Chapter 3:3 Not easily to find
As Zhilan walk deeper into the mysterious forest, she gather some plants and dig some herbs while putting in her bag. She felt so alive gathering all of this
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[ Total Points: 2,400!]
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[ Total Points: 2,500 ]
She racking all the points she is gathering! She hum happily.
' So many rare ingredients! Two hundred year old red ginger, Sliver Fox tails, Sapphire stone Flower, and Rare elements stone!' as her eyes light up like stars she didn't notice the mysterious stranger following her.
" Amazing, she able to find such rare priceless ingredients in a short amount of time" it said
" I don't believe it! Ruby Clover!" she gush over how big it is. It chuckles on how interesting she is, thd stranger was going to leave her alone but find it odd how such a beautiful girl can act so differently.
" Lord Jiahao! Your father is requesting your presence " a man dress in a dark cloak appear. The mysterious figure was a male, as the sunlight shine on him revealing his unique beauty. His dark long black hair and beautiful green eyes that shine coldly at the messager.
He slightly bit his lower lip in annoyance at the servant timing.
" Fine" he said in a dangerously annoyance tone, as his eyes look at Zhilan.
" Hopefully we meet again... Flower" he disappear with the servant as Zhilan look around.
[ Congratulations! You gain a new Love interest! You earn 800 points plus 200 points! the total of 1000 points! You also gain a new Skill
Love At Distance: Can make/gain love interest at a far distance now. Double The points and favorites from love interest ] The World said, Zhilan slightly sweat at how... clingy the words are. It seems the World has strange combination of skills.
' What!? ... so someone was stalking me!? But I didn't notice if it wasn't the World information' Zhilan tsk at her weak state, she couldn't blame past Zhilan but it a embarrassment to not notice by a Stalker who been following her. It boil her body she sigh heavily, luckily people can't see The World Store like her but why didn't it detect the mysterious stranger]
[ Total Point is: 7,900 points! Do you like to open World store?] it ask, she pause deeply as she slightly nod yes. She press on one of items.
[ Congratulations! God of Blacksmith Blessings has been purchased by You, You receive new skills and power.]
A bright red light shine on her hand as a beautiful flame like design tattoo appear on her right hand towards to her ring finger.
' So it really real, I can gain blessing from gods and goddess ' she awe at her hand
[ New **Skills:
Unbreakable Curse: Weapon/Items you created cannot be destroy unless you undo it.
Enchanting Spells: Can place multiple skills or power in weapon
Recreation: If you already made a weapon/items you like, you can easily copy it or create it without require ingredients
Eyes of God have been updated! Now you can have information on weapon/items/ objects. Can now find rarer materials!
Since purchased of God of Blacksmith Blessings, you automatically obtain God of Blacksmith tools! We will place it in your items bag! Enjoy!]
[ Total Points: 5,900 ]
Zhilan smile brightly as she gain new abilities and got a free items from the World Store. Her eyes begin changes as it begin to show materials like rare stones!
' There are Ice stones! meaning...' as she dig into the Ice stone spot. A Beautiful Icy petals begin to show under the soil!
" Found you!" she said so cheerfully
[ 100 points earn!]
[ Total points: 6000]
" Now let's dig some more!" as she continues on digging.
Twenty Minutes Later
" phew that took some time but! I hit a jackpot!" She awe at nine Icy Dragon Flowers and a high-quality ice stone! She smile brightly as she pkace it in her bag.
" I wonder what taking Renshu long?" as she begin to walk back towards her village. She stop a bit as she saw Beautiful Lucky seven leaf clover. Her eyes flash a memory of past Zhilan and Renshu as kids
" *Renshu Look!" small Zhilan pick a Seven leaf clover
" What is that? can you eat it?" he questioned it
" No you can't! it call Lucky Seven Leaf Clover, it's super rare and hard to find!" she said so proudly, Child Renshu smile slightly
" That sound amazing " he prise her, she look at him as she hold the plant towards him. His eyes widen as her cherks turn slightly pink
" You need it more then I do, Your mom is sick so... this will help you" she said. He slowly took it and smile as he look at her
" I'll make sure to find you one someday!" he said*
As the sweet memories ended, Zhilan smile as she pick it in her bag
' Zhilan is lucky to have him ' she thought deeply as she felt a strange sour feeling in her stomach, the smell of burning wood enter her nose!
' This is fire!'
" W-what going on!?" as she quickly ran towards the the smokey fog, seeing the full view of burning red in her home village, people who she saw alive now laying on the ground with deep red liquid slowly pouring out, her body trembling as she quickly ran in.
