novelhk Chapter 4 Returning Home on the 7th Night
Chapter 4 Returning Home on the 7th Night
"These guys really know how to manipulate people. What a blessing it is that they've helped us reach the pinnacle of human potential..."
Ling Yunxiao shook his head with a wry smile, then opened the Book of People.
"By relying on external forces to kill a powerful and bizarre creature, you will gain 800 points of Vitality and 1000 points of Death Qi. Do you want to open the next page? It will consume 100 points of Death Qi."
Ling Yunxiao turned the page with a flourish, and after reading the contents, he even wanted to hug Shao Pingge and kiss him.
"Kill: Condenses a Hellfire Blade with one's own spiritual power to annihilate everything in its path. Consuming a small amount of death energy can double its power, and this effect can be stacked."
I've finally become someone with offensive capabilities; it wasn't easy!
Then, Ling Yunxiao saw the conditions for unlocking the next page of the Book of Humans, and his joy lasted only three seconds.
"Five thousand points of death energy? Why don't you just rob someone? A Sea Realm cultivator only costs a thousand, and the Sword Saint only gave me three sword strikes for self-defense. Are you trying to make me kill Klein?"
Ling Yunxiao cursed and swore, but all he received in response was silence. The Book of Life and Death even closed its pages automatically and disappeared from Ling Yunxiao's sight. As for the void and pitch-black place where Houtu was, he had not yet found a way to enter.
After calming himself down and leaving the room, Ling Yunxiao realized that he was still in the firm, but in an ordinary room on the second floor.
"Shaopingge had to leave early, but he said he'd be waiting for you in the capital. You'll probably be assigned to the capital after you finish basic training."
Chen Muye was already waiting at the door. He knew very well that unless there were special reasons, this small Cangnan City could not possibly have any owners of the Divine Ruins, let alone two.
They never doubted that Ling Yunxiao was able to leave Cangnan and remain unaffected by the miracle.
"Captain, has Qiye joined the Night Watch?"
"We've already added each other, and even made some kind of ten-year agreement. What about you? Are you going to make the same kind of request?"
"I didn't have that idea, but I do need your help with something! You probably know about my previous job, so I'd like to ask you to accompany me to the Municipal Hospital to tell them that I was specially transferred to the General Hospital of the Military because I'm exceptionally outstanding. You need to praise me for at least a minute in front of the hospital director."
Chen Muyi was slightly taken aback by this naive request, but then smiled and agreed. He could understand; after all, no matter how outstanding Ling Yunxiao's resume was, and how high his chances of getting a direct PhD, he was still a young man.
"The recruit training camp will start in a month. This month you will first receive our initial training in Squad 136. Do you have a place to stay? If not, come stay at my house! Qiye has already agreed to stay at my house."
"Tomorrow! I need to go back and say goodbye to my neighbors today. Qiye, would you like to come back with me to tell your aunt?"
"Brother Ling, I don't want to go back..."
Lin Qiye hesitated. He had already written the letter but hadn't sent it yet. If he went back now, he was really afraid he wouldn't have the courage to come out again.
“Go back! People tend to overthink things once they get older. I’ll go with you to say goodbye to your family. Organize your thoughts first, and I’ll help you smooth things over later.”
Ling Yunxiao ignored Qi Ye's hesitation, grabbed his shoulder, and dragged him out of the office.
When the two returned home, it was already late at night. But when Lin Qiye opened the door, he saw his aunt sitting on the sofa. As soon as she saw Qiye come back, she rushed over and hugged him tightly.
"I thought you had disappeared suddenly, like your parents. Qi Ye, it's good that you're back."
Waaaaah... Why are you running around like this, child...?
Just as Qi Ye was at a loss, Ling Yunxiao followed her in.
"It's my fault. I was rushing to the hospital for surgery and bumped into a tree. Qi Ye saw me and came out to take me to the hospital, which is why it took so long to get back. Aunt Wang, it's all my fault. Don't blame Qi Ye, blame me!"
As Ling Yunxiao spoke, he limped over to Wang Fang, who immediately wiped away her tears and greeted him with a smile. Dr. Ling had always been very kind to their family, so it was only right that Qi Ye take him to the hospital.
"Aunt Wang, I have good news for you. I've been specially recruited by the General Hospital of the Military. I want to take Qiye with me to study at the General Hospital. As you know, Qiye wasted a lot of time at the special academy. Cangnan is just a small place. When it comes to educational resources, you have to go to the big cities."
Wang Fang's eyes lit up when she heard this, but she immediately shook her head.
"How could I trouble you like this? Besides, I heard that school places in big cities are limited, and I can't let Qiye's situation delay your child's education. Most importantly, my family..."
"Oh dear, we've been neighbors for so many years. Consider Qiye's tuition a loan; he can pay me back when he graduates and becomes successful. As for a school spot, that's still far from certain!"
Besides, even if I had the baby right now, by the time he starts school, Qiye would have already graduated. It wouldn't cause any problems.
Wang Fang didn't know what to say for a moment; she seemed hesitant, yet also quite tempted.
"It's too late today, let's talk about it tomorrow! Qiye, you should get some rest too. Get your textbooks ready when you get up tomorrow, you'll need to study hard over there to keep up."
After Ling Yunxiao left, Wang Fang frowned and looked at Lin Qiye.
"Seven Nights, tell your aunt the truth, do you want to leave home and study in a big city?"
“Auntie, I think Brother Ling is right. The educational environment in big cities is much better. Besides, no one there knows that I used to be mentally ill or blind.”
Lin Qiye gritted his teeth and told Ling Yunxiao what he had been told. When Wang Fang heard what Qiye said, she immediately fell silent. Once this reason was given, she really didn't know how to refute it.
The next morning, Wang Fang ran into Ling Yunxiao as soon as she stepped out the door.
"Aunt Wang, I'm going to handle the transfer procedures today. If you've decided, take Qi Ye to buy a couple of outfits first. It's much colder in Beijing than here."
As Ling Yunxiao spoke, he took a wad of banknotes and stuffed it into Wang Fang's hand. Before Wang Fang could refuse, he casually smiled and said...
"Aunt Wang, Qi Ye and I are about the same size, so could you buy me a couple of items while you're at it? I'll be busy all day and probably won't have time to go shopping, so thank you for your help."
Wang Fang then accepted the money. While she took Lin Qiye out to buy clothes, Ling Yunxiao went to the firm and took Chen Muyi and Wu Xiangnan, who had changed clothes, to the hospital.
When Wang Fang brought Lin Qiye back, the neighbors were already talking about how Dr. Ling was truly remarkable; he had actually been specially transferred from the Beijing General Hospital and was a real talent.
Seeing his aunt's face gradually soften into a smile, Lin Qiye finally felt relieved. As for future summer and winter vacations, he could go home whenever he had time.
As for the threat from the Ancient God Cult, after being enlightened by Ling Yunxiao and Zhao Kongcheng, he understood that those people were madmen. Whether he stayed close to his family or not, they would still do whatever they wanted. If he was at home, he might be able to intervene in time if something unexpected happened.