Chapter 418: Lin Jian Ying's Experience

Chapter 418: Lin Jian Ying's Experience

Dudu's death, along with the memories of Ryuichiro Ryukawa, made Li Wu realize he was caught in a massive vortex. Unbeknownst to him, several forces were at play behind his back.

His current situation could be described as extremely dangerous.

Yet, Li Wu ignored this peril.

Because he suddenly realized that in this world, death might not be permanent.

His mother was a prime example.

A Gateway Fragment, if he possessed one, should have the power to revive Dudu.

With this thought, Li Wu temporarily brushed aside all other distractions.

He now wanted to know, could Dudu be saved?

"Right, the Gateway can bring Dudu back, right?"

Li Wu looked at Lin Jian Ying's Gateway Fragment with great anticipation.

"Mhm!"

Lin Jian Ying nodded slightly, "In theory, the Gateway Fragment does have the power to revive Dudu, but you need a refined Gateway Fragment.

And this fragment must not have been used before."

"How so?"

"Gateway Fragments come in two types. One is undiscovered and unrefined, lacking the ability to grant wishes.

These unrefined fragments only have limited functions.

They can't fulfill all wishes, and their power is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

To truly possess a Gateway Fragment, you must find a way to refine it.

Only a fully refined fragment can grant wishes, and its power can be harnessed.

Additionally, after using it once, the fragment returns to its initial state, requiring another refinement."

"Is refining a Gateway Fragment that troublesome?" Li Wu was dissatisfied. Couldn't they just find a fragment and revive Dudu directly?

When it came to Dudu's revival, Li Wu couldn't wait a moment longer.

But recalling how his grandfather struggled to revive his mother, Li Wu patiently asked, "How do we refine it?"

"Currently, the only known method is to place it in an energy space and continuously flush it with energy.

It's an extremely long process.

Usually, it takes several decades, even centuries, to refine a fragment.

Additionally, during refinement, specific emotional fluctuations or certain actions can accelerate the process.

Some kill,

some save lives, some..."

Lin Jian Ying paused, glanced at Li Wu, and continued, "Some fall in love!"

Li Wu knew who he was referring to, but he didn't want to acknowledge it.

"Anything else? Are there restrictions on using it after refinement?"

"A Gateway Fragment is just a fragment; it's not omnipotent, and not all wishes will be fulfilled.

Some wishes beyond its limits might not be granted.

Resurrection is no small matter; a regular fragment might not be able to accomplish it."

"So, there's a chance it can be done, right?"

Li Wu's heart calmed slightly upon hearing this.

"As long as there's a chance of revival, that's good.

If she can be revived, that's great!"

Li Wu's eyebrows furrowed again as he started planning where to find a fragment that could revive Dudu.

"How long until your fragment is refined? Can it revive Dudu once it's ready?"

"Probably another decade or so, but its power might not be enough to revive Dudu."

Lin Jian Ying looked down.

Li Wu examined the small fragment, feeling it might be a challenge.

"Oh, what about the fragment Dudu used before? If it's refined, it should be able to revive her, right?"

Li Wu's attention immediately shifted to that fragment.

Dudu's fragment was much more intact and of better quality than the one in Lin Jian Ying's hand.

With it, Dudu nearly destroyed Elder Mountain.

If that fragment were fully refined, it should be able to revive Dudu, right?

"Yes!

But that fragment has gone missing, and it's uncertain if it's still on Elder Mountain or if Tie Hong took it."

"Just find it, then!"

Li Wu was full of determination for this task.

No matter what stood in his way, no one could stop him from reviving Dudu.

At this moment, the usually talkative Pismis interrupted, "Hey, big bro, aren't you missing the point? Isn't it too early to think about reviving Miss Pang?"

"Hmm?"

Li Wu raised his eyebrows and turned to the guy trying to steal the spotlight again.

Land Wu's intense gaze caused Pismis to shiver, but he mustered the courage to continue, "Big Brother, whether it's about Miss Pang or the consciousness that appeared within you, these all prove that someone has their eyes on you.

Shouldn't you prioritize resolving this issue first?

If this problem isn't dealt with, even if you bring Miss Pang back to life, she'll still face these dangers, right? I think we should hide for now, stay out of everyone's sight.

We can develop in secret, investigate everything thoroughly, and then strike with lightning speed to take out these bastards.

Once you've rescued Miss Pang, you can find a picturesque place to spend time together, or even unify the world—wouldn't that be beautiful?"

"Right, regarding the investigation, I'm quite capable in that aspect."

Pismis became increasingly obsequious, inching closer to Land Wu.

"I not only have a mobile information-gathering network, but I also have access to the Eye of Truth. Whatever you need, just tell me, and I guarantee I'll get it done perfectly."

He was practically begging to be by Land Wu's side.

To be fair, his suggestion wasn't bad; at least it sounded plausible.

Pismis was clearly putting a lot of thought into helping Land Wu, but his motives were self-serving.

After all, his life was still in Land Wu's hands, and if he didn't demonstrate his loyalty and showcase his value, what if Land Wu decided to get rid of him on a whim? He didn't want to end up like the other two.

They were as good as wooden logs, standing there uselessly, only capable of eavesdropping with their ears.

With their passivity, they'd surely face a grim fate.

Land Wu would definitely eliminate them; only someone as capable and opportunistic as Pismis might survive to the end.

Indeed, Land Wu's gaze towards him had changed.

Especially after learning about the Eye of Truth, Land Wu was looking at Pismis with newfound respect.

"So, you actually have some skills? Not bad!"

Land Wu turned to Iria and Arthur, "What about you two? Can you help me in any way?"

