Brothers

The pendulum has studied painting.

As a renowned beauty, painting was one of her basic talents. Although she lost most of her memories from her lifetime, her painting skills remained, just as the Singer Flower still retained her singing ability.

The round, bright pendulum pressed against the back of Li Banfeng's hand, teaching Li Banfeng composition stroke by stroke. Li Banfeng studied painting techniques all night long, and by dawn, he was finally able to draw a human figure.

From a basic sketching perspective, this painting has a certain sense of perspective and three-dimensionality, and the body proportions are basically in line with the standards of a normal person.

Li Banfeng concentrated his mind and dripped a drop of blood onto the painting. The blood quickly spread across the paper, causing the paper to fold and bend rapidly. A slender woman slowly emerged from the painting.

It was rather small, less than a foot tall.

Is she considered a beauty?

Li Banfeng stared at the woman for a moment, then found a piece of cloth and covered her face.

Although he drew it himself, he couldn't bear to look at it.

The pendulum comforted him, saying, "Character portrayal is not something that can be learned overnight. Master has a great talent. With more study, you will surely be able to paint a stunningly beautiful portrait."

"How long will it take to study?"

"I don't remember, it should take two or three years."

"Two or three years?"

This means that Li Banfeng will not be able to master the fourth level of skill within two or three years.

Seeing that Li Banfeng was somewhat annoyed, Zhong Bai didn't dare to say anything.

Whew~

The record player exhaled a puff of steam, like a sigh, "Hey, my dear husband, what I taught you with blood was Western Painting Skills. These techniques are not easy to learn. Two or three years is not a long time. You were too impatient."

"Although it's a bit ugly, let's try this one first." Li Banfeng took the woman, who was about a foot tall, out the door to find her a suitable opponent.

He chose a mimosa plant.

Similar to the common mimosa, this mimosa will also close its leaves when it is frightened, but with slightly more force, enough to tear the skin of an ordinary person.

Li Banfeng instructed Yi Chi, "Bring back that mimosa plant."

The girl stood still.

"That blade of grass, bring it back. Do you know what grass is?"

Li Banfeng used gestures and words, and it took him a long time to get the girl to understand him. She then staggered towards the Li Banfeng.

"This is not as good as the Clay Figure I make. At least with Clay Figure, you can understand what they say after just one explanation."

The pendulum explained, "Master, when you were painting her, you only drew her long hair, but not her ears."

"The ears are covered by long hair, do I still need to draw them separately?"

"I don't understand the reasoning behind this either, perhaps I should draw it out."

"When I sculpt Clay Figure, I don't make ears."

"I remember the owner used a toothpick to make holes on both sides..."

Sizzle~

While the two were still talking, the girl had already been torn to shreds by the mimosa plant.

Li Banfeng retrieved the remains of the girl and placed them in his Portable Abode. Before long, the remains turned into a pile of shredded paper with traces of blood on them.

This means that the girl has completely lost all signs of life, and the beautiful woman that Li Banfeng spent a whole night creating has failed once again.

Seeing Li Banfeng's dejected expression, the record player comforted him, saying, "Husband, the fourth level of skill is inherently difficult to learn. To have reached this level overnight is truly remarkable."

Li Banfeng was indignant. "If this were in Outer State, let alone these paper figures, you could buy tons of the plastic ones if you wanted!"

"What kind of glue is it made of?" The Wife didn't quite understand what Li Banfeng meant. "Husband, you want to buy it, but that won't do. I must make it myself. This is the essence of the technique."

"I'm a House Cultivator who has to learn to paint and sculpt Clay Figure. Doesn't that make me a craftsman?"

Sizzle~

The record player laughed and said, "House Cultivator doesn't require mastery of everything, but it must be a general understanding of everything. You'll see, sir, there's still a lot to learn."

That fits the characteristics of a homebody; they know a little bit about everything.

Li Banfeng took out paper and pen and continued to learn to draw.

He only had one dip pen, which he bought from Feng's General Store. He drew all night last night, and the nib even split open.

If my fountain pen is broken, what else can I use?

Li Banfeng took the Judge's Brush.

"No..." Judge's Brush spoke. He was too lazy to accompany Li Banfeng in painting, but also too lazy to say another word.

