Chapter 349: The One Who Did Not Die
Chapter 349: The One Who Did Not Die
"Ms. Qinggan?"
Lindsay gazed at the Life Scholar who had appeared behind her.
Qinggan was standing right there, yet her aura blended seamlessly with her surroundings, making it impossible to distinguish her!
If it weren't for Lindsay's keen eyesight, her presence would have gone unnoticed.
With his perceptive abilities, it was truly astonishing that someone could get so close without being detected. Qinggan's skill in concealing her aura was remarkable.
However, Lindsay soon realized something even more astonishing.
How did the person before her recognize him? In the Valley Sanctuary, Lindsay had revealed his real name to his expedition teammates.
But for the sake of convenience, he hadn't reverted to his original appearance.
At this moment, he stood before her with a completely different physique and appearance.
How did Qinggan instantly identify him? Confusion flooded Lindsay's mind.
Instead of denying his identity, Lindsay humbly sought her guidance:
"Ms. Qinggan, how did you recognize me?"
"..."
Hearing this question, the female scholar raised an eyebrow.
She was even surprised by Lindsay's inquiry, but after a few seconds of processing, she smiled and replied:
"I don't rely on my eyes to recognize people; I discern their life aura."
Lindsay muttered:
"Life aura..."
Qinggan nodded:
"In Volcano City, some individuals pursue the path of maximizing their personal life attributes."
"They specialize in enhancing their own life qualities, making tasks like altering their appearance effortless. To meet these demands, Volcano City has developed corresponding techniques."
Qinggan explained Lindsay's confusion with a smile.
But as the topic concluded, her expression turned serious:
"Speaking of which, Lindsay, why are you here?"
"With the anomaly in the forest becoming less safe than before, I suggest you leave this place as soon as possible."
Lindsay shook his head:
"With the forest in this state, and the war in Nine Bays City ongoing, where can one find true safety?"
"..."
Qinggan looked deeply into Lindsay's eyes.
This conversation was enough for her to deduce everything.
After a few seconds, the life scholar continued:
"You were willing to give up the opportunity to go to Volcano City to avoid me and the heart, and now you persist in staying. I can't guarantee your freedom to leave."
Lindsay glanced at the map discreetly.
Thanks to the knowledge he had inherited, Qinggan's attitude remained friendly, indicated by the green color.
This conversation was merely a test of his intentions.
Understanding Qinggan's attitude, Lindsay decided to confide in her:
"Ms. Qinggan, I have a rough understanding of the forest's condition."
"My companions who entered the forest with me are trapped in a valley, and I can't abandon them to escape alone."
Qinggan didn't comment on this reasoning but asked another question:
"Attempting to resolve the issue—do you know what you're facing?"
Lindsay cautiously inquired:
"A Tier Six Merchant?"
Qinggan nodded but then pointed at herself the next second:
"Besides merchants, perhaps me, and even more dangerous enemies!"
"..."
Lindsay fell silent.
He was well aware that Qinggan was a Tier Six Life Scholar, and the more dangerous ones would be Tier Seven Awakened individuals.
Recalling the information he knew, Lindsay ventured a guess:
"You mean... Mr. Hanske and Lord Muen?"
Qinggan slightly nodded:
"You know that the two of them have gone missing."
Lindsay's tone carried a hint of surprise:
"Their disappearance is indeed news to ordinary people."
Lindsey curiously asked, "So, what exactly happened in Nine Bays City before the war began?"
Qinggan treated Lindsey as one of her own.
She shared the information without any reservation: "That night, they did indeed have a big battle, and then they went missing. However, I sensed their source essence auras in the nearby river, and that's how I tracked them here."
Lindsey probed further, "Can you confirm their condition?"
Qinggan replied matter-of-factly, "One of them is injured, and the other achieved a breakthrough during the battle."
"If they weren't on the brink of death, how else could they have ended up in the river together, playing this disappearing act?"
"..."
Lindsey changed the subject, "I heard that Kuai Te was taken to Nine Bays City. How is he doing now?"
Qinggan didn't answer directly but stated the current situation, "Right now, no one in Nine Bays City can stop the actions of the Riverbank Chamber."
Suddenly, Qinggan extended her left hand towards Lindsey, "Give me your hand."
Lindsey was momentarily confused, "Huh?"
Qinggan prompted, "Give me your left hand."
Left hand?
Was she going to heal his injuries?
Lindsey remembered that physicians were also Awakened professions under the Volcano City's hierarchy.
Although Qinggan was a Life Scholar, due to this affiliation, she should have the ability to heal as well.
Slap—
The moment their left hands touched, Lindsey felt a powerful surge of source essence flowing from Qinggan's hand into his body.
It was the aura of life essence, and it was different from the source essence of a Sproutling like Lindsey.
Qinggan's power exhibited an incredibly terrifying life vitality.
Lindsey even felt that the source essence entering his body was beginning to transcend its pure energy nature, manifesting the lively traits of life itself.
Just by touching, it could affect the vitality of his cells!
"Your injury..."
With the aid of source essence, Qinggan examined Lindsey's condition.
Her expression was initially confident, but as soon as she made contact with the power left by the Extinction Crown, her eyes widened in disbelief.
"Impossible!"
Like the physicians before her, Qinggan immediately released his hand.
Her expression became complex as she looked at Lindsey, "This... this is definitely the influence of an eighth-stage technique! Lindsey, what exactly did you encounter in the forest... No, this injury is from the Black Mountain World, and the Dragon Beast didn't succeed in its ascension there... What happened in the Black Mountain World?"
Qinggan was perplexed by this.
Lindsey gave a bitter smile, his expression somewhat embarrassed, "I was there when the Dragon Beast died, and that battle was connected to some ancient beings."
Hearing this explanation, Qinggan didn't press further but shook her head in amazement, "You're quite the troublemaker, aren't you?"
Then, remembering the source essence she had felt within Lindsey, she offered a word of advice, "Lindsey, you've cultivated your life essence quite well for your young age, already reaching the second stage. However, for your safety, I suggest you find a way to abolish the will attribute essence within you."
This wasn't the first time Lindsey had heard such a suggestion.
Qinggan, the scholar from Volcano City, was undoubtedly the most knowledgeable person he had ever met, so he couldn't help but ask, "Is there no way to keep them all safely?"
"..."
Qinggan furrowed her brows, studying Lindsey intently. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "In this vast world, there are countless wonders."
"I can't say for certain that no one can do it."
"But Lindsey, if you focus solely on life essence, I can even provide you with all five ascension methods. Why waste your energy on this matter?"
(End of Chapter)
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