Liu Chen looked around, a bitter feeling rising in his heart. The appearance of the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider not only made his room a mess but also risked attracting the attention of others.
Fortunately, the School dormitory was in a relatively secluded location, and the Family's Gu Masters generally didn't come here. Moreover, it was already late at night, which was why no one had discovered it.
Liu Chen took a deep breath, calming himself down. He began to tidy up the crushed items while pondering the results of this lottery.
"To have drawn a Five-Rank Gu worm belonging to Flower Wine Ascetic, I don't know if my luck is good or bad. Next time, I absolutely cannot open a treasure chest in the room; it's too dangerous," Liu Chen muttered to himself as he tidied up the broken items.
His heart was still pounding violently, as if it would leap out of his throat. This experience made him deeply realize that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, any small oversight could lead to unexpected consequences.
Lying on the bed, Liu Chen's eyes were tightly shut. He appeared to be resting peacefully, but in reality, his heart was in turmoil.
He didn't close his eyes all night, maintaining a high level of vigilance, not missing any sound from outside the room.
Time passed by minute by minute. Finally, the long night gradually faded, and the morning light streamed through the window into the room. Liu Chen confirmed that no one had noticed anything unusual on his side, but by then, he was already physically and mentally exhausted, as if all his strength had been drained.
He forced himself to rally his spirits, roughly wiping his face with his hand, trying to make himself look less haggard. Then, he took a deep breath, slowly sat up from the bed, and walked towards the School.
When he entered the School, the other Gu Master students had already arrived early. Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, and they whispered to each other, discussing the important moment of choosing their Natal Gu that was about to arrive. Liu Chen noticed that a few people there also had dark circles under their eyes, which made him feel a little relieved; at least his own state didn't seem so out of place.
"Today is the day for you to choose your Natal Gu, and this is also the most important step in your journey to Gu Master cultivation," the School Elder stood on the podium, speaking solemnly to the Gu Master apprentices below him. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority.
After speaking, the Elder turned around and, with steady steps, led the way out of the School and walked towards the Gu room next to the School. Seeing this, the other students also got up and followed closely behind the Elder, heading to the Gu room together.
The Gu room had a unique architectural style, with carved beams and painted rafters, appearing extraordinarily magnificent.
Upon reaching the entrance of the Gu room, two Second Rank Gu Master guards stood rigidly there. One of them shouted loudly to the Gu Master apprentices below, "One by one, no loud noises!"
Not long after, the Gu Master apprentices entered the Gu room one after another. They meticulously selected and carefully examined each Gu worm inside.
Some found their favored Gu worm, their faces glowing with excitement and anticipation, and then left the Gu room content.
Liu Chen stood at the end of the line, watching the people in front of him enter and exit the Gu room one by one, feeling a bit anxious. Finally, it was his turn to enter the Gu room. He took a deep breath and stepped inside.
A faint herbal scent permeated the Gu room, and various Gu worms were displayed all around, dazzling the eyes. Liu Chen walked around inside, his gaze sweeping over each Gu worm, but he still couldn't find the Sword Path Gu worm he wanted. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but time was pressing, and he couldn't delay any longer.
So, Liu Chen casually chose a Moonlight Gu from among the many Gu worms. This Gu worm was entirely like a crescent moon jade plaque, emitting a faint, moonlight-like glow. He picked up the Moonlight Gu, felt it tremble slightly in his hand, and then turned and walked out of the Gu room.
After all the Gu Master apprentices had chosen their Gu worms, the School Elder slowly walked in front of everyone. He looked around, gazing at the young and vibrant faces, and said with a smile, "You have all chosen a Gu worm; this is your first step to becoming a Gu Master. Next, I will give you your first assessment—whoever refines their Natal Gu first, I will reward him with twenty primeval stones!"
As soon as the School Elder's words fell, the Gu Master apprentices erupted like a boiling pot, excitedly discussing among themselves. Twenty primeval stones were no small sum for them, and being the first among everyone to refine their Natal Gu was undoubtedly a great honor.
Immediately after, these Gu Master apprentices eagerly rushed back to their rooms, preparing to race against time to refine their Gu worms. They all hoped to complete this assessment as quickly as possible, not only for the twenty primeval stones but also to stand out among everyone.
Liu Chen, like the other Gu Master students, hurried out of the School, but instead of returning to his dormitory, he headed towards the Mountain Village, taking a long detour before returning to the Legacy cave.
He immediately took out the Five-Rank Gu worm from his System backpack, and the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider landed in the cave.
The Gu worm rewarded from the treasure chest would not bear any hostility towards him. Liu Chen reached out and pressed his hand on the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider's sturdy carapace.
Having successfully refined the Innate Sword Embryo Gu before, Liu Chen already had some experience in refining Gu worms. He immediately mobilized the bronze true Qi in his Aperture and began to refine this Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider.
Not long after, the Drunken Butterfly was successfully refined by Liu Chen. Looking at the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider in his hand, a question arose in Liu Chen's mind: "I wonder if this successfully refined Gu worm can still be put into the System backpack?"
With this question, Liu Chen decided to try. He carefully placed the Drunken Butterfly into the System backpack, and the result surprised him—even though the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider had been refined, it could still be put into the backpack. This meant that he could now carry a Five-Rank Gu worm with him, instantly giving him Rank Five combat power.
This Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider was of Rank Five, with extraordinary combat power and extremely swift speed. What made him even more fortunate was that the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider's food was readily available soil, so Liu Chen didn't even need to deliberately prepare food for it.
"Come on, let me test your power!" A glimmer of anticipation flashed in Liu Chen's eyes. He unhesitatingly put the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider into his Aperture, preparing to use the Five-Rank Gu worm's pressure to refine other Gu worms.