Chapter 17: I Don’t Believe It Unless There Is Written Evidence

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**Volume 1: First Entry into Another World**

**Volume 1: First Entry into Another World**

Zu An chuckled awkwardly, a little guiltily, and said, "Bro, you can't blame me for this, can you?"

"You motherf***er!"

After Plum Blossom Twelve roared, several streams of blood spurted from between his legs. His vision went black, and he fainted again.

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 999!

Zu An thought, "Even with that, the rage points are only 999. It seems this must be everyone's rage point limit."

Suddenly, roars of wild beasts echoed from afar. Zu An hid to the side, noticing some shadowy figures stirring in the distance of the valley ahead. They must be the legendary Ferocious Black Jackals.

Remembering the purpose of his visit, an idea suddenly sparked in his mind.

When Plum Blossom Twelve woke up again and found himself not tied to a tree, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Was everything that had just happened really a dream?

He quickly looked down:

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 233!

Zu An felt a little embarrassed. "I hope I haven't completely ruined this guy," he thought. He then said, "Don't get too agitated. I just bandaged you up. If you tear the wound open again, not even a god could save you."

Plum Blossom Twelve heard a voice from above and quickly looked up. Only then did he realize he was at the bottom of a steep slope, with Zu An crouching above him, looking down. Anger flared in his heart. "You son of a bitch, I'm going to kill you!"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 333!

As he spoke, he charged up the slope. The intense pain from between his legs made his eyes bloodshot.

Unfortunately, just as he managed to reach the top of the slope, he was kicked squarely and sent tumbling back down.

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 28!

"How is that possible!" Plum Blossom Twelve lost his balance and rolled back down. This time, his face was filled with shock. Before, he had thought he was ambushed, but this time he faced his opponent head-on and still lost. Could it be that the other's cultivation level was truly higher than his?

"I advise you to save some strength," Zu An warned. "Otherwise, you won't have any left to deal with the Ferocious Black Jackals later."

"What do you mean?" Plum Blossom Twelve was startled. He suddenly heard low growls coming from nearby. Several Ferocious Black Jackals, drawn by the scent of blood, were circling closer. Only then did he realize he was already in Jackal Valley.

"You motherf***er!"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 367!

He instinctively tried to run towards the top of the slope. Although each Ferocious Black Jackal was only slightly above second-rank in strength, there were six of them right in front of him. Even at his peak, he wouldn't dare provoke them lightly, let alone now, severely wounded.

To his surprise, Zu An was already blocking the path above. "I advise you not to waste your energy," he said. "However, if you help me find 10 dog bezoars, I'll pull you up."

He finally got a clear look at the Ferocious Black Jackals: sharp, large ears, yellowish-brown fur on their bellies similar to that of a Chinese rural dog, but with black backs and faint white stripes.

These creatures looked similar to jackals from his previous life, but their size was comparable to African hyenas. "Indeed, this is a world brimming with vital energy," he thought.

"You son of a bitch, you just said you'd let me go if I answered your questions!" Plum Blossom Twelve's teeth chattered with anger.

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 100!

"I just said I'd consider it," Zu An said, spreading his hands with an innocent expression.

"So, what have you decided?" By then, Plum Blossom Twelve no longer dared to look back at him. Instead, he kept his eyes fixed on the approaching Ferocious Black Jackals, knowing that one should never turn their back on wild beasts, or they would attack immediately.

Zu An replied, "I've finished considering. I decided it would be a shame to just kill you, so I've chosen to make full use of your remaining value." He had never seen Ferocious Black Jackals before and didn't know their specific abilities, so it was best to have a reference point to observe them in combat. Plum Blossom Twelve was the perfect candidate.

Plum Blossom Twelve: "..."

"What sin did I commit in my past life to provoke such a shameless person?"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 666!

Looking at the rage points in the background, Zu An sighed. "As expected, you have to farm dungeons to get these rage points. They're racking up much faster than with that girl, Chu Huanzhao."

"Life is still very precious," Zu An said, trying to persuade him earnestly so he would cooperate with the "experiment". "Even if that thing down there is gone, there are other joys in life. It's not just about what's in your pants." He couldn't let Plum Blossom Twelve lose all hope, or he might just give up. After a moment's thought, he added, "How about this: if you can get one dog bezoar, I'll pull you up."

Hearing this, Plum Blossom Twelve was indeed tempted, but then he remembered the other party's earlier deception:

"I don't believe you, unless you give me a written agreement."

He was practically in tears.

"Where am I going to find paper now?" Zu An thought for a moment, then said, "How about this: I swear, if I go back on my word, may I be... uh, no, may I be impotent for three days."

Zu An thought, "Anyway, this body already has that problem. Even if that Divine Doctor Ji is amazing, he couldn't possibly cure him in just a few days, right? Why does saying this make me want to cry?"

Plum Blossom Twelve's heart leaped with joy. Oaths in this world, like written contracts, possessed an unbreakable magic; to violate them would invite divine retribution. Since the other party dared to swear, it proved he was truly sincere. But the duration...

"No, you have to swear to be impotent for life if you break the oath!"

Zu An immediately grew angry. "You son of a bitch, my wife is so beautiful, isn't three days of being unable to touch her sincere enough? Seven days at most, no more."

