strokinit Chapter 15 Cultists
Chapter 15 Cultists
Lin Ye looked at Yan Yi and was momentarily stunned, as if he were seeing himself in a past life.
No wonder he developed such a resilient temperament.
He nodded secretly, considering that contradictory, gentle temperament and the fact that she had inherited martial arts skills.
They were probably from a traditional martial arts family, but something happened in their family that forced them to become resilient.
I wonder if there are any more people holding the reins above them. If not, I really don't know how much pressure they are under.
"Okay, good luck."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at the time: 18:12.
"That's enough for today, or we'll miss the bus," he said.
Yan Yi felt a little regretful upon hearing Lin Ye's words, and then suddenly looked up again.
"Senior, I have a driver's license, shall I give you a ride?"
Lin Ye stood up and waved his hand, "No need, I can go back by myself."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Yan Yi followed Lin Ye out of the private room, looking at his retreating figure with a hint of something unsaid.
What she really meant was that they could practice a little longer and there was no need to worry about not being able to get on the bus.
As Lin Ye walked out of the boxing gym, it was already dark, and the faint glow of the sunset in the distance was gradually being obscured by dark clouds.
Summon the monument and look at the unlock conditions: "Complete and smoothly play the entire 'Soul Whale Fist' set (incomplete)".
He clenched his fist slightly, feeling the energy throughout his body, and smiled.
As the monument disappeared, he slightly raised his eyes, his gaze gradually becoming sharp, as if he had rediscovered the feeling he had when he decided to challenge the Ozaki Eight.
"Beep—beep beep!"
A muffled whistle sounded from behind him. He turned around and looked at the boxing gym. A car with black and white stripes was parked in front of the gym.
Several people got out of the car and hurriedly entered the boxing gym.
"The police superintendent?"
Lin Ye looked puzzled. What were the police superintendents doing at the boxing gym?
After thinking about it, he didn't go back, but left directly.
......
In the evening, Lin Ye sat at his computer desk and put down the potted plant in his hand.
The main stem is like bamboo, and the top is a succulent shaped like a lotus flower. The whole body is black, and the texture is like dried paint.
Black bamboo lotus.
I just stopped by the flower market on my way, and I didn't expect to actually find it.
The price isn't expensive either; it's only thirty yuan including the pot and the plant.
The florist told me that this black bamboo lotus isn't considered a flower, nor is it considered a weed.
And most importantly, it doesn't taste good, so it's become so ubiquitous in the West that it's considered a bonus.
He rearranged the positions of the black bamboo lotus, then opened a search engine and entered the four characters "Golden Night Bat".
A moment later, a picture appeared.
It resembles a normal bat, with most of its body appearing black.
Only a thick ring of golden hair grows around the neck, like a lion's mane; this is known as the "golden mane".
See the description below.
"Golden-threaded Night Bat."
Originally from the Ryusei Islands north of Silur, it was later developed during the Age of Exploration and is now found throughout northern West Asia.
It is one of the largest known bats, with a wingspan of up to 70 cm.
They mostly inhabit caves, and their saliva contains a potent poison; a single drop can be fatal.
It is sought after because of its beautiful appearance and extremely high toxicity.
"The price is... 1800?"
Seeing the four-figure price tag, Lin Ye temporarily gave up his plan to buy one.
I closed the webpage and my gaze fell on "Elementary Potions Handbook".
You cannot read this now.
"I wonder if increasing intelligence will increase resistance while reading?"
"Mental and intellectual abilities should be related."
"Next time I get potential points, should I give it a try?"
Thinking of this, he shook his head; it was too extravagant.
There is no stable source of potential points yet. If there were, the priority would be to add points to the Soul Whale Fist.
One potential point can increase 100 experience points. With just one potential point, he can skip the first level and directly break through to the second level.
This is how to maximize profits.
In addition, there's the monthly salary of 18,000 after reaching the mastery level, and the advantage of gaining martial arts power for oneself.
