Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 373 Evil Book? Holy Scripture? A Scheme of Handsome Men!
Plans never keep up with changes.

Because Tong Zhouzheng, Xu Dalong, and the rest of the Ruoshui team went to Egypt to participate in the Hunter Championship, Xu Shen originally only planned to stay in D City for one day.

But Xuexue...

All I can say is, it was a wonderful surprise...

After staying in D for another three days, Xu Shen returned to the Tang family in H city.

For safety reasons, Yu Mian disguised herself as the Painted Skin Ghost and took on another identity.

Her name was Xiaoyu. She was pretty and charming, but unfortunately, she died young in the catastrophe that claimed her life in the ancient capital.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, Xu Shen used the remnant soul to fill the character creation database for the Painted Skin Ghost.

Tang Yue marveled at Yu Mian's ever-changing appearance. She nudged Xu Shen's shoulder and asked with a knowing look, "Aren't you different depending on your identity?"

Xu Shen's face stiffened: "Sister Tang Yue, you old lewd woman!"

"Hey, you little rascal, you're putting on an act now."

Xu Shen: "..."

This woman, as expected of someone who specializes in fire magic, has been like a wild horse since breaking free of that seal, completely undeterred on the path of burning.

Mianmian explained, "The painted skin has no form; its illusionary techniques only change its appearance, not its essence."

Tang Yue said, "Is that so? Wouldn't it be easy for someone to expose us?"

Xu Shen said, "That's not the case. The appearance created by the Painted Skin is not only the appearance of the body, but also the appearance of the soul. Most of the world's advanced methods of investigation can only see up to the spiritual level. The methods of investigation that can directly see through the essence of the soul are extremely rare. There are very few people in the whole world who can see through Mianmian's disguise. However, the Painted Skin Ghost only paints the skin, so its disguise is indeed not perfect."

Yu Mian said, "I have read about the Painted Skin Ghost in ancient books. This kind of ghost is extremely ferocious and is an extremely evil creature that is born to steal souls. Its advanced ghost is called the Bone-Painting Immortal. Its illusion technique can make a thousand people have a thousand faces without the need for a soul. Moreover, it is consistent inside and out and seamless. Even the most powerful detection techniques in the world cannot distinguish the real from the fake."

"That's amazing?" Xu Shen's eyes lit up. "What materials does it need to advance? I'll help you find them."

“The materials are not the key point,” Yu Mian said. “The Painted Skin is extremely yin and evil. My cultivation is not high enough right now. If I blindly try to make it advance, I am afraid I will not be able to control it and it will become a disaster.”

Tang Yue said, "Mianmian, be confident. You are a victim of the mind-based magic system and have inherited the necromancy magic of an ancient king. If there are any ghosts in this world that you cannot control, then no one can control them."

Yu Mian hesitated.

Her mind magic has now reached the super-level.

His mental strength had long since reached the pinnacle that humans could attain—the Ninth Realm.

Logically speaking, subduing a monarch-level demon should not be difficult.

but……

After all, the necromancy system has not yet advanced.

"Forget it, let's wait a bit longer. It should be about right when the Necromancer reaches the Super Rank."

"Sure, if you're missing any materials, just let me know, and I'll try to find a way to get them."

It's not wrong for Mianmian to be cautious, and Xu Shen doesn't insist.

The three of them packed their luggage with laughter and chatter, and after changing various modes of transportation, they met Saga, who had been waiting for them in Peru for a long time.

As for Mo Fan, the poor working man was still working hard to earn money for Xiao Yan Ji's milk powder, so he couldn't come over.

The four of them should have been enjoying themselves.

However, before Xu Shen could finish introducing both of their names...

Then Shaka's evil book suddenly appeared.

A sinister black light shot towards Yu Mian like an arrow released from a bow.

Xu Shen was startled and disregarded everything else. His Time System Star Orbit instantly solidified, and Time Fluctuation spread out. Just as the black light was about to pierce Yu Mian's throat, he grabbed it tightly and crushed it.

“Shaka, I need an explanation.”

Xu Shen's eyes flashed.

“I…” Shaka looked at Yumian apologetically and said, “This book has its own consciousness, and I cannot completely control it yet.”

Why would it attack small fish for no reason?

"It said she was a fugitive."

"A fugitive?!"

Xu Shen was startled.

If we must define Yu Mian as a "fugitive," then the only thing related to her is the Holy City Holy Judgment Prison.

So, this evil book is related to the Holy City?!

Shaka tried to hold down the trembling evil book in her arms and said, "Sister Little Fish, please stay away from me. I think I'm losing control of it."

Xu Shen didn't have time to think. He stood in front of Yu Mian and stared intently at the strange book.

Yu Mian readily complied and backed down little by little, but this was a private room in a restaurant, so how far could she possibly retreat?

Seeing this, Tang Yue simply pulled Yu Mian back to the hotel first.

After the two had been gone for a long time, the tattered book that had been itching to be touched finally quieted down.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect it to turn out this way either."

Shaka looked at Xu Shen apologetically.

"Excuse me, but may I ask about the origin of this book?"

Shaka shook her head and said, "This book was given to me by my grandfather when I awakened my magic. As for where he got it from, I don't know." "Where is your grandfather?"

"He has passed away."

"Can I take a look at it?"

Shaka hesitated for a moment before handing the book to Xu Shen.

