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Chapter 417: 414 Lin Jianying's experience

Chapter 417: 414 Lin Jianying’s experience

Dudu’s death, along with Yukawa Ryuzo’s memories, made Lu Wu realize he was caught up in a tremendous vortex.

Unbeknownst to him, several forces were gambling over him.

His current situation was certainly very dangerous.

But Lu Wu disregarded this danger.

Because he suddenly understood that in this world, death seemed reversible.

His mother was one example.

With a Gate Fragment, he should have the power to resurrect Dudu.

Thinking this, Lu Wu temporarily ignored all other chaotic matters.

What he wanted to know now was whether Dudu could still be saved or not.

“Right, the Gate can resurrect Dudu, can’t it?”

Lu Wu looked at Lin Jianying’s Gate Fragment, full of anticipation.

“Mm!” Lin Jianying nodded slightly: “In theory, the Gate Fragment indeed possesses the ability to resurrect Dudu, but you need a refined Gate Fragment.

And it must be one that hasn’t been used before.”

“What do you mean?”

“There are two types of Gate Fragments: those that have been discovered but not refined and those that have not been discovered nor refined.

The unrefined fragments don’t have the wish-granting function.

They only have some attached features, and extracting its power is something ordinary people can’t do.

To truly possess a piece of the Gate Fragment, one must figure out a way to refine it.

Only a fully refined fragment has the wish-granting ability, and the fragment’s power can be smoothly utilized.

Moreover, after being used once, the fragment reverts to its original state and needs to be refined again.”

“Is using a Gate Fragment this troublesome?” Lu Wu was unsatisfied. Couldn’t they find one that could instantly resurrect Dudu?

Regarding the resurrection of Dudu, Lu Wu truly couldn’t wait a moment longer.

But remembering how his family’s old man had some difficulty resurrecting his mother, Lu Wu could only patiently ask: “How do you refine this thing?”

“The only known method so far is to place it into the Energy Space and continuously flush it with energy.

It’s an extremely time-consuming process.

Typically, it takes decades or even hundreds of years to successfully refine a fragment.

Additionally, during the refinement process, specific emotional fluctuations or performing certain special actions can speed up the refinement.

Some do it through killing,

others through saving people, and others by…”

Lin Jianying paused, glanced at Lu Wu and then said: “Some do it through falling in love!”

Lu Wu knew who he was referring to, but he didn’t want to pay attention to it.

“What else? There aren’t any restrictions on its use after refinement, are there?”

“The Gate Fragment is, after all, just a fragment; it’s not omnipotent and can’t grant every wish.

Some desires that exceed its limit might not be fulfilled.

The matter of resurrection is not trivial; ordinary fragments might not be capable of accomplishing it.”

“So, you’re saying there is indeed hope that it can be done, right?”

Hearing this, Lu Wu’s heart settled down slightly.

“As long as there’s hope for resurrection, that’s good.

As long as resurrection is possible, that’s good!”

Immediately, Lu Wu’s brows furrowed again. He had already begun to ponder where to find the fragment that could resurrect Dudu.

“How much longer will it take to complete the refinement of this fragment?”

“After it’s refined, will it be able to resurrect Dudu?”

“This piece will probably take another decade or so, and because the fragment is too small, I doubt it can resurrect Dudu,” Lin Jianying replied, looking down.

Lu Wu glanced at the small fragment and indeed felt that it seemed quite uncertain.

“Right, what about the fragment that Dudu used before? If that one is refined, it should have the power to resurrect Dudu, shouldn’t it?”

Lu Wu immediately focused his attention on that fragment.

The completeness of Dudu’s fragment was much higher than the one in Lin Jianying’s hands, and its quality was better as well.

By relying on it, Dudu had almost taken down Elder Mountain.

Once its refinement was completed, it should have the power to resurrect Dudu, right?

“Yes!

But that fragment has now disappeared; it’s hard to say whether it’s still in Elder Mountain or has been taken back by Tie Xiong.”

“Couldn’t we just find it and be done with it?”

Lu Wu was full of drive when it came to this matter.

No matter what lay ahead, no one could stop him from resurrecting Dudu.

