"You're ruthless. Poor Guo Liang got silenced just like that," sighed Daniel Davis as he watched Chai Yan mercilessly execute a company employee.
"Speaking of such an important prisoner, why didn't they have all the temporary workers escort him?" If Zhang Chulan and the others had been responsible for escorting Ma Xianhong, it would have taken everything Qutong had to stop them.
In the capital, inside a newly constructed building, Chai Yan and the others brought Ma Xianhong here after the abduction. This place was the headquarters of Yaoxing Society.
Yaoxing Society didn't just handle news about abnormal people; they also accepted requests for help. Most of Qutong's controlled subordinates had come to the society seeking help, only to fall into her trap, including Xiao Xiao.
"Big sister, we've brought the person back," a young woman in a black suit with an unremarkable appearance quietly reported as she entered Qutong's office.
"I see," Qutong, with her short pink hair, nodded slightly when she heard the report and motioned for her subordinate to leave.
"What exactly does Weizhuang know?" Qutong murmured softly, holding a glass of wine as she sat on the office sofa.
It was easy to figure out who had escaped from the company.
"I don't know much, actually," said an unfamiliar voice, startling Qutong. Her body froze for a moment before she slowly turned to see someone familiar leaning against the wall by the door.
"You're the one who took the furnace," Qutong said expressionlessly, looking at Weizhuang.
"Indeed," Daniel responded, carefully eyeing the Yaoxing Society president. No wonder she was Ma Xianhong's sister—every piece of jewelry she wore was a high-grade magical artifact.
"If you're waiting for your little toys to show up, don't bother. Before I came here, I already took care of them," Daniel smiled as he noticed Qutong's fingers brushing over her ring.
He wasn't lying. Before arriving, Daniel had knocked out all the controlled abnormal people in the basement. At this moment, the only one still conscious in Yaoxing Society was Qutong.
Seeing Qutong's expression change, Daniel continued, "I'm here for a simple reason: the Dual Mastery."
"Who are you?" Qutong's face immediately changed upon hearing the mention of the Dual Mastery technique. The wine in her glass evaporated instantly as a powerful aura surged from her body. Her magical artifacts activated, forming a protective armor around her, similar to Ma Xianhong's Wu Dou Armor.
"Quite powerful, huh?" Daniel remarked, observing Qutong's aura. It was the strongest he had seen aside from those of the older generation. Of course, Feng Baobao didn't count—she was technically from the older generation as well.
As Daniel finished speaking, five chains materialized around Qutong, binding her before she could react.
Qutong immediately tried to break free, unleashing a surge of energy to shatter the chains. But these were no ordinary chains—they were imbued with Zhou's power, making it impossible for her to escape.
"Stop struggling. You can't break free with your current strength," Daniel said. He had no intention of being polite to Qutong, unlike how he treated Lu Jin. He was also curious about the secrets Qutong was hiding.
He approached her and placed his right hand on her shoulder, shattering the magical armor with a single forceful press. In his left hand, a small syringe appeared, which he swiftly injected into her right arm. The syringe was filled with truth serum—not the type used by SHIELD agents in the Marvel universe, but a magical potion from the world of Harry Potter.
As the serum took effect, Qutong's consciousness began to blur. Daniel started asking his questions, beginning with the Dual Mastery technique.
"So Lu Ai wasn't lying after all. But this one is really ruthless," Daniel thought as he confirmed the details about the Dual Mastery from Qutong, including her cultivation insights and experiences with the technique.
To some extent, Dual Mastery could achieve effects similar to the Six Stolen Dragons, such as maintaining youth. Dual Mastery could adjust the body, acting like a form of nanotechnology-based medical treatment. Xiao Xiao's severed arm, for instance, was healed through this technique.
With Dual Mastery, as long as someone wasn't dead, their physical injuries could be healed. However, it was limited to the body—it could manipulate the soul but couldn't heal it.
"This one doesn't know Feng Baobao's true identity either. She only confirmed it using modern technology during the Luo Tian Da Jiao," Daniel mused.
Feng Baobao's exposure had all started when Quanxing stole Zhang Chulan's grandfather's body. At that time, Qutong had only been suspicious of Feng Baobao. It wasn't until the Luo Tian Da Jiao that she fully confirmed it.
Many in Quanxing were Qutong's subordinates, likely due to the allure of the Dual Mastery. After confirming Feng Baobao's identity, Qutong sent Ma Xianhong to capture Mei Jinfeng, eventually finding an old photo of Feng Baobao.
All signs indicated that Feng Baobao had some unknown connection to the legendary Wugensheng.
