The Good Person Reward System: An Isekai LitRPG Progression Fantasy: The Good Person Reward System, #7

By Sima Tiao Liu Yi

Ordinary man Li Shengdai leads a mundane and difficult life. As a poor but good man, he donates his only savings to those in need. However, one day, a beautiful girl, Hu Xuedie, suddenly appears at his door with a strange contract, marking the beginning of an unknown and mysterious turn in this ordinary story...

One merit point can be exchanged for one minute of life. Doing a good deed earns one merit point. Committing a bad deed deducts one hundred merit points. Saving a mortal earns ten merit points. Killing a mortal deducts one thousand merit points. Saving a good person earns fifty merit points. Killing a good person deducts five thousand merit points. If you have enough merit points, then congratulations, immortality is no longer just a dream!
 

 

 

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 Everyone present was dumbfounded.

 What was happening?

 Wang Qingtian, a mighty Divine Soul Master, was scared off by a teenager?

 That's illogical!

 What in the world was going on? That was Wang Qingtian, how could he be such a coward?!

 In the eyes of Liu Shiguang and the others, Li Shengdai's current cultivation level was indeed impressive, even surpassing theirs. But no matter how formidable he was, could he really outclass a Divine Soul Master?
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: Apr 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224093991

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Chapter 470: Refusing to Save a Life

Wang Qingtian, a figure who could nearly be considered invincible even among those who Ascend to the Heavens, was now thrown to the ground like a dead dog. Who could believe such a thing if they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes?

As Wang Qingtian and his grandson appeared, Li Shengdai also slowly emerged from the ground, looking relaxed and carefree. He crossed his arms and his eyes swept back and forth between Wang Qingtian and Liu Shiguang and the others.

Liu Shiguang shuddered, stepping back involuntarily.

How much time had passed?

From the moment Wang Qingtian fled with his grandson to their disgraceful return, it couldn’t have been more than thirty seconds, right?

Liu Shiguang remembered clearly. They had only exchanged a few words here, definitely not exceeding thirty seconds.

In such a short span of time, Li Shengdai had forced a Divine Soul Master intent on escape to return, and beaten him like a dead dog to boot. Was there anything more unbelievable than this in the world?

A Divine Soul Master isn’t an ordinary cabbage by the roadside that anyone could kick around. Moreover, Wang Qingtian’s injuries had mostly healed, and his strength shouldn’t have been significantly affected.

Could a Divine Soul Master, at full strength and having descended from Ascend to the Heavens, really be beaten to a pulp by a mere child?

Not just Liu Shiguang, but the other four were also in a state of shock. The quicker ones among them even started to scan the surroundings with their spiritual senses, wondering if there were other powerful beings around.

Although they had guessed it just now and felt that Li Shengdai was very likely the real culprit behind Wang Qingtian’s injuries,

when the reality unfolded right before their eyes, they found it incredibly hard to believe, as if they were dreaming.

Slap!

Gu Changge, slapping his own face, once again tried to confirm whether he was dreaming. However, he soon regretted it as the swelling on his face hadn’t subsided yet.

And he had a feeling that the remaining four old men would not stay idle either.

Slap!

Indeed, despite being the oldest, Liu Shiguang was always the quickest to react. He slapped Gu Changge’s face, wanting to confirm whether he was dreaming as well.

Then.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

The familiar feeling, the familiar sensation, Gu Changge’s already swollen face swelled even more.

Does it hurt?

It hurts!

Tears welled up in Gu Changge’s eyes. He almost wished he could slap himself again—for being foolish, for never learning his lesson!

The consecutive slapping sounds momentarily distracted Li Shengdai, who was basking in his own glory. His gaze was involuntarily drawn to the five buffoons before him.

Slapping each other for fun, were these five somehow deranged?

Wang Qingtian and Wang Qingshan, too, got up from the ground as if nothing had happened, and looked at Liu Shiguang and the others with the same bewildered gaze.

Were these people from the Soul Healer Association sick in the head, finding amusement in slapping each other?

Wang Qingtian and Wang Qingshan also raised their hands to touch their somewhat swollen faces. Their looks turned unfriendly as they gazed at Liu Shiguang and the others, suspecting that these old fellows were mocking them.

Sensing the glares from both sides, Liu Shiguang and the others gave a sheepish smile and kept quiet.

Speaking more would only make more mistakes at this point. They couldn’t afford to offend either side, and if possible, they would rather bury their heads in the sand and pretend to be ostriches.

You bunch of scoundrels, get lost!

Wang Qingtian, feeling indignant, noticed that these lower realm nobodies dared to mock him. Without another word, he casually waved his hand, sending Liu Shiguang, Gu Changge, and the others flying out of the hall.

Pfft! Pfft!

Without exception, all five of them vomited blood and collapsed to the ground. Especially Gu Changge, who only had Half-Saint Cultivation, was severely injured by Wang Qingtian’s palm wind, nearly losing half his life right there.

Their Divine Souls were gravely injured, and all their organs were damaged.

All five were Healing Soul Masters, and almost instantly, they diagnosed their injuries. Each of them had a grim expression on their face.

None of them had expected that they wouldn’t be harmed by Li Shengdai, with whom they had some grievances, but instead were severely injured by someone they had tried hard to heal and even please.

Ungrateful, returning kindness with enmity, nothing more!

Liu Shiguang and the others exchanged looks, seeing in each other’s eyes a despair close to regret.

We’re finished!

The sacred medicines in the treasury have been depleted. With injuries of this severity, there’s no one left on this continent who can heal them.

These few men represented the most elite Healing Soul Masters from the Soul Healer Association. If even they found these injuries impossible to treat, it was unlikely that anyone else could do so.