Meanwhile, Pismi, who was quite active to the side, interjected, “That’s not the point right now, bro. Isn’t it too soon for you to be reviving Lady Pang?”

“Hmm?”

Lu Wu raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the person across from him, making his presence felt once more.

Pismi shuddered under Lu Wu’s gaze, but he still mustered the courage to continue, “Bro, whether it’s Lady Pang’s matter or the consciousness that appeared in your body before, it all suggests that you’re being targeted.

Shouldn’t you prioritize resolving this issue first?

If this problem isn’t solved, even if you revive Lady Pang, she’ll still have to face these dangers, won’t she?

Bro, I think we should hide away, avoiding everyone’s eyes.

We can grow stronger in secret, thoroughly investigate everything, and then strike down these bastards with a thunderous move.

After that, you can save Lady Pang and find a beautiful, secluded place to live out your days together, or you could just take over the world; wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

“Also, when it comes to investigation, I do have some skills in this area.”

Pismi was getting more and more obsequious, inching closer and closer to Lu Wu.

“I not only have a mobile network for collecting information but also possess a certain authority of the ‘Eye of Truth.’ Just tell me what you need, and I guarantee to complete it perfectly for you.”

He was practically ready to run over and cling to Lu Wu’s thigh.

To be fair, his suggestion was somewhat viable; at least it sounded plausible.

Clearly, Pismi was seriously thinking on behalf of Lu Wu, but in actuality, he was also considering his own safety.

After all, his life was still firmly in Lu Wu’s hands. If he didn’t quickly show his loyalty and demonstrate his usefulness, what would he do if Lu Wu casually disposed of him later?

He didn’t want to end up like those two beside him.

Standing there like a wooden stake, all they could do was use their ears to eavesdrop and nothing else.

Being so passive, they definitely wouldn’t end up well.

Lu Wu would surely extinguish them, but someone like him, Pismi, who was capable and adept at seeking opportunities, might just survive until the end.

And look, Lu Wu’s gaze towards him had changed.

Especially after understanding what the “Eye of Truth” was, Lu Wu seemed to regard him with new respect.

“So it turns out you do have something of worth. Not bad at all!”

With that, Lu Wu turned his head to look at Eliya and Wang Yase: “What about you two? What can you do to help me?”

When Lu Wu asked this question, the atmosphere instantly became somewhat tense.

Eliya and Wang Yase’s brows were tightly furrowed, while Pismi’s emotions were somewhat complex. She felt fortunate for her own cleverness yet was also somewhat worried for the other two.

“Looks like you guys can’t be of any help to me, huh?”

Lu Wu looked at them as they remained silent for a long time, raising an eyebrow slightly.

His words once again brought tension and stillness to the atmosphere. Pismi even hesitated, considering whether to plead for mercy on behalf of the two men.

Before she could make up her mind, Lu Wu casually waved his hand: “If you’re no help to me, then off you go, do whatever you were doing!”

“What the hell?”

Pismi was stunned.

“Ah, I was planning on letting all three of you go, but since you’re so useful, you can stay with me for a while.

Let these two useless ones go first!”

As soon as Lu Wu said this, Pismi’s facial expression twisted.

Damn it, after all the efforts to show her importance, did she just end up showcasing herself?

Watching the two being dismissed by Lu Wu, Pismi was filled with envious pain and shamelessly said, “Big brother, why don’t you let me go too? I can work remotely.”

“No way, it’s more convenient to have someone like you by my side!”

Lu Wu refused without hesitation.

Pismi’s face was the picture of utter despair.

Done for, seriously done for, ruined!

…

After Lu Wu sent Eliya and Wang Yase away,

He swiftly grabbed Pismi by the neck and with a flick of his hand, precisely injected a Sword Intent into Pismi’s Energy Space.

This move was identical to the way Ibaraki Gangyan had controlled him before.

After subduing her, Lu Wu knocked Pismi out, and then his gaze once again fell on Lin Jianying.

His arms crossed over his chest.

“Spill it.”

“What do you want to know?”

“Start from after you died. Tell me, how did you come back to life?

What have you been through during this time?

Also, everything you know about Dudu’s recent situation, as well as the role you’ve played in it.”

Lu Wu asked these questions with a subtle chill that continually wrapped around Lin Jianying.

