From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Jiang Liu snapped his fingers and instantly regulated the Yin and Yang Qi within Ailiwan Banner's nine orifices.

The latter exerted too much force, staggered, fell backward to the ground, panting heavily, then got up and asked, "You weren't asleep?"

"I was asleep, but you woke me up."

Jiang Liu beckoned with his finger, and an invisible magnetic force bound Ailiwang's limbs, suspending her in mid-air in an upside-down "T" shape. "If I'm not mistaken, the plane crash was your doing, wasn't it?"

What are you talking about?

Alyssein, looking indignant, retorted righteously, "I'd say it was you! With your abilities, you could easily cause a plane to crash without anyone noticing!"

"I do have that ability, but there's no need to do it, and I'm a good person." Jiang Liu chuckled, pointing to a circle. Ailiwan, who was hanging in mid-air, straightened up and landed on the ground, but was still bound by the magnetic field and unable to move.

"Why won't you let me go if you're a good person?" Eleanor asked, puffing out her cheeks.

"I'm a good person, but that doesn't mean I'm stupid. What are you doing in my room so late at night?" Jiang Liu chuckled.

"To warm your bed."

Alywan blinked her big, watery eyes and said it as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, "Someone as powerful as you must have a lot of women who want to get into your bed, right?"

“There are quite a few, but that definitely doesn’t include you, a fellow cultivator.” Jiang Liu released the magnetic force binding Ailiwang. “Tell me, why did you steal the Fish-Dragon Talisman?”

"Aren't you going to ask me why I blew up the plane?" Alejandro González asked in surprise.

"You've already blown up the plane, what's done is done, there's no point in asking anymore. Besides, wasn't it just the Emerald Society that hired them to retrieve the lost slab?"

Jiang Liu spoke casually.

"you know?"

This time, it was Eliwan who was surprised, and then a possibility came to mind, "The Emerald Society has also hired you? No! Impossible! The higher-ups of the Emerald Society cannot trust Easterners!"

“I’m classmates with Isaac Taber from Flamel College. With his connections, I’m naturally well-informed.” Jiang Liu betrayed Isaac Taber without hesitation.

Alyon: "...You, an Asian, have connections with Flamel Academy? That's unbelievable."

"No, I'm just friends and classmates with Isaac Taber."

Jiang Liu held the fish-dragon talisman and said, "No need to change the subject. Tell me, how much do you know about this thing that looks like a fish, a person, and a dragon?"

Legend has it that the Jade Record contains accounts of the history of Atlantis...

As employees of the Jade Society, they must have told you some basic information, right?

"You're overthinking it."

Alywan rolled her eyes. "The Emerald Society is indeed studying the slab, but it's a special alchemical creation that can't be destroyed. Just looking at the text on it is similar to your Eastern Tao Te Ching, so it's not very meaningful."

It is said that the stone slab resonates with corresponding fluctuations of consciousness, and then directly transmits information; otherwise, no matter how powerful one is, it is difficult to obtain even the slightest bit of information from it…

# Chapter 740 Midnight Raid (Part 2)

"Since you don't know the relevant information, why did you try to steal the Fish-Dragon Seal? Just based on what Mr. Murdoch said?"

Jiang Liu didn't believe that this alone was enough to win over Ailiwan, who was even willing to expose her identity for it.

"Okay, okay, I can't hide it from you anymore."

Alewan realized that he wouldn't be able to leave this room tonight without revealing some information. He sighed and said seriously, "Since you know that outstanding student from Flamel Academy, you must know who stole the Emerald Society's stone tablet, right?"

"Sivorn McDougall".

Without hesitation, Jiang Liu said, "It is said that the McDougall family has lived on a small island between England and Scotland for generations, and Siobhan is the current McDougall. And she is currently hiding in the team, disguised as 'Jesse'."

"It's her."

Ariwan nodded vigorously. "The McDougall family is born with white hair. When they use their abilities, their entire bodies undergo a transformation, and their white hair turns silver. Do you know why?"

"Special alchemical techniques?"

Jiang Liu raised an eyebrow, after all, after Ailiwan used her ability, she would transform from a 1.56-meter-tall little girl into a 2.3-meter-tall muscular Barbie.

Compared to the Eastern Qi Refining Path, which focuses on cultivating life force and strengthening bodily functions, the Alchemy Path focuses on enhancing physical qualities.

The difference between the two —

Bodily functions: The sum total of the body's overall and organ systems' ability to maintain life activities, including the functions of respiratory, cardiovascular and other systems.

Therefore, the path of Qi cultivation aims to construct a cyclical system to assist consciousness in controlling the complex and open human body.

Physical fitness refers to outward manifestations such as speed, strength, defense, agility, and flexibility.

Therefore, the effects of alchemy on the physical level are more exaggerated than those of Qi cultivation, and it focuses more on practical applications.

A simple and direct comparison of these two systems:

Qi cultivation is the practice of internal strength, working from the inside out, in harmony with nature; while alchemy is the practice of external strength, working from the outside in, in pursuit of truth.

therefore.

