"Is the Merit Ledger still here?"
"Moo moo!"
Black Bull scrambled to his feet, and when he mentioned the Merit Ledger, his eyes turned serious, "Moo!"
"This is a crucial part of the cycle of reincarnation."
Chen Xun explained earnestly, "The matter of the small boundary is over. Killing those culprits won't change anything. We must gather merit and let them reincarnate into the grand world!"
"This is what truly matters. We should focus on developing ourselves in the grand world to have a chance to find them one by one. Revenge is too narrow-minded."
"Do you want them to be reborn in the grand world and repeat the powerless past?"
He gently patted Black Bull's head, holding the Merit Ledger in his hand, "We need to live well and start anew in the grand world to protect them."
"Moo moo!!"
Black Bull's eyes sparkled with realization, nudging Chen Xun vigorously, "Moo moo!!"
"Bull, what's the point of holding onto so much hatred after living for so long? We should seize the present and the future!"
Chen Xun shouted, invigorated, "Our garbage recycling plant will spread across the three thousand grand worlds, protecting the reincarnated people from the small boundary. We must not forget the matter of merit."
"Ximen Black Bull!"
"Moo moo~~"
"I entrust this matter to you. Senior Brother Le Feng has already reincarnated, and the others shouldn't be far behind."
"Moo moo~~"
Black Bull stood up, letting out a long howl, sweeping away the sadness and hatred in his heart, understanding what was truly important now.
"Those people might have been worn out by us; who cares about them, haha."
Chen Xun laughed, patting Black Bull, "Bull, being blinded by hatred is exactly what those people want. If we only focus on the past, how can we cultivate immortality!"
"Moo moo~~" Black Bull placed his hoof on Chen Xun's shoulder, his hot breath spraying on Chen Xun's face.
"Go study the decomposition formation, it's not a big deal."
Chen Xun waved with a smile, "Don't worry about me. How can your mind compare to the big brother's? The path of immortality is long; living well is more important than anything."
"Moo!"
Black Bull nodded heavily, trusting Chen Xun, who was exceptionally wise. He stopped overthinking.
"Go on, I still need to listen to the teachings of the seniors."
Chen Xun smiled, handing the Merit Ledger back to Black Bull, "When we have time, let's go to the city and have some fun. The second floor of the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion has many good things."
Black Bull gave Chen Xun a deep look, seeing nothing but ease in his expression, and felt relieved.
He then stepped back a few paces and left, determined to research the decomposition formation.
Their garbage recycling plant was a sanctuary for the reincarnated beings from the small boundary and had to be made strong so no one would dare bully them!
After Black Bull left.
The relaxed look on Chen Xun's face gradually faded, becoming calm and profound, leaving no clue about what he was thinking.
He just took out a brand new booklet, writing things no one could understand.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind blew, and suddenly a thousand figures appeared in front of Chen Xun. Qing Li and Qing Wan stood at the forefront, with their clansmen behind them.
This group was the strongest thousand from their island, all at the Elemental Infant phase.
"Greetings, factory owner!"
...
With a loud thud, a thousand people knelt down simultaneously, speaking in unison.
Qing Li had already told them about this senior's abilities, and more importantly, they saw the changes in Qing Li and Qing Wan.
As immortal slaves, their status was low, and their strength even lower. In the grand world, the Elemental Infant phase was insignificant, and other forces considered them a waste of resources.
Loyal people were not lacking, and they seemed to have no value.
But Qing Li and Qing Wan's words ignited hope in their hearts, even the possibility of shedding their immortal slave status and reestablishing their race.
"No need for formalities."
Chen Xun raised his hand, his eyes calm and unruffled, "Follow Qing Li and Qing Wan for now. The rules on Trash Island are simple. If you do well, you can bring all your clansmen."
"Thank you, factory owner!"
Joy and reverence filled the eyes of the crowd. They had been informed of these rules upon arrival, and they were surprisingly easy.
Qing Li and Qing Wan slightly raised their heads, their expressions shaken as they looked at the factory owner.
Why did it feel like the factory owner's demeanor had changed, carrying a different kind of aloofness, not as approachable as before?
Especially the black and white patterns between his eyebrows and on his clothes, which filled them with an indescribable fear.
"Go, gather information on the other four trash islands. Don't waste the resources there."
"Yes."
The crowd rose, Qing Li and Qing Wan understanding Chen Xun's intention to bring all the trash islands under the garbage recycling plant's control.
