Chapter 365
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Chapter 365: The Unexpected Incident
Heroic Spirit Principle, its ultimate form is a kind of power.
"Power" refers to authority and might, directly pointing to the origin of mystery.
In the world, something referred to as "power" often implies a level of deterrence at the strategic or even warfare level.
The crystallization of power is equivalent to a solidified state of power, belonging to a one-time right of use. In the past, Bai Wei would distribute some low-level Golden Power to showcase his presence, mostly consisting of initial and intermediate grades.
With Saki Jingūji’s current level of awakening, she has not yet reached the point of having power.
However, ordinary people cannot distinguish the specific difference between the Heroic Spirit Principle and power.
At first, Bai Wei was a bit startled, but then his doubts were alleviated. He spread his palms and asked, "Are you talking about this?"
Resting in the palm were three petals of the Blossom of Life Taker, which he had just happened to take. It had already been enhanced to the second level of the Heroic Spirit Principle, equivalent to leaves of the golden tree. If he hadn’t deliberately preserved them, they would have dissipated by now.
These few Blossom of Life Taker petals have a fragrant smell, and he plans to bring them home to make tea.
In the past, Bai Wei often picked leaves from the golden tree to make tea, which was a clever way to live frugally.
"It really is the Heroic Spirit Principle!"
"Hand it over quickly, or you won’t be able to leave!"
The middle-aged man shouted angrily, simply trying to provoke a confrontation.
Because the crime of stealing the crystallized power of the heroic spirit is significant, equivalent to stealing a nuclear bomb, taking a few petals of Blossom of Life Taker that contain traces of the Heroic Spirit Principle is not as severe. They are just a few flower petals, and they will grow back later.
The complete Heroic Spirit Principle can self-repair over time if not shattered. As long as humans are healthy and whole, a small amount of blood will not have any impact. The lost blood can be quickly replenished.
Bai Wei squinted his eyes, his expression subtle. Such a big reaction from a few flower petals?
Let alone just casually taking two Blossom of Life Taker petals, even if he breaks a branch, the immortal fox will gladly offer something in return, just like when he willingly cut his hair in exchange for a scabbard. What’s a few drops of blood?
He noticed the eagerness in the middle-aged man’s eyes, and thought to himself, "This guy has never seen the world." Then he put the Blossom of Life Taker back in his pocket.
"I really don’t have the energy or time to play with you here."
The international friend pointed friendly to a corner of the hall and said, "The garbage bin is over there."
The middle-aged man was taken aback, realizing his intimidation had no effect?
Is this guy a fool or just tough-headed? Do I look like I’m joking?
He was already anxious without seeing Saki Jingūji, but as long as he could get the Blossom of Life Taker from her, it would be fine to return home and settle the matter.
The kimono-clad woman next to the middle-aged man closed her folding fan and said, "Saki Jingūji is originally one of us from Kashihara, and the Heroic Spirit Principle she holds is also our possession. It’s not appropriate for you to just take it like this. Please return it."
While she said "please return it," she discreetly signaled with her eyes, and the man urged the shikigami forward.
Bai Wei said, "This is the hospital of the shrine. Are you sure you want to fight here? It will offend a lot of people."
"The shrine will give me face," said the woman in a kimono.
"But just now, the priest didn’t let you go in to visit. Will they really give you face?" Bai Wei shrugged skeptically, "I have my doubts."
Igarashi Shimizu chuckled, "Insulting someone’s weaknesses. Oh, Mr. Bai, you’re so naughty."
Yoshine Ise added, "He’s naughty. Do you like him?"
Igarashi Shimizu cleared her throat and spoke loudly, "Ahem… Listen, everyone. This is a shrine. Releasing familiars here is already disturbing public order. If you continue, as a shrine’s sword witch, it’s necessary for me to teach you the basic rules of society. That is, don’t make a big fuss in the hospital, and don’t trouble the doctors, nurses, or patients."
The expression of the couple changed.
The woman reminded, "Sir, you surely can’t stay in the hospital forever."
Bai Wei pretended to be surprised, "Are you, by any chance, threatening me?"
"Just kindly reminding you. The innocent suffer for the crimes of the guilty. Precious things like this, you can’t handle them."
Bai Wei finds it difficult to hold on.
Tell me about the things used for making tea.
He put his hand on his forehead, showing an indescribable expression, but the other person misunderstood it as being troubled.
