booktalesy Chapter 85 The Third Marrow Cleansing!
Chapter 85 The Third Marrow Cleansing!
Chapter 85 The Third Marrow Cleansing!
After finishing his meal, Su Ye came out of the Jiang family's house and stretched.
The old stairwell was dimly lit. The afternoon breeze drifted in through a small window at the end of the stairwell, carrying a hint of food smell and the dampness of the old walls. He had just reached the bottom of the stairs when he heard hurried footsteps behind him.
"Mr. Su!"
Su Ye turned around.
Jiang Ping chased after him, carrying two old books.
The boy was running quite fast, sweat beading on his forehead. The two books in his hands were wrapped in kraft paper, the edges of which were worn white.
"This is what my dad asked me to give to you."
Jiang Ping handed the book over.
Su Ye took it, opened it, and glanced at it.
A book titled "Dragon and Snake Transformation".
The other book is "Dragon and Snake Swap Backbone".
The latter was obviously much newer, with a lot of handwritten papers inside. Some parts had been altered repeatedly, the ink was of varying shades, and there were fingerprints on the edges.
This should be an extension that Jiang Yueshan has made over the years based on the Dragon and Snake Transformation.
Su Ye gently stroked the pages with his fingertips. They were old and carried the scent of time, which made Su Ye's eyes sparkle.
Although Jiang Yueshan remained stubborn and couldn't let go of his ancestral heritage, Su Ye's extraordinary state had clearly shocked him and changed him somewhat.
Jiang Ping stood to the side, his eyes serious.
"Mr. Su, thank you."
Su Ye looked up at Jiang Ping but didn't say anything.
Jiang Ping pursed his lips.
"I know you could have chosen not to say those things today. I'm not stupid; I understand your intentions and good intentions."
The old residential area was quiet downstairs. In the distance, someone was pushing a stroller, the wheels making a soft sound as they rolled over the ground. The boy stood there, neither humble nor arrogant, his face full of gratitude.
Jiang Ping said in a low voice, "My dad has spent his whole life in the martial arts school. After he broke his leg, he was like a lost soul. I know he wants me to master the Dragon-Snake Transformation, and I also know he's afraid that something will happen to me if I get involved with those things. What happened at the Xuanjing Society must not happen again."
"But I also know that the outside world has changed."
Su Ye looked at him, suddenly smiled, and raised his hand to rub his head.
"Good that you understand."
Su Ye said, "You'll have to rely on yourself more in the future. Your father has his reasons. His generation lived their whole lives guarding the tradition, so it's normal that he can't let go. While you're getting involved with the extraordinary, you also need to pass on the ancient martial arts you've cultivated. The Dragon-Snake Transformation is an extremely sophisticated and powerful ancient martial art, and it can't be lost."
He paused, then suddenly changed the subject.
"But if you want to take this path, you must be prepared to suffer, bleed, and even die suddenly on some unknown street one day."
Jiang Ping raised his head.
"I see."
His eyes were very bright.
"I had this thought from the moment I was captured by the Xuanjing Society. Only by becoming stronger can I fight against the darkness that has arisen."
He clenched his fist.
"I want to protect my dad. I don't want him to get hurt anymore."
Su Ye didn't interrupt him. Jiang Ping seemed to have finally found someone to confide in, and his voice gradually lowered.
"Actually, the reason they targeted our family is ultimately because of this book, 'Dragon and Snake Swap'."
Su Ye's eyes flickered slightly.
Jiang Ping said, "Six months ago, my spine started to feel off. At first, my back would feel hot and my bones would crack when I slept at night. Later, when I exerted myself, it felt like something was surging in my back."
He pointed to his spine.
"My dad noticed that I might be naturally suited to the Dragon-Snake Transformation, so he modified it to make this ancient martial art more suitable for my body."
At this point, a hint of sadness flashed in Jiang Ping's eyes.
"He was very happy during that time, saying that the martial arts school might be able to reopen. He said that if he could make a name for himself by practicing the Dragon and Snake Spin technique, the Jiang family's martial arts could be passed down."
So they started promoting the Dragon and Snake Spinal Transformation and the power of ancient martial arts. As a result, they did not expand their martial arts school, but instead attracted people from the Xuanjing Society.
A group of men in black broke down the door.
They took Jiang Ping away.
Jiang Yueshan was dismissed.
The last glimmer of hope for the Dragon and Snake Martial Arts School was crushed.
Su Ye nodded.
"It's all in the past now, look forward."
Jiang Ping nodded vigorously.
"Um!"
Su Ye glanced at him.
"Come with me."
He led Jiang Ping to an open space behind the old residential area.
