Unexpected gains

Xuan Ji took a deep breath, realizing that dwelling on it further would serve no purpose as another pressing matter demanded his attention: looting.

He was in the same location where the righteous cultivator had met his demise, just as in his previous simulation.

Without hesitation, Xuan Ji sprinted to the fallen cultivator's side. The sight of the gory face no longer stirred any emotions within Xu Han. He swiftly retrieved the space bag from the cultivator's belt, wasting no time, and dashed off in a different direction from where the cultivator lay, unlike his previous simulation.

Xuan Ji had an additional plan in mind – to also loot the demonic cultivator. Although the possessions of a demonic cultivator may not be suitable for righteous cultivators, there was still the possibility of finding spirit stones, the valuable resource for his cultivation.

Xuan Ji wasn't concerned about the villagers "checking" the demonic cultivator. In his previous simulation, fear had kept everyone away from the demonic cultivator for almost a day. Furthermore, with the chaos engulfing the village, people had little time to spare to such a person.

However, Xuan Ji knew from experience that other cultivator would be discovered much sooner, as he was seen as savior and people would check on his well-being despite the chaos as it was human nature.

That's why he prioritized looting the righteous cultivator's possessions first.

In his previous simulation, Xuan Ji had missed the opportunity to loot the demonic cultivator due to being preoccupied with cultivation. It was only later that he discovered the villagers had checked on the demonic cultivator after a day, leaving him filled with regret for not seizing the chance earlier.

Xuan Ji moved with astonishing speed that was beyond what one would expect from a four-year-old child. It didn't take him long to reach, the scene of complete destruction, where the area was filled with debris from collapsed buildings.

The sight was horrifying, with lifeless bodies and pools of blood creating a grim picture. Amidst the desolation, the once vibrant street now resembled a scene from hell. Devastation and destruction stretched as far as the eye could see, leaving no trace of life in its wake. And then, amidst the chaos, a particular wreckage caught his attention.

Amidst this wreckage, hidden beneath a pile of charred wood about five feet high, Xuan Ji knew that the demonic cultivator awaited, just as he had learned from the previous simulation.

Without much hesitation, Xuan Ji began to use his tiny hands to remove and throw the woods aside. Although he wasn't a cultivator at the moment, his strength surpassed that of an average middle-aged man by fivefold, making the task relatively easy for him. It was a clear display of the stark difference between a cultivator and a commoner.

Before long, Xuan Ji halted his efforts. He hadn't cleared away all of the debris, but he had uncovered the demonic cultivator's lower body while the upper body remained trapped which was enough.

The sight was not for the light-hearted. The lower body of the demonic cultivator had a gruesome wound, with intestines protruding and a putrid smell of burnt flesh emanating from the deep 3 to 4-inch wound. It was a sight that could make even the strongest stomach turn.

Disgust filled Xuan Ji's eyes as he witnessed the scene, but he didn't dwell on it. He quickly took the space bag from the demonic cultivator's belt, seeing around, making sure that no one was around. Once he was certain of his solitude, he sprinted away towards his house, leaving the grim scene behind.

Soon, Xuan Ji arrived home and settled on his bed, placing two space bags in front of him. He grabbed the space bag from the righteous cultivator and opened it. Inside, he found the familiar contents: a cultivation manual, 2 spirit stones, and 2 healing herbs.

Xuan Ji then turned his attention to the space bag from the demonic cultivator. Opening it, he was taken aback by its contents. The bag held a treasure trove: nearly 25 spirit stones, 2 books, 1 scroll, 1 pill bottle, thin needles measuring about 3 inches in length.

"He was quite wealthy," Xuan Ji exclaimed with excitement, unable to contain his amazement.

Eager to explore further, he first examined the books. Both were cultivation techniques.

The first one was a Medium-grade human-level righteous technique that could aid in reaching Body Tempering Level 5 which he believed the demonic cultivator had taken after killing a cultivator.

The second one, however, was a low-grade demonic technique that utilized human blood for cultivation.

As Xuan Ji carefully studied it, he realized why the demonic cultivator had targeted their village. The demonic cultivator was injured. The cultivator sought to heal its injuries by using the village as blood sacrifice. It also explained why the righteous cultivator, who was one level weaker, could put up a fight against the demonic cultivator.

"Truly a despicable demonic cultivator," Xuan Ji growled between clenched teeth. The sheer brutality of massacring nearly 1000 innocent lives for the sake of his own healing infuriated him.

It was a stark reminder that, in order to avoid becoming mere cannon fodder, he needed to grow stronger.

He didn't think more about it and threw these thoughts from his mind and then moved his attention to next thing which was a scroll.

He picked up the scroll and unraveled it. The scroll detailed the acupuncture points, meridians and other parts of the human body, explaining their functions, workings and techniques which could be used to kill with this knowledge.

Although the knowledge within was vast and somewhat challenging to grasp, Xuan Ji recognized its immense value. If he could master it, it would become a hidden weapon up his sleeve.

As he thought to this, Xuan Ji suddenly shifted his attention to the thin needles and examined them closely. With a hint of realization, he murmured, "The demonic cultivator used this knowledge and these needles for sneak attacks, killing the righteous cultivator." Xuan Ji was really impressed and excited. He couldn't wait to learn it.

Then Xuan Ji checked the pill bottle which contained 4 pills.

"Energy-Focusing Pill" Xuan Ji exclaimed.

The Energy-Focusing Pill, a low-grade human level pill, had the remarkable ability to enhance concentration and focus during cultivation, allowing for better control and utilization of the qi.

He knew that by consuming this pill alongside spirit stones, its effects would be even more potent. A wide grin spread across his face.

He understood that the immense wealth possessed by the demonic cultivator was acquired through the merciless killing and looting of other cultivators.