Absolute Gate

Chapter 30 The Mad Blood Clan

Once I entered the foot bath center, I washed my feet for three days straight.

Three days!
For the past three days, Wu Zhong has basically done nothing productive; he's just been eating, drinking, and having fun.

They even rented a luxury apartment with a large single-level layout, directly facing the largest business district in Xingcheng, with the busiest pedestrian street downstairs.

Everything you could want—karaoke bars, pubs, foot massage parlors…it’s all here.

Instead of leaving, Endless Summer let them rest and have fun there.

At the foot massage parlor downstairs, Wujinxia deposited 500,000 yuan in one go, and the manager of the foot massage parlor fawned over them.

After washing my feet, I went to a bar to drink, and after drinking, I went to sing karaoke.

Wow, this is quite a bit of fun!

On the first day, Wu was greatly shocked and did not understand why, but he did not want to ask in front of outsiders.

I never expected Yang Chunsha to be such a big player. She was not only uninhibited, but also the most excited.

“I often come to this street in Xingcheng.”

Yang Chunsha directly asked beautiful women to accompany him. Goodness, there were so many beautiful women around, he was completely overwhelmed.

As soon as the door opened, a fragrant breeze wafted out.

With a wave of Yang Chunsha's hand, girls dressed in short skirts of various colors filed in, their charming smiles instantly lighting up the private room. There were more than a dozen of them, filling the empty seat next to Wu Zhongsheng to the brim.

Wu Zhong froze, unsure of where to put his hands.

The beautiful woman sat down next to him naturally, her soft arm against his: "Handsome, is this your first time here? Don't be nervous, play some games and drink some drinks, the most important thing is to have fun..."

The dice cup was shaken, the crisp sound mixed with coquettish laughter.

At first, Wu Zhong was very self-disciplined. He was worried about being attacked by ghosts and gods, so he didn't drink alcohol and just watched them play from a corner.

But I people are just toys for E people.

The beautiful women were full of sweet talk, saying things like, "Brother, you have a good capacity for alcohol," "Brother, you look like someone who will do great things, so composed," and then feeding them a piece of fruit, "Brother, have something to eat to fill your stomach, otherwise I'll feel sorry for you."

Even though Wu doesn't like drinking, he had to drink anyway, and eventually he couldn't avoid having a few cups.

"When are we leaving? I want to sleep," Wu Zhong urged several times.

Yang Chunsha jumped onto the table and shouted, "Screw you sleeping with your aunt! Get up and party!"

Wu Zhong never expected that Yang Chunsha, who had previously appeared aloof, would become so wild when drinking.

The most outrageous thing is that, in his eyes, Wujinxia, ​​who was always calm and unfathomable, also sang with her face red and neck thick.

The image of 'Cold Summer' in his mind completely collapsed.

Wu was on tenterhooks all night, but the night watchman cooperated and didn't bother them at all under these circumstances.

He couldn't help but wonder, could it be that Brother Xia was fishing?

They were just waiting for the Night Wanderer to walk right into their trap, so they could kill him and force him to return to his respawn point, thus escaping their pursuit before leaving.

You know what, it's a good idea.

Otherwise, the night owls would know wherever you go, which would be very unpleasant.

Unfortunately, the Night Wanderer didn't seem to be stupid; he refrained from showing up.

That night, Wu Zhong carried the heavily drunk Yang Chunsha back to the apartment with Wu Jinxia.

He wanted to take the opportunity to ask, but it turned out that the house was only rented to them, and he himself disappeared in an instant!

Wu was speechless. He had been on tenterhooks all night, but finally he just went to sleep peacefully... He trusted Brother Xia.

Sure enough, nothing serious happened. In fact, after drinking a little alcohol, I slept even better and had a dreamless night.

The next day, I woke up feeling refreshed and enjoyed a series of eating, drinking, playing, and foot baths.

After three days of this process, Yangchunsha finally ran out of energy.

It's worth mentioning that the sky cleared up and the strong winds subsided.

According to Endless Summer, the Lushan cyclone has been sealed off. 985 is quite capable; it seems that the Skyfire Squadron arrived and used Best Metal to seal off the cyclone.

With the disaster quelled and the crisis in Xunyang City resolved, Wu Zhong breathed a sigh of relief.

That night, the weather was nice, so instead of going out, they stayed in the apartment to have a late-night snack and chat.

Yang Chunsha propped her legs up on the French windows, lay on the floor eating skewers, and was so lazy she was practically cramping up.

"Angkor, you're holding back! When you're having fun, just have fun!"

"Otherwise, who knows, there might be a day when we have nothing to play with."