This made Lin Jianying realize.

Now, the moment to decide his fate had arrived.

If there was any part of his answer that Lu Wu found suspicious, Lu Wu would definitely not let him off.

Dudu’s death had caused a significant change in Lu Wu’s psyche.

He now trusted no one, including Lin Jianying!

Realizing this, Lin Jianying lowered his head even further and slowly began to divulge everything Lu Wu wanted to know.

Beginning with his own death, he spoke for over an hour until the present.

According to Lin Jianying, after being betrayed by Wu Yong and his family, he didn’t die; someone saved him.

He was unclear about who exactly had saved him.

When he woke up, he was no longer in the Demon Cave Secret Realm.

Soon after, the memories belonging to Kong Yi in his mind suddenly revived, and somewhere an elusive voice was guiding him to a place.

At that time, after going through betrayal and resurrection and not being able to go back to Lu Wu, Lin Jianying was in a state of confusion and emptiness, so he subconsciously followed that voice.

Then, he found a Secret Realm, and in that Secret Realm, Lin Jianying discovered a Fragment like the one he had produced.

Although trapped in that Secret Realm, the power the fragment bestowed upon him upon acquisition allowed his Power to advance leaps and bounds, reaching Epic Level within just one year.

Afterward, the Secret Realm he was in shattered, and he was randomly transmitted out.

He happened to be teleported into a base of the Zero Organization, and his sudden appearance led to the Zero Organization’s people ambushing him. He fought back, killing the leader, and then he became the Fifth Envoy of the Zero Organization.

Later, when he heard that Lu Wu had been killed by the Fourth Envoy, Feng Xiu, he made plans to get close to Feng Xiu in order to kill him and avenge Lu Wu.

But shortly after he got close to Feng Xiu, he received news from Feng Xiu that Lu Wu was still alive.

After that came the disruption of Feng Xiu’s ceremony by Lu Wu.

And then the situation at Jiangnan University.

“So you’re saying, my smooth sabotage of Feng Xiu’s ceremony was thanks to your efforts from behind the scenes?”

“Yes!”

“And back to Dudu, how did you find out that her Gate Fragment was given by Tie Xiong?”

“When Feng Xiu and I came to Jiangnan, Tie Xiong came out to meet us once, revealing his identity as the Third Messenger.

He also mentioned that the fragment was indeed from him.”

“What was his purpose? Why did he do that?”

“He didn’t explicitly state it, but the implications felt related to the leader.

Also, I’ve seen Dudu once, trying to stop her, but it was to no avail. She was very determined.

She said she had her reasons for having to do so.

As for what the reasons were, she didn’t say. She only mentioned that she wouldn’t live much longer even without doing this.

Then I conducted an investigation into this matter, but couldn’t unearth any clues. It just felt to me like it was related to Zhang Yunyi.

Then you know what happened next.

Dudu first erupted at Jiangnan University, then ascended Elder Mountain…”

Lin Jianying relayed everything in one breath.

After hearing this, Lu Wu narrowed his eyes, remaining silent as if pondering something.

He didn’t believe a word of Lin Jianying’s story.

He didn’t trust anyone now.

He was simply collecting all these words as intelligence.

Then, he would combine this intelligence with what he knew to analyze and verify the truth of Lin Jianying’s words.

After a round of verification, Lu Wu could somewhat confirm that it seemed true except for one detail, which was Lin Jianying’s claim about his identity as the Fifth Messenger.

When he disrupted Feng Xiu’s ceremony, it had indeed felt unusually smooth.

If it was true that Lin Jianying had assisted behind the scenes, then it would make sense.

However, even so, Lu Wu did not fully trust him.

After much deliberation, Lu Wu looked up at Lin Jianying: “So, you can contact Feng Xiu now?”

“I can!”

Lin Jianying nodded.

“Then bring him to me!

It’s time to settle my grievances with him.”

Lin Jianying was not surprised by Lu Wu’s request and showed no intention to refuse, nodding immediately.

“Alright!”

Subsequently, right in front of Lu Wu, Lin Jianying used the communication tool of the Zero Organization to get in touch with Feng Xiu, learning his current whereabouts…

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