Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 775 The Origin of the Monocle

Driven by Gu Yuena's spiritual power, the silver scales shimmered with a warm luster, and the fine patterns on their surface seemed to come alive, slowly flowing and emitting a wave that seemed to want to establish a connection with those who touched them.

However, just as this reverse scale, guided by spiritual power, was about to touch Nan Fusheng's skin and slowly merge into his body, an inexplicable resistance arose spontaneously from Nan Fusheng's body without warning.

This resistance was invisible and intangible, yet exceptionally resilient, like an invisible net that suddenly tightened, firmly blocking the line between Ni Lin and Nan Fusheng, instantly halting the scale's merging momentum.

"Hmm?" Gu Yuena frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which was then replaced by a sharp glint. "I want to see what exactly is obstructing us from the shadows."

Before she finished speaking, her spiritual power surged instantly, carrying an undeniable pressure as it probed into Nan Fusheng's body.

"Om-"

A faint yet soul-shaking buzz resounded within Nan Fusheng's body. Immediately afterward, in Gu Yuena's mental perception, two blurry phantoms suddenly appeared.

One of the lines is the outline of a monocle, with a faint mist covering the lens, obscuring the specific patterns, yet exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Beside the illusory image of the monocle, the illusory image of an ancient key floats silently, with a pair of eyeballs seemingly cast from starlight embedded in the key handle.

"What the hell?"

Gu Yuena was filled with doubts. She had never seen the illusory image of that monocle before; the aura it emitted was strange and eerie, carrying a repulsive force that blocked all external detection.
The other key phantom held a deeply etched memory for her—it was undoubtedly the thing that Nasita, that woman, had forcibly fed to Nan Fusheng in a manner that was almost like plunder, during their intimate moment.

The incident happened suddenly, and she originally intended to forcibly separate the key from Nan Fusheng's aura before the key had fully merged with Nan Fusheng's.

With her abilities, she was absolutely confident that she could complete this task in an instant, but Kiana, that woman, interfered at the crucial moment.

The white-haired girl's methods were unpredictable and her strength was far beyond expectations. A dazzling array of attacks abruptly interrupted her actions, and in the end, she could only watch helplessly as the aura of the key disappeared into Nan Fusheng's body like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

This incident was like a sharp thorn, deeply embedded in her heart, making it difficult for her to let go.

But at that time, only the key should have been integrated into Nan Fusheng's body. When did this monocle appear?
Could it be that Nasita, that woman, secretly fed Nan Fusheng something strange behind her back during this time?

Gu Yuena's expression instantly shifted between light and shadow, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. She had personally experienced the terror of that key—it was no ordinary object, but rather a vessel for some terrifying power.

She couldn't accurately judge just how powerful it was, but judging from the energy fluctuations emitted by the key at the time, it was at least a super artifact. What was even more terrifying was that it also carried a powerful mental pollution that was enough to erode the soul.

The fact that this monocle can coexist with the phantom of the key within Nan Fusheng's body, and even subtly resonate with it, in itself indicates that it is no ordinary object.

Although the repulsive force it emits is not as violent as that of a key, it is more resilient and more bizarre, as if it is a manifestation of another rule.

"Om-"

Before Gu Yuena could figure out the connection between the two, an even more terrifying change suddenly occurred.

The illusory images of the monocle and the key seemed to be completely disturbed by her mental power, and the originally blurry outlines instantly became clear.

Then, an extremely dazzling light burst forth—the light was not a warm, bright color, but rather a cold, silvery-white and dark gold, intertwined to form a twisted band of light that instantly filled the mental space within Nan Fusheng's body.

The next second, countless chaotic and meaningless pieces of information surged into her consciousness like a tidal wave bursting its banks, with a devastating force.

These messages are not specific words or images, but rather countless fragments of consciousness, sometimes like a sharp buzzing, sometimes like a low roar, and sometimes like a chaotic flow of illogical symbols.

They appeared to follow no pattern, yet possessed a destructive power, like thousands of blunt knives, frantically assaulting her sea of ​​consciousness, as if trying to completely shatter and submerge this realm of consciousness that carried countless years of her memories.

"boom!"

The next moment, the Reverse Scale, which was still locked in a stalemate with the resistance, was suddenly thrown back by a tremendous force. With a dull thud, it flew out, drawing a silver arc in the air, and finally landed back in Gu Yuena's outstretched left hand.

The warm luster on the surface of the scales had become dull, and the fine patterns had stopped flowing, clearly indicating that they had been subjected to considerable shock during the impact.

