Chapter 381: Qianji Guishenmen

Chapter 381 "Thousands of Guishenmen"

The sound of water gurgling in the deep wet rock wall echoed in the ears, and the boat drifted slowly in the underground dark river.

Reni knew that if he wanted to get the [Gray Mist Relic], this was his last chance.

The people of the Black Knife Organization would use this relic as bait, but the S-level wanted criminal in front of him would not.

This might be the last time he saw this relic.

He didn't know Ji Xun, and all the information came from the bounty offered by the bounty hunter union.

In his memory, this person was chosen for many crimes. It seemed that he had attacked and killed many nobles and was directly related to some conspiracy events.

Looking at it from all angles, the only word written on the wanted poster was "tyranny".

In addition to the previous experience of one killing four, Reni also witnessed the cruelty of this S-level wanted criminal.

It was even more than the description on the wanted poster.

But Reni was calm.

He had no possibility of robbing by force, so he gave up all the extra thoughts and could only choose to be honest.

Besides, he had a bad temper in his heart, and the filthiness of the God of Play family should be shown to outsiders.

Ji Xun listened to the story told by the boatman with interest.

However, since he knew that Reni was Domingo's uncle, he had guessed most of the plot.

There are only four "Four Knights of the King" in each generation, but there are actually four huge families behind them.

The Orlan Royal Court has been in exile for more than two hundred years. Although the God of Play family where Reni belongs has also fallen into decline, it is an ancient family inherited from the Talen Dynasty after all. The inheritance of the family is still unimaginable for ordinary people.

Reni was born in this family that studies puppets and magic.

He showed extraordinary talent since he was a child.

Whether in puppet skills or in cultivation, he can be regarded as a rare genius in a hundred years.

In particular, he likes to tinker with some "new puppets" with strange functions.

If nothing unexpected happens, Reni will most likely become the new generation of the family's leader.

However, there is more than one candidate in the family.

The descendants of this ancient family have inherited the talents of their ancestors in their blood.

Other family members also have amazing talents.

One of Reni's younger brothers is one of them.

And for countless years, only one of each generation of heirs can inherit the supreme honor of "The King's Four Knights".

It also represents the strongest person in the God of Play family, and has all the rights and resources.

This means cruel competition.

And the royal court itself also acquiesces in this competition.

The king does not care how the knights are selected, but the guardian knight required must be the strongest one.

The process is not very important.

The result is that Reni failed in the competition.

He failed because he was only obsessed with technical research when he was young, had no interest in political honors, and underestimated the bloody struggle within the family.

In layman's terms, this is a technical geek with low emotional intelligence.

The course of events is probably that the real identity of the beautiful fiancée is actually the lover of his own younger brother. She deliberately approached and fascinated Reni, and stole all his research results. In the end, it was worthless and she poisoned him.

Reni lost his healthy body, his inheritance, and everything.

Fortunately, he survived a great disaster and survived until now.

When Ji Xun heard this seemingly bloody plot, there was no surprise throughout the whole process.

The competition within the top nobles in this world is unimaginably cruel.

He and Catalina are very familiar with each other, and he has witnessed the open and secret struggles within the Lionheart family before.

Before the successor to the head of the family was decided, the descendants of the Lionheart family stabbed each other in the back, and many died.

Lovers, poisoning, and framing are simply the standard scripts for the struggle within the nobles.

To say, it can only be said that Reni was indeed a little lacking in political tactics when he was young.

It was not unfair to lose.

After all, that was decades ago.

Reni, who has been hiding in the dark for decades, has long lost his edge and does not mind telling outsiders about his stupid experience.

But his tone could not hide his self-mockery. He said, "Gerant's talent is indeed not bad. He has also learned everything inherited from the family. His combat ability and scheming are far superior to mine. I didn't have much interest in the honor of the Four Knights."

No matter what he thought, his brother still took ruthless action.

As he said this, Reni sighed and paused for a moment, and did not continue.

He suddenly changed the subject and said, "But unfortunately, the most important secret of our Xishen family is in this [Gray Mist Relic]. There is a fatal hidden danger in the advancement of our lineage of card masters, that is, the mental power is easily distorted. Only by multitasking can more puppets be controlled. But this kind of split mental cultivation secret method often leads to some uncontrollable distortion. The higher the rank, the greater the probability of distortion. And this relic is used to deal with the hidden danger of distortion."

He explained the reason why he had to get the photo.

"Oh? Can it also deal with mental distortion?"