In the world of the abnormal, no one was more mysterious than Wugensheng. Not only was his strength unparalleled, but his personal charisma was undeniable—he had gathered the Thirty-Six Bandits and made them all acknowledge him as their leader.
Sadly, the Thirty-Six Bandits had been swiftly wiped out. While various sects and clans had joined forces against them, a crucial factor was that Wugensheng had not appeared. If he had, the fate of the bandits might have been different.
In the world of the abnormal, power was everything. Wugensheng was the only one capable of rivaling the Celestial Master. His Divine Spirit could neutralize all the techniques used by abnormal people, whether they were born with power or acquired it later.
Divine Spirit's effects were powerful enough to rival the Eight Miraculous Skills, potentially elevating them to an ultimate level. It turned all energy-based techniques back to their basic forms.
Chai Yan was one of those elite warriors, taught by the formidable Ruhu. Despite his strength, he was easily defeated by Zhang Chulan's Divine Spirit, forcing him to commit suicide to avoid capture.
"So, you're trying to use Feng Baobao to find Wugensheng. Makes sense. Compared to Feng Baobao, Wugensheng is the real key," Daniel thought after learning Qutong's secret. He decided to temporarily let her go. He was also curious about Wugensheng. With Qutong around, they might really find him.
"Command the Spirit," Daniel then used the Command the Spirit technique on Qutong. With his knowledge of souls, he had mastered the technique quickly, thanks to Wang Ai's contributions.
Command the Spirit allowed one to possess a spirit, gaining its power. A strong spirit could enhance one's strength, like the Marcen spirits of the Horse Masters or the powerful spirit of Mount Changbai's Liu Kunsheng.
Even weaker spirits had their uses, such as when Feng Xingtong possessed one of the Nine National Hands, Wang Zizhong, allowing him to use his medical skills. The benefits of possession persisted even after the possession ended, leaving some skills behind.
For Feng Xingtong, who studied medicine, Wang Zizhong became a mentor, making Command the Spirit a kind of cheat for learning. Wang Bing's remarkable abilities were largely thanks to this technique.
After making Qutong answer his questions, Daniel reintegrated her spirit back into her body.
"Shao Xiao." Taking advantage of the opportunity, Daniel also obtained Shao Xiao's Twin Harmony Qi. Though he didn't plan to cultivate it right away, he kept it for later.
After learning the Twin Harmony Qi, Daniel had Shao Xiao sent back. He had no intention of saving Shao Xiao—after all, they weren't close. If it had been Lu Linglong, perhaps he might have done something.
Even if he saved Shao Xiao now, unless he killed Qutong, she would eventually kill Shao Xiao to cover her tracks.
Compared to Shao Xiao, Qutong was far more important, not only because of her connection to Wugensheng but also because of Ma Xianhong. Without Qutong backing him up, Ma Xianhong would eventually cause big trouble.
Even if Ma Xianhong used Dual Mastery to make him seem trustworthy, it wouldn't change his nature. His reckless behavior, even after Qutong altered his appearance, showed that.
Ma Xianhong was highly valuable. If the first version of the Furnace was 1.0, Daniel now had the 2.0 version. Ma Xianhong might even create a 3.0 version later.
The 2.0 Furnace was more advanced than the original, not only transforming ordinary people into enhanciles but also boosting the power of existing abnormal people.
Qutong's ambition was evident—she aimed to use Dual Mastery and the Furnace to create a loyal army of powerful abnormal people.
After leaving Qutong alone, Daniel left her office without tampering with her memories. Given that Qutong had Dual Mastery, it wouldn't have made much difference. However, to track her later, he placed a mark on her heart using the powers of the Operation Fruit. It was so well hidden that Qutong wouldn't notice unless she significantly increased her strength.
Dual Mastery's abilities in disguise were extensive. It could transform someone in countless ways, even allowing them to change gender or become a
child.
"The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Heavenly Valley... It certainly has a very agricultural style," Daniel mused. From Qutong, he had learned about the plan to lure Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao to Wugensheng's treasure trove. She had even arranged for foreign explorers and abnormal people to enter the valley, ensuring they would meet Zhang Chulan at the right time.
To Qutong, Zhang Chulan was insignificant. Her true target was Feng Baobao, just as Ma Xianhong was unimportant—what mattered was Qutong, who stood behind him.
This was something even Wang Ye couldn't divine using the Fenghou Qimen.
Initially, Daniel had planned to retreat and focus on cultivating the Eight Miraculous Skills, but after hearing about the Heavenly Valley's secrets, his curiosity was piqued.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Heavenly Valley was a passage that could turn ordinary people into abnormal ones.
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