Enamorarse del diablo

Capítulo 39

This startled Lin Xiang. He glared at Andreyevna, blaming her for meddling and making the two beauties chuckle. Lin Xiang was wondering how Andreyevna's internal injuries had healed so quickly. Although he had used silver needles to treat her injuries last night while the three of them were asleep, she should not have woken up until the afternoon. It seemed she was not simple.

Despite thinking this, Lin Xiang still laughed and said, "Franton, you're not human."

What? Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi stopped what they were doing, very surprised by Lin Xiang's sudden remark. But upon closer inspection, Lin Xiang's expression didn't seem to be joking at all. What... what exactly is going on?

Franton jumped up in fright at Lin Xiang's words, his face turning extremely pale. After a moment, he asked, "What...what did you just say?"

Lin Xiang didn't look at Franton's expression. He simply picked up his chopsticks, put a piece of meat in his mouth, chewed it, and then calmly said, "I said you're not human."

This time, they heard it clearly. The three of them were speechless for a moment, and the atmosphere became tense. Andreyevna and Akagi Haruko did not understand why Lin Xiang would say such a thing. They knew that insulting someone was a great disrespect. Besides, the four of them had not known each other for long, and there seemed to be no need to make enemies. Strangely enough, Franton did not immediately refute, but his face turned pale and then red, and he looked extremely uncomfortable.

This time it was Franton's turn to laugh, a wild laugh. The two beauties were a little puzzled by his reaction and felt a pang of sympathy. It was understandable; if someone you consider very important suddenly said you weren't human, anyone would likely be unable to accept it, and a slight lapse in judgment was perfectly normal. Akagi Haruko, who had come with him from the spaceship crash and was his closest confidante, also felt Lin Xiang's words were extremely offensive. She glared at Lin Xiang and was about to stand up to comfort Franton when he spoke up, "If I'm not human, then what am I?"

"You are a robot."

"A robot?" This time, Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi exclaimed, genuinely startled. They stared at Franton and Lin Xiang in disbelief, wondering whose head was out of their head.

Franton was calm at this moment, his earlier laughter and excitement gone. Instead, he sat down again and stared intently at Lin Xiang across from him, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

Lin Xiang remained calm and composed, seemingly confident in his words. The situation remained tense, and the two beautiful women sitting beside him were at a loss for what to do. Finally, Franton spoke first, "When did you find out?"

Is he really a robot? The two beautiful women were incredulous. They stared wide-eyed at Franton, scrutinizing him from head to toe. His skin was fair and smooth, his eyes were those of a real person, and there was nothing suspicious about his appearance and physique. What... what was going on?

“From the very first night after your and Haruko Akagi’s spaceship crashed and I rescued you, I noticed something was off about you. Later, after taking your pulse, I realized that you really weren’t human, but a robot,” Lin Xiang said.

Franton looked at Lin Xiang in surprise, then looked down at his wrist and chuckled, "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Lin Xiang said, "I also hope I'm wrong, so I haven't said anything until last night when you gave yourself away."

"What flaw?"

"Do you remember when you were surrounded by mutated corpses, Andreyevna used her piano skills?"

"So what?"

"The greatest characteristic of piano playing is its ability to evoke emotions, especially the myriad thoughts buried deep in one's heart. The piano is the instrument of the heart." Lin Xiang turned his gaze to Andreyevna, who nodded in agreement.

Lin Xiang looked at Franton's face and said, "How could a normal person not be captivated by the music? Akagi Haruko was in tears, but you were completely oblivious. This proves one thing: you are not a normal person. This further confirms my previous view that you are a robot."

"Hahaha..." Franton laughed again. "Have you ever seen a robot eat food? Have you ever seen a robot take a bath? Lin Xiang, I admire your imagination, really!" Franton put a piece of meat in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and then swallowed it in one gulp.

Yes! Robots shouldn't have a normal human life. How could he possibly be a robot? Besides, the four of them have been living together for almost a month without finding anything wrong. Just as Andreyevna and Akagi Haruko were about to say something, Lin Xiang waved his hand, signaling them to be quiet.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter 11 Bio-Robots

Chapter word count: 2401 Update time: 08-06-01 10:34

Lin Xiang moved very quickly. The three of them only felt a blur before their eyes, and they didn't seem to see what was moving. Franton's face was deathly still and particularly ugly. Andreevna and Akagi Haruko were puzzled. What was going on? Something felt off.

Suddenly, Haruko Akagi screamed and pointed, "What...what is this?"

Andreyevna was startled by Haruko Akagi's reaction. She patted her chest and looked in the direction Haruko pointed. She was surprised and then understood.

