Chapter 340: The Mirror Sage's Prank! Illusion and Reality!

Chapter 340: The Mirror Sage's Prank! Illusion and Reality!

Li Shu sat on the ground.

He wasn't an ordinary person either, and having followed Su Ping, he had indeed witnessed many things.

After a brief moment of panic and fear, he quickly regained his composure.

The current situation was indeed as Bai Cang had mentioned earlier; it seemed like he had entered a world within the Reflection Mirror.

Could it be that the so-called broken mirror he had scoffed at earlier had taken offense and was now playing a prank on him? Li Shu wasn't sure, but at this moment, it seemed like he had no choice but to take a leap of faith. From the recent news, it appeared that Zhao Qingqing and the others had already found an exit. If they left without him, the problem would be enormous.

"Mirror Brother, who's playing a joke on me? I'm Su Ping's student, and I'm Miss Dong's number one supporter! Since you're from the Dong family, we're practically family. It's just a joke, and I have other matters to attend to..."

Li Shu shouted to his surroundings.

The being hidden within the mirror, having initiated this prank, was undoubtedly keeping an eye on him.

Li Shu took a deep breath.

He knew when to be brave and when to be cautious.

Undoubtedly, this was a time to be cautious.

However, the empty Mirror Corridor remained eerily silent, without a sound.

Just as Li Shu was about to give up hope, waiting for Su Ping to eventually find him and get him out, or perhaps being completely devoured by this petty Reflection Mirror, a set of footsteps suddenly approached from not too far away.

Li Shu's heart skipped a beat.

Even if it was an enemy, as long as it was something tangible and visible, it was better than being driven mad by the current situation.

However, something even more unexpected happened.

At the end of the corridor, where the footsteps originated, a figure emerged, causing Li Shu to freeze in his tracks:

"Bai Cang? What are you doing here?"

"I should be asking you the same! Li Shu, how did you end up here?"

Indeed, the person who had arrived was a bewildered Bai Cang.

"Damn it! What kind of place have you gotten me into? Get me out of here quickly! You're forcing me to tour your damn Reflection World, and when I get out, you won't be able to escape the consequences!"

Li Shu was furious, staring at the instigator before him.

However, Bai Cang merely 'smiled bitterly' and said:

"Leave? If I could leave, don't you think I would have done so already?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shu's face contorted with anger, then doubt: "What do you mean? You just said..."

His voice trailed off in disbelief: "You mean to say..."

"Exactly!"

Bai Cang nodded:

"I don't know what happened either. Before this, I was trapped in this mirror world. It seems that the haunted house-like realm I created has attracted a powerful and mysterious companion beast!

It trapped me here, but it seems to have created another incredibly realistic version of me in the real world, walking around using my identity, abilities, and even my companion beast!"

Li Shu's expression turned to sheer terror as he looked at Bai Cang. This time, he seemed to finally grasp the severity of the situation.

He had initially thought that it was just a reflection mirror that had overheard his disdainful remarks about mirrors and was now playing a prank on him. But now, it seemed like there was more to it.

"In other words, after I entered, it will create a fake version of me and go into the real world to interact with Brother Ping, and maybe even my parents?"

"That's probably the case."

Bai Cang nodded.

"How could this be?" Li Shu was momentarily disheartened, but he quickly recovered:

"I trust Brother Ping. He will definitely notice something amiss! With our close relationship, he will surely identify the imposter!"

Bai Cang gave this guy a peculiar look. Was this guy hypnotizing himself? Even after being toyed with like this, he still had such faith in Su Ping? However, for his own amusement, Bai Cang shook his head:

"Su Ping is indeed remarkable, but it's not that the monster has occupied your body. Instead, the monster used the mirror to create an exact replica of you, complete with your memories, consciousness, wisdom, and even your soul.

To the point that you don't even realize you're a fake! Do you think others will be able to tell the difference?"

At these words, Li Shu's face paled.

Then, Bai Cang continued:

"But during these days, I've been here, and I haven't been idle. I've discovered a weakness in this mirror world!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shu's expression changed, as if Bai Cang were the master of his joy and sorrow. Indeed, Li Shu's eyes lit up with hope once more, and he turned to Bai Cang:

"Old Bai, if we get out of here, we'll be brothers who have endured hardships together!"

However, Bai Cang continued to 'smile bitterly':

"Let me finish. This method was discovered by accident. This mirror world is a completely simulated realm, and the reason the monster hiding behind it hasn't killed us directly is that it's slowly absorbing our strength. This is also why we can't summon our companion beasts.

So, as long as one of us dies here, this mirror realm will experience a disturbance! At that moment, we can escape through the gap between this mirror world and reality."

Upon hearing this, Li Shu understood why Old Bai looked the way he did.

"This..."

"Don't worry, I'm prepared! You're Su Ping's best friend and most trusted person. If I get out, Su Ping won't let me off easily.

And I'm doing this voluntarily, but you have to promise me that after we get out, you must not let that imposter go. Also, take care of my family for me."

