Chapter 165: 165. Chapter 165: Growth (Requesting Subscriptions)

165. Chapter 165: Growth (Requesting Subscriptions)

"It's been a long time, but the scenery at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital is still just as nice as before."

The floating sedan came to a stop, and Fang Xing and his two companions stepped out.

He gazed at the distant green hills and clear waters, and the patients undergoing rehabilitation exercises, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Since his last visit to Xu Xu Sanyang, Fang Xing had become quite familiar with the routine and went to obtain a visiting permit.

Then he led Song Song Jingang and Gu Yun into the psychiatric hospital.

"I'd like to visit Xu Xu Sanyang—would the director be available?"

The guide was a young nurse in a pink uniform; Fang Xing thought for a moment and asked.

"Why do you need to speak with the director just to visit a patient?"

The nurse, likely new, gave them a look that said, "Do you need to be admitted for observation?" and led them to a spot.

Today was lucky—Xu Xu Sanyang was directly outside, receiving therapy.

On the emerald-green lawn, a young man with messy, nest-like hair and a blue-and-white patient gown held a fishing rod over a basin, muttering to himself: "Bite! This one's gotta be a big one…"

"Yesterday this patient told me he caught a cosmic whale…" the nurse beside them rolled her eyes.

"I… came here for treatment?"

Song Song Jingang swallowed hard; though he'd become a lazy fish, he hadn't reached the point of despair: "Honestly, I don't think I'm sick… compared to them, I'm the normal one. Don't you agree?"

Gu Yun nodded vigorously, clearly agreeing.

"Patients rarely realize they're ill…"

Fang Xing stared at Xu Xu Sanyang, then suddenly released his own aura.

The next instant, Xu Xu Sanyang's previously dull eyes sharpened, deep as an ancient well.

Fang Xing's martial will vanished instantly, as if swallowed by a black hole.

'This Xu Xu Sanyang… is more than just a Jin Dan martial artist… He revealed his Jin Dan power before because it was enough to handle us…'

Seeing this, he felt a chill but smiled again: "Doctor Xu, we've come for treatment…"

"Point the bug, firefly, beetle…"

Xu Xu Sanyang stood up, pressing his index fingers together like a kindergarten child.

A bit of drool clung to his lips as he circled Fang Xing and the others: "Bug… bug…"

His eyes were vacant, then suddenly seemed to regain awareness: "Oh… it's you? Come for treatment?"

"Yes, I want you to examine a patient!"

Fang Xing spoke politely.

"No problem—I'll take your pulse first!"

Xu Xu Sanyang grabbed Gu Yun's wrist, his face instantly turning lecherous: "Little sister, what's your name? Big brother will treat you to dried tangerine peel…"

"Cough, cough…"

Song Song Jingang coughed beside him and tugged Fang Xing's sleeve: "Maybe… we should just leave?"

"I think so too."

Gu Yun tried to wrench her wrist free but couldn't budge it; fear crept across her face.

Though this was Blue Star, under the watch of the Omniscient Brain—even high-ranking Federation officials publicly followed rules.

But damn it… psychopaths aren't held accountable for murder.

Even if he doesn't kill her, if he does anything to her, she'll regret it too late.

Psychopaths aren't scary—powerful psychopaths are.

"Little sister, your illness is severe—you need treatment!"

Xu Xu Sanyang waved his hand, and a Jin Dan spiritual domain materialized.

Fang Xing offered no resistance; instantly, he was swept away to the same pharmacy as before.

"Fire of the Jun and Xiang… Fire of the Mingmen… Fire of the Five Centers…"

Xu Xu Sanyang leapt onto the counter and began dancing like a shaman.

Fang Xing held Gu Yun steady, telling her not to worry, and to keep watching.

Xu Xu Sanyang walked the path of "Shamanic Medicine"—his madness now seemed bizarrely ritualistic.

In the end, his eyes rolled back, foam at his lips; he pulled herbs from boxes, bundled them into a packet: "Add hen's blood, boil five bowls down to one… serve chilled!"

Fang Xing's expression turned serious; he glanced at Gu Yun, startled internally: 'So… she really is ill?'

"Senior?" Gu Yun looked at Fang Xing with pitiful eyes.

"I've just saved your life," Fang Xing patted her head, sighing inwardly: 'Now the favor I owed you on Chu Ying Star is fully repaid—you owe me now.'

He shot out as a streak of light, returned shortly with a hen, then boiled the medicine and mixed in the blood…

When the decoction was ready, Song Song Jingang's face twisted in disgust.

The brew was pitch-black, bubbling continuously, emitting a revolting stench.

"Can't I skip it?"

Gu Yun felt her skin crawl.

"No—I'll add ice. How can you drink cola without ice?"

