Read Novel Full Chapter 210.1
Chapter 210.1
“What do you think is your biggest flaw in combat?”
In an expansive white room, two tall men stood facing each other.
Dr. Sang had already removed his mask. He was dressed in a black suit with a white lab coat over it. In one corner of the white room, there were some training equipment arranged.
Upon hearing Dr. Sang’s question, Bai Lixin responded without hesitation, “First, it’s my endurance. I’ve noticed that although I can control my ability to manipulate enemies, each time I use it, my energy quickly depletes. If someone were to attack me during that time, it would be difficult for me to dodge.”
As he glanced at the silent Dr. Sang, Bai Lixin continued, “Second, my defensive capabilities are lacking. While my ability allows me to execute surprise attacks similar to assassination techniques, I may not be able to evade close combat.”
Dr. Sang nodded, “Indeed, it seems you’re not just a pretty face.”
Bai Lixin’s eyes brightened, “Dr. Sang, are you complimenting my good looks?”
Dr. Sang: “…”
Is that the main point?
“If these two weaknesses can’t be addressed, you’ll never become a high-level ability user, especially the first one. Having a powerful ability alone will only serve as a blind spot for your opponents.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
So, is he like a blind spot gift box?
“Today, we’ll focus on the first training, endurance, which is the key factor for you.”
“Yes, Dr. Sang,” Bai Lixin hesitated as he looked at the man. “By the way, I participated in a battle this afternoon.”
“During the battle, I successfully used my ability to kill the enemy leader and felt that my energy, which should have been depleted, quickly replenished. It even seemed to have increased significantly.”
Dr. Sang paused for a moment, his eyes seemingly able to perceive everything as he met Bai Lixin’s gaze.
Then, S419M’s echoed in his mind, [Lord host, there’s an intruder.]
[But it doesn’t seem to be an attack. It should be the Lord God.]
[I’ll bring up the visuals for you to see.]
Bai Lixin: [Okay.]
In his mind, against a blue backdrop, the translucent image of a brain appeared once again.
The crystal core which had turned green, still had numerous threads representing neural activity. Not far from the crystal core, a large eye loomed, observing in a dominant posture.
Without approaching or making any other movements, it quietly observed his neural core.
The eye lingered for three seconds before slowly closing and gradually fading away.
“You’ve leveled up,” Dr. Sang calmly stated. “I know how you recovered your energy.”
“You must have absorbed the energy from that leader’s crystal core, thus increasing your own energy. That leader also had mental abilities, right?”
Bai Lixin nodded, “Yes. Dr. Sang. You were able to deduce the changes in my ability and even guess the abilities of the zombie based solely on my description. You’re amazing!”
“I admire you so much!”
Dr. Sang nearly choked, furrowing his brows slightly. “Wait here, I’ll fetch something for you.”
With that, he turned and left the training room. About three minutes later, he returned, holding a bag of crystal cores in his hand.
Dr. Sang casually poured the crystal cores onto the table, and the colorful cores instantly formed a rainbow of hues.
He beckoned Bai Lixin over amidst the pile of crystal cores and picked up a green one, placing it separately on the side. “Based on your attack patterns, see if you can absorb this crystal core.”
Bai Lixin hesitated for a moment, “Dr. Sang, I discovered during the battle that my ability seems to only sense the crystal cores inside the zombies’ bodies.”
The man paused for a moment upon hearing this, his previously calm gaze gradually deepening. He observed Bai Lixin thoughtfully, a glimmer of vitality emerging in his eyes.
In Bai Lixin’s perception, his lover always had sense of indifference on his face. His gaze seemed hollow, reminiscent of the weariness that comes after attaining all desires and losing interest in further pursuits.
The interest in Dr. Sang’s eyes gradually faded, concealed by a calm demeanor as he spoke, “You are quite intriguing.”
“Normally, the crystal cores are akin to the human heart. However, once the human heart is removed from the body, it ceases to beat without intervention. The crystal cores, on the other hand, retain their energy.”
“The reason you only sense the ones in action is that your ability’s nature automatically filters out the crystal cores that have fallen outside.”
“Try to overcome the characteristics of your ability and see if you can capture the energy within this crystal core.”
Bai Lixin pondered for a moment, understanding Dr. Sang’s meaning.
His ability was called “Charm,” and according to its description, it specifically targeted living beings. Even if he were to extract the crystal core from a zombie, it would be of no use to “charm”.
He glanced at Dr. Sang standing beside him and closed his eyes, initiating his skill.