These words left Li Shu completely bewildered:

"No way? Old Bai, let's find another way, there must be another way..."

"There's no time, did you bring any food? Do you think we can last here for a few days? In the end, it's just two people dying together. If that's the case, it's better to have one person survive. I don't want to reach the point of no return and create a scene of human ugliness where it's you die and I live."

That would be too undignified. Moreover, my power has been completely drained by this Mirror World, and even if I get out, I'll be completely useless. Alright, no more nonsense. Did you remember what I said earlier?"

'Bai Cang' had already taken out a dagger as he spoke.

Li Shu couldn't understand why, just an hour ago, he was a newly promoted intermediate breeder at the True Spirit Flame, with a promising future.

How could he be facing such a situation just an hour later?

The surreal reality made it hard for him to distinguish what was happening. He couldn't afford to think too much, so he could only nod with his mouth shut.

"Good, remembered! After leaving the Mirror World, run straight ahead, that's the exit!"

Li Shu didn't even have time to think about why things had turned out this way, or why these strange and abstract events were happening.

In less than ten minutes, Bai Cang appeared before him and decisively stabbed the dagger into his chest.

Crimson blood spurted out, causing Li Shu's eyes to turn red.

However, as Bai Cang had said, at this moment, the threshold he had entered earlier began to shake continuously.

Bai Cang, while spitting blood, struggled to say:

"It's... now... run!"

"Don't forget... don't let him off... that imposter, and the guy behind him..."

Obviously, although Li Shu found it strange, he was also infected by the heroic atmosphere at this moment.

He didn't engage in any TV-style foolish behavior, and his eyes were already red:

"Old Bai, I owe you a life! Rest assured!"

Without another thought, Li Shu rushed towards the illusory mirror surface.

He didn't dare to think, nor did he dare to look back.

He was afraid that if he turned back, he would waste the chance of life that Old Bai had 'sacrificed' himself to create.

So he just ran forward.

Finally, he saw the entrance he had come in from.

He ran out.

He arrived at the gate with the sign 'Reflection World'.

The world of reality and illusion that the countless mirrors created completely disappeared behind him.

Finally, he had the courage to turn around, but the Mirror World had already vanished at the end of his sight, and beyond the closed automatic sensor door, it was as if nothing had ever happened.

It was as if a demon had devoured its prey, cleaned the bones, and then continued to nap.

"Old Bai!"

At this moment, Li Shu finally let out a piercing cry, and large tears rolled down his cheeks.

Although he was an internet keyboard warrior, he was now a proper breeder, but after all, he was just a young man who had awakened his powers last year. Where had he ever personally experienced such a scene of life and death?

When such a scene, which would be scoffed at on TV, actually happened to him, it was indeed rare for someone to remain calm.

So, Li Shu's eyes became extremely determined:

"I'll avenge you! That damn imposter, I won't let him off!"

Thinking of this, Li Shu looked towards the direction of the station.

Guan Lil Sis and Qing Jie had just said that Ping Ge had already dealt with the imposter, and he was probably still pretending in front of Ping Ge. He didn't expect to escape from it, did he? At this moment, for the first time in his life, Li Shu felt a real killing intent.

However, just as he boarded the train back to the Zombie Funeral Parlor, inside the Reflection World.

In the mirror, Bai Cang had already disappeared, and in his place was a pink-haired, twin-tailed, head-bobbing, 2D girl. Her gaze seemed to be reflected in the mirror, capturing all of Li Shu's reactions.

A mocking smile appeared on her lips:

"Reality and illusion, inside and outside the mirror, who can really tell the difference? Human emotions are such interesting things. Perhaps the Mirror Realm can't completely reflect the true 'human' because of this reason?

When can I truly reflect a person completely? When will I become a true legend? I wonder if that single dog, that little guy, likes this way of doing things?"

...

Su Ping sat on the coffin in the Funeral Parlor, and he had spent two days in the Zombie Funeral Parlor with Qian Yi and these origami figures. He had called these five over, clearly with something important to discuss:

"Where's Li Shu?"

The four of them were helpless, and Guan Lil Sis finally recounted what had just happened in the Reflection World, leaving Su Ping speechless:

"This guy... alright, I'll talk to him later, too. I called you here to arrange your breeding work. Being here with me at the True Spirit Flame, you naturally want to learn some breeding skills.

Among you, Li Shu and Lil Sis have already been here. In fact, I don't usually teach students. You all have some understanding of the basic theories, and I can't guarantee anything in that regard, nor will I specifically explain anything, because I don't want to waste time on this."

I will be teaching you the most practical aspects of breeding, which are skill and evolution cultivation. I will directly provide you with these things in the fields you wish to study, allowing you to research on your own.

If you have any questions or other ideas, feel free to come to me! However, remember that other people's breeding methods, whether it's the skills I give you or the evolution of other bodies, are all based on others' experiences.