There were a few piles of broken bricks here, weeds grew in the corner, and a crooked tree stood nearby. No one was under the tree, but the sound of spatulas hitting iron pots came from the residential buildings in the distance, creating a strong sense of everyday life.
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Su Ye told Jiang Ping to stand with his back to him.
"relax."
Jiang Ping took a deep breath.
Su Ye's spiritual power enveloped him, sinking slowly down his spine.
really.
Deep within Jiang Ping's spine, an irregular force was surging.
That force was not still; it contracted and stretched at times, like a small dragon that had not yet fully awakened, trapped between the boy's joints. The surrounding muscles were also affected, with some parts becoming overly tense and others becoming weak.
If it is allowed to grow uncontrollably like this, it will eventually compress the spinal nerves.
Su Ye raised his hand and tapped Jiang Ping's shoulder and back.
"It's loose here."
Then she touched her waist.
"Don't let this place collapse."
Jiang Ping immediately adjusted his body.
Su Ye taught him a simple stretching method.
The movements are not complicated.
Open your shoulders, relax your back, press down your waist, and sink your hips.
Each step is coordinated with breathing, so that the force in the spine no longer rushes around wildly, but slowly returns to a straight line with the pull of the muscles.
Jiang Ping practiced twice, and sweat started to appear on his forehead.
"How are you feeling?"
"hot."
Jiang Ping's eyes lit up.
"My back feels a bit smoother now, it's no longer that chaotic feeling, it's like something has been sorted out."
Su Ye nodded.
"From now on, practice every day, but don't rush it or push yourself too hard. You need to learn to control it now, don't let it control you. If it grows wildly, it will become a big problem."
Jiang Ping took notes carefully.
Su Ye carefully put away the two books and then took out a thin rubbing from his bag.
The paper was new, and the binding was very simple.
There are only two words on the cover.
"breathe".
Jiang Ping was stunned.
"Mr. Su, what brings you here?"
Su Ye handed him the rubbing.
"Since I took your Dragon-Snake Transformation item, I'll give you something in return."
Jiang Ping quickly waved his hand.
"No, Mr. Su, you saved me, this is what my family should do."
"Take it."
Su Ye stuffed the breathing technique book into Jiang Ping's arms.
"It will be of great use to you."
He originally came here today intending to exchange this for the Dragon-Snake Spinal Transformation, but he didn't expect to stumble upon the affair between Jiang Yueshan and his son. This breathing technique was a simplified version he had prepared in advance, as the breathing technique that Su Ye had developed himself was too intense.
He has a water-based golden core as a safety net, so if his body shows any abnormalities, he can immediately intervene with water-based power. If an ordinary person rashly tries to practice this method, their lungs will explode, which is considered mild. If they are impatient for quick results, their heart will probably explode very soon.
Therefore, he cut off the most dangerous part of this rubbing.
The entry process is slower.
Its advantage lies in its stability, but even so, Su Ye is confident that he can easily defeat the trashy breathing techniques of the Xuanjing Society!
Jiang Ping accepted it with both hands, as if he were receiving something very valuable.
"Thank you, Mr. Su."
"Practice hard."
Su Ye waved his hand, then turned and left.
Jiang Ping stood still, looking down as he opened the simple rubbing book.
The handwriting on the first page is clear.
"Heaven and earth have a guiding force; gather your breath and return it to its source. Your breath is like the tide, your body like the shore. Do not welcome the tide as it comes, nor chase after it as it goes. When the mind is calm, the breath is calm; when the breath is calm, the bones resonate."
As Jiang Ping read, his eyes widened.
These few sentences are very short, but they are followed by detailed instructions on how to guide breathing and airflow.
He simply repeated it silently once, and it felt as if his chest was gently pushed open, causing his breathing to become deeper without him realizing it.
The surging heat behind him subsided a little as his breathing slowed down.
The boy suddenly looked up.
Su Ye's figure had already disappeared into the distance.
Sunlight falls on the street.
Jiang Ping stared blankly at that retreating figure, his fingers gripping the rubbing tightly.
Su Ye did not go back immediately.
He walked along the old streets of Dongcheng District, avoiding the crowds, and found a nearby desolate mountain.
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This place isn't high up, and it's not very famous.
At the foot of the mountain, there are several wastelands overgrown with weeds. Half of the abandoned stone steps are covered by vines. As you walk further up, the sounds of the city gradually fade away, leaving only the rustling of the wind through the leaves.
Su Ye's spiritual power spread out.
There was no one around.
Only a few birds were startled and flew away in a flurry from the woods.
He found a flat bluestone and sat down cross-legged.
First, open "The Dragon and the Snake Change Their Back".
The pages contain numerous annotations by Jiang Yueshan.
