See the Law of Deception

Chapter 119 [The Play and the Shadow]

[Destiny: Theatrical Shadow]

[An ancient and unique craft, it seems to differ somewhat from traditional shadow puppetry; it is more exquisite, more dexterous, and also more terrifying.]

It has been passed down from ancient times, enduring countless terrifying tales, and now it has come into your hands.

You know, it's not a skill that should exist in the world of the living.

You can choose to accept this craft and become its sole inheritor, or you can refuse.

[If it refuses, it will wait for its next successor.]

[Accept. You will pay 3000 to save your life.]

Lu Jinzhao read through the newspaper lines about fate, but the content was not much, unlike the detailed descriptions of supernatural items. The newspaper did not explicitly state the function of fate.

"Does it only appear after you buy it?"

No wonder some people on the forum say that you should be careful when buying a destiny chart. What if you buy it and find that the destiny chart is not what you imagined? You will regret it, right?
However, Lu Jinzhao did not hesitate in the slightest because of this.

She will definitely buy this destiny.

Even if it only came from a Class B platform, it was a Class B platform after the sheepskin had caused trouble, and besides, she had no choice.

She took out her ticket, which showed an amount of 3200, and her class had been upgraded to second class.

"Repairing my body cost more money than I expected."

Was it because she left the wooden box inside her body?

It seems to be the only possibility.

If it weren't for the train's repairs, she would never have had the dangerous idea of ​​placing a supernatural object inside her body. Sure enough, just as she expected, the train charged a large sum of money to save her life, but it did repair her body. She could hardly even feel the wooden box anymore.

Her current physical condition is undoubtedly within the range of "healthy" standards.

"It's amazing."

As he spoke, Lu Jinzhao spent 3000 coins to buy the [Shadow of the Play] destiny.

That left her with only 200 yuan to buy her life.

The moment she bought the destiny, her memories of the "three years of apprenticeship," which had been blurry and gradually faded as she left the platform after completing her mission, became incredibly clear. At the same time, the "inheritance" was also imprinted in her mind.

She experienced a sensation similar to the train repairing her body.

Because she bought this destiny, her body also began to change.

Even after the train was repaired, her body, which was originally only average, slowly became stronger because of her "three years of martial arts training". Although there seemed to be no big difference in appearance, Lu Jinzhao was surprised to find that she had gained some muscle.

It's not an exaggeration; you can hardly see them when they're not exerting force, but they're very useful muscles.

And slowly, the true function of the [Theatrical Shadow] destiny began to emerge in her mind.
"Huhu."

Huo Ye ran onto the train just before the doors were about to close.

God knows how dangerous that moment was for him.

As soon as he got on the bus, he immediately tried to tear off the thing that had been sticking to his back and gnawing at his flesh, but to his surprise, he didn't even need to lift a finger; the two shadow puppets floated off his body.

Just when Huo Ye thought the train had blocked the supernatural power, he saw that the shadow puppet belonging to Lu Jinzhao, which had originally floated down at his feet, did not fall down directly, but stood on the ground.
Then, with its flat legs, it trotted off towards Lu Jinzhao.

Huo Ye couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly, not even immediately repairing his own body, but staring at the bizarre scene before him.

The shadow puppet had changed from its previous ferocious appearance. Although Huo Ye could still sense the aura of a ghost emanating from it, it was much weaker.

Besides, isn't this a train?
Is this "inheritance" truly a destiny?

He watched as the shadow puppet ran to Lu Jinzhao's feet, then slipped into Lu Jinzhao's trouser leg and stuck to his calf. Then, the bone skewers that had been trailing behind it vanished into thin air.

Next, the change occurred in Lu Jinzhao's right index finger.

A black ring, resembling both a ring and a tattoo, appeared on it.

He saw Lu Jinzhao, as if conducting an experiment, facing the open space, raising her right hand, palm down, and with a slight movement of her special index finger, the shadow puppet that had crawled into her trouser leg slid out and spun around in place following the movement of her finger.

It's just like an obedient puppy.

Huo Ye shook his head. What puppy? This thing is a real brat!