Jiang Liu didn't think there was any fundamental difference between Siwon and Eliwan's abilities; they were both alchemists.

“We can’t use ‘special’ to describe it; we have to use ‘very special’ to define it!” Eleanor stared, adding a prefix.

Isn't it still alchemy?

Jiang Liu knew that Western alchemists did not have the concept of cultivating their minds, and that due to cultural differences, their personalities were much more lively than those of Eastern alchemists, so he only made a mental rant.

Eleanor continued, "The McDougall family's alchemy is taboo—human transmutation, according to the current scientific definition, involves the genetic level! That's why their family's lifespan is so much longer than that of ordinary people, or even other Inhumans!"

Do you know where their human transmutation techniques came from?

Atlantis!

The McDougall family are descendants of the Atlanteans!

"and then?"

Jiang Liu remained calm.

"Aren't you surprised?" Eleanor asked, puzzled.

"Whether she is a descendant of Atlanteans or not, what does it matter to me?"

Jiang Liu countered, "What I want to know now is why you stole the Fish-Dragon Talisman? Have you seen the pattern on it?"

"You are truly the calmest person I have ever met."

Alywan sighed, looking helpless, and could only bring up the topic back to the fish-dragon symbol, "I saw this pattern in Libya, it's the secret pattern contained in that square where the robin was recruiting."

Don't be fooled by the fact that my abilities affect bones and muscles; what I actually strengthen is the central nervous system. Without strong mental power, bulky muscles are just a burden.

With that spiritual power, I was able to sense the situation within a fifty-meter radius and roughly imagine what the pattern looked like... I guessed it might be related to Atlantis.

By the way, speaking of which, I've noticed that someone in our team can use mental powers too. Was it you, Captain?

"it's me."

Jiang Liu was not surprised by Alywan's strong mental strength. Just as she said, without precise control, her large size would be a huge burden for her. He just did not expect that this "loli" could actually spread her mental power outward. She must have used her mental power before they arrived at the "recruitment venue", otherwise he would definitely have been able to sense it.

Although the range is only fifty meters, which is a bit small, it is still more than 90% of the cultivators. Most Qi practitioners and alchemists have to rely on special mediums to explore enemies, such as using Qi to sense ground vibrations or using their ears to hear sounds in the air. In short, almost no one can directly use their spiritual power to detect.

Therefore, Alywan's talent is extremely strong, and powerful mental strength naturally requires a strong body to bear it. It is no wonder that the ability she learned later was alchemy, which can strengthen bones and muscles.

"The range of that mental power is terrifying! How did you do that?" Alywan exclaimed in astonishment.

"I'm just more technically skilled than you."

Jiang Liu chuckled, "Which will go the furthest—a car, a bicycle, or walking—using the same amount of effort?"

Ailiwan suddenly realized.

Assuming a person uses a force of 1, an average person can use this force to run 100 meters, a cyclist can use this force to travel a distance of one or two kilometers, while a driver can use this force to travel a distance of nearly tens of kilometers.

Similarly, the methods of practice for people like them are the same; some ride bicycles, while others have already driven cars or even airplanes.

"Can you teach me?"

Ailiwan blinked, her eyes full of anticipation.

"You're a thief, and I caught you red-handed. Don't you realize your mistake?"

Jiang Liu remained silent, raised his hand and waved it, causing ripples to spread through the space, and then Ai Liwang's figure disappeared.

When he reappeared, Eliwan was already back in his room. He was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise, "Spatial abilities? Just how many abilities does he control? He's a terrifying guy... Fortunately, he's the kind of person with principles, otherwise the Western alchemy world would be in chaos!"

Silent all night.

Day two.

Jiang Liu then led his men to bid farewell to Murdoch, tucked their camels into their fold, and prepared to stroll through the market and inquire about more information related to Atlantis.

In addition, they also need to find a guide.

Murdoch had been to Atlantis and originally wanted to be a guide himself, but the French had recently raised taxes again, and he had to go with other businessmen to discuss it, so he couldn't get away.

The others who accompanied him to the ruins of Atlantis were all too old to be suited for further adventures.

Therefore, Jiang Liu and the others had to find another guide. Although they had a map, the journey was not just about walking in a straight line. Having a guide would be much better, as it would definitely prevent them from taking many detours.

As for Siobhan McDougall... it was her first time here, so she should find a local guide to be on the safe side.

“We’ll go to the street to buy some dry food, and the task of finding a guide will be entrusted to you, Ango, Jagata, Zubo, Jingo, and Jax. The five of you will temporarily form a small team.”

Jiang Liu made the final decision, "And the captain... Ango, it's you. Can you do it?"

"I?"

Ango was startled, pointing to himself in disbelief.

"she?"

Jax was stunned, staring at Ango in disbelief.

“I can do it!” Ango realized that he might not have to take Jax’s orders this time in the mission to find a guide, so he quickly agreed. “I used to be a hotel manager, so I have experience in managing teams.”

"If that's the case—"

Jiang Liu gave each of the five people a paper monkey, saying, "Contact me directly if there are any issues."

"Yes, sir!"

Ango was overjoyed.