Chapter 5: "Sharpness Technique" Mastery, Three-Foot Blade, Icy Cold

The symptoms of the thief Gao Lei align quite well with the effects of the "Decay Technique."

The "Decay Technique" used for composting has the spell effect of accelerating the fermentation and decay of plants, grass, and manure. During the fermentation and decay process, it also produces biogas.

Therefore... the stomach pain is the result of the corrosive effects of decay. The bloating and constant farting are caused by the biogas.

Experimental evidence shows that the "Decay Technique" can have the same effect when used on a person.

If I can further refine this spell, it's highly likely that I can achieve the intended outcome. A single use of the "Decay Technique" could cause the intestines to rupture and decay into mud.

Of course, even if it doesn't cause the intestines to rupture, it can still inflict the "Beautifully Diarrheic Curse," causing uncontrollable diarrhea and inflicting significant psychological damage!

This spell has great potential for development! So, it can't continue to be called the "Decay Technique."

Otherwise, when using this spell on someone, the enemy would be horrified and exclaim, "What kind of spell is this?" Do I have to tell them that it's the "Decay Technique" used for farming compost? Wouldn't that expose everything?

I need to change it to a more intimidating name. Hmm... let's call it the "Five Plagues Devouring Curse."

Of course, if everyone who has witnessed this spell dies, then I can tell them right before they die, "You couldn't even handle a farming compost 'Decay Technique.' What kind of ability is that?"

"Xiao Xu, Xiao Xu."

Just as Xu Ke was lost in his own thoughts, Wang Shixiong's call snapped him back to reality.

"Wang Shixiong, is there something you need?"

Xu Ke smiled at Wang Shixiong and said, "If there's nothing, I'll go back to work."

"Don't rush, there is something, there is something."

Wang Shixiong quickly approached and said to Xu Ke, "Xiao Xu, you know, Xiao Gao has fallen ill, and he doesn't have enough money for treatment. It's really tough for him. There are quite a few people in our area in the same situation."

Saying this, Wang Shixiong glanced at Xu Ke and said, "We outer disciples in the Foundation Establishment stage are busy all year round, and after paying rent, we don't have much money left. Once we get injured or fall ill, we don't even have money for treatment. Life becomes really tough!"

"Yes!"

Although Xu Ke didn't understand the reason behind Wang Shixiong's words, he casually responded.

"That's why we can't continue like this. We must change the current situation."

Wang Shixiong's voice became impassioned. "Injuries and illnesses are inevitable. To prevent situations where we don't have money for treatment, I've come up with a solution."

"Oh? What solution?"

Xu Ke became curious about Wang Shixiong's so-called "solution."

"I'm planning to gather everyone and establish a mutual aid society."

Wang Shixiong's expression turned serious. "Members of the mutual aid society would contribute money every year for emergencies. This money will be saved up, and when someone falls ill, the funds will be used for their treatment. So, you won't have to worry about not having money for treatment in the future."

Saying this, Wang Shixiong looked at Xu Ke and said"Xiao Xu, come on, join the mutual aid society."

Damn it! After all that talk, are you trying to sell me insurance?

Xu Ke's mouth twitched a few times, silently cursing in his mind: What kind of bullshit mutual aid society is this? It's all a scam. Once they collect the money, who knows where it will go?

The cultivation environment at Haoyang Immortal Sect is really terrible!

Now that there's a little harvest in the field, everyone wants to take advantage. First, a thief comes, and now a scammer. Who knows, maybe a bandit will show up next?

"Xiao Xu, Xiao Xu, I'm talking to you. Come on, join the mutual aid society!"

Seeing Xu Ke spacing out again, Wang Shixiong urged him a few times.

"Oh, a mutual aid society, huh?"

Xu Ke glanced at Wang Shixiong, smiled, and said, "Sorry, Wang Shixiong, I'm not very interested in that. I feel that given my physical condition, it's unlikely for me to get injured or fall ill anytime soon."

"Not interested?"

Wang Shixiong frowned, his face turning unpleasant, and his tone became somewhat cold. "Xiao Xu, unforeseen events can happen, and misfortune can strike at any time. Injuries and illnesses are unpredictable!"

Oh, are you threatening me?

Xu Ke remained calm on the surface and casually replied, "Well, let's talk about it when the time comes. Alright, Wang Shixiong, I have work to do. You can go ahead!"

"Hmph! You don't know what's good for you!"

With an angry snort, Wang Shixiong flicked his sleeve and walked away.

Xu Ke sneered inwardly. How dare you threaten me? You're finished, you know that? The Five Plagues Devouring Curse will be waiting for you next time.

Then, Xu Ke turned around and went to the fields to harvest the silverleaf yellow hemp.

Taking up the sickle, he made a gesture, successfully casting the "Sharpness Technique." Then, with a thought, he activated...