Chapter 1273
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Chapter 1273 A Commemorative Perseverance
Lin Qiye easily passed through the guards in front of the dungeon and headed straight down into the depths.
Under the effect of absolute concealment, this process was even easier than he had imagined. Neither the guards stationed near the dungeon nor the wolf Fenrir resting on the platform above detected his presence. He was like a ghost, silently passing through layer after layer of security.
During this time, Lin Qiye even had a moment to check the [Holy Grail] in Mumu’s belly.
So far, Lin Qiye had made three wishes with the [Holy Grail]: one to strengthen his disguise, one to locate Sif, and the current one for absolute concealment.
Although there were three wishes, the consumed crimson liquid added up to less than one-tenth of the total. After all, these were highly targeted small wishes. Compared to the previous Sumerian deity directly resurrecting Gilgamesh, these were much smaller in scale and consumed far less.
Through several practical applications, Lin Qiye had vaguely figured out the pattern of making wishes with the [Holy Grail].
The more vague and extraordinary the wish, the more liquid it consumed. The more specific the wish, the less it consumed.
For example, in this rescue operation, if Lin Qiye had directly wished for Ji Nian to escape captivity, though feasible, it would have consumed at least five or six times more liquid than now, because achieving the vague goal of “Ji Nian’s escape” would require numerous intermediate steps.
Such as remotely infusing Ji Nian with divine power to break through cages and shackles; or directly eliminating most of the Nordic forces in the dungeon; or having a divinely empowered Ji Nian forcibly break through the encirclement of several deities and the wolf Fenrir to escape.
Each of these steps would consume enormous power.
For Lin Qiye now, his wish was very specific – just to conceal his form. How to infiltrate the dungeon and rescue Ji Nian were tasks he would actively accomplish himself.
Lin Qiye put the [Holy Grail] back into Mumu’s body and was following the dungeon map drawn by Eden in his memory to find Ji Nian’s location when a figure approached him from the corridor.
Lin Qiye immediately became alert.
“Cough, cough, cough…” It was a very weak man. He said something to the guards nearby and then turned to leave the dungeon.
He passed by Lin Qiye without noticing his presence and quickly disappeared at the end of the dungeon.
Lin Qiye watched him leave, a hint of confusion rising in his mind.
Judging from the man’s posture, he seemed to be injured. If so, why would he enter the dungeon? Most importantly, the direction he came from was exactly where Ji Nian’s cell was located.
Lin Qiye pondered for a long time without finding an answer. He temporarily put this question aside and quickly headed toward Ji Nian’s cell.
The area around the cell was empty, as if the guards stationed there had been sent away. Lin Qiye easily entered the cell and walked to Ji Nian’s side.
When he saw the dense, horrific torture wounds on Ji Nian’s body, Lin Qiye’s face darkened, anger appearing in his eyes.
“Ji Nian.”
He walked to her side and spoke in a low voice.
Hearing her name called from nowhere, Ji Nian was startled. She looked around but couldn’t find the speaker, her face full of confusion.
“Lin Qiye? Is that you?” She recognized Lin Qiye’s voice and also spoke in a low voice.
“It’s me. I used the [Holy Grail] to become invisible.”
Ji Nian couldn’t help but click her tongue. “Little Nan just left, and now you’re here. It seems my popularity isn’t bad!”
“Little Nan? She came?”
“Yes, she just left. But she disguised herself with ‘trickery’ to look like an overindulgent man.”
Lin Qiye quickly recalled the figure he had just encountered.
That was Si Xiaonan?
“You’re too badly injured,” Lin Qiye’s gaze swept over Ji Nian’s body. “They’ve tortured you for two days, and you haven’t revealed what they want to know?”
“Reveal? How could I possibly reveal anything?” Ji Nian scoffed. “With just these methods, they think they can make me disclose the whereabouts of [Gjallar]? They’re underestimating me.”
“What exactly is [Gjallar]?”
“It’s an Asgardian divine artifact. I stole it when I was touring here last time. Now it’s in [Utopia].” Ji Nian chuckled.
“…Alright, let me rescue you first.”
“No need to rescue me,” Ji Nian shook her head. “Have you forgotten our mission?”
Lin Qiye was stunned.
“If I’m rescued now, they’ll immediately know there’s a traitor in Asgard, and you, who entered Asgard with me, will definitely be suspected.
Asgard is completely sealed now. Even if I escape this dungeon, I can’t hide anywhere for long and will soon be discovered… At that point, with both of us locked in the dungeon, who will complete the mission, open the Rainbow Bridge, and let the Daxia gods in?”
Lin Qiye fell silent.
Ji Nian was right. If she escaped from the deep dungeon, the Norse gods would definitely conduct a carpet search of all Asgard, and he would become the primary suspect. That would be stirring up trouble.
“Let’s leave first. Worst case, I’ll change my identity later. We’ll find a way,” Lin Qiye said seriously.
“Ah, don’t worry about me,” Ji Nian shook her head repeatedly. “My physical body is very strong, and my soul is quite special. They can’t directly read my memories, and they certainly can’t make me submit through mere physical torture… They’re just wasting time on me.
By staying here, I not only tie up their energy but also protect your identity from suspicion.
According to Little Nan, Loki has announced he will attack the Supreme Realm in three days. We don’t have much time left and can’t risk it for my sake.
I’ve already given you the pixel communicator, and Si Xiaonan knows of your existence. Once you two meet outside, working together, completing the mission shouldn’t be difficult.
As for me, I just need to stay here a few more days. When the Daxia gods arrive, I’ll eventually be freed.”
Loki wants to attack the Supreme Realm in three days?
Lin Qiye’s gaze became solemn.
If what Ji Nian said was true, the situation was indeed urgent…
He looked at Ji Nian with complex emotions. If he guessed correctly, this was also why Si Xiaonan had left alone.
“Are you sure you’ll be alright?” Lin Qiye frowned.
Ji Nian snorted and replied irritably, “What? You look down on me?
You all just go complete the mission. This is just physical pain, what does it matter?
If you really feel sorry for me, then hurry up and grow stronger, and take me home sooner.”
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