Chapter 10
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Chapter 10: Daxiong’s Great Crisis
The fourth skill of Mind Devil Transformation, Devouring Spirits, engulfed all the negative emotions – fear, pain, despair, madness – in these students’ minds into black energy strands, devoured entirely by Bai Qige. After being consumed, the students collapsed unconscious.
The powers of Mind Devil Transformation do not come for free. They require offerings. Each time Mind Devil Transformation is used, enough sacrifices must be absorbed to feedback Myriad Illusions Sky Slash. If not, there will be endless troubles.
These negative emotions are the offerings for initiating Mind Devil Transformation this time. For these students, it will be a long period ahead where they will likely have to deal with mental confusion, anxiety, insomnia, and fear.
[Ye Daxiong’s mission completed, rewarded with 2000 coins, special artifact in development, will be given out later!]
After absorbing the offerings, Bai Qige recovered from the state of Mind Devil Transformation. He then saw a scene resembling a massacre and scratched his head in distress, "Seems like I went too far! Oh well, what’s done is done. No use in regretting. Time to run away quickly!"
Bai Qige was no stranger to using Mind Devil Transformation. He was accustomed to the inhumane state he turned into after the transformation. He calmly and skillfully eliminated evidence, covered his tracks, evaded surveillance, and quietly left Canglan Academy.
Over the next two days, Bai Qige’s daily routine remained unchanged as he moved between Martial Arts School and his home. He followed the news closely and learned that the incident of Master Wet Dream disrupting the basketball game had caused quite a stir. Although there were some blurry videos circulating online, Bai Qige had already considered the consequences when he decided to take action himself. As long as he did not appear as Master Wet Dream, these incidents would eventually become urban legends after a few months, without causing much commotion.
It was Chu Mushan’s matter that surprised Bai Qige. After he left that day, he observed many ambulances and police cars heading towards Canglan Academy. It seemed that Chu Mushan’s people had been discovered. However, there was no news about it afterwards, as if an invisible force had completely suppressed the situation.
This matter was far from over, but Bai Qige believed he had covered his tracks well. He had burned the plush costume, ensuring that even Sherlock Holmes could not extract any useful information from it. Fingerprints and other evidence were handled, there were no hair residues at the scene, he had successfully avoided surveillance, had not been seen by anyone, and should have left no clues behind. This was classified as a crime of passion, difficult to solve. At this point, he could not risk exposing himself by actively inquiring about the matter, as the police might already be waiting to catch him.
The following events confirmed Bai Qige’s suspicions. Plainclothes policemen came to Bai Qige’s house directly under the guise of investigating a theft at Canglan Academy a few days earlier. They asked if Bai Qige had seen any suspicious individuals that day. Bai Qige knew that if the police could not find a suspect, they would conduct a widespread search. On that day, anyone who had visited Canglan Academy would likely be questioned by the police. During the questioning, the plainclothes officers observed every change in his facial expressions closely.
Surprised and confused, Bai Qige acted normally. He tried to remember, then shook his head to show he didn’t know. The plainclothes police officer may have asked around at Bai Qige’s workplace, the hotel, and asked why Bai Qige took so many days off. Bai Qige openly said he had been training at the Natural Martial Arts School to stay fit, and needed some time off to rest and focus on his studies!
After some questioning, Bai Qige remained calm, without showing any suspicion. The plainclothes police officer reminded him to call the police if he had any clues, and then left.
"Ah! It seems I was misled. Looks like my suspicion has been put aside for now. I better behave for a while, or it might get troublesome!"
While playing a game, Bai Qige used his Mind Devil Transformation’s Mind Reading ability to understand the thoughts and backgrounds of everyone in the game. He even knew some bad things about the unlucky timer clearly. The police naturally couldn’t imagine Bai Qige had the power of Mind Reading, and could only think the criminal had planned everything well in advance, leading to a lengthy investigation before the crime took place. Once this understanding was reached, it was certain that Bai Qige was excluded, as he was just a small security guard at the hotel with no motive or ability to commit the crime.
