Chapter 497 - 439 Mr. Fool
Tao Yu maintained the most basic level of vigilance, but with the core Godhood of Mental Immunity, he was confident against purely mental changes.
Should the need arise for his Divinity to overflow, he could escape.
He looked around at the ancient palace supported by stone pillars, at the mottled bronze table, and at the seats beside it.
Tao Yu also fixed his gaze on a very imposing figure at the head of the table.
The figure was completely shrouded in grey fog, as if they were the master of this space, with the fog obscuring their face, yet one could feel the indifferent gaze and calm expression.
Because of the Divinity within the Mental Body, Tao Yu could not see the figure’s face either.
"Mr. Fool?"
Tao Yu tentatively asked, having used Chinese before, but now he deliberately translated it into Loen’s language.
"Interesting, you seem to recognize this language."
The standard Mandarin coming from Mr. Fool’s mouth made Tao Yu’s heart sink a little, and he quickly completed some thoughts.
This world possessed transcendent abilities, and with Emperor Roselle as a transmigrator, it wasn’t incomprehensible for someone to know Chinese.
But why would this esteemed name appear in a diary?
Tao Yu began to speculate about Mr. Fool’s identity—another transmigrator? Could it be Emperor Roselle himself?!
That’s right, top powerhouses are hard to kill, not dying cleanly seems to be normal!
A method for afterlife resurrection?
Tao Yu kept thinking, but did not guess wildly, instead, he said respectfully and solemnly,
"Yes, I know a little."
"Where did you learn it?"
The being of mysterious strength and unknown identity now seemed a bit interested.
"I come from the same place as Emperor Roselle. Before getting his diary, I always thought I was the only one."
Tao Yu spoke ambiguously, telling nothing but the truth.
Because of the Mental Immunity within his core Mental Body, he was confident that any external emotional fluctuations would also make others feel his ’sincerity’.
Because he wasn’t lying!
"I see."
Mr. Fool tapped his fingers on the table, apparently pondering something.
"You seem to know very little about the Extraordinary World."
Hearing this, Tao Yu immediately began to pour out his grievances,
"That’s right, I didn’t even know about the existence of transcendent abilities in this world until recently, having just stepped into it. I had no idea casually invoking a holy name could lead to being noticed by a hidden existence. Fortunately, it was the great You, otherwise, I think I might have had trouble."
"Indeed, it’s best to avoid mentioning Their holy names as much as possible. However, you can speak freely here."
Although Mr. Fool’s tone was casual, seemingly indifferent and nonchalant,
Tao Yu was still slightly shocked, catching the key point in the conversation.
Even Divine Spirits can’t observe this place?!
Indeed, this was a being comparable to a Divine Spirit!
Had Roselle become a deity? Or was it another transmigrator who had attained godhood?
Or was it simply that some ancient deity had figured out Chinese, which appeared in the diary, and perhaps Roselle had interacted with them as well?
Tao Yu dared not show any abnormality, and he wasn’t afraid that his jumbled thoughts would be detected by the other party. He then cautiously spoke,
"May I ask for some corresponding knowledge from You?"
"I am a Fool who enjoys equivalent exchange; you can use everything you have to make exchanges with me, or with members who are in a similar situation as you. Remember, it must be of equivalent value..."
Mr. Fool’s casual tone gave Tao Yu a certain understanding. @@novelbin@@
Equivalent exchange? Does that mean the other party also presides over trade, fairness, and such matters?
Other similar members...
Tao Yu glanced around and had an epiphany; perhaps there were other people similar to himself whom Mr. Fool found interesting and brought here.
This is like having teammates in an organization.
In such a world, it felt quite nice to have a powerful ally, being alone was a bit too stressful, especially with Divine Spirits around.
And now, he could consider himself backed by a being comparable to a Divine Spirit!
Then Tao Yu ventured,
"Can it be Gold Pounds?"
The other side did not speak, which made Tao Yu hastily retract,
"Sorry, that was a bit presumptuous."
"Other members similar to you, or my followers, might sometimes need them. If you’re interested, you can wait in a deserted place at three o’clock on a Monday afternoon, just like today."
Hearing this, Tao Yu had an idea: a high-profile gathering of extraordinaries!
Much higher-caliber than Mr. A’s makeshift team. Who knows if he might encounter high-sequence powerhouses mentioned by Roselle; the prospects for acquiring formulas for Magic Potions were looking up.
