Exchange Machine (1)

Li Yu and Ōtsutsuki Isshiki streaked through the sky like two long rainbows, flying straight toward the so-called True God Hall.

The scenery below shifted, and before long they reached the edge of the city. The tallest structure within it was clearly visible—the Ōtsutsuki clan's trading market.

"Isshiki, where is the True God Hall?"

"In the city center."

"They sure know how to pick a location."

The two changed direction and flew toward the city center.

"My lord, the area around the True God Hall has an identification barrier. High-altitude flight is prohibited within ten kilometers."

"Then let's go down. We'll head inside and take a look."

After landing, they passed through a transparent barrier. It felt as though they were meeting resistance. Waves of green light swept over them, seemingly scanning the identities of those entering. The resistance was incredibly strong, like sinking into a swamp, but with Li Yu's current strength, passing through it was still effortless.

"It tests your approximate strength?"

"That's right. The green light is for identification, while the resistance is meant to discourage Pusino People who wander in by mistake."

"A very practical barrier. It easily distinguishes between Ōtsutsuki and Pusino People."

The Pusino People possessed no special abilities at all. Their bodies were as fragile as those of humans, but their creator had opened the door of wisdom for them—wisdom that surpassed humanity's.

The fact that every one of them had a bald head was proof of Li Yu's rather unique interpretation, one drawn from the anime One Punch Man.

The useless protagonist had trained until his thick hair fell out, turning him bald and making him incredibly strong. The Pusino People, however, had been born bald. Rather than unlocking the skill tree of strength, they had unlocked the tree of wisdom.

Li