Franton noticed something too. Looking down, he saw that his right wrist had been slashed at some point, with a two-inch-long wound bleeding. Surprisingly, the blood wasn't red, but rather a milky white, the same color as the blood of a mutated corpse.

Haruko Akagi trembled with surprise, "You...you're a mutated corpse?"

Although Andreyevna hesitated for a moment, she instinctively took two steps back.

Lin Xiang stared intently at Franton, but said nothing.

Franton laughed, not paying any attention to the wound on his wrist. In a short while, the wound on his hand healed automatically and was completely intact, without any trace of it. "Lin Xiang, I admire you. Yes, I am indeed a robot, so what?" he said, picking up a piece of bread and chewing slowly.

Lin Xiang laughed and said, "It's nothing, just figuring out your identity. Don't you want to introduce yourself to the three of us?"

After their conversation, Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Haruko Akagi didn't want Franton to be a mutated corpse. As for whether he was a robot, it didn't matter to her now. At least the two of them had been through thick and thin together. If Franton really was a mutated corpse, she probably wouldn't be able to bring herself to kill him.

Andreyevna's thoughts weren't as simple as Haruko Akagi's. She wondered what secret Franton was hiding. What was a robot trying to do, mixed in with the crowd? Moreover, Franton wasn't an ordinary robot. If Lin Xiang hadn't seen through it, she and Haruko Akagi would probably never have known Franton's true identity.

Franton waved his hand helplessly and said, "Don't be nervous, everyone. I don't mean you any harm."

Lin Xiang, Andreyevna, and Akagi Haruko remained silent, simply sitting to the side and listening attentively.

"I am the latest cutting-edge technological product developed by TM Corporation in the United States, a bio-robot..."

"Bio-robots?" Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi were extremely shocked. Although the current technological era is developing rapidly, the core technology of armor is still the mainstay in the robot era. The research and development and manufacturing of bio-robots are completely restricted and constrained by international conventions. The regulations of international conventions stipulate that no country or organization may research and produce bio-robots. Once discovered, they will be immediately designated as terrorist organizations and eliminated or destroyed.

The United States is one of the three major ruling countries in the world. It is unclear why it would take such a great risk to develop and research bio-robots and infiltrate them into a lunar superhuman academic institution, sending them to China on Earth along with the students. What kind of conspiracy is behind this?

Biochemical robots are an extremely dangerous species. They are listed as dangerous prohibited items because they possess human thought and will, and are equipped with the latest computer chips. They are created through experiments on living people, so they have human structure and function. However, they are just cold killing machines. Their brains are different from normal people; they are ultra-modern microcomputers that perform tasks entirely by imitating and writing programs. Their cellular structure is mainly biochemical, and their meridians and acupoints are formed using computer genes.

The connection between biochemical genes and computers represents the greatest evolution of the entire technological age, enabling them to survive more perfectly in the world. They possess characteristics such as immortality, rapid wound healing, and the precise speed of computers, completely surpassing humans. In view of this, international scientists fear that biochemical robots may suddenly go berserk and lose control, which would lead to a world where humans are dominated by robots. Therefore, world governments have introduced international conventions to prohibit biochemical robots.

Unexpectedly, someone would still dare to defy the law. Lin Xiang frowned, pondering countermeasures. If this matter were to spread, it would likely cause global panic. Besides, the situation is already turbulent. It seems the United States has chosen the perfect time to create trouble.

"How many robots like you has TM Company produced in total?" Lin Xiang asked.

"Due to international conventions, TM Corporation secretly developed three bio-robots. Two of them were destroyed because they were substandard. I was the third, the only successful advanced bio-robot," Franton said.

Lin Xiang was shocked to learn that American technology had developed to such an extent. According to him, the US government seemed unaware of the matter and had shifted all the blame to TM Company. It seemed that this matter was not simple.

Andreyevna was quite surprised. TM Corporation of the United States is the world's largest operating company and is world-class in the development of ultra-technologies. It specializes in developing and researching weapons, the universe, anomalies and other strange and mysterious things. With its technological strength, it is not surprising that it has developed biochemical robots. She just did not know what its purpose was.

"What secret mission do you have in China?" Of course, a secret mission is something that cannot be told, but Lin Xiang still asked anyway. Regardless of the answer, he wanted to see how the other party would respond. If there was anything amiss, he would strike first. Lin Xiang's words were filled with murderous intent.