"The back muscles are like a bow, the spine like a string—a dragon does not move straight, a snake does not die coiled—to change the spine, first change the strength; to change the strength, first change the breath—"
These things have a special kind of spiritual power.
Jiang Yueshan is indeed a genius in ancient martial arts.
Using Jiang Ping's back changes as a reference, he pushed the Dragon-Snake Transformation a big step further in a direction that is more in line with the evolution of the spine.
Su Ye read for a while, then closed the book.
He shook his head.
"I seem to have fallen into a misconception."
The idea of "dragon and snake changing spine" was developed by Jiang Yueshan based on the external appearance of Jiang Ping's spine.
it works.
It's stunning enough.
But it is still rough.
Jiang Yueshan lacked spiritual power and could not see through the energy flow deep within his body. He relied on experience, his foundation in ancient martial arts, and his father's observation of his son to gradually find his way.
That's already quite remarkable.
But ultimately, it won't be any better than what Su Ye developed himself.
He is a water-elemental Golden Core cultivator of extraordinary talent.
He was quick-witted, clear-headed, and had a better understanding of Jiang Ping's changes, with a clearer understanding of the patterns, veins, and direction of his strength.
He doesn't need to fixate on the alternative path Jiang Yueshan has created.
Su Ye opened "Dragon and Snake Transformation".
The pages of the old book were yellowed, the edges were curled, and it had a faint musty smell.
The first few lines of text catch the eye.
"The spine is the great dragon, the waist is the root of the snake. When the dragon rises, the whole body resounds; when the snake coils, it hides inch by inch. Rising is like the thunder of awakening insects, falling is like the water of a deep abyss. Bones are inseparable from flesh, strength is inseparable from breath. When the body moves an inch, power travels through a hundred joints."
Su Ye's eyes gradually brightened.
This is the source.
Ancient, concise, even somewhat clumsy.
But it contains something very pure.
Jiang Ping's spine came to mind.
That "dragon" that has not yet fully awakened.
The old marks on Jiang Yueshan's wooden dummy reappeared.
In addition, there were his own physical feedbacks from practicing the Dragon-Snake Spinal Transformation technique these past few days.
All the images began to merge.
Your feet sink first.
Power originates from the ground.
Knees not locked, hips not stiff.
His waist and abdomen were like a coiled snake, and his spine was like a trembling dragon.
The shoulders and back open and close, and all the bones resonate in unison.
Ultimately, the power emanates from the fist, the fingertips, and even the gaze.
Su Ye stood up.
He first slowly demonstrated the movements from the Dragon and Snake Transformation.
The movements are ancient.
It's also very awkward.
In some places, the way people exert force is completely different from that of modern people.
But the more Su Ye practiced, the more he realized that many of the things he learned were not wrong; they were simply ways in which the ancients described things in their own language that were closer to the instincts of life.
Disassemble! Modify! Reassemble!
With Su Ye's understanding of human anatomy, Su Ye aims to develop a technique that uses the spine as its fundamental source and unleashes a tremendous power!
Absorbing the experience from the Dragon-Snake Transformation, refining the Dragon-Snake Transformation, and making it the foundation, there was too much information to process in his head. Fortunately, the water-element golden core trembled, and that water-element energy made Su Ye's brain like a well-functioning machine!
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
In the mountains and forests, Su Ye's movements became smoother and smoother.
At first, it was just a slight cracking sound from the joints.
Later, the entire spine began to tremble slightly.
Crackling sound.
Crackling sounds.
The back fascia resembled a drawn bow, with layers of fascia coiled around the waist and abdomen. The bluestone beneath my feet could not bear the weight, and a small crack appeared.
Su Ye suddenly stopped.
next moment.
He threw a punch.
Roar!
In the mountains and forests, it seemed as if a dragon was roaring.
The force of the punch rolled across the ground, flattening the weeds and carving a terrifying furrow into the soil, with pebbles rolling and grass roots flying.
Su Ye stood still and let out a long breath.
A strange, indescribable surge of energy suddenly welled up within him.
A warm current exploded from deep within the spine.
First, the coccyx.
Then it travels up the waist and back, rushes past the shoulder blades, and permeates the limbs and bones.
The water system's golden elixir trembled.
The golden breath moves through the lungs.
My heart is churning with crimson light.
Bones, fascia, flesh, and skin were all swept up by that warm current at that moment.
Marrow cleansing.
The third marrow cleansing!
Su Ye closed his eyes.
He could feel changes happening in his body.
Bone density increases again, the spine moves like a truly awakened dragon, fascia elasticity is enhanced, and muscle transmission is faster and smoother. Blood flows with a warm, rich energy, and the skin even develops a radiant, lustrous sheen.
He suddenly let out a soft thud.
boom.
The bluestone shattered.
