Chapter 7
: I'll spare your dog's life, not your dog's life.
Cao Hansheng sat in his chair, poured himself a few drinks, and then opened the system panel. Just as he had expected, the skill line was no longer a solitary blank space.
Host: Cao Hansheng
Age: 17 years old / 90 years old
Attribute points: 0
Talent: Born a bad seed [Skilled at disguising one's true nature, subtly developing a habit of prioritizing self-interest in all actions, and resorting to any means to achieve one's goals; possesses an enhanced learning ability.]
Strength: 9 [Each point increases the body's load capacity and exertion by approximately 10 kgf (kilogram-force)]
Agility: 7 [Each point increases movement speed and reaction speed.]
Energy: 7 [Each point increases mental strength and mental recovery speed.]
Resistance: 10 [Each point increases resistance by reducing the effects of physical injury, poisoning, charm, etc.]
道具:破界符(已绑定);银钱33两3钱3厘;金疮药*2;头孢丙烯*9;
Skills: Yangzhou Slow (Beginner/Lower Fourth Grade Mortal); Marrow Cleansing Technique (Beginner/Middle Third Grade Mortal); Basic Swordsmanship (Beginner/Unranked)
Space: 1m³ [Cannot hold living beings. Except for reward items, all other items cannot be carried across worlds, otherwise they will be torn apart by cross-world energy.]
[Friendly Reminder: Rewards will be calculated based on the host's participation in the storyline. The more you participate in the storyline, the more rewards you will receive. No rewards will be given for not participating in or completing the storyline.]
Looking at his skills, Cao Hansheng felt particularly satisfied. Although he hadn't even mastered them, he already had hope. In addition, his lifespan limit had actually increased by 5 years, which gave him a clue to solve his anxiety about his lifespan.
Based on the countless legends in the real world, Cao Hansheng guessed that cultivating higher-level techniques or improving the level of cultivation should be able to increase his lifespan limit. He just didn't know how much it would increase, but there was no need to rush.
After all, the cooldown time of the Boundary Breaking Talisman is thirty years. Even if the age is not reset in the new world, he can still travel through at least three worlds. Even if he can't find a better cultivation method than Yangzhou Man in this world, there may be others.
Besides, who knows what kind of miraculous elixirs or rewards might be obtained from the system after experiencing the storyline of this world? In short, anything is possible.
If all else fails, on the third attempt, choose a mythological world. Perhaps you can embark on the path of cultivating immortality and becoming a god, then age will no longer be an issue.
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Meanwhile, Cao Hansheng's landlord, Li Daniu, was kneeling outside the back gate of the Liu family's house in town, pleading with a guard. The guard, somewhat impatient, kicked him a few more times.
"Li Daniu, have you lost your mind? I'm crazy too. How could I have bet on you? What did I tell you last time? Tell you to bully him. Bully him. Who the hell told you to kick him out?"
Sixth Master, I've already told you, Miss has gone on a long trip and hasn't returned yet. Whatever it is, we have to wait until Miss comes back before we can talk about it. Why are you so impatient?
Have you considered this? Miss values Cao Hansheng so much. What if he really gets away? What will you do to make amends when Miss blames you? Will you take your whole family's lives?
"Sixth Master, I am truly innocent. Cao Hansheng does nothing but go beachcombing all day long. He eats the seafood he gets himself if he can't sell it."
You asked me to pressure him, and I've tried everything I could. I was truly at my wit's end, so I resorted to using the house issue to force him to comply. Sixth Master, you have to save me!
"There's nothing I can do, you can't kick them out. You've made such a big mess, I can't help you. While they're still here, do the same thing you did to them to keep them here."
"What are you standing there for? Didn't you say you treated him like a brother? You were just bragging, weren't you? Anyway, I don't care, you're leaving him here, or I'll skin you alive!"
Li Daniu was completely dumbfounded. He hadn't gotten any benefits, but instead got himself into trouble and even lost his whole family. He knelt down on the ground with a thud.
"Sixth Master, you can't be so heartless. I've always been very filial to you. Even if you can't give me any face, at least show me the right path."
Upon hearing this, Sixth Master slapped Li Daniu across the face several times, then punched and kicked him for a while. After catching his breath, he pointed at Li Daniu and cursed him.
"You bastard, who's been giving you any face? Get lost! If we can't find the person, your whole family can just wait to die. If you dare to make false accusations, I'll make sure you die a much worse death."
Just then, Li Daniu suddenly remembered his wife's words, "Sixth Master, Sixth Master, I have a plan to take down Cao Hansheng, why don't you listen to it..."
Having reached an agreement with the guard, Li Dani hurried home and finally arrived back in the evening. He saw Cao Hansheng eating at home, with his own little puppy running around at his feet.
At that moment, tears welled up in his eyes. Thank God, that bastard hadn't left! That was wonderful! He was destined to earn this money. He quickly suppressed his mixed feelings of joy and sorrow and moved closer.
"Brother Hansheng, it's so good that you didn't leave. I went to the town early this morning to beg the Liu family for help because of you. Look at my injuries, it's all for you."
Fortunately, perseverance pays off. The Liu family agreed that you don't need to leave; you can stay with me from now on, for as long as you want.
Cao Hansheng looked at his bruised and swollen face, which was quite a sight. However, he put down his chopsticks and stood up to stand in front of him.
"Brother Da Niu, you've really gone to great lengths for me. Look at all these injuries. It hurts me more than you hurt me. But it's okay, the pain will go away in a bit."
"Oh, by the way, did you buy your sister-in-law's medicine? If not, don't bother buying it; it's a waste of money since she won't need it down there."
Hearing Cao Hansheng's words, Li Daniu was stunned. What did he mean by "it won't hurt in a while" and "it won't be needed down there"? This bastard is probably going to kill me, but my anesthetic hasn't been used yet. What should I do? What should I do?
"Brother Hansheng, I don't understand what you're saying. There's really a misunderstanding between us..." Before he could finish speaking, Cao Hansheng grabbed him by the neck.
"Who the hell misunderstood you? Don't worry, I said I would spare your life. When you plotted against me before, you should have thought this day would come. Don't worry, I will make sure your whole family is safe and sound."
After saying that, before he could react, she used all her strength to throw him to the ground, stepped on his face, grabbed the iron pliers she used for beachcombing, and stabbed them into the artery in his neck, then twisted them several times.
Blood spurted from the gaps in the pliers, possibly because his esophagus had also been punctured. Blood foam continued to spill from Li Dani's mouth as he mumbled.
After struggling for a few moments, he fell silent. Looking at his body, Cao Hansheng pulled out the iron pliers and went to the main house. A woman's scream was heard shortly afterward, followed by silence.
Then Cao Hansheng filled the house with firewood from the yard, poured kerosene on it, and struck it with a flint and steel, and it immediately caught fire. He waited until the fire was raging before taking advantage of the darkness and leading the Li family's dog straight to the safe house on Jiucuo Mountain.