I work as a security guard at a cemetery, and I overhear the dead chatting about getting rich quick.

After the All Souls Bible was brought into B5, it was first locked up for a whole day.

There's no rush if it's not seven places.

The convoy had barely left Black Locust Ridge when Cen Wudu was able to accurately locate the second escort vehicle. Even though he ultimately stole a fake box, the problem remained unsolved.

When was the space anchor attached?

Who confirmed car number two?

Did anyone in the Seventh Division send a message in advance?

All of these need to be investigated.

After Lin Ye had his chest and hand wounds treated, he was led into a small room without windows.

A glass of water on the table.

There were two people sitting opposite me.

They asked all the details of the same trip.

When will I see Cen Wudu?

Who gets off first?

Did he hear the spirit speak before the sealed box was dragged away?

The same question was asked three times in different orders.

When Lin Ye finally finished answering, he could hardly remember which hand Cen Wudu raised first when he stood in the middle of the road.

When he came out, Cheng Fang was leaning against the end of the corridor.

The right shoulder is covered by a support strap.

"Finished asking?"

"temporary."

Lin Ye rubbed his temples.

"And you?"

"Just came out."

"How many times did you ask?"

Four times.

Lin Ye felt at peace.

"Looks like even the captain isn't worth much."

Cheng Fang glanced at him.

"If you can still joke around, it means you're okay."

"It's just a chest pain, my mouth isn't injured."

The two walked side by side toward the medical area.

At the corner, Xu Mian had just come out of another interrogation room.

She was holding the gun case, her face a little pale.

Tang Zhi sat on the bench, her right hand held still, while her left hand handed her a bottle of water.

No one complained.

It's unpleasant to investigate your own people.

However, Xing Shanhe had already been rescued once during his escort.

If the same approach is used again, the reason why the seven cases cannot be solely blamed on Zhuyin Hui's ability to exploit loopholes is not because he is too adept at it.

That evening, the investigation yielded no results.

It is basically certain that the space anchor was installed before evacuation.

That's it.

Everyone who has come into contact with the vehicle must continue to be screened.

The first controlled awakening of the All Souls' Scripture was postponed until the afternoon of the following day.

When Lin Ye entered B5, his chest pain had subsided.

The bruises on the back of my hand are still there.

The high-risk isolation room is located at the deepest point on the fifth basement level.

The silver-gray storage box was placed behind three layers of transparent protective walls, with no one around. A mechanical arm extended from the top of the wall, connected to an independent source of spiritual energy.

The real black stone box is still sealed inside.

No one opened it.

The research team only planned to provide the Wanling Scripture with a minimal amount of spiritual energy to restore the consciousness within it to a level where it could communicate.

Lin Ye sat down outside the second layer of protective wall.

The staff attached monitoring patches to his chest and temples, and also fixed a small interruption device to the back of the chair.

The original protective stone fragments are now useless.

Whether replacing the waist with a temporary protective buckle can stop the remnant soul of the ancient soul is anyone's guess.

Qin Zhao stood by the door.

Cheng was placed in the observation room, watching him through the glass.

Zhou Heng was in charge of this exchange, and he handed Lin Ye a blank sheet of paper for recording.

"Say what he said, repeat it first."

"Don't summarize for him."

"clear."

Lin Ye nodded.

Zhou Heng glanced at the monitoring screen again.

"Something's not right. Exit the Listening app."

"We will cut off the supply of spiritual energy at the same time."

Lin Ye placed the record sheet on his lap.

"Let's begin."

The robotic arm slowly pressed down.

A wisp of spiritual energy entered the sealing box through the conduit.

The indicator light illuminates its first ring.

Ten seconds passed.

No response.

Zhou Heng looked at Lin Ye.

Lin Ye activated his spiritual hearing.

A familiar voice slowly crept into my ears.

"Still alive?"

Lin Ye repeated what he had said before replying:

"Thanks to you."

"That slap from the man surnamed Lai wasn't delivered by me."

The spirit of the artifact sounds lazy.

It wasn't him who lost at Black Locust Ridge.

"Someone is coming to pick you up."

"Too bad I got the wrong car."

The spirit paused for a moment.

"The Candlelight Gathering?"

"you guess."

The spirit did not press the matter further.

