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Chapter 219: The Secret Art of "An Eye for an Eye" and the Creed of "Returning Evil for Evil"
On the fourth day of the mission world, in the imperial capital, it was approaching dusk.

Before the sun sank below the horizon, Fang Yi successfully met with Disma at the Oberg Assassination Society's base, which looked like a tavern.

After Fang Yi was sent back to Arya's house by the coachman named "Zhe Xia", after confirming that the [Minister] did not send a "tail", he quickly fulfilled his previous agreement to "drink" with Disma.

He planned to convert these collections into [Tomb Guardian] camp contribution through Disma as soon as possible, and obtain the key item [Gala Snake Wine] and some skill scrolls or items that could potentially enhance his own strength through the mysterious shop unlocked by the other party.

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When Fang Yi walked into the tavern, which was almost empty except for the members of [Oberg] like the one in the South of the Empire, he saw the robber huddled in a corner with his eyes closed.

On the chipped table in front of the robber were two glasses of cheap wine and a plate of unknown meat, but it was obvious that the robber ordered these things just to cover up his tracks.

After noticing Fang Yi's footsteps, the robber opened his eyes and said something to Fang Yi that was quite similar to the style of a certain martial arts novel author.

"You came?"

Fang Yi gently pulled out the chair opposite Disma, slowly sat down and replied to the robber.

"I'm here, I'm supposed to be here.

"The collection has been acquired, and there is more than one. Please take a look at the exchange price for this one first."

As he spoke, Fang Yi took out a pair of gold earrings from his personal space and handed it to the robber.

When the robber picked up the collection and looked at it for a moment, he called out the panel and gave Fang Yi the "price" of this mission item.

"1500 Faction Contribution, a pretty good quest item.

"It can be exchanged for some weaker Mystic Skill Scrolls, but it's still 6500 Contribution Points short of the price of [Gala Snake Wine].

"Don't even think about the recipes for the top secret techniques [Eye for an Eye] and [Gala Snake Wine].

"If the remaining collections aren't of this quality, we'll have to find a way to kill some of the Empire's high-ranking officials and return to the southern part of the Empire to make up for the missing contribution points."

Fang Yi shook his head and began to take out the collections he had obtained one by one.

He knew what the bandits meant, but he was not going to let such a powerful force as the bandits waste time traveling to the south of the empire.

For now, you can just use the space's remote submission of task props and on-the-go redemption functions to quickly obtain rewards.

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After entering the world of Tier 2, the time it takes to complete tasks in the mission world is extended, the mission world map is larger, and there are more explorable camps and tasks.

The space has optimized the tasks and redemption methods related to the contribution of this type of camp to a certain extent.

As long as it is a task that has obtained space certification, the reincarnation can submit it through the panel after obtaining the task items to obtain task rewards and camp contribution.

After unlocking the mysterious store in the camp, you can summon the panel in the camp control area and consume contribution points to exchange items for your personal portable space.

Of course, when the reincarnationist chooses this way of submitting tasks, while enjoying the convenience brought by the space, he may also lose some character friendship and the opportunity to obtain additional rewards.

Just as after Fang Yi personally submitted the task item of [Kill the Minister's close relative Iokar] to Natacha, he gained additional considerable benefits through his talents and non-combat skills [Cooking lv7].

If you choose to submit the task items directly through the space, obviously you will not obtain the friendship of the [Night Raid] leader, the [Night Raid] food disposal rights, and the skill [Military Command] skill.

I can only say that this is consistent with the space's consistent style: "If you want to gain more benefits, you have to put in more effort."

It can be said that it is a true case of "the more you work, the more you earn".

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After a brief exchange with Fang Yi, I learned that Fang Yi had quite a few collections, which were enough to satisfy the contribution points required to exchange for [Gala Snake Wine].

The bandit gave up his plan to run back to the Revolutionary Army headquarters in the south of the empire to submit the mission and to increase the friendship level of those eccentric [Tomb Guardians].

So when Fang Yi threw out the third collection, the robber's eyes lit up immediately. He took it in his hand, rubbed it for a while, and then gave an offer.

“This one is even higher, 2500 contribution points.

"It seems that in addition to exchanging your collection for [Gala Snake Wine], we can also exchange it for some less rare secret arts.

"As for the secret technique of [An Eye for an Eye] that you want, we can obtain it after we kill important figures in the empire."

