in this yard; if you wish to harvest Spirit Fruits or Spirit Grass, inform Elder Song first. This whole yard is actually built on its body; it's a Subspecies Ancient Tree and has been a slave in my family for two thousand years, so I hope you'll show some respect."

Wolf Bu'er spoke politely, and Wang Wu politely nodded. He had no complaints, for the past few years, he really needed a stable and comfortable environment to improve his shortcomings.

At each end of the garden, there is an ancient wooden house. Wolf Bu'er went to one, and Wang Wu went to the other. The wooden house was built solidly and cleaned quite well, giving him a sense of returning to human society.

There wasn't much furniture in the room, just a table and a chair, not even a bed, though it might have been moved earlier by Elder Song.

On the table, there was a plate with exactly five Ninth-Grade Spirit Fruits.

This kind of hospitality deserves praise.

Wang Wu plopped down on that chair. It was a bit small but really sturdy.

After picking up the Spirit Fruits and devouring them, he realized these were Rapid-Growth Spirit Fruits, which could provide 400 points of satiety and 400 points of Spiritual Qi. No wonder they were so generous.

After a satisfied burp, Wang Wu simply took out the four jars of Spirit Wine allocated earlier from his storage pouch—one was Eighth-Grade, and three were Ninth-Grade—and drank them all in one go.

The Eighth-Grade Spirit Wine could provide 2,000 points of satiety, 500 points of vitality, and 2,000 points of Spiritual Qi.

The Ninth-Grade Spirit Wine could only provide 1,000 points of satiety, 100 points of vitality, and 1,000 points of Spiritual Qi.

In a short period, Wang Wu's internal storage of Spiritual Qi reached 7,500 points. This part he was most familiar with and liked the most.

With a snap of his fingers, 5,000 points of Spiritual Qi were consumed, turning into 2 points of defense, raising his Basic Defense to 71 points.

To be honest, this kind of Basic Attribute growth no longer had the immediate effect like it did two years ago, because the enemies weren't just the likes of Mantis Blade Master or Gray Mouse Knight anymore, but stronger demons and Human Race cultivators.

However, this seemingly slow improvement, when accumulated continuously, would turn small advantages into the biggest advantage.

Next, Wang Wu continued to pull out treats from his storage pouch, eating three Ninth-Grade Rapid-Growth Spirit Fruits, gaining 1,200 points of Spiritual Qi.

He ate an Eighth-Grade Spirit Fruit, which was quite impressive, directly gaining 2,000 points of Spiritual Qi, and considering the remaining 2,500 points from before, he could instantly consume 5,000 points again, raising his Basic Defense to 73 points.

Thus, Wang Wu felt that his satiety had broken through to over 10,000, with only a few thousand vitality points short of full.

So he continued to pull out food, drinking three bowls of meat porridge, eating fifty pounds of Ninth-Grade jerky, and even taking an unknown Spirit Pill as a snack.

Finally, when his satiety broke through to over 15,000, his vitality reached the 12,000-point limit, and his Spiritual Qi once again gathered to a set of 5,000 points.

After increasing his Basic Defense to 75 points, Wang Wu then used the Inner Breathing Technique to circulate his Qi and Blood, preparing to condense the Acupoint Opening Demon Pill.

He couldn't delay any longer, and there was no need to procrastinate. From various perspectives, the three Vitality Clouds within him were already flawless.

At least at the current stage, there were no discernible flaws.

The faint rumbling sound of thunder started again, louder and clearer than ever. This was the sound of the fusion of vitality and Qi and blood circulating throughout the body.

"Whew!"

The door opened, and Wolf Bu'er looked at Wang Wu in surprise, eyes full of doubt. It thought Wang Wu would need at least ten more days of preparation before officially starting. Is this like selling cabbages, starting as soon as you say?

It was speechless too.

This was the first time it had seen such a reckless and self-unaware Little Demon.

Luckily, it brought him here, otherwise, acting like this in the wild would be like courting death.

"Don't panic, take it slow. Let the bloodline guide you. Usually, condensing an Acupoint Opening Demon Pill takes at least a month. I'll be outside protecting you. Also, there's an array in this garden for protection, so you don't have to worry about causing too much commotion."

"Finally, once the Acupoint Opening Demon Pill is successfully condensed, remember to choose a Demon Technique to inscribe on it, making it your lifebound Demon Technique. I think the Demon Technique that Unbreakable taught you before is a good choice."

Quickly saying these, Wolf Bu'er slipped outside, closed the door, and swiftly made some arrangements outside the wooden house. In an instant, the whole house was aglow with a mysterious light.

Meanwhile, inside, Wang Wu was dumbfounded. Yuan Bupu had no chance to teach him any Demon Technique, Wolf Bu'er must have mixed things up?

But this wasn't urgent, as there was still room for consideration.

In any case, Wang Wu didn't put much thought into it, just continued to operate the Inner Breathing Technique as usual, circulating Qi and Blood through the three Vitality Clouds, testing various adjustments. The faint rumbling sound within him never ceased.

Until naturally, as the time came, the efficiency of circulating Qi, Blood, and Vitality through the three Vitality Clouds was slightly improved.

Really, just a slight change, Wang Wu didn't find it too complicated, nor particularly special.

At most, he just increased the efficiency by 0.1% over the original.

What's this, it's nothing at all, right?

Then, like the proverbial final straw that broke the camel's back, or the last snowflake, his Qi and Blood Circulation roared and underwent a qualitative change!

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