Su Ye moved forward, creating a gust of wind that rustled the leaves and broke several withered branches.
With each breath he took, the air currents between heaven and earth seemed to be drawn into his chest, surging with vitality.
At this moment, the weight of life becomes extremely thick, like a mountain, or even more like a river, continuous and endless.
Su Ye opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
He looked down at his hands, then felt the surge of new life deep within his spine, and his pulse rose slightly.
"Cool!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it carried a powerful energy that made it travel far through the mountains and forests.
At the foot of the mountain not far away.
A middle-aged man carrying a bamboo basket was bending down to gather firewood when he suddenly felt dizzy, as if he had been jolted by something. His face changed color, and he steadied himself by holding onto a tree trunk, looking around blankly.
"Cool?"
"Who said it's enjoyable?"
The mountains and forests were quiet.
The wind rustles the grass.
He felt a chill run down his spine, his face paled, he swallowed hard, picked up the bamboo basket and left, his pace much faster than before, muttering to himself.
"Is it haunted in broad daylight?"
When Su Ye returned to the city from the barren mountains, it was already dark.
The bus swayed and rattled into the East District. Outside the window were rows of old buildings, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys. The fragrant aroma of cooking made Su Ye's mouth water, but at the moment he closed his eyes and was thinking about today's trip.
This trip yielded even greater rewards than he had imagined.
Dragon and Snake Martial Arts School, Jiang Yueshan, Jiang Ping.
There was also the true Dragon and Snake Transformation. He originally only wanted to find direction in ancient martial arts and gain inspiration from the wisdom of the ancients. He never expected that the Dragon and Snake Spinal Transformation, which was derived from the Dragon and Snake Transformation, would have such a terrifying effect, allowing his physique to break through the limits and complete the third marrow cleansing.
His body is now completely different.
The sense of coordination between bones, fascia, flesh, and internal organs reached an unprecedented level; with each breath—
It felt as if an extremely fine layer of energy was flowing within his body. The water-based golden elixir was stable, the golden energy in his lungs was restrained, his heart was warm with crimson light, and deep within his spine, it was as if a sleeping dragon was lurking.
Su Ye looked down at his hands. His fingers were long and slender, and his skin was clean. He looked no different from an ordinary person, but he knew very well that this body had achieved a certain stage of perfection.
Three marrow cleansing sessions.
This should be the ultimate stage of the marrow cleansing process.
After completing the third marrow cleansing, Su Ye realized that he had reached the pinnacle of his cultivation and that he needed to find another way to break through to the next level.
Su Ye slowly exhaled.
Bus stop.
The city remains ordinary.
But Su Ye, sitting on this ordinary bus, could hear something deeper: heartbeats, breathing, and the vibrations of the tires rolling over the ground.
He closed his eyes to rest, his pulse rising slightly.
"I feel so comfortable right now."
The next morning.
Su Ye continued on his way to work at the hospital. Just as he reached the intersection next to the hospital, he was stopped by a pretty figure.
The girl stood under the shade of a tree, arms crossed, glaring at him angrily.
Jiang Xiaoyue.
These days, during my standardized residency training at the Second Affiliated Hospital, I've noticed significant changes in my community.
She used to wear her hair in a ponytail, which gave her a youthful and lively look. Now her hair is loose, with the ends gently draped over her shoulders. She wears a white shirt under a light-colored cardigan, which makes her look less rebellious and more gentle. But when she opens her eyes, that familiar feeling immediately comes back.
"snort."
Jiang Xiaoyue looked him up and down.
"Dr. Su is so different now that she's been promoted to a full-fledged doctor. Her demeanor is truly remarkable."
Su Ye could tell from the tone that She was sulking.
"What happened?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xiaoyue got even angrier, her face puffed up like a toad.
"We classmates wanted to get together, so we called you and sent you messages, but you didn't reply. Senior Brother Su, are you so busy that you've become oblivious to worldly affairs? Can you please look down at us mere mortals?"
Su Ye took out his phone and glanced at it, looking somewhat embarrassed.
It really is.
From the moment he went to find the Dragon and Snake Martial Arts School, he put his phone on silent. After returning yesterday, he kept studying the Dragon and Snake Transformation, with Chengxi's notes piling up one after another, completely unaware of it.
Jiang Xiaoyue leaned over for a look and snorted.
"See? Did I wrong you?"
Su Ye coughed lightly.
"I've been quite busy lately."
"So busy that I can't find anyone for days."
"6
Jiang Xiaoyue rolled her eyes.
"You used to be like this too, but at least you'd come back to life and reply. Now, you just disappear."
As she spoke, her voice softened a little.
"This class reunion was organized by Fang Yuan. I don't know what he's up to. He's being very secretive."
