My Arms Can Turn into Blades

Chapter 401 - 236: Mutual Harm

After saying goodbye to Chen Lusi yesterday, Xia Yue headed to Kunlun.

Although many things have happened in Jinling, and there are still quite a few mysteries.

But for him, the whole Celestial Strategy Mansion and Kunlun... it’s not only about Chen Lusi.

Moreover, Ji Xin is in Jinling... Not only Ji Xin, but Tang Language, Mount Tai, and others are also there.

In this situation.

It’s rare to have free time.

He decided to temporarily put aside matters related to Chen Lusi and have a look at Kunlun.

The main reason is... right after he and Chen Lusi left Kunlun, Kunlun’s "Artificial Celestial Gate" was struck by lightning.

Because of the matter concerning the Monkey Anomaly Realm, he couldn’t pay much attention at the time, and afterward, having gone to Yellow Springs, he could pay even less attention.

But that was then... and now is now, the "Artificial Celestial Gate" of Kunlun is still very important.

Once the dust settles, he ought to go and take a look, both emotionally and rationally.

So he went to Kunlun.

However... he didn’t gain much.

Because he couldn’t discern anything.

Although subconsciously, he thought the lightning strike on the "Artificial Celestial Gate" might be related to Chen Lusi.

But lately, Chen Lusi has been burdened with so much, and it’s indeed not possible to add more burdens.

So Xia Yue didn’t bother thinking in directions without evidence, and after confirming there were no abnormalities in Kunlun other than increased spirit activity, he turned his attention to the Imperial Capital.

As for why he went to the Imperial Capital.

It’s simple.

Besides the matter of the "Artificial Celestial Gate" being struck, he’s very interested in the Celestial Punishment weapons developed by Chen Lusi.

Though Li Zheng and the others are in Jinling, and they do have Celestial Punishment weapons at hand.

But since they are still on their missions, and coincidentally Xia Yue wants to see the general who supported the establishment of the Celestial Strategy Mansion, along with easy access through the Bronze Gate transfer... he went straight to the Imperial Capital.

And from the trip to the Imperial Capital, Xia Yue finally gained some results, not only learning about the Security Army’s perspective on Chen Lusi but also receiving a ’small gift’ — the ’mass-produced pocket-sized version of the Celestial Punishment weapon’, known as the pistol version.

When Chen Lusi was in the Imperial Capital, the standard version of the Celestial Punishment weapon was completed, but the pistol version wasn’t, because Kunlun didn’t have ready advanced weapons to quickly dismantle Stone.

And those Stones with altered attributes by Chen Lusi couldn’t be incorporated into pistols, hence couldn’t be produced.

However, in the past few days, with Chen Lusi emerging from Jing’s Illusion Dream, completing matters in Jinling, Kunlun also returned to normalcy. With everyone rushing, the first batch of pistols capable of incorporating Stones... or more precisely, Stone fragments, was finally made.

And as soon as this type of weapon was made... the general who supported the establishment of the Celestial Strategy Mansion and was particularly enthusiastic about the Celestial Punishment weapons promptly obtained it.

Xia Yue happened to visit at this time.

...can’t call it grabbing.

Overall, Xia Yue returned knowing finally what the so-called Celestial Punishment weapon really was.

Then, he immediately rushed back to Jinling.

He initially intended to chat with Chen Lusi.

But Xia Yue didn’t find Chen Lusi, instead witnessing firsthand the heads of four Daoist famous mountains laughing skyward like fools, exclaiming the marvel of Chen Lusi the prodigy.

"..."

Looking at the Daoist leaders gleeful as children, Xia Yue was somewhat speechless.

He realized that upon his return... the progression of many things far exceeded his imagination.

Especially matters related to Chen Lusi.

At this moment.

Zhang Xiufeng finally emerged from the state of ecstasy, after all, Chen Lusi just mentioned going to the restroom, might return anytime.

Though he indeed is remarkable... but considering his young age, the Daoists wish to maintain some dignity before the young.

However.

After snapping out of their blissful state, instead of seeing Chen Lusi, they saw Xia Yue lingering at the conference room door.

"Xia Yue?"

Upon sighting the familiar figure, Zhang Xiufeng visibly paused.

"Was the last time the four of you assembled six years ago?"

Xia Yue regained composure, glanced at Zhang Xiufeng, then approached: "Really rare... so tell me, what’s making you all so happy? What’s it got to do with Chen Lusi?"

"..."

Staring at Xia Yue approaching, hearing his inquiries, Zhang Xiufeng couldn’t suppress the laughter again.

The laughter was impossible to hide.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiufeng’s laughter, the other Daoists joined in with laughter as well.

Not for anything else.

Purely feeling happy, thrilled at the potentially ensuing events.

After all, the opportunity to impress in Xia Yue’s presence is too rare.

"Speak."

After getting closer.

Xia Yue spotted the talisman paper on the table, paused slightly, then asked once more.

"..."

Without speaking, Zhang Xiufeng directly stepped over, slowly approaching the table, and picked a brush to draw.

... with just a few strokes.

The simplified Shrinking Earth Talisman takes shape.

Xia Yue actually already guessed it.

But when he truly saw Zhang Xiufeng pick up the drawn talisman and gently flick it, disappearing from the spot... he was still somewhat spellbound.

"How about it, Xia Yue?"

Zhang Xiufeng’s voice echoed from behind Xia Yue, packed with immense pride.

The other three Daoists also smilingly gazed at Xia Yue... currently recognized as one of the top powers in the domestic Empowerer circle.

Contemplating briefly, Xia Yue then asked: "... Chen Lusi?"

"Correct."

Though eager to flaunt, Zhang Xiufeng refrained from going overboard.

After all, Xia Yue is capable of flipping tables, then the talisman or not... wouldn’t matter much.

Hearing this, Xia Yue stayed silent for a moment, then curiously inquired: "How was it done?"