"There’s a problem, the sense of danger from the ’Foresight’ kicked in!" The thought erged in Gu Shanhai’s mind.
He then gritted his teeth, snatched the Gatling gun from Xiang Ting’s grasp and tossed it into his portable laboratory, and went on to snatch the ammunition belt and grenades from the other’s waist.
But as there was no ti to spare, he only managed to grab a ager amount.
Only three bullets and one grenade.
However, it was enough for him. Having taken these, he turned and fled.
Though killing was convenient, he noticed that soone was pursuing him. He didn’t want to gamble on whether the tracker was from Xiang Ting’s power group. If so, they were bound to chase after him for killing one of their own. On the other hand, if he didn’t kill the assailant, they were more likely to focus on rescuing Xiang Ting.
Although there was a small chance they would still pursue him, he didn’t want to take the risk or waste ti.
Sure enough, after Gu Shanhai left, they didn’t co after him. It seed Xiang Ting’s cultivation technique of ’Foresight’ had brought about so good karma; soone ca to rescue him.
Judging by how Xiang Ting managed to live to nearly ninety years old and could still spray Gu Shanhai with a Gatling gun, he was certainly no fool like Xiang Fang who acted recklessly.
Were it not for being implicated by the ne’er-do-well Xiang Fang, he probably wouldn’t have fallen into this predicant.
However, Gu Shanhai felt no sympathy for Xiang Ting. In others’ eyes, he might be a great benefactor, but when his life was at stake, Gu Shanhai couldn’t care less about what kind of person he was.
"Xiang Ting isn’t just an imperial court official, he could also be an Elder or a highly-ranked Elder in one of the major cultivation sects."
"So, will a bounty be issued for soon?"
"This... could be an opportunity to take advantage of?"
"But no, forget it, I won’t get greedy. I’ll find a place to study the firearms and artillery I have, acquire so more cannon-type weapons, and then leave."
Gu Shanhai wanted to exploit this world, naturally because this world’s firearms had rged with the cultivation system, surpassing ordinary weapons by far.
He possessed the ’Foresight’ Cultivation Technique, which would allow him to analyze and integrate with his own system more smoothly.
At this point, he understood that the ’Foresight’ Cultivation Technique, in this world, was not so low-end cultivation thod – at the very least, it was the foundation of major sect inheritance.
Above that, there could be even more specialized cultivation techniques to amplify firearms or more formidable Qi Refining thods, but such secret techniques were beyond his reach.
At this mont, Gu Shanhai understood why Xiang Fang didn’t use spells before, because... spells had likely fallen into decline.
After running for about ten kiloters, Gu Shanhai finally stopped to rest. The lack of pursuit ant he was temporarily safe.
"I should have escaped by now, but where to find a cannon? Surely not Fengtai Village." Gu Shanhai pondered for a while. He wasn’t familiar with this place, and with the intense fighting in nearby Fengtai Village, wandering around might lead him into trouble, especially since he had already made enemies. He needed a plan.
Suddenly, it seed like he was being watched, a faint, almost imperceptible sensation.
"Damn it, I need to reach the Qi Refining Second Level soon. Otherwise, I can’t fully utilize the effects of ’Foresight’." Gu Shanhai guessed that sothing like divination or causal deduction was trying to track him down, which his instinct from ’Foresight’ had detected.
However, as he had only practiced ’Foresight’ for a month, even with the enhancent from Yunling Technique and Child Skill and his uncanny True Spirit proficiency, there were fundantal rules to follow. His body couldn’t handle a sudden leap to great power, so at best, he had only just begun to grasp ’Foresight.’
Actually, just beginning was enough for now; at least he knew that soone had their sights on him.
"This system is strong in everything but direct combat..." Gu Shanhai complained, then promptly decided to move locations.
It was unlikely that the other party could pinpoint his exact location; at best, they had a rough idea because his ’Foresight’ granted him so ability to mislead and shield against their predictions.
"So I must turn the tables. Otherwise... I could infiltrate their sect and pillage for a bit..."
"Not yet, I need them to make the first mistake."
Gu Shanhai wished to proceed cautiously with cause and effect, but they had co to him – what else could he do?
If he didn’t strike back, he was finished.
As for what ca next? The enemy was after his life, so surely he couldn’t sit by and wait for death. When push ca to shove, consequences be damned.
It wasn’t that he was a coward; he simply didn’t provoke trouble. But he wasn’t afraid of it either, especially since they had provoked him first.
"Wait for them to attempt an assassination, then find a way to eradicate them completely." Gu Shanhai loathed the idea of killing the small fry only for the big shots to co after him.
Hence, he decided to wipe them all out, family and all, and he vaguely felt that with the vacancy for the Mountain God position, the world had begun to descend into chaos, making it feel like he was facing a calamity again, though it was just the initial signs.
This thought sent a shiver down his spine.
But accordingly, it was also a great opportunity. If he could break through the catastrophe, he would make a fortune. Gu Shanhai had once gone through sothing similar. His mory wasn’t complete, but he knew he had hidden deep enough to avoid it, missing out on the benefits those who fought received, but also managing to gain sothing.
"If this truly is a period of calamity, that would explain the mountain ghost from a thousand years ago – it might have undergone a calamity too."
In worlds associated with karma and destiny, such periods of calamity are common; they can last centuries or just a few years.
The duration is uncertain, but the severity of the ordeals is always trendous, essentially resulting in a great reshuffle.
"I still need confirmation, but during a calamity, karma and destiny beco chaotic. There are no signs yet, but if that’s the case, then I won’t hold back."
Gu Shanhai’s plan was simple: he wouldn’t involve others, just target the forces Xiang Ting belonged to.
He would loot them and then leave. Cultivation? After robbing these people who offended him, he would consider it.
"So I need a good person to help . After several diversions, they will be able to pinpoint my position, and I can set a trap to capture them alive."
He was certain that whoever ca would be neither nurous nor powerful. If they had such abilities, they would be vying for the position of the Mountain God instead of chasing him. It was more likely that Xiang Ting would bring a few juniors, not the core strength of their forces.
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