After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In
Chapter 100: Living Under Someone Else’s Roof?

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Living Under Someone Else’s Roof?

He checked the Elixir Pills.

Gu An discovered there were only ten in total.

Approximately one pill was required per day.

Which means it could only last up to ten days at most.

And distribution of resources, according to Sect rules, happens once a month.

So, do these ten pills need to be used only when absolutely necessary?

Gu An sighed, so it’s normal for people here to be tormented.

Even without absorbing Spiritual Energy, he could feel the burning sensation, and once he absorbs it, it was akin to being set on fire.

Moreover, this accumulation of effects will erupt.

By tomorrow, it will flare up.

At that time, his body will burn as if invisible flames were lit.

Torturing a person.

Making one in a pain so intense they wish for death.

Gu An was not in a hurry to check his tasks, rather he sat down cross-legged, starting the Qi Sea Sky Gang circulation.

Afterward, the Gang Qi circulated through his body.

For a moment, the intense heat eased, but it was merely a simple relief.

The effect was there, but not significant.

He then operated the Qi Breathing Chapter, starting to control the Spiritual Energy.

Allowing it to circulate slowly to minimize contact with the intense heat.

There was an effect, but it was also marginal.

If he reduced contact on one hand while using Gang Qi to relieve it on the other,

It could somewhat suppress it, but it only prolongs the combustion.

Treating the symptoms but not the root cause.

Later, Gu An looked at his panel.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Mid-stage Foundation Establishment]

[Status: Poisoned, Poison Fire within body]

[Magic: 25/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 60/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

"Still short by forty, maybe there’s a way if I could fill it up before the Spiritual Energy ignites."

Because Hard Cultivation is related to his current status.

Being afflicted with Poison Fire, using Hard Cultivation has to start with handling the Poison Fire.

To advance, he must address the Poison Fire first.

Even if the advancement fails, the Poison Fire might still be alleviated.

Of course, even if elevation doesn’t resolve it, with stronger cultivation, it can still suppress it somewhat.

It’s just uncertain whether it could delay enough time.

Afterwards, Gu An opened the book.

His task was simple: in the Wutong Exile Land, every three zones contained seven Demon Beast Nests.

To leave this place, he had to eradicate three core Demon Beasts within these nests, then he could leave the Exile Land.

Of course, the heads of the nest’s Demon Beasts are needed as evidence.

Besides that, there are the daily tasks.

That is to cut down Parasol Wood within the nest’s vicinity.

Bringing back two trees in a month counts as fulfilling the monthly quota.

Otherwise, it simply won’t be sufficient.

Gu An pondered; it seems Gongsun Hai hadn’t delivered any wood.

It seemed that completion wasn’t easy.

What about the axe?

Curious, Gu An asked Gongsun Hai outside.

His answer was simple: there are none.

Axes are held by Senior Brothers who have stayed for more than ten years.

Whichever Senior Brother one affiliates with, one can obtain an axe.

"Can I buy one?" Gu An shook the Storage Treasure in his hand.

The other party replied somewhat bitterly: "Senior Brother, please don’t make things difficult for me. Each person only gets one and losing it is punishable; I can’t afford that."

"So, it’s understandable that it can be lost, right?" Gu An asked.

Gongsun Hai was stunned for a moment, recalling the Spirit Stones that had just fallen.

His expression became extremely unpleasant.

Somewhat pleading.

Gu An did not make it difficult for him. Since it was possible, he was not in a hurry.

First, to observe the situation.

Moreover, he wasn’t sure when his Spiritual Energy would ignite, and at that time, his cultivation would definitely be very weak.

It would be easy to be retaliated against.

"Senior Brother, it’s getting dark, you should head back.

Soon, when they come and notice a newcomer, someone will try to recruit you.

They won’t trouble you on your first day.

Because at this time you would be in your strongest condition.

Later it’s unlikely you’ll be stronger than now."

"So they can all wait, wait until tomorrow night," Gongsun Hai reminded.

Gu An nodded.

Then he returned to his residence and sat cross-legged.

He began to suppress the burning heat in his body using the Qi Breathing Chapter and Qi Sea Sky Gang.