After a few seconds, it suddenly asked:

"Where's the bear?"

Lin Ye looked at the sealed box behind the protective wall.

"The body has been brought back."

"What are your plans?"

"Take samples, examine them, and proceed with the rest according to the procedures for abnormal biological remains."

The spirit remained silent for a while.

"Don't peel it too badly."

Lin Ye repeated this sentence to Zhou Heng.

Then he said:

"It has killed people."

"I know."

The spirit of the artifact did not offer any explanation.

They didn't mention it again.

In the observation room, Cheng Fang whispered something.

Lin Ye couldn't hear it.

Zhou Heng gestured for them to continue.

As arranged beforehand, Lin Ye first asked a few basic questions.

Name.

Lifetime.

None of the spirits answered.

When asked about the functions of the All-Knowing Scripture, it even yawned.

"Is this all there is to interrogating people?"

Lin Ye said, "Then let's talk about something you're interested in."

"Is that blockage in your body still there?"

coming.

Lin Ye answered according to the script prepared in advance by the research team:

"The first cycle has been completed."

The spirit of the artifact laughed out loud.

"Who called you?"

"Seven places."

"fart."

The fluctuation on the monitoring screen rose slightly.

The spirit's tone also became much clearer.

"You haven't even opened your Qi Sea (lower abdomen), so how could you have achieved a full circulation of Qi?"

"The spiritual energy is dispersed throughout the internal organs, muscles, and bone spaces."

"Occasionally using a power-type magical artifact to expend a little energy, and you dare call that a cycle?"

Zhou Heng stopped writing.

Lin Ye remained motionless.

"You're quite accurate."

"Even a blind person could see it from this close."

"Can you solve this?"

The spirit did not answer immediately.

He seemed to be deliberately dangling Lin Ye's attention.

After waiting for about ten seconds, he slowly said:

"I have more than a dozen complete cultivation methods in my possession."

"There's more than one set that suits you."

"Your path is not fixed, so it's actually easier to handle."

Lin Ye twitched his fingers slightly on his knee.

Zhou Heng noticed this but did not interrupt.

"What's a good way to do this?"

"Reshape".

"Gather your chaotic spiritual energy, open your Qi Sea, and establish the Qi Circulation."

"You won't need to rely on those low-level magical artifacts to vent your frustrations anymore."

The spirit smiled.

"I might live a little longer."

Lin Ye stared at the sealed box behind the glass.

"cost?"

"Become my disciple."

"this one?"

"That's it."

"You previously asked the Candlelight Society for young female disciples."

"Does taking on apprentices conflict with my personal hobby?"

Qin Zhao, standing by the door, twitched his eyelids.

Tang Zhi was also in the observation room.

Although Lin Ye couldn't see her, he could roughly guess what her expression was like.

"How do I send it?"

The spirit didn't speak immediately.

"Call me Master first."

"You don't even know the procedure, yet you're asking for payment upfront?"

Is there a fee for becoming an apprentice?

"It's about the same for me."

The spirit cursed.

Finally, he spoke up.

"Open the outer iron box first."

"Open the black stone box again."

"Place your hand on the scroll."

Lin Ye asked, "Through protective gloves?"

"no."

"Where's the robotic arm?"

"no."

Why?

"The cultivation technique needs to be connected with spiritual energy."

"It can't be transmitted through the sealing materials."

Lin Ye continued to recount.

Zhou Heng recorded every single word.

"And then what?"

"I will teach you the first path."

"Just do as I say."

"What if I went to the wrong place?"

"I will guide you."

"How do we induce it?"

"Release your consciousness."

The spirit spoke very naturally.

"In ancient times, it was called 'opening knowledge'."

"I will enter the edge of your sea of ​​consciousness to locate your meridians."

Lin Ye raised his eyes.

"Once you go in, how do you get out?"

"It will appear naturally after the transmission is complete."

"and then?"

"Leave behind a master's seal."

"It prevents the secrets from being leaked and can also remind you if you go astray."

"Whose seal is this?"

"From a sect."

"Is your consciousness inside?"

The spirit paused for a moment.

"I need to correct your technique, so of course I need to maintain contact."

The isolation room fell silent.

Zhou Heng did not let Lin Ye stop.

