Currently, the recycling price for one spiritual energy orb is 300 points. It’s not a huge amount, but if Bai Xuan didn’t mind spending the time to condense them, he could actually produce quite a few. After all, it’s not very difficult for him.
But there’s no need.
Not only could condensing too many potentially affect the spiritual energy conditions of the entire Hangzhou area, but also, there isn’t anything he particularly wants from the worlds of the current chat group members. For him, the lottery draw is more of a fun diversion.
Draw when he feels like it; leave it alone when he doesn’t.
Just like buying a lottery ticket.
When the mood strikes, he’ll spend two bucks on a random number. Normally, he wouldn’t even go in if he passed by a shop.
Today, maybe because it’s been a long time since the Obito Uchiha template draw, Bai Xuan suddenly got the urge to try his luck. Plus, he happened to have some points, so he figured, why not?
“Chat group, do one draw.”
“Ding, 1000 points automatically deducted from group member Child of Nature.”
“Ding, drawing started.”
Bai Xuan didn’t have to wait long. After just three seconds, he heard the chat group’s voice in his ear.
“Ding, congratulations group member Child of Nature! You have obtained Armament Haki from the world of One Piece. After integration, you will automatically acquire entry-level Armament Haki.”
“Ding, integrate?”
“Armament Haki, huh… Seems decent?”
It might not compare to those really precious items, like the Rinnegan, the God Tree fruit, the Tenseigan, spiritual crystals, or giant stone statues, but it’s far better than things like Madara Uchiha’s steel pipe or Whitebeard’s giant doll.
As for this ability, it doesn’t conflict with Bai Xuan’s [Natural Authority]. It can enhance his defense and also serve as an offensive method, and it grows stronger as his physical body improves.
“If I choose not to integrate, will you give me the training method for Armament Haki? One that suits the rules of my world?”
“Ding, even after integration, the group member will still receive the complete training method for Armament Haki.”
The chat group replied mechanically, and Bai Xuan nodded in satisfaction at its response.
Even though it’s just a means to enhance combat ability, not a method to improve his cultivation realm, it’s still pretty good.
“Integrate.”
A gentle energy flowed through Bai Xuan’s limbs and torso. Simultaneously, the training method for [Armament Haki] automatically appeared in his mind.
He gently clenched his right fist. An energy, different from spiritual energy but very similar, flowed through his arm. Then, his entire right forearm was covered in a hard, purplish-black shell.
Although it’s different from the common black color, Haki’s color varies from person to person anyway, so he didn’t mind.
He tapped the Haki-covered arm. It made a dull sound, but just by feel, the defense seemed quite good.
After all, Bai Xuan’s own physique is already extremely strong. Even though his Armament Haki is only at the most basic stage, it’s still an addition on top of his existing foundation. If someone’s physique were much weaker than his, even if their Haki level were higher, they probably couldn’t overpower him.
After practicing a bit, Bai Xuan, as if he’d gotten some new toy, actually felt the urge to go outside and test it out.
He put the spatial ring he’d taken off earlier back on his finger, walked out the door, and headed towards the nature reserve.
“???”
Since it wasn’t too late, Su Yue was training to speed up the absorption of spiritual energy provided by the mutated creature meat inside her. Hearing Bai Xuan open the door, she went to check, and then saw him walking towards the nature reserve.
Her expression was completely bewildered.
What’s going on? Didn’t get enough to eat at dinner?
But there should still be some fierce beast corpses left. If it’s really a problem, they could just eat the meat they were going to hand over to their superiors and just catch more tomorrow.
Why did he suddenly go out?
Oh, right.
The meat they’re handing over comes from parts with ordinary texture, so the taste definitely isn’t as good.
“Bai Xuan!”
Su Yue, thinking she understood Bai Xuan’s intention, quickly called out to his back.
“What’s wrong?”
Bai Xuan turned around at the sound of Su Yue’s voice and asked.
“See if there are any tigers still hunting. I felt its legs were super delicious!”
“…”
“If there aren’t any tigers, wolves are fine too. I’ve never eaten wolf meat. They hunt at night, so you should be able to find some, right?”
“If you really can’t find anything, just do your best. I’ll eat anything.”
The corner of Bai Xuan’s mouth twitched. So, in your eyes, me going to the nature reserve means I’m hungry? I just wanted to get familiar with a new power I’ve mastered. Sure, some mutated creatures might get hurt in the process, and I might collect their corpses, and maybe eat some when I get back.
But my goal isn’t to eat!
That’s just one of the results!
“I’ll go prepare some side dishes and seasonings.”
“Come back soon~”
Before Bai Xuan could say anything, Su Yue naturally went to the kitchen to get things ready.
“I got it.”
Bai Xuan took a deep breath, said helplessly, and then stepped into the nature reserve.
Meanwhile, Su Yue, who was preparing things on the other side, suddenly remembered something. Tapping her chin with her index finger, she said somewhat confusedly:
“Did I see Bai Xuan’s right arm as black? Or was it purplish-black?”
“Is it just because it’s late and I didn’t see clearly?”
“That’s probably it. How could a person’s arm be purplish-black? Like it was poisoned.”
Su Yue didn’t dwell on this. It never crossed her mind that Bai Xuan might be poisoned. After spending these days together, she was completely aware of how strong Bai Xuan was. She’d be poisoned long before he ever could.
At the same time, inside the nature reserve.
“Boom!”
A huge crash echoed, followed by a figure flying backwards and slamming heavily onto the ground. After a few low, pitiful whines, it fell completely silent.
“Awooo!”
“Awooo!”
“Awoo…”
Then came one wolf howl after another. Shadow after shadow charged forward fearlessly, only to be sent flying by a sudden, tremendous force as they got close.
“No wonder protagonists in novels, even after gaining godlike power, still prefer to fight with their fists or wield weapons.”
“This feeling really is satisfying.”
Bai Xuan flicked the blood off his hands, and his Armament Haki slowly faded away.
In the past, he really couldn’t understand why powerful characters in novels loved close-quarters combat so much. Wouldn’t things like “a gentle finger flick” or “a casual wave of the hand bringing thunderous power” be more fitting for their style?
But it’s basically always “one punch” or “one punch” with some adjectives thrown in. He used to think authors just didn’t like describing grand, spectacular battles. Now he realizes it’s precisely because close-quarters combat feels that good.
The authors are putting themselves in their characters’ shoes!
A real man wants punch-to-punch action!
He couldn’t help but smile. Bai Xuan collected the corpses of the mutated wolf pack on the ground. As for the wolf meat, he really didn’t know which parts were the most delicious, so he decided to study it later before butchering them.
