Chapter 178: I Disagree (5/10, Autumn Subscription)

That person had no complaints and silently retreated.

After that person left, An Shenyi recalled the strange incident involving the Heavy Pressure Ghost from before.

He threw out the crystal, held off the Heavy Pressure Ghost, and Fang Yue escaped. But once the Heavy Pressure Ghost broke free of the illusion, its first instinct was to charge straight at him!

But after that, he had no memory... In his dazed state, he only heard the sound of Fang Yue riding over, and then came the matter of entering the village.

An Shenyi told no one about this; deep down he felt a strong, vague unease about it, yet he didn't quite dare face it.

"After the Heavy Pressure Ghost charged over, what exactly happened? Why didn't the Heavy Pressure Ghost kill me in the end?"

After thinking for a long time, An Shenyi gritted his teeth and fished out a 【Ghost-Detecting Talisman】 from his person.

Human Soul activated, the Ghost-Detecting Talisman burned, transforming into a crimson exclamation mark of danger warning!

This is... a warning of Possession!

"Just as I thought..."

An Shenyi gave a bitter smile, his whole body trembling slightly.

I... have been possessed!

The moment the strange entity awakens... I will die!

Just as An Shenyi thought of this, his eyes suddenly began to slowly stream with black fresh blood, and his vision blurred.

With a sudden buzz in his brain, his consciousness plunged into slumber in an instant.

Eyes closed, the black blood trailed down from the corners of his eyes, and was wiped away by 'An Shenyi' raising a hand.

When the eyes opened again, 'An Shenyi's' gaze was clear and bright!

"... Not yet mature... observe..."

He blinked, tapped his temple with one hand.

Then he looked around, lay down on the bed, and closed his eyes.

One night passed quickly.

When the morning sun rose, An Shenyi on the bed jolted awake.

"What happened? Was I just too tired last night and fell straight asleep?"

An Shenyi tried hard to recall, but couldn't remember anything.

The stretch of memory after rescuing Fang Yue by flying out the crystal had been deleted from his brain, becoming a blank.

His memory cut straight from flying out the crystal to save someone, to being rescued by Fang Yue back to Man Shui Cun.

"This feeling... so strange... I feel like I've forgotten something very important... what was it..."

An Shenyi tried hard to recall, but no matter what, he couldn't remember.

Knock knock knock.

Just then, a knock sounded from outside the door.

"Come in."

The one who pushed the door and entered was Fang Yue.

"An Shenyi, how are you... your leg!"

Fang Yue's face lit up with joy; An Shenyi's medical skill was truly miraculous.

"That's great, An Shenyi, you're alright!"

"... Mm."

Seeing An Shenyi's sluggish, confused look, Fang Yue couldn't help but ask: "Did something happen? Why do you look so strange?"

"I'm fine. How are the others?"

"There are quite a few wounded. I plan to let them stay behind in Man Shui Cun. The rest will set off at noon and continue on with us."

"I see. Looks like the doctors in Man Shui Cun aren't up to the task; I still need to step in and treat a few more, get more hands to help... but this goes on the tab, next time I'll send people to Gu Yue Cun to collect the payment."

Fang Yue rolled his eyes; seeing that An Shenyi still hadn't forgotten to ask for money at a time like this, he knew this guy was fine.

After chatting with An Shenyi for a few more sentences about the escort team's arrangements, Fang Yue withdrew.

Opening last night's system log, Fang Yue broke into a smile.

"System prompt: Congratulations to the player on slight progress in cultivating 'Star Fire Blade Technique', Control +0.5."

This was the result of his all-night effort at cultivation.

Although he hadn't broken through a realm, his stats had genuinely improved.

It's just that Black Ember was consumed rather heavily—10g burned straight away, so extravagant that even the parchment came out cursing.

Black Ember: 75g.

For the remaining Black Ember, Fang Yue planned to use it sparingly; the stuff was a bit addictive, and using it instead of lifespan meant no psychological burden, so it burned through frighteningly fast.

Additionally, using it in place of lifespan would reduce Martial Arts power.

But the cultivation progress seemed a bit faster.

He didn't know if this was just how it was, or if it was due to Martial Arts and other factors.

Opening the stats.

"Name: Yese Liming."

"Realm: Postnatal Third-Rate."

"Status: Ghost Curse."

"HP: 200/200."

"Inner Force: 300/300."

"Control: 29.7 【Base: 49.7】 【Status/Bonus: -20】."

"Deflection: 38.9 【Base: 58.9】 【Status/Bonus: -20】."

Talent: Night's Breath 【Human Grade, Upper Tier】.

Skills: Analysis Pupil 【Human Grade, Lower Tier】, Starfire Blade Technique Level 1 【Postnatal Third-Rate】, Water-Sky Blade Technique Level 1 【Crude Martial Arts】, Starfire Heart Method Level 3 【Postnatal Third-Rate / Maxed】.

Lifespan: 1 month, 14 days.

Just 0.3 attribute left—only 0.3 attribute remains!

Fang Yue's mood was slightly excited.

Last night, with the help of Captain Shan, he had fully understood how to use Black Ember for cultivation.

With no concern over lifespan, Fang Yue cultivated the Starfire Blade Technique without restraint, training intensely all night, and immediately received feedback.

Of course, Fang Yue had also kept his promise, striking Captain Shan three times before dawn—with a record of 3:0, each strike a one-hit knockout.

Strangely, Captain Shan, though defeated, laughed wildly, her cheeks flushed red.

Did I hit her too hard? Did I knock her senseless?

No, I didn't even strike her head.

Forget it—cultivate!

Downstairs, Fang Yue found Tian Dan Zhi Yuan Wu slacking off.

Don't think I didn't see you—keep eating!

Hearing Fang Yue's voice, Tian Dan Zhi Yuan Wu, who had been lying on the chair digesting, jolted upright and hurriedly swallowed buns through tears.

"Ye Ge, I don't want to eat buns anymore… waaah…"

"The only thing freely offered is buns—eat fast, don't waste it."

"I'm going to throw up—I'll never eat buns again, never again!!"

"Later is later—right now, eat."

Leaving the inn, Fang Yue saw someone he didn't want to see—and his heart sank.

"Oh my! Isn't this the young master I tangled with last night? What's wrong? Did you do something shameful? See me and turn to leave?"

"No, no, Captain Shan, weren't you going back to rest?"

Blocking the inn's entrance was none other than Captain Shan.

"I was afraid you'd run off."

Captain Shan stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, staring at Fang Yue's muscular frame, his thick fists, trembling slightly, face flushed red.

"We don't leave Man Shui Cun until noon—what do you want with me?"

"Of course I do. Next destination is Chaoyue Village, right? I'm coming with you."

"Huh?"

Fang Yue was stunned.

"I said—I'm coming with you! Don't you understand?"

"Wait, you're going to Chaoyue Village too?"

"Yes."

"Won't Man Shui Cun be short a Captain?"

"Three Captains, one gone—what difference does it make? Besides, we're not staying there forever."

Fang Yue wanted to refuse—this woman always gave him a creepy feeling.

"I disagree."

Five more updates coming—don't rush.

(End of Chapter)