Four Elders, what about me? Blood spraying from his mouth, Gu Changge looked at Liu Shiguang and the others with anticipation, pleadingly saying, I’m only a Half-Saint. There should still be hope for me, am I right?

If you four Saint-level Healing Soul Masters would just lend me a hand, it would be enough to heal me. You wouldn’t stand idly by and watch me die, would you?

Physicians can’t heal themselves. All four of Liu Shiguang and his companions possessed Saint-level Cultivation, but now that they were heavily wounded, it would be challenging for them to treat one another.

However, Gu Changge wasn’t the same. Like he said, his Cultivation had only reached Half-Saint level. He was still a large step below the Saint level. If Liu Shiguang’s group were to lend their assistance, it was indeed very likely that he would recover.

This...

The four Supreme Elders all remained silent. On the brink of death themselves, what mood did they have to spare to attend to someone else’s injuries?

They would be far better spending that time working out how they could potentially save themselves. Why would they waste valuable Soul Power, risk further aggravating their own wounds, just to save an unimportant junior like him?

Aren’t you all just going to stand by and do nothing? Let me just bleed out and die?

The four men’s expressions sent chills down Gu Changge’s spine. He couldn’t believe that the four esteemed Supreme Elders he’d treated so obsequiously would be so utterly cold and heartless toward him.

It would have been such a simple matter—to just extend a helping hand—yet not one of them was willing to make the slightest effort. They were simply going to stand by and watch him die!

Suddenly, Gu Changge hollered loudly, But I’m the President of the Soul Healer Association. You can’t simply do nothing!

Liu Shiguang! Chu Tianlin! Chang Youzhi! Xu Changshou!

As President, I’m ordering the four of you—right this instant—to save my life!

Gu Changge kept on hacking up blood while glaring furiously with eyes like brass bells. As he yelled hoarsely at the four of them, Do it now! What are you waiting for? Do you really intend to just stand by and watch me bleed out and die?!

His pleas for help were met with complete indifference and silence.

Liu Shiguang, Chu Tianlin, Xu Changshou, and Chang Youzhi—these four Saint-level Healing Soul Masters, sat there like statues without showing the slightest intention to lend assistance.

Ugh!

Gu Changge vomited blood once more, his entire body collapsing to the floor in a heap. His injuries had become even more severe. If no one treated him soon, he really was going to die.

Yet those who could potentially save him remained utterly indifferent. A boundless hatred flared in Gu Changge’s eyes.

Chapter 471: Reckless Arrogance, Annexing the Soul Healer Association

Gu Changge lay prone on the cold, blue stone floor, his heart colder still.

He cursed the one who had injured him—Wang Qingtian—who without distinguishing right from wrong, had arbitrarily decided his life or death, simply on the basis of his own likes and dislikes.

And to think that previously, they had given him the sacred healing medicine that the Guild’s headquarters had preserved for tens of thousands of years in order to heal his physical injuries.

Such a man was an ingrate who returned kindness with enmity. He deserved a terrible end.

However, compared to Wang Qingtian who had injured him, Gu Changge harbored even more hatred toward the family right before him, who clearly still had the strength to spare, yet refused to save him as he lay dying.

Liu Shiguang, Chu Tianlin, Xu Changshou, Chang Youzhi.

Gu Changge let his gaze sweep over their faces one by one. He wanted to commit their vile countenances to memory.

If he could turn back the clock, he would no longer be so weak and sentimental. Even if he had to exhaust the three most potent Strange Poisons hidden away in the storeroom, he would get rid of these four heartless, cold-blooded brutes!

So what if they were Saint-level Healing Soul Masters? Selfish, shortsighted, and devoid of compassion, keeping them around would only further imperil the Soul Healer Association!

Gu Changge lay on the floor, his aura growing fainter and fainter. The injuries he’d sustained were simply too grievous. His Divine Soul was on the verge of shattering, and his internal organs continued to hemorrhage.

If the likes of Liu Shiguang didn’t intervene soon, there was no way Gu Changge would live beyond half an hour.

Apprentice Nephew Gu, we’re helpless too. Liu Shiguang showed not a shred of pity or remorse as he looked at Gu Changge and said, As you can see, we too have sustained grave injuries. We simply don’t have the strength left to do more.

Indeed, Apprentice Nephew Gu, please don’t hold it against us. We’re just barely hanging on ourselves, and we simply don’t have the energy to use any more Healing Soul Techniques. Chu Tianlin sighed softly. May you find peace in the afterlife.

Once you’re gone, we’ll take good care of your family—if, by some stroke of luck, we manage to survive.

As for the position of President, perhaps Great Elder can serve as caretaker for now...

The four Supreme Elders spoke in turn. Within the blink of an eye, they had arranged all the affairs to be carried out after Gu Changge’s death. They then sat quietly, awaiting his final breath.

Ugh!

Gu Changge lay on the floor, vomiting blood non-stop. The hatred in his eyes grew increasingly intense. If his gaze could kill, then the four hypocrites sitting in front of him would long ago have been riddled with a thousand holes and torn into ten thousand pieces.

Hey, I just heard that you’re the President of the Soul Healer Association, is that right?

In the midst of his anger, Gu Changge suddenly felt a foot lightly tap his back, followed by this question.

Gu Changge could not see who had spoken. However, he did notice how the complexions of the four people—Liu Shiguang and his companions—who were sitting facing him, had turned deathly pale in an instant as they looked behind him with expressions of terror.

Who might that be?

Gu Changge twisted his body around with great effort, and his eyes quickly fell on a familiar face.

Li Shengdai!

