Blind Spot
Chapter 256 - 238 heading to Er (Thank you to the wise, brave, and clever Ling San, Alliance Hierarch)

Chapter 256: 238 heading to Er (Thank you to the wise, brave, and clever Ling San, Alliance Hierarch)

The fight between the two was essentially one-sided, with Rainbow Candy beating up Dragon Gate Crane relentlessly.

Although their physical enhancements were almost the same, Rainbow Candy clearly overpowered Dragon Gate Crane in every aspect of skill and experience.

No matter whether it was talent, resources, or effort, she was stronger than her opponent, so the result was not unexpected.

Soon, the test ended. Both of them were out of breath as they separated and walked to the rest area to drink water.

"Has the boss made up his mind? When are we going to Sutan? Qiong An’s leg has already been treated. She’s confirmed her contact with the family and has gone ahead," Rainbow Candy asked, looking at a floating screen beside her.

"The boss will be here in a moment, you can ask him yourself," Da Xiong said.

Click.

No sooner had Li Chengyi’s name been mentioned than he pushed open the door and entered from the left side of the rest area.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting," he said. He had put on another performance today, harvesting fear.

But it was clear that many locals were starting to brace themselves, and the number of those frightened was dwindling again. He was also receiving less fear. Coupled with what he had saved up, it was just enough to push Purple Magnolia into the second stage of evolution.

This second evolution only completed the integration function and provided minimal enhancement. The Flower Language Technique didn’t change, and this stage seemed more like a preparation for further evolution.

Since it was getting difficult to absorb Evil Thoughts in Luo An, he planned to head to Sutan for a change of scenery and a new batch of people to reap.

"Let’s first confirm who’s going to Sutan this time," he said as he glanced over the four people.

Xindela wasn’t there, and his physical condition wasn’t suitable for going out, so he had to choose from the four people present.

"I’ll go," Dragon Gate Crane volunteered.

"I’ll go as well," Rainbow Candy said at the same time. "I’ve been training in firearms and combat for so long; it’s about time to put it to good use."

"If things go smoothly, with Qiong An’s arrangements, we shouldn’t encounter much trouble," Li Chengyi said with a smile.

"And if they don’t?" Dragon Gate Crane asked.

"Then we’ll kill her and investigate ourselves," Li Chengyi replied with a smile.

Everyone involuntarily felt a chill.

"...It’s okay, we’re capable of investigating and stuff. We can’t keep having the boss solve everything while the rest of us just cheer from behind. That’s not good for anyone," Rainbow Candy said nonchalantly.

She clearly saw the situation for what it was.

"Sister Tang... why are you so much stronger than me when everyone has activated their armor? That’s not fair!" Dragon Gate Crane complained, his body aching all over.

"Because you’re dumb," Rainbow Candy laughed. "After activating the Fantasia Floral Armor, I conducted seventy-nine different physical tests and found that the armor enhances the body more quickly when the mind and body are at rest and in a meditative state. Also, being in a natural environment with a lot of greenery also accelerates this enhancement."

"So according to the data, my enhancement should be about thirty percent more than yours. What are you even trying to compete with?"

She looked at Dragon Gate Crane with disdain.

"!!!?" Dragon Gate Crane was struck as if by lightning upon hearing this.

He had awakened and activated his power earlier than Sister Tang, yet...

’Is he really that dumb!?’

The rest burst into light laughter.

Clap clap.

Li Chengyi clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention.

"As it happens, the boss has given me a piece of news. The Noel Group has recently had to redistribute its board seats due to the failure of a plan in our Yi Country," he said.

"What does that have to do with us?" asked Dragon Gate Crane, puzzled.

"Are you stupid? How many people from the Noel Group has the boss taken out!?" Rainbow Candy smacked him on the forehead.

"Yes, my point is that the Noel Group is now too busy fighting over resources internally to care about anything else.

Plus, there are rumors that the location of the Book of Record has been discovered in the Gilgira Desert of Sutan, and several Blind Spot Individuals around the world have already set out to investigate. This news broke about two weeks ago," Li Chengyi explained.

"So it’s not a clue from Dark City...another clue has been uncovered?" Da Xiong guessed.

"Likely so. Sultan Official has also organized an ancient relic exploration event. Anyone who ventures into the Gilgira Desert on an exploration mission and achieves certain results can get a handsome reward," Li Chengyi said.

All this intelligence was passed on to him by Xindela.

"Interesting... It seems that Sultan Official is also hoping someone can find the clues," Rainbow Candy remarked.

"That’s right," Li Chengyi nodded.

He looked at Rainbow Candy and Dragon Gate Crane.

"So, it’s you two who will accompany me?"

"Of course!"

"We won’t hold you back, boss. Don’t worry," they said together.

"Then... tickets for tomorrow morning’s flight, a direct passenger plane to the edge of the Gilgira Desert in Sutan. There’s only one fixed landing spot there—Shalin Slope."

Li Chengyi paused for a moment.

"Tonight is for preparation. Any issues?"

"No issues!"x2.

Li Chengyi glanced at Da Xiong and Xiao Zhong, nodded towards them, and quickly left.

Purple Magnolia had another variant that could absorb the Flowers in Luo An locally, and he intended to fill up before leaving. Once there, filling up on Evil Thoughts, he would be ready to level up again.

Then, the new Divine Flower Position, he intended to leave vacant for now, waiting in case they ran into a Blind Spot and encountered a new exotic flower without any regrets....

Six hours had passed in the blink of an eye.

An international flight had taken off from Luo An, slowly making its way towards Chaoyu, the second-largest self-recycling city in Yi Country.

