Life Water

The hierarchy within the War God Palace was clear, with three levels: ordinary members, Councilors, and the Chairman!

Generally, only those Beyond War God could become Councilors. That was the level Liu Yun's archenemy, Li Yao, would eventually reach.

As a mid-level War God, Liu Yun could naturally only be an ordinary member. After leaving Glinda, he soon found the people from the Limit Dojo.

"Liu Yun!"

"Liu Yun!"

Several voices called out in succession, and a few figures rose from the seats in a distant corner and walked over. Liu Yun looked at them in surprise... He knew every one of them! They were all instructors at the Limit Dojo Training Camp. They hadn't been his teammates, but he knew the others, too. They had all taught him a trick or two at one time or another.

"Teacher Yang, Teacher Vitt..." Liu Yun called as he walked over, bringing smiles to their faces.

"Don't call us teachers anymore. You're so strong now—just call us by our names," Yang Hui said with a smile. The other War Gods from the Limit Dojo nodded in agreement.

Liu Yun wasn't yet a Core Member of the HR Alliance, which meant he could leave freely. That was why these men were especially friendly toward him. Liu Yun believed in not putting all his eggs in one basket, so naturally, he decided to spend some time chatting with them.

"Liu Yun, we really didn't look after you well when your martial arts were crippled back then! What would you like to eat? It's your first time here, so let me treat you as an apology."

Smiling, Yang Hui took a menu from a nearby waiter and handed it to Liu Yun. The incident had nearly become the Limit Dojo's greatest daily regret. Liu Yun had injured his spine, only to be abandoned. It was enough to make anyone lose heart.

"Oh? Don't worry about it. Back then, I'd given up on myself, too. Wang Tianba and the others treated me sincerely enough!"

Liu Yun answered honestly. Among fellow countrymen, sincerity was what mattered. Their actions hadn't been all that unreasonable; his own state of mind had collapsed first.

He opened the menu and saw that every drink and dish was described in both Chinese and English. The prices were even higher than those of real food and drink.

"Nearly a hundred thousand for a glass of wine?" "Yeah, it really is expensive, but there's no way around it," one of the War Gods beside him sighed. "The food and wine are virtual, but they're 100% realistic. Eating and drinking here feels just like doing it in real life. If you're not trying to fill your stomach and just want to savor the taste, it's worth the price."

Mostly, it was the novelty of it. It was remarkable that virtual space could reproduce things so well.

Liu Yun looked around without feeling annoyed. To the Machine Race Clone, the virtual space here was crude beyond belief. If he set up a War Immortal Space of his own and offered better service, wouldn't he rake in money every day?

Of course, he couldn't do that. He'd expose himself, and Li Yao and his wife wouldn't let him get away with it.

After chatting for a bit, he decided to get down to business. His main objective was Life Water, after all.

"Is there an Auction Hall here? Is there an auction going on?"

He asked Vitt, who nodded, saying Liu Yun seemed to know his way around.

"There's an auction every month. What are you looking to buy? We can treat you again!"

These War Gods had actually been assigned a task. They hadn't been waiting here by coincidence. They had a budget to win Liu Yun over, so they wouldn't have to spend any of their own money.

"This... isn't that a bit much?"

Liu Yun fell silent, but after thinking it over, he decided to give them a chance to do him a favor. That way, he'd owe them something!

It would naturally deepen their relationship later on. As long as he could repay the favor whenever he wanted, owing them one was actually a good thing.

At his words, the men immediately insisted that they all go to the Auction Hall together. They bought the Life Water for Liu Yun, and he received a small azure-blue bottle containing the precious liquid.

He smiled and thanked them for their kindness, then left the War God Palace and went straight back to his villa.

"Luo Feng owes me one now, no matter how you look at it!"

Liu Yun laughed to himself. When it came to connections, you didn't have to go looking for them—they came looking for you.

He hadn't seen Luo Feng in a long time, and now he found him in the Mall, shopping with Xu Xin.

