Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Chapter 137 Banquet
Although Li Yelai has not yet reached the fourth level of awakening, his Soul Well has been significantly expanded after the bloody battle against the Calamity Mist.

The fourth awakening isn't far off; it's time to prepare the potion for it.

But this left Li Yelai somewhat conflicted.

Frenzied Bite and Beast Transformation are not considered.

The former has a very low fault tolerance and a very slow startup speed, similar to the Five Senses' Mimicry: Dragon Breath.

But dragon breath is a ranged attack, so it's more powerful and effective. Captain Furnace's continuous bursts of magma dragon breath and small volcano-like eruptions could overwhelm a group of enemies.

It's outrageous that your melee ability is so slow to activate!
Damage can only be dealt to enemies trapped within the attack range on a specific battlefield.

Otherwise, by the time Li Yelai summons the dragon head to bite people, the enemy will either have killed Li Yelai or escaped.

As for beastification, it enhances physical attributes and grants the characteristics and abilities of the corresponding extraordinary creature. While seemingly powerful, as the name suggests, it truly involves distorting the body to mimic the characteristics of an extraordinary creature.

The user will temporarily become a half-human, half-beast being, and will be easily influenced by supernatural beings, thus becoming intoxicated.

In the fog of disaster, some comrades transformed into blood-drinking dragons, their bodies growing scales and their hands and feet growing dragon claws.

Then, driven by a surge of ferocity, he abandoned his weapons and engaged the swarm in direct combat. He was nearly mistaken for a Zergling by the human warriors and killed along with them.

If Li Yelai were to use this ability, he might be able to win halfway through the fight.

He forgot about the Eighteen Single-Handed Throws technique, then threw away his halberd and transformed into a half-human, half-beast driven by wild instincts.

Therefore, Li Yelai directly ruled out the options of frenzied biting and beast transformation.

That leaves only the dragon claw and the tail swing.

The Dragon Claw has a relatively fast activation speed. Although its power is not as fierce as the Frenzied Bite, it has a much higher margin for error.

Mimicry Tail Sweep, on the other hand, is a mid-range attack capability.

Li Yelai currently has no other mid-range psionic attack methods besides the Overlord Throwing Halberd.

"Sigh, these abilities are all too limited."

Li Yelai looked at the cheese and complained with some envy: "Unlike your Whispering Path, such as your Dragon Shout, one potion can bring you eleven effects, but we in the Myriad Realms don't have that advantage. We really focus on simplicity and unpretentiousness."

"My sister absorbed the tree sap and claimed that she was a dual cultivator of magic and martial arts. Although there are many flaws, when you think about it carefully, it is true! She herself is on the path of zeroing, so strengthening her physique is equivalent to strengthening her melee strength. As for me, before I reached the fifth awakening, I could only go all the way down to melee combat."

Originally, Li Yelai felt that the abilities such as mimicking dragon claws and tail swings were quite good.

But compared to the dragon roar of the Whispering Path, it feels somewhat inferior.

Li Yelai's current fighting style is basically all close combat.

Before reaching the fifth level of enlightenment, am I really destined to be a warrior who only stacks armor?
“Not at all,” Cheese reassured. “While the Myriad Phenomena path may seem the most mediocre among the seven paths, it is actually the most versatile and offers the most variations.”

"Although the potion abilities of the Four Awakenings of All Things don't seem to be very powerful, the advantage of the All Things Path is that if you add the right special ingredients when concocting potions, it is relatively easier to produce variant abilities compared to other paths."

"Like the Dragon Claw of a magnet, it uses attraction and repulsion to assist in the attack. Like Captain Furnace's Steel Dragon Claw, the two dragon claws cover the area, making it difficult to break through, and it can be said to be a combination of offense and defense. These are all variations of the Dragon Claw. Theoretically speaking, the potions of all things have the most variations. This is because a potion can have multiple variations, while other paths of psionicists have basically never had variations."

"Do you remember the sparring between the captain and the captain of the Forge? Back then, the captain obtained the Steel Dragon Heart from the Forge and originally wanted to arrange a Steel Dragon Claw variant for you. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to research the potential conditions yet, so we put it on hold."

"Thank you for your hard work, Captain." Li Yelai said thoughtfully, "Mutant ability?"

That's similar to its own mimicry, the Abyss Dragon Scale.

It was Captain Yang Chen who delivered a mysterious special material, which caused Li Yelai's Mimicry Scales to mutate and become Abyss Dragon Scales.

However, mutant abilities are rare and often have some hidden conditions.

