chsdbacks Chapter 61 My own child, of course I have to protect himher!
Chapter 61 My own child, of course I have to protect himher!
In the early hours of the morning, Chen Fu lay listlessly on a hospital bed at the school hospital.
After receiving intravenous treatment, he has almost recovered, but the doctor said that epilepsy requires observation for a period of time and does not recommend leaving, so he is still in the school hospital.
Chen Fu never expected that such a thing would suddenly appear. It acted so quickly and suddenly that it was quite frightening. It was completely different from the supernatural events of games invading reality. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured.
Fortunately, he lives in a peaceful society with a sufficiently advanced and reliable public healthcare system. If this were in a third-world country, it could have easily resulted in death.
Wei Niangniang has already returned to her dormitory. Chen Fu asked him to help her ask for leave so she wouldn't have to go to class tomorrow. Afterwards, he began to think about what exactly this "ignorance and sludge" was.
Ultimately, Chen Fu found the answer through the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation forum.
Ignorance and supernatural events can be understood as the same thing.
The former refers to the monsters and demons in the game who use their abilities to directly retaliate against a specific target. They generally only affect a single target and can be simply understood as a single-target ranged attack or a negative status effect.
Paranormal events and intrusions can have a wide-ranging impact on reality, and both gamers and ordinary people can easily be caught up in them if they are not careful.
And what's even more troublesome is...
In many places, ignorance and paranormal events occur simultaneously. In other words, it's like being subjected to negative influences while simultaneously being attacked in real life, which severely tests whether the affected party has the ability to resolve the situation effectively.
Chen Fu has not encountered this yet. So far, he has only faced one situation: either triggering a supernatural event or obtaining ignorant dregs.
But that doesn't mean it will always be like that. Chen Fu kept this in mind; if he really encountered it, he would have to have the corresponding strength to solve the problem.
All he can do now is test the effect of the Crimson Scythe using the ceiling light.
The white paper on the wooden table in the ward suddenly split into two pieces under Chen Fu's gaze, and then turned into dust in less than a second.
This is Chen Fu controlling the crimson scythe, using light to shred the paper. But if it were in a dark place, the impact would be much greater.
Chen Fu felt that the time when the ghost bride saved him had taken too much to his head, which was why the Laughing and Crying Spirit found an opportunity to take advantage of him.
He felt a little guilty and wanted to make amends, so after testing the power of the crimson scythe, he turned his attention to Xi's divine armor remains.
Chen Fu could not find any information about the remains of the divine armor on the Spirit Investigation Bureau forum.
However, he believed that the remains of the divine armor should be the most valuable thing after the death of the demons and monsters, and that this thing might be able to resurrect them, and that the ghost bride might even be able to open her eyes again.
This is true.
As soon as Chen Fu opened the game, he immediately received a notification from the game's text.
"The remains of divine armor are the most important source of power for the demons and monsters of the mortal world. They can maintain the vital signs of the demons and monsters, and can also be resurrected after the demons and monsters die by absorbing energy over a long period of time."
"For the chosen ones, the remains of the divine armor of the demons and monsters are invaluable treasures. Every chosen one, after reaching level 3 and undergoing a second transformation, can absorb the power of the remains of the divine armor through a blood pact, allowing the demons and monsters gestating within to awaken ahead of time."
"The demons and monsters conceived through this method will lose all their memories before death and become the most trustworthy companions of the chosen one in the mortal world. They will assist the chosen one in his journey until he becomes the master of the mortal world."
"At the same time, the chosen one can also transfer the skills and status they possess to the demons and monsters they have contracted through the divine artifact remains by praying to the Twin Lords, so that they will have considerable combat power in the initial stage."
"The relationship between the two is mutually beneficial. The chosen one can take back the skills and status passed down at any time, and the demons and monsters can also upgrade the skills that have been passed down through practice."
After reading the game text, Chen Fu thought for a while and then understood its meaning.
This is essentially a character development system, where you can enhance your strength from another perspective by contracting with various monsters and spirits.
Since that's the case, what are we waiting for? We must hatch the chicks as soon as possible!
Chen Fu immediately took out Xi's divine armor remains from the small square.
The actual remains of the divine armor don't look particularly special; they're about the size of an egg, except for the fine red threads on the surface. If you look at them up to the light, you can vaguely see a small human figure curled up inside.
"Chosen One, if you wish to form a contract with this divine artifact remains, please smear your blood on the artifact remains and draw special incantations according to the instructions to communicate with the demons and monsters within."
Following the game's instructions, Chen Fu bit his finger hard, smeared the blood from his fingertip onto the remnant of the divine equipment, and watched as the egg-like object absorbed the blood completely in a few seconds.