"Congratulations!" Huo Ye said through gritted teeth.

He tried very hard to control himself from sounding sarcastic, but he was genuinely a little envious.

What a lucky fate! Does she have offensive capabilities from the very beginning?

That's really rare!
Most people are actually quite weak when they first acquire a destiny, just like there's always a beginning to cultivation. It's impossible to be invincible right after acquiring a destiny.

The most typical examples are those who obtain the destiny of a "Taoist priest," "Celestial Master," "Spirit Communicator," or "Witch." Their destiny grows stronger through repeated missions and resistance against vengeful ghosts.

Just as people are not born adults, once they have a new "life," they naturally need to nurture it and let it grow slowly.

Some "fate deities" are less useful than a supernatural item when you first get them.

However, without exception, all of the [Special Grade] possess a [Destiny].

Supernatural items determine the lower limit, while [Fate] determines the upper limit.

Based solely on what he witnessed and his experiences during the mission, Lu Jinzhao dared to assert that the upper limit of the [Destiny] he obtained would certainly not be low.

"Damn it, isn't this a Class B platform?"

How could such a powerful "fate chart" exist?
Lu Jinzhao was unaware of Huo Ye's complex inner thoughts. She briefly tried out the new way of controlling the shadow puppets and felt quite satisfied.

The only downside was that when the shadow puppet was first attached to her calf, her finger bones seemed to fall onto a forging table, being constantly forged by a red-hot iron hammer, forging them into a new [main rod] that controlled the shadow puppet in a special way.

After purchasing the destiny, she already knew the full function of [Theatrical Shadow].

First, her body was significantly strengthened due to her martial arts training. Second, she gained a special supernatural ability: controlling shadow puppets.

Just like inside the platform, to unleash the supernatural abilities of one's destiny, one needs a shadow puppet as a medium, and she currently only has one shadow puppet, which is the one she made herself.

This shadow puppet is, without a doubt, a ghost.

Although it is weak, what makes this ghost special is that it is a complete shadow puppet made from the skin of Lu Jinzhao and the bones of a ghost. Therefore, it is a "little ghost" that carries the aura of Lu Jinzhao.

Just thinking about it, Lu Jinzhao could imagine many times when it could come in handy.

However, the downside is that this little thing is afraid of water, fire, and high temperatures.

Even ordinary people can cope with it as long as they find the right method.

However, Lu Jinzhao felt no control over the shadow puppet made of ghost skin and bone that floated down beside Huo Ye.

Simply because her current "level" is still too low.

She couldn't control the shadow puppets that she hadn't made herself.

Fortunately, according to her inherited memories, as long as she makes enough shadow puppets, improves her skills, and obtains better materials, her destiny will gradually become stronger, and she will be able to control more shadow puppets and possess more powerful abilities.

The shadow puppets she manipulates will also become more like vengeful ghosts.

But that's all in the future. Right now, she only has a very fragile little imp.

To make the next one, she needs the right materials.

The materials used are simply ordinary dead skin and bones, which are far from sufficient.

She must find "special people," such as those with unusual birth dates, those who died tragically, or passengers with a special destiny.

Besides humans, there are even better materials: ghosts.

However, she didn't have the ability to obtain the ghost's skin and bones yet, so she had to settle for second best for now.

People who died extremely tragically were easy to find; there were plenty of them on the platform. However, even shadow puppets made from such materials only carried a little bit of resentment and ghostly energy.

If only there were some special way to get a ghost's body.

Lu Jinzhao sighed.

The train is already on its way back.

Apart from Huo Ye, no one else got on the bus.

During this period, Lu Jinzhao was immersed in understanding the concept of "destiny".

Perhaps it's because her current level is too low, and some of the inherited memories are shrouded in mystery, like fragments that she can't recall.

"If I make enough powerful shadow puppets, and then obtain the most crucial main shaft, I, as the maker, will be able to..."

What can it do?
Can not remember.

Perhaps, this part of her memory will only awaken when she reaches a certain threshold.

Or perhaps this legacy is inherently incomplete?

After all, this is only a Class B platform.