No wonder he had thought that voice sounded familiar, and no wonder Liu Shiguang and the others looked as if they had lost their parents when they saw him approach.

Yes! I am the President of the Soul Healer Association. As long as I’m still breathing, no one has the authority to remove me from my post!

An intense desire to survive suddenly surged up from the depths of Gu Changge’s heart. He did not know why Li Shengdai had come looking for him at this moment, but his intuition told him that this identity as President of the Soul Healer Association just might save his life.

After all, it seemed that Li Shengdai had just been drawn over here by his status as President. That was why Gu Changge had gone to such lengths to emphasize his position.

This was probably his last straw, his final hope for survival.

Gu Changge had long since heard of Li Shengdai’s medical skills. He knew that Li Shengdai had personally treated no fewer than a handful of Demi-Saints, and it was even rumored that Li Shengdai’s medical skills had already reached the level of a Saint-level Healing Soul Master. It seemed that he even possessed methods to treat those at the Saint Peak level.

In the end, physicians were unaffected by restrictions of level or rank. In theory, a physician could treat a patient of any level.

Master Li, when those four decided to expel you from the Association, I strongly opposed it. I have always valued your abilities. I was the one who personally bestowed upon you the Seven Star Healing Badge. From beginning to end, I have always admired you...

Gu Changge did his best to ingratiate himself. Although his injuries were severe, it did not affect his ability to articulate his thoughts clearly while coughing up blood.

Sometimes, in order to survive, a person’s desire to live can overcome everything else.

Gu Changge was currently in such a state. He wanted to live, and he wanted to live at any cost.

Is that so? Li Shengdai was quite pleased with Gu Changge’s attitude, and he was also very clear on Gu Changge’s current predicament.

His gaze swept over the faces of the four Saints—Liu Shiguang and his companions—and he couldn’t help but reveal a hint of disdain in his eyes. Although all four of them were injured, with their cultivations, saving Gu Changge would not have been as difficult as they made it seem.

If the four of them joined forces, each providing a portion of their Soul Power, even if they could not heal Gu Changge completely, they could at least allow him to live on without too much difficulty.

Agree to one condition, and I can save you! Li Shengdai looked directly at Gu Changge, not bothering to hide his intention of taking advantage of his desperate situation.

Gu Changge said agitatedly, Master Li, please speak. I will agree to any condition!

When faced with death, only then do you realize how wonderful it is to be alive.

For the current Gu Changge, as long as he could continue living, he would spare no effort to do whatever Li Shengdai asked him to do!

Very good! Li Shengdai nodded in satisfaction and without any shred of politeness, opened his great gaping maw. From this day forth, the Soul Healer Association shall be merged into the Acupuncturist Association. You will become the Vice President of the Acupuncturist Association!

Gu Changge was stunned, and he looked at Li Shengdai in a daze.

He would never have imagined that Li Shengdai could be so reckless. He actually wanted to annex the Soul Healer Association?!

Didn’t he know that the Soul Healer Association on the Heavenly Soul Continent was merely a tiny branch of the entire Soul Healer Association?

If the Soul Healer Association headquarters in Ascend to the Heavens were to learn of this matter, not only Li Shengdai, but everyone in the Soul Healer Association on the Heavenly Soul Continent, including Gu Changge himself, would face a terrible end!

Master Li, are you serious? Gu Changge swallowed nervously, asking Li Shengdai with uncertainty.

Li Shengdai looked at Gu Changge seriously. I’ve never been more serious. Yes or no? I still have some unfinished business.

With that, Li Shengdai glanced at Wang Qingtian and his grandson, who were still standing in the hall. They hadn’t seized the chance to escape, which seemed like they had learned their lesson.

Following Li Shengdai’s gaze, Gu Changge also glanced at Wang Qingtian. It seemed understandable now that Li Shengdai, who dared to offend even the main elder of the Wang family in Ascend to the Heavens, wanted to annex a branch of the Soul Healer Association.

This young man was indeed audacious! But, it seemed he also had the strength to back it up!

Alright! Gu Changge nodded decisively and said, As the President of the Soul Healer Association, I hereby swear to lead the Headquarters and all branches of the Soul Healer Association on the Heavenly Soul Continent to allegiance under Master Li!

From now on, the Heavenly Soul Continent will only have the Acupuncturist Association, and no more Soul Healer Association!

The expressions of Liu Shiguang and the other three changed drastically, looking incredulously at the two madmen before them.

What were they doing?

Did they know what consequences their actions would entail?

Gu Changge, you’re seeking death! You dare agree to such terms? Believe it or not, once this matter reaches Ascend to the Heavens, none of you will survive!

Liu Shiguang’s voice was hoarse, no longer maintaining his previous composure.

Because he was well aware that after this matter, the four Supreme Elders would definitely be implicated. They could not bear the wrath of the Soul Healer Association headquarters in Ascend to the Heavens.

Gu Changge ignored them, feeling disgusted at the thought of speaking another word to them. Had they been willing to help him earlier, Gu Changge would not have ended up in such a predicament.

Struggling to sit up, Gu Changge looked eagerly at Li Shengdai. Now, Li Shengdai was his only hope for survival.

Li Shengdai casually took out a bottle of Nine Heavens Spirit Dew and tossed it to Gu Changge. Drink this, and your wounds will heal on their own. As for those four, whether to kill them or let them live, that’s up to you.

After saying this, Li Shengdai casually restrained the Soul Power Cultivation of Liu Shiguang and the others, then walked back into the hall as if nothing had happened.

Chapter 472: I Don’t Want This Kind of Person!

In a porcelain bottle no bigger than a thumb, a drop of crystalline liquid lay quietly.