Franton didn't care and slowly said, "Although TM Corporation successfully developed the bio-robot, it didn't know how perfect it could be. So they put me on the market for comprehensive tracking and testing. As a result, the self-growth project was included in the demonstration project, and then I boarded the spaceship under the company's arrangement."

"What? Everything that happened on the spaceship was arranged by you?" Haruko Akagi asked excitedly, her heart still heavy with grief at the thought of her senior brother's death.

Lin Xiang reached out and gently patted Akagi Haruko's shoulder, signaling her not to get agitated, and continued to ask, "Following you? So now TM Company can pinpoint your location even from outer space?"

Franton gazed at Haruko Akagi and sighed, "Everything that happened to the spaceship until it crashed was completely accidental. We lost contact with it after arriving on Earth for some reason."

"TM Company sent me to China this time with a secret mission."

"What mission?"

"The search for the serum that can resist mutated corpses is crucial. TM Company executives have always believed that China has successfully developed and produced serum that can resist mutated corpses, so they sent me to search for evidence."

"Oh!" Lin Xiang stared at Franton for a moment, then simply responded with a soft sound. It seemed that what he said didn't sound like a lie, so he relaxed and asked, "You've seen it all, do you really think that China would have the serum?"

Franton didn't speak, but fell into deep thought, as if he was thinking about something. Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi didn't say anything, but just sat beside him waiting for Lin Xiang's final opinion.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Extra Chapter): Alien Inferno Chapter Twelve - Cultivation

Chapter word count: 2150 Update time: 08-06-01 10:34

Having figured out Franton's identity, Lin Xiang was relieved that he didn't issue an expulsion or destruction order, which surprised Franton, who thought he was doomed. After all, he wasn't human and shouldn't exist in this era; if things went wrong, he could pose a threat to the world.

Andreyevna and Haruko Akagi patted their chests, seemingly worried that Lin Xiang might resort to poison. If that happened, they would be no match for him and could only watch helplessly as the final outcome came to pass.

Lin Xiang didn't take action because, after spending time with him, he realized that Franton wasn't a bad person. At least he seemed to be able to control himself. Even if Franton did something detrimental to humanity in the future, it wouldn't be too late to kill him then. So Lin Xiang decided to observe him for a while longer, thinking that perhaps bio-robots also had a good side.

The fact that bio-robots can also cultivate is unprecedented. Not only have many people never seen it, but even Lin Xiang has never seen it. It is truly amazing that a scientific technology can bring the machine age into the human world. According to Franton, the skill he cultivates is the Holy Knight Swordsmanship. In the Western world, the sword is associated with knights and is mostly related to fencing, with a focus on appearance and form. Therefore, in last night's battle, Franton only used one move before he fell to the ground and was slaughtered.

Based on this, Lin Xiang said leisurely from the side: "Cultivation not only focuses on the body, but also prioritizes the spirit and qi. The spirit refers to your mental state, which is your willpower. Qi is the source of life, which comes from strength. As long as you cultivate these two well, you can master other external skills by further exploring them."

The three of them were confused by Lin Xiang's comments and shook their heads, indicating that they did not understand. At the lunar superhuman academic academy, they practiced combat without regard for essence and energy. They increased the physical burden to enhance their resistance and attack capabilities in order to achieve a quick victory.

Andreyevna understood somewhat. At least she knew from actual combat that she could infuse her fighting spirit into the strings of a zither to achieve the ability to kill with music. In fact, Franton's Crimson Sword Light and Haruko Akagi's Whirlwind Slash were both activated with fighting spirit. However, under the guidance of their instructors, the two of them usually practiced external martial arts, which is why they did not unleash their full power.

Lin Xiang knew that this statement was not convincing, so he gestured to Akagi Haruko to take a carton of milk and place it on the street outside the door, with a glass partition between them, about ten meters away. Then he reminded her, "Look carefully, I will knock down a carton of milk in the middle of the street through the glass, and the glass will not be damaged at all."

The three stared wide-eyed, seemingly in disbelief. But since Lin Xiang had spoken, they were truly eager to see what would happen, their eyes fixed on him. Lin Xiang intended to teach them a lesson, so his movements were rather slow. He flicked his right finger, and the carton of milk in the road suddenly exploded with a "bang," spilling milk all over the ground.

Lin Xiang's small demonstration left the three of them speechless. The glass remained intact, and the effect of retrieving objects from a distance was truly astonishing. Andreyevna believed that she could achieve the same effect with her piano skills, but she had never considered the possibility of keeping the glass undamaged. The power she pursued was unrestrained and capable of destroying everything. Because of this, she had never been able to control her power at will.

