The Law of Heaven

Chapter 39 Back-to-back Hug

Aihara was instilled with metaphysical knowledge from a young age, so he naturally knew just how fanatical the believers of this primitive myth could be, especially given that it could actually be proven.

"These days, any religion that gives out eggs to its followers has plenty of believers, if it really could grant them long life and extraordinary power..."

He couldn't believe what would happen then.

Jiang Youqing turned on her flashlight to take photos and videos of the murals, and continued to explore forward without saying a word.

Directly ahead of the secret passage is a row of dark rooms, the retro rooms illuminated by old-fashioned kerosene lamps, dim and cramped.

This secret room looks like it was decorated in German style more than a hundred years ago, with old wooden bookshelves filled with ancient books, mottled parchment scrolls scattered on the wooden table, as well as glass test tubes of various shapes and all kinds of materials.

The cabinet contains meticulously crafted animal specimens, and even the skeleton of a half-human, half-snake creature.

It's like a laboratory for alchemy or black magic.

The only incongruous element was a modern bio-chamber, where bloody embryos, as viscous as petroleum, were stored in glass reagents that were nauseating.

"found it."

She said softly, "This is where the remnants of the Shi family used to research technology. What we saw up there before was just a site used to test experimental subjects."

Aihara looked in the direction of the sound and was also stunned by the retro technology in the secret room. He couldn't help but complain, "So these people are still born in the Year of the Rat?"

Jiang Youqing suddenly put down her backpack.

"Xiao Li, come and lend a hand."

She took out the serum and documents from her bag, studied the biotechnology equipment briefly, found the power switch, and then casually turned it on and activated it.

"Okay sister."

Xiao Li squeezed through the crowd with difficulty, put down her backpack, and skillfully began to assist.

"Not leaving?"

Aihara didn't understand what these two people were up to.

"Yes, thank you for helping me find this place, but if you want to leave, you can go by yourself."

Jiang Youqing flipped through the parchment scrolls on the table, seemingly studying a technique similar to alchemy or dark magic. Without looking up, she said, "This is a rare opportunity. The serum Captain Jing found is incomplete. I want to try and see if I can refine it here. If successful, it can save many people."

Aihara stared in disbelief: "You have that ability?"

Xiao Li explained, "Sister Youqing is very capable. Don't let her age fool you; she's only a freshman in college, but she's an expert in the field. She's been researching how to remove the pollution from the immortal species for many, many years."

Aihara then remembered something.

It is said that Jiang Youqing never attended biology and chemistry classes when she was in high school, but she always got full marks in every test, big or small. The teachers at school didn't know how she did it and could only think that she was a unique genius or that she secretly studied in secret.

Now Aihara probably understands that there aren't that many self-taught geniuses in this world; they're just people who work hard behind the scenes.

"How can someone understand such an insane technology?"

He was a little puzzled.

"It's a bit difficult, but you'll get the hang of it after watching for a while."

Jiang Youqing's answer was concise and to the point.

"Are you trying to be pretentious?"

Aihara shrugged: "I still suggest we evacuate as soon as possible. The remnants of the Shi family may know that someone has entered the secret passage. I suspect they might take some measures."

He had already heard it; there was a rustling sound coming from the ventilation ducts in the secret passage, like snakes crawling on the ground, and he didn't know what kind of monster it was.

The silence was filled with sounds like a baby crying, accompanied by the sound of its tongue flicking.

“I know that’s why time is precious.”

Jiang Youqing said expressionlessly, "Xiao Li, how many weapons do we have left?"

Xiao Li obediently replied, "There are about thirty assault rifles left, and we still have plenty of bullets. But Sister Youqing, you don't have enough spiritual energy."

"Barely enough."

Jiang Youqing pursed her lips and said nothing more. Her magnetic field had already enveloped the experimental table, controlling the tweezers and syringes to perform multi-threaded operations on the embryos in the equipment.

Xiao Li opened the bag and dumped out thirty assault rifles, then helped assemble the magazines.

Are you serious?

Aihara was at his wit's end.

The assault rifles hovered in the air, their bolts clicking crisply as they were pulled back, guarding the secret chamber like an army.

"If you have any ulterior motives, you can make your move now. I no longer have the energy to be on guard against you."

Jiang Youqing said calmly.

