Soul Trigger

Chapter 97 Delivery
Blink Hotel.

With the operator credentials of Shanjie, Ji Li entered the Shanjie Spirit Prison. Layers of spiritual essence slowly wrapped him up, revealing another appearance.

What is different from the deserted hall in the past is that today there are people coming and going here. If you use the soul trigger for sensing, you can still touch many existences with soul trigger warning dangers.

There was even a high-risk person among them. Ji Li briefly fired the soul trigger and then put it away.

Activating the Soul Trigger to look at others in a place like this would attract hatred. He saw that there were many people here today, so it would be appropriate to take a closer look to help him judge the situation.

This is the first time that so many people have appeared on Flash Street since the demise of the Red Whip Society. Obviously, something has happened.

Today he still used the appearance of cognitive camouflage. After all, his real appearance was relatively young, which could slightly block the eyes with ulterior motives.

But before entering the elevator, he saw an unexpected but not too unexpected figure:

Qin.

She was wearing a golden backless dress today, and long golden earrings with triple tassels on her elf ears, which matched her silky blonde hair very well.

This outfit concealed the extreme temptation of her voluptuous figure, and replaced it with a strong sense of nobility, just like the dress of a noble lady.

Of course, it is also appropriate to say that it has the flavor of a socialite.

At this moment, she had an indifferent expression on her face, holding a small bag with her shiny long nails, and her high heels and black stockings tapping on the ground.

In addition to the two beautiful subordinates behind him, there was also a young man with his subordinates.

The young man was wearing a badge that indicated he was also a member of the Shanjie cadre, and was chatting with someone quite attentively.

But Heqin barely spoke the entire time, and didn't even bother to look at him, but the man still persevered and followed her into the elevator.

Ji Li had no intention of going up to say hello, he just glanced at her from a distance. Only when the elevator was closing did he meet Qin's eyes as she turned around.

The latter was stunned for a moment, then gave him a sweet and charming smile, which was then hidden by the closing elevator door.

……

A few minutes later, Ji Li arrived at the floor where Feilin was.

This floor was not the first floor where film was encountered. Decorations everywhere were mainly black with gold edges. Even the walls were not decorated with lamps, but white wax pillars.

Ji Li came to a door that was taller and heavier than normal, obviously prepared for Feilin's unusual height.

He was about to knock when the door opened from the inside.

A mirror-smooth helmet, a neat and new black suit, black gloves, and a black leather briefcase.

Magic mirror.

As Ji Li took a step back, he first looked at his crotch.

Looks like it's time to change pants.

"The famous film witch is recruiting new people again?"

He looked at Ji Li and stopped as he was about to leave:
"...Ah, you are the new person registered under her name..."

"black goat?"

He tilted his head, read the name word by word, and then continued to talk to himself:

"But why would she suddenly accept a new person when she hasn't hired anyone for a year..."

In an instant, the soul trigger sent a warning of danger, and Ji Li instantly turned into an evil spirit and retreated to the back.

"There must be something special about you."

Noise and double images shone and flickered at the place where he was just now, making a harsh sound and exploding in an instant.

The magic mirror slowly lowered its palm:

"So it's the Splitter..."

Ji Li narrowed his eyes.

He could feel a threatening spiritual pressure spreading out the moment the other party made a probing move.

"It's really interesting that you can move despite my spiritual pressure..."

The magic mirror raised a hand:
"Would you like to follow me?"

Ji Li didn't move or speak, just looked at him silently, and his posture even relaxed a little -

This spiritual pressure did make his soul trigger threatening.

It's just that "it can still move"...

Ji Li had never felt the feeling of "unable to move" on anyone before.

What he was more curious about was one thing, whether it was a test or he was going crazy, why did this guy attack him at the door of his contact person?
"You're not going to talk? It will only take less than a month for you to become a master and a formal member of Flash Street. I'm really not interested..."

"He's not interested."

Click!

Along with the sound of film in the house, it seemed as if a camera shutter was pressed.

Just as Ji Li thought, Feilin would never give this guy a good face.

