Calamity Messenger

Chapter 185 - 146: The Will to Kill Awakens

Pharmacist’s Wish and her companions booked a large suite with three beds, but it was obvious that they wouldn’t all be sleeping tonight; someone had to keep watch to prevent any schemes from the inn.

Choosing this inn was mainly to avoid others’ coveting eyes.

Pharmacist’s Wish sat by the window, gazing at the still bustling Changle City outside, where night held its unique entertainments, similar to other towns.

She contemplated everything that had happened today. Although staying at the inn could temporarily avoid Zhong Ji’s retribution, it couldn’t be evaded forever. Moreover, she hadn’t come here to admire Changle City’s scenery; she was here to ascend Shu Dao Mountain, conquer the Fourth-Turn Secret Realm, and inherit Si Wuxie’s legacy... She didn’t have much time to waste.

A swift conclusion was necessary. If things dragged on and Zhong Ji gathered his forces for revenge, the situation might worsen.

Tonight, at midnight, escort the Rabbit Heroine away!

By the day after tomorrow, they could likely escape Shu Dao Mountain’s territory, ensuring safety. Fortunately, Wuqiu and Shidong had now become messengers, their pace should be able to keep up with them.

Thinking of this, Pharmacist’s Wish sighed inwardly. She longed to find stability; with her abilities, any Great Guardian she joined would show her hospitality, and she could slowly plan to take Si Wuxie’s legacy. However, since the Rabbit Heroine was so committed to advancing the Sword and Saber Secret Manual, willing to oppose Zhong Ji if necessary, Pharmacist’s Wish could only accompany her to the end.

Yet, it wasn’t entirely bad. Having offended Blood Phase now, Pharmacist’s Wish would naturally find it easier to gain trust when joining the other two Great Guardians in the future. Even among those on the righteous path, there are complications, and in the Demon Dao, even more so. Like the Shopkeeper Fu Nan just now, wasn’t he also representing Prajna to recruit them?

"Wuqiu sister, Shidong sister, hold these." The Rabbit Heroine suddenly said.

She took out four items: two pieces of Face Covering Armor and two Flame Pattern Long Sabers. The Face Covering Armor was clearly from previous spoils, and Pharmacist’s Wish was familiar with the Flame Pattern Long Sabers as tokens often sold by Immortals on the trading board.

"We can’t take these!" Wuqiu quickly declined, Shidong nodded repeatedly—not out of politeness, but simply out of fear towards these weapons.

"Since you are messengers, how can you not have tokens? Take them." The Rabbit Heroine said, "Next time you face danger, you can at least try to resist; my brother once said that women who resist have more charm."

Your brother is a bit disgusting... everyone silently ridiculed in their hearts.

"Take them," Pharmacist’s Wish said, "I don’t have tokens to arm you right now; you’ll be safer with some combat capability for the upcoming journey."

Since the young lady had spoken, Wuqiu and Shidong accepted these tokens.

Although they were merely the most ordinary First-Turn tokens, they were, nevertheless, the first tokens they had ever received in their lives. Despite their uncertain prospects and dangerous circumstances, the maids couldn’t hide the joy on their faces.

Seeing this, Pharmacist’s Wish hesitated no longer. Perhaps she could escort not only the Rabbit Heroine, but also Wuqiu and Shidong, who were now capable of hiding away and living under different identities...

But before Pharmacist’s Wish could speak, the Rabbit Heroine said:

"Tomorrow, we’ll part ways."

Everyone was startled, and Shidong was suddenly anxious: "Why?"

"Tomorrow, I’m going to storm Shu Dao Mountain, and if you follow, you’ll be caught in the crossfire," the Rabbit Heroine said lightly, "Your original plan likely didn’t include attacking, right?"

"What!?" Wuqiu was shocked.

"Storm Shu Dao Mountain?" Pharmacist’s Wish was also incredulous, "Why are you doing this? Do you have a vendetta against Shu Dao Mountain?"

