Chapter 1217 - 1217 1216 Corpse Bug

Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Corpse Bug Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Corpse Bug As the slender, strange bug was entirely pulled out by Han Dong,

Chen Xinying’s vision went dark, and she collapsed to the ground, falling into a faint of indeterminate life or death.

As for Luo Gaocheng, known as ‘Frozen Bone,’ who Han Dong held aloft in one hand, his face also showed an extremely surprised expression.

He first re-examined Han Dong, recalling the Bloodhound’s peculiar abilities, and then stared at the strange bug clutched in Han Dong’s hand.

“Corpse Bug! You’re not from the court?”

Han Dong’s face was full of smiles, his fingers loosened, and the canine teeth that had pierced into Luo Gaocheng’s head naturally slid out.

“Didn’t I just say that I have something I want to talk to you about?

So, this thing that can alter memories and indirectly control the brain is called a Corpse Bug? Could you explain it to me in more detail?”

Han Dong took out a wine cup he had prepared in advance and used the Red Fruit of the Talent Tree to generate fresh blood in his body, to entertain ‘Frozen Bone’ Luo Gaocheng in front of him.

Before long,

the tense and dangerous depths of the Demon Cave transformed into a Secret Room suitable for discussions between both parties.

Corpse Handlers already crave blood, and such fresh blood was something Luo Gaocheng had never tasted before; he nearly became immersed in the blood, unable to extract himself, which greatly reduced his wariness towards Han Dong.

“The Corpse Bug is the core method the court uses to control elite individuals.

Every Corpse Handler who serves the court directly, holding certain powers and positions, must be under the control of a Corpse Bug.

Yet, the Corpse Bug is not implanted from the outside but stems from a latent issue that’s already buried deep within every Corpse Handler.”

“Are you talking about ‘the air’?”

“That’s right… since the issuance of the ‘Corpse Change Order,’ the air around the world started to gradually change. Any normal human who breathes it will die within a short period and then be resurrected in the guise of a Corpse Handler.

It seems like their consciousness is normal and their bodies function without any problems, but in reality, their brains have been affected by some substance in the air—a kind of Corpse Energy that nests in the brain and can alter memories.”

“So, is that how every Corpse Handler’s perception of Corpse Country is formed?”

“Correct, the court created a story of ‘Corpse Country’ and influenced it through the air, planting it in the minds of every common Corpse Handler, making it easier for them to manage Corpse Country, all the while concealing a certain truth.

The Ministry of Officials controls the review of ‘Corpse Collection,’ which means that the Corpse Collections available on the market for Corpse Handlers to practice can also increase the concentration of Corpse Energy in their brains, especially the Black Corpse Collection.

When the zombies painstakingly complete their Pill Condensation, the controlling Corpse Energy within their brains will also fully condense into a Corpse Bug.

At this time, secret agents from the court will quickly make contact with the corresponding Black Zombies, inviting them to join the court with offers of wealth and power, thereby gaining control of the Corpse Bug.

However, your practicing of the ‘Floating Corpse Internal Classic’ is an exception.

Since adding Corpse Bug elements to the Corpse Collection would affect the quality and coherence of the content, it met with Academician Du’s refusal; the Ministry of Officials also accepted this Corpse Collection at the behest of Academician Du.”

Although Han Dong frowned upon hearing this, he continued to praise, “That’s quite an impressive management technique… it allows complete control over the elite and also dictates the world’s affairs.

However, it seems there are quite a few criminals like you who are not under control; why is that?”

“The world is vast, and naturally, there will be strange and unusual occurrences.

I was born with an extremely Yin constitution, and when I became a Corpse Handler, I inherently carried a chill. Even without cultivating the ‘Frozen Death Scripture,’ my body temperature is still 30℃ lower than the average.

When I formed my Black Elixir, a Corpse Bug that had been frozen solid slipped right out of my nostrils, and I also became aware of Corpse Country’s conspiracy at the same time.

But as the Corpse Bug completely died, personnel from the Ministry of Punishment immediately came looking for me, attempting to arrest me forcibly and trying to implant a cold-resistant Corpse Bug anew.”

“Left with no choice, I could only kill them all,” Han Dong said.

“That’s entirely different from what the declaration stated… However, if an individual can autonomously expel the Corpse Bug due to their special traits, that is indeed a good thing.”

Han Dong naturally thought of acting separately, the scholar who was investigating the out-of-control incidents within the court.

Since one can rely on their own special traits to expel the Corpse Bug, it wouldn’t be a problem for the scholar.

As Han Dong was about to discuss some other matters with the scholar,

Chen Xinying, who had taken some Red Fruit blood earlier, woke up at this moment, and her inherent notions about Corpse Country along with some implanted memories had all vanished into thin air.

“You…”

When she looked at Luo Gaocheng again, Chen Xinying no longer felt any hatred, but rather a great unfamiliarity.

“How do you feel, Miss Chen? Are there any side effects?”

Chen Xinying shook her head and stared at the Corpse Bugs on the ground, now frozen stiff, falling into a period of deep thought. Then she turned her gaze towards Han Dong:

“How did you find out…”

“Perhaps because, I and the controllers of Corpse Country, belong to the ‘same kind’… I can also infiltrate the brain and achieve individual control through a certain means. Miss Chen, do you still remember some details?”

Reminded by this, Chen Xinying suddenly recalled Han Dong laughing inexplicably within the mansion on one occasion. The Laughter immediately summoned the Demon Zombie — Zhang Xiliang — who followed Han Dong and was also in a state of Mad Laugh.

“Is it… the Laughter?”

“Since you remember even this, it seems pulling out the Corpse Bug didn’t affect your brain much… Yes.

At that time, I tried to affect your brain, but the Laughter had no effect.

It wasn’t blocked by anything, but your brain was already being manipulated by some substance, it just hadn’t yet developed into a ‘complete takeover.’

Afterward, I also learned some information through inquiry, finding that some of your memories had dubious origins.”

Han Dong continued:

“If I had extracted the Corpse Bug in Corpse Country, it would surely have drawn the court’s attention.

Since Miss Chen was descending into the Demon Region to capture a serious offender, I decided to turn this situation to my advantage, to delve into the issues below… Even if the court still discovers that control over you has failed, they would most likely assume you were killed by a monster.”

“It’s useless; once we return to the camp, it will be exposed all the same.”

“Then let’s wait until we’re completely sure before returning… And now, Miss Chen, your current state should also allow you to return to Black Tower smoothly.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xinying was momentarily stunned.

Indeed, with the Corpse Bug extracted from her head, her desire to return to Black Tower was growing stronger.

“Completely sure? Sure of what?”

Han Dong stretched out a finger and pointed downward, “If I’m not mistaken, the more formidable ‘serious offenders’ are probably hiding down there… After all, you’ve mentioned, like Luo Gaocheng, those ‘Seventy-two evil spirits’ would be directly pursued by the Central Ministry of Justice.”

“Indeed… You mean to say?!”

“That’s right, just pull a few strings and get everyone linked up.

Besides, I also want to know some information about the ‘origin of Monsters’ and the function of ‘Locks and Locksmiths.’ It might become our breakthrough.”