Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 113... Hiss... Why isn't this considered an update?
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Guangmingli neighborhood, we turned into the alley.

The dilapidated red brick walls resembled the wrinkles of an old man; dark-colored clothes hung haphazardly to dry on the windowsill; and several pieces of old, discarded furniture lay piled up on the street awaiting disposal.

A unique atmosphere of daily life, a mixture of cooking fumes, dampness, and a faint musty smell, permeated the narrow alley.

Chen Baiyu paused slightly behind an inconspicuous trash can in a street corner alley.

The effect of the Thousand Illusions Mask subtly changed; the unfamiliar face that had been altered to match the timing receded like the tide, revealing his original calm appearance.

The urge for revenge had not completely dissipated; it was merely temporarily suppressed by higher-level system commands.

Since the "new version of the Destiny Guide" suggests setting off immediately, let's prioritize this task. After all, the cost of failing to activate Dragon Scale Dust is the permanent loss of the item, while we have relatively ample time to deal with Li Changhong.

Exactly...

You can think of ways to make that shady broker Li Changhong experience something more exciting. You can also take the time to optimize the route and time plan in your mind. Even with the Thousand Illusion Mask disguise, you should try your best to avoid leaving any traces.

the most important is.

The order to depart immediately also made him realize something: the Thousand Illusions Mask's time was running out.

Chen Baiyu could certainly go up and slap that shady intermediary Li Changhong to death right now, but the total usage time of the Thousand Illusion Mask is really running out.

Along the way, Li Changhong would stop using the Thousand Illusion Mask as soon as he reached a sufficiently safe place. He also hid in a corner and did not use the Thousand Illusion Mask most of the time while monitoring the factory's work.

However, more than half of the total two hours had already been used up.

In case.

It's not advisable to take action now.

The reconnaissance is over, and we've gathered most of the information.

If we come again, it won't take much time or effort.

Chen Baiyu only needs to wait for the usage time of the Thousand Illusion Mask to refresh after midnight.

You can then head out and finish quickly.

For a few seconds after he stood still, he briefly reviewed the surrounding surveillance layout in his mind.

He then walked out without stopping.

Turn out of the alley.

The noise and traffic from the wider road instantly drowned out the view.

The asphalt road was slightly hot from the afternoon sun, and the air was filled with car exhaust, steam rising from roadside woks, and the spicy smell of barbecue skewers wafting from somewhere.

Compared to the crowds during the morning and evening rush hours, it's not difficult to avoid the crowds at this time.

While thinking.

The voice of destiny rang out in the next moment.

It was an incredibly clear, distinctive, and melodious voice.

It suddenly exploded in his ears, carrying a familiar Tianjin and Beijing flavor:
Hey! What are you thinking about? The road ahead is wide and spacious, why don't you take a step forward?

[Heading east along this construction road, stay put! Trust me, you won't go wrong!]

Chen Baiyu's steps suddenly stopped, almost staggering from the unexpected "surprise".

He stood there, his pupils slightly dilated, and the veins on his forehead throbbed uncontrollably a few times.

A complex mix of absurdity, speechlessness, and "I knew it" emotions surged through me instantly.

If I heard correctly...

That's a genuine Deyun Club accent, right?
Or to be more precise, this is the voice of that old man, Guo Degang.

Is this what the system calls "[The Guidance of Fate has been updated to provide you with more precise assistance]"?!

It's like they just replaced the original, rudimentary, and monotonous "unethical navigation" voice pack with Guo Degang's rhythmic and expressive stand-up comedy?!

hiss……

Why isn't this considered an update?
It's not accurate to say there was no update.

Chen Baiyu had some doubts about whether this so-called update was simply a copy of the source code of the "Shameless Map" app, and that they had directly copied and pasted Guo Degang's voice pack, which had only been online for a short time.

Who is more immoral here?

While thinking.

Fate's guidance did not stop.

While marking the route on the minimap that only Chen Baiyu could see, the system also continued to broadcast the route to him using a voice pack:

[Hey! Don't just stand there! See that [Forbidden Blood Glow] up ahead? At the intersection ahead, slam on the brakes, oh wait, I mean stop right there!]

Don't try to race that car; even with all our speed and agility, we can't outrun the wheels of a magical machine!

Safety first, understand?

Guo Degang's voice, carrying the familiarity and banter of a neighborhood elder, rang out precisely before the red light turned on, as if you could see him directing traffic.

Chen Baiyu didn't stop walking.

