Soon, the black ripples transmitted the information back: Yang Cheng's body showed no reaction, and even the most basic life force stimulation had disappeared. This meant that the patient was on his last legs and would soon die from extreme weakness. It was even hard to say whether he could live for more than a few hours.
The controlled entity showed no abnormalities, which was the highest reaction the witchcraft could produce. However, the strange feeling did not disappear; instead, it intensified. The witchcraft uneasily circled inside Yang Cheng's lower abdomen, trying to find the source of the anomaly, but it could not detect the silver particles that had spread to its body.
Silver particles were evenly distributed across the body of the witch-gu. Although the witch-gu itself was tiny, it still appeared as a colossal, almost invisible entity compared to the silver particles. Then, the silver particles began to open, forming rhomboid, spherical, or cubic shapes. From these shapes, countless even smaller tentacles or spikes extended, piercing the surface of the witch-gu and gradually eroding it, embedding themselves deep within its body.
The corrupted witchcraft tissue, after being filtered through the silver granules, will decompose again. The silver granules will then repeat this process until the tissue is broken down into harmless, basic particles, which will then seep out through Yang Cheng's body. Although the process is slow, the sheer number of silver particles makes the decomposition process relatively quick.
The witchcraft's movements became even more rapid. As a parasitic and controlled organism, it could certainly sense that its life was being attacked fatally and swiftly. What it couldn't understand was where this attack was coming from, or how to stop it. Just as Yang Cheng had suddenly contracted a strange illness, slowly weakening and dying without medical equipment being able to find the cause, now this strange thing had befallen the witchcraft.
Ling Yun sat calmly on one leg of the hospital bed, silver particles still continuously emanating from his fingertips. He had initially been worried about the intensity of the witchcraft's reaction to the attack; if Yang Cheng's body were used as the battlefield, Yuqi's father would likely have perished. Fortunately, the witchcraft's reaction was exactly as he had anticipated, indicating that the Holy Healing Technique indeed had a significant healing effect on all unnatural ailments.
From the fifth stage of the simulation learning to the Holy Healing Technique, Ling Yun had hardly used it. He possessed a self-healing ability, allowing any injury to heal on its own without the need for medical techniques, thus keeping the Holy Healing Technique shelved. In reality, this technique was incredibly wondrous, similar in effect to Bi Tong's miraculous balancing ability. If combined with Bi Tong's energy extraction for nourishment, it could even, to a certain extent, revive the dead and save those on the verge of death. However, because its application was too limited, it wasn't until a few days later that Ling Yun had a flash of inspiration and thought of using the Holy Healing Technique to combat witchcraft, and it indeed proved remarkably effective.
Those countless silver particles are miniature barriers. Each barrier has only one structural point and one characteristic, which can be allocated according to the caster's ability and mental field. With Ling Yun's current ability, after using the Holy Healing Technique, the miniature barriers have fully acquired the ability at the microscopic level. In the face of the extremely microscopic, any so-called airtight protection or incomparably strong becomes full of flaws in reality.
The witch-gu was now completely still, its entire body bathed in a layer of silver light—a phenomenon caused by the micro-barrier deeply decomposing its tissues. The micro-barrier automatically adjusted its attack speed and structural characteristics. At this moment, the micro-barrier's structural characteristics were no longer decomposing, but rather constantly replicating. After devouring the witch-gu's tissues, and through a transformation of its characteristics, the witch-gu's tissues would immediately become another micro-barrier, then devour the original body, and repeat the process.
This was a method that Ling Yun came up with on a whim. He completely copied the data of the witchcraft and then added the relevant copied data to the Holy Healing Spell, which completely changed the characteristics of the miniature barrier, making it more offensive.
Ling Yun's eyes suddenly lit up. His whimsical idea brought about a whole new world. In the past, he had only focused on improving and developing the replication ability itself, but he had never thought of combining replication with other supernatural arts. This was equivalent to creating a completely new world of supernatural arts. Even the Holy Healing spell, which was only used for assistance and healing, had extremely strong offensive properties.
Once Ling Yun can unleash attack barriers as tiny as bacteria, releasing thousands upon thousands at once, it's merely a matter of data replication for him. But for his opponents, it's equivalent to being constantly under an invisible threat of attack.
Of course, this also depends on whether the combination of replication and other supernatural arts is compatible. It also requires constant practice and refinement; otherwise, it may have the opposite effect, reducing the power of both arts. However, Ling Yun is very confident in this. The yellow book barrier is the best testing ground, and he can practice repeatedly without worrying about any adverse consequences.
Yuqi glanced at Lingyun, then at her father. Lingyun seemed to be taking the pulse of a sallow-faced patient like a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, but he was taking far too long—a quarter of an hour had passed, and there was no sign of him finishing. Yuqi didn't know the treatment process and couldn't help but worry. Not daring to disturb Lingyun, she could only pace around the ward in frustration.