Wu Zhong said, "We're still being chased, ladies."

Yang Chunsha laughed and said, "Don't panic. Didn't you see your brother Xia is playing too? He must have a backup plan. If any ghost or god dares to come, they're just asking for trouble."

"As for the 985 universities, we just eat, drink, and have fun normally. How could they possibly know?"

Wu Zhong also lay down on the ground like her: "Seeing how familiar you are with this, and how you're having so much fun, you must do this often?"

Yang Chunsha opened a bottle of beer and drank: "The pressure in our circle is too great; danger and lies are everywhere."

"I don't have any grand ambitions, I just enjoy life to the fullest."

"Think about it, you live in fear for days, and then you still die in the end. Isn't that a waste?"

"Besides, I was living a perfectly good life, and you guys dragged me onto this pirate ship, and now I'm not even allowed to vent my frustrations?"

Wu Zhong finally understood that the reason he couldn't discern Yang Chunsha's true personality was because she always wore a mask.

Living like this is too tiring, and you might not even have a tomorrow.

It seems that most people who come to the world of supernatural disasters are like this. Just like pirates, mercenaries, and explorers since ancient times, they have always enjoyed banquets and celebrations.

After considering all this, Wu was finally tempted and wanted to play it out.

Every day I see the bright lights and decadent atmosphere on the streets.

The bars along the street stay open until dawn, and during the day, sanitation workers haul away empty bottles by the truckload.

He also wanted to experience this colorful world.

Having lived for so many years, I haven't really had much fun. My best memories are of going to an amusement park and riding a roller coaster.

Upon hearing this, Yang Chunsha burst into laughter, leaned close to his ear, and shouted, the hot, alcohol-laden air tickling his ear: "How about I treat you to something risqué?"

Wu Zhong raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

Yang Chunsha, feeling inspired, pulled him up: "Come on, come on, you'll see when we get there."

"Oh...what...no...oh...I'm so tired, I don't want to go out..." Wu Zhong was pulled and dragged to the door by her, and they both went outside.

At that moment, Endless Summer teleported back...

Wu Zhong stopped abruptly, shook off Yang Chunsha's hand, and ran back: "Brother Xia, when are we leaving?"

"Are you going to just stay here and play all the time?"

Endless Summer seemed to have confirmed some things and was in a good mood.

He sat in a chair by the window, looking at the dazzling city night view, and lit a cigarette.

"What? You're not happy having fun? You'd love to have someone chasing you down, wouldn't you?"

Wu Zhong shook his head: "No, but I'm uneasy. Let's at least get on the road first, shall we?" Wu Jinxia chuckled: "What you said about forcing our way through is indeed a method, it's not impossible, but now is the time when the checks are most stringent."

"If I were a graduate of a 985 university, I would check every traveler who has gone far away along the way."

"Therefore, the best course of action now is not to leave."

Wu Zhong was stunned: "Huh? You're really not leaving?"

Endless Summer tapped her fingertips on the windowsill: "We're at the center of a storm right now, so it's better to remain still and wait for the right moment to change things."

"It's hard to imagine that a 985 university like ours would settle down in nearby Xingcheng."

Wu Zhong thought to himself: Of course, I never imagined we'd be getting a foot massage in Xingcheng.

Endless Summer continued, "Now that we have changed our appearance and have new identities, we will live a normal life and wait for the right opportunity."

"If you don't do anything, you won't make a mistake. True masters live in seclusion in the city, and even top universities like 985 can't find us."

Wu Zhong agreed, saying that it would be good to stay near his hometown for a while longer.

But he still worried, "He's been wandering around day and night, getting stronger with each passing day. Staying here like this isn't a solution, is it?"

Endless Summer nodded and said, "So while you stay and wait for the right opportunity, you can also become stronger."

"Only when your strength increases will we have enough options; otherwise, you will only be a burden to me."

Wu Zhong felt ashamed and nodded solemnly: "I'll listen to you, Brother Xia."

"You want to help Angkor become an Awakened One? But there's no such channel in Star City," Yang Chunsha asked curiously.

Then the woman stared at Endless Summer with a strange expression: "Could it be... Brother Summer, you are Pavas? You plan to personally..."

Endless Summer glared at her: "What are you saying!"

"Hmph, I have already invited a friend to help me. He is a member of the Mad Blood Clan."

Yang Chunsha immediately sat up straight, her eyes filled with both fear and anticipation.

"The Mad Blood Clan? The legendary disease-sucking demons?"

Endless Summer nodded: "That's right, Xiao Wu has a strong mental barrier, so becoming a member of the Mad Blood Clan is quite suitable."

