Chapter 31: Another Nete Poison Syndrome Patient

Chapter 31: Another Nete Poison Syndrome Patient

His agreement was swift and decisive; any hesitation would be a problem.

Three million!

6666 high-energy nutrition bars, each worth two!

Not only did he manage to gather enough for the interstellar wonder sightseeing, but he also had an extra million!

"Is the Religious Administration Bureau that wealthy?" he asked curiously.

Among the various departments in the Federation, the Religious Administration Bureau should be the most low-key. He wasn't even sure if there was such a department in Taian City, as he had never seen it mentioned in any official sources.

"Actually, three million isn't much," Zhang Chongba shrugged, "The Federation's bounty isn't mainly about the money; the most valuable thing is the 'merit points.'"

"Merit points?"

"Yes, merit points."

Zhang Chongba nodded,

"It's a simple points exchange system, but the one who initiated this system is the Federation's largest violent organ—the Federation itself."

"It's a pity that if you were employed within the Federation system, this task could have been a great addition to your resume."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up, "Does the Security Bureau's External War System count?"

"Oh?"

Zhang Chongba looked at Ji Jingqiu in surprise and nodded,

"Of course, it counts. So, you've joined the Security Bureau's External War System? That's great; it's the most free path for you."

Cold Blade suddenly spoke up, "A Qiu, after this is over, if Li Buyi is executed, I can try to apply for you to join the department for an assessment."

Hearing this, Zhang Chongba's face twitched, and this time, he was truly hesitant.

This statement had some significant implications, and he didn't have the authority for such a promise.

What was the relationship between Cold Blade and Ji Jingqiu? Were they really just online friends?

Within the Federation, the Religious Administration Bureau operates independently of any system and is only accountable to religion and the divine.

All departments are required to cooperate fully with its authority and must not make any mistakes!

Even the Tax Bureau, which once claimed to have spent 50 billion on improving and strengthening its armed forces, had to give way.

Additionally, they hold the highest security clearance in the Federation.

Even the Federation Security Bureau's security clearance is ranked below theirs.

It is said that during the Federation's early days, the first director of the Security Bureau, while pounding the table in a roar, suggested that the name 'Security Bureau' be given to them! It's a shame that the first director of the Bureau had a thin face.

Otherwise, they would now be called the 'Federation Religious Security Administration.'

The entry requirements for such a powerful department are imaginable. They never recruit externally and have their own set of recruitment standards and recommendation processes, with numerous strict conditions. One of these conditions targets mental cultivation.

After all, one of their jurisdictions is artificial deities, so they naturally have extremely high requirements for mental cultivation talent.

However, speaking of...

Listening to the previous conversation, it seemed that Ji Jingqiu had ignited his Heart Flame during the Body Forging Stage?

With a shift in his thoughts, Zhang Chongba noticed certain details he had overlooked earlier.

For example, the faint fragrance on Ji Jingqiu's body and the scent of the Mental Sea hidden beneath the strong Zen aura.

Zhang Chongba couldn't help but ask, "Brother, have you entered the Mental Sea? Did my second uncle guide you?"

Cold Blade also fixed his gaze, waiting for Ji Jingqiu's response.

Ji Jingqiu hesitated for a moment and shook his head, "Yesterday, I had some insights during my Insight Technique practice, which unexpectedly led me deeper, and I almost couldn't return."

Zhang Chongba cautiously asked, "What stage is your Martial Dao cultivation at now?"

"I'm currently at the Pulse Opening stage."

"Still at Pulse Opening?" Zhang Chongba's eyes showed confusion.

Could he have sensed incorrectly? Wasn't this the Divine Body Embryo after breaking limits?

Cold Blade took over the conversation, "A Qiu, are you planning to break the Five Limits, reverse Innate, and solve the Nete Poison Syndrome issue?"

"Yes."

"Nete Poison Syndrome?!"

Zhang Chongba's eyes widened as he looked back and forth between Cold Blade and Ji Jingqiu, finally understanding why Cold Blade was so concerned about Ji Jingqiu.

Cold Blade took a deep breath and said,

"A Qiu, the real reason I came here was to bring you back and find a good Martial Dao master to guide your cultivation.

But since you're learning from my second uncle, there shouldn't be any problems.

Elder Mr. Yang is quite skilled in teaching disciples; he personally trained me."

Hearing this, Zhang Chongba's tall and robust figure unconsciously shrank, recalling certain arduous and unforgettable memories.

Cold Blade turned to look at Zhang Chongba, as if seeking confirmation that he was correct.

Zhang Chongba forced a smile and nodded, proudly promoting his second uncle, "My second uncle is an expert in disciplining disciples, especially in the Body Forging Realm. He's an absolute master at it. Elder Yang, you've seen him, right?"

"Master Yang Yao?"

"This kid is already a master disciple?"

Zhang Chongba clicked his tongue,

"The last time I saw him, he had just started practicing martial arts. This kid's Martial Dao talent is actually quite average, but under my second uncle's guidance, he eventually broke through three limits! His Heart Image is uncertain, but there's a good chance of breaking the Fourth Realm Shackles."