"I can offer you some benefits, how does that sound?" the woman struck while the iron was hot.
Bai Wei asked, "Benefits?"
"We can negotiate about what you want," the woman suddenly talked about business, toning down her intimidating demeanor.
"Oh?" Bai Wei thought for a moment, "That’s fine, there is indeed something I want."
"Go ahead, tell me."
"A grand piano," Bai Wei asked for.
Igarashi Shimizu tilted her head and asked, "What is a grand piano?"
Yoshine Ise explained, "You should really take the time to attend a concert. A grand piano is a musical instrument, and it is very expensive… costs millions of yen."
Shimizu said, "Well, it’s not that expensive."
Igarashi Shimizu, a successful family business with many popular products overseas… It can be said that in the social hierarchy of Yingzhou, the more outstanding people are either from a prominent family or at the very least, they come from a prosperous rural household like Kawamata Airu. Due to the monopoly on basic education resources, even though the shogunate is making efforts to promote universal education, it is unlikely to bridge the gap between different social classes.
In fact, things have remained the same until now… Local councilors still control the affairs of different regions.
The woman’s expression changed slightly as she said, "Too expensive. How greedy."
Bai Wei said, "In that case, there’s nothing more to discuss."
He had some judgment of Kashihara’s basic abilities. If they can’t even afford a grand piano, they are really unskilled. Economic strength determines the superstructure, and being stingy about even a small amount of money means they must be in a very difficult situation.
Yoshine Ise nodded and said, "It is indeed evident that Kashihara Shrine has been going through tough times in recent years."
The woman couldn’t hide her anger anymore and said in a low voice, "One million yen, you should know better."
Bai Wei shook his head and said, "A grand piano, you don’t have the power to negotiate."
"This kid is playing tricks on us!" The middle-aged man lost his patience.
"If you don’t have money, don’t act like a big shot." Bai Wei sighed and walked towards the entrance of the hospital.
"You can leave the hospital, but I can’t guarantee what will happen to you outside." The woman said with a dark expression.
Bai Wei didn’t bother to pay attention and simply raised his middle finger to express his feelings.
Igarashi hurriedly caught up with Yoshine Ise.
"Mr. Bai, let us take you back." Sword witch said, "With us here, they won’t dare to do anything."
Bai Wei said, "I wish they would cause trouble, that way it would be easier for them to give me some money and let me expose the grand piano."
"I am worried that you might be too rough," Yoshine Ise said. "There is a shortage of healthcare resources, so let’s not give the doctors and nurses any trouble."
From beginning to end, no one paid any attention to these two people.
However, they still followed along. Should we say they were persistent or just won’t give up?
After leaving the hospital, Bai Wei arrived at the entrance and noticed that there was a different person in the security room.
It used to be an older person, and now it has been replaced by a strong middle-aged man. The man looked at Bai Wei with a slightly scrutinizing and evasive gaze. While he appeared natural, Bai Wei easily noticed the subtle alertness in his actions. Unfortunately, the hospital was too quiet and there were no pedestrians on the road.
He had previously founded the Black Rose organization and served as the leader of the special agents. Many theories about psychology and micro-expression changes were first proposed and practically applied by him. It was very easy for him to detect something unusual from a person’s expression. Despite being a hospital, it was oddly quiet, and there were no pedestrians on the road.
What about the traffic vehicles?
The underground parking lot of this hospital also needs to be accessed from the main entrance.
Bai Wei stopped in his tracks and waited for twenty seconds, but he still didn’t see any cars coming out of the direction of the parking lot and the street.
He looked at the security guard at the gatehouse again.
The security guard, who seemed calm as usual, finally showed a slight change in expression: embarrassment, unease, and even… fear.
What is he afraid of?
Is it because there’s something hidden here?
Is there an extremist in the hospital?
But why haven’t I noticed anything at all?
Bai Wei continued observing and soon realized that the guard’s emotions were not directed towards someone else, but… towards himself.
Is it me that he fears?
Bai Wei remained silent for a moment, then asked the guard, "Why are you afraid of me?"
The security guard’s fake expression crumbled in an instant. He kicked open the door and ran away, taking out a walkie-talkie. "The target has been detected, I repeat, the target has been detected! Request immediate capture action!"
In a moment, the previously empty street was filled with the sound of sirens. Behind the walls, the armed forces stood up and aimed their guns at the man from the Ming Country.
"The first warning, drop your weapon, put your hands on your head, and surrender immediately!"