Xu Shen stroked the book, and when he probed into it with a wisp of his divine sense, it was instantly pulverized.

Even a fleeting glimpse is enough to send chills down your spine.

This book seems to contain many powerful and terrifying evil spirits.

"How can you sleep soundly with this weird thing on your body every day?"

Shaka shook her head with a wry smile: "I'm used to it, and besides, they're usually very quiet."

Xu Shen returned the book and said, "I'm sorry, we probably won't be able to finish this meal today."

"I understand, and I hope this won't affect our cooperation."

Xu Shen nodded and returned to the hotel, immediately contacting Old Man Bao.

"What, a book that might be related to the Holy City?"

On the other end of the video, Grandpa Bao's nonchalant expression vanished, and he walked solemnly into his library.

"Hmm, it has a black cover that shimmers with a mixture of silver and black light. The only known attack method is that it can shoot black, but unidentified, energy blades. Oh, right, the light curtain that hangs down has the function of isolating auras."

Old Bao flipped to a page in his collection of books, pointed to the illustration, and asked, "Is this what it looks like?"

Xu Shen examined it carefully for a long time and said, "The patterns and designs match the cover of that book, but the evil book I saw was black, not silver."

"That must be it."

"This is?"

"The Holy Scripture, the personal magical artifact of Archangel Gabriel."

"what?"

"Archangel Gabriel, also known as the Angel of Wisdom, is responsible for judging evil and cleaning all the filth from the human world. Each page of that holy book seals the evil spirits that Gabriel has destroyed throughout the ages. The reason you see it as black is because it has sealed too many evil spirits, and the evil energy has seeped in over the years."

"Then why would this evil... holy book target Yu Mian?"

After pondering for a long time, Old Man Bao said, "It should be a divine oath. Only the seven archangels and the serving priests of the Holy Tribunal have the right to break a divine oath. Any other way of breaking a divine oath will leave an indelible mark. This mark represents the evil spirit that has defected from the Holy City. The seven archangels of the Holy City should be able to sense the existence of the mark."

Xu Shen's brows furrowed deeply: "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Old Xiao's decryption method is quite skillful. If we weren't so close, there would be almost no risk of this mark being detected. Besides, it's already been solved, so what's the point of me saying anything more?"

"So, my friend who is in charge of the Holy Scriptures is very likely Gabriel, who is currently touring the Holy City?"

"If she can control the Holy Scripture, even just a little, then it's certain. However, based on your description, she probably doesn't know her own identity yet."

"What if she finds out?"

"Of all the escapees from the Holy Judgment Prison, only Ding Yumin is recorded in history. Even if it's for the glory of the Holy City, they will probably fight to the death," Old Man Bao sighed. "There's another piece of bad news: the Holy Scripture can find anyone it's targeting, no matter where they are, even if they cross dimensions. No amount of disguise will work."

Xu Shen paused for a moment and then said, "Can angels be killed? Or rather, can the inheritance of angels be stolen?"

"The rules governing the selection of a soul embryo as its master remain unfathomable. Even if you manage to seize it, it will mysteriously disappear and go off to find its next master. However, the failure of the angel's pilgrimage will surely alert the other archangels in the Holy City. Given the Holy City's ability to monitor the world, it's only a matter of time before they come after you."

In other words, he couldn't kill him. Xu Shen's heart sank, and he asked again, "Will an angelic soul embryo corrupt a person's thoughts?"

“No,” said Old Man Bao. “If it could distort a person’s nature, then there would be no need to search the whole world for a successor. The Holy City has never lacked talented heretical mages who are eager to become puppets.”

“If that’s the case,” Xu Shenchen exhaled a breath of stale air, “Thank you, Grandpa Bao.”

"fine."

Old Bao sighed, shook his head, and hung up the video call.

He knew the cause and effect of the Yu Mian incident, and he felt very sorry and heartbroken that such a peerless genius was almost killed by the Holy City.

It was already a miracle that Xu Shen was able to rescue her, and now she's unlucky enough to be written down by another archangel.

The victims' lives were filled with misfortune; was this their destiny?
“Ah Shen…”

Mianmian looked at Xu Shen, who was sitting on the sofa without saying a word, with a worried look in her eyes.

Xu Shen pondered for a long time, then rubbed his face vigorously and laughed, "Mianmian, I've thought of a way, but it might require you to go through some hardship again."

Yu Mian's eyes gleamed: "Are you planning to cuckold me again?"

Tang Yue looked completely bewildered: "Didn't we already get over this? Why are you calling me now?"

Xu Shen gave an awkward smile and explained to Tang Yue, "Compared to reason, I believe women are more emotional beings. Archangel Gabriel, since we can't kill him or get rid of him, then perhaps..."

Tang Yue suddenly realized: "You're going to sell your body?"

Xu Shen smiled brightly, revealing eight white teeth: "A handsome man is still a scheme. Besides, I'm not losing out by taking advantage of an archangel. Sister Tang Yue, you don't want to see Mianmian locked up back in the Holy Judgment Prison by those guys, do you?"

Just imagining a future day when Xu Shen, with Gabriel's slender waist in his arms, roams the Holy City like a crab, and when he encounters old man Remiel, he chuckles and asks, "Old man, is it safe for me to park my ghost fire downstairs at your place?"

He feels full of energy right now!

A bad thing turned into a good thing; that's a good thing.

(End of this chapter)