With a snap, the revolver fell to the ground.

A fine bead of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Xiang Yuan hadn't originally intended to do anything to her; he was just curious and asked, "Why are you doing this?"

Actually, Aihara wanted to urge her to leave quickly.

With Jiang Youqing as his guide, he could easily acquire a great deal of knowledge and information, and grow rapidly.

Jiang Youqing's voice remained indifferent: "Captain Jing is right. Everyone comes here for their own purpose, and I am no exception. What the remnants of the Shi family are doing is terrible. I must master this serum technology, otherwise many people in this city will fall into depravity, and the consequences will be unimaginable."

That's incredibly responsible.

Aihara asked, puzzled, "Is it worth risking your life?"

Jiang Youqing glanced at him and said, "Mm."

Aihara thought this woman was a bit stubborn.

Xiao Li leaned close to him and whispered, "Youqing's mother died because she fell into the clutches of the dead. Her aunt was a police officer before she died, and she was corrupted while protecting ordinary people. She was only seven years old at the time and couldn't do anything. She never talks about it, but many people know."

Sister Yuqing has always worked very hard, teaching herself a lot. She was selected for the combat order after only three months as a hunter and even became the chairman's student.

Aihara thought to herself, "So that's how it is. No wonder this woman always kept to herself at school. She witnessed her mother's fall into becoming a 'dead apostle' from a young age. Such a painful blow must have been too cruel for a seven-year-old girl."

He can probably understand that feeling.

The feeling of helplessness when a loved one dies in front of you, and you can't do anything about it, will be a wound that accompanies you for life, like a sharp thorn stuck in your heart, causing a dull ache every time you recall it.

Unhealable, unforgettable.

Aihara felt the same way when he learned of his second uncle's death; the pain seemed to hollow out his heart, leaving a numb soul in his empty soul.

He still possesses the capacity for joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

But behind the emotions lies a stagnant pool.

Only when I'm working hard to do something do I feel truly alive.

"And what about you, Xiao Li?"

Aihara suddenly became very curious: "What are you doing this for?"

Xiao Li smiled a little embarrassedly: "My mother-in-law was sick and should have passed away long ago, but after I became an immortal being, I made a lot of money and forcibly extended her life."

My mother-in-law is my only family, and I don't want her to leave, so I have to work hard to earn money. But I know my thoughts are selfish, so even if I die here, it would be my just deserts. Hehe, what about you, brother?

Aihara was speechless for a moment. He had come to look for clues left by his second uncle, but so far he hadn't even found a trace of urine.

"So what if you master this technology?"

He said irritably, "If you die here, wouldn't it be a waste of your time?"

Jiang Youqing said calmly, "No need for you to worry. I have my own way of sealing the serum samples and technical data. When the company sends someone over again, they will find it."

Aihara was completely speechless.

Row.

You are noble and you are amazing.

You're the chairman's student; you have a lot of cards to play!
Aihara turned to leave.

At that very moment, the ventilation ducts of the secret passage collapsed with a deafening roar.

A thick, pungent wind howled in like a ghost, as if the gates of hell had been opened and bloody monsters were pouring out.

It was a hybrid of an infant and a venomous snake, as if it had just been torn from its mother's body and emerged, covered in blood, with sickly pale skin and scales.

Their heads are enormous, with four eerie snake eyes, and when they cry, they reveal sharp fangs and flick their tongues.

These snake infants crawled incredibly fast, covering more than ten meters in the blink of an eye, and then pounced with a piercing shriek.

boom!
The automatic rifle hovered in mid-air, the trigger was pulled, and the black muzzle spewed out a scorching flash of fire, unleashing a torrent of firepower!

The first wave of snake infants darted and jumped around wildly after being bombarded by the barrage of bullets, splattering blood everywhere, and quickly died.

But a second wave of snake infants pounced.

The ventilation ducts in the secret passage could not withstand the pressure and burst, and a dense swarm of snake infants, intertwined together, fell down, like a monstrous nest constantly spawning demons, producing and multiplying wildly, whose number is unknown.

Fortunately, Xiao Li had enough guns and ammunition.

While providing suppressive fire, Jiang Youqing was also controlling the magazine to load bullets, ensuring the automatic rifle's continuous firepower.