Gu Changge opened the porcelain bottle and, without any hesitation, poured the liquid into his mouth.

Anyway, he was already on the verge of death, so what was there to be afraid of?

Even if Li Shengdai had given him a bottle of poison, he would have drunk it all in one go.

The spiritual liquid melted in his mouth and its effects were extremely apparent. In less than a second, Gu Changge felt his body lighten, as if he was about to float away.

A warm current flowed down his esophagus into his stomach, then rapidly spread throughout his body, reaching every corner in the blink of an eye.

His injured internal organs were being repaired, and his fractured Divine Soul was reuniting. Gu Changge sat cross-legged, faint white light appearing on his body’s surface.

What kind of medicine is this? It’s so miraculous?!

Liu Shiguang, Chu Tianlin, Xu Changshou, and Chang Youzhi watched Gu Changge’s physical changes in astonishment.

In just a few seconds, Gu Changge had transformed from someone on the verge of death to someone with a solid aura, a stable Divine Soul, and even a noticeable improvement in his cultivation!

The effects of this medicine are not inferior to that holy medicine we treasured before. What kind of person is this Li Shengdai? How could he possess such a heavenly treasure?!

The four of them were Soul Saints after all. Even though they were severely injured and their cultivations were restricted, their judgment remained. As the four most outstanding Healing Soul Masters on the Heavenly Soul Continent, they could immediately assess Gu Changge’s physical condition and recognize the astonishing efficacy of the spiritual liquid Li Shengdai had given Gu Changge.

A wave of terror washed over them. As Gu Changge’s injuries healed, they could already smell the scent of death.

They had just treated Gu Changge with such disdain, but now that the tables had turned, Gu Changge definitely wouldn’t let them off.

Grand Elder, what should we do now? Chang Youzhi was the first to show a hint of anxiety on his face.

Yes, Grand Elder, this is clearly a dead end. Hurry up and make a decision! Xu Changshou also began to feel uneasy, urging Liu Shiguang repeatedly.

Chu Tianlin was the same. Faced with a life-or-death crisis, they all turned their gazes to Liu Shiguang.

Don’t be impatient! Liu Shiguang frowned, his heart full of annoyance. You all come to ask me what to do, but how the hell am I supposed to know?

Seriously injured and with their cultivations restricted, everyone knew that this was a dead end. Once Gu Changge’s injuries fully recovered, the lives of the four of them would also come to an end.

If we just want to save our lives, we may not be completely without options. Liu Shiguang turned his head and glanced at his three old comrades, saying, As long as we submit to Li Shengdai and seek refuge with him, I think he definitely won’t refuse.

As long as Li Shengdai speaks, Gu Changge will definitely not dare to do anything to us. Moreover, if we can obtain that holy medicine that Gu Changge took just now, our injuries might not be without hope of recovery.

With Liu Shiguang’s deliberate guidance, the eyes of the other three ignited with a glimmer of hope.

Compared to Gu Changge, the four of them were Supreme Elders of the Soul Healer Association, with even higher cultivations and greater influence. If they were willing to submit, they believed that Li Shengdai would definitely not reject them.

They were Saints, and extremely rare Healing Soul Masters among Saints. In this world, no power would ignore the existence of the four of them.

Then what are we waiting for? Of course saving our lives is the most important thing! Chu Tianlin, Xu Changshou, and Chang Youzhi all turned their gazes to Liu Shiguang,

If they could live, no one would choose to die.

Liu Shiguang looked at his three companions and said, Submitting is very simple. All it takes is bowing your head, submitting, or making a Divine Soul oath.

But have you ever thought about how Li Shengdai’s current goal is to annex the entire Soul Healer Association on the Heavenly Soul Continent? His ambition is far too great. If the headquarters in Ascend to the Heavens finds out, we will all suffer when that time comes.

You all know the headquarters’ methods for dealing with traitors. Even if we can survive the present, we definitely won’t be able to escape liquidation in the future. Do you really want to taste what it’s like to have a life worse than death?

The Soul Healer Association was a behemoth. Its strength in Ascend to the Heavens was in no way inferior to Wang Qingtian’s family. If the people from the headquarters wanted to investigate thoroughly, Liu Shiguang believed that Li Shengdai would definitely die a horrible death.

And traitors like them, who had betrayed the Soul Healer Association and turned to Li Shengdai, definitely would not have a good ending either.

Chang Youzhi’s eyes widened. Why think so much? Live one more day and earn one more day. Who can predict what will happen in the future?!

Fourth Brother is right. Chu Tianlin said, We’ve lost contact with the headquarters in the upper realm anyway, and no one has come to visit us in nearly ten thousand years. Perhaps we have already become abandoned children in the headquarters. Who still remembers us?

Xu Changshou continued, Let’s focus on the present first! Only when you’re alive is everything possible.

Okay, I’ll do as my three sworn brothers suggest!

Liu Shiguang let out a long sigh, then raised his head and looked towards the center of the grand hall. He called out in a loud voice to Li Shengdai, who was still walking inside, Li Shengdai, Master Li! The four of us are also willing to join the Acupuncturist Guild! I hope that Master Li can put aside our previous grudges and accept us!

Li Shengdai’s body paused, and he stopped walking. Then, he slowly turned around.

At this moment, Gu Changge’s injuries had already completely recovered. Hearing Liu Shiguang’s shout, he slowly stood up. His gaze was ice-cold as he stared at the four old fiends before him. He did not make any rash moves.

Although Gu Changge hated these four people to the extreme, they were after all Saint-level Healing Soul Masters, and their value was immeasurable. If they were willing to surrender, Liu Shiguang believed that there was no reason for Li Shengdai to refuse.

