REVEREND INSANITY
Chapter 145: Sacrifice encouraged

Chapter 145: Sacrifice encouraged

As the person involved, Fang Yuan had to go through the clan investigation.

It was not a deep investigation; the increasing severity of the wolf tide had attracted almost all the attention of the clan top brass. The Earth Communication Ear Grass Fang Yuan and Demon Gu's scales were still hidden but even if they were exposed, Fang Yuan could only connect them with the caravan.

After all, communication had been cut off due to the wolf tide; the caravan would not come. Under such circumstances, the clan was unable to obtain confirmation from the caravan and could only delay the investigation.

When the results of the investigation completely came out, Fang Yuan must have already become rank three and left Qing Mao's mountain.

Of course, if the Four Flavours Liquor and Spring Autumn Cicada worms were to be revealed, it would be a completely different matter.

Any one of them could cause a huge commotion in the village if revealed.

Four Flavours Liquor worm represents a completely new blend recipe and has a very significant meaning. Fang Yuan would not be able to explain it even if he pushed him into the caravan, and would be thoroughly investigated by the clan.

And the Autumn Spring Crickets? If found, the wolf tide would be greatly sidelined. After all, this was a rank six Gu! Even the clan head Gu Yue Bo would immediately throw away his politeness; the nonsense of kinship and the position of the clan head could all be left behind. There was no doubt that it would be forcibly confiscated.

July is a month with a scorching summer, and the hot air is filled with the smell of blood iron.

The wolf tide grew more serious and the fights became more intense.

Many are beginning to realize that the wolf tide this time is a large scale rarely seen among all past history.

The daring lightning wolf pack had fallen into a supporting role by now; thousands of crazy lightning wolf packs of beast kings started roaming near the village.

The living space of mankind has shrunk to an extreme level.

Even the headquarters of the Gu Yue clan was so; there was no need to mention the village at the foot of the mountain.

Nine out of ten houses were empty and a lucky portion of the villagers lived in the clan by utilizing all kinds of connections. But the majority of the villagers could only leave their homes and make the difficult journey to avoid the wolf tide.

Their destination was another mountain village. But the ferocious beasts, wild Gu and lightning wolves that filled the entire mountain reduced their expectations to almost insignificant amounts.

It was a hopeless journey.

The Gu Yue Clan could only give up on these humans, they would all die before they even reached halfway to their destination. Either because of ferocious wild beasts or because of insect attacks.

No matter if it was humans or Master Gu, they were all struggling between life and death. Even the elders who usually had high positions, had no choice but to put on their armor and go to the battlefield.

The retired Master Gu was registered again. When the wolf wave ended, those who managed to live would definitely not surpass a tenth.

The cruelty of nature is displayed with all its present splendor. It was the survival of the fittest and absolutely unavoidable by uttering warm words.

Fang Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed; his eyes closed as he looked at his aperture.

In its opening, 44% of the sea wave of red steel surging up and down. These ancient essences were all deep red in color. It was a level two deep red primordial essence peak stage.

The second rank primeval essence was collectively called the red steel primeval essence. But it has four different small realms: the early stage, the middle stage, the upper stage and the peak stage. There was also a slight difference in the primordial essence of red steel.

Stage two early stage primordial essence was pink; the middle stage primeval essence was deep red; the upper stage was deep red and the peak stage was deep red.

A few days ago, Fang Yuan had advanced to the top level. His crimson primeval essence passed through the refinement of the Four Flavours Liquor worm and along with the replenishment of the primordial stone, it had completely transformed into the current deep red primordial essence.

Currently, the aperture wall was no longer a watery membrane with flowing light, but it was a thick stone membrane formed by layers upon layers of white light piling up.

White Jade Gu and Stealth Scale gu were at the depths of the red steel sea.

The Four Flavors Liquor Worm was playing around in the sea but when the Autumn Spring Cricket slowly appeared, it immediately sank into the depths of the sea.

Under the aura of the Spring Autumn Cricket, the surface of the entire ancient sea became as calm and smooth as a mirror without the slightest wave.

The condition of Autumn Cicada is getting better.

His two wings completely recovered, looking like a pair of soft leaves. Only his main body was still withered.

Fang Yuan would often check the Autumn Spring Cricket; he could clearly feel the recovery speed of the Spring Autumn Cricket rising quickly.

The Autumn Spring Crickets were like a dying patient before, someone who could not even open their mouth to eat and could only take liquid food to maintain their life force.

Now, this patient could get out of bed and eat more food to feed himself; the speed of recovery would naturally be faster.

Other than the Autumn Spring Crickets, there were two new members in Fang Yuan's gap.

Both of them were taken from Bai Ning Bing; one of them was the Water Shield Gu that looked like a jellyfish while floating in the sea. The other was the red steel Relic Gu.

Fang Yuan's advance to the top level was due to the primordial essence purified by the Four Flavours Liquor worm and the continuous nutrition of the aperture wall, causing a qualitative change. Fang Yuan did not use the red steel Relic Gu.

Just based on his cultivation level, Fang Yuan would already be the third highest person among the second rank Gu Masters of the Gu Yue clan. Xiong Li and Qing Shu were dead; fang Yuan was in the top five even among the entire Qing Mao Mountain.

As for Chi Shan and Mo Yan, they were originally ranked at the top two stages but had advanced to the peak stage not too long ago. This could be said to have awakened the morale of the clan that descended after Qing Shu's sacrifice.

