What kind of magic? This is called cultivating immortality!

A long and arduous journey of cultivation and seeking truth.

…………

Headquarters of Destiny.

Inside the minister's office, Cecilia and the others gathered, awaiting the results of the black gem's discovery.

Minister Lin Guohui looked at the curious group in front of him and, without any pleasantries, directly announced the laboratory's test results: "This jet-black gemstone sent by the Floating Light Team has now been named the Seed of Negativity by the laboratory. The black energy inside it is a special kind of negative energy."

"Preliminary research confirms that this energy is completely different from the Seed of Lamentation. It cannot be used by humans or machines, and no sentient being should ever touch it. Once touched, the mind will be consumed by endless greed, desires will never cease, until self-destruction."

"According to the report uploaded by the Floating Light Squad, this negative seed originated from a divine messenger named Miaoling. In order to maintain her youth, she resorted to any means to harm others. Therefore, the laboratory speculates that this extreme greedy energy originated from her obsession with greed. The negative seeds of the other divine messengers are likely to have the same effect as their inner desires, but the sample size is currently insufficient, and all of this is still just the laboratory's speculation."

After hearing this detailed explanation, everyone present, except for Cecilia, was filled with fear.

As expected of the Destiny Headquarters, they thoroughly studied this strange gem in less than a day.

Cecilia spoke first: "According to past records, divine messengers are just ordinary humans. Why would human desires form negative seeds? Does Otto have other plans?"

"It's unclear at the moment."

Lin Guohui's expression was solemn, and his tone revealed helplessness. "We know too little about Otto, and the clues we have so far are very scattered and cannot be pieced together to form the complete truth."

Yao Ri couldn't help but ask, "Since this thing is so dangerous and can't be touched directly, is there any way to destroy it?"

"Yes. As long as we use a higher-level energy attack, we can digest the entire negative seed along with its energy."

Meng Liuli: "Minister, even we magical girls can't be touched at all?"

"That's right, the laboratory has completed multiple rounds of precision testing."

Lin Guohui said, "We once used a Seed of Lamentation of the same level to come into contact with this negative energy, and the Seed of Lamentation was immediately corroded. The Soul Gem was the same; it was completely unable to resist it."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

The danger of this thing was far more terrifying than they imagined.

The group then engaged in a lengthy and in-depth discussion about the characteristics, harms, and coping strategies of negative seeds.

Ultimately, everyone reached a consensus: the negative seed has no useful value and poses a high threat to intelligent beings.

Lin Guohui said in a deep voice, "Of course, this is only our current short-term research result, and we may achieve breakthroughs in the future. In addition, we would like to thank the Fuguang Team for providing such valuable materials for this research."

"You're too kind, Minister," Yao Ri said.

"If you kill another divine messenger and obtain a negative seed, remember not to touch it directly. Immediately isolate and seal it, then escort it directly to headquarters for unified research in the laboratory."

"understand!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Chapter 122 The Good Samaritan

Around noon, Zhong Hui and Cang Xing finished their coffee, paid the bill, and walked out of the store chatting and laughing.

The midday sun was just right, its soft light pouring down and covering the entire street.

A gentle breeze blows, and the green trees planted along the street sway gently, their lush branches rustling softly, carrying a refreshing breeze.

Pedestrians come and go on the street, chatting in hushed tones. Occasionally, cats and dogs dart across the roadside or curl up at the feet of passersby, begging for food.

The two walked slowly among the crowd, looking relaxed and at ease.

This kind of peaceful and stable daily life, free from the need for fighting, can easily make people gradually become immersed in it, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

Even the strongest person gets tired and always wants to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet.

Zhong Hui tossed the empty Sprite bottle into a roadside trash can, enjoying the rare moment of peace, and said calmly, "Should we go home for lunch later, or just find a restaurant to eat at?"

"Xiaobai is still at home, let's go back and eat." Cangxing raised her hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Sunlight fell on her cheeks, making her fair skin glow with a faint rosy hue. She suggested softly, "The food in the refrigerator at home is almost gone, shall we go to the market to buy some more?"

Zhong Hui nodded slightly.

"Speaking of which, we've been out together many times, and you've accompanied me to many places, but this is the first time we've gone grocery shopping together." Cang Xing smiled gently, her eyes crinkling, a subtle feeling rising in her heart, as if she possessed something exclusively.

This feeling is strange and indescribable.

Zhong Hui hummed in response, his tone calm yet solemn: "I am usually preoccupied with cultivation, and I have always been grateful for your help with the trivial matters of daily life. Thank you."

"It's not like I took extra care of you, and there's no need to apologize. It was just a small thing I did." Cang Xing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly waved her hand, feeling a little embarrassed.

Zhong noticed her unusual expression and asked, "Why is your face red?"

Cangxing quickly tried to cover it up: "No... it's just that the sun was a bit strong. My skin is quite delicate, and I forgot to put on sunscreen before going out. It gets red easily if I stay in the sun for too long."

Is it very sunny?

"Everyone's skin is different, stop asking and let's go."

After saying that, she walked away on her own, as if fleeing for her life.

Zhong Hui looked up at the warm sun, shrugged, and followed suit.

The two walked and chatted, their atmosphere relaxed and harmonious, like close friends who had known each other for many years, talking about everything, as they headed towards the market one after the other.

Before long, the two arrived at a large farmers' market.

As lunchtime approached, there weren't many customers in the market, and many stalls had little food left.

Cangxing skillfully led Zhong Hui to select ingredients from various stalls.

Although she used to live alone and spend her free time watching TV series at home, she never skimped on her meals and always cooked for herself. Over time, she developed excellent cooking skills and a particularly good eye for choosing vegetables.

