area51novel Chapter 673 The Curse in the Dark
Chapter 673 The Curse in the Dark
Chu Yang then suddenly realized what was going on.
"So, I grasped those occult concepts very quickly, and he already considered me his student?"
"But it seems that the All-Seeing Eye has no right to preach in the Kingdom of Rune."
"And should I become his disciple?"
Chu Yang couldn't help but start to think about it slowly.
According to the original plot, this all-knowing eye is definitely a truly important figure.
If I can really become his student, my safety will at least be guaranteed for a period of time in the future.
Although the All-Knowing Eye also has many troubles, he only needs to maintain this identity for a month.
As long as the All-Seeing Eye can help him get through this special month, he can continue to add security locks to himself through the Fool Klein in the future.
"Thinking about it that way, this teacher is really worth worshipping."
Chu Yang immediately decided to cling tightly to this leg that had been extended to him.
As for whether the all-knowing eye truly harbors some ulterior motive.
This is indeed possible, since the original story doesn't describe the Omniscient One in much detail.
He has now carved out a storyline completely different from the original work.
But if you want to reap the rewards, how can you avoid taking any risks at all?
Chu Yang once again generously paid Palos five pounds as ransom for the intelligence.
Then, under the watchful gaze of Palos's beaming old face, Chu Yang chose to leave the bar with Miss Hugh first.
After all, it's only noon now, and we can't let them stay in this bar drinking until late at night.
"Where should we go now?"
Miss Xiu looked somewhat bewildered as soon as she stepped outside.
After all, the mastermind behind her attacks might have been following her all along.
For a moment, she really didn't know where to go.
If I go home, will I bring danger to my roommates?
"Why don't you stay at the bar for now? I need to go get lunch first, and then I have to go to the school this afternoon."
Chu Yang gave a casual remark, even though he had previously claimed to Palos that he had already solved the task assigned by the All-Knowing Eye.
But in reality, he did not decipher the entire ancient book at all.
Fortunately, the All-Seeing Eye did not appear to check on the spot, so he still had an afternoon to make amends.
"As long as I don't stay dizzy for too long, an afternoon should be enough for me to thoroughly understand that ancient book."
As Chu Yang muttered to himself, he began to think about how to perfectly utilize the time available by the Pure White Eyes to decipher the ancient texts.
"Are you still going to school?"
Miss Hugh was momentarily stunned.
She had never investigated Chu Yang's true identity, and therefore had no idea that Chu Yang was actually a student.
"If you don't want to stay in a bar, I think you could take me somewhere with lots of people."
"First of all, that guy in the shadows was backfired by the sealed artifact, so he shouldn't be able to make a move in the short term."
"So you should be considered safe outside."
Chu Yang deliberately spoke in a vague and ambiguous manner.
Actually, he hoped that Miss Hugh would stay at this bar.
This bar is quite mysterious, and there are quite a few extraordinary people hiding in the shadows.
Whether it's guests or anyone else, ensuring Miss Hugh's safety is always relatively easy.
Moreover, even in the event of an emergency, Palos might suddenly intervene.
As their transaction ended again, Chu Yang became increasingly aware that this Palos might not be as simple as he seemed.
"Going home is not an option; I can't bring danger to my best friend."
"How about I go to school with you? The school is safe, and you probably aren't very good at fighting, so I can protect you."
"Unless that lurking guy kills me first, I won't let him hurt you."
Miss Hugh's tone became more and more determined as she spoke.
Chu Yang, standing to the side, had a strange expression on his face.
"Doesn't Miss Hugh realize that her danger might drag me into it too?"
Chu Yang couldn't help but mutter to himself, but then he remembered that he was the one who had put Miss Xiu in danger first.
For a moment, he didn't know how to refuse.
"Alright, alright, let's skip school for now. Why don't you come home with me first? I'll study at home this afternoon."
Left with no other choice, Chu Yang took Miss Xiu to a random place for lunch, and soon the two took the subway back to Chu Yang's home.
Chu Yang's rented house was very simple, but it gave him a strong sense of security.
Moreover, he set up a spiritual wall as soon as he entered the house.
"The Wall of Spirituality is a wall with a rather special nature. Even if the mastermind comes, they can't do anything to us for a while, and may even buy us time to escape."
Regardless of the interpretation, the progress of ancient occult knowledge cannot be delayed any longer.
Therefore, Chu Yang had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.
Meanwhile, Miss Hugh was looking at the furnishings of the house.
The reason she didn't think she would drag Chu Yang into danger was because Chu Yang had shown too many mysterious aspects during their encounter, and had even demonstrated incredibly meticulous thinking and knowledge of occultism on multiple occasions.
She didn't think that such a person could be unable to get rid of a guy who only dared to use spells in the dark.
Besides, even if danger really arises, she will really face it head-on as she said, and at least die before Chu Yang.
"But why does this gentleman live in such a simple place? He's clearly wealthy. Is he on a path of asceticism?"
Although Miss Hugh was very puzzled, he did not easily dismiss her for questioning.
After all, every extraordinary person has their own secrets.
These secrets may be related to the sequence one is following, and inquiring about them casually could easily be seen as a provocation.
Besides, Chu Yang and she were only casual acquaintances, and she didn't want to take any risks just to satisfy her curiosity.
Chu Yang ignored Miss Xiu and immediately sat down at the only table, beginning to use his Pure White Eyes to analyze the mystical knowledge before him.
He had already revealed his pure white eyes to Miss Hugh, so there was nothing for him to hide.
During Chu Yang's study session, Miss Xiu sat cross-legged on a chair to the side, her hands resting on her knees, in a state of meditation.
Chu Yang glanced to the right and muttered to himself, "It seems that Miss Xiu's exploration of meditation methods is not deep at all. She is actually using a completely mainland-made Night Meditation Method."
