All Chapters of Blind Paragon: Soul Devourer in a Game-Like World: Chapter 31
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Ch.31 Livestock
Morning sun climbed higher the next day as the expedition continued deeper into Hutou Peak. Yun Kai's soldiers had grown more confident with each encounter, their movements now practiced and efficient.The corpses of demonic beasts piled up steadily. Wolf pelts, wild boar hides, and smaller predators that had been foolish enough to challenge armed men. Each kill added to the growing collection of resources strapped to pack animals.The physicians' medicine baskets overflowed with herbs. They'd long since filled their original containers and moved on to spare bags, then to wrapping bundles in cloth. The mountain was a treasure trove of medicinal plants that no one had harvested in years."This is incredible," one physician said for the third time that morning, carefully extracting a cluster of Blood Root from rocky soil. "Fourth-grade! We found a fourth-grade herb!"His companion rushed over to examine the plant. "Carefully, carefully! Don't damage the roots. Master Qin will need every
Ch.32 Hidden Box
Hundreds of cattle and sheep filled the valley. Maybe three hundred goats. Another hundred or so cattle. They milled about in obvious distress, bleating and lowing constantly.Near the valley entrance, a large cave mouth gaped open. Outside the cave, corpses littered the ground — mostly cattle and sheep, but Yun Kai's senses also detected a few human bodies among the dead."The python's nest," Léi Shén said quietly. "It must have been driving livestock here for feeding."That explained why they'd found so few wild cattle and sheep during yesterday's expedition. The python had claimed this territory, herding every animal it could catch into this natural trap.The valley was bounded on three sides by steep cliffs. On the fourth side, a massive canyon cut across the entire mountain range, separating this peak from Spiritbone Mountain's main summit. The gap was easily two hundred feet across and bottomless.There was no way for cattle or sheep to cross. Birds could fly over, but ground an
Ch.33 Golden Fortune
Yun Kai stood before the glowing treasure chest, his hands hovering over its surface. According to his knowledge of the system, these treasure chests appeared randomly throughout the world. Sometimes in caves, sometimes in ruins, or occasionally just sitting in the wilderness waiting to be discovered.The system classified them by color. Bronze gave basic rewards. Silver offered decent items. Gold chests like this one provided genuinely valuable treasures. Above gold were the legendary platinum and mythic tiers, but those were vanishingly rare."I hope my luck holds," Yun Kai muttered, rubbing his hands together.The odds weren't exactly favorable. Even gold chests could contain disappointments. But they could also produce god-tier items if fortune smiled. The randomness was part of their nature — thrilling and frustrating in equal measure.Yun Kai placed both hands firmly on the chest's lid. The moment contact was made, brilliant light erupted from every seam and edge. The glow inten
Ch.34 Battle Preparations
"My lord," one of the soldiers said hesitantly. "Should we search the rest of the cave? There might be more.""Good thinking." Yun Kai extended his sensory bubble through the entire chamber. "But no, I don't sense anything else valuable. Just bones and decay. We've found everything worth taking."They emerged from the cave into the afternoon sunlight. The rest of the expedition waited patiently, having organized the livestock into a manageable herd. The beast tamers had done excellent work — the cattle and sheep followed basic commands now, moving as a group rather than scattering randomly."Ready to head back?" Léi Shén asked."More than ready," Yun Kai replied. "Let's go home."The descent proved easier than the climb, despite managing hundreds of animals. Morale was sky-high. Every person in the expedition knew they were returning with treasures that would benefit the entire village.As they approached lower elevations, Yun Kai's sensory bubble detected movement from Spiritrock Vil
Ch.35 Li Chengfeng
"Well, big brother, I'm here."Yun Kai turned at the voice behind him. Li Chengfeng stood there, looking notably different from their first meeting.The winemaker had cleaned up — his hair was combed, his robes were neat, and most importantly, his eyes held focus instead of the drunken haze from before."Master Li," Yun Kai greeted with a slight smile. "You're looking well.""Thanks to you, my lord." Li Chengfeng bowed respectfully. "I apologize for my absence these past few days. Family matters required attention."The villagers nearby watched with interest. Word had spread quickly about their new resident. A master-level winemaker living in Spiritrock Village? It was almost unbelievable.Master-level craftsmen were rare. The title meant someone who had perfected their art to the point of establishing their own style, their own techniques. Some masters even founded schools, training disciples in their methods and spreading their reputation across entire regions.For winemaking, a tru