The Rabbit Heroine turned to Pharmacist’s Wish, "Big sister, why are you so narrow-minded? Just because I don’t have a grudge against Shu Dao Mountain, does that mean I can’t storm it for justice?"

"Honestly, even knowing they’re bad, as long as they don’t attack me first, I usually feel uncomfortable starting a fight. But today, I’ve offended one of the major forces within Shu Dao Mountain, and tomorrow, when I ascend, they’ll undoubtedly send people after me, making it stress-free for me to react."

"My brother said, this is called having a legitimate reason!"

"Legitimate reason, my foot!" Pharmacist’s Wish couldn’t help but grab the Rabbit Heroine’s shoulders, "I can escort you out of Shu Dao Mountain tomorrow; you can go elsewhere to uphold justice, there’s no need to venture into such a Demon Path Evil Land just to die!"

"I won’t die."

"What makes you think you won’t die? Even I am not confident!"

"My brother said."

"Your brother talks nonsense!"

"Well, in short, I will go to Shu Dao Mountain tomorrow, as for where you go, feel free." The Rabbit Heroine climbed onto the bed, crossed her legs, and closed her eyes to rest: "I will be vigilant all night, goodnight."

Seeing Pharmacist’s Wish and her companions seemed to want to say more, Yan Qing directly shut off his game console and went to shower.

Does he have confidence?

Of course not.

The Rabbit Heroine is only level 20; Shu Dao Mountain’s Third-Turn would exceed expectations, including numerous Red Name Messengers wielding Asura Tokens. Even if Yan Qing felt he could battle above his level, facing a vast number of enemies carried significant risks of losing his account.

As for why Yan Qing chose this path, it’s simple, he never intended to cooperate with the Demonic Messenger of Shu Dao Mountain.

Upon further reflection, it’s clear; accessing the righteous Third-Turn Secret Realm is already troublesome, so why would the Demonic Third-Turn Secret Realm be any easier? Shang Xinlei said the Demon Path Evil Land’s Third-Turn Secret Realm could be accessed freely, meaning "Third-Turn Messengers with enough power can easily obtain access to the Demon Path Evil Land’s Third-Turn Secret Realm."

This "easily" is relative to the righteous path; the righteous might require years of observation and certain approvals, while the demonic path grants access if you’re strong enough, but only under loyalty to a certain force. Shu Dao Mountain has three Great Guardians, clearly requiring allegiance to enter the Secret Realm.

Actually, Yan Qing doesn’t mind his alternate account joining a force, but it involves three conditions: either the force is much stronger than the alternate account, treats the account well, or can attract Yan Qing.

Joining a force is like taking a job; there has to be some benefit, right?

However, regarding the Demonic Forces, even the strongest is merely Third-Turn, and Yan Qing, with Bingzi Pepper Forest, isn’t incapable of fighting back; considering their attitude toward the alternate account, with threats from Zhong Ji ahead and extortion from Fu Nan behind, there are clear paths to destruction; a group killing commoners to red-name status, Yan Qing would like them only if he were out of his mind.

Even if Yan Qing joined these Demonic Forces, overturning the table would eventually happen, so why not overturn it from the start and lessen the suffocation?

However, these aren’t the main reasons.

The key reason is Yan Qing’s itch to test his own magnitude.

With a deadly weapon, comes a desire to kill.

For instance, when playing open-world games like Elder Scrolls or Red Dead Redemption, sometimes there’s an urge to massacre a town. It’s not Intentional for Yan Qing either; it’s due to accidentally pressing the wrong button and attacking someone, leading the whole town to gang up on you... This is quite similar to reality, I haven’t even done much, yet the other side forms a vendetta chain against me?

Then bring it on.

Since the other side initiated the conflict, Yan Qing welcomed it wholeheartedly.

Will the Rabbit Heroine die? Perhaps.

Yan Qing slept with anticipation for tomorrow, leaving three women struggling to sleep as their minds were in turmoil.