When Ji Xun heard Reni talk about the purpose of this relic, he immediately became interested.

It seems that it is not like what the old woman said before, that it can only be used for soul search and interrogation.

Obviously there is a more important purpose.

"Yes."

Rennie knew that if he concealed it, he would never get the relic.

Only by being honest can he arouse the other party's interest and perhaps have room for negotiation.

Besides, he no longer belongs to the God of Play family, and everything in that family has nothing to do with him.

He did not hide it and said directly: "Your Excellency should know that puppeteers need to multitask to control puppets and perform different tricks. Over time, the inner personality is prone to split. Originally, this is a good thing for us magicians, which can greatly increase the number and efficiency of our puppets. But the fact is that during the splitting process, some uncontrolled personalities will appear. For example, some dark evil personalities. And often, these personalities are not constrained by reason, which will eventually lead to the collapse and distortion of reason and become a madman."

"Is that so?"

Ji Xun listened with no difference in expression, but a hint of playfulness appeared in his eyes.

Others may not understand the problem expressed by Reni, but Ji Xun can understand it very well, and murmured in his heart: "I was wondering how magicians can control so many puppets, so that's it."

Not only did he know the danger of splitting, he almost became distorted before.

However, he found a way to restrain it, which was to learn the visualization secret method of "Empty Moon God", using powerful mental power and will to restrain those split personalities.

Although the problem of splitting was not eradicated.

But he also felt that this was good.

He could accept any self.

As for this kind of mental distortion, the God of Play family seemed to have its own method.

"The effect of [Gray Mist Relic] is to strip away part of a person's memory and cognition."

Rennie said the method and said, "So once mental distortion occurs, the relic can be used to directly strip away the uncontrolled split personality. Although this will cause people to lose some memories and abilities, fortunately they can survive and continue to advance. This is also the method used by the God of Play family for countless years. However, before the seventh level, magicians rarely encounter this problem, so the relic is rarely used."

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Ji Xun also understood this method.

Uncontrolled personality, then use the relic to strip it away.

Just like a tumor on the flesh, just cut it off directly.

It is a good method.

And Ji Xun also understood what this guy was looking for in the relic.

It was the memories that their ancestors of the Xishen family had stripped out and left in the relic!

According to Reni, those who could be distorted were almost all above the seventh level, the most talented people in the Xishen family.

In other words, the fragments of consciousness in the relic might be various lost "super-level secrets"!

You know, those fragments of consciousness, in a sense, are similar to "skill cards". If used properly, they can even be directly digested into one's own understanding.

So that's it!

Ji Xun suddenly became very interested in this relic and smiled: "So, Domingo wanted to find you because he wanted to obtain the consciousness fragments inside?"

"Yes."

Reni had nothing to hide, and guessed that Ji Xun could think of this, and said: "It's okay that there was no seventh level in the East Wilderness before. The legendary realm that can control the puppet army is enough to bear the title of "The King's Four Knights", and there is no need for the consciousness fragments of the ancestors in [Gray Mist Relics]. But now the people of the South Continent have come, and the royal court is also in danger. If you can't break through the seventh level, the honor and pride of the God of Play will be shattered. It will even usher in destruction. So they thought of me, a useless person."

After taking a breath, Reni seemed to recall something unpleasant in the past, with a hint of self-mockery in his eyes, and said: "After all, I am the only one in the world who has been searched by this relic and survived. In other words, I am the only one who knows how to use this relic correctly."

The God of Play did not pass on the use of this relic.

Because it's useless to say it.

Only those who can withstand the backlash of the soul-searching of the relic are qualified to touch the "distorted consciousness fragments" stripped by the ancestors.

So the method of use is hidden in the [Gray Mist Relic].

After hearing this, Ji Xun also deduced in his mind, but did not find any flaws.

He asked: "Is this the purpose of your search for this relic?"

"Yes."

Rennie nodded and said bluntly: "This relic can at most be used as a soul-searching tool for you. For me, this is the inheritance of the magician lineage. So I would like to ask if it is possible to give it up."

Although it is a fragment of consciousness stripped out of the distortion, those memories are genuine super-class secrets.

Moreover, the God of Play has been trapped in the East Wilderness for three thousand years, and many secret inheritances have been lost.

The fragments in the relic are genuine super-class secrets of the [Magician] path.

More importantly, the perception of laws, mental power, and magic!

Those are valuable experiences that cannot be recorded in books.

They are all priceless treasures.

Only Reni, who had peeked at it once, knows its true value!