A true breeder should learn from others' experiences and then summarize their own findings and achievements. This is also the meaning of an advanced breeder."

"Yes!"

The four of them obediently responded.

Su Ping glanced at the four of them, first looking at Zhao Qingqing:

"Qingqing, your companion beast is the Thornwolf and the Cloud Pattern Tree Python. Regarding the Thornwolf, let's focus on the training of the snake python companion beast. Coincidentally, I have an ancient snake companion special skill cultivation method called 'Snake Devours Elephant'. You go and study it. After you complete the cultivation, let me review it, and then I'll continue to provide you with the Cloud Wing Wood Wyvern's cultivation evolution method..."

Zhao Qingqing excitedly walked forward, momentarily resembling a disciple seeking the ultimate secret manual from their master in an ancient sect.

Hmm... If this 'ultimate secret manual' were a thread-bound book instead of the small USB drive before him, it would be even better.

"Lili, this is the cultivation of the Thornwolf. Qingqing probably has a good understanding of it as well. Continue to delve deeper into the cultivation of the Thornwolf. When the time comes for me to cultivate Qingqing's Thornwolf into the Ten Thousand Trees Wolf and the Sun Heart, you'll accompany me."

Upon hearing this, Guan Lilili's eyes lit up.

Even Zhao Qingqing, standing beside her, felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

However, before long, Zhao Qingqing and Ding Xiaolong clenched their fists, following the footsteps of this teacher who seemed ageless despite being their peer. What a promising future they had!

"Xiaolong, you should know that I don't have much understanding of the Fire attribute or the Flame Wolf. Therefore, I can't promise you much at the moment. This is what Teacher Liu gave me yesterday. It's his Lava Giant Wolf cultivation method. You study it first, and if there's something suitable in the future, I'll keep you in mind."

Ding Xiaolong wasn't disappointed. He had just arrived, and to receive such attention was probably due to Ding Yan's influence, which he was already content with.

The last one, Bai Cang, looked at Su Ping, who rubbed his temples in exasperation:

"Bai Cang, I do have results in undead breeding, but I can clearly tell you that this is an even greater achievement than the Ten Thousand Trees Wolf and the Sun Heart. However, precisely because of this, it involves confidentiality agreements and certain reasons, so I can't teach it to you at the moment."

Bai Cang's eyes dimmed for a moment, but he quickly replied:

"Teacher Su, you don't need to worry. This is as it should be. I'll continue to work hard!"

Seeing this guy, who was two years older than himself, calling him 'Teacher', Su Ping felt a bit embarrassed:

"Rest assured, this confidentiality won't last long. Moreover, in a couple of months, a guest will arrive at the Heart of All Souls. When the time comes for me to be with that person, I'll introduce you, and we'll see if there's a suitable breeding method for you to use as a foundation."

Indeed, among the four, Bai Cang was the one with the least foundation, a true intern breeder.

Zhao Qingqing was the young mistress of the Anling Tree House, with a family background in breeding.

Guan Lilili, Li Shu, and Ding Xiaolong need no further introduction.

"Yes!"

Bai Cang was already very satisfied. Guan Lilili, however, curiously asked:

"Brother Ping, who is this guest?"

"It's not some secret that can't be revealed. In the short term, it's two months, and in the long term, it's four months. Approximately during the summer vacation after the youth professional assessment, our Dragon Country's only undead breeding master, Yin Luo Yin, will pay a visit to discuss a matter with me. He should be staying at the Heart of All Souls for a while."

Upon hearing this, the four of them held their breath in surprise.

An undead breeding master?

The only one in Dragon Country, no less.

The title alone was enough to convey the weight of this matter.

Bai Cang subconsciously straightened his body.

The person before them was a genuine super-thick thigh!

"Alright..."

Su Ping smiled slightly. Just as he was about to let them go back and study, hurried footsteps approached from outside.

Li Shu, that guy, had finally arrived. Su Ping looked at him speechlessly.

As expected, the door was pushed open.

Li Shu appeared at the doorway, panting heavily.

However, before Su Ping could speak, Li Shu's actions interrupted him.

Li Shu's eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze, cold and fixed on Bai Cang in front of him.

This gaze was extremely unfamiliar.

"Old Li, you finally..."

However, before Bai Cang could finish speaking, Li Shu's actions cut him off.

The elite sixth-rank Luozi appeared here.

Li Shu pointed at Bai Cang and shouted angrily:

"Luozi, blow up this imposter! Avenge the real Lao Bai!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cang was dumbfounded, Guan Lilili was dumbfounded, Zhao Qingqing and Ding Xiaolong were dumbfounded.

Even Su Ping was momentarily taken aback.

Had this guy gone mad? What nonsense was he spouting?

Only at this moment, within the Reflection World, the pink twin-tailed anime girl watched this scene through the All-Heaven Reflection Mirror, laughing heartily as she vicariously experienced the emotions of humans, relishing the joy of a successful prank.

(End of Chapter)

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