"Xi (Epic Demon God), formerly the city lord of the Wedding and Funeral City, was the chosen one 'Coroner of the Three Realms' who used his own bloodline as a guide to successfully establish a contract after Xi's death. From now on, the two will share the same honor and disgrace."
And so, Xi became Chen Fu's unique monster, no longer needing to worry about being forced into marriage, and also gaining a powerful henchman.
However, as of now, Xi has no ability whatsoever.
Chen Fu tried to release the person and found that it was just a little girl wearing a bright red wedding dress, with a red veil still covering her head, but compared to her previous proud figure, she had shrunk considerably.
There's a contrast between a mature woman and a cute girl.
Chen Fu raised his hand, wanting to lift the red veil to see what Xi looked like, but it was nimbly dodged.
He was stunned. It was still alive? And intelligent?
I originally thought they were just controlled monsters and demons, the kind of pets that you raise, but I never expected they could actually move on their own.
Xi tilted her head and looked at Chen Fu. She had a natural dependence on this person. After dodging the attack, she skipped over and hugged Chen Fu's arm tightly.
But whenever Chen Fu tried to lift the red veil, she would still keep dodging, never letting Chen Fu see her true face.
Feeling rather helpless, Chen Fu tried to communicate with Xi after a while: "Can you talk to me using telepathy like before?"
The red veil swayed slightly, and Xi tilted her head, remaining silent.
"Is it that you don't want to talk about it, or that you can't talk about it?"
Chen Fu continued to try. After all, they had been communicating quite well before. It couldn't be that he had died once and couldn't even speak anymore.
Xi continued to stare at him without saying a word.
Okay, that's really how it is. Chen Fu pursed his lips, wondering if it was because he was just born that he couldn't speak.
If that's the case, then we need to find a way to improve Xi's strength.
After a moment's thought, Chen Fu, following the prompts in the game text, grasped Xi's slender arm, made her face him, and began a series of actions.
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"By entering into a contract, you prayed to the Twin Lords and gifted Xi the Soul-Binding Silk (rare)."
"By entering into a contract, you prayed to the Twin Lords and gifted the Naihe Wind Chime (of excellent quality) to Xi."
"By making a contract, you prayed to the Twin Lords and passed on needlework (a special skill) to Xi."
"By entering into a contract, you prayed to the Twin Lords and gifted Xi the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles (a special item)."
"By making a pact with the Twin Lords, you have obtained the Crimson Scythe (special skill) from Xi."
Chen Fu gave Xi two skills and three items all at once, so that she could use them.
The Twin Lords mentioned in the game text are ancient demons and monsters similar to the Gods of the Heavens, who are specifically for exchanging skills and items for players who have obtained the remnants of divine equipment.
This was something Chen Fu gave after careful consideration.
The Crimson Scythe is Xi's skill, so it's better for her to continue using it than to keep it in her hand.
Moreover, Chen Fu also possesses the Vajra Buddha Sound and the Way of Literature, so he is not lacking in long-range attack methods. This allows Xi to once again possess the attack methods she was most familiar with before her death.
The needlework and embroidery skills can be used together with the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles; Xi can simply stand in the back and deal damage.
The Soul-Binding Silk has a restraining effect, and even if you encounter danger or are approached by other demons and monsters, it can provide some protection.
As for the Naihe Wind Chime...
Having been used several times before, the wind chime now has three more cracks. According to the previous description, if it cracks to nine times, it will inevitably crumble into copper slag.
Chen Fu thought it was the same whether he put it on himself or on Xi, so he turned around.
Although it's just a few items, they match the meaning of "double happiness" quite well.
After all, they are my own children, so of course I have to take good care of them.
When Chen Fu thought about fighting side by side in the future, with Xi dressed in a bright red wedding gown, manipulating the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles and the Soul-Binding Silk, unleashing a barrage of attacks from behind, he felt the scene was particularly beautiful.
This is a demonic and supernatural version of Dongfang Bubai.
Xi saw through Chen Fu's little scheme. She looked down at the items in her hands, put the Soul-Binding Silk and the Rain of Pear Blossoms Needles together, and squeezed them tightly.
"The demons and monsters you have contracted are modifying the tools you have deployed in their own way."
"The Soul-Binding Silk and the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles have combined and undergone a tremendous change. From this moment on, they will be integrated into one. The Rain of Pear Blossom Needles can be freely released and contracted between attacks. The attack effect has been changed to: using the red needle will temporarily bind the soul of the living, and using the white needle will control the movement of the yin creature. The two attack effects are randomly generated and cannot be selected by the user."
This is a simple and direct way of combining the characteristics of two props into one.
Chen Fu nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself that although Xi couldn't speak now, he was still quite intelligent, just like his father, especially smart.
