Thus, before sending Xu Yan away, Han Dang stopped in his tracks.
In the darkness, "Mr. Jin" reached out his arms to receive him, furrowing his brows in confusion at the effeminate man.
"I have something to ask."
Han Dang took a deep breath.
Even though he had mentally prepared himself, he still felt fear when he looked towards the depth of the cabin.
It seemed as if a black hole that could devour the spirit was hidden in that darkness.
He stared into the darkness firmly and asked seriously, "We agreed... that I would go to the Mu Family to propose. Why then did you go back on your word? If you never intended to propose, why bother sending me there?"
Of course, the most important question was—
"Why didn’t you inform me of these plans beforehand?"
Han Dang knew very well.
All that Xu Yan did was most likely instructed by Lord of Wine God, so what happened today at the Mu Family... was basically arranged by the Lord of Wine God as well. He wasn’t incapable of taking the blame.
But such matters were indeed infuriating.
Yet, a gentle voice came from the darkness.
The answers to these questions are simple.
"You didn’t need to be informed."
The young man who spoke was completely hidden behind the dark tide of the cabin.
Nothing could be seen.
But Han Dang’s heart tightened suddenly as if someone had grasped it with five fingers... Only at this moment did he realize who he was actually speaking to. The rage and frustration that had built up in his chest were extinguished in an instant, as the tide of anger and stifled feelings eventually ebbed away.
Han Dang, with gritted teeth and on edge, unable to combat the fear in his heart, handed over Xu Yan.
"Next time, be smarter and don’t speak such nonsense."
Mr. Jin coldly spoke, offering Han Dang a reminder.
Upon hearing this, Han Dang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head.
In the eyes of the Lord of Wine God, he, his teacher, and Bai Zesheng were all the same...
Just pawns with different duties.
Wherever the pawn is placed, he does what is needed.
Beyond that, do not ask, do not think, just act.
He had no right to ask questions.
Xu Yan lay on the cold wooden floor.
He smiled, a trickle of fresh blood rolling in his throat as he softly said, "As you expected... Gu Shen attacked me..."
Lord of Wine God slowly nodded.
He extended a hand, hovering it over Xu Yan’s face.
Xu Yan closed his eyes.
The cold wooden floor gradually warmed up, the scent of wine growing stronger in the darkness, a fragrance that relaxed the spirit.
The power of the Divine Throne manifested within the small cabin.
Xu Yan’s injuries healed at an extremely fast rate.
His listless spirit gradually revived.
After several dozen moments.
Xu Yan reopened his eyes, clenched his fists, a warm current surging through his body under the spiritual power of Lord of Wine God, revitalizing him.
Although his injuries weren’t completely healed.
But... this was already a drastic change.
In the darkness, Mr. Jin knelt on one knee, solemnly fixated, witnessing this incredible Divine Miracle.
It was this power that had saved him back in the snowfields of the Tundra.
Under the embrace of Divine Power.
Xu Yan quietly healed, enjoying the nourishing warmth of this divine force.
A moment later, his body had recovered to eighty percent.
This fight only seemed brutal.
Because the hypnosis cast by Gu Shen was repelled by Xu Yan’s Spirit Seal.
Once they entered the hand-to-hand combat phase, since both sides possessed "Complete Flash," most moves could be dodged or blocked... Therefore, Xu Yan did not suffer any major injuries, such as limbs being severed or legs being broken.
Of course, even with such injuries.
The God of Wine could still bestow "health"... However, under those circumstances, the amount of Flame Power needed would be drastically different from now.
The boy in the darkness withdrew the divine light that enveloped him.
In a soft voice, he said, "Let me see... what you have gained from your journey."
Xu Yan respectfully knelt on the ground, took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and spread his arms while staring solemnly upwards.
The next moment, wisps and strands of flames seeped out of his body.
If anyone witnessed this scene... they would definitely be astounded.
Looked... strikingly similar to Gu Shen’s "Chi Huo."
Mr. Jin squinted his eyes.
At the time he was assassinating Bai Xiu, he had heard of "Gu Shen." The audit standards of the top three organizations were extremely stringent. To rely solely on one’s own strength to pass the hardest test and secure the top-tier S rating, one could be sure this person was a genius among geniuses.
Even the Divine Throne, according to the "Deep Sea" files, couldn’t decipher what Gu Shen’s real abilities were.
Merely the simple words "Chi Huo."
Nature? Spiritual? Or perhaps... does he possess other special abilities?
This was a question many in Changye were curious about.
And today, the answer was about to be revealed.
Because Xu Yan’s ability was called "Fire Stealer."
This was a "treasure" the Lord Divine found in Central Continent, Xu Yan’s ability itself is "nothingness," but if used properly, it implied "limitlessness"... through contact with limbs containing Extraordinary Essence, he could choose to actively or passively steal the "Extraordinary Power" of the targeted person. Unfortunately, before the Lord Divine took him away, the characteristics of the "Fire Stealer" ability had already been captured and uploaded by "Deep Sea."
All high-ranking officials across the five continents knew about the existence of such a Transcendent.
But... it didn’t matter.
The Lord of Wine God personally took action and erased Xu Yan’s profile.
And the most terrifying aspect of Xu Yan’s "Fire Stealer"... was that he not only stole the power containing Extraordinary Essence but could also steal a portion of the spirit memories.
The reason was that during the simulation of Extraordinary Essence, he could mimic the host’s spiritual fluctuations.
And that "portrait of a lady" in the small courtyard...
Was what Xu Yan’s spirit saw.
After following the Lord of Wine God to Changye, the first thing he did was to investigate all noteworthy people in this ancient city... Xu Yan would not risk contact with the overly powerful ones, but he tried to steal from every promising youth, and "theft" was accomplished.
And it’s worth mentioning.
The lady of the Bai Family, Bai Lu, rarely went out. Xu Yan found an opportunity through the information provided by Bai Zesheng and managed to complete the theft of Bai Lu’s abilities.
Thus... he also vaguely saw the scene "under the Ninghe Bridge."
In fact, the complete picture he saw was not just of Chu Ling.
But also Gu Shen falling off the bridge.
However... to provoke Gu Shen, he only drew Chu Ling alone.
Actually, Xu Yan was also curious about what identity that stunning girl existed only in Bai Lu’s spirit images really had.
Why had he never heard of her in Changye?
He was even more curious...
Why this man named Gu could be more reclusive than Bai Lu?
For a whole half year, there was no chance for contact, not to mention contact, not even a chance to meet!
He had successfully "contacted" him.
To avoid drawing the attention of Gu Shen, a high-risk person, Xu Yan had planned this trap under the arrangement of the Lord of Wine God... he willingly took the beating while stealing the flowing patterns of Extraordinary Essence engraved with "Chi Huo."
At this moment, a soft glow slowly rose in the dark chamber.
Xu Yan began to simulate the birth of "Chi Huo."
(PS: 1, Last month I updated over three hundred thousand characters, it was really exhausting, I want to rest a bit this month, I probably won’t write as many characters, just letting you all know in advance, hope you understand. 2, Tonight’s second Chapter is likely after 12 o’clock, if you can’t wait you might as well go to sleep~ 3, Asking for some monthly votes at the beginning of the month~~)