However, when he came to his senses, Bai Qige was surprised at how calm he felt. When he was in the Middle-earth World, he didn’t have this feeling, probably because it was a chaotic place. But back on Earth with strict laws, Bai Qige noticed his uniqueness and not fitting in.
When did he completely lose his fear of the consequences of committing a crime? And when did he develop such excellent criminal skills and mental toughness?
It’s not me who’s wrong, it’s this world! Well, to be precise, it’s the fault of Middle-earth World where lives are cheap as grass!
By blaming his small worries on the Middle-earth World, Bai Qige instantly felt at ease. Shortly after the plainclothes police left, Bai Qige poured himself a glass of water, looked out the window, and then his eyes narrowed.
The plainclothes police arrived in a van, parked right below the window. At that moment, plainclothes police officers were getting into the van, and Bai Qige saw a familiar face in the front passenger seat.
On a dark night in a quiet park, a man covered in blood suddenly appeared, followed by a few mysterious men in black suits and sunglasses. This was the beginning of his journey through time.
One of the men in black suits and sunglasses appeared in the front passenger seat of an undercover police car, and the undercover police officers seemed respectful towards him. Bai Qige, without changing his expression, just confirmed something in his mind.
"To put it simply, the man covered in blood is either the cause of my time travel for three years, or he’s a kind person who gave me an opportunity. But no matter what, I need to find out the reason behind it all!"
Although Bai Qige wanted to uncover the truth of that night, he didn’t take any action. If asked for a reason, it was simple – he was outnumbered by those men in black suits and undercover police officers. They seemed to be from a high-ranking and mysterious government agency. Without adequate preparation, rushing in recklessly would mean risking his life too soon.
After receiving a Fate Anomaly supplement from Ye Daxiong, the Fate Interface Rules showed no further abnormalities. Several days later, a virtual message suddenly popped up.
[The Unshaped Noble Phantasm obtained in Ye Daxiong’s mission has matured. Please collect it at Building B, third floor of Champs-Elysees Shopping Center at 5:30 p.m.!]
Bai Qige was surprised that he had to go to collect the Unshaped Noble Phantasm instead of it appearing before him. Nevertheless, the thought of obtaining a Noble Phantasm made him eager, so he set out immediately.
Champs-Elysees Shopping Center was the newest bustling shopping mall in Deep City, bustling with people. Bai Qige sat outside a café on the third floor of Building B, sipping tea, waiting patiently. He had no idea how the Unshaped Noble Phantasm would appear. After a while, Bai Qige unexpectedly saw two "acquaintances."
Yuan Jingxiang and Ye Daxiong, walking hand in hand like a couple, strolled through the shopping mall. Yuan Jingxiang, a tall and elegant model with a stunning appearance, was paired with the plain and even somewhat ugly Ye Daxiong, who stood at just over five feet tall, making quite a contrasting sight.
Bai Qige’s eyes lit up when he saw the beer bottle glasses Ye Daxiong was wearing, which seemed to be shining brightly to him but unnoticed by others. This was Bai Qige’s Unshaped Noble Phantasm.
Should Bai Qige rush up and snatch Ye Daxiong’s glasses directly? After looking around at the crowd, Bai Qige shook his head and dismissed the thought, while also feeling a bit frustrated with the poor service of the Fate Interface Rules.
Although Ye Daxiong and Yuan Jingxiang looked a bit pale and weak, they had mostly recovered from the game they played about ten days ago. They were shopping together, showing affection towards each other. Bai Qige could observe them without getting too close, pondering how to get Ye Daxiong’s glasses.
Before long, Bai Qige’s thoughts drifted in another direction.
These two little rascals… they must be really rich!
Bai Qige had amazing vision, easily spying on the actions of the two shopping in the luxury brand stores from afar. In just a short while, they had spent around twenty thousand, not showing any sign of worry. This made Bai Qige, who only had two to three thousand, envy and resentful.
Wealthy shoppers wouldn’t carry their bags around. After shopping, the two walked out empty-handed, knowing the boutique would deliver their purchases to their address. Bai Qige followed them from a distance, watching as they left the store and seemed to head for a meal.