As screams of people call out in the burning sky, men's dress in black killing off anyone in sight. She avoid meeting them but felt ashamed on her she look the othet way.
' I'm sorry but I can't die again! I just need to find Zhilan parents and Renshu!' as she quickly turn she ran into a woman with similar hair and eyes like Renshu
" Zhilan! Thank god you're okay! we need to get out of here the Demon Sector are here!" as she try to grab her hand but Zhilan pull back
" I need to find Renshu and my parents!" she said but Renshu mother stop her.
" Your parents are okay! there are at the Dragon peak hill! my son is probably there!" she said as Zhilan hesitant at her words but knowing the past Zhilan judgment she chooses to believe her words. She grab her hand as both of them quickly run towards the exit but saying the body blood made Zhilan feel sick. She knew the Demon Sector are evil and cruel but this is to much.
" What we have here?" a deep masculinity voice appear in a dark fog around them, Zhilan hug Renshu mother tightly as a group of men surrounded them. One stood out, A tall older man with white long hair and short beard, Dark red eyes like blood and black sclera. His skin pale as if it was a corpse, wearing dark black clothes as a abyss and gold trims and shoulder armor plate.
[ A powerful Cultivator has appear, Lord Si Du has enter. Master Of Scarlet Viper Demon Sector, Five elite General of the Demon King, Element Attribute Is Lighting. Special Skills are Poison. ]
Zhilan knew who he was because of her past life, she encounter his Sector during a mission with some of the other students. His eyes stare at them as he begin to smile.
" Interesting...A girl who have two attributes and two Blessings " as he suddenly appear in front of her.
' Can i defeat him' as fear took over body while Renshu mother hide behind her.
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' Thanks for making this so easy-going ' she sarcastically said towards the world.
[ You are welcome!]
She really wanted to punch it now since this is no laughing matter, as Zhilan try to look brave but fear was easily shown.
" Don't be so scare, I'm just here searching for a Disciple. You will fit perfectly " as he slowly reach towards her. Renshu mother protect her, He felt disgust at the woman attempt of saving Zhilan.
" Kill this Woman!" he order the gurads but Zhilan quickly shelter her.
" No! Don't kill her!... I'll go.. please just stop killing everyone " Zhilan beg. She never wanted anything bad happening to pasr Zhilan love one... She made a vow to protect them.
[ Congratulations! you earn 500 points! You gain Master Si Du Favorites now!]
[ Total Points : 7300]
Zhilan dosen't care about the points, it made her feel sick to know that Si Du like her now.
" Zhilan! you can't!" Renshu mother cried, Zhilan smile painfully as she breath out deeply, she dig into her bag as she pull out the small clover and hand it to her.
" Tell Renshu that I'm sorry for causing him so much trouble " as tear slip press her eyelid as she let go while Renshu mother cry heavily, she walk up to Si Du as he smile.
" EVERYONE RETURN IMMEDIATELY, LEAVE ANY SURVIVE. WE HAVE ARCHIVE OUR OBJECTIVES" he commend the dark robes men's, they bow lowly
" Yes Master!" as they yelled in understanding and disappear into the black mist.
" let's us return back to your new home" as he took Zhilan hand and disappear with her, Zhilan last sight of her new/old home burning in flames and Renshu mother cry in pain and sadness. She smile slightly in sadness as she is taken by the Demon Sector.
' My new life begin again....'
Aftermath
Renshu and some survive who escape from the attack. His heart prounded hard as he look at the dead bodys, hoping that none where Zhilan as he saw his mother in view.
" Mom!?" he ran up to her, she cry out more as she hug him
" R-renshu! I'm so-sorry!" she cry, Renshu hug her tight but as soon he heard those words from his mother...
" Z-Zhilan S-she is taken by the Demon Sector!!" Renshu body froze in terror. As everyone who are still alive or injury stood there in silence, Renshu mind try to function.
" N-No y-your lying! s-she is in the Dragon Forest! I-I'll go Find her!! she-" he try to go but... his felt a gentle familiar touch as he look to see his mom place the clover im his hand. He didn't want to believe it but... he knew... he knew Zhilan pick this for him.
His eyes begin to tear up as he fall to his knees.
" ZHILAN!!!!" He yelled towards the sky as the sky darken.