Evening.

Gu An heard noises outside, assuming those people must have come back.

He indeed did not go out.

However, he could feel that the realms of the people outside were not weak.

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

Thud Thud Thud!

Gu An opened the door; it was a woman.

Her face was somewhat dry, lacking the vivacity of the female disciples from the Sect.

But her features were delicate; she would be considered a beauty if not for this place.

Her Qi seemed similar to mid-stage Foundation Establishment, meaning her cultivation was probably late-stage Foundation Establishment.

"How should I address you, Junior Brother?" the woman asked with a smile.

"They all love to call me Senior Sister Qing, you can call me that too."

Gu An told her his name and then asked:

"Would Senior Sister Qing like to sit?"

"Sure." Senior Sister Qing walked in without hesitation.

She looked around and said, "Built today, yet so well-organized, Junior Brother is not simple."

Gu An responded with a smile, not offering an explanation.

"Has Junior Brother heard about the situation here?" Senior Sister Qing got straight to the point:

"I am under Senior Brother Dongfang. In terms of strength, nobody in Zone 9 can match Senior Brother Dongfang, and since we have the most disciples, the required Elixir Pills we need to submit are the least.

Although Senior Sister Huang’s strength is also not bad, she has fewer people and needs to submit quite a lot of Elixir Pills, though she guides people on how to resist the burning heat and teaches cultivation, but the effect isn’t significant.

Senior Brother Gu advocates for an equitable resource sharing, but it’s hard to distinguish between those who work more or less, which may cause delays in meeting the targets, and newcomers like you are the easiest to be bullied.

So, it’s still best to be with Senior Brother Dongfang, as long as you submit Elixir Pills.

If you want to learn any magic techniques, Senior Brother Dongfang is known to master all techniques, which would also be beneficial to you."

Gu An understood.

Meaning, he could choose from these three places.

The first, Senior Brother Dongfang’s, had the most people and possibly the strongest power, able to teach magic techniques.

The second also had decent strength, could teach cultivation, and how to resist the heat.

The third one advocated fairness, fighting together.

It seemed, indeed, the first option was the best.

But if it really could resist the heat, that would indeed be convenient.

As for the third, it was relatively fair, but work would surely be the most.

Fairness meant no slacking but also meant not being overly diligent.

Gu An thought for a moment and asked, "If I want to learn a technique, would Senior Brother Dongfang teach me?"

Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Qing chuckled and shook her head, "Not initially, you need to wait some years.

Probably just a year."

Gu An nodded.

He didn’t provide an answer.

The other party didn’t mind and turned to leave.

She didn’t think it necessary to overly cling to a newcomer.

Then another man came, it was Gongsun Hai.

It seems he was from Senior Sister Huang’s group.

As expected, the man reluctantly said, "Senior Brother, sorry to bother you."

"Senior Sister Huang’s person?" asked Gu An.

The man nodded, "Senior Sister Huang is nice and accommodating, though she retains not many Elixir Pills herself, she can protect you.

She’s kind-hearted.

Although you would submit less with Senior Brother Dongfang, it’s actually easier to be bullied by others there.

Our atmosphere is better here."

Gu An curiously asked, "Better than Senior Brother Gu’s place?"

"They have a quite enthusiastic atmosphere, but if you do not work hard, you will be despised. There’s no hierarchy.

A person like Senior Brother certainly doesn’t suit there," Gongsun Hai earnestly said, "So Senior Sister Huang’s side is the best."

Gu An pondered and then asked, "If I want to learn a technique, would she teach me? I mean, learn now."

"Uh..." Gongsun Hai reluctantly said, "I need to ask, I can’t decide."

Gu An understood, that meant it was unlikely.

After the other party left, the last woman came in.

She did not mention much else, just that they stick together.

If bullied, they would definitely help.

And one’s belongings were their own.

No one would touch your Storage Treasure.

Gu An asked the same question.

She shook her head.

They too wouldn’t give much for a newcomer.

No one ever did.

Yet, tomorrow the fire would flare up, and the newcomer would surely face various troubles.

Then, one could only beg to join one of the groups.