Cheng Fang did not send an interrupt signal.

"Is there anything else?"

Lin Ye asked.

"Once the ceremony begins, those outside cannot forcibly cut off the supply."

Why?

"Once the inheritance channel is severed, your meridians will be the first to be damaged."

"I'm not feeling well either."

"How long will it last?"

"It's up to you."

"At the fastest, it will take half an hour."

"It will take at least two or three hours."

Lin Ye wanted to ask more questions.

The spirit suddenly changed its tone.

"You don't need to relay every single sentence to them."

"I'm saving you."

Lin Ye did not answer.

The spirit whispered:

"Don't press your breath down."

Lin Ye was startled.

"First, tuck in your chest."

That's not the complete formula.

It's more like a casual reminder.

"Cease your breath."

Lin Ye subconsciously held his breath.

"Sink again."

The previously scattered spiritual energy in his chest suddenly stirred.

Without any warning.

A chill ran from my ribs down to my abdomen.

It was only a short distance, but it felt like a path had been forcibly carved out of my body.

The monitor immediately sounded an alarm.

A sharp warning sound pierced the ear.

Lin Ye's chest tightened suddenly, and he caught his breath.

He leaned forward, his fingers gripping the edge of the chair tightly.

The spirit of the artifact laughed in his ear.

"See that?"

"Your body recognizes the true method."

"Sever the spiritual energy!"

Zhou Heng shouted.

The robotic arm immediately lifted up.

The spiritual energy entering the sealed box was cut off.

The spirit's voice quickly faded into the distance.

Lin Ye simultaneously withdrew from Ling Ting.

Qin Zhao rushed to the chair and grabbed his shoulder.

Don't rely on luck.

"I'm unlucky."

Lin Ye took a couple of breaths.

The icy feeling in my chest was still pushing downwards.

Zhou Heng gave the order over the intercom:

"Activate the dissipation of spiritual energy."

The interrupt device on the back of the chair lit up.

A slight vibration spread along Lin Ye's back.

The spiritual energy that had just gathered lost its direction and dispersed back into the muscles.

The sharp pain in my chest gradually subsided.

Medical personnel came in to examine the patient.

High heart rate.

The spiritual energy curve is messed up.

Fortunately, that temporary route did not become fixed.

Zhou Heng entered the isolation room, his face grim.

"What did you just do?"

"He took a breath."

"Did you recite it silently?"

"no."

"What did he say?"

Lin Ye repeated his original words.

Zhou Heng turned to look at the recorder.

"From now on, any sentence involving breathing, pauses, or body position for the spirit will be marked as a guiding instruction."

"If this happens even once, the supply will be cut off immediately."

Lin Ye leaned back in his chair and rested for a while.

"Shall we continue?"

Cheng Fang came out of the observation room.

That's all for today.

Lin Ye shook his head.

"He's proving that he has genuine products."

Cheng Fang said, "That's why we should stop even more."

"Stop it, he'll just use this to harass me again next time."

Lin Ye looked at Zhou Heng.

"Change the rules."

"Just let him answer."

"Add the incantation again, and it will break immediately."

Zhou Heng did not agree immediately.

After a pause of more than ten seconds, he said:

"Can you still maintain your hearing?"

"able."

If you feel unwell, please exit immediately.

Lin Ye nodded.

Spiritual energy input is now enabled again.

This time, we only drove halfway as before.

The spirit's voice didn't return for a long time.

"Do you believe me now?"

"I believe you have real skills."

"Then what are you hesitating for?"

Lin Ye tapped his knee with his fingers.

"Because the more genuine your product or service, the less reason it is to give it away for free."

The spirit chuckled.

"How can taking on apprentices be considered a free gift?"

"OK."

"Let's continue with the topic of inheritance."

"Didn't you finish talking?"

"He didn't finish."

Lin Ye asked, "After the inheritance ends, will you still be inside the scriptures?"

"certainly."

"Who is the consciousness within the Master's Seal?"

"It's just a guide left behind by the sect."

"Then why must it be you who enters my consciousness?"

"It's necessary for spreading the Dharma."

"How long after you finish sending the message will you leave?"

"When you can independently circulate your Qi throughout the body."

"How long will it take?"

"It depends on their qualifications."