Hidden Valley- Lost Forest Of Death
A large building decorated in dark attire with a dark purple banner with a Black Snack With the words
Scarlet Viper Demon Sector
As people kneel in the front of the gate, a large black fog falls from the sky. Appear standing is Si Du and Zhilan, behind him are the other demon Cultivator, the people kneeling down behin to greet back there Lord/Master
" Welcome back Lord/Master Si Du " they welcome him, Zhilan was surprised at the sudden welcoming of his return but she can feel dark stare at her.
" Everyone! starting today this girl will be my main Disciple! treat her will or else!" he demanded very threatening as everyone agree to him, Zhilan can feel some judgmental stares from some people but she completely ignored it
" Follow me" he order her as she quickly follow after him.
As people begin to question about the mysterious girl.
" Why is she so important?"
" She very beautiful! maybe master took a liking to her?"
" impossible! then he wouldn't make her a main Disciple "
As they gossiping about her sudden appearance, one man stare in the back as he felt a strange feeling near his heart. His greenish long hair tie slightly and green eyes watch her disappear after she enter the main building. Wearing a greyish patch up different green to black fabric hanfu.
" Hi Slave! clean up the mess over here!" he flinch as he turn slightly towards a group of boys who grin with mischievous intentions. He nod slowly as he walk over to them... knowing he will regret his choice.
Main office Room Of Si Du
A room full of manual, rare vase and objects hang or on desk. Showing off it value, A moving globe was in the midfle in room. With two circles ring moving around it, Si Du sat down as Zhilan stop in front of him. He begin to smile at her as she try to put on a brave face.
" Forget your past life, You are not Zhilan anymore. She is dead... You will be call Xue hua. " He said proudly as Zhilan look up at him with unceasingly expression as his facial expressions also change.
" You don't want those people to die? Do you?" he said as his eyes darken.
"... no... Master" she drop her head low as he begin to call some servant over.
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[ Total Points: 7800 ]
[ New Skills/Titles/Items have been added to the stores! New name has been update! Gain a new Title and Skill: Hidden Gem Of Demon Sector** ]
' I won't let Zhilan past be ease this easily because of him. I will continue living on as her will keeping Xue Hua as my Demon name' Zhilan knew this only the beginning of power but... she won't be easily forgetting Past Zhilan.
" Take her to Starlight Building, that is now her property. Give her anything she wants and... Don't let her get any dirt on her or rather don't let me find out she not happy about anything... understood" his dark reddish eyes glow dangerously as the maids bow lowly in fear, they knew if she isn't happy then it would be there head.
" Understood our lord" As they begin to lead her out, Zhilan look back at him as he smile slightly at her, please at her submission. As they left...
" She quite a beauty, Lord Si Du " a older man with slightly greyish blavk hair and brown eyes enter wearing almost similar clothes to Si du with the Armor arm plate but with a long greyish scarf.
" She is very gifted as will, She has blessing of Blacksmith God and is a highly Alchemist. She has two attributes which is very rare for someone at her age has, Not only that..." Si Du thought back at the time he meet her, His body shook in enjoyment seeing a large amount of spirt aura around her. He could tell what she has by his demonic eyes
Devils Eyes a ability he have to gain through hell but after trial and failure, he was able to achieve it. His able to see anyone powers,bless,attributes, and level.
" She will be a powerful Cultivator. Advisor Zhizhe shu" he said as the elderly man stare at him with shock
' That is the first time he ever admits someone who is powerful then him, She can be a ally or...' as he watch Si Du eyes linger on the door she left through.
' the devil '
A beautiful building with Light Tree glowing brightly as they pass by, a long bridge with beautiful river under it. Large court area with unique marble stone sculpture of animals or other creatures, thousands beautiful planted flowers glowing with energy and spirits. It was like this is heaven.
they show her to the main larger room that can be fit for a royal noble family. Full with priceless furniture and items.
" Lady Xue hua is there anything we can do for you?" one of the older maid ask
" .... New clothes would be good" Zhilan ask them
" Yes our lady, we will prepare a bath for you as will" they bow lowly as they exit out from the room to leave her. After the foor steps left, she felt her body drain from all the eventful event that happen....
' Zhilan life shouldn't be this hard, How he knew about my skills? Does he have The World too?' she question but decided to shake it off...
" I guess I have to start a new life... again" as she lay on the bed staring at the ceiling...
" Open" she said
[ Welcome back!] Right now she must become more powerful if she going to survive in a Demon Sector and destroying Shu. She got to do everything she can do to order to live!
To be continued
Zhilan Earn points at the moment: 7800
Gathering Points: 100 points each
Love points: 200 - 1000 points each
Crafting: 300 - 500 points
Favoritism Points: 500 - 800 points