Despite using the same formula, the magnet yields a dragon-capturing hand, while the iron rain only produces an ordinary dragon claw.

The Iron Rain variant failed because the underlying conditions were not understood.

Moreover, this material is extremely demanding.

For example, with the Dragon Claw variant, you'd have to hunt a dragon in a restricted area and dig out its heart.

'I need to try my luck on the Ark. I could exchange Crimson Sap or Dragon-Eating Thorns for the new formula for All Things, or the conditions and materials for a variant of the existing formula. I just don't know who to trade with. Black Umbrella? Maybe I could sell him some of my intelligence? Or, could I get Jing Lin to cooperate?' Li Yelai pondered. 'The Jing family invites us tomorrow; I can discuss this with him.'

Seeing that Li Yelai seemed lost in thought, Cheese did not disturb him.

Instead, he poured coffee for Li Yelai and added a few pieces of sugar. He gently stirred it with a spoon in his hand, then placed the coffee cup in front of Li Yelai.

Unlike himself, he prefers sweet drinks.

Then, Cheese sat lazily on the sofa, her loose pajamas looking exceptionally comfortable. Her legs, slender and fair, were crossed and rested lightly on one side of the sofa. Her feet were clad in soft slippers, giving her a casual air.

Her short hair gently clung to her cheeks, with a few strands swaying softly with her movements.

The soft lighting around the sofa, the girl's gentle gaze, and the young man's silent contemplation unintentionally created a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

She savored the bitter coffee, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

She'll be leaving the big city soon, and she doesn't know when they'll be able to have coffee together again.

As if remembering something, Cheese asked softly, "The Jing family invited us to dinner tomorrow. What are you planning to wear?"

"What should we wear?" Li Yelai asked, somewhat puzzled. "Isn't this just a simple get-together?"

Cheese smiled and said, "Although the Jing family's purpose is unclear, they are currently our official partners. Moreover, they came in the name of Yaoqing Giant City, which has a certain diplomatic nature. Therefore, many high-ranking officials of Giant City and local wealthy businessmen will actually attend tomorrow's gathering."

"So serious?" Li Yelai clicked his tongue in surprise. He really didn't know what to wear; it was probably hard to buy anything in the giant city these days.

"It's obvious you weren't prepared." Cheese got up, slipped on her slippers, and walked back to the bedroom.

Soon, she came out carrying a handbag and handed it to Li Yelai. "This is for you."

Li Yelai opened the handbag and found a dark suit inside. It was made of superior fabric, with a delicate texture and natural sheen, clearly indicating its high quality. The stitching was exquisite, every detail handled perfectly, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship.

"It must be very expensive, right?" Li Yelai asked, somewhat surprised.

“You’ve already given me a potion. Why are you still talking about whether it’s expensive or not?” Cheese replied, “It should fit perfectly. I had it custom-made based on the size of the suit you draped over my shoulders back then.”

She was referring to the suit that Li Yelai draped over her body to cover her back at Wangde Manor.

"Thank you so much, you've been a great help." Li Yelai expressed his gratitude, "Then I'll head back now."

"Don't forget, as a processor, even when you're going to a dinner party, you have to bring your weapons," Cheese reminded him.

"Okay, see you tomorrow." Li Yelai nodded, it was indeed the case. Although it would be very strange, he still had to bring the big black umbrella tomorrow.

"Okay, see you tomorrow." A slight smile appeared in Cheese's eyes.

The next day, at the Jing Family Manor.

Although it was once swallowed by the disaster fog, the buildings here were preserved because there were few residents and they were evacuated in time.

After a week of renovations, the Jing Family Manor has been completely transformed.

The manor's architecture is elegant and dignified, with its white exterior walls radiating a soft glow in the setting sun.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was relaxed and pleasant, with guests dressed in various formal attire, chatting and laughing. Several waiters were busy greeting guests, serving them champagne and exquisite snacks.

Jing Lin and Jing Nuo, the owners of the manor, greeted the arriving guests at the entrance. Some were former officials who had fought alongside them, some were local wealthy merchants with whom they had had some interactions, and others were officials from the city lord's mansion of Jucheng.

Jingnuo's abilities were put to good use here, and she quickly became familiar with everyone. They had a very pleasant conversation.

At this moment, Jing Lin and Jing Nuo noticed an SUV driving into the manor, and a young man and woman got out of the back seat.

It was none other than Li Yelai and Cheese, the very people they were interested in.