Li Banfeng was too lazy to listen to his rambling, so he dipped his brush in ink and started painting.

The Judge's Brush is a weapon with an extremely sharp tip; it can pierce paper with a single touch.

The record player advised, "Sir, take a break. This thing is useless. Wait until you buy some good paper and pens before you start studying."

Li Banfeng was carried away and wouldn't listen to anyone's advice. He took the Judge's Brush, controlled his strength, and drew the beautiful woman stroke by stroke.

After drawing for a while, Li Banfeng got tired of drawing.

He's not only too lazy to draw, he's too lazy to do anything else.

"Hmph!" Judge's Brush's Pen sneered.

Just one sound.

This is the foundation of the Judge's Brush's pen.

Li Banfeng should have paid the price when he used it to fly across the Iron Wire River.

But so much time has passed, and I've been too lazy to use the Judge's Brush's Pen.

Now, Li Banfeng forced the Judge's Brush to draw, and the Judge's Brush got its money back.

For the next half day, Li Banfeng felt lazy no matter what he did.

Ma Wu sat on the Land Block, quietly looking at the pocket Pocket Watch in his hand.

In another half day, the land clearing will be finished.

Little Genzi sat beside him, looking at Ma Wu's body covered in wounds.

They said he was moved, but those Centipede Mother and Daughter weren't human, so they couldn't possibly be too gentle with Ma Wu.

When Little Genzi first encountered the House Centipede Woman, he only felt it was absurd. When he encountered the centipede mother for the second time, Little Genzi understood one thing: Ma Wu was really risking his life.

He was working tirelessly to reclaim wasteland and also to cultivate his spiritual practice; this was his intention in coming to the new land.

Little Genzi was very impressed by Ma Wu's perseverance.

Fifth Young Master is a man who can accomplish great things.

Little Genzi chose the best Daoist sect and the best boss, and he firmly believed that he could also achieve great things!

The two stared at the Pocket Watch, waiting for the land clearing to be successful. In the darkness, a rustling sound came from the ground.

Little Genzi picked up his spoon and shouted angrily, "Who goes there?"

"Hehehe, young man, you're quite interesting."

Upon hearing this sound, Ma Wu began to tremble all over.

Before coming to New Territories, he made many preparations. He knew how dangerous the trip would be and what he would have to face.

But there was one thing he didn't want to face.

In Pro State, if there's one name that can make both Li Banfeng and Ma Wu tremble with fear, it's not He Haiqin, not Chu Huaijun, and not even the powerful figures from the prominent Monkey Qiu Lineage.

They had seen their share of big names, including Green Water Beggar, Yao Lao, Feng Daiku, and Pan Dehai, and had had varying degrees of contact with them.

But if Bagworm Moth Madam is mentioned, even if Li Banfeng were here, he would only think about running away. She is the one who truly sent them to hell.

A Bagworm Moth Madam, wriggling her plump body, came to the edge of the Land Block.

Unlike the previous Bagworm Moth Madam, this Bagworm Moth Madam looked younger, probably around thirty by human standards.

I must say, she has a pretty face.

No matter how handsome he was, Ma Wu couldn't stand up.

Seeing that Ma Wu dared not fight, Little Genzi took a spoon and first sprinkled a splash of golden juice on Bagworm Moth Madam.

Despite her large size, Bagworm Moth Madam was not clumsy at all.

She easily dodged the golden juice and stared at Little Genzi's spoon for a long time.

"Little brat, you threw this at me? You've really made me angry."

According to the rules of the Local Earth God's examination, any alien species in a new area can only take action after entering the boundary of the Land Block.

But Bagworm Moth Madam wasn't there to test her.

She is Wandering Monster; she doesn't need to follow the rules of pioneering.

Bagworm Moth Madam raised her antennae and struck Little Genzi directly.

She didn't like killing people, she only liked toying with them, but this one blow was enough to kill Little Genzi.

The bucket behind Little Genzi suddenly spun in front of him, blocking the attack for Little Genzi.

This is a skill that requires a golden layer of cultivation, Golden Bucket Protection.

The golden bucket carried on one's back will help the cultivator withstand attacks.