Anything he couldn’t handle, he should be able to ask for help from organization members.
After all, under normal conditions, my strength was indeed suppressed.
Tao Yu felt somewhat delighted.
"Then, choose a code name for yourself."
The Fool tapped his finger lightly, and a series of Tarot cards emerged.
Tao Yu also understood the meaning of the code name.
He then randomly drew one.
"Hmm, the Wheel of Fortune, Mr. Destiny, that will be all for today..."
Tao Yu bowed slightly, then his spirituality plummeted, returning to his body...
...
Back in his body, Tao Yu quickly checked, and there was nothing amiss with his Godhood within the higher hierarchy of Divinity.
"Not bad, I was somewhat regretful that I couldn’t join the Church of the True God before, but Mr. Fool is just right. The key is that He also seems unable to come to light for the time being, so I don’t need to worry too much while in Becland, as this is the domain of three True Gods."
Tao Yu could not trust The Fool unconditionally, he only suspected that the other party might be a fellow countryman, which would give him a natural sense of closeness.
In an environment akin to a Western backdrop of the Extraordinary World, meeting a fellow countryman felt quite good.
"Actually, Reincarnators are also considered fellow countrymen, but well, it’s complicated..."
Remembering his initial encounter with the Reincarnators left Tao Yu somewhat speechless.
As they would leave as soon as they finished their tasks, Reincarnators indeed acted even more recklessly than Pioneers.
And whether they were Pioneers or Reincarnators, due to the differences in living environments, Tao Yu really felt a bit out of place.
"Tomorrow, I can get the Magic Potion and become an Instigator. I wonder what new abilities I’ll have..."
Tao Yu was quite excited about this professional system.
Just being Rank Nine was helpful to him now, and due to Deification, even without the blessings of this world, he still expected significant effects, and it should only get better as he advanced...
...
The next day, Tao Yu first visited Arrodes and, after obtaining the auxiliary materials, he returned home immediately to complete the concoction.
He then absorbed the Rank Eight Magic Potion in one go.
The physical impact was even more painful than the first time, but he still could endure it; the mental contamination could be ignored. With Rank Nine already digested, Tao Yu’s advancement was naturally smooth.
Once again, he integrated a portion of his original power into it.
"Not bad, my physique is enhanced, and because it’s compatible with this world, I can exert more of it."
Tao Yu flexed his arms and legs.
Besides, he vaguely sensed the new professional characteristic Incite, which made him appear more reliable and allowed him to perceive and guide others’ emotions. Continue reading at NovelBin.Côm
Due to his experience with Deification, although the main blessings were focused on compensating for leaving this world, his original attributes were still accordingly strengthened.
This naturally included Incite.
"Write ’Incite’ but read it as ’Charm’, tsk tsk~, very nice."
With his handsome appearance and now this, gathering information or gaining favor should be easy, often leaving a strong first impression.
"However, to digest this Magic Potion, don’t I have to try inciting others into doing things they wouldn’t normally do...?"
Tao Yu’s ’Assassin’ was instantaneous, but the ’Instigator’ required more time.
"It seems the stronger the power, the higher the rank, and the bigger the tumult, the easier the digestion..."
Tao Yu pondered.
This means I have to cause trouble, right?
But if I have to, it’s not like I have any psychological burden...
...
"Right there~ Oh my, my Magic Potion is digesting..."
In the midst of a storm, Tao Yu, having come to deliver a mission and then incited to spar, left Eve aside. He also sensed a hint of the Potion’s digestion.
"Huh, this works too."
It must be that Eve’s Grade as a beauty was not low, and with a bit of incitement, that helped the digestion.
"The method seems right, but the direction feels somewhat off."
Tao Yu looked at Eve, whose eyes were hazy with indescribable emotions, with a strange expression on his face.
An Instigator shouldn’t be inciting silent conflicts or stirring up feuds between powers, so how does this count as incitement too?
"Her charm is also rather abnormal, it might be the assassin’s subsequent path. I didn’t expect that this path would also increase charm, and why is her Magic Potion digesting, such a dubious path."
Seeing Eve’s state, Tao Yu vaguely worried about what this path might entail in the future.
He then recalled the mission Eve had relayed to him.
Continue to attend Mr. A’s gatherings and try to gain Mr. A’s trust...
Why doesn’t she do that herself?
Is she worried about the danger?
What do you think?
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