As soon as the words fell, everyone respectfully left, not daring to disturb Chen Xun, who seemed unwilling to speak further.
The waves crashed one after another, the sound of the sea wind howling like thunder, creating a grand scene.
Chen Xun leaned back in his chair, his fingers brushing his cheek, eyes lost in thought, quietly listening to the sea, as if the stronger the storm, the more it calmed his heart.
At this moment, the sound of the waves, the scenery, the trash, everything within a few miles seemed to disappear.
It was as if only the solitary figure watching the sea remained, his aura growing colder and deeper.
In the distant sky, Qing Li and Qing Wan's bodies trembled, turning their heads in shock to look at the figure sitting by the shore.
The thousand clansmen also looked slightly uncomfortable, suddenly feeling as if a part of their hearts was empty, a shadow of death creeping over them...
"Qing... Qing Li."
"Let's go..."
Qing Li swallowed hard, "It's not directed at us, no need to worry."
Qing Wan nodded absentmindedly, her expression dazed. For the first time in a hundred years, she felt the factory owner was so terrifying and unfamiliar.
They dared not linger, quickly disappearing from the scene.
...
Trash Island was still bustling, now starting to purchase discarded talismans, significantly increasing their spirit stone income.
But today, in the garbage recycling plant, Little Chi was unusually silent.
Gu Lisheng followed behind, cautiously sorting things, not daring to breathe loudly.
Song Heng didn't go treasure hunting today but stayed by Little Chi's side: "Brother Dog, this Gu Lisheng kid is not honest, for millions of years..."
"Alright, Fatty, stop stirring things up."
Little Chi stacked the waste of the Great Desolate Black God Crystal in one place, speaking coldly, "Brother Xun has prepared a large number of Qi-Enhancing Pills for breakthroughs, focus on doing something useful."
Song Heng's expression turned a bit horrified upon hearing Brother Xun's name.
He dared to joke with Rengar, but he wouldn't dare touch this one, not on the same level.
Gu Lisheng also remained silent, not daring to put on airs in front of this one, knowing he'd be beaten to death.
But they were both puzzled, feeling that Brother Dog seemed different today, cold and no longer lewd.
Song Heng's small eyes turned, and he smiled slyly, "Brother Dog, did someone offend you? I can prepare an immortal tomb for them."
"Unity, or perhaps above, Fatty, can you handle it?"
"What?!"
Song Heng's small eyes widened, his body trembling, "Brother Dog, I was just invaded by a heart demon, speaking nonsense. Ancestors above, may the cause and effect not fall on me, but on you!"
As he finished speaking, he hurriedly performed a ritual, muttering incantations, knowing that discussing a strong person above Unity was not to be taken lightly.
Gu Lisheng sneered coldly, throwing the waste on the ground with a thud, "Brother Dog, does a mere Unity need you to act? Wait until my millions of troops..."
But before he could finish, a powerful aura locked onto him, cutting his words short.
"Fatty, gang up on him, I can't take it anymore!!"
Little Chi growled, eager to vent, his body starting to swell, "Attack!!"
"Brother Dog, no problem, the desolate mountain tomb is ready!"
Song Heng held a stick of incense, letting out an excited shriek, "Lisheng, do you want to explore the immortal tomb, your own!"
"What?!!"
Gu Lisheng's eyes bulged, filled with disbelief as a giant paw came crashing down, making him scream, "Ah!!!"
A terrifying scream echoed from the garbage recycling plant, causing the brows of the people from the Online Store to twitch.
Even Mo Fuyang turned away, nodding in approval: Well done, Gu Lisheng never spoke a word of truth, even trying to deceive him once.
An hour later.
Little Chi let out a long breath, feeling less stifled than ever.
Finally, he understood why Brother Xun and Brother Bull enjoyed beating him so much; it was truly satisfying.
Song Heng stood aside, laughing wildly, feeling triumphant for avenging last night's suppression.
Gu Lisheng lay helplessly on the ground, occasionally twitching, his blood vessels blocked from the beating, risking deviation.
Song Heng hummed a tune as he walked past, accidentally letting out a fart, filling the air with a stench.
Gu Lisheng rolled his eyes from the smell, fainting, the stench like the last straw breaking the camel's back.
Little Chi felt completely refreshed, his thoughts drifting to Sister Crane, who hadn't said a word upon her return, nor returned to the thatched hut, but went to the flower field.
His eyes showed a hint of worry; last night, she was in the worst condition.
