Blind Spot
Chapter 433: Origin 395 One

Chapter 433: Origin 395 One

Li Chengyi got up and paced around the room, mulling things over.

The Evil Flower had made it very clear that the Flower Language Ability of the Ziwei Flower was only useful to humans.

And the term "human" could loosely refer to many intelligent beings. In terms of self-recognition, anything capable of communication could be called human, including extraterrestrials, beastmen, and so on.

Here, the Power of Language could actually control the mysterious substances around it; did this mean that these substances could possibly be living entities themselves?

Were they life forms with intelligence akin to humans?

Li Chengyi pondered in his heart.

The definition of a human being itself is a synthesis formed by the convergence of the wills of countless cells.

So, it made some sense that these mysterious substances could be controlled by the Flower Language Technique.

’Looking at it this way... the True Qi of this place has deep waters indeed....’

He hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should continue his cultivation.

’If only I could thoroughly research the fundamental origins and composition of these mysterious substances...’

Understanding an unknown substance is a difficult process in itself, requiring observation, testing to discover patterns, summarizing, analyzing, and refining step by step. It’s not something that can be resolved quickly.

Moreover, many things in the Black Sea are beyond comprehension. If these substances also belong to that category, all his efforts would be in vain.

’...Without the exploration and inheritance of predecessors, even when faced with a brand-new power system, I dare not recklessly advance... difficult....’

Fortunately, he soon came to terms with it. Even with science and modern technology, humanity is still groping forward; no one can be one hundred percent certain that the future will definitely be good. So, it’s best to grasp the present first.

As long as the substance was harmless to him, he would use it first.

Immediately, Li Chengyi continued to unleash the Flower Language Technique: Luminescence Force Field to heal the physical injuries caused by his recent frenzied refining of True Qi.

In just two months, he had reached the total volume of True Qi that would normally take six years...

Soon, in not much time, he would reach the level of being able to barely protect himself. By absorbing a large amount of the mysterious substance periodically, he could significantly enhance his True Qi volume each time.

With his mind set, Li Chengyi continued to close his eyes and adjust his state according to the technique.

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Town General’s Mansion.

Xinmeng Town was not large, but the core of it, the Town General’s Mansion, was quite well-built.

The entire Town General’s Mansion occupied nearly a third of the central part of the town.

One could say that from an aerial view, the entire Xinmeng Town looked more like a cluster of residential buildings built around the Town General’s Mansion.

This meant that the construction of the town originally began with the Town General’s Mansion.

Inside the mansion at this moment.

There were small bridges over running water, pavilions by the lake, and even a sizable lake within which grey boats swayed with the wind.

At one end of a canopy boat, two solemn-looking middle-aged men were sitting cross-legged.

One was dressed in a red robe, wearing a golden crown and had the image of a black eagle emblazoned on his back, with a small mustache on his upper lip.

The other had a full face of coarse flesh, wearing a black garment, with eyes like copper bells and messy black hair that fluttered in the wind like a clump of ink-like flames.

"The people from up top are about to arrive. Since you slaughtered those from Huanggu Pavilion before, it seems these wilderness organizations are getting a bit restless," the mustached man said gravely.

"Let them come. The timing is just right. In half a month, I might not be able to hold on anymore. A change of personnel would be just perfect," the man with a face full of coarse flesh said unconcernedly. He was none other than Song Judao, the Town General of Xinmeng Town.

"After searching for so long, only five newcomers have been found. With this record, you won’t accomplish much when you report back," the mustached man shook his head.

"What can I do then? This place is small to begin with. How many Blood types do you expect to come out of such a remote country? It’s already impressive to have a few with Pure Blood," Song Judao retorted with a cold laugh.

When he was sent here, it was because he had offended a superior in the military. Making an achievement was adding difficulty to difficulty. After all, with the small population of Xinmeng Town, the proportion of those awakening Blood types was too low.

"Does Brother Song really plan to return contently and then wait to die in madness and frenzy once the blood poison takes effect?" the mustached man’s Flower Language contained a hint of pity for his colleague.