After finishing this task, Chen Fu glanced at the game. It was still in the physical penalty phase, so he lost interest. He put the "囍" (double happiness) into the small square and turned over to sleep.
The next day, Chen Fu underwent a series of examinations under the doctor's guidance. The doctor maintained the same view, saying that epilepsy requires close observation and consolidation, and suggested that Chen Fu come to the hospital for an intravenous infusion every day after class to ensure that everything is completely fine.
Chen Fu knew in his heart that it wasn't epilepsy at all, but he was also worried that the ignorant residue of the crying and laughing lines hadn't been completely removed, so he followed the doctor's advice.
For the next week, he didn't even go to the dungeon; he was either in class or at the hospital, until the game text was updated and he was finally able to relax.
"You have eradicated the dregs of ignorance, the lines of laughter and tears."
The matter was over. During this time, Chen Fu explained the situation to Zhou Jianbang and learned that the number of players changing jobs in the closed beta was increasing, and Jiangcheng's experience in dealing with invasions was also becoming richer, and they had already significantly reduced the mortality rate.
Meanwhile, Zhou Jianbang also became the head of Jiangcheng during this period, and concurrently served as the head of Wujiang District. He had more power, but his leadership relationship with Chen Fu and the others did not change. In other words, the status of all players in Wujiang District was improved.
While offering his congratulations, Chen Fu continued to focus his attention on the wedding and funeral city.
Whether it was the vengeful spirits in the Reincarnation Stage or the Laughing-Crying Spirit Official who killed Xi and wanted to cause trouble in the Wedding Funeral City, both had a certain impact on Chen Fu's life. So, as soon as he recovered, he couldn't wait to take action.
Let me make this clear first, this isn't petty. Master Chen is a man destined to become the ruler of the mortal world, how could he not even have this much magnanimity?
He just wanted to test how strong Xi's current combat power really was.
Master Chen is a hypocrite; he would never admit that he wanted to take revenge on the Crying and Laughing Spirit Official.
That night, Chen Fu logged into the game in his dormitory, ready to make a big splash.
"You have arrived at the stage of reincarnation."
"The wronged souls wandering on the stage of reincarnation saw you and shed tears of emotion."
"They haven't had a proper meal in a long time, and they were wondering if you had run away with the buckets, but then they turned around and saw you again."
"All the wronged souls, like fish fighting for food, flew towards you in a swarm."
"Chosen One, what do you plan to do this time? Will you use all your skills to deal with the countless wronged souls, as before, or will you try other methods?"
Of course, we should try other methods. I came here to see how strong Xi is... Chen Fu naturally clicked on the second option.
"You have summoned Xi."
"Faced with a large number of wronged souls, Xi appeared somewhat lost and helpless. She was like a lost lamb surrounded by a pack of wolves full of malice."
Memories of her past life flashed through Xi's mind; she remembered that these were the murderers who killed her and their servants.
"Old sorrows and new grievances combined to unleash an unprecedented power for happiness."
"She took out the Rain of Pear Blossoms Needle and, using the techniques of needlework and embroidery, shot out all the fine needles inside."
"Most of the wronged souls are imprisoned in place; this is the effect of the red needles. A small number of wronged souls have begun to kill each other; this is the white needles controlling them."
"As the wind chimes played 'Twin Lotus Blossoms,' Xi's desire to attack intensified. She seemed to have become the awe-inspiring city lord of the Wedding Funeral City once again, launching a fierce charge against the horde of wronged souls."
"The vengeful spirits were utterly defeated by Xi, scattered and fleeing in disarray. They were no longer as ferocious as before. They never understood why you, who were just a pushover before, could suddenly have such a powerful ally in such a short time."
"With unresolved questions, the horde of vengeful spirits was completely wiped out. Xi stood in the empty space, reflecting on the lessons this battle had taught her."
"Chosen One, the demons and monsters you have contracted with have undergone some changes at this moment."
"She has grown taller, and her figure is changing towards that of a young woman. In the shadows, you seem to see the shadow of that ghost bride again."
Chen Fu was very happy.
His own son was truly powerful; he wiped out the entire horde of vengeful spirits that had left him helpless in a single encounter.
This change is hard to say whether it's good or bad. If I become a ghost bride again, that would be a real headache.
Chen Fu simply summoned Xi, only to find that she was still dazed and unable to speak. Apart from transforming from a loli into a young girl, there were no other changes.
Thankfully, things are at least moving in a positive direction, and it won't turn into a ghost bride again... Chen Fu observed it several more times and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that everything was correct.
Immediately, he prepared to take the next step and meet the crying and laughing spirit official.
The power of vows within the patchwork robe has not been consumed, and the spiritual essence cicada and the silent mountain range have not been used. They are in perfect condition. If not now, when?
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