They pulled the elderly men and women who were rushing across the road in front of them and crossed the road with them even though the light was red.

[There's a Soul-Stealing Eye sticking out of the way, are you rushing into [Forbidden Blood Radiance] to give the Central Magic Empire's treasury gold coins?]

Fate's guidance is like a sarcastic commentary.

Chen Baiyu rolled her eyes.

While following the directions, I was also trying to figure out where to find the complaint button.

Unfortunately, it was impossible for a complaint button that he hadn't noticed before to suddenly pop up on the system panel that he had studied a thousand times.

I don't know if the complaint function was never installed in the first place, or if it was once available but was lost after being destroyed by someone unknown.

However, Chen Yun was generally aware of the system's nature.

Even if there were a complaint function, it would probably argue that there was nothing wrong with the update.

After all, it's within the system's worldview.

This is an invitation to one of the leading figures of the Bard's Temple in modern times.

Chen Baiyu felt he could even guess the system's excuses after a genuine complaint:
[System Notification: Your current [Guidance of Fate] feature experience is a high-level service from the [Bard's Sanctuary]! The legendary bard [Your Majesty Guo Deyun]'s instant [Aria of Fate] service has been activated for you free of charge! This service is invaluable! It is usually only available to royalty or dragon-slaying heroes!]

[Core Logic Explanation: This [Aria of Fate] is a fusion of the highest alchemy of the Central Magic Empire and the millennia-old vocal essence of the [Bard's Sanctuary]! With ancient prophecy at its core, supplemented by the improvisational wisdom and unique vocal style of legendary bards, it offers a comprehensible translation of the obscure [Rules of Fate]!]

While thinking.

Chen Baiyu felt like she was making herself laugh.

Sure enough, I went crazy before the system did.

Rolling her eyes in exasperation, Chen Baiyu quickened her pace, following the guidance of fate as she traversed the city.

In places where there are no people or surveillance, he will revert to his original form and pass by at an extremely fast speed, trying to save some of the remaining usage time of the Thousand Illusion Mask.

Even in places with people and surveillance cameras, they wear the disguise of the Thousand Illusion Mask and try to pass through the crowd as quickly as possible.

Even with the abundance of cameras in modern society, he is unlikely to make any mistakes.

This is not only because of his superb physical qualities and perception, but also because his intuition, which has become a passive skill, will give him a vague warning before he makes a mistake, allowing him to avoid being captured by any camera in his original form.

He moved forward at a rapid pace.

Guo Degang's voice pack was continuously playing in my ears.

[Hey! Speeding! Watch out for traffic control in the Central Magic Empire! You're heading straight for the money; swinging a pickaxe in the magic crystal mine isn't nearly as fun!] [Hey! Don't look like you've lost your mind! Turn right at the next intersection and stay close to the side. Don't step in those puddles; they're slippery like melted slime. If you fall, you'll be incredibly embarrassed!]

Accompanied by the constant recordings of Guo Degang's voice.

Chen Baiyu spent some time, guided by fate, to reach her destination.

Suddenly, the low, crowded buildings seemed to be cleaved open by an invisible giant axe, spilling a large expanse of clear blue sky and shimmering water.

The lush green willow branches brushed against the shore, and a few egrets pierced the reflection of the white clouds on the water.

A refreshing, moist breeze, carrying the scent of lotus leaves, swept over me, instantly dispelling all the lingering grime and stale air from my body.

Chen Baiyu recognized this place.

Construction began here in 2004, and it opened to the public in December 2015. It boasts the largest ecological lake in CD City and is also a popular running and leisure spot for locals.

This area is home to birds such as egrets, larks, Baer's pochards, and cotton geese. It features scenic spots including forests, lakes, meadows, wetlands, leisure plazas, and walking trails.

At this moment, in front of Chen Baiyu.

A huge sign for "Qinglong Lake Wetland Park" is displayed on the lawn in artistic lettering.

However, according to the system's guidance on destiny, this place is clearly not called by that name.

【Alright! You've finally made it to your new territory! Look at these few ponds here; back in the primordial era, they must have been incredibly impressive.】

Chen Baiyu stood by the tree-lined path near the entrance, looking around at the open water in front of him.

Sunlight danced on the water's surface.

In the distance, camping tents dotted the lawn, and the sounds of children playing could be faintly heard. It was a scene of urban leisure, which was far removed from the imaginary "Blood Cleansing Pool" and the place where the Dragon King once slept.