Gu Yuena let out a muffled groan, her face instantly turning ashen. She staggered back three steps before barely regaining her balance. Instinctively, she raised her right hand to cover her forehead, her brows furrowing tightly, and fine beads of cold sweat appearing on her temples.

At this moment, her mental sea was in an unprecedented upheaval. The chaotic information that surged in was like an out-of-control beast, rampaging through her consciousness. Each collision sent waves of tearing pain through her soul.

"Gu Yue, what have you done?!"

Na'er, deep within her spiritual sea, was also startled by the sudden and violent riot. She quickly composed herself, mobilized all her spiritual power, and worked with Gu Yue's consciousness to build a defensive line, doing her best to resist and quell this sudden disaster.

A full minute passed before Gu Yuena's paleness gradually faded, her rapid breathing calmed down, and she quietly wiped away the cold sweat from her forehead.

She slowly lowered her hand from her forehead, a lingering trace of shock still visible in her eyes, clearly indicating that the aftershocks of the mental shock she had just experienced had not completely dissipated.

"Gu Yue, are you alright?" Nan Fusheng immediately stepped forward and asked with obvious concern in his voice.

Gu Yuena raised her head and looked at Nan Fusheng, trying to give him a reassuring look. Her voice was still a little hoarse: "It's okay, don't worry."

However, the shock and unease in her heart did not diminish but rather increased, even more intense than when she had just been shocked.

The appearance of the phantom key, though it alerted her, was still within her expectations.

But what on earth is this suddenly appearing monocle-like phantom?

What roles do these two elements play within Nan Fusheng's body? What is the connection between them? Why do they exhibit such strong rejection and resistance towards her mental power?
Countless questions, like a dense spider web, intertwined and spread in her mind. Gu Yuena's gaze involuntarily fell on Nan Fusheng again, her eyes filled with complex and unfathomable emotions, including both inquiry and a hint of barely perceptible worry.

"Fusheng." Gu Yuena composed herself and spoke softly, trying to find clues from Nan Fusheng, "Did Naxida give you anything?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Fusheng nodded without hesitation and said naturally, "Yes, I have."

Gu Yuena's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "What is it?"

“Let me think…” Nan Fusheng frowned slightly, as if recalling something, then pointed to his fingers and said as if listing treasures, “There are some rare and precious herbs, and her specially made medicinal herbs, such as Patishalan, which she says are beneficial for cultivation.” Hearing these irrelevant answers, Gu Yuena realized that her question was not precise enough, and quickly added, “Besides these rare and precious herbs and medicinal herbs, are there any other more special things? Like small items such as keys or monocles.”

Fearing that Nan Fusheng might have overlooked something, she further broadened the scope: "Of course, it doesn't necessarily have to be from Nasita. Others are fine too, like Kiana or Qingque, have they given you similar small items?"

"Well..." Upon hearing this, Nan Fusheng frowned slightly, lost in thought, his fingers unconsciously stroking his chin, as if trying to recall past details.

Seeing this, Gu Yuena did not urge him, but simply watched him quietly.

After a long pause, Nan Fusheng scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said with a hint of uncertainty, "It seems... about a month ago, Nasita gave me a key. But at the time, that key... I swallowed it."

The moment the words left her lips, Gu Yuena's purple pupils suddenly contracted, and she glared fiercely at Nan Fusheng, her eyes filled with a mixture of anger and helplessness.

I almost forgot about this!
She secretly grumbled to herself. At that time, due to Kiana's overwhelming power, she had no choice but to temporarily conceal her sharpness and slink away from the governor's residence.

After that, he was so busy with various matters that he almost forgot that the reason Nan Fusheng swallowed the key was because he and Naxida were playing those intimate and inappropriate little games.

Moreover, she clearly remembers that Nan Fusheng was fully conscious at the time and was not being forced or misled.

It would have been better if this matter hadn't been brought up, because as soon as it was, Gu Yuena was so angry that her teeth itched!
How could this guy be so spineless? He was easily seduced by that woman Nasita and obediently went to bed with her, even daring to swallow this strange key.

What angered her even more was that Nan Fusheng was clearly trying to cover things up—he only mentioned that Naxida had given him the key, but made no mention of the intimate things he did with her.

Gu Yuena grew angrier the more she thought about it, her chest heaving slightly. She wished she could teach Nan Fusheng a lesson right now and make him reflect on his actions.

