My Divine Beasts Are Really Not Evil Gods

Chapter 74: Master of Truth

Lu Yu had no idea how much psychological trauma his kind act of helping Huang Tiantian get a larger commission had caused her.

But even if he knew, he wouldn't have cared.

An ultimate workaholic like her had a resilient personality and wouldn't be defeated by such a small thing. He figured she'd quickly return to her work mode.

The next time they met, she might even be the top salesperson.

Huang Tiantian hid at home for two days.

After finally confirming that the other party had just acted casually, she breathed a sigh of relief and went back to work, doubling her efforts to out-grind her colleagues until they cried.

Meanwhile, after Lu Yu and Sun Jie parted ways, he knew the other man was in awe of him and wouldn't possibly follow.

But to play it safe, Lu Yu still had Little Mouse perform several Shadow Jumps. Only after ensuring no one was nearby did he change into a black robe, walk into the city, and return home.

The reason he didn't set out immediately was that although the Desolate Ant Mound Mystic Realm wasn't far, it still required a two to three-hour drive.

Walking was too inefficient, so he decided to come back for a Transportation Vehicle and, while he was at it, test the abilities of the Gluttony Cauldron."I'm dying…"

As soon as they got home, Little Mouse poked its head out of his pocket, looking completely drained. It accidentally rolled onto the floor and chose to play dead, waving its small paw weakly.

"Cultivator, aren't you being a bit too cautious? We were far enough away after the third jump, so why did we need a fifth? Little Mouse… almost turned into a dried mouse!"Lu Yu glanced at it and said, "It's better to be safe than sorry."

"I…" Little Mouse was at a loss for words.

Since it was at fault, it had no retort. Finally, it mumbled, "I don't know why, but I kept feeling a strange malice, so my hand trembled.

I know I was wrong this time, I'll be more careful next time. Besides, without my mistake, how could it highlight… oh no, Master's, brilliance and might!"

As it spoke, Little Mouse stood up and did its best to widen its Kazilan Mouse Eyes.

It placed both paws on its head, forming a heart shape, attempting to get away with it by acting cute.

However, Lu Yu wasn't buying it and delivered the final judgment directly:

"There won't be a next time.

I've already customized a series of training plans for you. We'll start when we get back to eliminate this rat-like behavior of yours from the root.

If you can't finish, all your snacks will be confiscated!"

A series of training plans…

And his potato chips would be confiscated!

The mere thought made Little Mouse's scalp tingle. Its future seemed bleak, and it was so scared it ate a few more potato chips.

Beside it, Little Spider extended a finger and poked its puffy cheek.

"Mmph… Never mind, it was my fault.

Big Sister, you don't have to comfort…"

Before Little Mouse could feel touched, it heard Little Spider speak:

"Ying ying!"

'Are you interested in learning about our great savior—the God of Proficiency Panel?'

'You're too lazy now. You need to be reformed.

You must learn to embrace the joy of training!'

Little Spider, wearing its Blindfold, had a serious expression, not joking in the slightest. After getting used to the Proficiency Template, it would feel like ants were crawling all over it if a day went by without grinding.

"…"

Little Mouse was completely petrified, feeling as if it had boarded a pirate ship.

Master was too cautious, and Big Sister was too much of a grinder.

It seemed its dream of a salted fish life was over before it had even begun.

At this thought, it sadly ate two more potato chips, stuffing its cheeks full and channeling its grief and indignation into motivation.

Lu Yu had no time to deal with the depressed Little Mouse. He planned to test the effect of the newly acquired Gluttony Cauldron and add some positive buffs before setting out.

He took a black fish he'd bought earlier from the refrigerator. Little Spider wielded a cleaver, swiftly descaling and gutting it.

Then, he scored and marinated it, sprinkled a pile of seasonings on top, and placed it in the microwave to wait for twenty minutes.

The moment he opened it, a rich aroma filled the air.

"Mmm, Cultivator, don't touch it. Freshly baked food can't be eaten, it'll burn your mouth.

Let me test it for poison for you…"

It wasn't that Little Mouse thought it was that delicious; it was simply greedy. Just as it was about to extend its little paw, it was slapped away.

"Wait, there's one more step!"

After Lu Yu spoke, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly as he looked at the 【Normal】 Quality tag displayed by the Eye of Truth.

As expected, Good Quality wasn't so easy to achieve; it already involved supernatural power.

He took out the Gluttony Cauldron, opened the lid, and looked down to find that inside wasn't the wall of a pot, but a dense black fog.

It continuously squirmed and expanded within, seemingly connected to the Alternate Dimension stomach of some unknown monster.

Although it was rather bizarre, Lu Yu was long accustomed to the strange phenomena of this world. To him, this actually looked quite pleasing to the eye.

At least in the future, he wouldn't have to worry about the food being too large to fit inside.

Thus, under Little Mouse's shocked gaze, Lu Yu tossed the grilled fish inside.

The lid of the Gluttony Cauldron closed automatically. Countless black runes flowed, and the large mouth on its side opened, emitting a hoarse, deep voice:

"Witnessed by the great Mother River, following the ancient Law of Fate Scale, the transaction is complete.

In exchange, I will randomly take a part of your body. Now, I shall take your head…"

Lu Yu frowned.

He wasn't a Lancer, so why was his luck so terrible, getting such a vital part as his head chosen on the very first try?

Could it be the Taboo Cursed Seal acting up again?

It seemed he could only break the contract!

However, before he could make a move, he heard the Gluttony Cauldron's voice suddenly turn strange, like a glitching TV show, making a distorted, twitching sound:

"Hea… hea… a single strand of hair!?"

The Gluttony Cauldron's voice became sharp and shrill, but with only basic intelligence, it was completely unable to understand what had just happened.

'Looks like the Master of the Gate's side effect reduction to one percent has activated.

Head directly becomes a single strand of hair. This ability is far more terrifying than I imagined.

It seems I can collect more Secret Arts with huge side effects in the future…'

Lu Yu was delighted. If this was the only price, there was no need to break the contract.

After all, too much accumulated Mental Pollution might strengthen the Taboo Cursed Seal.

So, he directly plucked out a strand of hair and handed it over.

The Gluttony Cauldron, however, recoiled like a young bride about to be violated, letting out a scream:

"I don't consent, ahhhhh…"

Although it desperately wanted to refuse, as a Rule-type Secret Treasure, it was forcibly overwritten by the Taboo-level rule of the 【Master of the Gate】.

To give an example, if the Gluttony Cauldron were a cute, pure maiden who only wanted to live happily ever after with her childhood sweetheart, thinking she could only get intimate after marriage.

But one day, a passing Lu 'Yellow Hair' Yu forcibly widened her path. Although her own rules didn't change, someone else now had a Key to open her door at any time.

Furthermore, no bride price was needed, no responsibility was taken; he could just pull up his pants and leave, while the cuckolded party had to meet all sorts of conditions.

The Minotaur God of War gives a thumbs up.

After Lu Yu paid the price of a single strand of hair, the lid opened, and the grilled fish emerged from the black fog.

Its appearance hadn't changed much, but its aroma was several times stronger.

The scent alone was enough to make one's mouth water.

Little Mouse's eyes widened, and it couldn't help but rub them.

Why did it feel like the food was glowing?

Ooh~ A Golden Legendary!

"So this is what Good Quality food is like…"

Lu Yu swallowed, activated his Eye of Truth to check the food's effect, and exclaimed in amazement:

"If I had this ability earlier, I would've been invincible!"