Plum Blossom Twelve considered this and agreed. If he had a wife as beautiful and exquisite as the eldest young lady of the Chu family, he'd probably never leave the bed. A seven-day impotence oath was indeed harsh enough. But he had no idea that Zu An couldn't even enter the Chu young lady's door in the first place.

"Alright, it's a deal!"

With that, he became fully alert. If he only had to retrieve one dog bezoar, he wasn't without a chance. Once back in the city, he would have his adoptive father and the other twelve brothers avenge him. He would definitely tear this guy into a million pieces!

To climb step by step from the bottom of a gang to the position of one of the Thirteen Protectors, one had to be ruthless and resolute. He casually tore off a sleeve and tied it around the wound between his legs, his eyes filled with viciousness and gloom.

The Ferocious Black Jackals were clearly growing impatient. They finally launched their attack: three charged him from the front, while the other three circled around to his back.

From the top of the slope, Zu An watched with secret apprehension. These creatures were incredibly agile and seemed to have extremely tough hides. Plum Blossom Twelve, after all, was a second-rank, third-stage cultivator; a single punch from him could break an ordinary tree. Yet, these jackals merely whined twice and acted as if nothing had happened.

"You son of a bitch, you want me to collect dog bezoars for you, but at least give me back my blade!" Plum Blossom Twelve had just punched away one Ferocious Black Jackal and immediately had to turn to protect his backside, looking utterly pathetic.

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 187!

"Catch!" Zu An threw his saber down. At this point, he wasn't worried about the other party coming up with the blade, as Plum Blossom Twelve was surrounded by six Ferocious Black Jackals and had no chance of escape.

Plum Blossom Twelve's ability to climb from the bottom of the gang to the position of one of the Thirteen Protectors clearly showed he had endured countless trials of blood and fire. While his moves weren't particularly subtle, each one was highly practical.

He protected his vital points, risking minor injuries to gain opportunities to severely wound the Ferocious Black Jackals.

"So the Ferocious Black Jackals' weak point is their waist," he observed. He watched Plum Blossom Twelve have many chances to strike the jackals' heads but never took them, instead always looking for an opportunity to stab them in the flank.

After all, these Ferocious Black Jackals possessed little intelligence. With their strength, they could have easily overwhelmed Plum Blossom Twelve by swarming him. But instinct drove them to constantly circle behind their target, aiming for his backside.

Plum Blossom Twelve exploited this. Despite his severe injuries, he managed to kill all six Ferocious Black Jackals. However, he was in no better shape; his body was covered in bite marks from the jackals, and he didn't even have the strength to stand, sitting on the ground, gasping for breath.

"Pull me up quickly!" Plum Blossom Twelve urged. Just before it died, one of the Ferocious Black Jackals had whimpered, clearly alerting its companions. Soon, more jackals would arrive, drawn by the commotion.

"But you haven't fulfilled our agreement yet. You haven't found a dog bezoar," Zu An said, still crouching above.

"You motherf***er!"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 78!

Plum Blossom Twelve cursed under his breath, but he didn't dare waste time. He quickly propped himself up and cut open the bellies of several Ferocious Black Jackals. The intense stench almost made him vomit, but he forced himself to endure it, searching inside their stomachs.

Finally, he felt a spherical object and was overjoyed. "Hahaha, I found it, I found it!"

However, the strong scent of blood acted like a beacon, attracting more Ferocious Black Jackals. The one leading the pack was noticeably larger than the others, clearly the leader of the group.

"Hurry and pull me up," Plum Blossom Twelve urged, panicking.

Zu An, however, was in no hurry. He calmly said, "First, throw the dog bezoar up here."

"No way. What if I throw it up first and you go back on your word?" Plum Blossom Twelve wasn't stupid; of course, he was unwilling.

Zu An said, "Are you questioning my character? Didn't I just swear an oath? Hurry and throw it up. If you delay any longer, those Ferocious Black Jackals will be here."

In truth, the Ferocious Black Jackals were already charging towards them and would arrive in less than a minute. Plum Blossom Twelve knew he had no strength left to fight. Left with no choice, he tossed the dog bezoar up first.

"Pull me up quickly!"

Zu An put the dog bezoar into a prepared pouch. Only then did he slowly take out a rope—the same one he had used to tie Plum Blossom Twelve earlier—and tossed one end down. "Catch it yourself," he said.

Plum Blossom Twelve reached out several times but found that the rope was still several meters away from him. He was both shocked and enraged. "Are you messing with me?"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 144!

"Oh dear," Zu An said, feigning surprise. "The rope is only this long. What can I do? Who told you not to bring a longer rope?"

Plum Blossom Twelve was practically fuming. "Can't you just come down a little, damn it?"

Rage points from Plum Blossom Twelve: 500!

Zu An shook his head. "I'm afraid of the Ferocious Black Jackals too. What if I slip and fall down accidentally?"

At this point, how could Plum Blossom Twelve not realize that the other party had no intention of saving him? "You swore an oath! Do you know what the consequences of breaking an oath are?"

Zu An shrugged and spread his hands. "I only swore to pull you up; I didn't say I'd successfully pull you up. I already did my part; you just couldn't reach the rope. Is that my fault?"

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I have something to do today, so the second update might be a bit late.

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