The HR Alliance Mall stood in the heart of the War God Palace. It was a massive building that combined technology, luxury, and a futuristic feel. The interior was vast, filled with soft, bright light. Intelligent LED screens embedded in the ceiling simulated a shifting starry sky, making visitors feel as if they were adrift in the boundless universe.

The Mall was clearly divided into sections, with everything from high-end technology products to rare materials and fashionable clothing. Each area was designed to feel distinct yet connected, together forming a picture of bustling commerce. As you walked through, you could feel the lively business atmosphere and experience the allure of cutting-edge technology and the limitless possibilities of future living.

Xu Xin, Luo Feng's beloved partner, wore a well-tailored dress that swayed gently around her legs. It seemed as though every step she took was at the forefront of fashion. Her outfit was elegant and refined, yet cleverly incorporated the latest trends, making her a bright sight to behold.

"Long time no see, Luo Feng! Don't forget about your buddy. Look what I brought you!"

Liu Yun suddenly appeared, startling Xu Xin. She quickly hid behind Luo Feng, smiling like an orchid in bloom.

"Big Brother Liu Yun, what is this...?"

When Luo Feng took the azure-blue bottle of Life Water from Liu Yun, his eyes flashed with barely concealed excitement and gratitude.

His younger brother, Luo Hua, had been paralyzed for a long time. Luo Feng knew how much Life Water cost and had planned to buy it later so that his brother could recover.

But waiting had been agonizing. Every second had been torture. Now Liu Yun had brought it to him himself, and Luo Feng thought of how his brother could live with more confidence. It never even crossed his mind to refuse.

Luo Feng clutched the bottle of Life Water tightly, as if he were holding the hope of his younger brother Luo Hua's rebirth. His eyes reddened, and his gratitude was plain to see. His voice choked with emotion. "Liu Yun, this... this is far too precious! I don't know how to express my gratitude."

Liu Yun smiled, patted Luo Feng on the shoulder, and his composure and openheartedness sent a warm feeling through Luo Feng's heart.

"What need is there for thanks between brothers? I'm happier than anyone to know Luo Hua has a chance to recover. Just take it and use it. Don't waste this opportunity."

Xu Xin stood to one side, watching them tenderly, her heart filled with emotion as well. She knew that Luo Hua's health was Luo Feng's greatest concern. Now that this worry was about to be resolved, she was sincerely happy for him, too.

"Liu Yun, our Luo Family will always remember this kindness," Luo Feng said, visibly moved. But Liu Yun glanced at Xu Xin and smiled as he shook his head.

"You're making it sound too formal! I've known you both for a long time. Helping you out is nothing to me!"

People rarely ask for sincerity, but a well-laid plan always wins hearts. Liu Yun made himself seem so generous that no one could find fault with him.

Then he left. He had no idea what the Xu Family planned to do about Xu Xin, but he wasn't going to get involved. It wasn't as if he could arrange for Xu Xin to become his teammate, was it?

He made a few more preparations, then accepted several missions. He planned to gather materials along the way and upgrade the base again as soon as possible. Then he'd become a Councilor, too.

"Shadow Crystal Core, Heart of Flame, Tyrannosaurus Dragon Tooth... What a hassle!"

Fully armed, Liu Yun stood on the boarding steps of the fighter jet, a Crystal strapped to his chest. He gazed out at the vast, boundless wilderness. The setting sun was bloodred, painting the earth in a magnificent tapestry of gold and dark purple. The fighter jet's streamlined hull glinted with the cold sheen of advanced technology, like a beast about to hunt.

He didn't know when he'd return. This journey was less a hunt than a trial, because until now he'd relied on computer assistance to give him movement techniques and martial skills that matched his strength.

At present, his true martial arts skill was only at the level of a beginner War General. He'd relied on pills to raise his strength too quickly, which had instead held back his martial prowess! This time, he'd had the computer suppress his strength and planned to start as a beginner War General, honing his martial skills bit by bit against the monsters.

So this trip would still be very dangerous. Even if he got injured, as long as he didn't die, Liu Yun didn't intend to lift the seal. After all, he couldn't rely on computer assistance to fight forever. He had to undergo grueling training and forge a Martial Artist's heart that would never break, no matter how many times it was tested.