[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-history-is-sick":3,"chapter-history-is-sick-history-is-sick-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","History Is Sick",{"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},2292421,4483,"Chapter 20: New Skill Offspring (Seeking monthly tickets and follow-up reads!)","history-is-sick-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>Me, at the Spirit Opening Realm, suppressing a Old Record Realm entity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is this any different from the Nine-Headed Bug telling Runba'erba to go kill the Tang Monk and his disciples?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't panic, don't panic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie laughed heartily: \"Of course we aren't going to face a powerhouse of the Old Record Realm head-on; even I couldn't withstand that. It's just a historical relic extracted from a deceased Old Record Realm powerhouse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, this thing was kept in the vault at the Jiangnan Province headquarters, but because our Pan'an branch performed so well, the headquarters specially awarded it to us. Most of its power has already been sealed, but it's still not very obedient and occasionally kicks up a fuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of doubt crossed Zhao Yinman's eyes, and she spoke up: \"Director Ba, didn't you say before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Yinman, I almost forgot to tell you. I left a historical relic in the car. Go help me check on it quickly; it would be troublesome if an ordinary person stole it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Ba Lie interrupted her first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yinman nodded and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie watched the elevator doors close and finally let out a sigh of relief. He couldn't exactly tell Jiang Yan that it was because the headquarters had intercepted too many newcomers, and after Jiang Yan held up banners and blocked their front gate to protest for several days, they had no choice but to begrudgingly provide some compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A historical relic of the Old Record level that can regulate the Qi of the earth veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded very impressive, and Ba Lie had been quite happy at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after bringing it back, he realized that while this thing's combat power wasn't low, it often caused trouble and ended up becoming a burden instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also learned from a friend that the earth veins in central Jiangnan Province had been chaotic lately, with a possibility of a 'dragon turning over' earthquake. So, the Jiangnan Province headquarters had simply used the excuse of compensation to gain a free earth vein dredging worker—killing two birds with one stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it had many flaws, it was still an Old Record level historical relic, and Ba Lie couldn't bear to return it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected the frequency of its tantrums to increase lately, as if it had gone mad, which made Ba Lie very depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sleep quality had plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had only finished being suppressed the day before yesterday, and according to past patterns, it should have been quiet for a month. He hadn't expected it to happen again today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s enough to drive a person crazy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhao Yinman were to reveal the truth, he would truly lose the last shred of his dignity, not to mention the difficulty of tricking people into joining the branch bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Ba Lie urged: \"How about it? This is a rare opportunity to experience the might of the Old Record Realm in advance. It's good for honing your own spirituality. If you miss this village... you won't get another chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan nodded, feeling that Ba Lie wouldn't set him up, and it was a good chance to witness the power of a high-level transcendent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that, he still had some things to handle, so he asked them to wait a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie readily agreed and took the elevator downstairs, only to find Zhao Yinman still rummaging through the car after opening the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly turned her head and said: \"Director Ba, I don't see the historical relic. It might have been stolen. We need to contact the Public Security Bureau quickly to seal off this area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie looked up at the sky, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl was good at everything, except for being too honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't even realized he was making up excuses to brush her off, but to prevent the matter from blowing up, he could only laugh it off: \"Look at my memory, I remembered wrong. It seems I left it at the bureau and forgot to bring it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Ba, don't think I'm stupid. You were clearly just trying to get rid of me earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie looked awkward and was just about to explain that he was doing it for the sake of the branch bureau, when he heard the other party continue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were afraid I'd discover the girl inside and make things awkward for everyone, right? Although I've never had a boyfriend, I'll pretend I didn't see anything. I'm not that dense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, exactly! Little Zhao is indeed the bureau's top strategist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie chuckled awkwardly and said: \"After all, it's already embarrassing enough for that girl to be possessed by such a monster; there's no need to expose her and cause her social death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Jiang Yan hadn't let them inside, as a veteran historical traveler, he had long smelled the fishy stench lingering in the hotel and heard the transcendent fluctuations and faint sounds coming from the room, quickly guessing most of what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been prepared to help, but they hadn't expected Jiang Yan to force out the possessing demon, save the young girl, and solve all the problems by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was handled with extreme sophistication, not at all like a newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had led Ba Lie to have a preconceived notion that the other party was a veteran historical traveler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Ba Lie pulled a pack of White Liqun cigarettes from his pocket, lit one, and glanced at Zhao Yinman, regretting that he couldn't share one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharing with the people is called 'Liqun' (Benefit the Masses), while smoking alone is just 'Liji' (Benefit the Self).