Chapter 40 (2/2)
The stone recorded the old Demonic Ant’s story when it explored a cave with an expedition back in its younger days. However, The old Demonic Ant was the only one who came out alive. The story was thrilling, but the old Demonic Ant had left out an important detail on purpose. It inherited the Qi Cultivation skills from that cave!
Since it was the only ant alive, whatever it said was assumed to be the truth.
However, Wei Huo knew the truth, and the Demonic Ant that inherited the skills understood what Wei Huo was trying to say right away. All of a sudden, it was thankful that Wei Huo did not know how to speak.
The old Demonic Ant said, “10086, please leave us be. I have something to discuss with this gentleman.”
“Yes, Master!” 10086 exited the room respectfully.
After 10086 left the old Demonic Ant asked eagerly, “Did you find the Qi Cultivation scroll in the cave as well? Quickly, tell me how it went with you!”
Wei Huo pursed his lips. “I speak Mandarin. Can you understand it?”
The Demonic Ant did not have ears and could not hear him. It realized that Wei Huo could not emit scents like normal Demonic Ants.
The old Demonic Ant mumbled, “Who would’ve known that you could come out of that cave alive, that cave was too scary. I’m still feeling terrified now that I’m thinking about it. The monster guarding the place and the traps in the cave were all deadly!”
Wei Huo grabbed the stone and shook it in front of the old Demonic Ant.
The old Demonic Ant was stunned before asking, “Are you saying that I should face my fears head-on and be unafraid of death to improve my skills?”
Wei Huo was speechless. “…”
‘What I’m saying is, take me to that cave!’
The old Demonic Ant had a realization. “Right, I get it now. If I want to extend my life, I have to face my fears head-on and let go of my emotional attachments. Are you saying that I have to learn how to let go?”
Wei Huo was speechless. “…”
‘Can you stop overanalyzing it?’
Wei Huo nearly smashed the stone in rage. He pointed to the cave’s location recorded on the stone, and signaled an advancing move.
The old Demonic Ant was shocked. “Do you mean that I should stay down to earth and take it one step at a time? The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I understand it now. I will do this right from the start. I will refine my Qi Cultivation methods again.”
“Motherf*cker!” Wei Huo kicked the old Demonic Ant in anger.
‘What kind of logic is that? Why was I worried that you’d be a threat to mankind with this level of intelligence?’
The old Demonic Ant landed on a pile of stones, but its body was shielded by its inner Qi. Wei Huo did not exert his full force either, and that was why it was not really hurt. However, the stones that recorded all sorts of information came tumbling down, and the scents were all mixed up. These information-recording stones lost their functions within the blink of an eye.
The old Demonic Ant stood up in anger. “What have you done? You ruined my efforts over the years!”
[1] Strength descriptions of creatures in the online game Guild Wars 2.
[2] Instances are a sub-area in hostile environments in World of Warcraft, often played by a well-trained group of players.