The number of people headed to Sutan was insufficient, so a stopover in Chaoyu was required to join others for a connecting flight.

Li Chengyi and his two companions were seated in separate cabins and had no opportunity to leave the airport to explore the legendary metropolis of Chaoyu; they swiftly transferred to a larger international flight, embarking on another long haul.

Whoosh.

Pulling up the sunshade, Li Chengyi placed the plastic bag he was holding on his lap and settled into his seat.

The seatbelt automatically popped out from behind, and he buckled it.

From the window, he could vaguely see, within a bright expanse of clouds in the distance, a silver river that was constantly flowing rapidly.

That was Chaoyu City’s famous landmark—the Sky River.

It was an enormous sky port suspended in the air by anti-gravity facilities, regulating all flying units entering and departing from Chaoyu City.

Or perhaps air harbor would be more fitting.

"It’s beautiful, isn’t it?" the bespectacled old lady seated across asked with a slight hint of pride.

"Yes, it is beautiful. Very spectacular..." Li Chengyi nodded earnestly.

"Indeed, the grandeur of Sky River stems from the tremendous industrial production system that Chaoyu City carries," said the old lady seriously.

"Industrial system?" Li Chengyi was taken aback. "What kind of industrial goods does Chaoyu City produce?"

"Of course, there are plenty," she said with a smile.

She looked well-groomed, with shoulder-length black hair that curled slightly at the ends,

her face was lightly made up, reflecting a subtle glow.

Dressed in a gray knitted sweater paired with black slim-fit women’s trousers.

On her ears hung bright pearls with a hint of purple.

It was clear that in her youth, she must have had her good times.

But now, wrinkles had crept up to the corners of her eyes, leaving only faint outlines behind.

"Speaking of the industrial system, Chaoyu City has the Immortal Palace series production chain, which is one of Yi Country’s four major equipment systems. Any module from the Immortal Palace system, once damaged, has to be sent here for repair."

"Immortal Palace system..." Li Chengyi was somewhat unfamiliar with the term.

"Young people often don’t know much about this," the old lady said with a smile, "We locals understand it best."

She deliberately emphasized the word ’locals.’

"Young man, you have a good demeanor and a solid build. You look like you’re from Fengnan, right?"

"Hm? Auntie, your eyes are sharp, that’s pretty accurate!" Li Chengyi was slightly surprised; he was indeed from Fengnan Province and hadn’t expected her to guess it right at a glance.

"Could you help me get my suitcase down?" the old lady asked as she pulled a red carry-on suitcase from beneath the adjacent seat, preparing to place it in the overhead compartment.

"No problem." Li Chengyi lifted the suitcase with one hand and effortlessly stuffed it into the overhead bin, then closed the compartment door.

"Thank you. Speaking of which, when I was young, I spent some time in Fengnan Province. It’s a wonderful place... rich in talented people and spiritual energy, with good air and a pleasant environment. Life there isn’t tiring..." the old lady said with a smile.

"It’s just alright. The pace of life is slow, not comparable to big cities like Chaoyu," said Li Chengyi with a laugh.

This time, only the three of them set out, without bringing anything else, and Zhou Xingtong stayed in the country to handle miscellaneous affairs.

The three spread out among the seats in the economy class, posing as ordinary tourists. This safety arrangement was considered the most secure.

"Mom, are you chatting with strangers again?" A young woman in a pale brown dress with long hair walked over through the aisle, holding two cups of hot water, and sat down beside the old lady.

The girl’s brown hair draped over her shoulders, makeup meticulous, long legs encased in lightweight black stockings with lettering, and a wrist adorned with a coffee-colored gemstone bracelet that looked rather expensive.

"You’ll be there when you squint your eyes. Don’t talk to strangers, okay? It’s dangerous," she muttered to her mother in the local dialect of Chaoyu.

"I’m just chatting casually, no worries," the old lady replied in the same local tongue.

"Listen to me, and you won’t go wrong," the girl said, giving Li Chengyi a covert but wary once-over.

It was like that of a squirrel, freshly emerged from a burrow, holding its tail and full of vigilance.

"Where are Professor Wu and the others? Which seats are they in?" the old lady asked in a whisper.

"They’re in row G35 at the back; they’re all together, which is fine," the girl answered promptly.

"You need to listen to me this time when we go out... Sutan is quite backward; there’s nothing there. Even though we have tour guides to see to everything, we must ensure that our communication devices are operational at all times, so we can directly call the embassy in case of any trouble..."

She prattled on about safety beside her, all in Chaoyu’s local dialect, which Li Chengyi couldn’t understand.

"Dear passengers, we regret to inform you that flight T7762 to Shalin Slope in Sutan has been delayed by half an hour due to weather conditions..."

"Why is there another delay?" the old lady complained.

"It’s always like that in Shalin Slope; flights are frequently delayed because of sandstorms. Don’t worry; we’ll definitely be able to get there today," the girl reassured her. "Once we arrive, no matter the guide, my brother has already arranged everything. We’ll be able to check into the hotel straight away."

"It’d still be better to be with Professor Wu and the others; I feel safer with more people," the old lady expressed her concerns.

"No worries. Yan Ge is very nice. The last time I went with my best friend, he took great care of us. If I hadn’t wanted a more enjoyable trip, I wouldn’t have thought to take you with me this time," the girl explained earnestly.

"Really? I just feel we shouldn’t bother others when we can manage on our own. Why trouble someone if we can solve issues by ourselves?"

"Oh mom, just relax! And by the way, I am looking forward to seeing him," the daughter assured her.

The two continued to murmur and chat softly across the aisle.

Soon, half an hour passed, the plane’s public address system came on again, and the aircraft slowly began to taxi.