The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 129 - 112 The Dream Sender

Chapter 129: Chapter 112 The Dream Sender

Faced with Li Yi’s request to change the condition again, the resentment within the Sword Coin did not refuse.

"Fine, bargaining is all part of the trade. Then I shall alter my demand, in the future you must help me retrieve my corpse and lay it to rest in the earth again," it proposed.

"Your body was taken away by Wang Hu, and now nobody knows where Wang Hu has disappeared to. Although I can promise you, I’m not certain when I can fulfill it," Li Yi said after considering for a moment.

The remnant resentment in the Sword Coin said, "No matter, as long as you’ve promised that’s enough. This is, after all, a wager, betting that you, a naturally evil Earth Prisoner, will keep your word. If you break the promise, I have no means to hold you accountable, especially since there’s a vicious curse clinging to you, and killing you is impossible for me."

"Can’t you say something nice for once? One moment it’s ’naturally evil’, another it’s ’deeply demonic’, and now you’re adding a ’vicious curse’..." Li Yi’s face darkened instantly.

"Haha," the remnant laughter from the Sword Coin began, "I mean not a hint of slander, you will understand in time. Every word I speak is the truth, all will come to pass. But now, you are too weak to touch the truth. Let’s end this topic here, let’s return to your previous question."

"The dream you just had isn’t false, it’s indeed real. This is a kind of Dream Implantation Technique, allowing people separated by thousands of miles to meet in dreams. It’s just unfortunate that since you are in the naturally evil Earth Prison, the technique’s efficacy is reduced, only allowing brief contact, unable to maintain the dream for a long time. So, you needn’t doubt— that girl named Zhao Qian is really looking for you. If you don’t keep the appointment at Midnight tonight, Zhao Qian will likely die in Ghost Street."

"What?" Li Yi was shocked, "You’re not joking, right?"

"In my life, I’ve always acted with rectitude, not like you Earth Prisoners, full of grandiloquence, inconsistency, and lack of credibility. Everything I’ve said is true, you bear the consequences if you don’t believe," the remnant resentment in the Sword Coin uttered.

At this moment, Li Yi’s expression changed unpredictably, and after a brief contemplation, he abruptly stood up.

He had made up his mind.

Tonight, he had to visit Ghost Street. He couldn’t stand idly by and watch as his master’s daughter died in such a muddled manner in Ghost Street, or else his conscience would never be at peace for as long as he lived.

But before that, to ensure the success of this action, Li Yi must make thorough preparations, as this time he was acting alone without companions.

While the route was considered safe, it was best to be prepared for any eventuality.

At once, Li Yi packed up his belongings and immediately sought out the ward nurse, saying directly, "I would like to be discharged from the hospital today, please notify the doctor."

"Sure," the nurse immediately conveyed the information to the doctor.

The doctor who had operated on Li Yi came over after a short while and, after looking at Li Yi, said, "Your injuries have just started to heal. It’s still best to continue your hospital stay and not suitable for you to go on missions."

"I have something very important that I need to take care of, and my condition has mostly recovered," Li Yi responded, moving his limbs to prove he was fine.

After a slight hesitation, the doctor said, "Then follow me for an x-ray and a check-up. Only after confirming there’s nothing serious will I sign your discharge papers; otherwise, I won’t agree."

"No problem," Li Yi nodded in agreement.

Although he could have simply left the ward without the doctor’s consent, as a patient he couldn’t afford to offend the doctor—after all, if he were to get injured again, he would still rely on the doctor for treatment.

Li Yi went for a comprehensive check-up in cooperation with the doctor.

The doctor, looking at the report and some x-rays, was astonished, "The speed of your recovery is indeed astonishing, the bones in your body have completely healed, only the bones in your hand have a minor issue, but it’s not much of a problem anymore. You’ve met the requirements for discharge. Alright, Li Yi, you are free to go. I’ll have your discharge report ready soon."

"Thank you, doctor," Li Yi said.

"Hold on."

Suddenly, the doctor called out to Li Yi, looked around, and then took out a bottle of liquid from the large pocket of his coat and stealthily handed it to Li Yi.

Li Yi looked at it.

It was another bottle of Extraordinary Water.

"Doctor, this isn’t right, is it? I’m taking another bottle of Extraordinary Water from you?" Li Yi hesitated.

The doctor coughed twice, "What Extraordinary Water? Who gave you that? Don’t talk nonsense, you must’ve seen wrong. I don’t even know you; how could I give you anything? Go on, go, don’t disturb my work."

After that, he quickly waved his hand, shooing Li Yi out of the office.

"Thank you, doctor," Li Yi said gratefully as he left the office.

The doctor did not respond. He was willing to take care of Li Yi but had to abide by the rules here, not letting others know he was freely giving away Extraordinary Water.

Very soon.

Li Yi left the hospital, walking on the road of the training base, then picked up the phone to contact Zheng Gong.

"Hello, Li Yi, what’s up? Do you need me for something?" Zheng Gong’s voice came through the phone.

After a moment of thought, Li Yi decided to speak up, "Zheng Gong, I need to visit a dangerous district tonight, it’s my private matter, so I wanted to ask if you could help me apply for a sniper rifle?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Gong whispered, "You’re going to a dangerous district? I could accompany you, it’s not good to apply for a sniper rifle if you act on your own."

