Night's Nomenclature
Chapter 269: Trying New Containment Conditions

Countdown 24:00:00.

In the small house on Xingshu Road.

Qing Chen returned to his bedroom and lay down with difficulty. Metahumans' self-healing ability far exceeds that of ordinary people, and he didn't know how long it would take him to recover this time.

“Yi, are you there?” Qing Chen asked.

“I am,” Yi's voice came from the phone.

“You've seen many Knights, haven't you?” Qing Chen curiously asked: “Then, are you familiar with the Knight Cultivation system?”

“Familiar,” Yi answered directly: “The first Trials of Life and Death refines the muscles, the second Trials of Life and Death refines the fascia, the third Trials of Life and Death refines the bones, the fourth Trials of Life and Death refines the skin, the fifth Trials of Life and Death refines True Qi, the sixth Trials of Life and Death achieves True Qi mastery, the seventh enters the extraordinary realm and becomes a Demi-God.”

These seven stages correspond to the F, E, D, C, B, A, and S levels respectively. The corresponding Gene Lock after each level of Trials of Life and Death is different.

Finally, the human body is refined to perfection at C-Class, and then at B-Class, more mysterious True Qi begins to appear, and at A-Class, True Qi is perfected.

Qing Chen curiously asked: “How is True Qi perfection determined?”

“Natural permeation throughout the body,” Yi replied: “Which part of your body has Qi now?”

“Both forearms,” Qing Chen said: “When not in use, they shrink into the arm bones, and there is nothing else anywhere else.”

“Well, when True Qi is contained in all your bones, that's when it permeates the whole body. There will be a process of quantitative change to qualitative change,” Yi replied: “But you seem a little different, your order is all messed up, you actually have True Qi first...”

Qing Chen secretly pondered in his heart. According to the normal order, his next promotion should be to refine his bones.

By then, his bones shouldn't break so easily.

At least it would improve some anti-beat ability.

Yi asked: “By the way, the Trials of Life and Death are not actually in any particular order. So, next time, which Trials of Life and Death are you going to choose to break through?”

After careful consideration, Qing Chen answered: “Ultimate Trust.”

Yi seemed to hesitate for a moment: “This isn't considered the most difficult of all the challenges, but it's the most courageous.”

Having said this, she probably understood why Qing Chen chose “Ultimate Trust,” because this young man has never lacked courage.

Qing Chen didn't answer Yi, but looked at his wrist.

He carefully examined the branches of the Marionette.

Surprisingly, the branches had grown a full 3 meters at once.

You know, tonight, in order not to leave too many flaws, he only sacrificed a C-Class expert to see the Marionette's sacrifice situation.

The result was pleasantly surprising.

And it also made Qing Chen understand that Forbidden Artifacts prioritize quality over quantity.

It seems that C-Class is a threshold. From C-Class experts upwards, sacrificing each expert will greatly increase the Marionette.

In this way, controlling a second person is not a pipe dream.

However, Qing Chen felt heartache when he thought of this, because when he was in Forbidden Zone 002, he had killed Qing Huai and Cao Wei, and both of them were C-Class!

If he had known this containment rule at that time, wouldn't the Marionette's branches have already reached 10 meters?

Qing Chen felt that this heartache was even more intense than the pain in his body...

Wait, he suddenly thought of a problem. For the Forbidden Artifact ACE-019, the sacrifices required are differentiated: on the one hand, it's the soul, and on the other hand, it's the body.

Then, sometimes separating the body doesn't seem to require the target to die.

Thinking of this, Qing Chen took a pair of scissors from the drawer and went to Nangeng Chen's room.

Nangeng Chen was in the room, concentrating on online shopping, when he was pressed down by Qing Chen and a small tuft of hair was cut off.

Nangeng Chen was completely dumbfounded: “Chen, what are you doing?”

“Nothing, getting some hair for an experiment,” Qing Chen returned to his room.

Nangeng Chen was completely baffled: “Then why didn't you cut your own hair?”

At this time, Qing Chen put the tuft of hair in his hand by the Marionette's mouth, but the little snake remained motionless, as if it had no interest at all.

Yi sighed: “Since the Inner World gave birth to the Forbidden Artifact, you are probably the most open-minded person I've ever seen when testing containment conditions. Is your brain full of holes?”

Qing Chen angrily said: “How would I know without trying? The Forbidden Artifact ACE-005Da Fu is clearly an A-Class Forbidden Artifact, but it hasn't activated its second-stage form yet, it's because you haven't dared to try!”

“Alright,” Yi sighed.

Qing Chen began to negotiate with the Marionette: “Look, this is also human tissue. Although it's not as delicious as flesh and blood, we should pay attention to a balanced diet, right? A balanced diet ensures balanced nutrition!”

Yi: “This is the first time I've heard the term "balanced diet' used in this context...”

The transparent little snake of the Marionette suddenly moved, and Qing Chen's eyes lit up.

However, the snake didn't sacrifice the hair to ashes as imagined, but made a strange spitting motion at Qing Chen.

Qing Chen seemed to hear the snake's disdainful “he, tui!”

“Forget it if you don't eat it,” Qing Chen said dejectedly, the attempt to contain the conditions failed.

Yi said: “Fortunately, Nangeng Chen's hair is safe...and, I used to think you only disgusted your enemies, but you can even disgust a Forbidden Artifact. I've learned something.”

Qing Chen ignored her.

Tonight also had its gains, at least the sniper rifle's trial run worked better than expected.

