Ren Yuanhao sighed and said, "That's merely temporary suppression, not actual healing."
Seeing Ren Yuanhao respond, the doctor's heart leaped with joy. He eagerly leaned closer, "Could it be that this unfamiliar brother is the expert who treated that woman last night?"
"It is him," Sun Wenchou said, his head throbbing as if he were calculating something. He then added, "Since my affairs still require your consideration, why not try treating that woman first? If she can be cured, it would be a great fortune."
Sun Wenchou felt this suggestion wasn't quite enough, so he immediately called out to Fang Dasheng, "Listen, you must obey this Brother Qin's directives recently and ensure they are implemented thoroughly. This Mandala gene is a great calamity. Every citizen is our brother and sister. Since Brother Qin has a method, our current approach is nullified. Notify those below that anyone caught arbitrarily executing gene failure individuals will be severely punished!"
As soon as the words fell, Yi Die finally loosened her grip on the long sword. Her gaze, clear as water, swept over them. "That's more like it. My parents said that the higher one's position, the more one must empathize with those at the bottom. That is the true path of benevolence and righteousness."
"Oh? Is that so? Little sister's parents must be individuals of great ability and foresight, capable of encompassing the world. If the opportunity arises, I, Sun Wenchou, would like to make their acquaintance."
Sun Wenchou played to her preferences, knowing that to win over a man, one must first appease the woman beside him. He understood this deeply, and moreover, flattery never goes out of style.
At that exact moment, a system notification sound instantly echoed.
"Beep, it's been a while."
"What's been a while? Speak, have you made a new discovery?"
"Let's move somewhere else. There are too many people here."
"Hey, hey, hey, little sister, this is a phantom realm. What do you mean by too many people? Could someone possibly invade my brain?"
"It's hard to say. In any case, be cautious. This place is not simple."
Ren Yuanhao rarely sensed the system's little sister being so serious. However, it wasn't surprising. After all, the bamboo slip遗书 contained something that could drive the entire world mad. How could one not be cautious?
Afterwards, the two, along with the doctor, walked out of the office. Sun Wenchou gritted his teeth and smashed the flowers on his desk, scattering them. He said fiercely, "Old Fang, you keep a close eye on these two. Report any unusual behavior immediately."
"Yes!"
...
Ren Yuanhao chatted with the doctor for a moment, exchanging information, and then returned to the hotel with Yi Die.
"Yi Die, weren't you looking for your hometown? I think you could ask those two young ladies downstairs for some books about desert legends or the surrounding geography. You might find some clues."
Ren Yuanhao said this because he wanted some peace. Yi Die, upon hearing this, happily scurried away.
"Little sister, there's no one here now. Can you tell me?"
"Okay, listen carefully now."
The system's little sister's voice sounded exceptionally excited.
"The Five Elements Origin Ability Core is indeed in this city. And do you know who used to inhabit this city?"
"I don't know. I always felt it was strange for these people to suddenly appear here and build such a modern metropolis."
"Of course, it's strange. Let me tell you why. Because the underground mineral resources here are extremely rich, producing various rare metals. Even more importantly, its original inhabitants could utilize these materials to forge the world's finest weapons, renowned throughout the land! To exaggerate, most of the world's most formidable swords originated from here!"
"What!"
Ren Yuanhao's mind went blank.
"Don't rush to be stunned. There's something even more critical."
Ren Yuanhao was ready to listen attentively.
"You've heard Yi Die's rather long surname, haven't you? Actually, this is indeed her hometown!"
"Gu Kexcharr·Yi Die? You mean?"
"The surname Gu Kexcharr is the surname of the royal family of Gu Heluo!"
Ren Yuanhao trembled all over. He had considered this possibility countless times before, but hearing the system's little sister present this answer still felt incredible.
"Ren Yuanhao, think carefully. The place originally belonging to Gu Kexcharr has now transformed into something else. What happened in between, can you infer it?"
Ren Yuanhao only had to think for a moment before he said, "Well, everyone rushes for profit. With so many mineral deposits and rare metals, coupled with such exquisite Gu Heluo forging techniques, they were naturally plundered by these two factions."
"That's right. Building such a large metropolis is merely a cover for the real treasures that lie beneath the ground!"
"It seems the situation here is no better than in Gu Yao City."
"Indeed. Although Gu Yao City had Jiangcheng and Dr. William, that was simply chaos. Unlike here, which appears calm on the surface but is turbulent underneath."
"Then I must tell Yi Die she doesn't need to search anymore, because~" Da Feng Novel Network
"No, do you think you can tell her about this matter now? What would be her reaction after hearing it? With her personality, would she only resort to wielding her sword to intimidate those who plundered her homeland, like she did today?"
Ren Yuanhao immediately understood the system's little sister's meaning. That's right, if Yi Die found out about this, she would definitely seek revenge on these two factions. And in such a delicate environment, a woman with only chivalry would not be able to survive.
"Alright, I understand. Then, that ability core~"
"Of course, it's underground."
"Holy crap? Underground? I don't have the ability to drill through the ground. Besides, isn't that where the minerals are hidden? Wait! No!"
"Hold on, are you saying that if the core isn't retrieved soon, it might be discovered by the two factions while mining at any moment?"
Ren Yuanhao suddenly sat up from the ground.
"That possibility exists, but I don't think the place where the ability core is hidden is that simple."
"You mean, we still have time."
"Of course. Therefore, the order-taking mission is activated. After all, a city under such immense pressure must also have single women desperately in need of rescue."
Ren Yuanhao thought to himself, 'Doesn't your transition happen too quickly?'
However, speaking of which, wasn't the best approach now to conduct extensive research and investigation? At the same time, he could earn some points and treasures. Why not?
With this thought, Ren Yuanhao felt relieved.
"Speaking of which, I'm glad I bought the Talisman Wood last time. Without it, even if you gathered all the bamboo slip 遗书, there would still be many mysteries you couldn't solve. Oh, right, if you have nothing else to do, I suggest you don't let Yi Die wander around aimlessly, especially in some tool shops. Most of them likely still retain tools, and even swords, crafted with Heluo craftsmanship."
Ren Yuanhao nodded, but his heart began to worry about Shen Lannni and the others.