There Was No Such Modification Procedure

Although nothing seemed amiss from a distance, Lin Yu was able to ascertain the truth upon closer inspection, even before Palo Valetti and Pankto Valetti spoke...

The father and daughter have likely reconciled.

The reason is quite simple.

At that moment, Pankto Valetti was resting at the back of the carriage with an ice pack on his head.

Palo Valetti, on the other hand, had no obvious external injuries.

Regardless of what the father and daughter actually said, the negotiation clearly involved the following process: Palo Valetti hit Pankto Valetti again after his Memory returned—and afterwards, she quickly forgave him.

Palo's lack of injury suggests that the father and daughter were not fighting each other, while the ice pack on Pankto's head to reduce swelling and pain was clearly something Palo, the owner of the place, found for him after the fight.

At the same time...

Palo, who had hit the man, had red eyes, clearly having just cried, and his face still showed signs of grievance and displeasure.

Meanwhile, Pankto, who had been beaten, sat on the other side of the carriage without any displeasure. Instead, he looked at his daughter and showed a relieved smile.

Lin Yu didn't delve into what had happened between the two; he simply retrieved the [Ancient Notebook] and then looked at Palo Valetti.

"It seems you two had a pleasant conversation."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Palo Valetti gave a soft, cold snort, "So-so..."

"So... my request is complete?"

Lin Yu looked at Palo and asked with a smile.

Palo Valetti wrinkled her nose. "It wasn't me who gave you this commission..."

"But I think it would be better to ask your opinion on this matter. It seems that Brother Pankto has entered the 'I'll listen to my daughter from now on' mode," Lin Yu said, arms crossed. "The rule for mercenaries is that they only listen to the person in charge when giving orders... Otherwise, if a Noble sends his steward to give a commission, does that mean the steward has the final say?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, "That's right, that's right, there is such a rule!"

"But he and I aren't a unit," Palo Valetti waved his hand impatiently, "So don't ask me about your business with that guy."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot and Lin Yu exchanged a glance, then raised an eyebrow. "Wow, Miss Palo, I thought you two would live happily ever after."

"I'm an adult now. Even if I grew up with this guy, I'm old enough to separate from him," Palo said, patting the cargo box of his vehicle with displeasure. "Besides, I'm used to living alone... and he's a wanted criminal who has to spend most of his time in the Great Wilderness. I have no intention of moving Great Wilderness!"

As Palo spoke, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot thought for a moment and then added.

"I see... What if I told you I had a way to make sure your father no longer had to be a wanted criminal?"

Palo Valetti scoffed, "What does this have to do with me? So, go talk to him in person."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot gently shook her head. "Indeed, Mr. Pankto Do Valetti did ask my friend Arthur to find you and paid him for it."

"But if he wants to remove his wanted status, that will come at a different price—unfortunately, based on my assessment of his assets and capabilities, your father probably can't afford that."

Palo Valetti hesitated upon hearing this, but then said, "Although I have indeed reunited with him and acknowledge him as my father... that doesn't mean that after he was absent from my life for more than ten years, there is still any affection between us."

"I won't pay any price for him—he owes me, but I don't owe him anything."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed, "That's such a shame."

Palo Valetti then added, "Besides, I don't think you can do it... Your Excellency, 'Fairy Queen,' I respect you, and I know you have immense power in the Outer City... but I don't think you're qualified to negotiate with the Security Bureau and the Judicial Affairs Office of the City That Never Sleeps —Father's crime was determined directly by the Truth Company through Council resolution; it's a serious crime of murdering Noble and betraying the company."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot gently shook her finger. "'Fairy Queen' is indeed impossible... But have you ever thought about why I was able to become 'Fairy Queen' at such a young age?"

Palo Valetti looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot in disbelief upon hearing her words, then repeated, "So young... damn it, I thought you were some old monster who'd undergone some kind of rejuvenation modification or used Alchemy to preserve your youth."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pouted. "How rude of me, I'm actually a little younger than you."

Luella nodded in agreement, "That's right, the Raccoon is very young."

Palo realized what was happening. "So... you mean, you were put there by someone? You have connections and backers?"

"Yes, and you can't even imagine my background and connections," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pointed to herself, "So... if you agree, I can even get your father back into the Truth Company —you'll experience firsthand the truly extraordinary darkness of this city through me!"

Lin Yu sighed as he listened to Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: "Does it have to be so mysterious? It sounds so pretentious and embarrassing."

"Shut up! I'm just trying to help you get what you want," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said helplessly to Lin Yu. "Do you really think I need her help?"

Palo didn't hear the rest of the conversation between Nightless Sky Fire Apricot and Lin Yu; her attention was completely drawn to what Nightless Sky Fire Apricot had said earlier.

After much hesitation, Palo Valetti finally nodded. "Alright... I believe you, 'Fairy Queen.' Although I don't really care that much about this old man, it would still be quite troublesome if my father, a wanted criminal, kept coming to me from the Great Wilderness..."

Palo Valetti, who lived on the Outer City, just a stone's throw from the Great Wilderness, and whose clients were mostly gangsters and mercenaries, said this, pausing for a moment.

"So, if you can help me solve this problem, that would be great—but I won't pay too high a price for it."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot held up a finger. "Don't worry, it's not difficult... we just need you to help us Xingyi Alchemy Component."

Palo Valetti nodded upon hearing the condition, but seemed somewhat puzzled. "That's fine, it's just my job... But why me?"