Fang Xing cultivated the Dragon-Tiger Domain; Dragon and Tiger represented Yin and Yang—he subtly amplified Yin energy, chilling the air; the cup in his hand instantly froze into ice.

With a flick of his fingernail, several perfectly square, identical ice cubes—like machine-cut—fell into the medicine bowl.

"No!"

Gu Yun unleashed her courage aura and struggled violently.

"Good girl!"

Fang Xing slapped her down, dissolving all resistance, pinched her cheeks, and poured the medicine down her throat.

Song Song Jingang watched, rubbing his throat, thinking of fleeing.

"Senior, you're joking with me… I… I…"

Gu Yun's face flushed red with rage, about to explode.

Suddenly…

She clutched her stomach and began retching.

Thick black fluid spewed out, containing pearl-sized eggs.

Some eggs even held malformed tadpole-like creatures, thrashing against their semi-transparent membranes.

Gu Yun turned deathly pale; her pores opened, oozing thick black fluid that writhed into worm-like monsters, falling to the ground and dying within moments.

"Is this… a god's corruption?"

Song Song Jingang's pupils contracted sharply.

"When… when did this happen? Impossible—I pass through the Prevention Bureau's screening gates every day…"

Gu Yun struggled to stand; though her face was ashen, her eyes were clear, her demeanor cold and composed.

Fang Xing saw this and suddenly understood.

'Indeed… Gu Yun's personality isn't naturally bright and outgoing—especially not around outsiders like Song Song Jingang…'

'I noticed today she was overly affectionate—was she subtly influenced without realizing it?'

"How should I know?" Xu Xu Sanyang rolled his eyes: "Don't worship authority. If the Prevention Bureau hasn't detected this, either their screening methods are flawed—or the entire bureau is compromised. Pick one."

Gu Yun shuddered, realizing the gravity, her face turning even paler.

"And you?"

Xu Xu Sanyang glanced at Song Song Jingang, tossed him a few pitch-black pills—like he'd rolled them from leftover dregs: "One a day. Take them all, you'll be fine."

"Thank you."

Song Song Jingang's expression was strained, but he Mianqiang muttered thanks.

"Sigh… I haven't left the mountains in years, and the Federation has decayed this badly…"

Xu Xu Sanyang stood with hands behind his back, radiating a master's aura: "It seems my breakthrough to Divine Martial Arts, to restore order, is today… today!"

Before he finished speaking, his body began shaking violently, collapsing to the floor, foaming at the mouth.

"Worse! The patient is having severe delirium! Quick! Inject him!"

A group of doctors rushed in; aside from the pink-uniformed nurse, the others seemed unfazed, expertly strapping Xu Xu Sanyang to a stretcher and binding him with multiple straps before dragging him away…

"That binding… looks like they're tying up a pig."

Song Song Jingang watched, his worldview crumbling.

"Senior… what should I do?"

Gu Yun's cold eyes fixed on Fang Xing.

She suddenly felt the world was terrifying—no one could be trusted—except this big brother before her.

"I don't know. But if you report this rashly, you might be retaliated against. Think: if the enemy has corrupted the entire Prevention Bureau, isn't reporting just walking into their net?"

Fang Xing said: "The priority now is to investigate the truth…"

Actually, he felt little investigation was needed.

The hidden horror was on the verge of explosion!

The signal was Gu Gu Gu Jiantong's breakthrough!

"You two… Song Song Jingang, take your medicine first."

Fang Xing watched Song Song Jingang swallow the black pill; his spirit visibly lifted, and only then spoke: "When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up. We only need to ensure our own safety. Right now, the Prevention Bureau is confirmed unsafe—no further contact. The only place I'm certain is safe is here."

Blue Star University holds the Ten Thousand Spirits Scroll; after Gu Gu Gu Jiantong's breakthrough to the Outer Realm and his awakening of his unique martial art, he will surely come to study it.

Therefore, it's not safe there.

The military camp is even less so—it's built atop the Moon God, which internally seals a fragment of an extraterrestrial demon god!

In fact, the best choice right now is to leave Blue Star immediately, as far away as possible!

Unfortunately, interstellar travel tickets are hard to get, and it's uncertain whether there's enough time.

"Then, senior… what about you?"

Gu Yun looked at Fang Xing.

"I need to make one final confirmation!"

Fang Xing smiled faintly.

…

Federation Third Prison.

This is the Federation prison zone, responsible for detaining those who broke the law on Blue Star.

However, this area is for minor offenders; true elites and serious criminals are held elsewhere.

The one who received an extended sentence from the Prevention Bureau is naturally here.

But he has already completed the procedures and is about to be released.

"Sir, where would you like to get off?"

The floating car driver asked politely, sensing this passenger didn't seem like a visitor coming to see a prisoner.

"Here is fine, stop…"

In the back seat, Fang Xing pressed his temples, then suddenly sighed deeply.