A Whim of a Lucky Draw, Armament Haki Cultivation Methods

Spirit Energy Beads were currently recycled for three hundred Points each. It was not much, but if Bai Xuan were willing to spend the time condensing them, he could still make quite a few. After all, it was not particularly difficult for him.

But there was no need.

Not only could condensing too many potentially affect the Spirit Energy conditions throughout Hang City, but there was also nothing in the Chat Group members' worlds that he particularly wanted at the moment. To him, the Lucky Draw was more of a form of entertainment.

He would draw when he felt like it and leave it alone when he did not.

Just like buying lottery tickets.

When the mood struck, he would spend two yuan on a random number. Normally, he would not even go inside when passing by.

Today, perhaps because it had been too long since the Obito Uchiha Template draw, Bai Xuan suddenly felt the urge to try his luck. Since he happened to have some Points, he might as well give it a go.

"Chat Group, one draw."

"Ding, one thousand Points have been automatically deducted from group member Son of Nature."

"Ding, Lucky Draw commencing."

Bai Xuan did not have to wait long. Just three seconds later, the Chat Group's voice sounded in his ear.

"Ding, congratulations to group member Son of Nature for obtaining the Pirate World ability Armament Haki. After fusion, you will automatically gain beginner-level Armament Haki."

"Ding, would you like to fuse it?"

"Armament Haki? It seemed decent enough?"

Although it could not compare to precious items such as the Rinnegan, God Tree Fruit, Tenseigan, Spirit Crystal, Giant Stone Statue, and so on, it was far better than Madara Uchiha's Steel Pipe or Whitebeard's Giant Doll.

As for the ability itself, it did not conflict with Bai Xuan's [Nature Authority]. It could both strengthen his defenses and serve as an offensive method, and it could grow stronger along with his physical constitution.

"If I choose not to fuse it, can you give me the Armament Haki Cultivation Methods? Cultivation Methods suited to my world?"

"Ding, after fusion, the group member will still receive the complete Armament Haki Cultivation Methods."

The Chat Group mechanically replied to Bai Xuan, and the answer made him nod in satisfaction.

Though it was merely a method to enhance combat ability rather than a way to improve his cultivation, it was still quite good.

"Fuse it."

As a gentle stream of energy flowed through Bai Xuan's limbs and bones, the cultivation method for [Armament Haki] automatically surfaced in his mind.

He lightly clenched his right hand. An energy unlike Spirit Energy yet extremely similar to it flowed through his arm, and then his entire right arm became covered in a hard purple-black shell.

Although it differed from the mainstream black color, the color of Armament Haki varied from person to person, so he did not care.

He tapped his Armament Haki-covered right arm, producing a dull sound. Judging by how it felt alone, its defensive power should have been quite good.

After all, Bai Xuan's physique was already exceptionally powerful. Although his Armament Haki was only at its most basic level, it enhanced his existing foundation. If someone's physique was far weaker than his, then even if their Armament Haki level was higher, they might not necessarily be able to suppress him.

After practicing with it a little, Bai Xuan felt as though he had acquired a new toy and unexpectedly developed the urge to go outside and test it.

Putting the Space Ring he had removed earlier back on, Bai Xuan left the house and headed into the Nature Reserve.

"???"

Since it was not too late, Su Yue had been exercising as well to speed up the absorption of the Spirit Energy provided by the Mutant Creature meat in her body. Hearing Bai Xuan open the door, she went to take a look and found him heading toward the Nature Reserve.

The sight left her utterly bewildered.

What was going on? Had he not eaten enough for dinner?

But there should still be Ferocious Beast corpses left. If not, he could just eat the ones they had planned to hand over to their superiors, then catch more tomorrow.

Why had he suddenly gone out?

Oh, right.

The meat intended for their superiors was all from less desirable cuts, so it definitely would not taste as good.

"Bai Xuan!"

Convinced that she had understood his intentions, Su Yue hurriedly called out to his retreating back.

"What is it?"

Bai Xuan turned around and asked when he heard Su Yue's voice.

"See if there are any tigers still hunting. I feel like their legs would be super delicious!"

"..."

"If there aren't any tigers, wolves are fine too. I've never had wolf meat before. They hunt at night, so you should be able to find some, right?"

"If nothing else works, just decide for yourself. I'll eat anything."

The corner of Bai Xuan's mouth twitched. So in your eyes, I was going into the Nature Reserve because I was hungry? I just wanted to familiarize myself with the power I had newly acquired. Though I might kill a few Mutant Creatures along the way and collect their corpses, and perhaps eat some after returning.

But eating was not my purpose!

It was merely one possible outcome!

"I'll prepare the side dishes and seasonings."

"Come back early."

Without waiting for Bai Xuan to say anything, Su Yue naturally went to the kitchen to prepare everything.

"Got it."

Bai Xuan took a deep breath and replied helplessly before stepping into the Nature Reserve.

Meanwhile, as Su Yue prepared the ingredients, she seemed to suddenly recall something. Tapping her chin with her index finger, she said in confusion:

"Why did Bai Xuan's right arm seem black? Or rather, purple-black?"

"Was it too dark for me to see clearly?"

"Probably. How could a person's arm possibly be purple-black? It would look like they had been poisoned."

Su Yue did not dwell on the matter. Nor had she ever considered the possibility of Bai Xuan being poisoned. After spending these days with him, she had thoroughly understood just how powerful he was. She herself might be poisoned, but Bai Xuan never could be.

At the same time, inside the Nature Reserve.

Boom!

Accompanied by a deafening boom, a figure was sent flying and crashed heavily onto the ground. After a few low, mournful whimpers, it fell completely silent.

Awoo!

Awoo!

Awoo...

Then came wolf howls one after another. Figures rushed forward without fear of death, only to be blasted away by sudden tremendous force before their bodies could even get close.

"No wonder the protagonists in novels still liked fighting with their fists or wielding weapons after gaining power akin to that of a Deity."

"This feeling really was satisfying."

Bai Xuan shook the blood from his hand as the Armament Haki slowly faded away.

In the past, he truly could not understand why the powerful characters in novels enjoyed close combat so much. Clearly, things like "a light point of the finger" or "a casual wave that unleashed a Thunderbolt Strike" sounded far more fitting for their status.

Yet it was almost always "one punch," or "one punch" with a few descriptive words added. He had thought the authors simply disliked describing grand and magnificent battles, but it turned out that close combat really did feel far too good.

The authors were immersing themselves in it firsthand!

A real man had to make every punch hit flesh!

Unable to stop himself from smiling, Bai Xuan gathered up the corpses of the Mutant Wolf Pack from the ground. He genuinely did not know which parts of wolf meat tasted best, so he would have to research it after returning before cutting it up.