[Don't just stand there, honey! The target isn't standing by the door! Go inside! Go into the grove! Avoid those picnicking people; they're making too much noise, disturbing the Dragon King's peaceful sleep is no joke...]

Chen Baiyu's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and she did as instructed.

He walked with a seemingly leisurely gait.

In reality, it moved extremely fast, its figure nimbly weaving through the shadows of trees and the flow of people, cleverly avoiding any routes that might be noticed.

Soon, he had ventured into an area rarely visited by tourists.

The forests here are denser, and the lake extends into a relatively secluded bay. The water is wide, deep, and tranquil, with only water birds occasionally flying by.

There was no one around, and even the noise of camping was kept far away by the woods.

Chen Baiyu felt the presence of the ring on his hand, and at the same time clearly sensed that the remaining usage time of the Thousand Illusion Mask was running out.

Even if it can be turned on and off at any time, and turned off as needed to save time.

But it's almost used up.

He also needed to reserve some time to get back to the hotel.

While pondering

Without any hesitation, his mind stirred.

His body rippled and returned to normal in an instant, like a phantom, and his unique upright posture and serene temperament reappeared.

The time required for the disguise to be completed immediately stopped.

This is the [Blood-Cleansing Pool] where the [Sea-Overturning and Wave-Controlling Dragon King of the Minjiang River] slumbers in his majesty and rests his soul.

[Immediately hold your breath and plunge into the abyss, where the surging waters will cleanse you, awakening the dormant essence within your bloodline to activate the dragon scales!]

Fate's guidance ended with that one sentence.

Then it abruptly ended.

Chen Baiyu surveyed the body of water.

However, no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't see any possibility that it might contain something extraordinary.

The lake surface shimmered gently in the afternoon sunlight nearing dusk, with tiny ripples lazily pushing a few fallen leaves.

The water near the shore was slightly murky, and a few strands of water plants could be clearly seen swaying with the current.

This place is exactly the same as any artificial lake in any city park he can remember.

There are no rapids, no abysses, and no so-called "powerful waters".

The only things that could be called a "baptism" were probably the "No Swimming" signs by the lake and the rustling of the wind through the willow branches.

The air was filled with the faint fishy smell of lake water, the warm fragrance of sun-dried grass, and a faint scent of mosquitoes repelling the water.

The sounds of children playing and campers laughing in the distance drifted through the trees, creating a scene of an ordinary, leisurely urban afternoon.

Where is the abyss? Where are the torrents? Let alone the idea of ​​undergoing baptism or awakening one's bloodline.

This place is said to be the place where the "Overlord of the Seas and Waves - Minjiang Dragon King" once slept, but in reality it is just a large park that the government started building in 04.

It's not even a body of water that has existed in the wild for hundreds or thousands of years.

It's just an ordinary urban wetland park with fairly good facilities. You can even see precast concrete blocks placed in the shallow water to stabilize the banks, and a faded plastic beverage bottle is half-submerged next to it.

A strong sense of reality and absurdity intertwined in Chen Baiyu's heart at the same time.

The system's description is like a magnificent curtain, but when lifted, it reveals nothing more than an ordinary scene.

But this is not important.

The system has been saying whatever it dreams about for quite some time now.

The reason he came here at this moment.

It's more about trusting the system's task rewards than its flawed description.

After pondering for a moment.

He took a deep breath.

This was purely a habitual action; the flow of magic within the body had long since replaced the need for breathing.

He then deftly shed his shoes, socks, clothes, and pants, hiding them in a corner.

As required by the system, it was freed from constraints and without any auxiliary equipment.

Then, all the strength in the body became coordinated and unified.

With a powerful push off the ground, he plunged headfirst into the cool lake water like a slender dolphin, with an indescribable fluidity!

"Pfft!"

A soft splash echoed across the quiet shoreline, only to be swallowed up by the embrace of the lake.

The icy touch instantly enveloped my entire body, creating a stark contrast with the sweltering heat on the shore.

The light overhead dimmed rapidly, and the water murmured softly in my ears.

Chen Baiyu adjusted his posture and quickly descended.

The system task requires underwater swimming without auxiliary equipment.

Besides.

One must also [face the baptism of water pressure at its deepest point and be thoroughly immersed in its remaining essence in order to activate the dragon's power residing within the token].

speak English.

It basically involves swimming all the way to the deepest point, feeling the water pressure for a certain period of time, and then the Dragon Scale Dust will be activated naturally, completing the mission.

(End of this chapter)