Twisted Dreams-Chapter 125 - 97: The Black Witch’s Enchantment
Wei Ming was also pondering.
Spiritual Power is Spiritual Qi, the moon continuously emitting Spiritual Qi...
Wei Ming frantically recalled the fantasy novels and mythological stories he had read over the years.
He thought of something.
It seemed there really was such a thing!
But... some of it sounds like nonsense...
Elder He noticed something from Wei Ming’s expression and encouraged him:
"Xiaowei, it’s okay, say whatever comes to mind."
Wei Ming took a deep breath to bolster himself, stood up, and said gravely:
"I speculate this is Emperor’s Liquid!"
Everyone frowned.
This was indeed a new term.
Wei Ming felt a bit unsure, scratching his head:
"I originally thought Emperor’s Liquid should be golden, but didn’t expect it to be red."
Elder He frowned and asked:
"Xiaowei, can you explain in detail what Emperor’s Liquid is?"
Wei Ming said:
"Emperor’s Liquid is a kind of essence produced by the moon; the essence is composed of rich Spiritual Qi.
If any being consumes Emperor’s Liquid, they will become Extraordinary."
Wei Ming said with a sheepish laugh:
"Perhaps Emperor’s Liquid is not a liquid, but indescribable gas.
I was just guessing, it might be wrong, don’t mind me."
Zhang Xiaoyi pondered Wei Ming’s words.
He found Wei Ming’s words reasonable.
The Blood Moon constantly emits Spiritual Power, which could very well be absorbed, granting Extraordinary Power.
At the meeting, an Intermediate Administrator, who was a history professor, suddenly slapped his forehead:
"Oh! You’re talking about Emperor’s Liquid!"
Everyone turned their gaze to the historian.
Elder He asked sternly:
"Professor Zhao, do you know about Emperor’s Liquid?"
The history professor nodded, recalled for a moment, and said:
"A talented scholar from the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Mei, wrote the supernatural tales in ’the Master would not discuss’.
’the Master would not discuss’ records that every sixty years, on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the moonlight contains Emperor’s Liquid.
If demons consume it, a night’s cultivation is equivalent to absorbing the essence of the sun and moon for thousands of years."
Zhang Xiaoyi frowned and said:
"Thousands of years of cultivation might be a bit exaggerated."
The history professor chuckled and said:
"It’s narrating according to what’s recorded in the book, so there’s certainly exaggeration involved.
’Continuation of Zi Buyu’ records:
Any vegetation becoming demon must receive lunar essence, but only the moonlight of the gengshen night suffices.
Because gengshen night’s moonlight contains Emperor’s Liquid.
Its appearance is like countless olives, strings of golden threads hanging down.
Mortal vegetation gaining its essence can become demon; foxes and ghosts consuming it can exhibit divine powers.
Since vegetation has a nature but no life, while Liquid has a nature, it can supplement life.
Foxes and ghosts inherently have life, thus consuming it is greatly beneficial."
Elder He’s face sank, and he looked at Zhang Xiaoyi.
Zhang Xiaoyi nodded, thinking the possibility of Emperor’s Liquid is quite high.
Among the administrators present, some had grave expressions, some frowned pensively, some had eyes full of concern.
Very troubling.
The appearance of Emperor’s Liquid means more beings become Extraordinary.
At the same time, it means more anomalous events occur.
The Security Administration’s main task is to handle anomalous events.
When the Security Administration was first established, the sudden emergence of many Extraordinary Creatures was not a good thing.
The Security Administration doesn’t have enough manpower.
At this moment, a woman in uniform walked in and handed a document to Elder He.
Elder He put on his reading glasses, read through the document, then breathed a sigh of relief, saying:
"Currently, only six cities have the Blood Moon anomaly.
Imperial Capital, Bai Mountain City, Lotus City, Bin City, Sha City, South Sea City.
And there’s also good news."
Elder He pressed the reading glasses down on his nose, lifted his eyes to look at everyone, and smiled:
"Only Xia Country has the Blood Moon anomaly.
Extraordinary Civilization, Xia Country is indeed at the forefront of the world.
Whether this is Xia Country’s opportunity or disaster, it depends on everyone’s efforts."
