[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-sky-fell":3,"chapter-after-the-sky-fell-after-the-sky-fell-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After the Sky Fell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2280969,4462,"Chapter 113","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>113. The Dream-Bearer\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Li Yi’s request for a new condition, the resentment within the coin did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, bargaining is part of any deal. I’ll change my demand: you must find my corpse and rebury it properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your corpse was taken by Wang Hu. He’s vanished somewhere, and though I can promise you, I can’t say when I’ll fulfill it,” Li Yi said after a moment’s thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lingering spirit in the coin said: “No matter. As long as you promise, that’s enough. This is a gamble—to see if you, a naturally evil Earth Prisoner, will keep your word. If you break it, I can’t punish you. After all, you’re bound by a vile curse; I couldn’t kill you even if I tried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you say something nice? First ‘naturally evil,’ then ‘deeply demonic,’ now ‘vile curse’?” Li Yi’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah!” The lingering spirit laughed. “I’m not slandering you. You’ll understand later. Every word I’ve spoken is true—and will come to pass. You’re too weak now to grasp the truth. Enough of this. Return to your earlier question.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The dream you just had wasn’t false—it was real. This is the Dream-Transmission Art, allowing two people separated by thousands of miles to meet in dreams. Unfortunately, your location within the naturally evil Earth Prison weakens the technique. You can only briefly touch each other; the dream can’t be sustained long. So don’t doubt it: Zhao Qian is indeed searching for you. If you don’t meet her tonight at midnight, she’ll likely die in Ghost Street.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Li Yi was startled: “You’re not joking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve lived my life with integrity. I’m not like your evil Earth Prisoners, who exaggerate, break promises, and have no honor. Every word I speak is true. If you don’t believe me, bear the consequences yourself,” said the lingering spirit in the coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi’s expression shifted rapidly. After a brief pause, he stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was made up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, he must go to Ghost Street. He couldn’t stand by and let his master’s daughter die there senselessly—otherwise, he’d carry the guilt for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before that, to ensure success, he needed to prepare thoroughly. This time, he was alone—no allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the route was safe, better safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Li Yi packed his things and went straight to the ward nurse: “I want to be discharged today. Please notify the doctor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood,” the nurse immediately informed the doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same doctor who had operated on Li Yi soon arrived, looked him over, and said: “Your injuries have just healed. You should stay hospitalized longer. You’re not fit for missions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have something urgent to attend to, and I’m nearly fully recovered,” Li Yi said, moving his limbs to prove his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor hesitated, then said: “Go with me for an X-ray and checkup. If nothing serious is found, I’ll sign your discharge papers. Otherwise, I won’t approve it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem,” Li Yi agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have left the ward without permission, but he was still a patient. He couldn’t afford to offend the doctor—next time he got hurt, he’d need the same doctor to treat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi cooperated fully with the doctor’s examinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor studied the reports and images, astonished: “Your recovery speed is astonishing. All your bones have fully healed. Only minor issues remain in your hand bones—but they’re negligible. You meet discharge criteria. Alright, Li Yi, you’re cleared. I’ll send you the discharge report later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Doctor,” Li Yi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the doctor called him back, glanced around, then pulled a vial of liquid from his coat pocket and slipped it secretly into Li Yi’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was another vial of Transcendent Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doctor, this isn’t right—I already took one from you,” Li Yi hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor coughed twice: “Transcendent Water? Who gave you that? Don’t say nonsense. You must’ve misseen it. I don’t even know you. Why would I give you anything? Go, go—don’t disturb my work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand urgently, shooing Li Yi out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Doctor,” Li Yi said as he stepped out, deeply grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor didn’t reply. He was willing to help Li Yi—but he had to follow the rules. He couldn’t let anyone know he casually gave away Transcendent Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi left the hospital and walked along the training base path, then called Zheng Gong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Li Yi? What’s up? Need something?” Zheng Gong’s voice came through the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi paused, then said: “Zheng Gong, I’m going to the Danger Zone tonight. It’s personal. Can you help me get a sniper rifle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Gong lowered his voice: “You’re going to the Danger Zone? I can go with you. But if you act alone, getting a sniper rifle won’t be easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi said: “No. The Danger Zone has too many unknowns. I’ll go alone—I won’t drag you into this. If you can’t help, forget it. I just wanted extra insurance. That’s all. I’m hanging up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Gong hurriedly stopped him: “Li Yi, don’t rush. ‘Hard to get’ doesn’t mean ‘impossible.’ I’m just a new investigator with limited authority, but others aren’t. For example, Battalion Commander Zhang Lei—if he intervenes, getting a sniper rifle is effortless. Wait—I’ll contact him right now and see what he says.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll wait for your news,” Li Yi replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll get back to you within ten minutes,” Zheng Gong said, then hung up—clearly going to contact Battalion Commander Zhang Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About five minutes later, Zheng Gong called again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi answered, and Zheng Gong delivered good news, smiling: “Li Yi, it’s done. Battalion Commander agreed. He’s authorizing a Transcendent M200 sniper rifle for you, plus twenty special rounds and one hundred standard rounds. But the Battalion Commander has a condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What condition?” Li Yi asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Gong said: “No matter how you use the rifle, one rule: it must never appear on the open market. Even if you lose or destroy it, fine. But if it surfaces publicly, the Battalion Commander can’t cover for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. I guarantee no problems. Thank him for me. When I’m done, I’ll return the rifle,” Li Yi declared firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Battalion Commander Zhang Lei had already gone far out of his way for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone else would never have gotten a sniper rifle at all. And the condition was lenient—just don’t let it show up on the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi understood exactly what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, no problem. Come to the Investigation Bureau. The weapon’s stored here. Pick it up,” Zheng Gong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. I’m on my way,” Li Yi said, then hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the training base, hailed a cab, and headed straight for the Investigation Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About twenty minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi arrived at the Investigation Bureau’s entrance. Zheng Gong was already waiting, holding a black bag—clearly containing the Transcendent M200 sniper rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Yi, over here,” Zheng Gong waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for your help, Zheng Gong,” Li Yi walked over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Gong smiled: “What’s there to thank for? We’re friends. Helping each other’s natural. And you’ve done several big things for the Bureau. Morally, we owe you some flexibility. Be careful in the Danger Zone. Here’s your rifle. I also personally applied for ten extra special rounds—use them freely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over the black weapon bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi took it, feeling its heavy weight, and felt safer. He reached into his pocket and handed Zheng Gong a black key: “I won’t be back at the training base for a few days. This is the key to Room 22, the cultivation chamber. Take it. Use it when you can. Don’t let it sit idle—it’s a waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I won’t be modest. I’ll borrow your chamber for a few days. I’ll return the key when you come back,” Zheng Gong said, visibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everyone in the Investigation Bureau wanted to use the Artifact Cultivation Chamber—but slots were limited and applications took forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m off. Call me if anything comes up,” Li Yi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Gong said: “Be careful in the Danger Zone. Don’t get hurt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. I’ve got confidence. Besides, with a sniper rifle, what’s to fear? Even if I meet a Transcendent creature, I can fight back,” Li Yi said, glancing at the weapon bag with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Investigation Bureau, Li Yi rushed to the nearest pharmacy and bought five crates of No.10 Nutrient Solution and five crates of Gold Nutrient Solution—spending 5.5 million in one go. The cost hurt, but he had to bring extra supplies into the Danger Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he got trapped in Ghost Street, he’d have food to last a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying all the supplies, Li Yi returned to his home in the Old District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dim, gloomy house was even more dilapidated than before. But next month he’d move to Peace Financial Tower, so this month he’d just make do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi placed the No.10 Nutrient Solution in his parents’ room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was for the medical pods. Five crates plus the leftover solution from before would keep the pods running for over half a year. He’d always been poor—he now hoarded everything, just to feel secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Mom, tonight I’m going to Ghost Street in the Danger Zone. Don’t worry—I’ll come back safe,” Li Yi said to the two medical pods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two figures inside remained silent, unresponsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Yi was used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with his parents for a while, he returned to his room to pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yi pulled out his human-skin mask and a clay horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two items were essential for entering or leaving Ghost Street. Without them, a living man entering Ghost Street was as good as dead.\u003C\u002Fp>",1634,"2026-06-20T01:26:56.586Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d1918e6fc17906c80e6f0294ccc05590717960e39a5c7ee8c42b3ffef80a4616","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-114","after-the-sky-fell-chapter-112",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-sky-fell-cover.jpg"]