Where Did You Get All That Bloodlust? / Huohuo, Crouch Down and Cover Your Head

"Hehe~ This humble woman will first arrange a Starskiff for my benefactor."

Tingyun escorted Lin Shuang all the way to the Starskiff, even slipping Lin Shuang a Pastries and two cups of Happy Tea.

Lin Shuang wasn't hungry, but the Pastries and happy tea would satisfy her cravings.

I don't know how Tingyun figured it out, or when she secretly arranged it.

All I can say is that Tingyun's life as a kept man is really good.

Go to the Divination Department.

Lin Shuang didn't go to see Qingque, who was guarding the gate, first.

Instead, they went directly to Fu Xuan, who was busy Grand Void Astral Compass.

Perhaps knowing Lin Shuang would come, only Fu Xuan was present at Grand Void Astral Compass.

"Lin Shuang, it's been a long time. I predicted yesterday that you would be visiting soon, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."

Fu Xuan put his hands away and turned to look at Lin Shuang.

Then Lin Shuang shoved one of the cups of Happy Tea into her hand.

"Tingyun asked me to bring this, saying that you, Lord Diviner, should rest for a while and not overwork yourself again."

"... Stop calling me Lord Diviner! Tell me quickly, what happened?"

Fu Xuan first rolled his eyes at Lin Shuang, then nudged Lin Shuang with his elbow while sipping his tea.

"Okay, just take a look."

As she spoke, Lin Shuang channeled the Permanence power within her body, concentrating it on her forehead and tailbone, and then with a soft "poof".

The Dragon Horns and Dragon Tail then slid out of its body.

Fu Xuan was so startled that he almost dropped the cup of Happy Tea in his hand.

"You... you're from the Sushang?! No, if you were a member of the Sushang who had been separated from the people, I've calculated you so many times, there's no way I wouldn't have guessed it."

This sudden and astonishing fact caused Fu Xuan's brain to race, so much so that Fu Xuan subconsciously lowered his head and took a few big gulps of his Happy Tea and swallowed it.

What exactly happened to you?

Fu Xuan's expression turned serious.

She had never seen such a scene before, let alone the general... no, the general seemed to have seen something similar before.

"Don't be nervous, have some tea and calm down. This has nothing to do with the Xianzhou."

Lin Shuang held the Teacup and put the straw into Fu Xuan's mouth, then briefly explained her situation.

"... So, the main reason I came here is to ask to borrow some books about the Permanence. I think the Divination Department should have them."

"Hiss... Give me a moment to process this. The divination today didn't seem to indicate this."

Fu Xuan also fell into deep thought because of Herta's astonishing conjecture.

Volume 1: Chapter 225 Where did you get such murderous intent?

Fu Xuan bit his straw, his eyes fixed on the Dragon Form on Lin Shuang's body, scrutinizing it closely.

Then he took a big gulp of the sugary Happy Tea, swallowing it all down in just a few mouthfuls.

"... Still not enough?"

"I've seen enough. I'm just wondering why you can go through all this trouble. And when did you embark on your path of The Permanence?"

Fu Xuan was greatly puzzled. How could this person have progressed so far on the path of The Permanence in such a short time?

"It was somewhat of an accident. Didn't that strike I made in Changle Heaven last time have the power of The Nihility?"

Lin Shuang lowered her head and took a sip of her happy tea. After seeing Fu Xuan nod in acknowledgment, she continued:

"As I continuously dispel the influence of Nihility, the Permanence emerges."

Lin Shuang didn't hide this matter from anyone; anyway, even if she told them, a normal person probably wouldn't even think of doing it.

There's a reason why the Path to the Permanence can't branch out.

"You really don't value your own life at all..."

Fu Xuan shook his head and sighed. Although most of the Pathstrider are people whose ideals outweigh their lives.

But it's rare to see someone as reckless as Lin Shuang.

"However, to be honest, I don't have many books on the Permanence here."

Fu Xuan now understands why Lin Shuang wants to learn about the Permanence, but unfortunately, even the Divination Department) cannot simply collect information about the Permanence at will.

"Although the Sushang has joined the Xianzhou Alliance, they are essentially still 'allies.' At least on matters concerning the Permanence, these things are mostly circulated within their own ranks. If you really want to ask, the Vidyadhara Dragon Lord is the best choice."

Fu Xuan was unwilling to explain the internal conflicts of the Xianzhou to Lin Shuang.

Of course, this is also because these contradictions themselves are not very significant.

To be honest, Lin Shuang could probably guess some of it.

Both the Sushang and the Foxfolk Clan are races that are affiliated with the Xianzhou Alliance.

In contrast, the Foxfolk- people have integrated more thoroughly, and their presence is felt in all walks of life.

Within the Xianzhou, the Foxfolk Clan no longer holds the position of leader; everything is now headed by the Six Commissions of the Foxfolk Xianzhou and the Xianzhou General.

Even the Xianzhou General was appointed by the Foxfolk Clan.

But the Sushang are quite different.

Not to mention the position of general, even the Sushang still has an entire Xianzhou within the Xianzhou Alliance as its autonomous territory, and has its own Sushang leader: Vidyadhara Dragon Lord.

A significant portion of the issue is related to Path.

Needless to say, the Dragon Lord of Vidyadhara is a Path of the Permanence, possessing considerable strength. No matter what happens, it's impossible for him to convert to the Reignbow Arbiter's faith and ascend to the position of general.

