Chapter 39: Every Cloud has a Silver Lining (2)
When Baek Yisoo opened his eyes, the moon had already risen to the top. He now had enough energy to get up from the ground. He stood up and stretched his body. He had been lying on the cold concrete for so long that he was stiff all over.
"Now back to work."
He turned his eyes to the duo hanging from the ceiling.
Poison Wind had a deadly look in his eyes. His bloodshot eyes stared at Baek Yisoo as if he was the greatest sinner in the world. Black Poison had fallen asleep from exhaustion.
"Don't look at me like that, I almost feel bad."
He opened the convenience store and bought some simple food to snack on. Poison Wind's eyes opened wide when he saw food appear out of thin air. He tapped the air a few times and suddenly several pieces of dried meat and water appeared.
This was something he wouldn't believe unless he saw it with his own eyes!
Baek Yisoo drank the water, then put the meat in his mouth and started chewing. At this time, he opened the Mission Window. Because a new mission had appeared.
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Mission 2.3: Follow the Clue!
Description: You did a good job capturing Poison Shadow's team. Now find out who your enemy is by following the clues they left behind! Remember, he who knows his enemy well will never fear victory even in a hundred battles!
Mission Reward: 200EXP, Seduction Points 25x
Time Limit --/--
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He had already decided what to do after the new task appeared in the task window. Baek Yisoo checked his profile.
Name: Baek Yisoo
Level 13 (0%)
General Points:
Life Score: 250/603
Intrinsic Energy 300/310
Form Points: Breath 29 (+2), Health 24 (+2), Strength 26 (+2), Libido 14, Appearance 12 (-7), Charisma 9 (+1)
Statistics Scores 0
Ability Score 4
Seduction Points: 12
Skills
-Eternal Spring Mantra (0.4)
-White Waterway Spear Discharge (100%)
-Long Punch Style: Basic Punch (100%)
-Turtle Shield Art: Shield Pose (100%)
-Waterfall Steps Flow Like Water (100%)
-Warrior Will
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Baek Yisoo was surprised to see the changes in the three statistics. His Strength and Breath had increased significantly. Health increased only slightly, but it was still a good increase. Because he had to jump at least 5 levels for these.
What surprised him was that he had only absorbed a very small amount of the Blood Pill. There was so much more where that came from.
'I have found another source of energy other than Minji. E is great...'
Baek Yisoo shook his head and fed the dying fire. Once the fire was hot, he dropped the blade of Poison Wind's dagger into the fire. He then took Black Poison's dagger and tore Poison Wind's robe.
"You are indeed a very clever man. Moreover, you are far superior to Poison Shadow in terms of power. Why did you follow his orders?" said Baek Yisoo, making a small cut on Poison Wind's chest and then inserting his index finger into the wound and enlarging it.
Slang!
"Huhhhhh--Huuhh--"
Poison Wind took a deep breath and struggled, but it was useless.
"It was very clever of you to try to mislead me by using the Hao Clan's broker. Fortunately, I had a change of heart and decided to wait at the door for a while. I wouldn't have recognized you if I had only seen your face, but I had the opportunity to talk to Poison Shadow for hours. I know your stepping techniques."
Baek Yisoo peeled the skin from Poison Wind's chest with a dagger like peeling an apple. The blood slowly trickled down the man's belly and met the ground at his toes. Poison Wind was convulsing madly and trying to scream. But the cloth in his mouth prevented him from doing so, which made his pain even more unbearable.
"I know the pain you are in, so I am asking you gently. If I am convinced that you are answering my questions correctly, I will kill you immediately. But if I am not convinced," he pointed to the dagger warming behind him. "I will spend a long night with you."
Poison Wind looked at him sternly.
It was as if he was saying with his eyes, "Do it if you can!
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The forest was filled with a silence that echoed the boy's footsteps. An ominous mist crept among the trees, growing thicker with every step. The sky was shrouded in dark clouds, completely obscuring the light of the sun. In this gloomy environment, it felt like time had stopped.
In the center of the pool, a young man was sitting in a meditative position. His body, resting on his knees, eyes closed, seemed to be on a deep inner journey. His heavy black and red robe was half covered in blood. The symbols on it were made even more prominent by the density of the blood. The young man had a calm and peaceful expression on his face, but this peace was in stark contrast to the horrific scene around him.
On the surface of the pool of blood, gently pulsating waves created small whirlpools around the young man. These waves were an indication that his inner energy was fusing with the pool. The energy in the blood flowed through the young man's body, feeding his inner strength. With each breath, the surface of the blood in the pool became a little lower, as if the essence of the blood was being drawn into the young man.
Near the edges of the pool, the bones and remains of various sacrifices foreshadowed how the pool of blood had been filled. On the stones at the edge of the pool of blood, ancient and mysterious symbols were carved. These symbols were talismanic signs that channeled the pool's energy. The demonic aura around the young man seemed to be part of the pool.
Slowly spreading his arms out to his sides, he turned his palms upwards. With this movement, the blood in the pool swelled slightly, stirring as if it were a being at his beck and call. With each breath, the demonic energy in the room condensed and flowed into his body.
"'Master,' the boy said shakily.
The young man lowered his arms to his knees and slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were cold and dull, without a trace of humanity. They were a reflection of the evil that lay deep in his soul. He was actually a handsome young man with sharp features. But his eyes and the scar that ran from his chin to his ear marred his beauty.
"Born in the shadows, exalted in the darkness! Sir, I wanted to inform you that I have gathered the information you requested."