Su Yehuo raised an eyebrow slightly.
Fang Yuan.
He vaguely remembered the name.
My classmates at Daren High School aren't bad people, they just love to cause trouble. But in places like Daren, there are many small cliques in the class, and the sense of community that we had in junior and senior high school is nowhere to be found. Some classmates haven't even spoken a few words to each other in four years, so it's really rare for them to suddenly have a reunion.
"I think I'll pass."
Su Ye said.
He wasn't particularly interested in these kinds of gatherings.
With this time, it would be much better to go back and ponder the transformation of dragons and snakes.
Jiang Xiaoyue looked at him, sighed softly, and her voice softened.
"Will you come with me?"
Su Ye glanced at the society.
Jiang Xiaoyue looked down and kicked a small pebble on the roadside.
"I actually miss my university life quite a bit."
Su Ye's expression softened, and he suddenly understood.
"Having trouble at work lately?"
Jiang Xiaoyue didn't answer immediately. She stood in the morning light outside the hospital, with crowds of people coming and going behind her. After her residency training, she had clearly been worn down by reality.
When they were given important responsibilities, everyone felt that the future was a magnificent feast, and that as long as they left the school, they could soar through the sky like eagles and fly thousands of miles.
However, once you truly step into the world of Rongli and experience the daily grind, you suddenly realize that you are just an insignificant speck among the masses.
In hindsight, looking back, I realize that Da Ren was the best. He was unrestrained, free, and without so much unspoken pressure.
Su Ye looked at the club for a while, sighed, and seeing the change in his junior sister, he finally softened and nodded.
"OK."
Jiang Xiaoyue's eyes lit up immediately.
"real?"
"I don't have anything to do today, I'll pick you up from the Second Hospital after get off work."
"Thank you, senior!"
That voice is so sweet.
Su Ye was momentarily dazed, then burst into laughter.
"Okay, stop pinching it, it's giving me goosebumps."
Jiang Xiaoyue kicked at her.
"How annoying! If you don't answer the phone again, I'm going to fight you!"
On the bow.
After getting off work, Su Ye went to the entrance of the Second Hospital.
The area in front of the Second Hospital was quieter than the First Hospital. There were a few snack shops along the roadside, with the sizzling sound of grilled cold noodles on the griddle, and a few young nurses...
After get off work, we went to buy milk tea together.
Jiang Xiaoyue was already waiting at the door.
She changed into a light-colored dress, wearing a jacket over it, and carrying a small bag. She immediately waved when she saw Su Ye.
"here!"
The two took a taxi to the party location.
Qingyun Restaurant.
Jiangcheng has a restaurant that has been open for many years. The storefront is decorated in an old-fashioned style, with red lanterns hanging at the entrance. Once the glass door is pushed open, the aroma of food and wine fills the air. The hall is noisy with people, and waiters are carrying plates back and forth. There is a slight musty smell of cooking oil on the carpet.
The private room is on the second floor.
The name is "Wangjiang Pavilion".
When I pushed the door open, there were already quite a few people sitting inside.
"Hey, Su Ye's here!"
Someone shouted.
"Su, you're such a genius! I've been hearing so much about you lately!"
"??? Are you saying that wealth and power lead to lust?! Hahaha! I watched that video. The genius Su's thought process is indeed different from us mere mortals. He's absolutely right!"
"Jiang Xiaoyue is here too, the beauty of the Second Hospital."
Jiang Xiaoyue greeted her with a smile.
Su Ye walked in, his gaze sweeping over the room.
Many of the faces were familiar, but not really close. In fact, we hadn't exchanged many words during the important period of the meeting. But now, after some time had passed and we had gone through the process of standing committee meetings, we felt a sense of closeness with each other.
Su Ye smiled slightly. He had long since completely integrated into this world. The memories of his past great responsibilities were unearthed by his powerful spirit, bringing with them the smells of sunshine, classrooms, laboratories, and the cafeteria, gradually entering his senses.
The lines on his face softened a bit.
"have not seen you for a long time."
"Su Ye, sit here."
"Xiaoyue, sit here, sit here."
The atmosphere quickly warmed up.
A group of people were clinking glasses and chatting about very practical things.
"Let me tell you, our department head is absolutely outrageous. Yesterday, he asked me to revise medical records at 11 p.m., and I was already asleep."
"What's that? My boss is the real genius. He can't even write his own thesis, so he makes me stay up all night revising the format."
"Money is hard to earn."
"Shit tastes awful."
"Brother, your summary is a bit too somber."
Some laughed, some cursed.
However, everyone's expressions showed deep fatigue.
Jiang Xiaoyue quickly blended in and chatted with a few girls about the residency training at the Second Hospital.