"Since you're the 'Fairy Queen' and have such a powerful background, you must have many trustworthy 'Doctor' in the Outer City, right? And the Maintenance Teams of large companies are far better choices than me..."

"Because this involves Forbidden Alchemy, which is difficult to explain to the company, and not everyone has this talent," said Nightless Sky Fire Apricot with a smile, "And you happen to be one of the few who have mastered Forbidden Alchemy."

Palo Valetti's expression changed slightly. "Damn it, how did you know?"

"Your father's being wanted by the police wasn't unjustified. Although he only just realized what he had done, we had already investigated thoroughly... Your father had actually been involved in quite a few projects related to 'Forbidden Alchemy' back then, and he gave all that information to your mother before the incident... and your mother passed it all on to you."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said cheerfully, taking out her Communicator with one hand and fiddling with it.

Palo Valetti's expression shifted between light and shadow, before he finally whispered, "You're right... but I've only scratched the surface of those techniques myself."

"Nightless Sky Fire Apricot calmly. "What I need is for you to assist another Alchemy Master."

Palo Valetti raised an eyebrow. "Who? Could it be you?"

"No, it wasn't me. I might not be Alchemy Master, but I'm Alchemy Grandmaster, one in a million," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot waved her hand. "Have you ever heard of the name 'Omia Bosen'?"

Upon hearing the words of the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, Palo Valetti's expression grew even more serious. "No wonder this 'modification' is worth this price..."

"Although I don't Item of what needs to be upgraded yet... just from the name of this 'partner,' I know what you're going to do is pretty outrageous."

"However... I promised you—after all, being able to partner with a master like 'Omia Bosen' and get access to projects related to Forbidden Alchemy isn't really a loss for me."

"If it can improve my alchemy skills... well, and also 'incidentally' remove that guy's wanted status, then it's certainly acceptable to me."

Palo Valetti, glancing at Pankto behind him, asked, "So, when do we begin? When will you remove his wanted status, and when will I participate in that rehabilitation?"

Huo Xing from Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said, "Let's set off immediately."

"As for your father's status as a wanted criminal... it's gone."

Palo Valetti was stunned. "What?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot waved her Communicator: "The documents have been sent to you—the first is a notice from the Security Bureau, and the second is the details of the renovation plan you're going to implement."

Palo pulled out his Communicator in surprise, looked at the two new files that had been received at some point, and opened the first one.

What is a "typical case of correcting wrongful convictions"?

She closed the file, pointed the "Scan to Identify Wanted Bounty" app on her Communicator at her father, and turned on the Alchemy Component number auxiliary identification function. She watched as a "Top-Level Wanted" page popped up first, and then immediately updated to "No Wanted Information." She froze on the spot.

She looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, the red-haired girl spreading her hands.

"Now you know I wasn't joking, right? Do you know just how dark this city really is?"

"The law enforcement system is nothing but a toy to me—well, Miss Palo, it's time to get to your job."

Palo glanced back at Pankto Valetti, who was still applying ice packs and unaware that he had regained his freedom.

Pankto watched as his daughter turned back to look at him for the second time, then waved somewhat blankly, as if to greet her.

"Amazing... amazing..."

"Anyway, thank you."

As he spoke, Palo opened the second file sent by Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

Then...

After quickly glancing through it, Palo's astonished voice rang out.

"What do you mean I'm going to completely modify and upgrade an Artificial Humans created by the Truth Company and the Divine Power Group using the Artificial Life technology and cultivation facilities left behind by the 'Creator'? This android would be a copy of someone with high Alchemy Talent and combat awareness. I'd like to emulate Count Arase Nian and install multiple Alchemy Components that can be pre-loaded with High-level Alchemy and overload functions. I'd also modify it as a whole so that while maintaining a high level of Alchemy Component modification, it would still have the possibility of being able to perform 'Alchemy' or even 'Forbidden Alchemy' on its own?"

Palo Valetti looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, her expression twisted. "Your Majesty Fairy Queen, I am merely a 'black clinic Doctor's who takes on odd jobs in the Outer City. Even with the guidance of the senior 'Omia Bosen,' I'm afraid I have little confidence in my ability to handle what you're describing."

To Palo Valetti's resignation, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot simply smiled.

"Go for it, Palo, I have high hopes for you."

"Oh, by the way... by the way, you actually have some connection with that 'Artificial Humans'."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, she looked at Lin Yu.

"Let me introduce your Doppelganger Two, Arthur."

Lin Yu looked at Palo, who was staring at him, and sighed softly in resignation.

"Do I really have to say this most offensive part... Oh well, it's fine, after all, Lao Shi is working for me now..."

As Lin Yu spoke, he looked at Palo.

"As you've already seen, according to technical data, the common 'genetic source' of these Artificial Life all comes from employees of the Truth Company who possess high Alchemy Talent Alchemy Energy Affinity... they could even be considered the Truth Company's top elites."

Palo Valetti looked at Lin Yu, frowned, and asked, "So... what does this have to do with me?"

"The genetic source of the 'Artificial Humans' you need to modify... comes from your father Pankto Valetti," Lin Yu sighed. "That's why your participation is needed—because with your involvement, your Alchemy Energy is very likely not to be incompatible with his. In such a large-scale, full-body alchemical modification process, you can easily become the key to greatly increasing the success rate—you can make the Alchemy Energy environment within his body infinitely stable."

Lin Yu said calmly.

Palo Valetti glanced at Lin Yu, then at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, a look of something akin to "awe" appearing on her face.

"Damn it... you two are insane."