"Huh? What do the Mad Blood Clan do?" Wu Zhong was a little flustered.

Yang Chunsha pursed her lips: "You can think of them as vampires, except they are vampires who specialize in feeding on mentally ill people to become stronger."

"Huh?" Wu Zhong exclaimed in surprise, "Make me a vampire, and specifically a vampire who drinks the blood of the mentally ill?"

Endless Summer explained, "It's not about sucking the blood of the mentally ill, it's about sucking the blood of the mentally ill..."

"There are many types of mental disorders in the world, with about nineteen major categories, which can be further subdivided into hundreds of specific diagnostic types."

"These diseases are food for the Mad Blood Clan. Consuming them can heal injuries or improve overall physical fitness, especially cell activity."

"You need to know that cell activity, simply put, is vitality. Enhancing it can lead to longevity."

Wu Zhong's eyes widened. No wonder they were called the 'Vampire Clan'.

This is similar to vampires; both are long-lived beings that consume certain substances.

But this stuff you're inhaling is a bit abstract, isn't it? Inhaling mental illness?

"Will the mentally ill patients I smoke get better?"

Wu Jinxia nodded and said, "Of course, it'll be like I've never had this disease."

Wu Zhongxin thought, "Is he that amazing?"
He sensed something was wrong: "Then... what will the price be?"

Wu Jinxia looked at Wu Zhong with some satisfaction: "Indeed, there is a price to pay."

"Actually, the so-called 'disease addiction' is just this mental illness that has been transferred to the mad blood clan."

"Moreover, it has turned these diseases into absolute effects!"

"Human medicine, and even magic, can no longer suppress, alleviate, or cure these diseases."

"Social phobia, ADHD, hypochondria, post-traumatic stress disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are all one thing."

"If it's something like schizophrenia, intellectual disability, severe depression, bipolar disorder, or antisocial personality disorder, then it's really bad."

Wu Zhong's lips twitched: "No... this... this..."

"So you're trading your brain for your body?"

Endless Summer laughed heartily, saying that his summary was brilliant.

"Isn't it just exchanging your brain for your body? The Mad Blood Clan are basically all crazy and mentally paranoid, but they are physically strong and have great vitality."

"Of course, it's okay if you have a strong enough mental resistance."

"But the effects of mental resistance are extremely rare. People with this kind of effect are as rare as phoenix feathers, and there are very few with a mental fortitude like yours. You are essentially able to absorb mental illness without limit."

Wu Zhong swallowed hard, feeling for the first time that he was somewhat impressive.

Therefore, his most useful ability is the mental fortification, which resists all mental distortion effects without cost.

"After all this time, the most useful aspect of my characteristics is not opening and closing doors, but the accompanying mental fortification."

"When paired with the Mad Blood Clan, it is a perfect complement, essentially a Mad Blood Clan without any cost."

Endless Summer turned around and stared at him: "That's right, that's just how absolute characteristics are."

"Sometimes seemingly useless features can come in very handy in areas you don't even realize."

"It's even possible that what humans perceive as a side effect is actually the main effect, like the example of eternal thirst I mentioned earlier."

Yang Chunsha looked at Wu Zhong with envy.

She also knew how rare it was to have a mental fortitude without any side effects.

I've never heard of anyone having one, and those who do, even those who have it at a price, have mostly become big shots.

Wu finally understood. No wonder Wu Jinxia's attitude towards him had noticeably improved after he explained how someone escaped from Base 985.

He immediately gave him a suit of arms for self-defense and made Yang Chunsha obey him from then on.

Afterwards, they even spent a lot of money to get a skin-changing kit to ensure his safety.

At first, Wu Zhong thought it was true, as Endless Summer had said, that he possessed some kind of containment ability. Now it seems, perhaps the 'Gate of the Mind' effect played a significant role?

Wu Zhong was secretly delighted; he was finally about to become stronger.

It's an immortal species with super-strong cell activity and thick blood, which greatly enhances its ability to survive.

"Brother Xia, when is your friend coming?"

Endless Summer shrugged: "It'll be here tomorrow, but don't get too excited. I only said he would come to help me, not that he would definitely help you become a Mad Blood Clan member."

"This guy has obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, and severe smoking and alcohol addiction, as well as a bunch of weird mental illnesses."

"In short, even if it's just for my sake, you have to drink with him until he's comfortable... Once he's had enough, everything will be fine."

Wu Zhong glared at him. Did he really expect him to drink with a vampire with a powerful life force?
Oh no... don't drink yourself to death first.

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　P.S.: Sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)