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Chapter 246 Zeno's Tortoise
"The target has been killed!"

"Have you captured the abilities of 'Shizuki' and 'Jade Official'?"

'Yes. '

Wang Xi said secretly.

Soon, two orbs of light, one purple and one dark blue, emerged from the pool of foul-smelling corpses.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, a look of delight on his face.

'Has it been shipped?'

This purple card must have come from Yu Guanren. After all, this guy's strength is already that of a "Magical Manifestation" Grand Master, and his rating has reached the title level.

The two orbs of light went straight into Wang Xi's brow.

"Those two guys in the room are useless now, let's kill them too."

Wang Xi turned his head and flicked his sword.

A blood-ink flying sword materialized, whistling past and leaving a scarlet afterimage, before entering through a window on the third floor of the Jade Treasure Pavilion.

After two barely perceptible muffled thuds, Wang Xi received the corresponding notification:
"The target has been killed!"

Does it possess the ability to capture "cold beauty" and "fragrant scent"?

'Yes. '

Wang Xi silently replied.

Compared to their direct disciples Zhiji and Yuguanren, Lengyan and Hanxiang were several levels weaker, and only two dark green orbs of light flew over.

'Hmm...that works too.'

Wang Xi smiled and began to examine his mind.

Before the narrow crevice, three clusters of light floated—one purple, one dark blue, two dark green, and three green.

The last three green ones came from those three people of Western descent.

"Brother Hu, Miss Xiaosheng, how are you two?"

Wang Xi stopped and walked to the other side, asking a question.

Hu Bugui and his sister had now reverted to their human forms. However, they had been injured and exhausted during their battle with Zhi Ji, and their faces were slightly pale.

"Fortunately, there is nothing seriously wrong. Thank you for your concern, young master."

Hu Xiaosheng smiled and wished everyone well.

Hu Bugui, who looked like a scholar, bowed respectfully and said, "Thanks to your help, young master, otherwise, with such a powerful enemy, Xiao Sheng, Miss Sang, and I would probably have perished here."

"No need for formalities," Wang Xi waved his hand.

Hu Bugui and Hu Xiaosheng exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with gratitude and admiration. Not only was Young Master Wang exceptionally strong, having slain a powerful enemy that even the combined forces of the siblings could not withstand, but he also didn't bother with any polite words like "it was nothing."

A surge of warmth filled their hearts.

Hu Bugui took a deep breath, suppressing the throbbing pain from his injuries, and thought to himself: This young master may seem aloof, but his actions are as upright as a mountain. I should remember this kindness.

Inside the Jade Treasure Pavilion, Su Su struggled to crawl out from under the corpse of a golden-haired bloodline. She was covered in blood, her clothes were tattered, and before her lay a jumble of corpses.

Matchmaker, guest, thugs from the Sirius Gang...

They all died after having their life force drained by Shizuhime from a distance.

She was the only one who escaped unharmed because she was huddled in the corner of the counter.

Su Su was so frightened that her face turned pale. Trembling, she scrambled out of the Jade Treasure Pavilion.

Looking up, she saw the young man in the long black robe standing tall and straight like a pine tree in the morning light. The scene of the massive battle just moments before kept replaying in her mind, and Su Su was instantly mesmerized.

This is something no ordinary person could do.
Su Su murmured, her lips trembling, "So...so this young master is a deity."

She felt admiration and endless gratitude.

...

...

Wang Xi did not delay and took Hu Bugui and his sister to the church in Magou Town.

Whether in the northern or the northern regions of Dalu, Western beliefs are not popular, so this church was spontaneously built by foreign invaders.

At dawn, Magou Town was eerily quiet.

The earth-shattering battle between Wang Xi, Zhi Ji, and Yu Guanren had long since frightened everyone into keeping their doors and windows tightly shut, and the streets were deserted.

As they approached the church entrance, Hu Bugui coughed twice, frowned, and sniffed: "Such a strong smell of blood..."

"Let's go in and take a look."