"Eighth Lord, how many limits have you broken?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

"Me?" Zhang Chongba touched his bald head, "Under my second uncle's guidance, I naturally broke all five limits."

Ji Jingqiu looked at him with admiration.

Zhang Chongba modestly waved his hand, "It's nothing. Brother, keep it up; you can do it too!"

Cold Blade continued,

"A Qiu, I'll be straightforward. I want a copy of your current data, as well as your data after reversing Innate, or a blood sample.

"Additionally, I'd like you to come with me to convince some of my relatives. Tell them that Nete Poison Syndrome is not incurable, and that there's hope as long as they persevere!"

"As compensation, I can pay you a large sum of Federal Credits, or even provide you with the cultivation resources you'll need until you reach the Innate Reversal stage!"

Ji Jingqiu paused for a moment before asking, "Grandpa Dao, do you want to prove that Martial Dao can indeed cure Nete Poison Syndrome?"

"Yes," Cold Blade replied calmly.

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment. "Grandpa Dao, is there anyone close to you who also suffers from Nete Poison Syndrome?"

Cold Blade's voice lowered as he said, "My niece, my sister gave birth to a girl last year, and it was later discovered that she had Nete Poison Syndrome..."

Zhang Chongba sighed.

He was already aware of this; Cold Blade's niece was extraordinary, naturally intelligent, with a unique constitution, and she was born with a certain embryonic form of a Merit Body.

Based on these qualities alone, a Martial Dao Master had already designated this girl as a Disciple in Seclusion.

Unfortunately...

He had advised Cold Blade to be rational and urged his sister to sign the consent form for euthanasia early on, so the child wouldn't have to endure so much suffering.

This time, Ji Jingqiu remained silent for a long while before slowly speaking up.

"Grandpa Dao, I'd like to express my opinion to you, both as a patient and on behalf of all Nete Poison Syndrome patients—

I don't recommend you make such a decision."

Zhang Chongba's gaze deepened.

Cold Blade's chest rose and fell dramatically.

"These sixteen years have been agonizing and challenging."

Ji Jingqiu spoke with a serious and somber tone, describing a cruel reality, "Many times, I've also wondered how much better it would have been if I hadn't been born. That's why I can't and won't let my personal experience influence another patient's life path."

Ji Jingqiu asked himself if he could have persisted without being a time-traveler and possessing a mature mind. The answer was unknown.

Therefore, he couldn't make choices for others based on his own experiences.

All he could do was share his heart with Cold Blade.

Cold Blade wanted to refute, but as he opened his mouth, he lowered his head with a bitter taste.

In this world, not even the Medical Sage at the Federation Central Harmonious Hospital had the right to challenge the boy's authority on this topic.

No one understood better than Ji Jingqiu the price one had to pay to endure those sixteen years.

Zhang Chongba's thoughts began to wander.

He thought that if Ji Jingqiu had expressed support, shared his own experience, and encouraged them to persevere, saying that Nete Poison Syndrome wasn't an incurable disease...

Then Cold Blade, Cold Blade's sister, and even the family she married into might have clung to that last lifeline, right?

In fact, Cold Blade had already hinted at this quite clearly.

If Ji Jingqiu was willing to help, without mentioning anything else, the Martial Dao resources Ji Jingqiu would need to reach Innate Reversal would be offered by Cold Blade without Ji Jingqiu even asking...

But Ji Jingqiu, who had previously championed 'civic duty', didn't do so.

He simply offered his heartfelt advice.

No one doubted the sincerity in his words.

However, for Cold Blade, this sincerity was particularly painful.

Because this sincerity indicated that their decision would be a tremendous torment for the baby girl who hadn't even turned one year old yet.

Cold Blade suddenly raised his head, as if he had suddenly grasped a lifeline, and asked, "Ao Qiu, how did your parents make their decision back then?"

Ji Jingqiu paused for a moment and smiled, "When I turned one, they prepared a 'Zhuo Yi' ceremony for me, saying it was to see what I wanted."

Cold Blade remained silent, saying softly, "That's a brilliant idea. Thank you, Ao Qiu. I'll convey your intentions and your parents' wisdom to my sister."

He managed a faint smile, "In two months, my niece will turn one.

My niece is naturally intelligent. When she was just a few months old, she could already call people. If it were her, she would definitely understand what we mean..."

Ji Jingqiu spoke seriously, "If she chooses to persevere, please let me know. I'll send her a gift."

The recipe developed by his parents, although it would cause the girl's pain to accumulate day by day, would at least allow her to live a normal life.

Of course, the choice was ultimately theirs.

After this conversation, the room fell silent for a moment.

Zhang Chongba rubbed his head and laughed, lightening the mood, and took the lead in raising a toast, "A Dao, let's not say anything else. We're truly grateful to have you as a brother! Let's all drink to that!"

Cold Blade's expression softened, and he smiled as he raised his glass.

The three of them clinked their glasses together.

After setting down their glasses, Ji Jingqiu asked a question that had been on his mind, "Eighth Lord, what's the background of the Supreme True Buddhist Sect, and what is the Zen Buddhist Affinity?"

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