Therefore, he waited. He waited for Li Shengdai’s final decision.

Li Shengdai’s gaze swept across the faces of the four of them, and he let out a soft Oh. He drawled slowly, You want me to accept you, but do I have to? If I did that, wouldn’t I be very shameless?

The expressions of Liu Shiguang and the others changed simultaneously. What did this mean? Was he refusing them?

How could that be? They were Saint-level Healing Soul Masters, the most outstanding Healing Soul Masters on the Heavenly Soul Continent. How could there be someone who would not accept them?

This was unreasonable!

You refused to save me when I was at death’s door, and your thoughts were vicious. I don’t want people like that!

After he finished speaking, Li Shengdai turned around again without hesitation and continued walking towards the interior of the grand hall. He did not show any reluctance towards the four Saint-level Healing Soul Masters, Liu Shiguang and the others.

In an instant, Liu Shiguang and the others felt as if they were sitting in an ice cellar.

Before deciding to surrender and submit, they had thought about all the embarrassing situations they might face, but they had never thought that Li Shengdai would refuse to accept them!

Hahahaha! Liu Shiguang, this is what you get?!

Gu Changge finally couldn’t help but laugh out loud. He looked at the four former Supreme Elders, who had once been high and mighty, with contempt. His heart was filled with satisfaction.

You brought this upon yourselves. You deserve to die!

As he spoke, Gu Changge’s eyes flashed with killing intent. He swung his fists and charged straight at the four of them, attacking without mercy!

Chapter 473: Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul

Ding! Merit Value decreased by 3,000,000!

Ding! Merit Value decreased by 3,000,000!

Ding! Merit Value increased by 2,000,000!

Ding! Merit Value increased by 5,000,000!

Almost at the same time that Gu Changge attacked Liu Shiguang and the others, four notifications of Merit Value increases and decreases rang out in Li Shengdai’s ears.

The deaths of the four Saint-level Healing Soul Masters had cost Li Shengdai six million Merit Value, but it had also increased his Merit Value by seven million. After adding and subtracting, Li Shengdai had gained a net profit of one million Merit Value.

It was still a very worthwhile transaction.

This had originally been part of Li Shengdai’s plan. From the very beginning, Li Shengdai had used the Eye of Merit to investigate the Merit Value status of several people present.

Even as Saint-level Healing Soul Masters, Liu Shiguang and the other four’s Merit Value was far from as abundant as Li Shengdai had imagined.

Liu Shiguang, in particular, had a Sin Value that was actually more than ten million higher than his Merit Value. It was not hard to imagine that this old man did not care about virtue when treating patients. He only cared about profit.

The other three were the same. None of their Sin Values were lower than fifty million. Coupled with their attitudes towards Gu Changge, Li Shengdai really could not bring himself to accept them as his subordinates.

Such people could not distinguish right from wrong or good from evil. If they died, so be it. There was no need to feel the slightest bit of guilt.

Moreover, for Li Shengdai, using the lives of these four people to exchange for Gu Changge’s gratitude and loyalty was worth it.

As Li Shengdai had expected, after killing the four Supreme Elders, including Liu Shiguang, Gu Changge bowed respectfully to Li Shengdai’s back. Then, he jogged over to Li Shengdai’s side, following him as obediently as a servant.

Of the five people, Gu Changge had the lowest cultivation, only at the Demi-Saint level.

However, his Merit Value was the highest among them. He was only a little over a thousand years old, but he already had over a hundred million Merit Value. His Sin Value, on the other hand, was only a little over three million.

Li Shengdai would naturally notice a person like this.

In front of Li Shengdai, even if Gu Changge wanted to die, Li Shengdai would find a way to save him. After all, every time he saved him, countless Merit Value would be credited to his account. How could Li Shengdai be willing to waste it?

Ding! Merit Value increased by 8,000,000!

Just as Li Shengdai had expected, as soon as Gu Changge walked up to Li Shengdai, the sound of Merit Value being credited to his account rang out in Li Shengdai’s ears once more.

Gu Changge’s injuries had already healed. Saving such a benevolent person with boundless Merit had earned Li Shengdai eight million Merit Value. This made Li Shengdai so happy that he almost treated Gu Changge like a lucky charm.

In any case, he had not lost out in this.

As the Merit Value was credited to his account and the dust settled, Li Shengdai collected his thoughts. He did not pay much more attention to Gu Changge. Now, he focused all of his attention on the grandfather-grandson pair, Wang Qingtian and Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingtian, what else do you have to say for yourself? Li Shengdai looked calmly at Wang Qingtian and said, If you are willing to submit to me obediently, I might consider suppressing the toxins in your body for the time being.

You should know the might of the Three Great Strange Poisons without me telling you. On this continent, no one other than me can save you!

As soon as Li Shengdai finished speaking, Gu Changge and Wang Qingshan were both stunned.

What did he mean? Had Wang Qingtian also been infected with the Three Great Strange Poisons?

Wang Qingtian’s aura was still the same, and his expression was normal. He did not seem to have been poisoned at all.

What exactly happened in those few seconds when they disappeared?

Grandfather, have you really been poisoned? Wang Qingshan asked in disbelief.

Wang Qingshan knew Li Shengdai’s methods very well. He would scare people by spurting out blood every now and then. He had killed at least several dozen Soul Cultivators with his Poison Blood.

Previously, Li Shengdai had been unable to break through Wang Qingtian’s external defense. Although he had a body full of Poison Blood, he had not been able to injure Wang Qingtian in the slightest.

However, now, Li Shengdai’s cultivation and strength were clearly comparable to Wang Qingtian’s. If he used the same method again, Wang Qingtian would inevitably fall for it.