This special meditation method originated from the Night Cult.
Although this kind of meditation is not very efficient, it still has some effect.
Therefore, many extraordinary individuals who lack sufficient resources and foundation have persisted in practicing the night meditation method.
Of course, based on the description in the original story, this kind of meditation method does not have much value for cultivation.
There are no secrets hidden behind it.
So Chu Yang simply shook his head and turned his attention back to the ancient texts in front of him.
It wasn't until evening that Chu Yang brought Miss Xiu back to the bar.
This time, however, he didn't pick up Palos, but went directly to the party with Miss Hugh.
The two of them had already put on their masks with practiced ease, and after knocking on the door according to the agreed-upon code, they successfully entered the reception hall.
Upon seeing Chu Yang and his companion arrive, the All-Knowing Eye revealed a very bright smile and couldn't help but look the two of them up and down.
However, this time there were only three people present, and no other traders.
"It seems this lady is the one who needs help."
A meaningful smile appeared on the face of the All-Knowing Eye.
"You truly are omniscient; we have come to beg for your help."
At this moment, Chu Yang spoke very politely.
He didn't think that his so-called student status would make him arrogant in front of the all-knowing eye.
"There's no need for formalities between us. We'll verify whether you've mastered those occult knowledge after the transaction is complete."
The All-Knowing Eye seemed not to believe that Chu Yang could master such extremely complicated knowledge so quickly.
However, he also understood that Chu Yang had probably made a breakthrough, otherwise he would never have dared to play him so easily here.
Of course, if it is ultimately verified that Chu Yang was deliberately teasing him, then he can have a sufficient excuse and reason to recoup a sufficiently valuable reward from Chu Yang.
After all, he had already realized that Chu Yang was also an extraordinary being, and extraordinary beings, whether alive or dead, are quite valuable.
At least he can absolutely guarantee that he won't let this deal go to waste.
He carefully examined the aura emanating from Miss Xiu before him, then let out a soft breath and said:
"I can tell that Miss Hugh is under a special curse, and the aura of this curse is very likely from the Wind Shadows, because they are too ancient."
"However, it seems that these curses have been weakened once, so there isn't much residual aura left, making it quite easy to deal with them."
Upon hearing this, a deep sense of admiration flashed in Miss Hugh's eyes.
Who would have thought that the problem, which both she and Chu Yang found quite troublesome, could be solved so easily and comfortably in front of this old man?
"Please wait a moment, both of you."
Soon the All-Knowing Eye got up and took out the ring he had always valued from another room.
The ring still has a dark green gemstone at its very center, which looks quite peculiar.
"I call my grandfather the Ring of Life; it can help you get rid of the remaining curse on you."
"But this thing isn't without its price. If you keep using it, you might find yourself in a dense, impenetrable forest at any time, and even have the illusion of suffocation."
At this moment, the All-Knowing Eye seemed to be very patient, and he even went out of his way to explain the special features of the ring to Chu Yang and the other person.
This also suggests why he wouldn't carry the ring with him at all times.
"I get the feeling that this old man is just showing off how rich he is."
Chu Yang couldn't help but inwardly grumble.
While he was lost in thought, the surface of the Ring of Life suddenly shimmered with a rich green light.
Then, the light easily covered Miss Hugh in front of him.
Miss Hugh immediately closed her eyes comfortably. She felt her entire body enveloped in a rich life force, and the curse that had been chilling her to the bone was slowly fading away.
Chu Yang, who was standing to the side, also secretly activated his Pure White Eyes for less than a second as he turned around. When he glanced over, he found that the unique curse marks on Miss Xiu's face had also disappeared.
"Now there are no more safety concerns."
Chu Yang breathed a heavy sigh of relief; the huge weight in his heart had finally been lifted.
"Thank you for your help."
Miss Hugh bowed slightly to the all-knowing eye before her with great respect.
However, the All-Knowing Eye merely waved its hand slightly, not even glancing at her, and instead focused its gaze on Chu Yang.
"Now let's talk about the other part of the deal."
He seemed impatient and had even begun to urge Chu Yang with words.
Chu Yang dared not be negligent at all. Recalling the relevant knowledge he had learned from the mystical classics, he began to easily recite a passage from one of them.
Of course, the passages he specifically chose contained more information closely related to the current situation in Backlund.
He did not readily reveal the contents of the ancient texts that were related to the royal family.
Otherwise, if the topic of the royal family comes up, who knows what new decision the all-knowing eye will make?
Knowing the plot well, he was very clear that the Ruen royal family was one of the real masterminds behind the scenes.
If his premature revelation leads to the royal family's early exit from the game, then much of the plot he knows will be useless.
The stories Chu Yang told about Backlund also made the All-Knowing Eye before it ponder deeply.
After a long while, the All-Knowing Eye finally came to its senses and let out a soft sigh.
"So this is the secret hidden in the dust of history. No wonder I've never been able to figure out the truth."
"Then, according to you, how could the powerful united empire recorded in the ancient texts have disappeared so easily?"
The All-Seeing Eye continued to ask questions, but he was only interested in the parts of the information he clicked on, not the whole content.
After a slight hesitation, Chu Yang finally revealed part of the real reason.
"That's because the incredibly powerful Sequence Black Emperor has been resurrected, according to the records."
Chu Yang obtained this information entirely through his familiarity with the plot; he did not decipher it from ancient texts.
Moreover, he also knew that the information about the Black Emperor's resurrection was what the All-Knowing Eye most wanted.
After all, according to the plot, the supreme royal member who was intricately connected to the All-Knowing Eye most desired to become the highest Sequence Zero, the Black Emperor. (End of Chapter)