But this time, instead of darkness, what he saw before him was a dreamlike display of colorful radiance. His entire consciousness was filled with a spectrum of colors, shimmering and dazzling in every corner. It was a feeling reminiscent of the aurora borealis visible only at the northernmost point of the Blue Star.
He was shocked by the scene before his eyes, and he immediately sensed a profound sense of being observed.
Directing his consciousness upwards, he was astounded to discover a gigantic eye suspended in the colorful void above him.
The pure white iris, tinged with a faint shade of yellow, resembled a sun, encompassing everything within this space.
Bai Lixin gazed at the eye, then at the surrounding kaleidoscopic aurora, suddenly realizing that these colors were not mere backgrounds but the hues of Dr. Sang’s crystal core.
Colors were everywhere within his perception, boundless and infinite.
Under Dr. Sang’s all-seeing eye, nothing could escape his scrutiny.
However, since the other party dared to be so brazen, it was likely that he didn’t know he could discover them. As for why he, in particular, could see through Dr. Sang, he really had no idea.
But if nothing could escape Dr. Sang’s sight, wouldn’t it be time for him to put on a performance?
Bai Lixin slowly extended countless red threads.
These red threads cautiously reached out, exploring the surroundings like invisible flies, and then suddenly everything started to twist.
Innumerable threads converged and transformed, forming a massive heart shape.
Dr. Sang, who had been monitoring from high above: “???”
The red threads transformed once again, turning into rows upon rows of elegant calligraphy.
—-Dr. Sang, I love you so much.
—I dare not express this love openly; I can only bury it deep within my heart.
—-Dr. Sang is right by my side.
—Dr. Sang looks so handsome today in his pristine white coat, exuding an irresistible aura of abstinence.
—Dr. Sang! Dr. Sang! Dr. Sang!
Dr. Sang coughed lightly, his usual calm tone somewhat broken, “Did you find it?”
The young man’s body stiffened, and the previously chaotic red threads instantly trembled, forming a tangled mess of rope.
Dr. Sang furrowed his brows slightly, about to say something when the disarrayed red threads unexpectedly began to quickly retract. Thin blood vessel-like threads emerged from the red threads, accurately grabbing hold of the green crystal.
Only then did Bai Lixin open his eyes, his clear gaze filled with anticipation as he looked at the man. “I’ve caught it, Dr. Sang!”
Looking at the eyes that seemed to say “praise me,” Dr. Sang was momentarily taken aback, and he awkwardly spoke in a tone he wasn’t quite familiar with, “Hmm, well done.”
“Try absorbing it and see.”
Bai Lixin nodded, closing his eyes once again.
This time, Dr. Sang didn’t delve into Bai Lixin’s consciousness but instead scrutinized Bai Lixin’s closed eyes.
Bai Lixin’s eyelashes were unusually long, trembling gently, giving him a cute and lively appearance.
His gaze lowered, landing on Bai Lixin’s cheeks on either side of his face.
Due to the earlier praise, Bai Lixin’s face had a pinkish tint, resembling the cats seen in documentaries.
His gaze slid over the straight bridge of his nose and delicate nose, finally settling on Bai Lixin’s red but moist lips.
In an instant, the memory of Bai Lixin’s action from last night rushed into his mind.
His head burst with a buzzing sound, and Dr. Sang’s expression changed slightly as he suddenly clutched his chest.
He looked down at his own actions, his gaze filled with confusion.
Strange, he didn’t have a heart, so why did he feel like his chest was about to explode?
“What’s wrong, Dr. Sang?” A concerned voice sounded in his ear, and the man snapped back to reality, quickly scanning between Bai Lixin and the table. The crystal on the table had turned from green to a dilapidated gray, faintly showing signs of damage.
Dr. Sang coughed lightly and said in a composed tone, “Did you absorb all the energy from the crystal?”
Bai Lixin nodded. “Yes, but it’s strange. This time, I didn’t feel an energy boost. I just felt that there was no fatigue after using my ability.”
Dr. Sang casually grabbed another handful of multicolored crystals. “Try absorbing these.”
Bai Lixin obediently extended the red threads, but after absorbing them for a moment, he stopped. “No, it’s not working.”
“I can’t absorb any more. It feels somewhat saturated.”
Not just saturated, but there was also a feeling of bloating, like the sensation after overeating.
Dr. Sang looked at the crystals that were gradually breaking apart. “I have a rough idea of the reason. Follow me; I’ll give you a comprehensive examination.”