Wang Qingtian did not try to hide it and nodded, During our palm clash just now, my skin was slightly breached, but I’ve temporarily suppressed the poison. It won’t affect me in the short term.

Wang Qingshan felt a shock in his heart.

Indeed, even a Divine Soul Master could not escape Li Shengdai’s shameless schemes.

Goddess’s Kiss, Blue Demon Blood, and Qingqing Zijin, the Soul Cultivation Realm’s so-called three unsolvable Strange Poisons. Except for the monstrous Li Shengdai, Wang Qingshan had never heard of anyone else surviving unscathed.

Wang Qingtian was probably just toughing it out now.

The vitality of a Divine Soul Master was far beyond what those Soul Saints could compare to.

However, even so, Wang Qingtian probably wouldn’t last long. Since their inception, there has never been a record of anyone truly neutralizing the three Strange Poisons.

You despicable and shameless scoundrel, if you dare, face me openly in a fight! Wang Qingtian glared at Li Shengdai, his face full of defiance.

Even affected by the three Strange Poisons, Wang Qingtian was able to temporarily suppress them, maintaining his strength, and spoke with firmness.

But what he truly thought, only he knew.

Me, despicable and shameless? Li Shengdai found it amusing, So, it’s honorable for you to poison me, and it’s justified for you to bully me because you’re stronger, and I’m just supposed to take it without fighting back?

You’re quite the hypocrite with your double standards!

Arguing with these shameless people was like playing the lute to a cow – utterly pointless.

Whoosh!

Li Shengdai’s figure flashed, and he slapped towards Wang Qingtian’s face. Wang Qingtian, showing no weakness, countered with a punch.

As fist met palm, energy surged, and the sound of the clash echoed, both of them took a step back, evenly matched!

Watching from behind, Gu Changge’s eyes narrowed, filled with shock and disbelief.

What did he just see?

Li Shengdai managed to fight to a standstill with a mighty Divine Soul Master!

Although he had guessed before that Li Shengdai’s strength might be formidable, he never would have imagined that Li Shengdai could be this fearsome.

He was only fifteen years old, but his cultivation level had already caught up to a Divine Soul Master’s. This was not something that could be explained as just talent or monstrosity.

This was completely inhumane!

Could this really be done by a normal human? This was beyond comprehension!

Li Shengdai frowned; he was dissatisfied with the results of his attack. It seemed that without the stiffening effect of the Golden Light Body Protection, he still had no hope of harming Wang Qingtian.

To only be able to fight to a draw with a half-crippled person like Wang Qingtian showed that the gap between him and Ling Beihu was not just a little bit.

Even if he used Golden Light Body Protection, Li Shengdai suspected that he would still have no chance of getting close to Ling Beihu, let alone taking advantage of Golden Light Body Protection’s stiffening effect.

What about your Martial Soul? Li Shengdai stared at Wang Qingtian with a vigilant expression. As a Peak Divine Soul Master, you don’t mean to tell me you don’t even have a decent Martial Soul, do you?

Ever since their first encounter until now, when Wang Qingtian had been poisoned, Li Shengdai had never once seen Wang Qingtian use his Martial Soul. Li Shengdai had always been somewhat wary of this.

After all, this was the world of Soul Cultivators, and there was a bewildering variety of Martial Souls with all kinds of abilities.

As one of the strongest Divine Soul Masters of the Ascend to the Heavens Wang Family, it was impossible for Wang Qingtian not to have any hidden cards up his sleeve. His Martial Soul, which he had never used, filled people with fear.

Even if his strength was halved, a Divine Soul Master was still a Divine Soul Master. There was no reason why Wang Qingtian would be so much weaker than Ling Beihu.

So, Li Shengdai believed that Wang Qingtian’s true strength should be much greater than this.

My Martial Soul? A strange smile appeared on Wang Qingtian’s face. You’ve only just thought to ask about my Martial Soul. Don’t you think that’s a bit too late?

Li Shengdai’s heart skipped a beat. Was this old fellow just bluffing, or was he really about to reveal some kind of hidden card?

Chapter 474: Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul (2)

Any Soul Cultivator who has reached the realm of a Divine Soul Master should not be underestimated.

Previously, at Hu Mansion, in the Spirit Spring Secret Realm, Ling Beihu had already given Li Shengdai a thorough lesson. Up to this moment, Li Shengdai still feels uneasy, having gained a more intuitive understanding of the strength of a Divine Soul Master.

Therefore, even though Li Shengdai can now almost effortlessly overpower Wang Qingtian, even though he has successfully infused Wang Qingtian’s body with the three Strange Poisons, Li Shengdai still retains a high level of caution towards this Divine Soul Master from Ascend to the Heavens in his heart.

After enduring all sorts of humiliations, being slapped in the face, spat on, and even having his life threatened by deadly poison, Wang Qingtian had yet to utilize his Martial Soul.

This was clearly very abnormal.

What was he hiding, or what kind of sinister scheme was he plotting?

Li Shengdai had to be wary of everything.

After all, even a Soul Cultivator deemed useless like Li Shengdai possesses a legendary catalyst-type Martial Soul. As for Wang Qingtian, a Divine Soul Master and a genius elder from the Ascend to the Heavens Wang Family, his Martial Soul couldn’t possibly be ordinary.

Even if it were a common Martial Soul, with the Wang family’s wealth and resources, it could still be enhanced to the purple pinnacle, awakening innate soul abilities.

Li Shengdai has always believed that any Martial Soul, as long as it reaches the extreme, even if it’s just the most ordinary shovel, can exhibit its extraordinary power.