As the two planned to hail a cab by the roadside, Bai Qige continued tracking them, hoping to find an opportunity to act. After a while, he reluctantly took out his wallet, hoping the two wouldn’t go too far, as he might not have enough cash to come back.
Ye Daxiong and Yuan Jingxiang stood affectionately together, avoiding the crowd, waiting at an empty intersection for a taxi. Suddenly, a white van pulled up in front of them. Two men got out, quickly punched Yuan Jingxiang and Ye Daxiong in the stomach, causing them to bend over in pain. Then, without hesitation, the men dragged them into the van, which swiftly drove off in less than four seconds, leaving no trace.
"Ha ha! It’s always the case that good things come after a bit of trouble. Couldn’t they wait for me to get that pair of glasses before kidnapping them?" Bai Qige shook his head impatiently, sighed, hailed a taxi, and luckily, the Fate Interface kept flashing the location of the Noble Phantasm, which was where Daxiong was at that moment. Then he got into the taxi and hurried over.
"Quiet down, you two little troublemakers!" Inside the van, Ye Xiao snapped his fingers, and two henchmen immediately sprang into action, tying up Ye Daxiong and Yuan Jingxiang, then gagging them.
"I really don’t like these boring tasks, and now the boss actually wants me to take action. It’s such a waste of talent, don’t you think?"
Ye Xiao looked strangely young, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with hair dyed in many colors, wearing headphones, and appearing carefree with a raised eyebrow, dead-fish eyes, and a crooked nose. He looked very sinister and ugly. At that moment, as he spoke casually, the henchmen found it hard to say anything and just nodded in agreement.
"But now, it seems the boss doesn’t treat me too badly. This mission also comes with a decent reward, a delightful feast for the eyes!"
Ye Xiao looked at the two people who were kidnapped, smiling wickedly, making it clear that he was plotting something. Daxiong suddenly stepped forward, awkwardly shielding Jingxiang. Ye Xiao paid no attention, and instead, his smile grew even more evil, showing a hint of madness.
"You’re really unlucky. Just about ten days ago, you ran into a lunatic who played a crazy game of true love adventure, ending up in the hospital with all sorts of injuries. I heard that lunatic was having a blast, nearly driving all of you crazy, and as soon as you got out of the hospital, you ran into me. But it serves you right for offending Chu Mushan, someone highly regarded by our boss. You really got on his bad side, and now he’s gone crazy wanting you dead!"
Daxiong mumbled sadly, but his mouth was sealed shut, unable to say anything. Ye Xiao sneered, "Alright, alright, the guardian angel. I know what you want to say. You must be thinking you’d trade your life for the safety of this girl, right? I have to say, in that insane game, you showed a lot of courage, and I admire you for it. After all, these days, there aren’t many willing to go through fire and water for their loved ones. Take that guy Chu Mushan, for instance; his performance was much worse. But the worse he is, the better it is for control! Chu Mushan’s demand is for you to die, while this girl, well, she might survive. But when that time comes, she’ll probably wish she could die sooner! Haha!"
In the midst of that maniacal smile, Ye Daxiong and Yuan Jingxiang were filled with unparalleled fear. Ye Xiao seemed unable to contain his wicked intentions, reaching out with his evil hand. Seeing this, Daxiong, normally timid, suddenly summoned courage, standing in front of Jingxiang with wide eyes, willing to sacrifice everything to protect his goddess’s purity. A touch of gratitude flashed in Jingxiang’s eyes, yet also tinged with sorrow, knowing that Daxiong’s clumsy and humble protection was ultimately meaningless.
But the sadness in Yuan Jingxiang’s beautiful eyes lasted only a brief moment, as Ye Xiao’s evil hand gently caressed Ye Daxiong’s chest and then traveled downward…
"Hehe, even though you’re not the best looking, it doesn’t matter. What’s important for a man is his character and charm. You’ve been so brave for the woman you love, so I really like you! Later, I’ll take good care of you. By the way, do you prefer Vaseline or Tiger Balm?"