"I get a headache just looking at medical record templates now. Night shifts are the worst. I just lie down at 2 a.m. and then a nurse calls and I'm instantly back to reality."
"At least you guys are still in the hospital; I'm no longer a doctor."
The speaker was a girl named Yu Zhouxiao, who had now switched to working as a pharmaceutical representative. Her makeup was much more refined, and she spoke much more tactfully than before.
"I had no choice, I just couldn't take it anymore. My job was exhausting, the workload was heavy, and the pressure was immense. Changing careers would at least make my wallet a little more comfortable."
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On the other side, a male colleague who had returned from the provincial capital smiled as he held up a wine glass.
He, Yu Zhenghong, has some family connections. He was quite flamboyant when he took office, but now he is more composed.
"It's not as good as you guys think in the provincial capital. It's so competitive there, damn it. They really don't treat people like human beings. I feel like I'm just a giant version of Saint Ma, a pure beast."
Everyone sighed in dismay.
After leaving the school, everyone was hit hard by life.
Some people continue to endure the long wait in the hospital, not knowing when they will finally see the light of day; some have changed careers; some have returned to their hometowns to take civil service exams; and some have gone to big cities.
All aspects of life are laid out on this table of food and beer.
Su Ye listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.
He sat down next to Jiang Xiaoyue and noticed that although She smiled a lot, there was a hint of fatigue in her eyes. The training program was clearly not easy for someone as bright and cheerful as She.
After all, geniuses are only a minority.
Most people are just ordinary people with fantasies. When a wave called life comes, it washes away all the makeup, leaving behind a disheveled self.
Just as the drinks were flowing, Fang Yuan suddenly stood up. He was dressed quite formally today, in a black shirt and with his hair styled. He loved to create a lively atmosphere when he took office, and now that he was standing up with a wine glass in his hand, everyone looked at him.
"Everyone."
Fang Yuan cleared his throat.
"It's not easy for us to get together today. After graduation, we all went our separate ways. It's fate that we can sit down for a meal and have a drink together."
"Oh dear, Mr. Fang has begun."
"Fast forward to 'Respect for Tomorrow'!"
Fang Yuan smiled.
"Don't rush."
He said a few polite words, then suddenly changed the subject.
"Actually, there's another matter that you've come to visit today, Yujia."
The private room became a little quieter.
Fang Yuan put down his wine glass, his expression turning serious.
Do you remember that thick fog from before?
Everyone was taken aback.
"Dense fog?"
"Oh, that time? That was definitely strange."
"I almost forgot about it if you hadn't mentioned it."
"That fog was outrageous. That morning on my way to work, the whole city of Jiangcheng was almost steamed up."
Someone remarked, "What's strange is that almost no one discussed it online afterward."
"Yes, I feel the same way. It's like the fog was wiped away. Sometimes when I search online, I start to wonder if my memory is all messed up."
Su Ye held his teacup, his eyes darting around. Hearing about the "heavy fog" and the changes in the world from his former colleague, he had a strange feeling in his heart.
Is the concept of the extraordinary finally about to slowly seep from behind the scenes into the dinner tables of ordinary people?
Fang Yuan pressed his hand in the air, and everyone in the private room immediately fell silent, looking at Fang Yuan, wondering what he meant by saying that.
He lowered his voice, his gaze intense.
"It's been almost a month since that fog, and now many things are no longer secrets."
"The world is about to undergo a dramatic change."
The words fell.
Some people were deep in thought.
Some people even burst out laughing.
"Fang Yuan, have you lost your mind?"
"Did staying up all night online ruin your brain?"
"Your opening line sounds like you're trying to sell a course. Are you trying to rip off our guys like韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting them)?"
Despite the questions, Fang Yuan's expression remained unchanged. He slowly took out his phone and opened a video.
"Take a look at this first."
The phone was projected onto the TV in the private room.
The video is a bit shaky.
It looks like it was taken at night.
In a dimly lit alley, a twisted black shadow lies on the ground, tearing at a person, with blood trailing long. The person filming breathes rapidly, the camera shakes violently, and finally, the creature in the frame suddenly raises its head, revealing a face that is nothing like that of a normal creature.
The private room fell silent instantly.
Jiang Xiaoyue was so frightened that she grabbed Su Ye's clothes tightly.
Her fingers were cold.
A girl next to him covered her mouth, her face turning pale.
"What...what is this thing?"
"Is it synthetic?"
"Fang Yuan, you've taken this joke too far."
"These kinds of dark videos always appear online, who knows if they're real or not? Damn it, I was eating right now, Fang Yuan, are you crazy?!"
Fang Yuan turned off the video, his expression serious.
"I'm not joking."