As for ordinary Sushang, if they can grow to Dragon Form, they will naturally not be Path of the Permanence.

However, the Sushang also attached themselves to the Xianzhou Alliance and joined the Xianzhou system.

Foxfolk themselves suffered because of Abundance, but after being rescued by the Xianzhou, they converted to the Hunt.

With the entire clan integrated into the Xianzhou civilization, there was naturally no issue of trust crisis.

However, the Sushang, being subordinate to the Permanence, spent a considerable amount of time gaining the trust of the Xianzhou after boarding Xianzhou, thus formally forming an alliance.

Lin Shuang still had some recollection of the text about the Sushang in the game; it seemed that there were some members of the Sushang who were dissatisfied with the Immortal Xianzhou.

Generally speaking, unlike the Foxfolk Clan, the Sushang and the Xianzhou are 'allies'.

Seeing Lin Shuang's expression, Fu Xuan knew that this person probably also knew something about the Sushang.

"Judging from your expression, I suppose you are already somewhat aware of the situation of the Sushang. Even if you find the general, you probably won't get the information you're looking for."

Lin Shuang pursed her lips and said helplessly:

"Then where am I supposed to find a Dragon Lord Vidyadhara Dharma? Don't think I don't know, that Dragon Daughter of the Pharmacy probably didn't receive the Dragon Lord's inheritance."

"You know that?"

"Do I even need to know? Even if I didn't know before, after I developed Dragon Form, how could I not guess?"

For the Dragon Form Sushang certainly more than just a symbol, even disregarding Lin Shuang's understanding of the plot.

After experiencing the blessings brought by the Dragon Form, Lin Shuang could guess that the Dragon Daughter of the Pharmacy in the Alchemy Commission was no ordinary person.

"That's true."

Fu Xuan glanced at Lin Shuang, feeling that although this person had only been on the Xianzhou for a short time, she knew many things that shouldn't be so easily known.

Although it's not exactly a secret, Lin Shuang's casual remark about it makes one wonder if Lin Shuang's secretly peeked into the Xianzhou's archives.

Thinking of this, Fu Xuan suddenly changed the subject and instructed Lin Shuang:

"Regarding the Dragon Daughter of the Pharmacy and the Dragon Lord, it's best not to speak carelessly outside of this place. Their affairs involve some taboos of the Xianzhou, and it might not be good if others overheard them."

Lin Shuang chuckled:

"Why are you so insistent that I know exactly what happened back then?"

"I wasn't sure before, but now I'm sure... I really don't know where you got so many secrets from."

If Fu Xuan hadn't actually calculated that Lin Shuang had never done those petty thefts...

She really would call the Cloud Knights to arrest people.

How does this guy know everything?

Fu Xuan shook his head, put down the empty cup in his hand, and found some documents for Lin Shuang.

"See, that's all. I don't think it'll be of much use to you."

There were only a few scrolls, which Fu Xuan spread out on the table. Lin Shuang casually picked one up and looked at it.

The information is more detailed than that from the Herta.

Most of the analyses relate to the Permanence Suppression of Abundance Ruins.

And some speculations and research on the relationship between the Permanence and Propagation.

However, it doesn't go very deep overall, and it doesn't mention the Aeon of Permanence much.

When Lin Shuang saw the information about the Dragon Form in the Sushang, she asked curiously:

"Does the Xianzhou also believe that the Dragon Form is related to path of The Permanence?"

Fu Xuan nodded and then shook her head, her gaze lingering for a moment on Lin Shuang's pure white Dragon Tail:

"Xianzhou believed that the Dragon Form was related to both 'Long' and 'Path,' but now it seems that it is more related to Path."

At this point, Fu Xuan suddenly added:

"A natural Dragon Form is a symbol of the Vidyadhara Dragon Lord. Lin Shuang, if the Sushang of Luofu knew about your situation, I wonder what their reaction would be."

"Forget it, I don't want the hassle."

Lin Shuang shook her head and put down the scroll in her hand.

If the Sushang of Luofu were under the leadership of Bailu, then as a player character, Lin Shuang might still go and ask about it.

But now, the ones in control of Luofu Vidyadhara are those Dragon Masters who don't seem like good people.

Let's forget about it then.

"If someone were killed, it might put you and Jing Yuan in a difficult position."

"... It's not even a hint of anything happening yet, and you're already planning to kill someone? Where did you get such a murderous intent?"

Which Sushang would be difficult for Fu Xuan and Jing Yuan to kill? The first choice would be those few unruly Dragon Master.

Although Fu Xuan knew that those people all had their own agendas, your words were tantamount to murder.

You seem to have some issues yourself.

Volume 1: Chapter 226 Huohuo, crouching down with her head in her hands in defense

After reviewing the information, Lin Shuang prepared to make another trip to the Divination Department.

I plan to go ask Jing Yuan again, since he used to be quite familiar with Imbibitor Lunae, and might know something.

Before leaving, Lin Shuang took out a beautifully packaged Origami Bird doll.

"What's this?"

"Penacony's popular animated character, the Origami Bird. I specifically chose one whose color is similar to yours."

Lin Shuang placed the pink Origami Bird into Fu Xuan's hand.

Penacony does not currently offer a customizable look, so we'll have to use the classic look as a temporary solution.

"Hmm... You're very thoughtful."

Fu Xuan looked at the Origami Bird, whose hair color was very similar to his own, and opened the box.

Hold it in your palm.