CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55: LIFE GHOST·MINGCHI VORTEX

Inside the ward.

The moment Fang Qingyu opened his eyes.

A flash of white lightning seemed to pass through the depths of his pupils.

He slowly spread out his hand, with an indistinct invisible vortex swirling around his fingertips.

Though its shape was unseen, it subtly produced ripples in the air.

Just like the heatwaves on the roads during a hot summer.

Fang Qingyu activated the Dragon and Tiger Force.

Suddenly, two thunderous roars exploded by his ears.

A powerful dragon’s roar came from the left ear, and a fierce tiger’s roar reverberated from the right ear.

The two sound waves clashed inside his skull, making Fang Qingyu’s head tingle, but merging into a clear stream at his dantian’s Qi core.

Looking down, golden and silver fine lines ran beneath the skin of his arms.

"Is this... the Dragon and Tiger Force?"

Fang Qingyu casually picked up the stainless steel kettle by his bedside, slightly exerting force with his fingers, leaving clear imprints as if it were dough.

He was somewhat stunned by this scene.

How much power had the Dragon and Tiger Force enhanced in him!!?

Then he got off the bed.

Standing on the ground.

The Qi core at his dantian trembled slightly, a stream of air spreading along his spine to his limbs and bones.

He could clearly feel every bone as if they were reforged like dark iron, with muscle fibers twisting like steel wires beneath the skin.

He wasn’t sure if it was an illusion.

Fang Qingyu picked up the fruit knife beside him, slowly approaching the invisible force on the surface of his skin.

But it stopped...

Even with a little force, it was still blocked by the force.

Tsk tsk.

This force... is completely different from what he imagined.

It seems more like a Qi, transforming the invisible power within the body into another form of tangible force.

No wonder it is said the Observation Method is the start of entering the Extraordinary.

If he were to fight the Crystal Body Believers again now,

Fang Qingyu thought he could beat them so badly.

However, so many Divine Cultists liked to snatch Life Ghosts.

There should still be opportunities in the future.

He changed into his clothes.

After saying a word to the hospital staff, he bid a complete farewell to this place where he had been kept for a few days.

It’s just that...

Why is it still raining?

Fang Qingyu opened the umbrella with a bit of helplessness.

Walking to the roadside.

His car had already been arranged ahead by Old Qiao to be brought over.

He got into the car.

After starting it, Fang Qingyu first drove to Rui Mansion.

In the past few days of injury,

he originally thought that Lin Wanqing might dismiss him.

Unexpectedly, she was unexpectedly amenable.

Willing to give Fang Qingyu leave until he recovered.

He naturally accepted with joy.

Saves him from having to find another bodyguard job after recovery.

Parking the car at Rui Mansion,

Fang Qingyu attended a class with Lin Wanqing.

Though this time he didn’t encounter those two in the classroom.

An uneventful afternoon.

The activation progress reached 35%.

It was almost like a free gift.

Then Fang Qingyu drove to another community.

He had already contacted Master Zhang beforehand.

Running with him to two places, working until 8 PM.

[Your Professional Basic Skills "Resilience" experience +55]

A few more days and it should max out.

"I’m off, Master Zhang."

After bidding farewell, Fang Qingyu took advantage of the night to drive to the bar.

The neon lights blurred into specks in the rain.

Pedestrians on the roadside were laughing and chatting under umbrellas along the bustling street.

They were completely unaware of the undercurrents beneath this peaceful world.

Fang Qingyu parked the car by the alley, feeling a bit speechless as he saw two people exercising nearby.

Pushing open the back door.

He walked straight into the office.

"Qingzi is here."

Old Qiao showed clear joy upon seeing Fang Qingyu.

Since that night when he fiercely fought Yuanze and left him crippled, everyone’s attitude had changed again.

If during the first Life Ghost hunt, they placed Fang Qingyu on the same level...

Now, they unconsciously showed respect.

The Martial Artist Realm.

Strength is paramount.

Moreover, Fang Qingyu was at a disadvantage in strength.

He went head-to-head and shattered Yuanze alive...

A madman replaced the exploding truck.

Becoming Fang Qingyu’s new nickname.

Though he himself wasn’t fond of it.

"Sorry, kept you waiting."

Fang Qingyu nodded to a few people, greeting them.

"It’s fine, no big problem."

"Since everyone’s here, let’s start tonight’s patrol. Qingzi, are you okay by yourself?"

Old Qiao pulled out a map, starting to divide the areas.

"No problem, I’ve grasped the Observation Method."

"Great!!"

Old Qiao’s morale increased at this sight.

Adding more confidence to tonight’s operation.

"Then let’s set out!"

Everyone surged towards the back door.

Vajra was the first to come out, whistling at the two in the alley.

"Bro, want me to light you a lamp?"

Seeing the two hastily put on their pants, everyone couldn’t help but laugh when they came out.

"Stop messing around, let’s go."

Fang Qingyu got into the car alone, put on his radio, and placed the ’coffin’ and sword case on the passenger seat.

Headed to the area he had to guard.

Purple Flower Street.

As one of the earliest developed areas in Qingjian City, the buildings are now somewhat old.

However, recently the Purple Flower River succeeded in gaining heritage status.

There are still quite a few tourists coming to take boat tours and stroll through Flower Street.

Wisteria blossoms scattered along the streets in the evening breeze, a beautiful sight.

Fang Qingyu, carrying the sword case, stood by a roadside stall for more than an hour...

Only then did he feel a sense of fullness.

Originally thought tonight would be another fruitless day.

The radio suddenly transmitted a voice.

"200 meters upstream from the Xianglong Snack Shop on Purple Flower Street, there’s a Life Ghost fluctuation in the center of the Purple Flower River!!"

Fang Qingyu was puzzled for a moment but promptly replied acknowledgment.

Then turned and ran towards the location.

Not too far away.

About a kilometer or so.

But it was in the river.

Fang Qingyu still needed to figure out how to get into the water...

And disappear suddenly on the river without drawing attention from pedestrians on both sides.

Fortunately, this task didn’t have to be done by him alone.

When he arrived at the stated location.

Someone was already waiting by the side.

This was the result of the Commerce Association’s investment in manpower and resources.

It was really not feasible for just one person alone.

Once Fang Qingyu boarded the boat and made an OK gesture.

People responding from both sides jointly pulled a curtain across the river surface, depicting various glowing colors and patterns.

The Purple Flower River was not naturally wide.

A few meters distance was instantly covered by the curtain.

Fang Qingyu was also under the curtain.

Didn’t draw any attention, quietly vanished.

Hoo...

Experiencing moving from a bustling city to a soundless world yet again.

Fang Qingyu remained vigilant of his surroundings.

While reporting on the radio.

"No sign of the Life Ghost yet, I’m getting ashore from the river for now."

"Received, I’ll be there in 12 minutes."

"I’m 12 minutes out."

"I’m 5 minutes away."

After each team member reported their status point.

"Received," replied Fang Qingyu, turning into the spot.

Then swiftly headed towards the location.

It was not far.

About a kilometer at most.

But getting into the river was the problem.

He had to figure out how to do that without drawing the attention of people on both sides.

But once on the boat, he signaled on his radio making an OK gesture.

People on either side strung up a curtain over the river, painted with various patterns, which effectively concealed the scene.

Nobody noticed, quietly fading away.

"Sss..."

Three thick wrist-sized vines broke through the quiet river’s surface.

The vines exuded a black liquid, and as it dripped on the riverbank’s stones, a pungent white smoke rose.

"Snapping sound–"

A black name.

Life Ghost · Ming Tooth Vortex slowly emerged from the river.