This time, she was completely impressed by Lin Xiang's strength. She had never seen such a powerful expert before. When asked if there was anyone in the world more powerful than Lin Xiang, he shook his head and sighed, "The vast land of the East is full of experts. What are my little tricks compared to that?"

Lin Xiang didn't want to discuss this further, so he taught the three a mantra for operating battle qi and told them to practice it on their own. As the saying goes, "The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on the individual." Their future achievements depended on their own destiny. The setting sun cast a crimson glow on the horizon, yet the place was desolate and silent, giving one a sense of utter desolation. Truly, the sunset was infinitely beautiful, but it was nearing dusk.

The following days were spent cultivating. Following Lin Xiang's guidance, the three circulated their qi, regulated their breath, opened their acupoints, and entered their meridians, drawing all their essence, qi, and spirit into their dantian and circulating it throughout their meridians. This kind of cultivation using fighting qi was nothing short of a miracle for Franton. No one had ever seen a bio-robot cultivate before. Although the bio-robot could mimic human joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, it was still just an imitation, not a real existence. Therefore, in terms of mental fatigue, it didn't need sleep at all. This was what made the bio-robot so powerful and unique.

What's even more noteworthy is that bio-robots don't feel pain, which is why scientists are developing them. Bio-robots possess computer-like precision, and their comprehensive control over advanced technologies is entirely computer-programmed. They have no fear or emotions, and can maintain a calm mind in the face of anything. Moreover, their bodies have enhanced and combined human physical abilities, making them practically perfect.

The complete assimilation of bio-robots into humans may very well begin with Franton. Looking at his growth rate, Lin Xiang made some incredibly bold assumptions. In fact, Lin Xiang himself was unsure whether this kind of training would be a blessing or a curse in the future. It seems that he can only take it one step at a time.

Haruko Akagi has made remarkable progress. With the help of her fighting spirit, she is already able to use the second strike of the Three-Sword Style. She has read through the entire Three-Sword Style manual from beginning to end. Whenever she encounters a problem she doesn't understand, she goes to ask Lin Xiang for help. Lin Xiang is happy to teach her and explains his understanding of the essence of the Three-Sword Style. Sometimes she feels that Lin Xiang's insights into the Three-Sword Style are even stronger than the club president's.

Lin Xiang knew that the reason why Akagi Haruko trained so hard was to obtain the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade. Perhaps she also gradually realized that in this no-man's land or in the near future, without absolutely superior power, it would be impossible to gain a foothold and take revenge. She must still feel guilty about her senior brother's death.

Andreyevna's progress wasn't very fast, but she had at least taken another step forward in B-level strength and her understanding of the music had improved. As we all know, the higher the level, the greater the intensity of training required, and the more bottlenecks one would encounter. For many experts, they might remain stagnant for their entire lives, or they might ascend to immortality; it all depends on their individual fortune and opportunities.

It is said that when one person ascends to immortality, all others attain enlightenment together. This time, encountering a peerless master like Lin Xiang was like stepping onto a springboard for the other three, allowing their strength to achieve a qualitative leap.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Extra Chapter): Alien Infiltration, Chapter Thirteen: Peeping

Chapter word count: 2215 Update time: 08-06-01 10:34

The three cultivated day and night. Lin Xiang was mainly responsible for their logistical support, such as food and the cultivation problems they encountered. Western cultivation and Eastern cultivation are completely different concepts. Although Lin Xiang used Eastern thinking to judge and understand, he could only solve the problem of fighting qi. Lin Xiang was also thinking about Western techniques, hoping to combine the East and West and comprehend a set of mental techniques that were suitable for all three of them and could also help them make rapid progress.

Unbeknownst to them, half a month had passed since they began their training in Dar City. The three of them continued to train as usual, followed by sparring. Only in this way could they make rapid progress and accumulate combat experience.

Andreevna uses a harp, which is a physical attribute with a sound attribute; Haruko Akagi uses a knife, which is a physical attribute with a wind attribute; and Franton uses a sword, which is a physical attribute with a light attribute. So how can these three different attributes—sound, wind, and light—be combined? And how can they be used to their full potential?

These past few days, Lin Xiang had been racking his brains, studying the three people's skills from beginning to end. While he could gain a deeper understanding of individual skills, he still couldn't grasp the essence. If hearing, touch, and sight could all be combined, wouldn't that be perfect? Thinking of this, Lin Xiang was overjoyed. "Yes! How come I didn't realize that skills are actually a person's versatility? Humans have five basic senses: hearing, touch, sight, smell, and taste. If the mental cultivation method could connect all five senses, creating a harmonious coexistence, that would be an even more powerful mental cultivation method."