In an instant, the body of the magic mirror and everything around him fell into a blur of black and white.

At the same time, his movements became extremely slow, so slow that he was almost frozen in place.

"You shouldn't have attacked my people casually."

The magic mirror's body flickered with double images, which seemed to be the visual manifestation of his abilities.

But the crazy flashing lasted for several seconds and did not allow him to break out of his slow state.

Snapped!
There was a snap of fingers from inside, and the magic mirror's suit decayed at an extremely fast speed, and the flesh and bones inside were shrunken.

In less than a second, he turned into a skeleton wearing a mirrored helmet and fell to the ground and shattered.

Ji Li's eyes were a little dazed.

Let’s not talk about how the magic mirror was destroyed in an instant.

This was the first time he saw Filin take action. Was it time going backwards... or was it a spatial property?

Or is it both?
He wasn't sure, but this form of expression did seem to be manipulating time.

Is this also the power of spiritual essence?

Although he has been in this world for some time, he always seems to be able to bring him various surprises.

It’s fine that she’s a spider-legged nympho elf who is born with aphrodisiac body and can self-catalyze and self-digest.

The next to arrive is the big thunder from the time domain?

He digested the information in front of him, and some uncertain ideas in his mind were finalized at this moment.

"Go to hell with your avatar, the warning ends here."

"Black Goat, please come in."

As Filin's voice came from inside, the door slowly opened.

Ji Li always felt that Da Lei was a little too good to him.

Because if it were him, he would at most drive away the mercenaries under his opponent's command who provoked him to this extent. To be honest, it was quite extreme for him to do this.

Even if it's just the word "incarnation".

Recent events always make Ji Li a little sensitive.

These people who have a little status and strength will always create various chemical reactions due to the strength of their own souls, causing things to develop in a direction he did not expect.

He thought about canceling the transformation, then stepped over the shattered mirror helmet on the ground and walked in.

Inside was a long corridor. A figure came in front of him and gestured for him to move forward.

It was a puppet maid.

Reflected by the dense candlelight, nearly transparent threads can be seen extending upward to the zenith.

There is a huge rotating axis there, rotating slowly like a planet.

In front of him was a magnificent hall with a black and gold background. The space was much larger than Ji Li had imagined.

Philin was sitting in a corner of the hall, where there was a small tea table.

She was still dressed the same as when they first met, in a starry gown, a blindfold, and pale knuckles sewn together with silk thread.

Of course, there is also Da Lei.

"Please take a seat. Because the chef is out of service, the only thing here today is the black tea I made. I hope you will be satisfied."

Feilin asked a puppet maid to pull Ji Li to sit opposite him as if he was entertaining a guest.

Chef...meaning the chef puppet?

He took the cup of tea handed to him by the puppet maid.

It may also include the identities of tea artist and beverage chef.

The black tea smells fragrant, but Ji Li actually doesn't like drinking tea.

But considering that this cup of tea was brewed personally by a being involved in the fields of time and space, Ji Li was still willing to give it a try.

He took a look at it and thought it looked pretty good and smelled pretty good, so he took a sip.

Ji Li's face turned green instantly.

As a sharp gaze came from the opposite side, Ji Li's mouth twitched and he chose to swallow the unknown liquid which might be black tea.

"how do you feel?"

"...It tastes great. The more I drink, the more I want to drink..."

"Really?!" Da Lei clapped his hands happily, without any trace of the cold tone he had when he killed the magic mirror in an instant.

"I've always wanted to try it, but I just won't drink Black Box."

Ji Li did not comment.

The person in the black box was the head maid who had a very sweet voice in Ji Li's impression. The two of them had only spoken on the phone so far. Ji Li glanced around but did not see her.

"There are quite a lot of people walking around the streets today, and there seems to be some situation recently. Did something happen?" Ji Li asked.

Feilin put down the teacup, making a crisp sound:

"There may be some changes in Aurora City recently. The things behind the Red Whip Society are not simple."

"And when it comes to handling the Red Whip Society's legacy, there has been some friction between Flash Street and the Special Management Bureau."

