Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1349 - 602: Go Ahead

"Lord Qiu returned just last night, and came back again this morning, rushing through dust and wind. You must be exhausted. Why didn’t you inform me, so I could arrange an escort to and from for Lord Qiu?"

Fa Hongwen attempted to ingratiate himself, but missed the mark.

"Such a minor matter doesn’t require troubling Gang Leader Fa. On the contrary, my two subordinates have received Gang Leader Fa’s care."

"Of course! Of course!"

These words were like a revitalizing breeze, bringing Fa Hongwen considerable delight and making him feel their relationship had significantly strengthened.

But in the very next second, Qiu Xiaoping abruptly steered the conversation in a different direction.

"Gang Leader Fa, since Young Master Diao is here, there’s no need to trouble you to summon anyone. Gang Leader Fa, in fact, I have something I wish to discuss with Young Master Diao privately. I would appreciate it if Gang Leader Fa could grant us this convenience."

Fa Hongwen’s expression grew stiff before he nodded repeatedly.

"As you wish! As you wish!"

With that, he withdrew.

Qiu Xiaoping then swept his gaze over Qin Er and the others, prompting them to quickly take the hint and excuse themselves.

Very soon, only Fang Yu and Qiu Xiaoping remained in the main hall.

Before Fang Yu could utter a word, Qiu Xiaoping suddenly flipped his hand, revealing an item!

With just a single glance, Fang Yu’s eyes widened on the spot!

Because the instant the object in Qiu Xiaoping’s hand was presented, the dense Evil Qi permeating Fang Yu’s body seemed strongly drawn to it, faintly being pulled towards the item!

"A Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling!"

Fang Yu directly identified the item’s true nature in one sentence, rising to his feet in excitement!

The effect it possessed was exceedingly potent.

Even from a distance, it acted like a void-based black hole, tugging at the Evil Qi within his body across the expanse!

If he were to actually make physical contact, the effect would undoubtedly multiply several times over!

This effectiveness was orders of magnitude greater than the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling integrated into the [short-sleeved soul clothes] he currently possessed!

However, it was true that the short-sleeved soul clothes—having been utilized for such an extended period—had already reached its operational limit.

The mere fact that it could still sluggishly absorb Evil Qi was a testament to its inherent remarkable quality.

"Young Master Diao truly possesses extensive knowledge and insight, to recognize this item’s true nature at a single glance."

Qiu Xiaoping tossed the square object, resembling a seal, in his hand towards Fang Yu.

"This item is called the Dragon Soul Seal..."

By the time Qiu Xiaoping finished speaking, Fang Yu had already extended his hand and caught the seal.

As the seal neared Fang Yu through the air, the Evil Qi on his person had already begun to violently churn.

As if provoked, it danced wildly and ferociously.

The very instant Fang Yu’s hands clasped the item and his skin made contact...

Boom!!

The Evil Qi enveloping his entire body surged madly into the seal as if a dragon entering water!

Shshshshshshshsh!

The dense Evil Qi that had stubbornly lingered and refused to dissipate finally seemed to have discovered an outlet, continuously and frenziedly pouring into the seal.

The sheer momentum, the immense commotion, caused Qiu Xiaoping—who had been preparing to elaborate on the specific origins of this Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling—to freeze in stunned silence.

What immense Evil Qi! What a colossal quantity!

No wonder he was so desperate to procure a Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling. Faced with such potent Evil Qi clinging to him, anyone would be driven to seek immediate relief.

But why would Young Master Diao possess such a concentrated amount of Evil Qi?

Evil Qi is not something ordinary individuals can wield.

To slaughter one is a crime; to slaughter a million constitutes Evil. Could it be that Young Master Diao...

Just as the thought surfaced, Qiu Xiaoping immediately dismissed it internally.

Highly improbable.

Young Master Diao did not exhibit the demeanor of such a person. Furthermore, while "a million" might be hyperbole, the act of slaughtering even ten thousand is an undertaking of immense difficulty; had someone truly accomplished such a feat, the news would surely have reverberated far and wide.

If it was not Evil Qi forged from mass slaughter, then it must stem from his journey into some perilous Land of Gathering Evil, or perhaps an Ancient Evil Land, becoming tainted by the malevolent energies within.

Ancient Evil Lands are indeed a rarity in this world.

As for Lands of Gathering Evil, it is said that not long prior, the Lord of the Mansion of Foolish Underworld had paid a visit to one, and such locales are not accessible to just anyone.

To emerge alive from such a place demands both formidable strength and considerable good fortune.

If it was neither of these circumstances, then only one other possibility seemed plausible...

Qiu Xiaoping’s gaze shifted as a flicker of thought brought to mind certain whispers circulating in Thunder City regarding the Blue Blood Disease.

It was merely that the Evil Qi afflicting those with Blue Blood Disease was far from being this intensely concentrated.

Considering this possibility, the highest probability pointed towards him having visited a Land of Gathering Evil, leading to an infection of Evil Qi. Naturally, there was still a chance it could be the Blue Blood Disease, but that was a lesser likelihood.

Qiu Xiaoping pondered for a moment before swiftly pushing those thoughts aside. Profits were paramount; all other considerations had to take a backseat.

"Is Young Master Diao satisfied with this artifact?"

Satisfied? He was far beyond satisfied; it was absolutely perfect!

Fang Yu even closed his eyes, reveling in the sensation of every trace of Evil Qi being purged from his body. It had been an eternity since he had experienced what it felt like to be free of Evil Qi's clinging presence.

Ever since the effectiveness of the short-sleeved soul clothes began to wane, despite their continuous absorption, the Evil Qi on his person had never truly dissipated. The low efficiency meant a constant residue of Evil Qi remained.

To have it completely eradicated today—this feeling was a long-lost treasure.

[System Message: In perfect harmony, malevolent thoughts vanish, bestowing a feeling of lightness upon the body.]

With his eyes snapping open, Fang Yu clutched the seal in his hand and declared three words to Qiu Xiaoping.

"A truly exceptional item!"

Qiu Xiaoping offered a smile. "As long as Young Master Diao finds it pleasing. This Dragon Soul Seal is reputed to be a relic from the previous dynasty, a formal seal imbued with a potent ability to dispel evil. Upon my return to the Rebel Army last night, the President became aware of the circumstances and ordered me to retrieve this item from the stores."

"It is said that this artifact's evil-dispelling capabilities are exponentially greater than that of an ordinary Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling. It was designated as part of the supplies the Rebel Army intended for future expeditions into Lands of Gathering Evil."

"However, venturing into a Land of Gathering Evil is an undertaking of unimaginable peril, not something we can attempt in the immediate future. Furthermore, with the Rebel Army currently encircled within Thunder City, our focus is entirely on defense, leaving no capacity for external explorations. Thus, this Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling remained in storage, unused until now."