Poor Matsumoto remained lying motionless on the ground like a dead dog, becoming the target of the frustrated girl's venting. Every time Yuqi circled around him, she would kick him hard to release the grievances she had been holding in these past few days. Fortunately, Matsumoto was unaware of this and did not feel the pain, silently enduring it. Or rather, even if he knew, he could only stare helplessly and bear it.
Under the increasingly ferocious attacks of the miniature barrier, the witch finally let out a weak wail. A black divine thought emanated from its core body, and it completely collapsed. The miniature barrier relentlessly pursued and tore apart all the corrosive black energy, leaving it satisfied. It then dispersed evenly throughout Yang Cheng's body, beginning to exert its healing properties and repair the body cells that had shrunk or become incomplete due to the corrosive effect.
Yang Cheng's complexion gradually regained a rosy hue, and his breathing became heavier. The dark aura that had appeared on his face and body had completely disappeared. Even ordinary people could sense the change in his complexion; it was no longer the lifeless desolation of a setting sun, but rather filled with a faint yet ever-flowing sense of vitality.
Yuqi walked to the bedside, looking at the changes in her father with a mixture of surprise and joy. She was excited and thrilled, and wished she could rush up and hug Lingyun's neck to give him a sweet, girlish kiss.
Ling Yun released Yang Cheng's wrist, stood up, and extended his palm flat. His five fingers spread, and from the tips of his fingers shone five different colors of light: red, blue, gold, yellow, and green. This was the Five Elements technique he had obtained by organizing the information from Shen Gong Qianye's memories. Although the witchcraft had been neutralized by the Holy Healing Technique, Yang Cheng's body was severely damaged and extremely weak. The Holy Healing Technique couldn't provide any restorative effects, so Ling Yun thought of using the Five Elements energy to replenish Yang Cheng's lost vital energy. Otherwise, judging from his condition, even if he regained consciousness, he would likely become a cripple.
With a flick of his fingers, five-colored elemental energies shot out from Ling Yun's fingertips like a water column, pouring into Yang Cheng's body. In a flash, they vanished without a trace. At this moment, the miniature barrier had already repaired Yang Cheng's injured and incomplete cells. The energy dispersed into the air through the blood outlet, then gathered into a silver ball of light, which flew back to Ling Yun's palm. Ling Yun closed his palm and then opened it again, and the miniature barrier had disappeared.
“Uncle is mostly recovered, Yuqi, but he will need a few more days to fully recover. I will add extra protection to him to prevent him from being attacked again,” Ling Yun said, turning to Yuqi.
Yuqi looked at him tenderly, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude and admiration: "Yun, thank you. I really don't know what I would do without you."
Ling Yun looked at her, feeling a little awkward in the face of Yuqi's passionate love. He scratched his head and said, "No need to be so polite, Yuqi. No matter what, we are friends. It is only right that I help you."
Yuqi felt a slight pang of sadness, and suddenly a surge of inexplicable heartache: "Is it really just about being friends? Don't you like me? Don't you want to be my boyfriend?"
Ling Yun looked at her in surprise, not expecting Yuqi to ask such a direct question. He wanted to say that he would like to do it, but the problem was that he had a girlfriend!
Suddenly, Ling Yun's expression changed. He reached out and pulled Yu Qi into a tight embrace. Then, his left hand emitted a strong and intense silver light. The girl cried out in surprise, her heart filled with sweetness. She thought that Ling Yun had suddenly changed his mind and wanted to confirm his feelings for her with his actions.
A strong gust of wind swept by, and then a black creature the size of a sea turtle suddenly appeared in the ward. Its whole body was covered in a thick black corrosive aura, constantly emitting a strong stench. From the black aura emerged a huge mouth full of blue-green venomous fangs. Its long, bright red tongue, like that of a chameleon, kept extending and retracting in the disproportionately large mouth, and the tongue was covered with sharp, milky-white barbs.
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Upon seeing that terrifying creature, Yuqi turned pale instantly, screamed, and buried her head in Lingyun's arms, not daring to peek out again. Today had truly challenged the limits of the strange things she had seen in her eighteen years of life. Coupled with the fatigue and fear of the past few days, the girl did not faint, which can be described as having a strong nerve.
The black creature bent its short, thick limbs on the floor, about to launch itself at the two people. Its bright red, barbed tongue was ready to pierce the seemingly defenseless boy and girl with lightning speed.
With a thud, the black creature's pointed head slammed into the silver light barrier, like a drumstick striking a drum, producing a dull and heavy sound. The black creature staggered back several meters, shaking its slightly dizzy head, and warily stared with its blood-red compound eyes at the mental energy field protectively emanating from the boy's hand, seemingly unable to understand how a light barrier composed purely of silver light could withstand a powerful physical attack.
Before the black creature's sluggish mind could process what was happening, the silver light screen suddenly transformed into a silver halo, quickly detaching from Ling Yun's hand and landing on the ground. It formed a burning silver flame around the black creature, but strangely, despite the flame being held high, there was no oppressive heat, and the temperature in the entire room did not rise at all.