If it is true as Reni said, this disaster item is really dispensable to Ji Xun.

After all, there are other substitutes on the market for the effect of soul searching.

But the problem is the "M" signature on the back of this relic.

Thinking of this, he asked casually: "I'm curious, where did this relic come from?"

Reni didn't know why he asked this, but the question was irrelevant, so he said directly: "This is an exclusive treasure that has been passed down by the God of Play family. As far as I know, it has been at least since the time of Talen."

As he spoke, he pondered Ji Xun's tone and realized that the other party might know something. After all, he did not hide it and said: "According to the ancient books in the family, this relic belongs to the founding emperor of Talun, the great Lanlingster. Given by the Emperor.”

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Ji Xun didn't respond.

The king's four knights are the emperor's closest guards, so it makes sense that there are relics of Emperor Lanlingst.

Renee seemed to know only so much in front of him.

Ji Xun didn't ask any more questions and said, "It's okay to make a deal. But, what can you offer?"

Hearing this, Reni breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Excellency's strength far exceeds mine, and has even reached a level beyond my comprehension. I think the bargaining chips I can offer may not be enough for you."

It’s good to be able to talk.

He did not answer, but asked tactfully: "If you like something, just tell me. As long as I can show it, I will not refuse."

This is actually said very wisely.

Use retreat to advance.

In fact, he left a way for himself.

Because in the face of absolute strength, the weak have no qualifications.

In other words, if the opponent wants to grab it, he can't do anything about it.

But as soon as the words are spoken, let the other party choose the chips, which forms the basis of the deal.

All masters have their own arrogance, and Reni can see it. Although the S wanted criminal in front of him is a bit more ruthless in murdering people, he still seems to have his own principles.

"oh?"

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows as he listened.

Of course, this guy's little thoughts were not hidden from him.

It seems that the losses suffered back then have taught Mr. Rainey a huge lesson over the years.

Since the other party said it was a random choice, Ji Xun was not polite and asked directly: "What is the magical and mysterious method that your lineage of dramatists practice?"

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Reni looked stern when he heard this.

As soon as I got there, I asked myself which bargaining chip I could offer with the most value.

But although he felt slightly bitter, he was not surprised.

He had carefully observed the previous battles. Others could not see the mystery of this person's methods, but he knew that this person was proficient in at least several magical arts.

The idea of ​​using the secret technique of his own magician lineage is also expected.

Reni's thoughts raced rapidly in his mind, and he answered directly: "One of the fifty-two demon gods' forbidden arts, the "Qianji Puppet Divine Gate". This is a secret art that combines puppetry, sleight of hand, and mind control. There are three categories: Qianji, Puppet and Shenmen."

Ji Xun's eyes flashed and he said calmly: "Tell me carefully and listen."

He had been curious about the secret techniques of the magician lineage before.

Originally, he was thinking that when he had the opportunity to kill Domingo, he could get a glimpse of the secrets of the drama's lineage.

Unexpectedly, there seems to be other ways to obtain it now.

Reni had already realized the transaction, and said bluntly: "The original golden version is in the hands of the "players" of the past generations. I only have the part of the secret that I understand. Of course, if you think highly of my humble skills, I will also hand over some of my sleight-of-hand experience over the years as a bargaining chip. "

He knew very well that at this time, he could only make his bargaining chip as valuable as possible to have the possibility of negotiation.

There is no point in hiding someone who is much stronger than yourself.

What's more, in his opinion, the other party most likely just wants to understand the methods of the magician lineage.

After all, there are too many mysteries in the magician lineage, and not everyone can master them.

After hearing this, Ji Xun nodded with satisfaction, "Yeah. If that's the case, we can talk about it."

Reni frowned and thought to himself: Is it just possible to talk?

Ji Xun didn't want the other party to be suspicious, so he revealed his bargaining chip: "I also need a sixth-level professional card of the magician lineage. The best is the original template. If you can provide it, I can agree to exchange it and let you hold it. A relic for a while.”

He didn't know what the other party had in his hands.

But after all, the family inheritance of the drama god has not been cut off from generation to generation, so let’s talk from a higher place first.

I think even if there is no original template, other improved versions will work.

However, as soon as this condition was stated, the other party was really in trouble.

Reni looked embarrassed and said: "Original template? Sorry, that kind of thing has always been hidden in the treasure house of the God of Play family, and I don't have it in my hands."

Hearing this, Ji Xun also expressed regret and said casually: "Then contact me when you have it."

Just thinking about some fragments of secret techniques is not enough to exchange for the inheritance in the relics.

