I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 426 - 41: Manager of the Island (Part 3)

Gu Mo blinked and reached out a hand... Was this really not a big deal?

Naoki extended both her hands and directly grasped his wrist. He only felt a warmth, and then his eyes slightly narrowed, because he realized that between him and the shrine maiden in front of him... No, it should be said with her true form behind her, a great cauldron, a profound connection suddenly appeared.

It was like a connection established on a soul level, perceivable in the specific aspects of spirit and perception.

That was the source of the island's spiritual power, connecting to the core of Penglai Island's earth vein. At this moment, man and land unified, and his perception seemed to spread quickly along the earth vein's magnetic field in all directions... He could see everything on Penglai Island, including the towering mountains, imposing forests, tranquil lakes, and so on, every corner.

The birds in the forest were sound asleep...

Dew slowly slid off the leaves...

The insects on a summer night made a monotonous but cheerful chirping...

And various movements of the many lurking demons and specters, including the demons haunting the dark corners of the mountainous and river areas, even deep in the earth's abyss...

Everything on the island was clearly visible, although it was just perception without any strong power enhancement like effects. At most, he felt that he seemed to be able to draw abundant energy near the Clanging Cauldron or directly invoke the flame within the Great Cauldron.

At the same time, familiar harsh static noise echoed in his ears, as if electrical currents were rushing through his cerebral cortex, interspersed with barely distinguishable fragments amidst the meaningless disarray—"Player sig... Detected... Condition... %￥#@&... Sizzle... Confirm current choice as home, currently possessing one vacant slot..."

"This is..."

Gu Mo paused for a moment, suddenly recalling the seemingly underwhelming homeland and territory gameplay in the fool's system. However, because he hadn't acquired any territory after Lushan City, even if only temporary ownership, this gameplay lacked a sense of presence.

Moreover, the subsequent acquisition of "Peach Blossom Spring" or "Dream City" was technically not a real territory, as their essence was a special high-level item. Probably for this reason, the related prompt was not triggered.

As for now, it seems Penglai Island finally met the system's condition requirements?

"I can let the Clanging Cauldron acknowledge you as master, and now... the position of Penglai Island's Manager is yours." Unaware of what she brought to the other party, Naoki released the grasp on Gu Mo's hands and softly spoke. Her eyes carried a trace of reluctance but more so a feeling of relief.

Penglai Island was no longer the warm and peaceful haven where humans and demons coexisted harmoniously. Now she was the only one left; therefore, there was no need to hold on to the past. Solving the historical urgency with this offer was most important.

"Is this the solution?"

Kikyo couldn't help but frown and ask, seeming somewhat doubtful.

Getting the Clanging Cauldron's recognition on the current Penglai Island and becoming the island's manager... was it limited to this era? After returning to the past, what assistance could it offer? Would Penglai Island of the past also sync with the future management privileges?

"I only know it's like this..." Naoki looked at the shrine maiden, smiling as she seriously replied.

Kikyo looked towards Gu Mo, seeing him raise his hand, half-closing his eyes as if in deep thought, "Wait a minute, let me sort this out first..."

This time was different from the last in Lushan City, seemingly because he had gained the Clanging Cauldron's recognition, officially acquiring ownership of this Spiritual Land. The system prompt allowed the choice to unlock it as a home, possibly permanently, unlike the temporary agency like in Lushan City.

In other words, it was a reward that could be taken out of this instance.

But it wasn't unconditional. The prerequisite was not only needing to obtain some meaning of land ownership, but it also required a fee... three Golden Keys.

He couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. The final scene settlement in Kaguya only provided two Golden Keys. Adding to his previous reserves, he only had four Golden Keys in total. However, now, they intended to charge him three Golden Keys as a handling fee...

But strictly speaking, it was absolutely worth it. The entire Penglai Island, with its size and ecology, including the relics of immortals, rich spiritual qi cultivation conditions, as well as the Clanging Cauldron, Time Barrier, etc., all together, were excellent resources worth investing three Golden Keys to obtain.

Almost without any hesitation, Gu Mo had already made up his mind.

"Wait a bit, let me handle some minor issues..."

He looked up at the front, where a quite large mirror appeared in the air. This was a result manifested by Projection Magic quickly sketching out contours, something he was now adept at doing, completing the projection with just a thought.

"..."

"..."

The two shrine maidens quietly and curiously watched the scene before them, unsure of what he was doing because all they could see was a normal mirror reflection.

Soon, necessary operations were completed through the mirror. Gu Mo watched as three Golden Keys were directly deducted from his funds, taking a deep breath, filled with anticipation... waiting... waiting... but after more than a minute, nothing happened.

Hmm? Was that it?

Gu Mo's expression slightly froze. He tried to open the home page, discovering that the management panel composed of various data of the island had already emerged.

"Is it done?" Kikyo, who had been patiently waiting, casually asked.

"Yes, it should be done..." Nodding slightly uncertain, Gu Mo reached out to remove the mirror, and the illusion instantly vanished, dissipating into the air. He had thought something significant would happen next, or the entire Penglai Island might transform into a portable space or something.

But now it seemed, evidently not... As for what was really going on, he still wasn't sure yet, only able to slowly explore later.

The only confirmed thing was that he was indeed now Penglai Island's Manager.

"Do you think it's feasible?" the shrine maiden asked, puzzled.

"Shouldn't be a problem. If you want, Kikyo, we can try it right now..." Gu Mo gave a more confident response. Penglai Island itself might not sync other times' privileges, but the dog system was reliable enough. Although there were plenty of pitfalls, it never skimped on the transaction.

Moreover, Naoki only provided this single answer, indicating that it was already adequate.

"Let's wait first..." Kikyo looked directly at him, her gaze serious. "The words you said earlier... what do they mean?"

"Why did you say you couldn't wait until that time?"

"Oh, that..."

Gu Mo chuckled awkwardly; it did seem like he should explain this matter—

"I might be leaving this world soon..."