She said, using the guiding tone that Ji Li was familiar with:

"According to your judgment, who wins?"

Ji Li blurted out: "You win."

Feilin was stunned for a moment, then smiled happily:

"This is an unexpected answer... You're really sweet and smart." "You've been gone for so long, I guess you've participated in this and gained something." Ji Li habitually picked up something beside him -

When I am more relaxed, I will habitually grab something, especially after coming into this world.

While studying the engraving, with the cat and mouse beside him and eating iced fruit in his hands.

But when he realized that what he was holding was a teacup, he immediately wanted to put it back.

That fatal feeling of being stared at came again, as did the faceless puppet maid standing beside him, who could see the tea in the cup clearly.

The corners of Ji Li's mouth twitched again, and under the gaze of the faceless maid, he took a sip seriously.

The feeling of being watched gradually disappeared.

I can’t go on like this…if I drink another sip, I might vomit right there.

And this body's stomach is already protesting...

Ji Li mobilized his spiritual essence to suppress the severe discomfort in his body.

"You are right, I did get some of what I wanted..."

"But in terms of the situation, Flash Street won."

"In the future, the cooperation between Shanjie and the Special Management Bureau will be closer, but because Shanjie has some advantages, some special situations may arise."

Ji Li said: "Will the local government have no objections?"

According to Ji Li's understanding, in this world, at least in Silla, the city hall has special awakened politicians who are responsible for mediating the forces of the Reflection Walker world.

It will also involve the issue of the direct jurisdiction of the Special Management Bureau.

"They have nothing to say now."

Looking at the smile on Feilin's face, Ji Li understood——

Aurora City's street influence has spread to politicians.

It seems that the local government of Silla is indeed not good enough.

"So there are some special arrangements here on Flash Street, and that's what I wanted to tell you about."

"But before that...how is the situation at Aries Academy?"

Feilin picked up the teacup and gestured to the cup on Ji Li's table with his eyes.

Come again...

The corners of his mouth twitched and he stood up:
"Don't worry about the commission yet...Have you ever drunk tea or wine?"

……

After a moment, Filin looked at the triangular cup in his hand with some surprise.

The wine inside was of a gradient ochre color and had a strong tea aroma.

"It smells like tea, but tastes like wine, with a hint of fruit in the aftertaste... What is this wine called?"

"Hybrid, I'm so glad you like it."

Yes, because I can finally get rid of this damn black tea.

"Mixed" is a special drink on the World Tree Casino Satellite, with the aroma of tea, the stimulation of wine, and a fruity aftertaste.

"I didn't expect you had such a skill."

Filin took small sips, obviously very happy.

"Speaking of which... I heard recently that there is a kind of wine that is very popular in the underground club. It seems to be called... Soul-Separation Soup?"

Ji Li's gaze froze, and he looked at the other person inexplicably:

"You want to try it?"

"Let me first talk about the situation at Aries College."

Filin was not in a hurry. He held the wine glass and savored it slowly.

……

The situation in the basement of Aries College was a little sensitive to Ji Li.

The ruins obviously held a terrible secret, but risks often came with rewards, and he was still studying the large version of the spiritual circuit.

Ji Li had imagined many possible developments for this matter, and wondered whether he should tell Feilin the truth.

The best outcome he envisioned was to tell Film the whole story and then get the Personality Shadow Burst Device for unlimited use.

With this major discovery, we can also get more benefits from Da Lei.

But things may not be that simple.

On the surface, he obtained the Lingbao Prison after the Ice Prison incident, and then entered the Lingbao Prison cluster using the spiritual circuit developed by Li Zhanxiang himself, and thus found the remains of the Flesh and Blood Gate.

However, the existence of the Ascension Protocol and the curse of the other world makes it impossible for the details to withstand the scrutiny of normal soul psychology logic.

Especially in front of an awakener of Filin's level.

After witnessing Filin's ability to manipulate time and space and easily getting rid of the magic mirror, Ji Li was even more convinced:

Can't take that risk.

