Chapter 56
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Chapter 56: First Upset
Gradually, more and more people gathered around Zhang Zhiyuan. If it was not for the patients needing care, it seemed that almost the entire staff of the Cathedral would have gathered nearby.
Through his connection with the contractors, Chaoyang was able to pick up additional information. He noticed a peculiar expression on Zhang Zhiyuan’s face—it wasn’t the relaxed demeanor of someone increasingly absorbed in his role, but rather a growing frustration and annoyance, as if he wanted to quickly bring this teaching session to an end.
Luo Di, on the other hand, handled the situation with ease. Occasionally taking over from Zhang Zhiyuan, she answered complex questions and proactively addressed the nuns’ difficulties, winning the approval of everyone present. Combined with her naturally charming appearance, she effortlessly captured the attention of the crowd and gradually became the dominant voice in the conversation.
The event lasted longer than Chaoyang had expected.
The teachings continued uninterrupted from day into night. As the sun was setting, he decided to buy a large quantity of bread and a tub of cheese, and arranged for Zhou Zhi to deliver them to the cathedral. Together, they organized a bonfire party outside with all the nuns. In spite of the lack of alcohol, the atmosphere remained lively and the Yeni Cathedral was filled with rare sounds of joy and laughter.
Meanwhile, deep inside the cathedral, Chaoyang met privately with Jeanne in a small room.
“With this, your wish can be considered fulfilled.”
“Yes… he really has taught us a lot,” Jeanne sighed. “Although some concepts sound incredibly unbelievable, like those densely packed, invisible life forms… Perhaps we will spend our entire lives trying to comprehend these mysteries.”
“It won’t take that long if you create a microscope,” Chaoyang smiled. “I imagine he must have mentioned this device, right?”
Lenses and copper tubes were not uncommon in Glorious Fortress. With the right craftsmen, it would take no more than a month to produce a working microscope.
In truth, the world’s technological level was not as primitive as one might think; what they lacked was theoretical guidance and a bit of direction. Chaoyang himself was quite curious about uploading this medical knowledge into the Ten Thousand Worlds Machine, wondering how much benefit he could possibly reap from it in the future.
“Hmm… perhaps.” However, Jeanne’s answer surprised Chaoyang a little. She seemed somewhat distracted as she replied, “Regardless… thank you for helping Yeni Cathedral. If there is ever anything we can help with in the future, please do not hesitate to ask.”
Feeling a little confused, but not overly concerned, Chaoyang said, “In that case, please sign the contract right here.”
Jeanne took the pen and carefully wrote her name on the paper.
In an instant, a wave of wishing power flowed into Chaoyang’s body.
He closed his eyes and savored the sweet warmth… Hm?
The amount seems unusually small. According to his self-defined scale, it was roughly less than two hundred units— even less than what he had originally received from Shi Dong.
Chaoyang suddenly opened his eyes and checked Jeanne’s Wish Power once again with the Vision of the Spiritual Eye.
Above her head, a gently pulsating column of milky-white light remained visible.
What could be causing this?
“Mr. Chao, there are many things to do in the Cathedral,” the nun’s voice interrupted his thoughts. “Please excuse me for a moment.”
“I suggest you rest for the night.” Chaoyang cleared his throat briefly. “After giving Wish Power, most people feel considerably drained, sometimes dizzy or weak. But I assure you there will be no lasting effects.”
“It’s all right,” she smiled faintly. “I’m used to feeling tired already.”
With another bow of gratitude, she turned to leave the room.
As the door closed, Chaoyang suddenly noticed a pair of glowing eyes in the shadows near the doorway.
He couldn’t help but sigh softly, and then he raised his voice and asked, “Is something wrong? Don’t you like the cheese bread outside?”
The door creaked open, and Luo Di silently entered the room.
“At the critical moment of completing a contract with a demon, Of course i must personally supervise it,” Luo Di replied irritably. “But what was the point of asking such a stupid question? Do you really think that cheese paired with this bread is delicious? It can’t even be compared to a packet of instant noodles.”
“All right, you’re right.” Chaoyang shrugged. “So, how do you feel about this contract? Has it changed your perception of the demons?”
“Do you want my honest opinion?”
“Please go ahead.”
“Firstly, you still extracted a portion of her life force, which is undeniably demonic behavior.”
“That’s Wish Power,” Chaoyang corrected.
“It’s just a different term. Life force can recover on its own, but there’s always an upper limit,” Luo Di said bluntly. “If using minimal costs to extract more life force or employing a perfect deception to seize everything from the contractor would be considered criminal acts, then you…”
That’s exactly where she was heading.
Chaoyang maintained a call demeanor, listening intently.
“But by investing so much for such a tiny amount of life force, you can only be classified as a fool, wouldn’t you agree?” Luo Di sighed. “If you continue like this, bankruptcy seems inevitable sooner or later. As your contractor, may I ask where you plan to erect your gravestone? Here or back on Earth?”
“Phew.” Chaoyang suddenly burst out laughing, “Already thinking about your final resting place so soon?”
“Even someone with a lifetime of wicked deeds should not be disrespected after death, let alone that you haven’t reached such a level.”
“All right, I think it’s best if I don’t ask for your opinion anymore.”
“I would have shared it anyway, as it is my duty,” Luo Di said seriously. “If you’re hoping that I’ll break the contract first, then forget about it. This time, considering the significant benefits your contributions bring to the medical practitioners, the extracted bit of life force can be considered a reasonable cost. For now, I do not consider this action to be inherently evil.”
“For now”…
Her choice of words remained quite cautious.
Speechless, Chaoyang asked, “Can angels also perceive Wish Power?”
“What does Wish Power look like to you?” Luo Di sat down next to him. Her fluffy short curls resembled a miniature lion’s mane.
“It appears as beams of light, one after another.”
“I see it as a flame,” she shook her head. “It fills most of a person’s body, becoming brighter as the intensity of their wish increases. For instance, when the nun left earlier, its brightness dimmed noticeably.”
“I see… So, this way, I can measure how much Wish Power I’ve obtained too,” Chaoyang pondered thoughtfully.
“That’s correct. So any attempts to manipulate it won’t escape my notice.”
“Can’t there be a little more trust between people?”
“But you’re a demon.”
Chaoyang paused, feeling annoyed. Can’t we have a proper conversation?! After glaring at her for a moment, he decided to skip this topic and continued, “This time was unexpected. Based on the brightness of the light pillar, I expected to earn around 1,100 Wish Points. Considering the fact that teaching of knowledge doesn’t require any additional expenses, even after the deduction of costs, I should have been left with at least 700 or 800 points.”
“And how much did you actually receive?” Luo Di couldn’t help but feel curious.
Chaoyang pondered for a moment, realizing that it wasn’t a sensitive issue, and replied, “Around one hundred seventy…”
The angel tilted her head, her shoulders shaking slightly.
Is she… trying not to laugh? Chaoyang clenched his fists tightly.
“In other words… from this contract, you only received about one-sixth of your expected return?” She managed to compose herself, striving for a normal tone. “Have you considered the possibility that what she truly wished might not be as simple as the wish she expressed?”