Various possibilities flashed through Lu Jinzhao's mind, but in any case, the surprise that [Theater] brought her exceeded her expectations.

This is a destiny with an exceptionally strong functional personality.

Even though some prerequisites are required and the only shadow puppet she possesses is very fragile, she can use it to ensure her survival in a seemingly hopeless situation.

Because this shadow puppet, imbued with the spirit of Lu Jinzhao and made from her own skin, can take her place in death at crucial moments.

Among supernatural items, those that can take someone's place in death are extremely rare, and they are practically priceless in transactions among passengers.

Lu Jinzhao, on the other hand, could easily make such supernatural items herself.

However, she also needs special bones as materials; her own skin alone is not enough.

And it couldn't be the skin that was peeled off when she was alive.

"The problem is the bones."

The control lever, made of bone, will become part of her bones the moment the shadow puppet is completed; this is an essential material.

This time, her master kindly provided a ghost's bone for the event, but where should she go to find a suitable bone next?
Lu Jinzhao was only troubled for a moment before she stopped worrying about it. At least, she now had the ability to make substitutes for others to die, didn't she?
Ten minutes passed quickly as she learned about her destiny. When the train arrived at the station, Huo Ye, seeing Lu Jinzhao preparing to leave, said, "Hey! Wait a minute!"

Lu Jinzhao turned around and looked at him questioningly. Huo Ye quickly explained, "After you pass the first Class B platform, remember to apply to enter the core area on the forum when you get back."

"There are many things inside, remember to take a look."

"The high-class platform that follows is quite different from where you were before."

Huo Ye's tone was normal, and he seemed to no longer hold a grudge against Lu Jinzhao for tricking him on the platform.

Lu Jinzhao nodded, but did not believe that Huo Ye had "forgave past grievances" so easily. She remained wary of Huo Ye.

"Can my application be approved?" Lu Jinzhao thought for a moment and then suddenly asked.

“Yes.” Huo Ye nodded: “There is a person among the forum administrators named Fate Diviner. We call her. After your application is submitted, she will know once she sees you.”

At this point, Huo Ye didn't mind adding a few more words: "She's called a fortune teller, but in our eyes, she's almost a prophet. We all want to meet her on the platform; it would greatly increase our survival rate."

Lu Jinzhao noticed that Huo Ye used the word "approaching".

First it was that "Qingwu" from the forum, and then this "Divine Calculator." It seems there are many hidden talents at Yuncheng Station?

Lu Jinzhao became somewhat interested. After saying goodbye to Huo Ye, she returned home and clearly sensed the difference in herself compared to before. Surprisingly, she didn't feel tired and wanted to go to sleep immediately.

Is it because of one's destiny?

Her body and mind have become stronger.

Lu Jinzhao simply opened the forum and submitted his application.

And then, almost instantly, the application was approved.

She was somewhat taken aback, because the application contained nothing but a button.

It seems that what Huo Ye said was indeed true.

After the application was approved, the small envelope icon in the upper right corner of the forum suddenly started flashing. Lu Jinzhao clicked on it and found an email.

Congratulations, you've survived to this day.

The core section is pinned to the top and contains the information you need; remember to check it out.

If you need more convenient communication, please join this group chat. Don't worry, this group cannot be observed by ordinary people in real life.

I wish you a long and healthy life.

--new moon】

A concise email.

Lu Jinzhao first checked the computer's webcam, registered a new account, and then clicked on the link in the email.

The link redirected to a group chat, showing that she had joined it.

The group chat had 85 members, and with her, it now has 86.

The moment she entered the group chat, several messages popped up.

This death platform has been going on for quite a while now, and it's still not over.

Didn't the fortune teller say it would take at least a month? Let's wait and see.

[Is this the second time this year that a platform has been used for a fatal incident? Why does it seem to be accelerating?]

[Previously, there was a death battle almost every six months, which felt like an annual cleanup of the top-tier units, while also taking down some level-one units with the potential to be promoted to top-tier.]

Why are you making it sound like you're sweeping up trash?

I didn't mean that at all!

【Oh, a new person has arrived.】

Congratulations! Another person has survived a few more days on the train!