Before the robber could finish his words, he noticed Fang Yi's hands that were constantly taking out the collection, and the collection piled up like a small mountain in front of him.

After seeing this pile of collections, the robber first rubbed his eyes and then touched them with his hands.

After confirming that the collection in front of him, which was as big as a small mountain and almost invisible to Fang Yi's face, was all mission items for the space-certified hidden mission, the robber's face began to show obvious shock.

"Are these all the [Minister's] collections?

"The value of these collections is enough to clear out the faction store's reusable, but limited-quantity consumables.

"How did you do it? You robbed the [Minister's] treasury?"

Fang Yi smiled slightly, but remained tight-lipped, only revealing a little information.

“It’s considered robbery.

“But [the minister] is also happy to see me take these items.

"Let's see if the price of [Eye for an Eye] is high enough. If nothing unexpected happens, this skill should be able to play a significant role in the upcoming battle."

Although Disma found it difficult to understand what Fang Yi meant by "the Minister is happy to do so", he nodded and said no more. He just started to identify the prices of the task items one by one.

After a while, he handed Fang Yi a skill scroll, which was exactly what Fang Yi wanted: [An Eye for an Eye].
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An Eye for an Eye

Skill Category: Mystic
Skill Passive Effect:
1. After the user acquires this skill, if the [Spirit] attribute has not been unlocked, it will be automatically unlocked.

2. After the user learns this skill and the [Spirit] attribute is less than 25 points, additional [Spirit] attributes can be obtained by repeatedly using this skill, with a maximum of 2 points.

3. After the user acquires this skill, their ability to resist soul attacks will be moderately improved, and their resistance to curses will be slightly increased.

Skill active effect:
When activated, within a certain period of time, the injuries inflicted on the caster's body by the attack can be returned intact to the person who attacked the caster.

The duration of the skill is determined by the caster's [Spirit] and [Intelligence] attributes.

The actual effect of the returned damage will increase or decrease to a certain extent based on the difference in [Spirit] and [Intelligence] attributes between the caster and the attacker, as well as related skills.

The interval between skill activations will fluctuate depending on the caster's individual influence.

Conditions of Use:

The mental attribute must be no less than 15 points, and the physical attribute must be no less than 20 points.

caveat:

1. The successful activation of this secret skill requires the caster to be alive before it can take effect. After the caster dies, the damage return effect of this skill will immediately end.

2. The damage return effect will be limited to the damage caused by the attacker to the caster once. When returning damage, the special effect damage caused by equipment and skills will not be returned to the attacker.

Summary:
This is a secret technique that the [Mausoleum Guardian] is proud of, but it usually needs to be used in conjunction with the extremely strong recovery ability of [Gala Snake Wine] to fully exert its effect.

Theoretically, the effect is powerful, but in actual combat it can basically only be used as a secret technique to cause mutual destruction.

Unless you can heal your body's injuries infinitely and do infinite sit-ups.
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Obviously, this secret technique called "An Eye for an Eye" is perfect for Fang Yi.

It is a secret technique that is extremely suitable for Fangyi's own several characteristics, skills, and [Relics] and [Five Emperors' Coins].

With the blessing of [Reversal Technique·Strength], this secret technique requires the enemy to first bear a heavy burden of causing damage to itself, which is basically a matter of mana for Fang Yi.

Although the reincarnation version of this secret technique has been weakened more than a little.

As in the original setting, the healing ban and burning effects attached to the enemy's attack cannot be returned, and only the same degree of physical damage to the caster can be returned to the enemy.

There is also no such effect as in the original novel, where the [Tomb Guardian] lasts so long that the enemy is intimidated and unable to attack.

But Fang Yi felt that this secret technique could still play a big role on him.

For example, this secret technique is very suitable for Fang Yi to ambush others and deal with enemies with long-range attacks.

Fang Yi has already thought of some good occasions to use these skills.
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After studying the skills, Fang Yi withdrew his thoughts and nodded to Disma, indicating that he could use this skill, and then asked the robber.

"According to our agreement, in addition to the faction contribution you deserve.

"After exchanging one portion of [Gala Snake Wine] for my faction contribution points, will the remaining contribution points be enough to exchange for the recipe for [Gala Snake Wine]?
"I have a follower with a gift for medicine, and this formula is of great value to me."

Disma shook his head slowly and said with some regret.