Fang Yuan was progressing and the others were naturally progressing as well.

Chi Shan and Mo Yan had been on the upper stage for quite a long time and were constantly suppressed by Qing Shu's peak stage.

“But if we count fighting strength, I am the number one person among the second rank Master Gu in the entire Qing Mao mountain. Now, after I use this red steel Relic Gu, my cultivation will rise to the peak stage and when combined with my profound experience, my cultivation will rise to the peak stage, I can even fight with a rank three Master Gu to a certain degree, ”count Fang Yuan.

His low profile and patience have given him a lot of advantages now.

He could advance to this stage with just a C grade talent, the entire clan would be shocked if they learned of this. Even Fang Zheng's A-class talent was only at the middle rank two stage.

Naturally, even if he advanced to the peak stage, Fang Yuan could not win against the rank three Master Gu.

Bai Ning Bing was able to surpass the level and kill Master Gu of rank three because of his Dark Ice Sect physique. Gu Yue Qing Shu could also do that because she had the Wood Charm Gu, a powerful and special rank three Gu worm.

In fact, Fang Yuan had a trump card that was much stronger than them — Spring Autumn Cicada.

However, this Gu Rank six was very special, and Fang Yuan forced himself not to use it. The Spring Autumn Cicada had yet to fully recover and if used forcefully, whether it could be reborn would be a big question mark.

The red steel Gu relic was only effective for Rank two Master Gu; there was no point in keeping it.

Fang Yuan was just about to use this Gu when there was a knock on the door.

Dong, dong, dong.

"Master Fang Yuan, it's me, Gu Yue Jiang Ya," a voice shouted after that knock.

Fang Yuan frowned, This Jiang Ya has gotten increasingly arrogant recently; she will repeatedly look for him to ask for vitality leaves.

The increasing number of deaths and cripples, caused the price of vitality leaves to become even higher into a situation of high demand but no supply.

“How many times have I told you that I don't have more vitality. Scrambled." Fang Yuan coldly snorted. How could he give up his cultivation time to earn a trivial income of ancient stones.

Outside the door, Jiang Ya smiled flatteringly, “Master Fang Yuan, please calm your anger. You are aware of the current situation, what choice do I have? Many Master Gu know I sell vitality leaves and they are all looking for me. It's not easy for me to get through my days. How about this, I'll pay ten percent more. Master Fang Yuan, please be kind and give me a dozen leaves of vitality. ”

After speaking, he began to plead and his voice sounded sobbing.

Fang Yuan indifferently, “That's your business, what does that have to do with me? Hmph, your guts are getting bigger lately, you forgot the deal between us and actually brought someone else. ”

“Ah...” Jiang Ya smiled bitterly outside the door. He looked at old Master Gu beside him. He had no other way, this Master Gu was extremely strong and stubbornly followed him here.

"Fang Yuan's little friend." This old Master Gu spoke, “I'm Gu Yue Ye, I'm sure you've heard of me. I've come to buy some vitality leaves and hope you, little friend, can show me some respect and give a little time to produce it.”

“Give you respect. Heh, what reputation do you have?” Fang Yuan sneered. This Gu Yue Ye was somewhat famous, she was a retired Master Gu but had been brought back by the clan due to the wave of wolves.

At his peak period, he had reached Rank three. However due to injuries, his cultivation dropped to rank two of the peak stage and now due to his old age, his cultivation was getting down to rank two of the upper stage.

Although his cultivation was the same as Fang Yuan's, his fighting strength could not compare to the latter.

Gu Yue Ye's expression was pale, she had long heard of this eccentric loner, Fang Yuan; a boy with a ferocious and stubborn temper, arrogant and rude, consider everyone below. He had prepared his heart before he came here, but to think that he was still underestimating Fang Yuan.

He wanted to use his reputation, but this usually successful method had no effect on Fang Yuan.

He felt his face burn and his heart filled with anger. He has lost all honor now!

"This disrespectful bastard!" He cursed inwardly, but did not leave.

He needs vitality leaves!

He was an experienced man and knew very well the importance of vitality leaves. Sometimes, leaves of vitality can mean the difference between life and death.

As they age, their courage begins to shrink.

Back when he was young, he was hot-blooded and easily excited. He wanted to protect the clan members, he wanted to change the world, he wanted to become a great hero! At that moment, he had the resolution to see death as coming home!

However, he was currently old and much more level-headed. He has seen through many aspects of life in these years and can be said to have reflected on himself.

Especially after some of his children died, his heart grew cold.

Every organization needs sacrifice.

Limited resources. Although they are produced all the time, they are also consumed. Thus, these additions and subtractions limit the total amount.

Humans need food, clothing and shelter to survive; these are resources. Master Gu needed Gu worms, ancient stones, and food to cultivate; these were also resources.

Being strong requires more resources. But if you don't sacrifice, then where can I get more resources?

I would rather compromise with others than sacrifice my profits!

Protect, respect, family love, dreams, hot blood; they are all honorable reasons for sacrifice.

There is no organization that does not encourage self-sacrifice. However, the higher-ups would never say that, they would instead talk about 'protecting, honoring, family love, dreams, hot blood, happiness' and so on, and give all sorts of material advantages.

However, the material benefits were just nonsense once someone died. What can a dead 'great hero' enjoy?

Look at Gu Yue Qing Shu.

He 'happily' died and was buried in the ground; his name was engraved on a tombstone as his spirit continued to influence the 'hero' of the future.