Given Wang Qingtian’s status and position, it would be easy for him to achieve this. His reluctance to reveal his Martial Soul for combat until now must be part of some other plan.

Wang Qingshan stood behind Wang Qingtian, his expression uncertain.

As a direct descendant of Wang Qingtian, Wang Qingshan also had no idea what his grandfather’s Martial Soul was. During their time in Ascend to the Heavens, he had never seen Wang Qingtian summon his Martial Soul, and he had never even heard anyone mention what it might be.

It seems that everything about Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul is a taboo within the Ascend to the Heavens Wang family, kept under strict secrecy.

Wang Qingtian also appears to have never voluntarily displayed his Martial Soul in front of outsiders. Or perhaps, anyone who has seen the appearance of Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul is likely already dead.

Now that Wang Qingtian has been driven to a dead end, with one more step possibly endangering his life, is he finally unable to resist summoning his Martial Soul?

Wang Qingshan’s eyes widened with immense curiosity about what exactly Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul could be.

But, if I find out, will I be silenced?

Alongside his curiosity, Wang Qingshan started to feel fear. Based on his understanding of Wang Qingtian, such an act was truly within the old man’s capabilities. Even as his own grandson, knowing such a secret might not bode well for him.

Stop with your tricks and illusions here! Li Shengdai, with a sneer, looked down on Wang Qingtian: A mere lost dog, do you think I would be afraid of you?

If you have the guts, bring out your Martial Soul for a show, and let’s see if I’ll be scared?! Li Shengdai wore a face full of provocation.

It’s easier to avoid a spear in the open than a dagger in the dark.

Regardless of what Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul is, it’s always better to have it out in the open than to keep it hidden.

With a sinister smile, Wang Qingtian said, Since that’s the case, I shall fulfill your wish!

Whoosh!

No sooner had the words left his mouth than three figures suddenly appeared in front of Wang Qingtian without warning.

Three middle-aged men with complexions pale as snow stood in a row in front of Wang Qingtian, their auras unreservedly spreading throughout the hall.

In a split second, sand and rocks flew about as air currents surged.

With slightly inferior cultivation, Wang Qingshan and Gu Changge were utterly defenseless. The sudden burst of aura sent both of them kneeling to the ground.

Useless trash! Wang Qingtian snorted coldly. With one kick, he sent Wang Qingshan flying outside the hall door.

Li Shengdai glanced at Gu Changge beside him, doing the exact same thing, booting this rich second generation heir to a place of safety.

Li Shengdai then fixed his gaze on the three strange individuals who had abruptly appeared in front of him. Their cultivations were all at the realm of a Divine Soul Master. He could confidently state that these three were definitely not Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul!

Could these be the Human Puppets that Shangguan Ziyi had once warned me about? Possessing form without spirit, strength without will, like puppets manipulated by others.

Li Shengdai felt wary. His eyes tightly watched both Wang Qingtian and the three strange individuals he summoned.

The faces of the three were completely expressionless, and their eyes sluggish and lifeless. From the moment they emerged to this point, they hadn’t even blinked. Furthermore, the extent to which they opened and closed their eyelids was almost identical. There was no focus to their gazes but a scattered and disorganized look, completely lacking the liveliness characteristic of a normal human.

Their hearts didn’t beat, nor was there any sign of flowing blood or qi, but their Destiny Palaces and Divine Soul strength functioned as normal. It seemed like there were no reductions in their overall strength either.

Human Puppets were indeed a very cruel yet miraculous method of refinement.

Surprised or not? Unexpected or not? The previous look of decline on Wang Qingtian’s face vanished. Extending his right hand, he caressed the three Human Puppets in front of him with the same affection one would show their beloved, proudly declaring: These are the three masterpieces I am most satisfied with in my entire life. The cultivation of every single one of them surpasses mine. To have them deal with you would be a sheer waste of their capabilities.

Is that so? Li Shengdai curled his lips slightly, Since they’re so powerful, why is it only now that you can bear to unleash them?

After all is said and done, three Human Puppets are still nothing more than three mindless dolls. Even if their cultivations reach the heavens, they are still just decorations, useless for great undertakings!

Although Li Shengdai verbally disparaged these three Human Puppets, in his mind, he did not dare to underestimate them in the slightest. After all, they were Divine Soul Master-leveled puppets, and their capabilities were thus already worthy of attention.

With Wang Qingtian now backed into a corner, choosing this moment to reveal them surely wasn’t intended merely as a scare tactic.

Don’t insult my treasures! Wang Qingtian roared angrily, with a look of contempt as if Li Shengdai knew nothing, A barbarian native like you knows nothing!

The art of Human Puppets is profound and ingenious, a miraculous secret technique that stands as the greatest and most powerful in this world! For me, the existence of this art of Human Puppets is as if the heavens tailor-made it just for me!

Today, I will broaden your horizons and show you what the true art of Human Puppets is!

Saying this, Wang Qingtian’s consciousness shifted, and he sat down cross-legged on the spot, instantly becoming calm.

At the same time, the three mindless Human Puppets simultaneously lifted their heads, their eyes as if injected with vitality, gleaming brightly and instantly becoming lively.

All three moved their bodies at the same time, their aura abruptly condensed. Two of them slowly walked towards Li Shengdai, while the third quietly stood by Wang Qingtian’s side.

Witnessing this, astonishment surged in Li Shengdai’s heart. He felt as if the three initially unconscious Human Puppets had suddenly come to life, becoming like real humans.

What’s happening? Even if Wang Qingtian is controlling these three Human Puppets with his mind, it couldn’t be so perfect, could it? Their bodies move as if they were their own, their aura controlled effortlessly. It’s as though three real Divine Soul Masters have been completely revived!