Wang Xi called out.

Pushing open the half-collapsed wooden door of the church, one sees seven or eight blond, blue-eyed foreigners lying in pools of blood, dressed in exotic priest robes, their chests pierced through.

Mei Yanxi was squatting next to a corpse, examining something; Liu Xunyan was leaning against a broken pillar, regulating her breathing; and Zhang Fuyun was clutching a palm-sized, dark red, reef-like object, his face grave.

Upon seeing Wang Xi arrive, Mei Yanxi quickly stood up to greet him:
"Brother Wang, I am ashamed. We only dealt with these lackeys. The mastermind has already run away with his trusted men."

"It's alright." Wang Xi shook his head, indicating that Mei Yanxi didn't need to blame herself.

The main threat behind Magou Town was the evil sect, Dale Palace. Now that its leader has been personally killed, a few foreign bandits are no longer a concern.

Wang Xi glanced around casually.

The corpses found on the ground were all parasitized by a type of "blood-floating" organism, which transformed them into "inferior offspring".

Their strength is mostly at the basic level of four to five stars, which is similar to that of a Grandmaster or Grandmaster. Naturally, they are no match for Mei Yanxi and her group.

'Blood floating?'

Wang Xi was quite curious.

At this moment, Liu Xunyan walked over and pointed to one side of the church platform, where a hidden cellar entrance was now open.

"Young master, the stronghold of the foreign bandits is just below..."

As she spoke, Liu Xunyan's face showed reluctance.

"It was like a living hell, a truly horrific sight."

"..."

Wang Xi remained silent, but judging from the expressions of Mei Yanxi and the others, he knew that they must have already gone down to check.

He walked slowly down the cellar steps.

A foul stench, mixed with preservatives, wafted over.

Below the steps, dozens of mutilated corpses lay flat on an iron stand, including men and women, the old and the young... and many organs were still immersed in glass jars.

Inside a crystal grinder in the corner, dark red powder emitted an eerie glow.

Zhang Fuyun caught up from behind and handed over the dark red "reef" in his hand: "Senior brother, this is what I found here, take a look."

Wang Xi took the dark red stone.

The instant his fingertips touched it, the corresponding information appeared in his eyes:
"Blood coral: A crystalline mineral formed underwater by some mysterious force, containing energy. Due to its unique geographical location, it is infested with parasites, which contain pollution."

Wang Xi frowned slightly.

This blood coral...

It is similar to ether crystal, but it is more like another evolutionary form that appears after being contaminated.

Ether crystal, magic stone, black crystal, blood coral, and many other minerals have all been affected by pollution.

Perhaps the differences in the rules and power systems of the fairy tale world and the mystical world have led to the differences in the evolution of these ores.

Wang Xi thought.

With a sweep of his primordial spirit, he discovered hundreds or even thousands of tiny insects hidden within the blood coral in his hand, which must be the so-called "blood parasites".

After a while.

In this cellar, Wang Xi found some remaining research notes. Although he didn't recognize the "foreign language" of the mystical world, Teacher Da Ka did.

He learned that the blood coral came from an island in the Western Ocean called the Venetian Empire.

That island is called "Red Duke Island".

The foreign bandits in Magou Town came from a declining noble family on Red Duke Island.

They have dealt with blood coral for generations, using ancestral secret techniques to parasitize the human body with blood coral, thereby gaining extraordinary power and a longer lifespan.

The drawback is that it causes allergies to sunlight and silverware; prolonged exposure can lead to muscle atrophy, organ failure, and even death.

The leader, Bill, is the current head of the Red Duke Island family. He has traveled across the ocean to Dalu because there is an inexhaustible supply of "experimental materials" here.

In chaotic times, people are treated worse than dogs.

He sought to develop a bloodline without defects, thereby realizing his vision of immortality.

Wang Xi narrowed his eyes.

These foreign bandits certainly have big ambitions. From now on, kill them one by one when you encounter them.

...

...

Two days later.