Cheese wore an elegant navy blue dress that perfectly accentuated her shapely figure. The form-fitting dress hugged her curves, exuding captivating charm from the V-neck design at the neckline to the slit in the skirt.

Her short hair was loosely tied back, with a few strands falling naturally, adding a touch of casual elegance to her beauty. She was so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.

Li Yelai, standing beside her, wore a dark, well-tailored suit that showcased his muscular physique. The color of his tie echoed that of Cheese's tuxedo, adding a touch of harmony to the overall look.

What a perfect match!

Hmm. It would be even better if we ignored the large black umbrella he was carrying.
Looking at Li Yelai's handsome appearance now, it seems hard to associate him with the fierce and ruthless general who single-handedly carved into the swarm of insects.

"Brother, I feel like I'm back to normal!" Jing Nuo smiled at Li Yelai and whispered to Jing Lin.

"Come on, didn't you see the cheese was right next to him?" Jing Lin complained as he stepped forward.

I thought to myself, it's only because of the doll's curse that I can't go out, otherwise there would definitely be a good show to watch here! What a pity!

Meanwhile, on the high platform in the hall, an old man was observing all of this from afar.

After staring at Li Yelai's face for a long time, the old man said quietly, "Do you see? He is also a descendant of the Jing family. Although he did not inherit the Jing family's legacy, he is now a powerful third-awareness psychic."

A hoarse voice suddenly rang out: "He's only at the third level of awakening. If he had received the inheritance, he would have become even stronger, but now it's all too late. He's missed everything and is just a bastard with bloodline."

The old man smiled, making no mention of Ye Jiang's facial makeup abilities.

A woman in a long black dress quietly appeared beside him.

The girl's expression was indifferent. Her face was somewhat similar to Jingnuo's, but her complexion was ashen and she lacked vitality.

The old woman continued, "So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. She escaped to Border Town No. 3 and gave birth to a son and a daughter. However, she was abandoned by her husband, and even when she died of illness, she never asked me for help. She truly hated me."

The woman in the black dress spoke in a hoarse, low voice: "Jinglian, I remember now, she was your third daughter. The woman who had the best chance of entering the Immortal Palace and receiving its blessings, but she ran away halfway. In the end, she gave birth to two bastards, and still died here. How foolish."

“Jingnuo, although we’re not exactly compatible in terms of bloodline, she might be able to withstand the descent of a divine child. Is she ready?”

She looked at Li Yelai, who was walking away in the distance: "Or are you planning to choose someone else? Jinglian's daughter might be a better fit than Jingnuo. Although she is a bastard, she is still a bastard with some bloodline."

The old man was silent for a moment: "She has not received the Jing family's inheritance and has already become a psionicist. The success rate is not high."

"It's a bit too late to show your grandfather's loving attitude now." The woman in the black dress sneered, "Don't forget, it was that person who allowed the Jing family to develop to where it is today."

Meanwhile, Li Yelai and Jing Lin entered a closed room.

“The gathering is in a few days. We didn’t attend the last one, so they probably already know I’m in Border City Three. There’s no way to hide it, so I plan to trade some Zerg materials inside the Ark in exchange for some extraordinary materials,” Jing Lin said. “And you? What do you need?”

"As for trade items, we also have Zerg materials, and I personally have some extraordinary materials," Li Yelai replied. "But I need the Four Awakenings recipe from the Myriad Paths or a Dragon Heart."

"You're going to reach the fourth awakening?" Jing Lin raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't know the potion formula for the Myriad Manifestations Path. But as for the dragon heart, you might be able to trade with Chu He. I've traded with him privately before. He's very strong, around the seventh awakening. The power behind him is unknown, but it's certain that he's human. He often sells extraordinary biological materials, and he's even more extravagant than the creatures in the forbidden zones."

Chu He? That seems to be an Ark voter sitting in the third ring seat; I wonder where he came from.

Li Yelai noted down this Chu He and continued, "Also, there's information about Chaos."

Amidst the disaster fog, the authorities once sensed the corrupting power of chaos.

But the opportunity was fleeting, and the official team hoped to find some answers in the Ark.

“I don’t know about that. No one sells information about the Church of the Embers. It depends on whether the holder of the book will appear.” Jing Lin shook his head and said, “I don’t know more than you do. I’m also a new elector.”

Li Yelai nodded, exchanged a few words with Jing Lin, and then left the room.

As a result, after walking for a short while, he saw a woman in a black dress looking at him coldly.

(Sorry I'm not feeling well today, that's why I'm late)
(End of this chapter)