I Am Also An Extraordinary Creature
Chapter 426 - 335: Worth a Try_1

Chapter 426: Chapter 335: Worth a Try_1

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"Do you hate the alien demons?" Zheng Yichen asked.

"...They were once human, so I can’t say I hate them," Qi Xiangyun gently shook her head. The enmity between humans and alien demons hadn’t reached the level of archenemies; it’s just that the majority of alien demons lack rationality and will attack any living creature on sight.

Even among their own kind, they would attack each other.

However, some intelligent alien demons are somewhat connected to the Supreme Demon, and influenced by it, they actively oppose humans. But up to now, there hasn’t been a true accumulation of hatred.

Yet, Qi Xiangyun could foresee that the living environment for humans would continue to be oppressed by alien demons, unless a figure capable of dominating an era emerged among humans. This individual would have to revive the strength of the humans in the native world, ensuring that, even if they were outnumbered by the alien demons, they could match or even surpass them in strength.

"I am just worried about the future of the humans in the native world."

She didn’t want to see humans become an obsolete race.

"Then become stronger. As long as you are formidable enough, it will be difficult for the alien demons to incite annihilation in the future, and besides, you still have me in the end," Zheng Yichen said.

The struggle between races is a perpetual matter. In a world with two intelligent species of similar strengths, they would develop a balance through prolonged conflict, forming a pattern of fighting while also integrating with each other.

If the strengths are imbalanced... don’t expect the alien demons to be benevolent. Why wouldn’t a species of intelligent creatures create a hierarchy if given the opportunity?

As for the threat of annihilation, if that situation arises, Zheng Yichen would genuinely help. Group battles? He fears them the least; his extraordinary abilities come with a vampiric effect, making him stronger with every fight!

The alien demons might target him at all costs, but the ultimate outcome wouldn’t be his exhaustion; rather, it would be the alien demons being drained to death by him. Incidentally, Dusk wouldn’t interfere with Zheng Yichen’s actions. For this world, the disappearance of an alien demon race wouldn’t affect the fundamental stability of the world.

"Brother Chang Qing, you always make one feel so reassured," Qi Xiangyun smiled. When developing Qi Family Town, she constantly reminded herself not to rely too heavily on others. But hearing Zheng Yichen’s assurance was still very comforting.

Even the food tasted better than before.

The next day, Qi Xiangyun returned to her usual routine. With the development of Qi Family Town on the right track, there wasn’t much to handle anymore. However, some critical parts required her personal verification, something that only needed attention periodically.

Currently, the specifications for Qi Family Town were not small, and given the current state of the world, there was nowhere to be corrupt. Most importantly, corruption wouldn’t significantly improve one’s situation.

With alien demons outside, what point is there in embezzlement? Without sufficient strength, venturing out would likely lead to disaster. Hoping to move to a bigger city for a better life? First, one must actually find a bigger city.

Now, the currency used in Qi Family Town is minted locally and is scarce. It’s useless anywhere else, but it suffices here.

"Please enjoy the simple tea," Yi Nan offered Zheng Yichen a cup of water. He looked at Zheng Yichen with a puzzled expression, not quite sure of his purpose for visiting. Diviners are always seen as capable of foretelling the future.

In reality, for the most part, Diviners are similar to Mages, except they study a wide array of subjects, which means their spellcasting isn’t as refined as that of orthodox Mages.

Of course, some Diviners also practice martial arts, which doesn’t hinder their primary profession. Whether it’s the robust physique from martial training or the powerful Mana from spellcasting, both lead to the same result when backlash occurs.

Such backlash isn’t fixed damage; it’s more like a percentage of real damage. No matter how strong one is, paralysis is still inevitable—it just turns immediate unconsciousness into holding on a bit longer.

Learning spells is similar; a frail body supported by Mana can also hold on a little while.

Yi Nan knew very little about Zheng Yichen. If Qi Xiangyun were the visitor, it likely involved arrangements for her future—either related to the resource planning and production of Qi Family Town or something akin to military strategy.

Right now, Qi Family Town lacks these things, and since it remains a strategic location for military families, there’s no intention of cooperating with the princes and nobility. So, they subtly restrict Qi Family Town in other ways.

But because of Liu Hongzhao’s presence, they dare not go too far.

But since it was Zheng Yichen who came, Yi Nan didn’t know his primary purpose. Without sufficient information, there was no way to speculate or predict. Guessing blindly? No Diviner would burn through their life to forcibly divine upon encountering issues.

And besides, he didn’t believe he could afford the price of the person in front of him.

"I am looking for the Supreme Demon, but I am not sure of their exact location," Zheng Yichen said.

"?" Yi Nan widened his eyes in surprise: "The Supreme Demon has gone into hiding; it is said to be due to a conflict among Them, related to the Battle Maniac Asura..."

Pausing for a moment, Yi Nan caught Zheng Yichen’s gaze and continued more confidently. The Supreme Demon might be formidable, but the person in front of him was closely associated with Dusk. So why not speak openly about some things?