Although this blocked Bagworm Moth Madam's antennae, Little Genzi was still sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Bagworm Moth Madam stormed into the Land Block, ready to torment Little Genzi.

Ma Wu stood in front of Little Genzi, blocking Bagworm Moth Madam.

"Young Master, what are you planning to do now?" Bagworm Moth Madam looked Ma Wu up and down.

Ma Wu restrained his trembling and stared at the moth for a full two minutes.

Bagworm Moth Madam's gaze softened, and Ma Wu's talent came into play.

"Young man, would you like to play with me?"

Ma Wu nodded. "Yes, let's play around."

Bagworm Moth Madam laughed, "Can you handle it?"

Ma Wu took a deep breath and said, "I can handle it!"

Bagworm Moth Madam burst into laughter and charged at Ma Wu.

Ma Wu gritted his teeth and charged towards Bagworm Moth Madam.

The Local Earth God looked down at the Land Block from mid-air, reluctant to leave for a long time.

He was stunned.

This young man is only on the first floor, how dare he charge in?

Isn't this just suicide?

Why is this person so stubborn? Why won't he give up this land?

Bagworm Moth Madam and Centipede Mother and Daughter are two different concepts.

Judging by human cultivation levels, the House Centipede Woman is at level three, while the centipede maiden is barely at level four.

This Bagworm Moth Madam, and is one of the most powerful Strange Monsters in the new land.

Even if Ma Wu had the talent that Feng Daiku gave him, it would be a free gift to Bagworm Moth Madam.

The Local Earth God lured Bagworm Moth Madam here in an attempt to scare Ma Wu away.

Unexpectedly, Ma Wu charged straight at Bagworm Moth Madam.

The Local Earth God looked down at Ma Wu and secretly praised him, "He's quite a hero; he might be useful in the future."

The process of clearing land and testing schools is ultimately a test, testing those who can take responsibility for the Land Block.

Ma Wu can carry a mile's worth of land.

The Local Earth God activated his mind and lent Ma Wu some power.

Bagworm Moth Madam, who was laughing wildly, suddenly changed her expression.

"Young man, slow down..."

Five hours later, Little Genzi woke up.

Ma Wu was feeding him medicine. Little Genzi swallowed the medicine in his mouth and sat up.

Seeing Ma Wu's numerous wounds, making him almost unrecognizable, Little Genzi hurriedly asked, "Young Master, where did that bug go? I'll fight it to the death!"

Ma Wu laughed and said, "She's gone."

Little Genzi was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Young Master, you won? I knew you weren't afraid of those bugs!"

He was unaware of Bagworm Moth Madam's true worth and took Ma Wu's victory for granted.

Ma Wu shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't even know how he had won this battle.

Twice, he almost fainted, but he gritted his teeth and pulled through.

"Young Master, how much longer? Let's grit our teeth a little longer, I reckon it'll be done soon."

Ma Wu didn't say anything.

Little Genzi looked around and felt that the surroundings had become much brighter.

He looked up at the sky and saw a halo of light.

"It's bright now, there's daylight!" Little Genzi exclaimed joyfully. "It's done, the new land is ready!"

Ma Wu was laughing, but tears were welling up in his eyes as he laughed.

The new land has been opened.

Ma Wu single-handedly cleared a mile of wasteland.

Little Genzi took out the signal cannon and asked Ma Wu, "Should we tell Seventh Master?"

Ma Wu nodded.

Little Genzi broke open the flare gun, and his luck was exceptionally good today; the first flare gun went off.

Li Banfeng was wandering in the wilderness. Learning to paint was too difficult, not to mention that he would have to learn sculpture and pottery in the future. He was thinking of a quick way to learn when he suddenly saw a flash of fire in mid-air.

Gunfire!

Ma Wu is in trouble!

Li Banfeng rushed towards the Land Block, and as he ran, he saw a halo of light in the sky.

Is the new land development completed?

Li Banfeng took out his Pocket Watch and glanced at it.

I was so focused on learning the fourth level of skills that I forgot about the time; the three-day period for clearing the wilderness had already passed.

Li Banfeng ran faster and faster, and when he reached the edge of the Land Block, he saw Ma Wu, covered in wounds, smiling at him.

The halo around the Land Block disappeared, and the new land was indeed developed.

