The Silent Infant Bell

(Happy National Day! Here comes the third update!)

While admiring the Fate Weaver's commendable courage, Hu Xuan did not respond directly, but instead asked with a bright smile:

"So... what?"

Cheng Shi paused, looking embarrassed.

I can't exactly say, "Hey sis, you need to give me another whistle, otherwise I won't be able to find you when I need something in the future, right?"

That's like offering yourself up for nothing!

Why has this Eternal Day changed color?

But how could such a small problem possibly stump a Clown frequently performs on stage?

Cheng Shi cleared his throat and said in a serious tone:

"I have found a way to contact Afros during the three-person secret meeting, and I can communicate with Him at any time."

So I'd like to ask, when I obtain more information about [Birth] or anything else that might interest you, should I leave that information with Afros, and then call you to come and pick it up? Would that be a good way to...?

Is it feasible?

"..."

Hu Xuan paused for a moment, then glanced at Cheng Shi with a half-smile.

"It seems that the night is indeed more enchanting than the day, but I must remind some people that what flows in the darkness is not just moonlight, but also desire and filth."

As she spoke, she reached out and took out a new Token!

But this time it wasn't the Nightfall Spring Whistle, but a small Xiao Bai round bell!

Cheng Shi Shiben was still sweating profusely from the rebuke, but he was instantly shocked when he saw the little bell.

"This is... Infant Bell Flower!?"

Hu Xuan nodded:

"Yes, a silent baby bell."

Cheng Shi, you are not an honest Fate Weaver. You have too many ideas, and your whistle is too jarring. Perhaps it is difficult for someone like you who always wants to hide something to deal with.

So I made this thing.

In the Life Era, many ancient tribes possess mysterious and strange forging techniques. I prayed for a Trials and asked them to forge this item for me using the Infant Bell Flower as a template.

You can shake it anytime now, because this baby bell is silent; I've asked the ranger to imprison the 'wind element' within it.

Etc!

A wandering knight? What kind of wandering knight?

Wind Tamer Ranger?

Li Boli?

Cheng Shi was stunned. He asked in surprise, "You still have contact with her?"

Hu Xuan smiled and nodded, "Yes, and we keep in touch often. She covets me, just as I covet you."

"..."

Sister, I can't talk to you if you keep doing this.

But to be fair, this baby bell is much better than any other Nightfall Spring Whistle!

Cheng Shi appeared embarrassed, but was still grateful. Hu Xuan had indeed thought of him, so he couldn't let down this... trust, yes, trust.

But he still had a vague feeling that something was wrong, because the shape of this baby bell didn't look like a proper Token.

After all, the Nightfall Spring Whistle both have some kind of... effect, so this bell wouldn't be...

Seeing that Cheng Shi seemed to have guessed, Hu Xuan smiled and didn't hide anything.

"That's right, there is a slight side effect that can't be eliminated. Of course, it's not really a side effect; it's just that when you shake it, the air will be filled with the scent of Infant Bell Flower."

"..."

"This flavor may have been tainted with some of my Lord's essence, but I suppose with your tolerance, it should be fine."

"..."

Should?

What a wonderful "should be"!

I knew you were up to no good!

Even if they have no good intentions, we should still accept something that can bring in a powerful figure to save our lives.

So Cheng Shi shamelessly accepted the bell, thanked it with a dry laugh, and then said in a serious tone:

"I've accepted the gifts. Shouldn't we start writing the script?"

I know you and Hu Wei's friend might have some... minor conflicts, but judging from the current situation, the scheme he mentioned is very crucial. I suspect he knows something from higher intelligence channels, so I've decided to go with him to see for myself.

Of course, Cheng Shi couldn't directly say that he went there for the good stuff that Hu Wei had said wouldn't disappoint him, so he embellished his words a bit.

"So, I might have to ask you for a favor..."

"There's no need for such formalities between us. I'll play my part well. But are you really not interested in the Grand Marshal's missing friend?"

Cheng Shi was taken aback, then shook his head. "If you're willing to tell me, I might be interested, but if you don't, everyone has their own secrets, right?"

Hu Xuan smiled, which was one of the reasons she admired Cheng Shi.

Respect.

In this world where people's hearts are hard to discern, this Fate Weaver still knows how to respect others.

Unlike some people who simply don't know how to respect others.

Hu Xuan smiled and slowly began to talk about the Grand Marshal's friend.

"Your Grand Marshal brother, the Grand Marshal, has many friends, and one of his friends is quite cunning..."

Fisherman.

Cheng Shi's gaze sharpened, as if deep in thought.

Fisherman, Hunter of chaos.

They are the least confused group within the [Chaos] Faith, adept at fishing in troubled waters, and even more skilled at creating troubled waters. They like to lead others into fighting in troubled waters, and then profit alone after the snipe and the clam have fought each other.

Although chaos and war are opposing Path of Fate, in some ways, these two Faith... are indeed quite compatible.

"Although I have received His approval, I still need to seek the understanding of [Birth] in different Trials."

In that Trials, I was matched with him, as well as one of his adversaries, the [Order] Believer.

The Elemental Judge clearly didn't get along with the fisherman, but the fisherman seemed unable to defeat him, so he set his sights on me.

To be precise, it hit everyone.

He set up a scheme that confused everyone's minds, causing every teammate to hate the Elemental Judge, including me.

I must say that the fisherman was very skilled. My teammates and I were thrown into a state of cognitive confusion. Just as he predicted, we joined forces to subdue the Elemental Judge, and the fisherman took the opportunity to finish off his enemy.

But even after he died, the dust did not settle. He was too ruthless; he even wanted to eliminate the root of the problem by killing the Elemental Judge's child as well.

Why are you backing away? You should know me. That child is me, even if he wasn't at the time, I would never let him kill my future self.

So I killed him.

It's that simple.

"..."

Cheng Shi fell silent. He thought to himself, "Sister, you don't need to explain the process. Just tell me how many children you had in that Trials, and I'll know just how 'simple' the Trials really is."

Hu Xuan seemed to have seen through Cheng Shi's thoughts, but she made no attempt to hide her "madness" regarding [Birth], instead smiling elegantly:

Six.

Six?

6.

You only have five teammates. Even if each of them has one, you're still short one. Where are you going to get one...?

But Cheng Shi Cheng Shi understood the problem, because there were indeed 6 people in one Trials, including Hu Xuan.

6!

That makes sense, that makes absolutely perfect sense. It's not like she hasn't done this before.