If he were just an ordinary E-level Metahuman, he wouldn't have the ability to control the battlefield like this.

“Before becoming a true powerhouse, relying on the crystallization of human wisdom is the right way,” Qing Chen sighed.

He had heard Li Shutong say that in the Inner World, there are a group of cultivators who, in order to show their uniqueness and the status of mysterious sects, disdain to use modern weapons.

At that time, Qing Chen thought, isn't that stupid?

Li Shutong also agreed with Qing Chen's point of view. This teacher said: Even the savages in Fire Pit are beginning to keep up with the times and use technological products. I wonder if those cultivators have been stupid.

Qing Chen took off his shirt, and the purple fist mark on his chest was particularly obvious.

He really wanted to have a good sleep now, but he couldn't, because there were still patches to be applied.

In the Daybreak group chat.

Boss: “Tonight's events, I'm sure you've all heard some news, and those who live nearby may even have heard gunshots. Since everyone is in the same boat now, we still need to share information.”

Boss: “Tonight was the first declaration of war between our Daybreak organization and the Demon Stamp holders. I believe that many of you have been harassed and threatened by mysterious letters. Tonight, we heavily wounded them and won a complete victory.”

Little Duck: “Applause!”

Little Rich Woman: “Clap clap clap clap clap clap.”

Big Rich Man: “Clap clap clap clap clap clap.”

Qing Chen was speechless. Why are there even supporting actors?

The key is that Yi is also joining in the fun.

Boss: “Tonight, first of all, I would like to thank Little Duck, Liu Dezhu, Brave Little Ox, Not Afraid of Difficulties, and Glacial Eyes for their assistance. The plan originally didn't include Niu Niu and Not Afraid of Difficulties, but the two of them bravely rescued their companions, and this spirit is worth learning from others. As members of the same organization, we should help each other when facing difficulties in the future, otherwise the organization will lose its meaning.”

Boss: “Secondly, thanks to Liu Dezhu and Glacial Eyes for their support in the battle. Your brave performance in this battle is also worth learning from others. Without Glacial Eyes, I might have capsized in the gutter, and without Liu Dezhu, I might not have been able to escape smoothly.”

Glacial Eyes: “Boss, this is what I should do.”

Liu Dezhu: “Me too.”

Liu Dezhu was actually a little puzzled. It turned out that Glacial Eyes was also present tonight, but he didn't see him. So, who was in the safe passage, Glacial Eyes or the Boss?

At this time, Autumn Snow weakly asked: “Boss, it seems that I didn't help much tonight. Are there any places where I need to contribute later... I haven't done anything since joining the organization.”

Qing Chen thought for a moment. He knew that Jiang Xue felt a little uneasy. At this moment, everyone else is working hard, and those who haven't done anything will feel guilty.

Boss: “Autumn Snow, I need you to rent a three-person apartment in District 4 in your name after the next crossing, and then tell Liu Dezhu the house information and password.”

“Okay, okay,” Jiang Xue happily said: “I have money in the Inner World, I can rent a slightly better apartment for them!”

Little Rich Woman: “Sister Autumn Snow is truly beautiful and kind!”

Autumn Snow curiously asked: “Have you seen me?”

Jiang Xue's subtext: Otherwise, how would you know what I look like?

Little Rich Woman quickly said: “I haven't seen you, but anyone named Autumn Snow must be beautiful.”

Autumn Snow was a little embarrassed: “So that's how it is, but you'll be disappointed, my appearance is very ordinary.”

Qing Chen laughed. If Jiang Xue's appearance is ordinary, then the vast majority of women in this world are failing.

But he was even happier that Xiao Tongyun almost blew her cover!

For some reason, Qing Chen felt that he was constantly waiting for the moment when Xiao Tongyun would be publicly humiliated. It was so exciting.

At this moment, Grandma and Grandpa have returned to Zheng City, and Li Tongyun, who was sleeping alone in the guest room, was sweating profusely.

She realized what it meant to talk too much.

Qing Chen saw that there was nothing else in the group chat.

Boss: “Meeting adjourned.”

Little Duck: “Implement the spirit of the meeting!”

Little Rich Woman: “Implement the spirit of the meeting!”

Big Rich Man: “Implement...”

The Daybreak group's three supporting actors did their duty diligently.

In the morning, Hu Xiaoniu knocked on the door of Qing Chen's house.

Qing Chen got up with difficulty. His injuries were worse today. He could have rested for a day, but he finally gave up.

The Daybreak group had just started, everything was getting better, and the rhythm couldn't be interrupted by him.

He changed into his sportswear and went out, but saw that the world outside the corridor was already covered with snow.

Overnight, the world turned white.

Hu Xiaoniu said energetically: “Since starting morning runs, not only have I not felt tired, but I feel much better.”

“That's good news,” Qing Chen nodded.

Hu Xiaoniu smiled: “Qing Chen, let me lead the run today, Nangeng Chen tomorrow, and Zhang Tianzhen the day after tomorrow.”

“Why?” Qing Chen was a little curious.

Hu Xiaoniu thought for a moment and said: “If I didn't know you were injured, I could have peace of mind to always have you help break the wind, but now I know, as your companions, we also want to share the burden until your injury heals.”

Zhang Tianzhen also said: “Qing Chen, this is the meaning of being companions, right? We can't always let you take the lead. When a wolf pack travels across the snowfield, only by constantly changing the leader can the wolf pack go further.”

Qing Chen was silent for a moment, then smiled: “Okay, let Little Niu break the wind today.”

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