Li Yi said, "No, a dangerous district is full of uncertainties, it would be better if I go alone. I can’t risk dragging you into this. If it’s not possible, then never mind, I was just looking to be extra cautious. Alright, that’s it, I’m hanging up."

"Wait a second."

Zheng Gong hurriedly called out to him, "Li Yi, don’t rush, it’s not that we can’t apply, just that I’m a new investigator and my authority is limited. But it’s different for others, like the battalion commander Zhang Lei. If the battalion commander steps in, getting a sniper rifle would be a piece of cake. Just wait, I’m going to contact the battalion commander now to see what he says."

"Alright, I’ll wait for your good news," Li Yi replied.

"I’ll have an answer for you within ten minutes," Zheng Gong said before hanging up the phone, obviously going to contact battalion commander Zhang Lei.

Li Yi waited for a moment.

About five minutes later, Zheng Gong’s call came again.

After Li Yi answered, Zheng Gong shared the good news, laughing as he spoke, "Li Yi, it’s settled. The battalion commander agrees to lend you a Transcendent M200 sniper rifle, and he’s also equipped you with twenty special bullets and a hundred standard bullets. However, the battalion commander has a requirement."

"What requirement?" Li Yi immediately asked.

Zheng Gong said, "No matter how you use this rifle, there’s one thing, it absolutely must not appear on the market. Even if it gets lost or destroyed, that’s acceptable, otherwise the battalion commander won’t be able to cover for you."

"Okay, I understand. I promise there won’t be any problems. Please thank the battalion commander for me. Once I’m done using it, I will return the rifle," Li Yi vowed.

He understood that Battalion Commander Zhang Lei had already taken good care of him.

If it were someone else, it would be impossible to borrow a sniper rifle, and the battalion commander’s restrictions were quite lenient, only that the rifle must not appear on the market.

Li Yi was very clear about what that meant.

"Alright, no problem. Come to the investigation bureau to pick it up; the weapons are all stored here," Zheng Gong said.

"Okay, I’ll be there soon," Li Yi said and then hung up the phone.

He then left the training base, hailed a cab, and headed straight for the investigation bureau.

About twenty minutes later.

Li Yi arrived at the entrance of the investigation bureau, where Zheng Gong had already been waiting. In his hand, he carried a black bag that presumably contained the Transcendent M200 sniper rifle.

"Li Yi, over here," Zheng Gong waved his hand, signaling him.

"Zheng Gong, thank you for the trouble," Li Yi quickly walked over.

Zheng Gong smiled and said, "What trouble is there? We’re friends, helping each other is natural. Besides, you’ve done several big things for the investigation bureau, so it’s only right and proper to make some exceptions for you. Be very careful when you go to the danger zone this time. Here is the sniper rifle you wanted, and I’ve personally applied for ten special bullets for you. Use them boldly and with peace of mind."

Having said that, he handed over the black weapon bag.

Li Yi took it, feeling the heavy weight, which added a sense of security. He fumbled in his pocket and handed a black key to Zheng Gong, "I probably won’t be back at the training base in the next few days. This is the key to the Cultivation Room No. 22. You take it. If you have time, go cultivate so the room doesn’t go to waste; otherwise, it’s such a waste."

"Okay, then I won’t be polite. I’ll use your Cultivation Room to practice for a few days, and I’ll return the key to you when you come back," Zheng Gong said excitedly as he looked at the key.

After all, everyone in the investigation bureau wanted to use the Mysterious Object Cultivation Room, but the spots were limited, and it was a hassle to apply and wait in line.

"I’m off then, contact me by phone if needed," Li Yi nodded.

Zheng Gong said, "Be careful in the danger zone, don’t let anything happen."

"Don’t worry, I’m confident. Besides, what’s there to fear with a sniper rifle? If I encounter an Extraordinary Creature, I can still hold my own," Li Yi said with a laugh, glancing at the weapon bag in his hand.

After leaving the investigation bureau, Li Yi immediately rushed to the nearest pharmacy and bought five cases of No. 10 Nutrient Liquid and five cases of Golden Nutrient Liquid, spending a total of 5.5 million in one go. This kind of expenditure pained him, but since he was heading to the danger zone, he had to prepare more nutrient liquid to carry with him.

In case he was truly trapped in Ghost Street, at least he’d have something to eat and could last a long time.

Carrying a large amount of stuff, Li Yi returned to his home in the old city district.

The dim, gloomy house was even more dilapidated than before, but since he was moving to the Peace Finance Building next month, he had to make do for this month.

Li Yi placed the No. 10 Nutrient Liquid into his parents’ room.

It was for the medical pods. The five cases, plus the nutrient liquid that hadn’t been used up last time, were enough to sustain the medical pods for over half a year. Being accustomed to poverty, he now liked to stock up on supplies whenever possible, otherwise, he felt insecure.

"Dad, Mom, I’m going to Ghost Street in the danger zone tonight, but you don’t need to worry, I’ll come back safely," Li Yi spoke to the two medical pods.

The two figures in the medical pods remained silent, unresponsive.

But Li Yi was already used to it.

After chatting with his parents for a while, he went back to his room to pack his things.

Li Yi took out the human skin mask he had used before and a Mud Horse.

These two items were essential for entering and leaving Ghost Street. Without them, he, a living person entering Ghost Street, would be courting death.