"With your strength, to end your life in such misery, isn’t that too easy for those deadbeats in power?"

"Brother Dongfang, speak plainly instead of beating around the bush," Song Judao said dissatisfied.

"Why not... leave the military and come to Spirit Wisdom Valley? We are free and unbound, able to kill at will. Even in Madness, slaughtering a few creatures can relieve it. It’s better than living under the Imperial Court’s restraints," the mustached man suggested.

He chuckled. "I’d rather stay in this town, where I’m the supreme ruler. Why would I run off to your wilderness to become a savage? Dongfangling, you really dare to dream?" Song Judao said coldly.

Here, he had food, drink, and people to serve him. When the blood sickness flared up, he could find an excuse to go to the death cells and kill a few people to relieve it.

If that wasn’t enough, there were plenty of subordinates brimming with vitality around him. Finding a pretext to slaughter them was far better than rummaging for blood sustenance in Spirit Wisdom Valley.

"Since Brother Song has his own plans, I won’t say more. But one tree cannot make a forest, and without a response from Huanggu Pavilion, it will surely draw their attention. When that pack of beasts attacks, will Brother Song alone be able to withstand the entire Huanggu Pavilion?" Dongfangling questioned.

"You don’t have to worry about that," Song Judao smiled and offered no explanation.

"Could it be that Brother Song is pinning his hopes on the leaders of the Town Guard? Martial Arts and True Qi do have some effect, but to confront Blood types, even the Latent Phase might not suffice, right?" Dongfangling raised an eyebrow, feeling that he had guessed the other’s thoughts.

"I am well aware. No matter how strong the Martial Arts, the gap with Blood types is vast. To hold off Huanggu Pavilion, I have my own methods," Song Judao did not elaborate.

Spirit Wisdom Valley, he would not visit, Huanggu Pavilion, he also would not obstruct.

When planning to leave, he intended to directly reap the accumulation of these years, eliminate a wave of side effects, absorb the blood qi, and then head for Tushan Country.

He no longer wished to stay in Shaoyin Country, as everything had already been arranged on the other side, and he would make a decisive run for it after setting off a big wave! The Town Guard and his subordinates, who all had decent Martial Arts and True Qi, would serve well as his blood qi reserves. As long as he killed one of them right before the uncontrollable deepening was about to happen, he could swiftly suppress such a change.

This was his real plan.

If they didn’t give him a way to live, they couldn’t blame him for defecting to an enemy state. He would turn and defect!

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Town Guard Mansion.

Arrest officer Wang Yifeng had a grave expression, listening to the reports of the constables searching the town with their apprehended suspects.

Still no significant leads, at this rate, the case of the Lurker with Red Eye Disease would be thrown into the archived files.

Not every case in the world can be solved; having a 20% success rate in solving cases within various jurisdictions is considered an extremely strong record.

The vast majority are below 5%, and many are just concealed and not recorded in the files.

The Town Guard sat in the main seat, listening to the report, his face also looking displeased.

"Suddenly, inexplicably, there is a Lurker in the city, and up to now, this Lurker’s origin is still undetectable. Without the source, we can’t ask the Town General to resolve the matter thoroughly."

"I heard that Cangshi County has already sent someone to replace the current Town General. Maybe we should wait a bit longer; when the new Town General arrives, see if there’s a way to find some clues?" Guo Hu, the deputy Town Guard, said in a deep voice.

"If that source’s Blood Body intends to stay hidden, we can’t force it out. It might be better to watch for changes, as the deputy Town Guard said, and wait for the right moment," added arrest officer Wang Yifeng, also agreeing with the strategy of waiting.

To tell the truth, as long as that source, the Blood Body, didn’t show up, they didn’t want to provoke it on their own initiative.

Such powerful monstrous enemies should be dealt with by the Town General; they, as minor characters who practiced martial arts, could not shoulder such responsibility.

Without any leads, the Town Guard had no choice but to adjourn the meeting.