As he asked this, the atmosphere became tense.

Iria and Arthur's brows furrowed, and Pismis felt a mix of emotions—pride in his own cleverness and worry for the other two.

"It seems you two can't be of much help to me, then?"

Land Wu noticed their silence and raised his eyebrows slightly.

The tension in the room escalated, and Pismis even hesitated about whether to intervene and plead for them.

Before he could make up his mind, Land Wu waved his hand dismissively, "Since you're of no use to me, then leave. Go do whatever you were going to do!"

"Huh?" Pismis was confused.

"Well, I was going to let all three of you go, but since you're so useful, you'll stay with me for a while.

Let these useless ones leave!"

As Land Wu spoke, Pismis's expression contorted.

Damn it! He had tried so hard to make his presence known, only to end up in this situation? Watching the other two being sent away, Pismis felt envious and hurt. He tried to butter up Land Wu, "Big Brother, why don't you let me go too? I can work remotely."

"No, someone with your talents is more useful by my side!" Land Wu refused without hesitation.

A 6 and a 9, a book, and a look at the error-free version!

Pismis's face fell.

It's over, he's screwed, he's ruined!

...

After sending Iria and Arthur away, Land Wu grabbed Pismis by the neck, effortlessly swung him, and precisely injected a sword intent into Pismis's energy space.

His technique was identical to how Tsukumo Gagan had controlled him.

Once Pismis was under control, Land Wu knocked him unconscious, and his gaze fell on Lin Jianying again.

With his arms crossed, Land Wu said, "Talk."

"What do you want to know?"

"Start from your death. Tell me how you came back to life, what you've experienced since then, everything you learned from Dudu during this time, and the role you played in it all."

As Land Wu asked this, a subtle chill enveloped Lin Jianying.

As Lin Jianying spoke, the truth became clear to him.

Now was the moment that would decide his fate.

If Lu Wu sensed any discrepancies in his answers, he would never let Lin Jianying off the hook.

The death of Dudu had profoundly changed Lu Wu's state of mind.

He now trusted no one, not even Lin Jianying! Sensing this, Lin Jianying bowed his head even lower and began slowly revealing everything Lu Wu wanted to know.

Starting from his own death, he spoke for over an hour, bringing the story to the present.

According to Lin Jianying, after being betrayed by the Wu family, he hadn't actually died. Someone had saved him.

He wasn't sure who his savior was.

When he regained consciousness, he found himself no longer in the Mystic Realm.

Soon after, the memories of Kong Yi in his mind suddenly revived, and a mysterious voice guided him to a specific location.

Having just experienced betrayal and resurrection, and unable to return to Lu Wu, Lin Jianying felt lost and empty. Subconsciously, he followed the voice's guidance.

He discovered a secret realm and, within it, found the fragment he now held.

Although he became trapped in that realm, the power granted by the fragment rapidly enhanced his strength within a year, propelling him to the Epic Rank.

Subsequently, the secret realm shattered, and he was randomly teleported out.

He found himself in the base of the Zero Organization. Surprised by his sudden appearance, the members of Zero surrounded and attacked him, but he counterattacked and killed their leader. Thus, he became the Fifth Messenger of Zero.

Later, upon learning that the Fourth Messenger, Feng Xiu, had killed Lu Wu, Lin Jianying sought a way to approach Feng Xiu to avenge Lu Wu.

Just as he was getting close to Feng Xiu, he received news that Lu Wu was still alive.

After that, Lu Wu disrupted Feng Xiu's ritual.

And then, there was the incident at Jiangnan University.

"So, you're saying that I was able to disrupt Feng Xiu's ritual so smoothly because you were backing me up?"

"Yes."

"Then, about Dudu, how did you know her Gateway Fragment came from Tie Hong?"

"When Feng Xiu and I met with Tie Hong, he revealed his identity as the Third Messenger.

He also confessed that he was the one who gave the fragment to Dudu."

"What was his purpose? Why did he do it?"

"He didn't explicitly state his intentions, but it seemed connected to the leader.

Additionally, I met with Dudu, intending to stop her, but she was resolute.

She claimed she had her reasons for her actions.

As for the specific reasons, she didn't elaborate, only saying that even without doing this, she wouldn't have lived much longer.

I investigated this matter but couldn't find any leads. However, I sensed a connection to Zhang Yunyi.

You already know what happened next.

Dudu caused a commotion at Jiangnan University and then stormed Elder Mountain..."

Lin Jianying recounted the entire story in one breath.

Lu Wu listened intently, his eyes narrowing in thought.

He didn't believe a word Lin Jianying said.

At this point, he trusted no one.

He merely gathered Lin Jianying's words as intelligence.

Then, he combined this information with his own knowledge, analyzing and verifying every detail Lin Jianying had shared.

After thorough verification, Lu Wu could roughly confirm the truthfulness of Lin Jianying's claim about being the Fifth Messenger.

When he disrupted Feng Xiu's ritual, it did feel unusually smooth.

If Lin Jianying had indeed been supporting him from the shadows, it all made sense.

However, even with this revelation, Lu Wu remained cautious and untrusting.

After much contemplation, Lu Wu lifted his head to look at Lin Jianying, "So, you can contact Feng Xiu now?"

"Yes!" Lin Jianying nodded.

"Then, help me bring him out!

It's time to settle the score between us."

Lin Jianying wasn't surprised by Lu Wu's request and didn't hesitate to agree, nodding immediately.

"Alright!"

Right away, Lin Jianying contacted Feng Xiu through the Zero Organization's communication device, right in front of Lu Wu. He learned Feng Xiu's current location...

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(End of Chapter)

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