Chapter 23 Goodbye

"Hahaha, what a good haul!" Long Lei exclaimed as he looked at the 10k+ Rage Points he had earned, it had only taken him a day or so, and he had managed to rake this much in, but at what cost.

That day, the sky fell on the internet, and with it, 1,000,000 Furries fell from space, shattering the hopes and dreams of many young lads. 'God rest your souls.' Long Lei thought as he sent them a silent prayer, he himself knew best the horrors he sent onto his victims.

'Your sacrifices won't be in vain though, I know just the right thing to buy.' He mused evilly, as he looked at the system screen, its red interface glowing sinisterly.

[Shop:

Techniques:

Points: 26,789

The Oriole, Sneaky Technique: 15,000 Rage Points (Gold Tier)]

Immediately, Long Lei purchased the technique and the information flooded into his mind as per usual. 'Just as I thought, this is the ultimate technique for robbing bitches.' Long Lei thought in delight before beginning to practice the technique.

It was very simple actually, and worked on one premise, "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind". Naturally as The Oriole, Long Lei would be the one reaping the most benefits while using this technique.

"I should be able to hide quite well now, this in conjunction with Untraceable Cultivation, allows me to pretty much be undetectable." He said to himself before creating multiple shadow clones who began to practice the technique in his stead.

Long Lei then left his room and went to his favorite spot, his front garden. The blue sky was clear for miles, there didn't seem to be any clouds in sight. "Hmm I guess no shade." He sighed as he laid down on the green grass.

Almost as if to prove him wrong though, a shadow soon covered his figure. "...Hello?" Long Lei asked as he looked behind himself, it was his father Long Tian. As he stared at his father, he was wondering what he wanted, but all Long Tian was doing, was staring at Long Lei with some sadness.

"Lei'er, I am going to be heading out today, I've come to say goodbye." Long Tian explained, feigning a confident smile. "Why do you sound so sad? You'll be fine, I know you'll make it back, and if you're about to die, just eat that bean." Long Lei replied with a "no shits given" expression.

"Hah, you've always been a smart little fellow." Long Tian said before crouching down and ruffling Long Lei's hair. "Look, I want you to promise me something." He said as he locked eyes with his son.

"Yes?" Long Lei replied, as his expression faltered for a moment. "If I don't make it back, take care of the sect, take care of the family." Long Tian asked before handing him an emerald green ring.

"Inside this, there are all my treasures I've gained throughout my life, if I die you'll be able to open up the ring and inside you'll find a note, it should explain what else you need to do." He stated, as his expression looked bleak.

'Putting all this on a 3 year old, I am insane. Regardless what's done is done, and the sad truth is he needs to grow up quick, but I know he has it in him anyway.' Long Tian thought before hugging his son.

After a few minutes he let go. "I know you don't like hugs, just take it as an early birthday present to me." Long Tian said before rising to his feet. "Goodbye." He finally uttered, before taking off in a flash, a gust of wind blowing where he once was.

'....He'll be fine.... at least I think he will be.' Long Lei contemplated, before noticing a few clouds in the sky. At this moment he noticed, that he may have been getting lucky for a bit too long. "Fuck it I'll make my move today." He complained before heading inside, a headache of a day was just beginning.

Once inside he noticed his clones were already performing the technique somewhat skillfully, so he had them disperse before making 10 new clones, and having them all perform the technique. 'I am lucky I have such a big room.' He thought before beginning to meditate on his bed.

'Right now, I have a few things left to do before I can complete Qi Refinement.' Long Lei mused before opening his eyes. He wasn't in a state to meditate at the moment, as he gazed at the emerald green ring in his hand.

"Have I made a few mistakes? Was I maybe a bit too arrogant?" He asked himself before trying to input his qi into the ring. Long Lei then noticed that his qi was immediately repelled. 'As long as it stays like this, he's alive.' He sighed in relief before pocketing the ring.

Almost immediately, he then regained his energy and looked at his clones, as soon as he noticed they had all made some minor breakthroughs, he dispersed them before creating 10 more clones. This cycle continued and continued and continued, till finally it was the evening, and Long Lei believed he had reached an adequate level.

The remaining clones then dispersed and Long Lei grabbed some dark black robes, before getting dressed. "Its show time!" He declared before perfectly covering his face.