But then I thought, finding out the origin of the monocle is the most important thing right now, and I can't let momentary emotions delay the important matter.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger surging within her. Her fingertips curled slightly, then slowly relaxed, trying to make her tone sound calm as she continued to press, "Anything else? Besides this key, has anyone else given you anything like a monocle?"

"Well?" Nan Fusheng pondered for a while before slowly saying, "It seems... Fors gave me a peculiar monocle. But not long after, the monocle mysteriously disappeared, and I searched for it for quite a while."

"Did Fors give this to you?"

Upon hearing this completely unexpected answer, Gu Yuena's pupils suddenly contracted, and a hint of astonishment and seriousness flashed in her purple eyes. She quickly asked, "When did she give it to you? Do you remember the specific circumstances?"

Nan Fusheng raised his hand and scratched his head, recalling carefully: "It must have been when we first met. She was a little lost when she first came to Shrek City, so I helped her find her way. As a thank you, she gave me a monocle as a gift."

"I remembered the glasses because they had a peculiar feel to them. However, they disappeared not long after she gave them to me."

"I remember it very clearly. I put it in my storage soul tool and checked it twice. But when I wanted to take it out to look at it again, I couldn't find it anywhere."

It's perfectly normal to not see each other.

Gu Yuena pondered to herself, her gaze darkening. The monocle hadn't disappeared at all; it was clearly still inside her, lurking alongside the phantom of the key, only she herself had never noticed it.

She never imagined that the monocle had entered Nan Fusheng's body so long ago, and that it was through Fors's hands.

In an instant, Gu Yuena felt that things were becoming more and more complicated. Her already chaotic thoughts were now like a lake surface tossed with pebbles, rippling in layers.

"I see." Gu Yuena spoke slowly, her voice as steady as possible to conceal the turmoil in her heart. "After the glasses disappeared, did you feel anything unusual about your body? For example, were you mentally confused, or had strange dreams?"

"No, nothing." Nan Fusheng shrugged and said, "After that, everything was normal. I ate and slept well, and my cultivation wasn't affected at all. What's wrong, Gu Yue? Why are you suddenly asking these questions? Is there something wrong with that monocle?"

Seeing Nan Fusheng's "ignorant" appearance, Gu Yuena sighed silently in her heart.

Judging from his reaction, he was clearly unaware of the key and monocle hidden inside his body, and even less aware of the enormous risks that these two items might conceal.

She composed herself and casually replied, "It's nothing. It's just that at the party the other day, I overheard Nasita and the others mentioning that they had given you some special gifts, so I was curious and asked a few more questions."

These words were perfectly worded, explaining the reason for his questioning while cleverly steer the conversation in an irrelevant direction, preventing Nan Fusheng from pursuing the matter further.

"I see." Upon hearing this, Nan Fusheng's doubts gradually disappeared, and he nodded in understanding, without asking any further questions.

Regarding the key and the monocle, Gu Yuena secretly decided not to tell Fusheng for the time being.

Since these two things are still safely hidden in Nan Fusheng's body, without causing any obvious abnormalities or substantial damage to his body or mind, it would be best for her to remain still and not interfere recklessly until she fully understands their nature.

After all, these two things have unknown origins, strange powers, and an elusive connection between them.

If she were to rashly point it out, causing Fusheng to become wary or fearful, it might stimulate the phantom within him and trigger unpredictable changes, which would be a loss.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuena suppressed her heavy heart, a gentle expression appeared on her face, and she changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's deal with the matter at hand first."

Since Nan Fusheng knew nothing about the key and monocle hidden inside his body, there was no need for her to continue questioning him. Excessive inquiry would only increase his confusion and panic, and might even disturb the hidden objects, which would be counterproductive.

Moreover, she had already learned from Nan Fusheng's words the origin of the monocle—a gift from Fors—and that was enough. She would investigate the remaining clues in secret, without dragging Fusheng into this complicated vortex.

However, suppressing her doubts about the two strange objects, another emotion, like a flood that had been held back by a dam for a long time, quietly surged in Gu Yuena's heart.

Now that the origins of the monocle have been clarified and this worry has been temporarily put aside, it seems there is still an old score to settle between her and Nan Fusheng.

She hadn't forgotten that back when she was locked in a fierce battle with Kiana, on the brink of life and death, this guy actually had the leisure to be intimate with Narcida on the side!
Thinking back on that weakness that allowed her to be easily seduced by others, she still felt a surge of unspeakable anger in her heart.

This debt absolutely cannot be left unresolved.

He needs to be punished properly to make him understand what he should and shouldn't do, and more importantly, to make him realize who is the person he should care about most.

(End of this chapter)