Xiang Yu used his sword to lift it up, and the flesh on it fell off automatically, without a speck of dirt sticking to it.
"Xiang Yu, let's dig around some more and see if there's anything good down there." Hao Jiu thought to himself, "That's a good idea. That black dragon treated Liu Ji quite well. The necklace can be used for self-defense. I wonder what the jade pendant is for."
Xiang Yu frowned, but did not refuse Hao Jiu's suggestion. If he hadn't accidentally seen that little bit of reflection, he would have missed this treasure.
However, after rummaging around for a while, there was nothing but disgusting filth. Liu Ji's corpse, which had been lumped together, was completely separated.
But to others, this scene was clearly Xiang Yu whipping the corpse to vent his anger, which was extremely cruel. But no one thought it was wrong. After Xiang Yu committed suicide, wasn't he also dismembered?
"This humble general Zhao Li pays his respects to King Xiang!" Zhao Li bowed deeply, but almost vomited after just one glance at Liu Ji's scattered corpse. He thought to himself that King Xiang indeed harbored deep resentment towards Liu Ji, wanting to tear him to pieces after killing him.
"We pay our respects to King Xiang!" The generals and soldiers of Dongyuan all felt genuine awe for Xiang Yu, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they worshipped him.
I've always heard rumors about gods and immortals, but now that the real gods are right before my eyes, resurrected from the dead and invincible under heaven, how can they not feel awe and reverence?
"My lord." Han Xin bowed respectfully.
Xiang Yu threw away the bronze sword, glanced at the crowd, and then said loudly:
"All soldiers, rise! The scourge Liu Ji is dead, and the world should be at peace. Han Xin, in the name of the Overlord God, proclaims to the world that all lords cease hostilities and cease fighting. Any differences can be resolved through negotiation, allowing the people to recuperate and thrive. And all should honor me, the Overlord God, as the ruler of the world, thus ushering in an era of peace and prosperity! Anyone who disobeys will be punished by the gods!"
After Xiang Yu finished speaking, he jumped up, and his black horse, adorned with its new, stylish gear, swooped down and caught him precisely, then hovered in mid-air.
"We respectfully obey the divine command of the Overlord!" Upon seeing this, everyone knelt down and prostrated themselves.
"If you cannot bring peace to the world and wish to request my personal intervention, then send Han Xin to Zhongshan in Jiangdong..."
Chirp!
The black horse suddenly accelerated and disappeared into the horizon, and the crowd, unable to contain their shock and excitement, cheered.
"The world is at peace! A prosperous and peaceful era has arrived!"
"Long live the Overlord God!"
...
Han Xin smiled slightly. He was not worried at all that the world could not be pacified, because Lü Zhi was already Xiang Yu's woman.
The words Xiang Yu spoke before leaving undoubtedly placed Han Xin in the position of a close advisor to a god.
At least among those present today, none dared to underestimate Han Xin.
If Empress Lü were capable, she would surely restore Han Xin's title of King of Chu after the new king ascends the throne.
As long as we can cling to Xiang Yu's coattails, we'll have nothing to worry about!
Xiang Yu and Hao Jiu didn't care what Han Xin was thinking. They were sure that even if Han Xin couldn't handle it, they could definitely handle Lü Zhi.
Given Empress Lü's ruthlessness, most of Liu Ji's descendants, except for his biological son Liu Ying, would probably have been eliminated, especially those who had already been granted the title of king.
In any case, the matter of the fifth dimension is basically completed, and it's time to move on to the next dimension.
"God of Wine, shall we go to the third plane to rescue Zhongli Mei?" Xiang Yu had been thinking about this matter.
Hao Jiu laughed heartily, “King Xiang, there’s no need to rush. We’ve had such a smooth time this time, and we still have plenty of time. Why don’t we send that precious necklace back to Yu Ji first, and then head to the fourth plane?”
"Why the fourth plane?" Xiang Yu was puzzled. Wasn't it all the same which plane he went to?
"Because Liu Ji of the fifth dimension already has this precious necklace, if the fourth dimension also has it, then it will be difficult to fight."
Don't ever tell me that Xiang Yu wanted to bungee jump down from a great height to kill Liu Ji. I would never agree to that, my heart isn't strong!
Xiang Yu, you need to change your impulsive and adventurous ways. We can win if we play it safe. Why take risks?
Besides, after exploring these planes, we know that the fourth plane is relatively easy to deal with and won't take much time.