Upon discovering these things, Lin Xiang was overjoyed, laughing incessantly. He realized how talented he was. Next, he followed the five senses, creating a mantra: first see, then hear, then smell, then touch, then taste, following the meridians, opening the Heavenly Spirit, and settling into a monk's state. Lin Xiang was astonished to find that his entire consciousness could capture all movements within a thousand meters. A black vein was churning deep underground. What... what was that? Suddenly, two beams of light shone brightly, and an overwhelming resentment tore through the air with a roar. Before Lin Xiang could react or dodge, his consciousness was annihilated.

Lin Xiang felt a tightness in his chest and his blood rush to his head. He couldn't help but open his mouth and spit out a mouthful of blood mist. Finally, he opened his eyes. Andreyevna, Akagi Haruko, and Franton were squatting in front of Lin Xiang, looking anxious. When they saw that Lin Xiang had opened his eyes, they asked urgently, "Lin Xiang, what happened to you?"

Lin Xiang finally came to his senses, smiled, but his face was deathly pale, completely devoid of color, looking like someone on the verge of death. He had also spat out a mouthful of blood, staining his clothes red. How could anyone not be worried? More importantly, they didn't know what had happened, and the three of them were extremely anxious and distressed.

Lin Xiang's blurry vision gradually cleared. It turned out that it was already evening. It seemed that he had spent quite a bit of time in meditation. He tried to struggle to stand up, but found that he had no strength at all. Lin Xiang shook his head and smiled, "I'm fine, just a little sleepy. I'll be fine after a rest."

Lin Xiang's words softened the expressions of the three of them considerably. His actions and reactions had terrified them all, and the feeling of being caught off guard almost made Akagi Haruko burst into tears.

Lin Xiang didn't say much. As long as he was alright, the three of them were relieved. So Andreyevna went to make dinner, Franton went to help, and Akagi Haruko stayed behind to look after Lin Xiang in case anything happened.

Lin Xiang didn't speak, but was thinking about what had just happened. He could feel a supreme and domineering aura, which was extremely evil. He was almost killed without even seeing what the other party looked like before his consciousness was destroyed. This power was too terrifying. It seemed that the Five Senses Heart Method was a very evil forbidden zone. It would be better to find another way.

"Lin Xiang, dinner's ready." Haruko Akagi called softly from the side. She didn't know what Lin Xiang was thinking, but seeing him deep in thought, she just sat there quietly watching without disturbing him.

Franton had already brought over a basin of warm water, and Haruko Akagi was wiping away the bloodstains for Lin Xiang. The blood was bright red and vivid. Lin Xiang wanted to do it himself, but found that he really had no strength at all. It seemed that this injury was quite serious. He quickly circulated his fighting spirit through the 365 acupoints of his body, but it was strange. He didn't feel anything wrong! Why couldn't he exert any strength? Could his meridians have been broken?

Startled, he broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly composed himself, moved his fingers with his mind, and could still feel them. He finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Haruko Akagi, you go eat first! I'm a little tired, I'll be fine after a nap." After saying that, without caring what she thought, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Haruko Akagi, annoyed, stood up with her hands on her hips, snorted, and stamped her foot, saying, "Sleep with you, my foot..."

Before Haruko Akagi could finish speaking, Andreyevna interrupted, "Dinner's ready! Haruko Akagi, come over here. Just let him get some sleep! He's been taking care of us these past few days, he's tired enough. Please forgive him!"

Haruko Akagi made a face at Lin Xiang and then said nothing more, returning to her seat at the table. Andreyevna knew that Lin Xiang's situation just now was very similar to a qi deviation, which was an extremely dangerous sign for cultivators. Among the four, Lin Xiang had the highest cultivation level. If something really happened to him, the remaining three probably wouldn't be able to get out of this no-man's-land and wouldn't be able to help with the rescue. Now, the only thing they could do was leave it to fate.

Sure enough, after Lin Xiang collapsed, he was unable to stand up for several days. In order not to delay the three of them's cultivation progress, Lin Xiang did not accept Andreyevna's suggestion. Her idea was to have one of them stay behind just in case. Lin Xiang waved his hand and said, "I'm fine. Besides, it's very safe here. The one-month period hasn't ended yet, so nothing unexpected will happen."

Nevertheless, the three decided to stay close to each other for their training, so that they could be rescued in time if they found something was wrong.

Day after day, Lin Xiang's body finally recovered. Standing under the setting sun, the clouds on the horizon were exceptionally red. It seemed that time was running out, Lin Xiang kept reminding himself.