Fox Demon: This is the Guardian Blade

"This breath-retention technique is really good!"

Chen Gou also easily digested the usage and information of the Breath Concealment Technique, which also included small details about the system's automatic optimization.

Then Chen Gou stood up and couldn't wait to try to practice the breath-holding technique.

If there is anything wrong, the system will display text prompts and Chen Gou will correct it in time.

After all, it was the first time to use the Breath Concealment Technique, so the usage time was very short and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.

"I do have a life-saving skill, but I can't maintain it for long periods of time. Is it because I don't have the cultivation to maintain it?

But how do we obtain this energy? By absorbing other energies and converting them?”

Stopping his hand movements, Chen Gou couldn't help but lie down on the bed and rest for a while in dejection.

Chen Gou couldn't help but think of the information that Brother Hao accidentally revealed when he was drunk.

……

"Hmm? Why don't you even know this?...Oh! I guess Brother Gou has been learning business in the family and has never traveled far! Forget it, since I have someone to chat with me, I'll tell you about it..."

Haoyang was confused at first, but he quickly came up with a reason for himself, and then he excitedly pulled Chen Gou aside and started talking.

"There are both humans and demons in this world. Demons live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, while humans have a limited lifespan. When humans die, demons live on. Some humans and demons cultivate by absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth. There are human races in certain regions, including the Western Region, Beishan, Tushan, and the Southern Kingdom..."

……

"This place name sounds familiar! I think his old friend recommended it to me..."

Chen Gou felt that he was almost there when he remembered it, but forget it, it was more important to deal with the business first.

Spiritual energy from heaven and earth! This is also a form of energy! But how to absorb it is the problem!

"System, is there any way to absorb and transform this heaven and earth energy?"

After Chen Gou thought about it, he immediately asked the system.

[Yes, the founder absorbs a small amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth every moment through breathing. However, since it cannot be retained, it will be immediately expelled from the body and can be converted into energy through the system's conversion function.]

"A small amount... okay, let's convert the absorbed 'energy'..."

Chen Gou nodded after reading it. The system is sometimes quite convenient.

[Analysis in progress… Converting the energy known as 'Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi'… Continuous conversion is enabled…]

The system has now begun to absorb and convert, but because he has never practiced it, he doesn't feel anything special. However, he can see the energy appreciation status through the panel...well, it is currently zero.

When Chen Gou thought of this, he planned his next goal, which was to create a technique that could be practiced!

There are monsters in this world. Although Chen Gou doesn't know how powerful they are... they should be able to kill him easily. Strength is the most important thing!

"It's getting late. Forget it, I'm so annoyed. Let's go to sleep!"

Feeling sleepy, Chen Gou was just an ordinary person after all and couldn't stand staying up late, so he fell asleep directly.

……

Early the next morning.

Chen Gou was awakened by the dazzling sunlight outside the window. He got up in a daze and subconsciously tried to reach out for the phone beside his pillow, but found nothing.

Chen Gou regained consciousness instantly. Looking at the unfamiliar furnishings in the room, he remembered that he was no longer in his original world...

[Energy: 713 (white)]

"According to the time provided by the system, I slept for about ten hours that night. Since a person breathes every three to five seconds, the energy consumption in one hour is about 70."

Chen Gou looked at the more than 700 energies and couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

I can earn about 10 points of energy in 10 minutes, which is really making money without doing anything! (It changes at any time according to the energy concentration, so this time I will just treat it as a bonus! ＠_＠)

As soon as Chen Gou left the room, he found that Brother Haoyang had ordered delicious food and was waiting for him downstairs.

"Brother Gou! Here, here!"

The sharp-eyed Haoyang saw Chen Gou the moment he came out, so he waved and shouted to Chen Gou.

Chen Gou quickly went downstairs and sat opposite Haoyang. There was simple porridge and pickled vegetables on the table. It seemed that the pastries were specially ordered for him. Chen Gou felt a little embarrassed.

"Um...Brother Hao..."

Chen Gou was interrupted by Haoyang before he could finish his words.

"Stop talking! Eat!"

Haoyang seemed to have something to say. Seeing this, Chen Gou immediately sped up his eating speed and finished his meal in no time.

"Hey, how's it going? Are you full?"

Haoyang asked.

“Almost full”

As if feeling uncomfortable being stared at by Brother Hao's naturally serious face, Chen Gou put down the big bowl and replied.

"Brother Gou, do you want to make money?"

Haoyang suddenly asked with a serious face.

"Think...think about it~!"

Chen Gou was confused for a moment and answered subconsciously.

"So you want to learn magic?"

Haoyang asked again, leaving Chen Gou completely bewildered. What does wanting to make money have to do with learning magic?

And brother, you jump around a lot in this topic.

"miss you!"

Chen Gou spoke with certainty this time.

Although it seems that magic is something that ordinary people find difficult to access.

But if someone is willing to teach, Chen Gou would say that it would be a bastard not to take advantage of an opportunity.

"Okay then! Today I will teach you a simple method and spell to cultivate your magic power."

"I know what you want to say, but I'll teach you if I want to. They're just some common spells, and you'll have some skills after I leave!"

Haoyang said to Chen Gou calmly.

"Magic? Common?!"

Chen Gou only caught the first few sentences and looked stunned.

"It's nothing to say it's everywhere. If ordinary people want to learn it, they have to go to the city's library and spend a lot of money to learn it."

"Not only does casting a spell individually cost mana, but it's also not as powerful as using magic weapons. Therefore, pure spellcasting battles are rare..."

Seeing Haoyang Yiduo's indifferent attitude, Chen Gou accepted the setting that learning magic is not difficult and anyone can learn it as long as they have money.

"So, Brother Hao, are you leaving? How can I find you to pay back the money I borrowed from you?"

It is said that it is natural to pay back debts, but Chen Gou feels that he cannot go against his bottom line.

"... Then come find me in Mutian City when you're free! But as your big brother, I hope you can come safely. I'll treat you to a drink then! Hahaha."

Haoyang was stunned for a moment and then said happily.

After saying that, Haoyang stood up and walked closer to Chen Gou, then stretched out his index fingers and lightly tapped his forehead.

Seeing this, Chen Gou subconsciously wanted to hide but was stopped in time by his elder brother. With the surge of magic power, two unfamiliar messages suddenly appeared in Chen Gou's mind.

How amazing! When Chen Gou opened his eyes, a gleam of light appeared in his eyes. He was indeed a cultivator, so powerful, but...

"Brother Hao! Can immortals in this world live forever?"

Chen Gou couldn't help but ask.

"How is that possible! We are human beings, just much more powerful ones, not monsters. How can we have such a long lifespan? Even the leader of the Yiqi Dao League, who is so powerful, can't live long. Don't think about it..."

Haoyang couldn't help but laugh when he heard Chen Gou's question. Ordinary people called them immortals, but in the end they were still just human beings.

It is just very powerful, so powerful that a hundred lights are equivalent to thousands of years of hard training of the demon clan.

After all, who doesn't want to live forever? At most, in a hundred years, you will turn into a pile of dust.

"Let's go! Brother Gou! Remember to come and have a drink with me...!"

After saying that, Haoyang also stood up and left. He had his own things to do and couldn't take care of Chen Gou.

"I can't drink!..."

Chen Gou stood up and scratched his hair in annoyance, saying helplessly.

But Chen Gou couldn't quite figure out Brother Hao's personality. They'd only known each other for a day! 15 hours...