And he also saw that Reni was obviously hiding something.

It wasn't him who was anxious. Ji Xun felt that he should push the other party.

Seeing that the deal collapsed, Reni had a very ugly look in his eyes.

This was his only chance, and he didn't want to lose it.

"etc."

Reni's expression struggled for a moment, as if he had made a difficult decision: "Although I don't have the sixth-level professional card template of the magician sequence, I have this."

As he spoke, he took out a scarlet card.

Ji Xun watched this guy's performance the whole time.

The juggler is also a performer, so I didn't see anything unusual about it.

But the thing in his hand is really a good thing.

【Thousand Hands Trick】

Quality: dark gold

Detailed explanation: Art Path '7 of Hearts·Juggler' sixth-level professional bloody card; original template; after incorporating high-tech materials of no less than gold quality, the finished professional card can be refined; fusion requires super skills and mental power. Successful integration will lead to a huge increase in career attributes and the exclusive career entry 'Thousand Hands';

Ji Xun looked at the bloody card and was surprised: Is there really an original template?

You should know that a card master who can fuse this grade of professional card must be extremely powerful.

In other words, this may be analyzed from the corpse of a legendary strongman?

If Domingo had not died, Ji Xun would have suspected that this was a professional card fused by Domingo.

Soon, Reni also told the origin of this card: "This is my grandfather's bloody card."

Ji Xun suddenly understood and asked: "The bloody card of the puppet master "Strange Puppet" Yami two hundred years ago?"

Two hundred years ago, the Oran Dynasty collapsed, and the four knights of the king at that time all died in battle.

Ji Xun did not expect that after two hundred years, he would actually see the bloody card of the legendary strongman.

"Yeah."

Reni was reluctant and explained: "This was originally the professional card I was going to fuse back then. But my body has been corroded by toxins, and it is impossible to fuse such a card anymore. "

Not only that, this is also a commemorative item.

It represents the item he was rewarded as the "first genius" of the Xishen family.

Leni doesn't have a good impression of the current Xishen family, but he still respects the ancestors of the family.

After all, it is the inheritance of those ancestors that allows him to glimpse the ultimate secret of the puppet.

Seeing this, Ji Xun didn't make it any more difficult, "Okay!"

This professional card is indeed very ideal for him.

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When Lei Ni heard the other party agree, his expression was stunned, and he felt unbelievable.

Really agreed like this?

To be honest, the two chips he took out were far less valuable than the things in the photo.

He was ready to bet his entire fortune.

I didn't expect the other party to agree so readily.

Ji Xun threw the photo over and said, "Take the things first. However, I will be with you during your meditation. "

I didn't intend to embarrass the other party, this is the first.

Value and the like are all based on subjective judgment.

He got what he wanted, so this transaction is worth it.

The second is that Ji Xun is also very interested in the inheritance in the relic.

But he has also seen the weirdness of this relic.

It's not okay to try it yourself.

It would be best if there is someone to do it for you.

After a little thought, Reni guessed Ji Xun's idea.

But this is originally part of the deal, and he thinks it's natural.

Looking at the photo in his hand, Reni's expression was complicated.

I once thought about risking my life to get the relic, but it was achieved like this?

It really makes people feel like a dream.

What's more, it's safer to have such a strong man around.

If you get the things in your hands, at least you don't have to worry about when the enemy will chase you.

"Okay! "

When Reni thought of this, he agreed immediately and rowed the boat to go deeper into the dark passage.

Ji Xun didn't ask where the other party was going to take him, nor was he worried.

Soon, the boat did not go to the ground, but followed the underground river to the outlet of a dark sewer.

Reni put away the mechanical folding boat, and the two went deeper along the rainwater pipe.

After walking for another half an hour, Ji Xun suddenly heard the rustling of human voices.

Stepping over a small bridge built with waste wood and metal parts, Ji Xun saw a camp built with dilapidated wooden houses and tents.

There was a faint light.

It was not large, and it looked like there were hundreds of people.

Most of them were wearing cloaks and gas masks, and they were mysterious.

Ji Xun observed and sensed some guys with strong breath.

Reni introduced: "This is a wanted criminal camp, everyone calls it the 'rat camp'. I live here most of the time."

As he said, he also apologized a little: "The environment is a little bad, and I hope you don't mind. After all, the safest place I can think of in the Extreme Thief City is here."

Ji Xun looked at it and didn't care at all: "Of course."

He also felt that the pipelines that extended in all directions were very suitable.