The Ancient Gods' Whisper-Chapter 824 - 393: Holy Corpse!

In the dead of night, a black Rolls-Royce sped through the darkness, crossing the bridge that spanned the sea, and finally parked on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay.

Gu Jianlin looked out the car window and saw that the island was home to a luxury sanatorium. The black-clad bodyguards of the Jiang Family surrounded the courtyard, each equipped with an anti-material sniper rifle, infrared beams sweeping through the night.

"This is the Jiang Family’s sanatorium. Rumor has it that this operation will be led by an elder of the Jiang Family, someone who should have been in a coffin long ago but was pulled out forcefully," Moon Princess said, sitting next to him with arms crossed. After the passionate kiss on the sofa, she had reverted to her usual icy demeanor, as if nothing had happened.

When they sat together, they were closer than ever, almost touching.

The relationship between the siblings had become more ambiguous.

In the past, when physical contact occurred, they would subconsciously pull away.

Now, physical touch had become habitual; sometimes she would rest her head on his shoulder.

Gu Jianlin did not refuse.

For he couldn’t and didn’t have the heart to refuse.

Besides, publicly they were an engaged couple, so naturally, they had to seem closer.

There’s no denying the Jiang Family ghost kept his promise, in order to save himself. Before the second gate of Qilin Immortal Palace opened, the old man sent people to the Sakuragi Courtyard to pick them up, bringing them to this secret sanatorium.

This was a very strange occurrence. Ideally, the Ether Association and You Ying Group should dispatch forces together to enter the dimensional gate. The assault team was likely already waiting for assembly in the Whale Sea.

After all, this was a major event. All six Family Heads of You Ying Group were supposed to be present, yet they were absent.

"Please, both of you."

The driver got out and opened the car door for them.

An elderly man wearing a research coat stood at the entrance of the sanatorium, bowing slightly, his voice hoarse: "Welcome to my institute. Mr. Jiang has been waiting for you two for quite some time."

As Gu Jianlin opened the car door and saw the old man for the first time, the profile he drew elicited extreme discomfort.

Laboratory, disinfectant, scalpel, restraint straps, crying children, burning fire.

His heart chilled instantly.

"What’s wrong?"

Moon Princess asked suspiciously.

"My name is Aaron Dunning. You can call me Dr. Aaron. Time is pressing, please follow me." Dr. Aaron bowed slightly and turned to lead them into the sanatorium, motioning the guards to step aside.

Dr. Aaron!

This person is the legendary Dr. Aaron, the owner of that diary.

It was this old man, obsessed with researching the bodies of the dead, who eventually uncovered the secret properties of You Ying Law.

Practitioners of You Ying Law could, like the Ancient God Clan, resurrect from the dead!

Gu Jianlin raised his hand to his chest, feeling the echo in the deepest recesses of his heart, a dragon’s roar akin to thunderous wrath, raging spirituality surging, nearly tearing his body apart.

It was the killing intent of the Skylark, wanting desperately to kill the old man before him.

"Calm down, don’t act recklessly now. He’s merely a scholar, a key figure in the experiment. Even though this man deserves death, killing him now will accomplish nothing but venting anger. The true mastermind is the Canglong Ancestor, and we need him to trace the mysterious plan."

He soothed internally: "Jiang Chunyang is here too, can you hold up in your current state?"

After a moment, he felt the dragon’s roar subside, the spiritual tempest calming.

"You seem to be acting strange?"

Moon Princess raised her bright, beautiful eyes, increasingly suspicious: "Are you hiding something from me?"

Gu Jianlin thought women’s intuition was indeed sharp.

Especially regarding another woman, they could always pinpoint whatever felt off.

He couldn’t explain.

He definitely couldn’t say, "When you kissed me, there was another woman watching from inside me."

"It’s nothing, remember the intel I shared with you, be wary of that old man."

Gu Jianlin gestured, signaling her to be cautious.

Moon Princess recalled the sinister things that supposed doctor did to innocent children, a trace of disgust flashing in her eyes.

They followed him into the sanatorium, each ward echoed with harrowing screams. It wasn’t about conducting mad experiments, but many undergoing clinical treatment, lab-coat-clad Priests pushing medical carts back and forth, eyes revealing fatigue and gravity, clothes stained with blood.

"Not long ago, many members of the Jiang Family were severely injured."

Dr. Aaron’s voice was like a metal scraping: "Serious illness requires strong medicine, sounds a bit devastating."

More than a bit devastating.

Gu Jianlin listened to the chaotic Life Rhythm, like echoes from Hell.

Blood gushed forth in the wards. Agile was Moon Princess as she darted sideways, avoiding splatter.

Arms missing, legs broken, chest with gaping holes, heads nearly twisted off.

Blood flowed like waterfalls within the wards. Admittedly, Ascenders are certainly tough; normally, the human body doesn’t contain so much blood, even with this much loss one would be long dead.

Even a silent individual like Gu Jianlin couldn’t help but ask: "Who is so deranged?"

Moon Princess thought such brutal methods were simply shocking.

"A disciple of the King of Qing, Jing Ci." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Dr. Aaron whispered: "Recently, while attempting to capture his junior disciple in Shinjuku District, this happened. Lord knows why this guy is also in Tokyo; in the end, had Dusk not intervened collectively, he would’ve wreaked more havoc, probably wouldn’t have stopped until the whole of Shinjuku District was annihilated, indeed deranged."

Gu Jianlin fell silent.

Moon Princess thought violence was the true art; unfortunately, foolish mortals couldn’t comprehend.