Each person departed, and Wang Yifeng also put away the dispersing incense and Warning Firework he had brought, and left the government office with a group of constables.

On the road, he consoled a few constables, who were also anxious in their hearts; he then reached his family’s doorstep.

He took out the keys, unlocked the door, and entered.

No sooner had he entered than he saw, within Sifang Garden, his second brother Wang Yiheng sparring with his eldest brother Wang Yijue.

In the garden, two shadowy figures moved back and forth without drawing blades, only using the Family Pine Deer Sword Technique with punch and palm strikes.

Even so, the faint white blade light carried by their palms was enough to easily cut through flesh and blood.

Amidst the thudding sounds, Wang Yiheng ultimately proved no match, the gap in True Qi was there; with each collision of the palm strikes, he was forced back two steps by his elder brother, his palm’s True Qi scattering and exploding.

"That’s enough!" Wang Yifeng shouted loudly, stopping the two from sparring.

Whoosh!

A gray shadow suddenly retreated and stood still.

The man who had overwhelmed Wang Yiheng, with a face full of ferocity and eyes revealing threads of viciousness, robust in stature with arms that were long past the knees, was none other than Wang Yifeng’s eldest son—Wang Yijue.

"You rarely come home, why have you started fighting with your second brother again?" Wang Yifeng headache worsened upon seeing him; his eldest son had never looked up to the Family Pine Deer Sword Technique and had always wanted to practice the Blood Fury Technique. He didn’t listen to advice and only came home occasionally; when he did return, it was either to ask for money, argue, or fight, leading to utter chaos.

"Dad, my martial arts practice consumes too much, and I need my second sister to support me a bit. Once I perfect my technique, I’ll be able to sweep through the town, take over the position of Town Guard, hold an important office. By then, getting money will be easy, but this short-sighted fool actually won’t give it! Can you believe it?" Wang Yijue complained first, his words nearly causing Wang Yifeng a heart attack with their twisted logic.

"Your martial arts require money, doesn’t your sister’s martial arts practice cost money as well?" Wang Yifeng retorted angrily, looking at his wife Wang Lin’s Clan not far away, holding an empty money pouch, her eyes brimming with tears, and her eye rims red, having obviously just cried.

Probably robbed of the money.

"You damn rascal!! You’ve gone and robbed your mother’s savings again!" In a fit of anger, he charged forward to deliver a slap.

Wang Yijue didn’t even try to fight back, knowing he couldn’t win; he turned and leaped, easily jumping over the wall and leaving the place.

"What’s so great about taking some money from your wife? Wait until my martial arts are perfected, I’ll repay you tenfold!"

"In your dreams!" Wang Yifeng shouted furiously, wanting to chase, but his light body skill was inadequate, and his eldest son’s light body skill for running away, an aspect of the Blood Fury Technique, had been mastered exceedingly well.

He could only chase to the corner of the wall and curse loudly.

After a good long tirade, he finally calmed down a bit and turned around.

In the yard, his second son Wang Yiheng was quietly talking to Wang Lin’s Clan, her arm injured, clearly still oozing blood, obviously another act of the eldest son’s doing.

"The beast!" Wang Yifeng burst out angrily. "He’s completely mad!"

"Dad, is our family’s martial arts... really inferior to the Blood Fury Technique?" Unable to restrain himself, Wang Yiheng asked tiredly.

"Nonsense! Your elder brother has practiced the Pine Deer Blade Technique for so many years, and now he has already reached the state of fulfillment where True Qi fills his whole body. You’re only at initial mastery, how could you possibly defeat him?" Wang Yifeng yelled.

"But..." Wang Yiheng started to say something but then noticed in the corner, his younger brother Wang Yichen was timidly hiding, eavesdropping on his own conversation with their father.

"Little brother!" He called out, "You...." For a moment, he didn’t know what to say, the little brother was just starting martial arts training and had just witnessed what had happened.

Seeing how they, father and son, were powerless against their elder brother who had learned the Blood Fury Technique, he feared the little brother would lose faith in the Pine Deer Blade from now on.