I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

Chapter 167: Chapter 66: You Name the Number

The bizarre alien races appeared from all over the broken world.

As they strode forward, gazing at this land that had inexplicably disappeared for millions of years and then reappeared, emotions such as cruelty, madness, bloodlust, and hatred were revealed in their eyes.

The villagers of the four villages—earth, wind, water, and fire—stood guard in all directions under the leadership of their village chiefs.

At this moment, Han Zhan, who had been in a daze, finally came to his senses.

He moved his gaze away from the Luo Book in his hand, deciding not to look at it for now.

Just a glance had caused his entire spiritual power to be sucked into it, constantly spinning and stirring, almost causing him to faint.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly, cutting off that part of the spiritual power’s connection, barely escaping from the Luo Book.

First, resolve the current crisis; the matter of the Luo Book can be dealt with later, Han Zhan thought to himself as he glanced around.

Seeing these familiar aliens, Han Zhan felt somewhat as if he were on Blue Star. But he was certain that the types and numbers of aliens present were far fewer than those on Blue Star.

Perhaps, Qinse World is not the only world that has been polluted?

Han Zhan thought of the Bodhi Treasure Tree and the dim fruit worlds on it.

As he thought this, the Fu Xi Zither once again condensed behind him.

The moment the Fu Xi Zither condensed, the Exotic Beasts suddenly scattered like birds and animals, disappearing without a trace in a short time.

This sudden turn of events took everyone by surprise.

Tu Housheng was the first to react. ”The lord just used the Fu Xi Zither to slay the North Sea Profound Turtle, and there’s still a residual killing intent on the zither.”

”These Calamity Beasts are very sensitive to killing intent. Even the strongest Sea Tyrant of this world, the North Sea Profound Turtle, wasn’t a match for you; naturally, they wouldn’t dare linger here either.”

Tu Housheng’s words made everyone nod silently.

Despite Tu Housheng’s towering stature, resembling a small mountain, his mind was unexpectedly sharp.

Thinking of this, all eyes inadvertently turned toward the Flame Village Chief, Huo Lie.

Still spacing out, Huo Lie sensed the eyes around him and was suddenly wary: Are these people planning to fight me for the Evil Dragon Meat?

The others from Flame Village also stood vigilantly behind their chief, standing in front of the Evil Dragon’s corpse.

The crowd: ”???”

The mental logic of the Flame Village people was unlike ordinary people; ignoring them, Tu Housheng continued speaking: ”The deterrent effect of the Fu Xi Zither on these Calamity Beasts is time-limited.”

”Once the killing intent from slaying the North Sea Profound Turtle dissipates, or if an even stronger Calamity Beast appears, this superficial balance will break.”

”But at least, according to my perception, we won’t face any danger for the next three days.”

As Tu Housheng spoke, everyone noticed he had somehow buried his legs in the ground.

As an Earth Ability User in the Tier Seven Realm, Tu Housheng could perceive changes around through Earth Perception. In his perception, under the ’fierce power’ of the Fu Xi Zither, the Calamity Beasts lurking in the shadows all fled without a trace.

Hearing his explanation, everyone finally relaxed completely.

Thus, under Han Zhan’s leadership, the villagers from Fengbai Village and Flame Village led the way, with those from Water Village following behind, while Tu Housheng, the only one from Earth Element Village, the Mountain Giant, walked at the back, dragging the Evil Dragon’s corpse.

The grand procession returned to their original campsite.

Ultimately, under Han Zhan’s insistence, the Evil Dragon’s corpse was not consumed by Flame Village but was buried.

Firstly, it had been a Divine Dragon venerated by the Water Village, and eating it felt somewhat unsettling, not conducive to unity.

Secondly, the scene where the Dragon Spirit resolutely merged into the Fu Xi Zither was unforgettable for Han Zhan.

Huo Lie and the others could only watch helplessly as the Evil Dragon’s body was buried, each standing there eagerly.

Especially Huo Lie, who felt his mouth watering, thinking: Indeed, those eyes fixed on me earlier were a bad omen; my intuition was spot on!

To ”appease” Huo Lie and the others, Han Zhan brought out a large amount of processed Calamity Beast Meat from Fengbai Village.

Everyone gathered around bonfires to indulge in the traditional activity of barbecue.

Compared to Han Zhan’s first bonfire barbecue, the number of people had more than tripled, but there was still plenty of Calamity Beast Meat.

Being the largest Mountain Giant, Tu Housheng was allotted a particularly large bonfire and a considerable amount of Calamity Beast Meat.

Tu Housheng was quite particular, pulling out several large vats of his own brewed alcohol from his ’mountain belly’ and sharing it with everyone.

Seeing this, the straightforward people of Flame Village immediately swore brotherhood with him.

Huo Lie raised his large cup full of wine and shouted to Tu Housheng, ”Village Chief Tu Housheng, since you’re so generous, sharing your good wine with us, from now on, we’re all brothers.”

”Name a number, and on behalf of the entire Flame Village, I’ll drink with you!”

Huo Lie’s words were echoed by all Flame Village villagers, receiving a chorus of cheers.

At this point, Tu Housheng slowly raised one finger.

Huo Lie widened his eyes, a bit displeased, and said, ”Just one cup? Who do you think you’re looking down on? We’re good brothers, after all!”

Hearing Huo Lie’s remark, Tu Housheng shook his massive mountain-like head.

”I knew it, Village Chief Tu can’t be so stingy. It must be ten cups, right?” Huo Lie’s expression eased, continuing.

Unexpectedly, Tu Housheng still shook his head.

”Could it be a hundred cups?” Huo Lie’s expression grew solemn, though he could understand given the Mountain Giant’s massive frame.

Indeed, for a Mountain Giant like Tu Housheng, a hundred cups might be his usual amount.

If it were indeed a hundred cups, then he’d grit his teeth and endure it, to maintain Flame Village’s reputation!

Huo Lie’s mind started playing out a small drama.

Yet, Tu Housheng still shook his head.

”You want to drink a thousand cups with me?!” Huo Lie’s face turned green, and his eyes glanced to the side, hoping some loyal Flame Village villager would step up to help with the drinking.

To his surprise, this group of scoundrels shouted gleefully, relishing the spectacle.

This mindless bunch! Huo Lie cursed inwardly.

Then, Tu Housheng shook his head yet again.

His thunderous voice resounded near the bonfire: ”We’re good brothers, after all.”

”When I raised this one finger, it indeed meant one, but this ’one’ means drinking continuously!”

Continuously drinking?!

Moments ago, Huo Lie’s confident face turned stark white.

Scenes where Huo Lie is at a disadvantage are rare.

Seeing this, everyone else, including Han Zhan, couldn’t help but chuckle secretly in their hearts.