Chapter 0: Setting an Example
“Ding. Host has successfully exchanged the ‘Abyssal Divine Bridge’ (severed) for a reward of 150,000 merit points! (You can still rent this item when necessary.)”
“One hundred and fifty thousand!” Suddenly, Qin Gou thought of something and immediately said, “By the way, old pal, you haven’t forgotten about the soul power contained within the Abyssal Divine Bridge, right? It’s meant for Xiao Chong.”
“Ding. The host can now summon Mo Qingxin and personally bestow the soul power.”
“Alright.”
Qin Gou immediately communicated with the Rouge Space using his divine sense. In an instant, he opened the coffin, and Xiao Chong, who had just awakened, immediately appeared.
Seeing this, Qin Gou couldn’t help but laugh, “No more than an hour ago, we were still talking. Xiao Chong really doesn’t waste a single bit of time now.” Mo Qingxin’s slumber within the Soul Locking Crystal Coffin was actually a process of recovering her strength.
Xiao Chong, while examining her surroundings, let out a light laugh, “Hehe, Boss, what can I do for you?”
“Extend your hand.”
Immediately, Qin Gou pointed at Xiao Chong’s palm, and a large amount of soul power from the Abyssal Divine Bridge was instantly transmitted to her in the gentlest manner.
“This is…”
Xiao Chong stared intently at her palm, her small mouth slightly agape in surprise, clearly benefiting greatly.
Qin Gou explained with a smile, “As I promised you before, the soul power from the Abyssal Divine Bridge. Although Mo Qingyang’s portion of it should have been significantly depleted these past few days, combined with the portion from the Divine Bridge’s Artifact Spirit itself, Xiao Chong’s gains should undoubtedly not decrease but increase. How do you feel now?”
“Thank you, Boss, I… I feel so full!”
For a moment, Xiao Chong’s pretty face was flushed as if she were drunk. Her pair of flickering autumn-water eyes, however, became even clearer.
“Good, then I won’t delay you. Go and digest it properly.” With that, Qin Gou smiled and nodded, then took out the Rouge Space again.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chong couldn’t help but shyly clasp her small hands behind her back and say, “Uh… I’ve just been eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating. It feels like I haven’t helped Boss with anything on this trip. I feel really embarrassed. Boss, before I go back to the Rouge Space, let me dance for you!”
Qin Gou was at a loss for words, “I know Xiao Chong has always been grateful, but don’t just come up with random ideas. This isn’t a place for everyone to have fun. You should go back and refine that soul power quickly. Once your Dao Body has truly recovered, you can dance for a whole day if you want.”
“Alright then, Boss. If you need anything, just call me anytime.” Xiao Chong scratched her head and smiled before transforming into a ray of light and re-entering the Rouge Space.
“A Xi.”
A short while later, Qin Gou meticulously investigated. Behind the layer of evil mist that had not completely dissipated within the Grand Hall, he surprisingly discovered some broken bridge sections. He couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
After inquiring with the system, the response was: “Ding. That belongs to the end that was completely destroyed by the host back then. This system cannot accommodate garbage.”
“So, this part can no longer birth an Artifact Spirit?” Qin Gou finally nodded with relief and said, “Thus, although the 150,000 merit points obtained this time are substantial, it’s truly hard to imagine what a staggering price it would be if the complete Abyssal Divine Bridge could still summon the Will of the Abyss Demon God… Of course, the prerequisite of getting the complete Divine Bridge to willingly sign a contract with me would likely be even harder than forcibly severing it.”
“Ding. The host truly wishes to know that so-called staggering price?”
“No need! What’s unattainable is unattainable. Why even talk about it.” Qin Gou quickly shook his head and gave a dry laugh. “By the way, how many merit points would it cost if I wanted to rent the Abyssal Divine Bridge from you, old pal, for the duration of one incense stick burning?”
“Ding? Does the host mean to rent it immediately?”
“Yes, theoretically, after that guy has been through your treasure trove and become your property, he would definitely be more obedient than when we simply signed a contract. That way, it would be easier for me to ask it some things.”
Qin Gou’s smile became more unrestrained, “For example, in this world, are there still brothers and sisters of its kind, ‘Demon God Creations’? Are they still wandering alone somewhere in the world, quietly waiting for me?”
“After all, judging by the timeline, when the Godplunder Altar was born, the Abyssal Divine Bridge was already in a semi-severed, slumbering state. They likely had no substantial contact. Of course, it’s not impossible that the Godplunder Altar also slumbered and was reborn later. But it somehow knows of the Godplunder Altar’s existence. As one of the earliest Demon God Creations, its knowledge of other similar beings must be quite comprehensive.”
“Ding. Does the host intend to hunt them all down…”
In an instant, the system’s voice was swiftly interrupted.
“What? A Xi, why do you have such a perception?! This is a great deed of saving the common people, punishing evil, and eradicating wicked individuals. How can it be called hunting them all down!”
At this moment, in the core of the legendary Demon Race Abyss, the ‘Divine Bridge Sanctuary’ that had endured countless bloody storms, a man named Qin displayed an awe-inspiring righteousness.
“Could it be that, old pal, you’re still not proficient enough in our Human Race language and accidentally misused the idiom?”
“Ding…”
The old pal sheepishly didn’t pursue the matter. It wasn’t for any other reason than it hadn’t yet mastered how to laugh normally when Old Qin was being his usual self. If its emotionless ‘hahaha’ was too creepy, Old Qin would surely burst into laughter.
“The host’s guess is correct. The Abyssal Divine Bridge is indeed more willing to answer some of the host’s questions now.”
“That’s good. Besides whether there are other Demon God Creations and their functions, I also plan to ask about something else: everything the Divine Bridge knows about the Abyss Demon God.” A serious look flashed in Qin Gou’s eyes.
“Regarding the Abyss Demon God?”
“Precisely. I wonder, old pal, have you ever considered a question? Since the Divine Bridge is a Demon God Creation, before its appearance, how did the Demon God secretly infiltrate the Abyss and cause the Divine Bridge to be born within it? Thinking about it this way, I feel that the so-called Demon God will likely find a way to return, it will just be slower without the Divine Bridge to communicate.”
Qin Gou pondered as he spoke, “So, how can I not make some preparations in advance? In fact, I not only want to confront him, but I want to retaliate! As the saying goes, ‘clear likes and dislikes, and reciprocity’ is the first rule of Arc-Moon Mountain. How can I, as the Master, not set a good example?”
“Moreover, this Seat is completely opposed to that generation’s Demon God, the leader of wickedness. Even if the slightest rumor spreads, no one in this world will dare to call themselves ‘Arc-Moon Mountain Demon Master’ anymore, right?”