This is, after all, a large farmers' market, and even though a lot has been sold, the food reserves are still plentiful.

Cangxing quickly selected enough ingredients to last for three days, a complete mix of meat and vegetables, all fresh and juicy.

After selecting her vegetables and paying, she carried the heavy plastic bag, ready to head home and cook.

Just a few minutes after I walked outside, a very rich fragrance wafted into my nostrils.

Cang Xing paused, her nose twitching slightly, and turned to look at Zhong Hui, who was also carrying a plastic bag: "It smells so good, can you smell it?"

"I can smell it, that aroma... it seems to be the smell of meat."

The aroma was rich and enticing, slowly spreading through the air. Not only the two people could smell it clearly, but many others were also drawn to the fragrance.

"Go, have a look."

Unable to resist the alluring aroma, Cangxing followed the scent and quickly walked towards the growing crowd on the left.

The area had already attracted a large number of passersby drawn by the aroma, and the number was still increasing. The further in you went, the more people gathered, all of them looking intoxicated and immersed in the alluring fragrance.

The two struggled through the crowded throng and finally stopped in front of a stall.

This is a stall selling braised food, with all kinds of braised dishes displayed on the counter, attracting a constant stream of customers.

Passersby who were nearby were attracted by the bright colors and rich aroma. Without asking too many questions, they hurriedly picked out and paid. Some even picked up the braised food and ate it without waiting to pay.

The stall owner was a plump middle-aged man wearing a clean, brand-new white apron. His greasy face wore an unchanging smile, and he was exceptionally enthusiastic towards every customer.

"Eat without worry, eat as much as you want, you don't need to pay." Her voice was exceptionally soft, with a strong seductive power. "Don't suppress your appetite, this is all prepared for you, eat up."

Customers who were originally able to restrain their desires and obediently choose and pay for their food suddenly lost their composure and could no longer resist, so they picked up the braised food and started to eat it in big bites.

What's rather strange is that, despite the considerable number of people present, no matter how much of the braised food was eaten, the portion size on the plate remained unchanged.

Zhong Hui and Cang Xing were both aroused by the fragrance, but fortunately, as magical girls, they were different from ordinary people and were able to maintain enough clarity and rationality to avoid being controlled by their desires.

However, with their mouths constantly drooling, they would eventually succumb to the temptation if they kept smelling it for too long.

The two instinctively took a few steps back, staring at the extremely abnormal scene before them. Their hearts sank, and they immediately realized that this stall owner was definitely not a normal human being.

It is highly likely that it originated from the divine realm and is a divine messenger under the command of the divine lord Otto.

Fangyuan City has been plagued by disasters recently, becoming a strategic location fought over by military strategists. This is the fourth time that a divine messenger has descended to bring calamity.

Perhaps, extraordinary individuals are naturally drawn to each other.

Everyone around them was engrossed in the comforting experience of food, frantically grabbing at it, while the two of them stood quietly, looking particularly conspicuous.

The stall owner quickly noticed the two people and looked surprised, not expecting that anyone could resist the temptation of his specially made braised food.

He casually picked up a piece of glistening, tempting braised meat, and like a kind gentleman, smiled and said, "Don't suppress your true feelings. The desire for food is human nature. The most important thing is to eat comfortably. Come on, have a taste."

The seductive voices kept coming, and the two of them drooled more and more, making the braised meat look even more tempting.

In their eyes, the aroma of braised meat is like a tangible thread, gently tugging at the heartstrings and enticing people to succumb to its allure.

"Humph!"

At the critical moment, Zhong Hui snorted coldly, and his spiritual energy burst forth, transforming into invisible waves that instantly shattered the piece of pork into dust.

He raised his hand and pointed at the middle-aged stall owner, his gaze icy, and asked in a cold voice, "And who are you, divine messenger? What brings you to Fangyuan City?"

Cangxing also stared intently at the other party with a cold face. If it weren't for the fact that there were too many ordinary people being manipulated at the scene, she would have even wanted to take action directly.

Faced with the two men's wariness and questioning, the middle-aged man didn't care at all. Instead, he sighed with heartache, "What delicious food! I put so much effort into making this so that everyone could have a good meal. If you don't want to eat it, fine, but how could you ruin it for me?"

"This stuff of yours is nothing but poison that will burn your guts." Zhong Hui's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

In their sight, the ordinary people who had eaten meat were inexplicably losing weight, their cheeks were sunken, their limbs were withered, and they looked as if they had been drained of all their energy.

In contrast, middle-aged people have an increasingly rosy and full complexion.

He is absorbing the vital energy of ordinary people to nourish himself.

This is a cannibalistic method, devouring everything. Even among the evil cultivators of all the heavens and myriad realms, it can be considered ruthless and vicious.

Cangxing couldn't bear to see ordinary people die like this, so he immediately said, "Do it, save as many as you can."

These ordinary people have been completely bewitched and ensnared by the food, leaving no choice but to intervene forcefully.

If left unattended or gently advised, these ordinary people will likely turn into withered, dried-up corpses before long.

The two transformed in an instant.

Zhong Hui took the initiative, spreading his spiritual energy to both sides, gently knocking away the controlled passersby, and then rushing straight towards the vendors and stall owners.

There are too many people here, so it's not a good time for a big fight to break out. He plans to force the other side to the outside.

Upon reaching his opponent, Zhong Hui unleashed a powerful punch.

The middle-aged man remained expressionless, bracing himself against the blow with his protruding belly.

A punch powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks landed on his stomach, as if hitting a solid mountain of flesh, only forcing him to take a few steps back.