Magou Town has barely regained a semblance of human activity.

Wang Xi's convoy was parked on a hillside outside the town.

Hu Bugui and the other two stood with Susu by the roadside.

"The town is in dire need of rebuilding. If we stay to restore order, it will be a way of repaying your kindness."

Hu Bugui clasped his hands in a fist salute, his tone earnest.

Although the three of them were also heading north for training, they couldn't bear to see Magou Town leaderless and in chaos.

Wang Xi nodded and tossed out a heavy bag of silver dollars—ill-gotten gains confiscated from the Jade Treasure Pavilion.

"Brother Hu, this mess in Magou Town is not easy to clean up. It will require manpower, resources, and money. Here you go."

Hu Bugui took the money bag, paused for a moment, and then bowed to the carriage with his sworn sister Hu Xiaosheng, saying, "Thank you, young master."

Su Su stepped forward, her eyes reddening: "Young Master saved my life. May you have a safe journey."

Wang Xi looked at the girl and sighed inwardly. This was a microcosm of the chaotic world.

With the destruction of the Jade Treasure Pavilion, Su Su was left homeless, and the Hu siblings, taking pity on her, took her in. Wang Xi also learned of the woman's background through this experience…

Su Su's original name was Zheng Yunchun. She moved north with her uncle's caravan to avoid the war, but was robbed by the Tianlang Gang in Magou Town. Her uncle became "consumables" for Bill's experiment, and she was forced into prostitution.

"If it weren't for you, young master, this suffering would never end."

She choked back tears, knelt down, and kowtowed three times.

Wang Xi silently accepted the greeting, then with a flick of his sleeve, Su Su was lifted up by an invisible force.

"Brother Hu, Little Rope, Miss Sang... and Susu, take care."

After he finished speaking, he lowered the curtain of the carriage.

As the sun began to set, the carriage slowly started moving.

blah blah...

Hu Bugui and his two companions watched the convoy disappear into the distance.

Holding the sword, Sang Hui looked at the carriage where the young master Wang was and sighed, "It is truly our good fortune to meet such a person. Slaying demons, eliminating evil, and pacifying foreign pirates, every single one of them is remarkable."

Hu Xiaosheng was quite sentimental, and the sadness of parting brought tears to her eyes: "I just don't know when we'll see each other again..."

Sang Hui patted her shoulder, and the three of them waved to the dusk in tacit agreement—this trip together was a matter of chance, and also a memorable experience.

Inside the carriage, Wang Xi withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

With this minor matter settled, he felt at peace.

He simply closed his eyes and thought to himself:

'Caus, return.'

hum-

Consciousness then sank.

Projection hosted

"The World I Live In: Mysterious"

Exploration: 8.6%

"Legend Level: 40 (You wiped out the Da Le Dian stronghold in Ma Gou Town, on the border between Bei Chen and the Northern Kingdom, and killed two of their disciples. This angered the Da Le Dian... Your deeds of slaying demons and saving the people of Ma Gou Town spread rapidly through Hu Bugui and his two companions, as well as the townspeople, and quickly reached both the Northern Kingdom and the Northern Kingdom... Some even erected incense for you and honored you as 'True Man Xuanlong'.)"

"Advent Cooldown Countdown: 7 hours and 59 minutes"

"Preview of Seclusion: You continue your journey north with Mei Yanxi, Zhang Fuyun, and Liu Xunyan, but suddenly receive a message from the sect Mojianzhai."

"The evil cultivators of the Heavenly Alliance have struck again, intercepting and killing disciples of the Ink Sword Sect one after another, which has angered the four hall masters. Master Song Hui has ordered you to fight back as a form of training."

"You followed the clues and hunted down the evil cultivators of the Heavenly Alliance in the secluded world, and your reputation gradually grew, but this also attracted the attention of the higher-ups of the Heavenly Alliance."

"During a battle, Elder Dongmen of the Heavenly Alliance suddenly appeared and attempted to assassinate you."