In summary, developing martial arts is the optimal solution at the current stage.
Thinking of this, he took a piece of white paper and wrote a few lines on it.
[Martial Arts Training] The primary goal is to reach the first level of the Soul Whale Fist. The secondary goal is to reach the third level of the Soul Whale Fist, become a formal disciple of the martial arts school, and receive the disciple stipend (marked as important). [Low Danger Level]
[Potions] Currently, there is only one potion recipe. Further translations of the notes will be made as needed, prioritizing the translation of the complete recipe for the second potion. [Low Risk]
[Monument Achievement].....Pending, trigger mechanism unknown. [Danger Level Unknown]
[The Dark Realm] Information is scarce. Special "creatures" are known to exist, but the presence of unknown dangers is currently unknown. [High Danger Level]
[Secret Medicine] It has been confirmed that access can be obtained after the start of the school year. It's best to avoid any unforeseen complications and proceed cautiously. [Danger Level: Medium]
After writing this, he picked up the paper and examined it, seemingly lost in thought.
After a moment of silence, he picked up the alcohol lamp and lit it.
Looking at the white paper reduced to ashes, his gaze passed over the flames and landed on the leaves outside the window, his eyes calm.
......
The next day at noon, in single room 007, Lin Ye was slightly out of breath on a bench, sweat rolling down his upper body.
Yan Yi took the training clothes, put them on, and sat down.
Lin Ye looked over and asked, "When I left yesterday, I saw the police chief's men arrive. Do you know what they were doing there?"
Yan Yi wiped away her sweat and nodded slightly. "I heard that cultists from outside have entered the country."
Lin Ye raised an eyebrow slightly. Cultists?
Coast City is located in the Southern Province. As the name suggests, this province is on the border of the Lebanese Federation, and the provincial border is the border line.
Therefore, it's not uncommon to hear news about people illegally crossing the border.
Cult members have said similar things before, and the result was the dismantling of several strongholds, with executions broadcast live on provincial television stations, resulting in a physical mass of heads and rivers of blood.
"Let's continue. I feel the heat inside my body is almost as thick as two fingers. I estimate it will become a hotline tomorrow," he said.
With Yan Yi as his sparring partner, he improved rapidly, far surpassing his ability to train on his own.
Yan Yi raised her head slightly, somewhat envious. After a few seconds of silence, she stood up, her gaze resolute.
"Please, senior brother!"
......
As evening fell, Lin Ye left the boxing gym and headed towards the nearest bus stop.
Passing by Qingchi Terrace, the lake surface shimmered with orange-red spots under the setting sun, and a few wild ducks swam by, creating arc-shaped ripples.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on the old newsstand by the green pond.
"Recently, lawless individuals have entered the city. Residents are advised to be wary of strangers and stay away from unknown persons."
"Our company will make every effort to apprehend the fugitive and ensure public safety!"
— Coastal City Police Department Superintendent's Office.
Lin Ye frowned slightly as he read the news in the Coastal City Daily. It seemed that this matter involving cult members was quite serious.
While cult members entering the country have been mentioned in newspapers in the past, they were never described so directly as "outlaws".
They wouldn't use phrases like "all-out pursuit," but would only say, "We will apprehend him as soon as possible; please rest assured."
This shows that the police superintendent was not absolutely certain of resolving this cult incident.
But what puzzled him was that the police superintendent would actually come to the boxing gym for something like this.
If even the police superintendent can't solve a problem, or it's difficult for them to solve, how can a boxing gym solve it?
Was it just Whale Kill Boxing Gym, or did you contact all the boxing gyms in the city?
He tightened his clothes and hurried away.
......
In the evening, Lin Ye sat at his computer desk and casually watered the black bamboo lotus.
"Buzzing~~"
My phone vibrated slightly, and the screen turned on.
[Deltaño Merchant]: Boss, the deltaño you requested has been received. When would be a convenient time for you?
The message was followed by a picture of a linen bag the size of a human head, filled with tiny, sesame-seed-like grains.