He looked at everyone.
"Believe it or not, haven't you noticed lately that things are always going wrong in your lives? Encountering strange things on the street, and even though we're all doctors, haven't we received any strange cases at the hospital? Or has someone around you suddenly become a little abnormal?"
After these words were spoken, many people fell silent.
Some people began to reminisce.
There are indeed some missing cases in the hospital during this period.
Some cases that cannot be explained by modern medicine have indeed appeared more frequently recently, but most of them have been ignored. They are all currently interns, with only a few having been promoted to full-time positions, and we don't have much contact with them.
Now that Fang Yuan said that, the atmosphere changed instantly.
Fang Yuan continued, "I have an opportunity right now that I can help you access a new world."
"This is a brand new opportunity."
"Of course, I'm just initiating this. Those who want to access this new world must meet certain conditions. The future will be a massive selection process; only those with special talents will have the opportunity to interact with the Mech faction."
The private room was in complete chaos, and everyone's ambitions were piqued.
"What are the conditions?"
"Fang Yuan, where did you get all this information from?"
"You haven't joined a pyramid scheme, have you?"
Jiang Xiaoyue gripped Su Ye's clothes and lowered her voice.
"Is he telling the truth? What exactly is it? Mutation? Evolution? What on earth is all this?"
Su Ye glanced at the office, then looked at his colleagues on the table, whose expressions were a mixture of fear, excitement, doubt, and anticipation.
In this context, his current status...
He really didn't know what to say.
After a moment of silence, Su Ye sighed.
"Why think so much? Will it affect your work?"
Jiang Xiaoyue was taken aback, and the tension and excitement that had just emerged in the group dissipated considerably in an instant.
"It seems—it doesn't matter. Senior brother, you're such a spoilsport, hmph."
"That settles it."
Su Ye took a sip of tea. He could tell that Jiang Xiaoyue showed no signs of evolving for the time being. At least for now, she was just an ordinary person. It might not be a good thing for an ordinary person to come into contact with the extraordinary.
Moreover, Fang Yuan is acting strangely today.
The motives behind this gathering were not entirely pure.
Extraordinary is an individual's extraordinary ability.
To explore, to inquire.
Who gave Fang Yuan the authority to take the lead? And who is behind him?
Just then, Fang Yuan took out a piece of jade from his pocket.
The stone was as deep as the sea, with a beautiful color that shimmered with a deep blue hue under the lights of the private room, and there seemed to be extremely fine light patterns flowing inside.
Many people quieted down.
Fang Yuan said softly, "Breaking free from shackles and achieving human transcendence—that is the path to the future."
"It is said that there are many extraordinary big shots hidden in Jiangcheng. They have long since broken through the human realm and evolved to be like superhumans."
"Superman?"
"Can he really become a superhero?"
"Is Fang Yuan reliable?"
"But that piece of paper he's holding looks really expensive. His family isn't well-off, are they? He was often eating instant noodles when he took office. Could this guy really have some good fortune in his career?"
Amidst the murmurs, Fang Yuan smiled.
"This distance can be used to test whether you have the talent to become extraordinary."
After he finished speaking, he took the paper and walked up to the person closest to him.
He paused in front of the other person for a few seconds.
no response.
Fang Yuan shook his head.
"pity."
He then moved on to the next one.
Still no response.
The group looked at each other, feeling a little awkward and somewhat taken aback.
Until it stopped in front of Wang Dong.
hum.
The dark blue stone suddenly lit up.
The light is not strong.
But it's quite obvious.
The private room fell silent instantly.
A look of surprise appeared in Fang Yuan's eyes.
"Not bad!"
"Wang Dong, you have this talent! You must seize it!"
Wang Dong froze. He had good grades and got a job at a municipal hospital after graduation. Although he had his share of setbacks, he was a steady person and could hold on. But now, with everyone staring at him, he was clearly flustered. He was terrified and furious: What's wrong with Fang Yuan?! Get away from me, you idiot!
He instinctively shrank back.
"How come this light actually shines?"
Su Ye glanced over without making a sound.
Wang Dong does indeed exhibit an evolutionary trend in his physical appearance.
It's very light.
But some signs should be appearing soon.
That piece of equipment, though not particularly valuable, was ingeniously used as a testing instrument.
Fang Yuan continued testing the jade.
Some people are nervous.
Some people are looking forward to it.
Some people say they don't believe it, but they sit up very straight.
As Su Ye watched the object getting closer and closer, he subconsciously took a half step back. However, Fang Yuan noticed his movement and walked towards him with a smile.
"Su, you genius, don't back down!"
"Come on, let me test whether you have any talent."
Jiang Xiaoyue stood next to Su Ye, her eyes still somewhat blank.