The black creature moved cautiously, seemingly having an instinctive fear of the silver flames. Even though it could easily leap out of the fire ring, it dared not cross the line. Instead, it continuously emitted low, unpleasant roars from its black aura. The black aura continued to spread, but whenever it encountered the silver fire ring, it was forcibly forced back.
With a flash of silver light, Ling Yun conjured a telekinetic spear using his mental energy field. Just as he was about to pin the black creature to the floor, he changed his mind and dispelled the telekinetic spear. Instead, he flicked his wrist and struck out two silver marks, which disappeared into the black mist in a flash.
The black energy suddenly solidified and then churned violently. The black creature struggled painfully within the narrow circle of fire, as if the silver mark was causing it great suffering. After a few minutes, the black energy gradually subsided, and the black creature stopped struggling. Instead, it stood stiffly within the circle of fire, its bright red compound eyes staring blankly at Ling Yun.
Ling Yun waved his hand expressionlessly, and the silver fire circle disappeared without a trace. Strangely, the black creature saw the fire circle that had hindered its movement disappear, but it did not pounce on it. Instead, it strangely maintained its original standing posture and remained motionless, as if it had been controlled by Ling Yun.
Ling Yun revealed a faint smile, gently waved his hand, and the black energy stirred, suddenly contracting towards the center, disappearing into a small black dot, and then vanishing into thin air.
Yuqi's little head was still buried in his arms and she wouldn't come out. Lingyun was both annoyed and amused. He couldn't help but pat her very round shoulder: "Hey, I said, there's no danger anymore, why aren't you coming out? Are you trying to bother me?"
Upon hearing this, Yuqi peeked out from Lingyun's embrace and cautiously glanced behind her. A look of surprise immediately appeared on her snow-white face: "Huh, where's that scary thing? It was just here a moment ago. Yun, you chased it away, didn't you? You're amazing!" The girl's face then showed a silly, adoring expression, as if Lingyun was omnipotent in her eyes.
Ling Yun nodded. Seeing that Yuqi was still unwilling to let go of his arm, he had no choice but to let go of her. He walked to Matsumoto's side, gently kicked his head, and Matsumoto rolled his eyes, groggily hummed, and then lowered his head and remained motionless.
"What's this guy's name? Do you know it, Yuqi?" Ling Yun asked.
"I think his teacher called him Taro. There were only four Japanese people in their group, three men and one woman." Yuqi recalled carefully, "I remembered the names of the three men. They should be members of the same family. The teacher was called Matsumoto Tomoki, and there was a man in his thirties called Matsumoto Chizuru. This guy should be called Matsumoto Taro. As for the woman, I don't know her name."
"Hmm." Ling Yun nodded. It seemed that Matsumoto Rie was the one who set a trap for him. Of the four Japanese ninjas in this group, he had already met two. Matsumoto Chizuru and Matsumoto Tomoki were probably stronger than Matsumoto Taro. Even Matsumoto Rie was stronger than this trash Matsumoto Taro. He just didn't know why they would send four superhumans to deal with an ordinary Yang family.
Even a low-ranking member of the Sky Eye Society, the weakest of the superhumans, can completely control a massive underground organization, or even become the behind-the-scenes boss of a large, illicit financial group. Due to the huge gap in power, superhumans have always been at the top of the pyramid compared to ordinary people. Their means of acquiring information and control far exceed the imagination of normal people.
After thinking for a moment, Ling Yun lifted Matsumoto Taro up in mid-air and then unleashed four silver marks identical to those on the black creature, which then disappeared into Matsumoto Taro's forehead.
Matsumoto Taro's body jolted violently, followed by a painful contortion as if he had been subjected to icy cold. The muscles in his face twitched incessantly. After a moment, he calmed down, but his gaze and expression became rigid, as if he were being controlled by a black creature.
Ling Yun slowly released Matsumoto Taro. Matsumoto Taro was stunned for a moment, then his eyes suddenly cleared. He glanced at Ling Yun, who nodded without saying a word. Matsumoto Taro then carefully left the room and disappeared into the distance.
When Yuqi saw Matsumoto Taro wake up, she hid behind Ling Yun in fear. She only showed herself after Matsumoto Taro had gone far away. She hadn't seen how Ling Yun controlled the black creature, but she had seen how he controlled Matsumoto Taro. She couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Yun, what did you do to him? You just let him go like that?"
“I did the same thing he did to you, mind control!” Ling Yun said with a faint smile. “An eye for an eye. Since they can control you as a puppet, they will naturally be unable to escape the fate of being controlled as a puppet by me. Moreover, we need to keep Matsumoto Taro around for the time being. I don’t want to alert him and give Matsumoto Tomoki some advance warning.”
“Oh…” The girl nodded with some concern, then suddenly asked, “Then their teacher is also an ability user, won’t he see through our disguise?”