Diviners always know much, and it is often their knowledge that makes their fate ’rugged.’ The sources of this ruggedness include misfortune brought on by others, like discussing ’secret knowledge’ about the Supreme Demon now.

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"The Supreme Demons seemed to want to completely erase the Battle Maniac Asura’s traces, but the Battle Maniac Asura’s counterattack inflicted serious injuries on the Supreme Demons, making it hard for them to appear," Yi Nan said with a somewhat helpless smile. If the information he was now revealing got out...

There wasn’t much to say; he would definitely make the Supreme Demon’s blacklist, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he suddenly died without a trace.

"Your Diviners know so much?"

Yi Nan explained, "As long as one is tough enough, a Diviner can know quite a lot. It’s all a bet to see if you can break even afterward."

It’s not that Diviners can’t set their lives ablaze. If the return exceeds the expenditure, and the Diviner can withstand it, then any qualified Diviner would do so. Otherwise, what’s the point of studying Divination Art and becoming a Diviner?

"Would you consider yourselves gamblers or businessmen?" Zheng Yichen couldn’t help but ask. He thought that Diviners, as they exist, should seem somewhat transcendent, right? With their knowledge of Heaven’s Mandate.

However, after Yi Nan’s explanation, that sense of transcendence immediately collapsed.

"Hahaha, whether we’re businessmen or gamblers is just a matter of thought," Yi Nan laughed. "When a Diviner does something, if there’s enough confidence in the matter, then he is a businessman; if there’s no assurance but he does it anyway, then he’s a gambler."

"For Diviners, Supreme Demons are what we least want to get involved with. Lord Chang Qing wants to find Supreme Demons, but is there a way to completely resolve or seal them?"

"Does either way count as resolving the issue?"

Yi Nan shook his head. "It’s best to end future troubles once and for all, and that can also prove that humans can slay Supreme Demons. Then, the status of Supreme Demons wouldn’t be so transcendent anymore. As for sealing... as long as it’s a seal, it implies that the seal will eventually be broken and likely bring calamity to future generations."

Saying this, Yi Nan looked at Zheng Yichen with a piercing gaze, "May I ask, Lord Chang Qing, which method do you plan to use?"

"I don’t know any sealing spells, but I have this." Zheng Yichen took out his fishing rod.

Observing the true form of the weapon now revealed from its long cloth bag, Yi Nan’s expression showed a hint of intrigue, but as an old hand, he didn’t show too much emotion. "What’s this weapon?"

"A retractable fishing rod."

"..." Yi Nan nodded. "It shares some similarities with common street weapons."

Street weapons, such as stools and bricks, are ubiquitous and largely go unnoticed. In a pinch, they can be picked up and used to hit someone, easily overlooked yet effective in a fight.

As for the short stick... no, the fishing rod in Zheng Yichen’s hands—Yi Nan couldn’t quite judge its power, but he could discern the weapon’s uniqueness. Furthermore, he had no intention of touching it, as the Diviner’s extraordinary perception made him very cautious.

In Zheng Yichen’s hands, the weapon displayed no anomalies, but in anyone else’s, it would be different.

Zheng Yichen reached out for the fishing rod, and it exuded an aura of death. Yi Nan’s brow twitched. "With this weapon, you could give it a try!"

He couldn’t give Zheng Yichen a definite answer; in this world, there were no records of Supreme Demons being killed. The best records were of some unfortunate Supreme Demons being sealed for a thousand or eight hundred years—the longest-sealed losers among Supreme Demons.

But no matter how long the seal lasted, the fact that Supreme Demons didn’t die had never been broken. If he could witness that rule being shattered here, the reward for Diviners would be immense. Of course, that presupposed their involvement and contribution beforehand.

Not just as mere bystanders who didn’t even help in the slightest by the end.

"Have you decided?"

"Of course. However, I can’t do this alone; may I have three days’ time?" Yi Nan requested, wanting to convince some colleagues. Not too many; two or three would suffice. Any more, and the reward they could get as Diviners would diminish.

"Three days?" Zheng Yichen felt that was a bit long.

"This matter is too significant. Involving the Diviners of Qi Family Town could affect people’s hearts."

The Diviners who came to Qi Family Town were mostly ’investors’. They were involved in the growth of the Daughter of Heaven’s Mandate, playing the role of businessmen. At least in the early stages, it was a sure win; the later stages could wait. Right now, Zheng Yichen was looking to deal with Supreme Demons.

From his observations, the young Clan Leader of Qi Family Town would surely support him unconditionally, but the Diviners might not. Getting involved in this affair meant as much as switching from certain gain as businessmen to gamblers.

Now, the bond between the Diviners and Qi Family Town wasn’t deep. Those who couldn’t accept this change would consider fleeing, and the ones who fled would do so swiftly. They could even bring additional impacts to this place—after all, supporting Heaven’s Mandate wasn’t just about nurturing the owner’s growth.

It could go the other way around as well.

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