He wasn't that despicable!
Besides, if he really did that, he'd inevitably fall out with the other members of the group.
After all, nobody wanted their group owner to be a dangerous person who'd do anything for points, even going so far as to target them!
So even if he looked for an open world, he'd have to choose one that shouldn't exist in the first place. For example, a world with some sort of black beasts.
After all, in a filthy, vile world like that, Qian Xunji wouldn't feel any guilt about taking action, and the other group members wouldn't object to him doing so.
But it was too early to think about that. Turning the world of a resident who had refused an invitation into an "open world" under the Chat Group's control was only possible once the Chat Group reached LV3.
The Myriad Worlds Chat Group was only LV2 right now, and it would take some time before it could level up to LV3!
His top priority now was to recover from his injuries.
That way, if Bibi Dong suddenly returned and tried to kill him, he wouldn't be powerless to fight back; nor would he be unable to take part if the Chat Group suddenly issued a mission.
With that in mind, Qian Xunji closed Group Customer Service and took a bottle of Divine Spring from the Soul Tool he used for storage.
After all, he'd already used up his once-a-month question. If he wanted another answer, he'd have to wait until next month.
Might as well take advantage of the other Chat Group members being busy catching up on shows and heal himself first.
As for why he was using Divine Spring to heal his injuries instead of the more effective Sacred Fruit, the reason was simple: using the Sacred Fruit would be a waste.
Though the Sacred Fruits of the Forbidden Land of Ancient Desolation weren't true Immortal Medicines, they grew on a branch of the Nine Wonders Undying Medicine and contained immense power all the same. The nine different fruits grew in cycles, and each had its own effects.
Even in ancient times, there had been only a few Immortal Medicines. They were the most precious sacred treasures in the world, prized as immortal rarities and almost impossible to find.
Nowadays, they were even harder to come by. To avoid being picked by ordinary people, the Immortal Medicines had all flown into the Seven Great Life Forbidden Zones, never to be seen again, becoming mere legend.
Immortal Medicines were so precious and coveted by powerful beings that they'd fight to the death to get their hands on one. Even someone as mighty as a Great Emperor couldn't simply ignore an Immortal Medicine, because it had one extraordinary property: it could extend one's lifespan by ten thousand years!
That was an irresistible allure to anyone.
After all, immortality and longevity were things everyone longed for!
Though Sacred Fruits weren't as potent as Immortal Medicines, they were still fruits borne by a branch of an Immortal Medicine and contained immense power. Qian Xunji wouldn't use something so precious lightly.
He pulled out the stopper, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out. Qian Xunji's eyes lit up at once.
No one knew better than him just how miraculous the Divine Spring was.
In the original Shrouding the Heavens, the protagonist, Ye Fan, had run out of lifespan in the Forbidden Land of Ancient Desolation and had nearly withered away.
Later, he soaked in a pool of Divine Spring for half a day, and his vitality was completely restored.
The Divine Spring drawn from the nine sacred mountains had miraculous properties. It could practically bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bones. It was truly extraordinary.
This water had wondrous effects whether used to refine medicine or drunk as it was. It was a treasure even when used to extend a person's lifespan.
Without hesitation, Qian Xunji brought the bottle to his lips.
The moment the Divine Spring touched his mouth, a rich surge of vital essence poured into it.
"This is... such powerful vitality!"
"As expected of the Divine Spring from the Forbidden Land of Ancient Desolation. Even if it can't bring the dead back to life or restore flesh to bones, it's more than enough to heal injuries and save a life."
The spring water tasted sweet, carrying a faint fragrance as it moistened Qian Xunji's lips and throat. It was like fine wine, leaving him wanting more.
At the same time, he felt a new force gradually forming within him, slowly nourishing his organs.
Realizing this, Qian Xunji drank the spring water even faster.
As he gulped it down, he felt vast amounts of vital essence flowing through his pores into every part of his body. At the same time, his injuries rapidly healed before his eyes.
When everything had settled, Qian Xunji stoppered the Jade Pure Bottle containing the Divine Spring and put it away. A smile crept across his face.
He knew that at last, he had the power to protect himself and was no longer in danger.
"Whew, it feels good to have power..." Feeling the strength throughout his body, under his complete control and ready to answer his every desire, Qian Xunji looked satisfied.
Not long ago, he'd thought he was doomed, and would probably meet the same end as the Secret Chamber Douluo from the original story.
He hadn't expected his injuries to heal completely in less than half a day.
Sure enough, life was full of surprises!
But if he wanted to take full control of Spirit Hall and suppress Bibi Dong, he'd need even greater power.
For example, the Heaven Swallowing Devil Art!
In fact, from the very beginning, Qian Xunji had planned to cultivate the Heaven Swallowing Devil Art first, then use the Divine Spring to heal his injuries.
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