"The faction contribution required to redeem this item in the store isn't high, and it's enough now, but there are prerequisites.

"The redeemer must participate in and complete the missions to kill the Four Rakshasa Ghosts and Gozizi, and make certain contributions in these missions.

"Only then will you be eligible to exchange for the recipe for [Gala Snake Wine]."

Fang Yi recalled the performance of Ji, the strongest of the four Rakshasa ghosts, during his meeting with the [Minister], and immediately realized that this was not something he could think about now.

[It seems that we can only attempt to complete this task after the war to quell the rebellion of the northern ethnic groups is over.]

Fang Yi looked at the wine in front of him, then turned his head and shouted to the [Oberg] member behind the counter, "Give me a glass of water and some 'information'."

He has already obtained the key item [Gala Snake Wine] to save Brand. After checking the [Rare] relic rewards issued by the [Homage to the Evil II] mission, he should return to [Night Raid] to save Brand, obtain the mission benefits, and at the same time integrate the manpower of [Night Raid] to deal with the siege of [Death in the Mist].

He already had a premonition that the battle that could kill Gozhiqi and Zhu Tian would come soon, within this week.

Just as Fang Yi was about to check the properties of the relic, he heard footsteps behind him.

At the same time, a strange hand holding a cup of water appeared in front of me, along with a female voice with youthful energy.

"Your water is here."

Fang Yi raised his head and saw a somewhat unfamiliar face.

He glanced at the headphones on the girl's head, thought for a moment, and quickly found her name in his mind.

Chelsea, the user of the [Imperial Tool] [Gaia Foundation], can transform herself into various creatures and imitate the appearance of others.

What is she trying to do with all this?

While Fang Yi was thinking about the other party's intention, Chelsea took the opportunity to pass Fang Yi some water and sat next to him, saying something that made Fang Yi suspicious.

"Excuse me, are you still recruiting new members for the Shinsengumi?"
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After hearing Chelsea's words, Fang Yi first looked at Disma opposite him. After seeing the robber shook his head, Fang Yi quickly counted the people who knew his identity in his mind.

"Madarame" and other reincarnations have signed a space contract to become a community of interests and will never talk nonsense. Akame is not a talkative person either. Natacha and I promised not to reveal my identity to others.

Well, there is only one answer.

Fang Yi narrowed his eyes and looked up at the 'intelligent crow' Yajiu standing on the bar.

The crow, who was quite perceptive, instantly realized that its situation was not good. It immediately buried its head in its wings and explained to Fang Yi in its heart.

“I see that you specifically instructed the people here to let her come back and obey orders, knowing that this is an important help.

"I have witnessed her ability with my own eyes, so..."

Fang Yi replied in his heart, "You have a good idea and have done a good job, but you acted on your own initiative. From now on, the food will be reduced by half."

After announcing the punishment for Yajiu, Fang Yi spoke to Chelsea beside him.

"Recruit, of course. The more help the better, but you have to pass my interview first.

"You have to answer me a question first.

"What can you contribute to the team? Also, why do you want to be a part of us?"

After hearing Fang Yi's question, Chelsea's eyes lit up and she gave her answer without hesitation.

"The mimicry ability of my Imperial Tool allows me to perfectly disguise myself as an enemy, penetrate deep within their ranks, and complete the decapitation mission.

"I think this ability, in the hands of the rumored omnipotent [Death in the Mist], should be able to play a greater role than I imagined.

"I agree with your creed of 'returning evil with evil.'

"I also firmly believe that as long as the evil empire headed by the [Minister] is killed, things will get better, so."

Fang Yi looked at Chelsea's determined expression and said something that she didn't want to hear.

“Your abilities are up to par, but unfortunately, Miss Chelsea, I have to tell you something.

"You don't fully understand the true meaning of my motto of 'returning evil with evil'.

"At the same time, simply killing the [Minister] will not change this corrupt country."

Fang Yi planned to spend some time to teach Chelsea some knowledge about power and governance, so that she would willingly become a "trump card" in his hand that could mislead the enemy.

At the same time, a persuasion drill was conducted in advance to seduce Akame, a former imperial assassin with great ambitions and the desire to change the poverty situation of the people in the empire.

Fang Yi thought.

[Let's practice on Chelsea first, if this statement can fool her.]

[Once I go back and convince Chi Tong to become my complete assistant, it will be a piece of cake.]

(End of this chapter)