After more than two hours of a series of complex examinations, Bai Lixin finally descended from the instrument.
Dr. Sang also understood the characteristics of Bai Lixin’s ability.
“Through experiments, it has been confirmed that you can replenish your ability by absorbing crystals. However, this depends on two scenarios.”
“If you directly absorb the crystals from the bodies of zombies, not only can you replenish your ability, but you can also achieve an upgrade. But if it’s the kind that drops from zombies, you can only replenish your ability.”
“It seems like I’ll have to take you outside the Ark for a few days.”
Bai Lixin: “Ah?”
Dr. Sang: “If you want to absorb the power of the transparent crystal nucleus, you must at least reach the A-level ability, which is the level of the red crystal core.”
“There are many zombies with green crystals, but those with red crystals are rare and seldom participate in zombie frenzies.”
“I need to take you away from the Ark to find zombies with red crystals.”
“If we’re lucky, it may only take a few days. If luck isn’t on our side, it might take around two weeks.”
“Originally, the success rate of the operation would be only 50%. However, you are quite exceptional, one of the rare ability users who can upgrade their abilities through actual combat. If we raise your ability level to an A-level, the success rate of the operation will significantly increase to 90%.”
Bai Lixin nervously rubbed his hands. “Alright, I’ll do whatever Dr. Sang says. I trust you.”
The red threads that were still swirling in the air, formed a sentence.
—Great! I can spend a romantic time with Dr. Sang!
The floating eyeball trembled, and Dr. Sang clenched his teeth to maintain composure. “There should be a security team accompanying us.”
Bai Lixin’s sparkling eyes immediately dimmed, and the red threads retracted. He lowered his gaze, feeling dejected. “Oh, I understand. I didn’t expect that.”
Dr. Sang: “…”
A deceitful little mouse.
———————
In the live broadcast room.
[I’ve recorded all of Dr. Sang’s harsh words. Let’s see when he will be slapped in the face. Unfortunately, I’m not inside the copy, or else I would slap the script on his face.]
[“Listen, the sound of the heartbeat”]
[Dr. Sang’s reaction as he looked at God Xin touched me. The part where he covered his chest with his hand earlier.】
[”Listen, the Sound of Heartbeats.”]
[”The Nonexistent Organ Starts to Stir Again.”]
[Sigh, God Xin may seem passive, but he’s actually quite in control. The big boss may seem heartless, but he’s actually moved. If Bai Lixin was taking the initiative with any other big boss, they would have already had a child.]
[He’s just too innocent. It would be better if he weren’t so infatuated with research.]
[You jokers should have had enough. Don’t you have to look for the tokens? Now a token has skyrocketed in value.】
[Money is just material possessions. Mainly because I can’t find it even if I try. Instead of that, I’d rather watch a beautiful love story to adjust my mindset.]
[NSDD.]
———————-
When Bai Lixin returned to the dormitory, it was dark once again. This time, they had acquired many spoils, and the exchanged nutrient solution was twice as much as before.
Seeing the cabinets filled with nutrient solution, Bai Lixin picked up a bottle and walked to the desk.
Although the dog man didn’t covet him this time, he had taught him a lot in terms of abilities. Through his interaction with the man this afternoon, he had gained a deeper understanding of his ability.
Since they both possessed mental-type abilities, and the man could overlook everything, why couldn’t he?
Could he also create a protective shield like that zombie leader?
With that thought, he closed his eyes once again.
Due to the upgrade of his ability, the number of his red threads had increased from over a hundred to over a thousand.
Over a thousand threads radiated in all directions, instantly enveloping the entire ark.
In that instant, numerous pieces of information surged into his mind.
He felt like a soaring eagle, surveying everything below.
He could see many flames flickering, but the colorful aurora representing Dr. Sang had disappeared.
This meant that his perception was not complete. If he couldn’t see Dr. Sang, it meant he could miss some others as well.
There were too many secrets hidden within this ark, and it seemed that they couldn’t be easily deciphered in a short period.
He thought for a moment, then manipulated the red threads to hover above the ark, and he soon came to the sky above the council area.
Below his red threads, the space belonging to the council was pitch black, which should be due to the protective cover. The protective cover can not only isolate the attack of external forces, but also isolate the mental abilities.
It seems that the only way to investigate the council was to walk in.
After contemplating for a moment, he manipulated his red threads to sweep the ark several times, eventually discovering several areas that couldn’t be explored.