“It’s a good thing they’re holding a moon-viewing ceremony here. Otherwise, a crappy road like this wouldn't get fixed in a lifetime,” Xiao Zhe remarked from the back seat, his voice full of emotion.
Yin Yang was about to answer when he suddenly felt something.
Whoosh!
A beam of red light whistled toward them, illuminating the road as bright as day.
So much divinity?
Though Yin Yang was surprised, he reacted instantly.
The lantern-carrying ghost appeared once more. The book box on its back swung open, emitting a terrifying suction that pulled the red light slightly off course.
But the divinity seemed to possess a consciousness of its own, struggling incessantly as it tried to burrow into Yin Yang’s body.
Hum~
The white paper lantern flared with light, and wisps of flame drifted out, entining around the red light.
The blade-wielding ghost also lunged forward, the spring mechanism of its zhanmadao clicking into place.
Whoosh~
The divinity finally couldn't hold out any longer and was sucked into the book box.
Click.
The book box closed, and the red light vanished.
Xiao Zhe looked back with a look of utter confusion.
“Yin Yang.”
“Hmm?”
“I think my brain might be broken!”
“Why do you say that?”
“I just saw the ground turn red, like there was a red light behind us, but when I looked back, there was nothing! Now the ground isn't red anymore.”
“Don't worry, you're fine,” Yin Yang said, but he twisted the throttle all the way to the limit.
...
On Jiuqing Mountain, Black Feather and White Feather nearly went mad when they saw the red light disappear.
“Impossible!”
“That's the reward the True God gave us! How could it fly somewhere else?”
“Protector! It must be the Protector who did something! Go check the ritual memorial!”
However, before they could retreat, a flicker of fire ignited at the mountain peak.
They didn't even need to look to know that the ritual memorial had been incinerated.
The two laughed in rage, looking like they had gone mad.
“Kill them! Take back the divinity!”
“Get lost!!!”
Ignoring their injuries, Black Feather and White Feather rushed down the mountain.
But would Uncle Mo let them have their way?
Originally, as fellow Sequence 6s, Uncle Mo had been at a disadvantage fighting one against two.
But now that the two had 'lost their minds,' the situation was different.
In just a few strikes, the two women were covered in wounds. If it weren't for their ability to fly, they would have fared much worse.
Meanwhile, at the foot of the mountain, the gray-robed elder clutched his neck as his life force ebbed away with the blood flowing from his fingers.
Thud.
A Nightmare with both legs crippled was no match for a Thousand-Slayer in a head-on fight.
Xiao Yun delivered follow-up blows until the neck was completely crushed.
“Miss, if we chase them now, we might still catch those two!”
“Why chase them?”
“To get the Liar-Eater Ring back!”
“That was their payment.”
“But they didn't do anything.”
“At that time, in that place, those six shots and two arrows of his were already worth that price.”
The minister's daughter said as she straightened her clothes.
“Xiao Yun, do you remember who first said this was the best observation point?”
“The TV,” Xiao Yun replied, turning her head with an expression that asked why she was even being questioned.
“Besides the TV? Who was the very first person to say this was the best observation point?”
“Let me think.”
Xiao Yun walked along, her brow furrowed in deep thought.
“It was me! I told you!”
The minister's daughter said with a dark expression.
“Besides you! Or rather, who did you hear it from?”
“Miss Liu!”
“Which Miss Liu?”
“You know, the Miss Liu who's always coming over to our house and is good friends with the eldest young lady!” Xiao Yun said with a look of sudden realization.
“I was eating snacks when I happened to see her chatting with the eldest young lady. When she saw me, she specifically asked if the eldest young lady was going to view the moon.”
“Then the eldest young lady said she had extracurricular classes to attend and didn't have time. I went back and told you about it.”
The minister's daughter narrowed her eyes.
“These people... they really hide it deeply.”
...
Wangduan City. Hospital entrance.
Yin Yang supported Xiao Zhe as they walked into the hospital. The doctor on duty was startled to see the two of them covered in blood.
Yin Yang pulled out a 'document' from his pocket and showed it to him.
“Don't be afraid, I'm from the Wangduan City Security Bureau!”
“There was a terrorist attack on Jiuqing Mountain. This is my colleague from the mortuary, Xiao Zhe.”
“He was injured while protecting the public!”
Hearing Yin Yang's words, the doctor's guard dropped slightly.
“He needs treatment immediately!”
At Yin Yang's urge, the doctor hurriedly called for emergency help. Several other staff members rushed over with a gurney and carefully helped Xiao Zhe onto it.
Xiao Zhe gripped Yin Yang's sleeve tightly, the words Yin Yang had said on the mountain echoing in his mind.
I'm leaving.
“You...”
Before he could speak, Yin Yang smiled and patted his hand.
“Recover well.”
He then looked up at the doctor.
“There will be many more casualties coming in later. You’d better prepare yourselves.”
“Understood,” the doctor replied, pushing Xiao Zhe toward the emergency room.
Xiao Zhe wanted to look back at Yin Yang, but a doctor pressed down on his shoulder.
“Try not to move, your blood loss is significant.”
Hearing this, Xiao Zhe felt a wave of dizziness, and his strength rapidly faded.
In his daze, he seemed to see Yin Yang again, holding a small spray bottle and watering his few pots of ragged flowers.
As if noticing his gaze, the Yin Yang in the sunlight slowly looked up and gave a gentle smile.
Goodbye.
...
Wangduan City Station.
“My name is Xiao Yue, and here is my ticket.”
Yin Yang smiled as he handed the 'ticket' over. The ticket inspector checked it, looked at Yin Yang, and smiled.
“Mr. Xiao Yue, I wish you a pleasant journey.”
Yin Yang took back the 'ticket,' smiled at her, and boarded the train.
【Observer's Proof】!
This was the first transcendent item Yin Yang possessed.
Its effect was that it could transform into anything that proves one's identity, and the more closely it is examined, the more authentic it appears!
The activation condition was that the holder had to state their 'identity.'
This was what Yin Yang had shown at the hospital earlier.
The negative effect was that after prolonged use, one would gradually lose their 'sense of self.'
On a business class seat, Yin Yang rubbed the bridge of his nose and looked through the window at the city where he had lived for two years.
He had gained quite a bit in this city—promotion materials and some rare friends.
At that thought, he opened his backpack and took out a small notebook.
The notebook was somewhat worn, clearly having been flipped through many times.
Inside were recorded data, analyses, and even illustrations next to some of the text.
Finally reached Sequence 8, which finally resolves the negative effects of the Sacrifice rank.
My internal organs, I'm coming for you!
Let's start with you—my Gall!
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