Li Shengdai did not dodge. Even if real Divine Soul Masters were resurrected, he harbored no fear. His Merit Value had already exceeded thirty million, and the protective golden light was enough to confront most crises.

Li Shengdai, didn’t you want to see my Martial Soul? The three Human Puppets suddenly spoke in unison, their voices and tones all matching that of Wang Qingtian, This is my Martial Soul!

Li Shengdai was startled. What was this? Wang Qingtian could even control the three Human Puppets to speak simultaneously?!

And what did he mean by saying this was his Martial Soul?

Could it be that Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul ability was precisely this ability to perfectly control the Human Puppets he had refined?

Chapter 475: Weakness, Crisis!

If things were as Li Shengdai suspected, then Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul and the art of Human Puppets indeed complemented each other perfectly. No wonder Wang Qingtian became so excited whenever Human Puppets were mentioned.

There are countless Martial Souls in the world, and as long as they are utilized properly, there’s no such thing as a useless Martial Soul.

Therefore, no matter what Wang Qingtian’s Martial Soul was, Li Shengdai wouldn’t find it strange.

However, he couldn’t help but feel astonished.

Now, with one transforming into three, Wang Qingtian’s strength had tripled in an instant. Such a Martial Soul, coupled with the secret technique of Human Puppets, had an effect that was simply against the natural order.

Li Shengdai’s consciousness swept over the three Human Puppets and he distinctly felt that their strength was not just slightly stronger than Wang Qingtian’s before.

Li Shengdai realized that Wang Qingtian’s strength had been greatly diminished during the passage through the Domain Gate, whereas these Human Puppets were not subject to such restrictions. In other words, the strength of these three Human Puppets was not diminished at all but fully at the Divine Soul Master level!

This was terrifying, wasn’t it? Three fully powered Divine Soul Masters, who could beat them?

Li Shengdai doubted that even if Ling Beihu himself were here, he would probably choose a strategic retreat and definitely not recklessly fight with three puppets that couldn’t even be considered human.

It was clearly a trap, unless one was a powerful being above a Divine Soul Master, whoever fell into it would be doomed.

What are you dodging for? Weren’t you acting all high and mighty before? Come at me again!

Seeing Li Shengdai unconsciously take two steps back, with a clear look of astonishment on his face, the three Human Puppets burst into laughter. They pointed their fingers at Li Shengdai’s nose, provoking him arrogantly.

Li Shengdai raised his eyebrows slightly, stood firm, and kept his gaze fixed on Wang Qingtian, who was sitting cross-legged on the spot without moving. He spoke calmly:

Wang Qingtian, tell me, if I were to drag your real body out right now and give you a good beating, what would happen? Would you still be able to control these three freaks, neither human nor ghost, so freely?

Wang Qingtian’s current state reminded Li Shengdai of those summoners he encountered while playing video games in the past. The summoned creatures were very powerful, capable of sweeping through everything. But the summoners themselves were frail and easily shattered upon touch.

Isn’t that the case with Wang Qingtian right now?

He summoned three incredibly powerful Divine Soul Masters to fight his battles, while he himself hid in the back, not daring to show his face, even specifically keeping a Divine Soul Master by his side for protection.

Li Shengdai guessed that Wang Qingtian was now concentrating all his energy on the three Human Puppets, and his own body should no longer have much active defense capability.

As expected, after hearing Li Shengdai’s probing, the three Human Puppets’ movements paused simultaneously, and six icy gazes filled with killing intent swept towards Li Shengdai.

You are indeed a rather interesting opponent, but so what even if you have discovered my weakness? You must first have the ability to touch me!

Wang Qingtian did not shy away from it. Since he dared to use this secret technique to control Human Puppets under Li Shengdai’s nose, he was not afraid that Li Shengdai would discover such a flaw.

Three Divine Soul Masters whose strength was completely undiminished could almost dominate the entire Heavenly Soul Continent and were enough to protect him comprehensively.

In Wang Qingtian’s mind, the reason why he had repeatedly suffered setbacks at Li Shengdai’s hands before was mostly because his own strength had been reduced by nearly half. Otherwise, even if Li Shengdai had all sorts of divine abilities to protect his body, he would definitely not be his match.

Wang Qingtian had always been so confident in his own strength.

And the three Human Puppets that Wang Qingtian had summoned now were each as powerful as Wang Qingtian in his prime. If they couldn’t defeat Li Shengdai in a two-on-one or even three-on-one battle, then he could really just go and die.

You really are confident. Li Shengdai shook his head slightly, Don’t you know that your boy likes nothing more than a good old-fashioned gang fight?

Once his Invincible skill was activated, it made almost no difference to Li Shengdai whether he was fighting one-on-one or in a group.

Li Shengdai was also well-informed about the golden protection skill that came with the Merit system. At least since Li Shengdai had acquired this defensive skill, it had never failed him except when his Merit Value was insufficient.

I’ve actually always been curious. Li Shengdai did not rush to make a move. Looking at the two Divine Soul Master-level Human Puppets that had already come close to him, Li Shengdai asked Wang Qingtian softly, This should be your most powerful method. Why have you been reluctant to use it before, and only brought it out when you were so desperate?

Li Shengdai was well aware of Wang Qingtian’s current state. Although the trauma caused by the Divine Soul backlash in the Holy Capital had been healed by some unknown method, the poison that Li Shengdai had just injected into his body was enough to endanger his life.

But Wang Qingtian did not seem to be nervous at all, as if this life was not his own. He did not even care that he had been poisoned.

And these three Divine Soul Master-level Human Puppets had also appeared too late. If Wang Qingtian