Fang Yuan was smiling as he carried the sea-colored piece of cloth, but at that moment something unexpected happened.
Snapped!
The dark blue stone suddenly exploded.
Debris was scattered all over the ground.
Everyone in the private room was stunned.
A few seconds later, someone burst out laughing.
"Fang Yuan, are you playing us for a fool?"
"How did this explode? Was it a short circuit?"
"You always like to play these kinds of games; you almost fooled me just now."
"I knew there was no Superman. It's like something out of a science fiction movie."
Su Ye revealed a faint, sly smile.
"Looks like there's no way to test my talent."
Just now, Su Ye naturally used his spiritual power to shatter that barrier. He looked at Fang Yuan with a smile, but his eyes held a hint of scrutiny.
Fang Yuan stood there, his face somewhat stiff.
That shouldn't be the case.
When the man handed him this gem, he said that its quality was extraordinary and there would be absolutely no problem with it.
How could it explode?
His gaze suddenly fell to the side.
Just now, when he passed Jiang Xiaoyue, the explosion occurred right in front of him.
Could it be that...?
Like in novels?
Is his talent evident?
Does such a scenario really happen?
A flicker of passion appeared in Fang Yuan's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
He smiled and tidied up the broken pieces.
"fine."
"It's okay if you don't believe me. I believe you will all come into contact with the extraordinary soon."
A chorus of boos erupted from the crowd.
"cut."
"Fang Yuan, your sales pitch sounds just like you're selling insurance."
"Extraordinary? I have to work the early shift tomorrow."
Su Ye sat quietly, his eyes flickering slightly.
He just confirmed that Fang Yuan does not exhibit any external evolutionary trend.
There were no fluctuations in the interior scenery.
An ordinary person, wielding an extraordinary testing device, gathers all the students together to screen for talent. In Su Ye's view, such behavior is very strange.
Who is behind him?
What is the purpose?
Fang Yuan looked around.
"The one who just lit up, the one I said had talent, anyone want to come and give it a try?"
He was referring to Wang Dong and several others who had previously been found to have extraordinary talents. They looked at each other blankly, but remained unmoved.
Nobody moved.
Fang Yuan was somewhat disappointed.
At this moment, he looked at Jiang Xiaoyue.
"Xiaoyue, you're such a beautiful lady, how about you come with me for a try?"
His smile was very gentle.
"The future may really turn out in ways we can't imagine."
Jiang Xiaoyue glanced at Su Ye.
Su Ye didn't say anything, but simply picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Jiang Xiaoyue shook her head.
"Never mind, I'm a coward."
Fang Yuan sighed.
"All right."
"Today I wanted to introduce you to the extraordinary, but unfortunately no one understands me."
Upon hearing this, some people in the private room laughed and cursed again.
"You know, you know best."
"Master Fang, remember to bring a non-explosive one next time."
"Let's all go, we have to go to work tomorrow."
The party quickly came to an end.
Everyone joked about it, but they all held something back in their hearts.
That video.
That glowing distance.
And there was Wang Dong's obviously panicked expression just now.
A stone was thrown into the water, which was otherwise used for everyday life.
The ripples have already dispersed.
Most people just haven't realized that those aren't ordinary pebbles.
Su Ye and Jiang Xiaoyue walked out of Qingyun Restaurant together.
The night breeze outside is quite cool.
The red lanterns at the entrance of the restaurant swayed gently, taxis lined up along the roadside, and smoke rose from a barbecue stall in the distance.
Jiang Xiaoyue crossed her arms and remained silent for a while.
"Su Ye".
"Um?
"Is what Fang Yuan said really unreliable? But that video looks so real, and the content in it is so bizarre."
""
Su Ye glanced at the society.
"Don't believe it, Fang Yuan is unreliable to begin with."
"Huh? What about the video?"
"Maybe it's synthetic, or maybe it's AI-generated. AI is so advanced these days!"
"Um, really? I feel like you're just giving me the runaround."
Su Ye flagged down a car.
"Hurry up and go home. I'll take you home. You're being a bit noisy."
"Senior brother, you're so annoying."
Jiang Xiaoyue stood in the night wind and glanced back at the lights on the second floor of Qingyun Tower.
Inside the private room, figures moved about. Fang Yuan stood by the window, seemingly talking to Wang Dong. Noticing Jiang Xiaoyue downstairs, he smiled and waved.
Jiang Xiaoyue felt inexplicably uneasy.
Su Ye opened the car door.
"Stop looking."
Jiang Xiaoyue snapped out of her daze and got into the car.
The taxi slowly drove into the night.
Su Ye leaned back in the seat, his gaze calm, but he had already memorized all of Fang Yuan's reactions just now.
interesting.
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