"I promise I'll go to the third plane as soon as I've dealt with the fourth plane. If I'm late, I'm willing to be punished. Does King Xiang believe me?" Hao Jiu had already planned the order of his time travels to maximize his benefits while minimizing his risks.
"I naturally believe him, so let the God of Wine arrange this matter." Xiang Yu had always been grateful to Hao Jiu, so as long as it wasn't something he found particularly unacceptable, Xiang Yu was willing to listen to his advice.
"Ah~ that's right. Let's hurry home. Yu Ji will definitely like this necklace if she sees it. But Xiang Yu should find some clean water to wash off the bloodstains, and it's best not to tell Yu Ji that it was found in Liu Ji's pile of body parts," Hao Jiu suggested.
Xiang Yu was slightly taken aback, then said with relief, "What the God of Wine says is absolutely right."
Hao Jiu finally breathed a sigh of relief after persuading Xiang Yu. Then he opened the God's Shop and searched for the necklace and jade pendant to see their value, but unexpectedly, he couldn't find them.
It was only then that Hao Jiu remembered that the items seized from the Black Dragon, including the Dragon Ball and the small blue pill, were not sold in the God's Shop. So where did the Black Dragon buy them from?
Moreover, there was something that Hao Jiu had always found strange: why didn't Heilong buy Liu Ji any healing medicine or stamina potions?
If Liu Ji had such a magical shield during the final battle in the main plane, it would have been difficult for Xiang Yu to kill him with ordinary weapons.
If this thing is very expensive, then even when Liu Ji's life was at stake, Black Dragon was reluctant to part with it. Why is he willing to part with it now?
There's definitely something wrong here!
Chapter 149 The Gift
Many things in the system world were novel to Hao Jiu, a novice system, and the information was clearly unequal; the black dragon knew far more than he did.
Hao Jiu thought it might be related to his failure to complete the beginner tasks, but he couldn't be completely sure.
I forgot about this when I met the God of the System last time, and I also forgot about the host's upgrade. I'm completely clueless about it now, and I can only take it one step at a time and feel my way across the river.
Hao Jiu closed the God's Shop, and then tested the function of the jade pendant with Xiang Yu. It had neither attack nor defense capabilities, but it did feel somewhat warm to the touch.
Both Xiang Yu and Hao Jiu could see the energy contained in the jade pendant, so its purpose was definitely not for keeping warm.
Therefore, Hao Jiu kept Xiang Yu carrying it, hoping to determine the function of the jade pendant through his feelings.
However, Hao Jiu probably had some guesses. He had mentioned immortality when he wanted to bind Liu Ji, so even if Liu Ji hadn't mentioned immortality to the Black Dragon before, from that moment on, Liu Ji would definitely ask the Black Dragon for something that would allow him to live forever.
It is certain that the Black Dragon did not give Liu Ji the opportunity to cultivate immortality, and he probably could not cultivate immortality anyway, so he must have relied on elixirs or some kind of magic treasure that could prolong life.
For example, in cultivation worlds, there is a low-level magical artifact that can gather spiritual energy. People living in places with abundant spiritual energy will naturally have a longer lifespan.
Hao Jiu had seen the prices of these items in the God's Shop. The elixirs that increased lifespan were extremely expensive, while the magical artifacts that gathered spiritual energy were cheap, but in this low-level plane where spiritual energy was nearly depleted, they wouldn't have much effect.
Therefore, the most effective magic items for prolonging life must be consumables that possess their own spiritual energy, such as spirit stones and spirit jade that contain spiritual energy in cultivation worlds.
This jade pendant, no matter how Hao Jiu looked at it, seemed to be carved from spiritual jade. It didn't contain much spiritual energy, but it seemed to be able to directly store energy and recharge itself.
In short, based on Hao Jiu's experience browsing the mall these past few days, items that require energy consumption are not valuable in themselves, but rather expensive because of their future consumption.
Just like modern printers, buying a printer is cheap, but consumables such as ink cartridges are incredibly expensive, almost the same price as the printer itself, making you feel that buying a new printer is more cost-effective than buying ink cartridges.
If this jade pendant is a magical artifact of this kind, then it's a complete rip-off, misusing energy as if it were spiritual energy; the word "wasteful" doesn't even begin to describe it.
If you have the energy to travel to a mid-level plane, the spiritual energy in the air is enough for cultivation. On the contrary, the spiritual energy contained in this small jade pendant is not enough for cultivation to be absorbed for long. It is usually used to replenish mana in case of emergency during battle.