"You used all your cards to barely escape with your life, but you were also seriously injured. The enemy was relentlessly pursuing you, and in your exhaustion, you missed Shen Miaowei's cries for help."

"Shen Miaowei died at her home in Pinghai City, her life cut short. The cat Liuli, whom you sent to protect her, also perished, and the Wild Card was destroyed as a result."

"One day, a sudden flood occurred, and you were crushed to death by a giant hand that fell from the sky..."

Wang Xi opened his eyes on the deck chair on the balcony.

"Hmm?" He frowned slightly.

This "seclusion preview" still ended the same way. Even with his teachings and the enhanced protection of the glass, Shen Miaowei still died.

He died after Shen Miaowei died.

This is not okay.

'Elder of the Winter Gate of the Heavenly Alliance? To force me to flee with severe injuries, even if it was just a projected entity... his strength must be considerable, at least a second or third-level title holder.'

Wang Xi thought about it.

'Hmm, no major problem. I just need to boost my strength again before my next descent into the Mystic Realm.'

At that moment, a gap opened in my mind, and a stream of information flowed out:
You have obtained a "Legendary Chest"!

"Turn on?"

Wang Xi raised an eyebrow.

This time, my descent into the Mystic Realm has earned me quite a bit of Legend Points, and I actually got the second-tier "Legendary Treasure Chest" directly.

Wang Xi thought for a moment and muttered to himself:
'Open it.'

In his mind, a large golden treasure chest clattered open, bursting forth with dazzling light.

Please choose one of the following four rewards:

"1. 5000 experience points"

"II. The All-Purpose Cards (Zhi Ji, Bloodline Secret Technique, Phoenix Scissors Technique)"

"3. Fashion Cards (will change the appearance and effect of Wild Cards to some extent)"

"IV. Black Blind Box (One unknown wild card will be randomly drawn)"

Looking at the reward options, Wang Xi was basically certain that the second tier of treasure chests would definitely contain a "black blind box".

He pondered for a moment.

Option 1, with its 5000 experience points, is not cost-effective.

In option two, "Shizuki" is a follower card that can summon a 100% loyal Shizuki, but it is a weakened version and does not reach the strength of the original, only having a high-level four-star rating.

The "Bloodline Secret Technique" is a closely guarded secret of the Red Duke Island, which allows for the mass production of bloodline members using blood coral.

"Phoenix Scissors Technique" comes from the Tai Su Scissors Pavilion and is considered a high-level core spell that can create phoenixes from paper cuttings to defend against enemies.

All three cards are of Deep Blue quality.

Wang Xi shook his head and decisively chose the fourth option.

The "black blind box" that produces black cards, while involving an element of gambling, has a significantly higher potential reward.

hum-

A black box flew out of the treasure chest, the lid opened by itself, and a ball of black light popped out.

The black light solidified in front of Wang Xi, who then grabbed it.

Wang Xi's pupils shrank slightly.

"Zeno's Tortoise (Unknown Card)"

"Quality: Black 1-star (unique/unclassifiable/upgradable)"

The great philosopher Zeno once proposed the famous paradox: Achilles, the runner, can never catch up with the tortoise. If the tortoise goes ahead a certain distance, even if Achilles runs much faster than the tortoise, when he reaches the tortoise's position, the tortoise has moved forward a new distance. This cycle continues, and there will always be an insurmountable gap between them.

When this paradox manifests under a special power, the cardholder transforms into an "unreachable being," trapping the pursuer in an eternal dilemma of distance.

"After use, a 'constant safe distance' (currently 1 meter) will be maintained between you and the designated target. This distance cannot be shortened or eliminated regardless of the target's movement speed or whether it uses displacement abilities. The effect lasts until you actively deactivate it or run out of energy (each activation consumes energy, and the consumption rate is positively correlated with the target's movement speed and displacement ability strength)."

"Good guy."

Wang Xi's eyes lit up.

"Another top-tier black card!"

(End of this chapter)