Everyone assumed a solemn expression, subtly straightening their posture.
A sense of mission, bestowed from heaven, burgeoned spontaneously.
Elder He continued:
"Now listen to my instructions.
Bai Mountain City, Lotus City, Bin City, Sha City must set up Safety Management Stations immediately.
It must be implemented by tomorrow."
Elder He finished speaking and looked at Zhang Xiaoyi, saying:
"Sect Leader Zhang, the South Sea is one of the key cities of Xia Country.
Please, may Shushan Disciples oversee it."
Zhang Xiaoyi nodded:
"Of course.
Starting tomorrow, Shushan Disciples will be at the Security Administration’s disposal."
Elder He took off his reading glasses, chuckled and said:
"Then shall we go downstairs for a walk now?
Maybe we can also get a share of Emperor’s Liquid and become Extraordinary ourselves."
...
South Sea, morning, Half-Mountain Villa.
The Crow sat dazedly on the wall.
Since returning from the island, it was constantly distracted.
It had a secret in heart, and hadn’t gone to recruit underlings for several days.
Suzu was in the garden teasing Great Black, speaking to Great Black:
"Little Crow hasn’t gone out fooling around in a long time, do you think its egg was stolen, and it’s too sad?"
The Crow gave Suzu a menacing glare.
Suzu didn’t even raise her head, continuing to rub Great Black’s head:
"Look at you, small bird with a big temper, tsk tsk tsk."
The Crow’s eyes reflected a icy glow.
These words hit home for the Crow.
Even Changbai Mountain’s Heartless Little Monkey is nearly stronger than it now.
Suzu’s lips curved with an ambiguous smile, she scratched Great Black’s ear and said:
"That island is the instance Li Yang prepared for mortals, guess what good-natured stuff he put inside as clearance rewards?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Suzu, The Crow, and Great Black knew most of Li Yang’s secrets.
Li Yang never deliberately concealed from them.
Suzu’s words made The Crow turn its head thoughtfully to listen to Suzu speak.
Suzu seemed to be speaking to herself:
"Do you think insufficient strength can become a little formidable given that thing?"
The Crow opened its beak to ask:
"What do you mean?
Are you suggesting I go participate in the next relic?"
Xiaohai, this dog, though appears honest, is actually crafty.
It looked incredulously at Suzu, then at The Crow.
The things these two ancestors talked about were clearly not something it could be privy to.
Xiaohai broke free from Suzu’s embrace and ran outside the yard.
The Crow said:
"The master once said demons aren’t allowed to meddle in mortal affairs."
Suzu said:
"He will be angry, will punish you, but he won’t have the heart to kill you.
Because we’ve been with him since childhood, he watched us grow up.
We are his only two family friends in this world."
The Crow sneered:
"If I wanted the treasure in the relic, I could simply ask the master for it.
Why should I risk punishment for the relic?"
Suzu looked at it Playfully:
"He would give it to you but would also disdain you.
Li Yang would think you always ask him for things to boost combat power.
Unable to stand alone, not as good as the other apostles.
Get ready to be a permanent pet!"
The Crow was moved.
What Suzu said was not unreasonable.
Its talent wasn’t high; it was merely a Crow who stole part of the Three-headed Hellhound’s power.
Unlike Suzu, who could increase Spiritual Power by absorbing negative emotions.
Unlike Zhang Shi’ai, who could increase Spiritual Power by absorbing lust.
The Crow could only enhance Spiritual Power through meditation.
Its aptitude was also average, the speed of meditation and cultivation immortality was very slow.
The Crow also wanted to possess powerful strength.
What if... it took the risk to try the relic?
At most, it would endure a beating from Li Yang, certainly not to death.
Suzu spoke again:
"You know why the master forbids demons from participating in relics?"
The Crow was stunned for a moment, then shook its head.
Suzu revealed a sardonic smile:
"Because the demon’s strength is too overpowering, within the relics facing those mortals, it’s simply dimension reduction by force.
And you? My Crow friend, you are too weak.
Maybe you wouldn’t even be able to outdo those mortals!
Therefore, even if you participate in the relics, it wouldn’t disrupt Li Yang’s plans."
The Crow’s eyes turned frighteningly cold in an instant.