But her attention wasn't on that at all.

The bio-warehouse has been activated.

Jiang Youqing operated the lab bench, constantly analyzing the data and making adjustments using the available materials.

"Xiao Li, I'm telling you to remember this, quick!"

Her forehead was covered in cold sweat, but she forced herself to remain calm and kept her eyes glued to the machine.

Xiao Li meticulously recorded every single piece of data she dictated on paper and pen, without uttering a single unnecessary word.

Jiang Youqing's eyes gleamed with a metallic sheen, blood gradually flowed from her seven orifices, and her face turned as pale as paper.

She was such a beautiful girl.

Now she looks like a female ghost.

It was obvious that she had overused her abilities, and her spiritual energy was on the verge of depletion, leaving her with no way to continue.

If this continues, it could lead to brain death.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

Aihara gazed at the surging tide of snake infants coming from the secret passage and said softly, "I can't even count how many of these things there are, and this is probably just an appetizer. If we don't die, they might unleash something even more terrifying."

Jiang Youqing's answer remained stiff.

"I know."

Aihara glanced at her.

Jiang Youqing stubbornly pursed her lips, her sweat-drenched bangs messing up her eyes. Her gaze was no longer sharp and cold, but rather misty with a layer of water.

Her full lips parted.

Exhale a warm breath.

My breathing became increasingly rapid.

Sweat mixed with blood flowed down.

Her slender figure, illuminated by the gunfire, resembled a lotus flower about to wither, a beauty that was heartbreaking.

Clearly, with her spiritual energy nearing depletion, her spirit would also be eroded, causing her to hallucinate.

In severe cases, it can also become contaminated.

No one knows what she saw. Her long, curled eyelashes trembled like butterflies, and her misty eyes revealed sorrow, as if reflecting an unknown past.

But her magnetic field did not collapse.

The gunfire continued to roar.

Hot shell casings were scattered all over the ground.

"Sister Youqing..."

Xiao Li noticed that her attention was wandering, and for a moment she panicked, hesitating whether to wake her up.

"She's really stubborn."

There was a sigh.

Aihara's right hand landed on the girl's shoulder.

Snapped.

Slap it hard.

Jiang Youqing has a strong will, and a gentle tap is enough to reawaken her.

"Focus your attention and put all your energy into the experiment. I'll give you some time. Remember, if you succeed, give me a serum sample."

Aihara's lazy voice rang in her ear, tinged with a hint of exasperation: "You stubborn coward!"

For a fleeting moment, Jiang Youqing faintly heard the roar of a giant dragon. Her control over the gun was forcibly taken away, and she was unable to react for a while, her mind reeling.

She wasn't used to this commanding tone, and even less used to the feeling of her territory being invaded.

But at that moment, the excruciating pain that was squeezing her spirit came to an abrupt end, and she subconsciously glanced to the side.

The girl's misty eyes reflected the silhouette of the dark, strange man, surrounded by thirty assault rifles that formed an imposing military formation.

Aihara forcibly took control of her weapons.

It was as if something was being drawn out of her body.

Aihara is not gentle.

Tough, irritable, and impatient.

It even carries a hint of aggression.

Since becoming a long-lived being, no one has ever done anything so unreasonable to Jiang Youqing. Even during her peak condition, if she didn't go all out, she might not have been able to defend her domain.

But surprisingly, she didn't dislike it.

Overwhelmed by exhaustion, Jiang Youqing could no longer stand steadily, her legs buckled and she staggered backward.

But she did not collapse.

Aihara caught her with his back.

Time is of the essence; Jiang Youqing cannot afford to collapse.

"Now, let's begin."

The ancient dragon deep within Aihara's consciousness awoke from its slumber, its vertical pupils, flowing with molten gold, seemed to ignite with fury, its mental field vibrating and expanding with his spiritual essence as fuel!

His wrists seemed to be entwined with dragons.

boom!
Gunfire roared like thunder.

Jiang Youqing leaned wearily against his back, her soft bangs falling down. Her full, bloodless lips moved slightly as she whispered, "Ancient Dragon bloodline origin..."

Such pure dragon might is rarely seen in the world.

No, it's more than just rare in the world.

During the thousand years that the gods were silent, this pure dragon's might had never appeared in any immortal being.

So you were chosen by God.

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