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first puff didn't go to his lungs; Ba Lie exhaled a smoke ring and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: \"Let's send someone to have her sign the confidentiality agreement tomorrow. After all, she's still 'sleeping'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Room 401,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan looked at the girl who was still \"unconscious\" and ignored her, turning his attention to the skill-type offspring nurtured by the Mountain Lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shadow Shifting (Entry Level 95%)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Quality: Common】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Skill Introduction: The Mountain Lady is a type of white-haired ape living in deep mountains. They are only female, skilled at imitating humans, and fond of handsome human males. They use their own white hair to parasitize human shadows, absorbing a man's vital essence through a method of 'taking Yang to supplement Yin' to increase their strength. They are adept at shadow-stealth and can manipulate filthy artifacts and the 'Peach Blossom Sunflower Water' of spells.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After being re-nurtured by the Master of the Demon God Embryo, it has transformed into a skill-type offspring. Through subtle control of bones and muscles, it can adjust facial features and height to achieve a disguise effect. The user can briefly turn into a shadow for three seconds; using it again requires a half-hour wait.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The effect is doubled under moonlight.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Frequent use carries a probability of one's own flesh and blood being assimilated by the shadow, growing special white hair, and allowing for long-term infiltration into shadows.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Evaluation: I envy you, and I want to become you even more.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only did it give me a shadow elementalization, but it also came with a disguise technique. The drop rate is actually quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was quite satisfied with this. Although the Mountain Lady was a bit weak in reality, in folklore, it took the incarnation of Erlang Shen to subdue her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the shadow-form ability, which was a pseudo-invincibility that granted immunity to physical attacks, he was more interested in the disguise technique... and its side effect: possessing control over one's own muscles and bones, which was quite helpful for improving physical fitness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan had nearly hollowed himself out to create the Burial Coffin earlier. Although it wasn't life-threatening, the sudden loss of a large amount of flesh and bone had caused side effects like anemia, physical weakness, and a significant drop in immunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even feel a dull, bloated pain in his upper right abdomen now, accompanied by a sense of nausea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all likelihood... his liver cancer had worsened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, before the battle with Regional Commander Lu, he had chosen to use some of the flesh and blood of the Wild Boar Cavalry and the Mouth of the Pure Altar to exchange for vitality. Later, he successfully condensed the Lamp of Ashes, causing his soul power to skyrocket, which, combined with his newly acquired body control ability, allowed him to maintain normal bodily functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were an ordinary person, they would have been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for sacrificing the cancer cells to the Demon God Embryo... Jiang Yan had considered it, but the number of cells was massive, and the target was too small to locate easily, as they had already fused with part of the liver. He couldn't just cut it out, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the liver could regenerate, it would cause secondary trauma to his already weak body, leading to a chain reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top priority is still to strengthen my physique. If I find a skill or item to strengthen the five internal organs, the problem will be solved. I'll start planting spirit rice tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan pondered in his heart without anxiety. If a problem arises, just solve it. The Corpse-Dissection Wang Ting can be resurrected from the dead; why fear being unable to repair organs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because time was short, Jiang Yan picked up his phone and, taking the Coffin Spirit with him, prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused by the bedside, looking at the girl whose eyelashes were trembling slightly, and muttered to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be fair, this receptionist girl looks much better without makeup than with this heavy paint, but that's no reason to occupy my bed. If I don't have time to come back tonight, I'll have to ask her for a refund. After all, I didn't sleep here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Jiang Yan closed the door and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the quiet room, Chen Yu opened her eyes, looked at the light on the ceiling, and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she hadn't had control of her body, it was as if she had a god's-eye view, knowing what stupid things she had just done. Especially the way she had thrown herself at him and flirted—it was enough to make a young girl like her die of shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was because of her own jealousy and stupidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His praise wasn't because he was interested in her; he was just protecting her last shred of dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh, so gentle and handsome, and so powerful. How can there be such a perfect man? It's just a pity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu buried her head in the quilt, her eyes filled with disappointment, but she quickly adjusted her emotions, sniffed lightly, and muttered: \"I'll sleep a little longer, and tomorrow I'll compensate you with a luxury single room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was already sitting in the Maybach VS680 with red interior belonging to Ba Lie, on his way to the Historical Correction Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing to ask for monthly tickets and follow-up reads. As for the group, I feel that chatting affects my writing speed, so I've disbanded it for now. I'll consider a new group when the word count is higher; after all, writing a good story is the most important thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading a novel is like getting on a bus; you can see the scenery along the way, but eventually, you have to get off. There will be new scenery, a new life, and a new story setting sail. Thank you all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1965,"2026-06-20T04:11:05.849Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ac4423f52eaaa6d9a82030a261b792285e746b671e6763876d0f6db81c727aee","history-is-sick-chapter-21","history-is-sick-chapter-19",69,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhistory-is-sick-cover.jpg"]