Kunpeng!

[Note: Different traits consume different amounts of lifespan; please explore this on your own.]

[This simulation has ended. Countdown to the next one: 10 days]

The next simulation in ten days is easy to arrange.

If he can't find a way to survive, he might die in the next couple of days.

Another thing that surprised him was...

It consumes your lifespan!

Zhu Ge's expression was solemn.

Does wearing special items consume lifespan?

This would be terrifying for any living being.

Death is the antonym of all living things.

But if he doesn't expend his lifespan, he will die; if he does, at least he will have a glimmer of hope.

What should I do?

"Wear it!"

With a thought, the system panel in my mind also changed.

Name: Zhu Ge

Lifespan: 43 year

【Special Trait: Kunpeng】

[Inventory: Kunpeng]

Life expectancy was reduced from fifty-three years to forty-three years!

Ten years of lifespan!

Ten years... Zhu Ge gave a bitter smile, but it was quickly replaced by an expression of determination, resilience, and composure.

Now is not the time for indecisiveness!

Collect information, organize information, analyze information!

"In a sense, the Kunpeng's traits are an aggregation of a series of traits?"

At this moment, Zhu Ge's mind worked very quickly, going through various logics, conjectures, verifications, and explorations before arriving at the answer.

This level of thinking efficiency is worlds apart from what it was before I wore the trait!

"and……"

Zhu Ge glanced around.

It consumes a lot of resources, but the effects are also very significant.

As soon as she put it on, Zhu Ge felt a change in her body, a mysterious feeling filling her body.

Things are different now!

The moonlight did not shine into the room, so the Tyndall effect did not occur, but he could still sense the dust particles suspended in the air.

The parents' steady, long breathing indicated that they had fallen into a deep sleep.

The beams of their old house were covered in dust, and the blankets were wet and heavy, pressing down on the three of them.

This is normal. They are located in Yunjiang, the territory of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It's currently the rainy season and the weather is hot and humid, so their blankets are also damp.

In those few short seconds, Zhu Ge felt as if she had become a scanner, seeing everything around her!

See the big picture in the small details!

The Kunpeng transforms from an egg into the overlord of the ocean and sky, relying not only on its will, but also on its keen insight and cautious attitude!

The trait did not describe its effects in detail, but only described the so-called "Kunpeng" experience.

Zhu Ge needs to explore the specific usage gradually.

"Unfortunately, it only lasted one minute..."

A sigh of relief.

Wearing the "Kunpeng" cannot be done for too long. According to feedback, he consumed ten years of his lifespan and could only wear it for one minute.

Once every minute is up, wearing it again will require another ten years of your lifespan to wear.

At the same time, Zhu Ge could sense that wearing it not only consumed lifespan, but also mental strength and energy.

After wearing it for only a short while, Zhu Ge felt the same kind of fatigue as an ordinary 200-pound office worker who had stayed up all night and then climbed eight flights of stairs the next day.

However exhausted, it will be suppressed by the characteristics of the Kunpeng.

Therefore, he calmly shifted his gaze to his father and mother on the other bed.

"Father and Mother..."

Zhu Ge's heart sank.

My breathing is so long!

This is clearly a sign that he has fallen asleep, and is sleeping very soundly, in a deep sleep!

However, his father and mother were breathing exactly the same as when he was speaking.

This means that the father and mother had just been in a deep sleep.

It's obvious that his divine power has been stolen!

Zhu Ge should have felt flustered and at a loss.

But after wearing the "Kunpeng", he felt like a machine, unemotionally disregarding the abnormalities around him.

The parents are abnormal, and also...

Zhu Ge turned her head to look at the window and the door.

His family was poor, so the windows were drafty, made from cracks in the doors and windows.

But as mentioned earlier, the moonlight did not seem to penetrate and created the Tyndall effect in the dust.

This made the room extremely dark, and Zhu Ge couldn't even see her parents clearly.

The moonlight and the darkness of the room were also unusual!

At first, he thought he had woken up naturally because he had traveled through time.

But now it seems that the parents in the darkness are dead!

This means the original owner of this body may also be dead!

Or rather... his godhood was stolen!

That's why Zhu Ge was able to successfully take over this body after transmigrating.

Moreover, now that he was wearing the Kunpeng, Zhu Ge recalled the states of the other villagers he had encountered throughout the day.

Apathetic and numb.

"So many people have been robbed of their spirit..."

The blessing song felt like falling into an ice cave.

Not just his parents, but most of the people he met in the village today seemed to have changed!

It's highly likely that everyone in the village had their spirit stolen, and he was the only exception!

"No, we can't draw conclusions without knowing the full picture. Let's observe again tomorrow morning..."

"Oh, and there's also the sound of insects chirping..."

He was awakened by the noise of insects chirping.

What is the source of the chirping sound of insects?

It must be a demon!

Zhu Ge understood that the insect might be a warning from some kind of demon.

The chirping of those insects wasn't the usual chirping of summer insects; it was a rhythmic sound that pierced straight to the head, like a bugle call.

After all, not all demons and monsters are hostile to humans; some demons are even good.

In any case, the sound of insects chirping as a warning is also abnormal!

At last……

"That person, that person's demeanor doesn't seem like that of a disciple of the Master..." Zhu Ge's heart pounded.

Isn't that person a disciple of the master?

The master's disciple, who is usually cold and aloof, is now often all smiles.

Upon closer reflection, this is clearly the biggest anomaly!

At the same time, memories of the past few days came flooding back.

The gentleman was gone for three days.

The rumors of the "god's" appearance were not long ago, probably only a little over a day at most, and were spread by the master's disciples.

The disciple told everyone that staying at home would be fine, and that they should absolutely not go out.

This aligns with everyone's logic.

After all, home is the safest and warmest harbor, and most people think of hiding at home when something happens.

Why did he do that?

moonlight!

Sunlight is harmful, but moonlight is not?

It still hurts!

That's why the disciple deceived the entire village, making everyone stay inside.

Because no light gets into the room!

Since no light can penetrate, it naturally makes it easier for that deity to seize the spirit!

"Did the master's disciple collude with the god? Or was he possessed and controlled?"

"Or perhaps that god was simply brought in?"

"Is the ultimate goal to seize the godhood from the entire village?"

Zhu Ge thought about it more and more, faster and faster, until she felt a wet sensation in her nose.

My nose is bleeding!

This suggests that the brain and blood vessels of this body rarely encounter such rapid thinking.

Therefore, they were somewhat overwhelmed for a while.

The loss of ten years of lifespan left him feeling extremely exhausted.

Name: Zhu Ge

Lifespan: 43 year

【Characteristic: Not wearing】

[Inventory: Kunpeng]

Before I knew it, the wearing time was up, and the Kunpeng trait was back in stock.

Zhu Ge immediately opened her eyes, her eyeballs bloodshot.

In just one minute, ten years of life were gone.

But it taught him a lot of things and gave him some clues.

After casually wiping away the blood from her nose, Zhu Ge lay down again.

There's no escaping it if you run out of the village.

Within the village, at least the demons and monsters outside would consider this place to be the master's "territory" and would not invade until the master's aura dissipated completely.

But if he escapes the village, he'll be easy prey.

At this point, the best course of action is to remain in the village and try to find a way to survive.

It would be even better to wait for Mr. [Name] to return.

But before that, he needs to think carefully about how to survive before being rediscovered by "God" and taken back by him.

"God? I need to think about that carefully..."

"Now, let's go to sleep."