Li Banfeng walked into the Land Block, looked at Ma Wu, and they both burst into laughter.

"Brother!" Ma Wu shouted hoarsely, "I did it!"

"Done! Well done!" Li Banfeng shouted, and their laughter echoed across the wasteland for a long time.

The three of them spent half a day digging a well. Ma Wu lit a campfire, and Li Banfeng drew a bucket of water, waiting to empty it.

Little Genzi went to cultivate with his bucket on his back. He has been clearing land for the past three days and now he needs to hurry up and replenish his golden juice.

The two men sat around the fire, drank a few cups, Ma Wu asked Li Banfeng, "Brother Li, how old are you this year?"

This question stumped Li Banfeng. He was an orphan and didn't know his own birthday. According to the registration date at the Welfare Institute, he should be about twenty-two years old this year.

Let's say twenty-two.

Ma Wu said, "I'm twenty-three, a year older than you. It always makes Brother Li feel a bit distant. Can I call you Seventh Brother?"

Li Banfeng nodded. "Then I'll call you Lao Wu from now on."

"Uh..." Ma Wu thought Li Banfeng would call him Fifth Brother, but calling him Old Fifth is fine too.

"Seventh Brother, we brothers have struggled to get to where we are now, and I've been a burden to you the whole time. Today, I've finally cleared this wasteland, and I feel like I've done something useful."

We'll build houses, establish a foundation, do business, and cultivate ourselves on this land in the future.

We each have our own methods; if we acquire more plots of Land Block, we're sure to carve out our own territory!

Li Banfeng had the same thought in mind, and was about to speak when he suddenly heard an angry shout beside him, "Bah! You two shameless bastards!"

The Local Earth God admired Ma Wu, but when he heard that the two of them were going to use this method to acquire Land Block, he couldn't contain his anger, spat at them, and then left.

A sudden downpour extinguished the campfire.

The two gathered some firewood and were about to start a fire when Li Banfeng's ears twitched, and he looked into the distance.

Using the Thread-Pulling Earring, he heard the sound of a giant creature writhing. The firewood in his hand fell to the ground. Li Banfeng shouted, "Fifth Brother, spill the blood!"

Bagworm Moth Madam has arrived!

Just hearing the sound of her crawling made Li Banfeng unable to speak clearly.

This is the wicked man who once hurt my Wife!

Ma Wu stood in front of Li Banfeng, his expression calm, and said, "Don't panic, leave it to me."

Li Banfeng said, "This was originally handed over to you to handle. This is your Land Block, so hurry up and bleed!"

According to the covenant with the Local Earth God, as long as Ma Wu sheds blood, it means he is seeking the Local Earth God's protection. If Bagworm Moth Madam forces her way in, the Local Earth God must protect Ma Wu.

But Ma Wu doesn't intend to shed blood.

He stood at the edge of the Land Block, waiting for Bagworm Moth Madam to appear.

"Brother, I will not be a burden to you anymore!" Ma Wu's expression was unusually firm until Bagworm Moth Madam's figure came into their sight.

Bagworm Moth Madam looked at Ma Wu, paused for a moment, her body trembled, and she suddenly stepped back. "Young man, I've gone to the wrong place. It was dark, and I couldn't see the way."

I didn't come to see you, really, I'm leaving now, right away...

What's going on?

Watching Bagworm Moth Madam depart, Li Banfeng was completely bewildered.

What puzzled him even more was yet to come.

Ma Wu leaped up and jumped onto Bagworm Moth Madam's back.

Bagworm Moth Madam cried out in anguish, "No, it really won't work today, young man, I know I was wrong, I really went down the wrong path, please forgive me..."

The power that the Local Earth God lent to Ma Wu has long been taken back, and the current Ma Wu is not that powerful.

Bagworm Moth Madam was terrified. She trembled and ran wildly in all directions, trying to shake off Ma Wu.

But Ma Wu sat very steadily and calmly.

Li Banfeng stood dumbfounded on the Land Block, staring at the dust and smoke rising all around him.

What exactly happened?

PS: This battle is very important for Ma Wu. He is Ban Feng's brother, not a burden to Ban Feng.

Bagworm Moth Madam didn't like killing people, but she liked to toy with them. This time, she was in deep trouble.