Ch. 36 The Calm Before Storm
Li Chengfeng's professional pride warred with practical consideration on his face. "Training apprentices properly takes time...""I understand. I'm not asking you to rush it. Train them correctly. But train them thoroughly. I want Spiritrock Village to become known for producing excellent wine. That requires skilled winemakers, which means we need people who learned from a master."The logic was sound, and Li Chengfeng knew it. "With proper funding and adequate apprentices... I could produce about a hundred jars of Thousand Army Drunk daily. Maybe more once the apprentices become proficient.""A hundred jars per day?" Elder Jiang's eyes widened. "That's... that's three thousand jars per month!""If we maintain that pace, yes," Li Chengfeng confirmed.Yun Kai smiled. "That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Now, about pricing...""I used to sell Thousand Army Drunk for one gold per jar," Li Chengfeng said. "It was the most expensive wine in Cloudville County, possibly in the entire provi
Ch.37. Victory
The bandits brandished their weapons in front of the village walls, expecting fear and submission. Instead, they found calm, steady resistance. The villagers didn't panic. The soldiers didn't flee. Everyone simply watched and waited.This wasn't the reaction the bandits were used to."What's wrong with these people?" one bandit muttered to his companion. "They should be terrified.""Maybe they're stupid," the other replied uncertainly.Their leader — a scarred man named Zhao Hu, stepped forward. He wanted to make an impression, to establish dominance through intimidation. His long knife flashed in the morning light as he swung it at a nearby tree.The blade bit deep, cutting clean through a trunk as thick as a man's thigh. The tree toppled with a satisfying crash.Zhao Hu planted himself on a large boulder like a king on his throne. "Listen well! We know you're a new village. You probably don't understand how things work around here. So let me explain."His voice carried across the sp
Ch.38 System Reward
On Spiritrock Village's side, there were zero deaths. Two soldiers had minor wounds — cuts that would heal in days, but nothing serious.From the walls, Léi Shén had watched the entire battle with hawklike attention. Whenever a soldier faced a truly life-threatening situation, the general had shifted slightly, ready to intervene. But his help was never needed. The soldiers handled themselves well."Impressive," Léi Shén said to Yun Kai. "Very impressive. They fought like veterans, not farmers with weapons.""They're not farmers anymore," Yun Kai replied. "They're soldiers. Real soldiers. This battle proved it."A system notification appeared in Yun Kai's vision:[Congratulations! You have successfully defended against a bandit raid. All participating soldiers receive a one-rank promotion buff. Duration: Permanent.]Golden light swept across the battlefield, touching every soldier who'd participated in the fight. The glow lasted only seconds, but its effects were profound.Basic-Tier m
Ch.39 Expansion and Ambition I
A week had passed since the battle with Black Wind Stronghold. The village had settled into a comfortable rhythm with the repairs being completed, prisoners assigned to work details, and new recruits integrated into training rotations.Finally, Yun Kai felt he could breathe.He stood in his private study, scrolling through village management screens that only he could see. Numbers and statistics glowed in his mind's eye, painting a picture of steady growth.Population had exceeded 700, the number made him smile. Just three weeks ago, they'd barely had over three hundred. Now they were more than double that, with new refugees arriving almost daily.Word had spread fast that Spiritrock Village offered safety, fair treatment, and opportunity. In a world growing more chaotic by the day, those things were precious beyond measure.Military strength had also exceeded 70 trained soldiers.The standard ratio was one soldier for every ten residents. Yun Kai had maintained that proportion carefu
Ch.40 Expansion and Ambition II
Three days later, a messenger arrived with news from Léi Shén's expedition."First raid successful," the soldier reported, standing at attention in Yun Kai's office. "Tiger Claw Stronghold eliminated. Forty-three bandits killed, seventeen captured. No casualties on our side. General Léi reports moving to the next target.""Excellent. Dismissed."Over the following week, similar reports arrived regularly. Léi Shén moved like a scythe through wheat, cutting down bandit stronghold after bandit stronghold with brutal efficiency.Red Wolf Den: destroyed. Iron Fist Camp: eliminated. Stone Blade Fortress: captured.Sometimes the bandits fought. Sometimes they surrendered immediately upon seeing disciplined soldiers led by a Peak Innate Awakening cultivator. Either way, the result was the same — another threat removed, another batch of prisoners for potential recruitment, another cache of weapons and supplies secured.The merit points accumulated rapidly. By the end of the week, Yun Kai had