"What if I never learn it in my entire life?"

The spirit's tone was a little impatient.

"This is an opportunity that so many people would kill for, why are you spouting all this nonsense?"

Lin Ye leaned back in his chair.

"Because the body is mine."

"You never said from beginning to end whether I would still be myself after the ceremony."

Silence fell over the isolation room.

The equipment curve did not change significantly.

The spirit didn't curse either.

The quieter it is, the more uncomfortable it becomes.

After a long pause, he finally spoke:

"You never intended to accept it."

Lin Ye thought for a moment.

"When I first heard that it could replenish the body's energy, I really thought about it."

This is the truth.

The spirit of the artifact spoke of a method that could activate spiritual energy.

Seven places cannot do it at present.

It's impossible for him to have no thoughts at all.

"And then?"

"Later you asked me to open the box."

"Let me go directly to the scriptures."

"Release your consciousness and leave a mark on me."

Lin Ye stared at the sealed box.

"This doesn't seem like taking on an apprentice."

The spirit asked in a cold voice:

"What does that look like?"

"Like you want to move to a different place."

The spirit of the artifact fell silent again.

Lin Ye did not urge him.

The people in the observation room are also waiting.

After a while, the spirit spoke again.

"I have no reason to kill you."

"What good would it do me if you died?"

"What if I don't die?"

"You will receive the complete technique."

"What I'm asking is, am I still me?"

"Seven solutions won't solve your problem."

The spirit dodged it very quickly.

"They've never even seen a real Qi Sea (energy center)."

"If we continue to rely on magical artifacts, we'll eventually wear them all out."

"Open the Bible."

"I can explain the rest slowly."

Lin Ye turned to look at the observation room.

"Cutting off the supply."

Zhou Heng pressed the button directly.

The spirit's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"etc!"

"You don't have to leave your teacher's seal!"

"Lin Ye, the only problem with your body is this old man..."

The sound stopped.

The first ring of dark patterns on the sealed box went out.

The isolation room fell silent again.

This time, no one rushed to speak.

Lin Ye removed the monitoring line from his chest.

When my fingers touched my clothes, the cold patch on my chest that had just appeared seemed to itch again.

He paused for a moment before pulling the thread off.

Half an hour later, in temporary conference room B5.

Zhou Heng projected the communication record onto the screen.

There was no lengthy discussion.

The five requirements were listed separately.

Direct contact with the main body.

Run the specified path.

Openness.

Accept long-term imprinting.

The ceremony must not be interrupted.

Zhou Heng marked the last two lines with his pen.

"It cannot be confirmed that it is definitely a case of possession."

"But this can no longer be explained by ordinary transmission of teachings."

A researcher asked:

How should I change the category?

"Tentatively classified as a high-risk, soul-possessed consciousness entity."

"The old category will be retained, pending further verification."

Cheng Fang leaned against the table.

"What about the contact rules?"

"Direct contact with the main body is prohibited."

"Break down all the formulas and cross-validate them."

"It may not be used in the human body without approval."

"Any master's seal, soul seal, or inheritance seal will be rejected."

"At least three people must be present during the exchange."

Zhou Heng closed the record.

"Especially Lin Ye."

Lin Ye looked up.

"Why did you single me out?"

"He's got his eye on you."

The screen switched to his body data.

It is absorbed quickly.

The route is not yet finalized.

The spiritual energy has been detached for a long time.

He has been injured several times recently and is in a state of mental fatigue.

Zhou Heng looked at those curves.

"These are not advantages for cultivation."

"It might be just right for something that wants to reshape its path."

"Just speculation."

Lin Ye did not respond.

Cheng Fang asked:

Why did he contact him first?

Being able to hear it is one aspect.

Zhou Heng said, "The bigger reason might be that this body hasn't been taken over by any complete system yet."

The meeting room was quiet for a while.

Lin Ye recalled the spirit's words, "On the contrary, it's easier to handle."

It sounded like a compliment at the time.

Now that I think about it, the taste is different.

Cheng Fang looked at him.

"What do you think?"

Lin Ye looked up at the screen.

"He didn't intend to take on any apprentices."

"Then what is he looking for?"

Lin Ye shifted his gaze toward the isolation room.

"Find a new body."