"Last night Southern Imperial Garden had intruders who stole core secrets. Key assets were relocated here, only because the two of you were appointed partners by the Jiang Family Master, you’re allowed in this place."

Dr. Aaron adjusted his glasses, showing a deep and enigmatic smile, a smile uglier than crying, somewhat creepy: "No doubt the intruder was the young lady. We can only pray her Rank restores slowly, in case she recovers and exterminates us, before we can seize the secrets within the Divine Ruins."

Upon hearing this, Moon Princess turned her head silently, her gaze sharp as blades.

"Wasn’t it you who went to Southern Imperial Garden yesterday?"

With just a glance, she expressed her inner thoughts.

Gu Jianlin instinctively felt guilty, pretending to be oblivious, his gaze flicking towards the elderly man ahead.

Your young lady is inside me, want me to let her out to kill you?

He couldn’t help but quip inwardly.

Recently, there have been rumors that the eldest daughter of the You Ying Group is always with the Crown Prince of the Ether Association.

It’s almost turning into a modern-day Romeo and Juliet story.

He had to clarify one thing.

This is not a rumor.

Alright, just kidding.

Anyway, as long as Skylark remains elusive and he steadfastly denies it, others have no proof.

No matter how suspicious Moon Princess is, as long as she doesn’t see that bad woman appear, she has to trust him.

"Perhaps you two are wondering why we haven’t joined the main group."

Dr. Aaron raised a finger, revealing a mysterious smile, his laughter as grating as a crow cawing: "Because very few are truly heading to the Divine Ruins, after all, isn’t it better to share treasure with fewer people? Many might die on this journey, and only those who survive can enjoy power. To be safe, we’re not taking the dimensional passage over the East Sea, we have another shortcut."

He sighed: "Unfortunately, the passage isn’t fully prepared, there might still be some risks."

Gu Jianlin nodded slightly.

It seems the Dark World was truly frightened, the bad woman’s intimidation has forced them to move, even hastening the plans to explore the Divine Ruins, fearing any slip-ups.

Indeed, it’s a race against time.

Once Skylark regains her strength, she’ll wipe them all out.

Moon Princess’s steps paused slightly, raising her cool gaze.

Someone stood at the end of the corridor, gazing at them indifferently.

Wearing a striking white suit.

Jiang Chuge.

Jiang Chuge has always regarded them as a thorn in his side, having targeted them multiple times, yet seeing them this time showed no overt hostility, given Mr. Jiang’s special instructions.

"Dr. Aaron."

Jiang Chuge stood at the ward’s entrance, speaking expressionlessly: "Her condition has stabilized."

Dr. Aaron acknowledged with a hoarse voice: "Continue administering her a full dose of sedatives, try to prevent her from losing control. While I’m away, ensure the Life Medicine Liquid dosage is increased tenfold. She requires twenty hours of constant care. This is a critical period; she cannot have any accidents."

"Understood."

Jiang Chuge nodded slightly, turning to leave.

Before leaving, he cast a cold glance, his eyes hinting at apprehension.

Gu Jianlin frowned; he wasn’t an Alchemist, but he knew some basic pharmacology.

Life Medicine Liquid is usually used for critically ill patients, and a larger dose isn’t always better.

Recklessly increasing the dosage tenfold might save her momentarily, but it would cost her longevity.

He calmly asked, "What kind of person is worth your attention, Doctor?"

Moon Princess seemed to think of something, her eyes shifting slightly.

"My daughter."

Dr. Aaron responded casually: "She is a significant asset to the Dark World, born with a rare Transcendent illness, she’s been confined to intensive care since childhood. As the saying goes, when God closes a door, He opens a window. While she was deprived of health, she was gifted with extraordinary talent."

"We use this child to combat Taixu."

He paused: "If anything happens to her, our network would be breached by Taixu."

Gu Jianlin heard the Life Rhythm in the ward.

Like water drips in a void, in the utter silence, occasionally there’s a barely perceptible sound.

A void so eerie it gives one the chills.

Unfortunately, the ward door was tightly shut, only upon passing by could one glimpse a porcelain-white girl lying on the bed, surrounded by countless cables, a computer at her side.

The hands on the keyboard were withered, tapping out something unknown.

He immediately thought of No.5!

Sadly, there wasn’t time for another look; the curtains were drawn by a nurse.

Moon Princess gave him a look, writing in his palm: "This old guy’s actual age is over a hundred, where would he get the reproductive ability to have such a young girl? Even if she were his child, she definitely wasn’t born through normal means; don’t believe his nonsense."

Gu Jianlin certainly didn’t believe it, as he thought that girl was No.5 from the Shadow Department.

"This child will protect our secrets, yet unfortunately, last night she inexplicably lost control and fell gravely ill."

Dr. Aaron seemed reluctant for them to dwell on this topic, leading them to the entrance of the last ward, smiling: "Please, come in. Mr. Jiang has been waiting for you for a long time."

As the ward door opened wide, the siblings were slightly taken aback.

Because the old man lying on the hospital bed wasn’t the old ghost of the Jiang family.

Jiang Chunyang sat beside the bed, peeling an apple, with gray-white hair draped down, looking like a wandering ghost, his eyes burning with a faint Ghost Fire, eerie and terrifying.

It seemed the Ghostly Glowing Lotus had indeed healed him.

But not completely.

Though he no longer seemed ready to suddenly go on a killing spree like last night, he wasn’t in great shape.

The difference between a pure lunatic and one that’s eighty percent lunatic, perhaps.

"Here?"

He sneered, pointing at the old man on the bed: "That’s my younger brother, and the Holy Corpse you seek."