So in the end he chose a compromise:

The matter of seizing the Soul Prison was hidden, and the focus of the "Ice Prison" was concentrated on the Soul Eaters, and finally turned to the traces of the fragments of pollutants in the inner world.

As for the evidence, it was a fragment obtained from the outermost part of the ruins that was tainted with the aura of the other world.

The process naturally seemed more dangerous when described by Ji Li.

With his rich experience, he skipped the risky sections and only talked about the key points that he wanted the other party to understand. It cannot be said to be perfect, but at least he achieved a perfect logical closed loop.

After listening to this, Feilin quietly drank a sip of "Mixed", then looked at the fragments handed over by Ji Li in silence for a while, surprisingly, he did not continue the topic:

"Aurora City will soon see changes. Have you decided where to go next?"

She still wants to recruit me?

“How are your benefits here?”

Filin was visibly stunned for a moment, then smiled:

"You knew what I was going to say before I even opened my mouth. Why did you agree so readily this time?"

“I’ve seen what I need to see.”

"So you believe in your own judgment?" Feilin said.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

I said before that I would think about it because I didn’t know enough about this world.

But it's different now.

More and more people and forces appeared, and even dead disciples like Monsa appeared in front of Ji Li.

He may be able to get away with it this time with his 300-year-old soul, but that may not be the case next time.

Find a big tree to provide shade, it will block the thunder when wind comes and cover the thunder when water comes.

In addition to strength, based on the conversation between Magic Mirror and Qin that night:

The two people's fear and even slight fear of Filin were obvious between the lines.

This means that Film's status to Flash Street is much higher than what he originally imagined.

So Ji Li naturally stopped being pretentious.

"very good."

Feilin nodded: "You have done a great job on this commission."

"But you haven't found the ultimate source of the leak. But I'm not surprised. You've already exceeded my expectations by dealing with the Soul Eater."

Ji Li paused, and a thought arose from the bottom of his heart:

"Do you know what's under Aries College?"

Film smiled mysteriously:
"That's not something you can understand now."

Sure enough...Ji Li understood.

She knew from the beginning what was beneath Aries College...so she didn't think she could complete the task from the beginning.

From this perspective, if I really want to exchange the secrets of the ruins for a huge reward, then something will really go wrong.

"Since you failed to find out the reason, I naturally cannot give you the final reward. But this situation is also within my expectations, so..."

She held out her stitched knuckles, with a weird gothic aesthetic:
"Do you still have that burster?"

Ji Li took out the burster and placed it on the other person's palm.

A puppet maid came over, holding an old-fashioned videotape film in her hands.

The film was pulled out, and the film actually shot the exploder directly into the film.

The maids sang as they put the film into the projector, and the flickering black and white images were soon projected on the lowered curtain.

The last frozen image is of the burster.

Feilin stretched out his hand and grabbed it, and the black and white spiritual colors flashed in the air:
A small pistol that was exactly the same as the previous one, but with slight differences, appeared in her hand, and then she handed it back to Ji Li.

The thing was slightly warm in the hand, and Ji Li could feel a strong spiritual fluctuation hidden in it:

"strengthen?"

"You can understand it this way. You inject spiritual essence, just a little bit will do."

As Ji Li did as he was told, the entire gun turned black and white.

It's like changing from a color photo back to film, and the whole thing becomes a black and white background:

"Now, this Personality Shadow Burst Device can fire twice, once in the forward direction and once in the reverse direction."

Positive and negative refer to the changes in the appearance of the pistol.

Positive is solid color mode, negative is background color mode.

"In the positive state, it has the same effect as before, but it can give you spatial acceleration, which is the effect of short-distance space travel, and lasts throughout your entire burst state."

"In the reverse state, it allows you to control the time domain while bursting out, controlling the acceleration and reversal of time."

　Yesterday’s update was still reported, and after being blocked for a few hours, the editor helped to release it, but some clips were still deleted.

　　Now I dare not touch that chapter, for fear that there will be problems again.

　　In the future, please watch and cherish the plot involving Qin...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)