However, if one does not use cultivation techniques to absorb the spiritual energy contained in this jade pendant, it will gradually seep out to nourish the body. Wearing it for many years can indeed have a certain health-preserving effect.
Hao Jiu thought about it more and more and felt that the black dragon was fooling Liu Ji. After all, Liu Ji was already so old, he was really old in the host circle, and he didn't seem to have much value to cultivate.
If Liu Ji could truly provide Black Dragon with a massive amount of energy, Black Dragon would never have treated Liu Ji with such a lukewarm attitude.
For the system, there are many ways to make the host immortal, and even rejuvenation is not impossible; it just depends on whether it is worth the investment.
Soon, Xiang Yu and Hao Jiu returned to Fangxian Temple in the main plane.
"This humble Taoist priest respectfully welcomes the great god, King Xiang!" An Qisheng bowed deeply in the secret chamber with a joyful expression.
"Hmm." Xiang Yu stopped his horse, Wuzhui, beside An Qisheng, and then took out the captured jade pendant from his robes. "I present this to the immortal."
"Thank you, great god! Thank you, King Xiang!" An Qisheng accepted the jade pendant as if it were a priceless treasure, his eyes wide with amazement. Indeed, his choice was right; this was truly an incredible stroke of luck!
Hao Jiu clutched her chest and asked, "Why did Xiang Yu give him the jade pendant?"
“Immortal, you deserve a reward for your merit. Besides, didn’t the God of Wine say that this thing can only nourish the body and prolong life, and is not a great treasure?” Xiang Yu said truthfully.
Hao Jiu had a toothache. Even if it wasn't a priceless treasure, it was worth at least a thousand or eight hundred energy points. "Forget it, let's just use it to win people's hearts. Maybe the other Liu Jis have some too. Actually, this jade pendant has other uses, but they're not needed in this plane."
"Next time Xiang Yu sends someone a gift, could you please consult me first? I'm not a stingy person; as long as it's someone worth investing in, I'll certainly agree. It's just a matter of deliberating and discussing how expensive the gift should be."
Xiang Yu smiled slightly, "I understand."
Hao Jiu sighed helplessly. It's really too difficult to be thrifty. Who doesn't want to be generous and spend money like water?
But what can we do when we're in the startup phase, and what can we do when our family has limited resources?
Of course, Hao Jiu now has nearly 50,000 energy points and a few decent loot items. He's very happy and checks the five-figure number on his panel whenever he has a spare moment.
Throughout the journey, Hao Jiu took time to clean up the fragments of the Black Dragon, thoroughly removing useless impurities and searching for usable module fragments.
Just like last time, there was still no intact module, but the poisonous worm was found again. Hao Jiu thus acquired his third throwing knife. If only he could have a few more...
Inside the royal palace, in the main hall.
Yu Ji was absentmindedly wielding a sword, her eyes glancing out the door and at the spot where Xiang Yu usually sat from time to time. But she knew in her heart that Xiang Yu had only left recently and it was impossible for him to return so soon.
Clap clap clap, applause suddenly rang out in the hall.
Yu Ji turned her head, a delighted smile immediately appearing on her face. "Why did King Xiang return so early? Have you finished everything?"
Xiang Yu approached Yu Ji and said, "No, I just finished part of it. Yu, I've come back to give you a gift. I'll be leaving soon to go to the next plane."
"A gift?" Yu Ji smiled sweetly. "What gift is it? Let me see it quickly."
Xiang Yu took out a gemstone necklace from his robes and displayed it to Yu Ji, saying, "This treasure can generate an invisible shield to block attacks..."
"It looks so beautiful! Xiang Yu, please put it on me!" Yu Ji exclaimed excitedly.
"Alright." Xiang Yu then put the necklace around Yu Ji's neck. The large gemstone pendant draped over her chest, making them look very well-matched.
Hao Jiu pursed her lips. It seems that whether in ancient times or modern times, women like these shiny things.
Xiang Yu nodded in satisfaction, intending to take the opportunity to pull Yu Ji into his arms, and then...
Xiang Yu clung to the pale golden energy shield...
"..."
"Haha, let's go, Xiang Yu, let's deal with the other black dragons first." Hao Jiu thought to himself that with this equipment, Yu Ji might be able to put Xiang Yu in a passive position in everything.
Chapter 150 Traveling to the Fourth Dimension Again
After being embraced by Yu Ji for a while and then bidding farewell, Xiang Yu embarked on his journey through time once again.
They had already discovered that stamina-enhancing drugs could be taken as fasting pills, so they wouldn't starve even if they didn't eat.