Chapter 110: These Are All Talents
Sanctuary City No. 6 was as peaceful as ever. The incident yesterday was nothing more than a series of loud rumbles from the sea to the poor and citizens here. As long as prices in the city didn't rise, they wouldn't care. Rumors spread that many nobles had died outside the city yesterday. The Divine Envoy personally came forward to clarify and executed the "rumormongers."
Everything was the same as before. At noon, many distinguished guests from the main city arrived at Sanctuary City No. 6, drawing crowds as they passed through the outer district.
Inner City, Divine Envoy's Residence.
There were over a dozen people in the living room, but only three were seated. Besides Divine Envoy Boluosi, the two seated individuals included one clad in scale armor with two backward-curving horns on his head—a Sea Clan member, looking tough and sharp. The other was a woman around thirty years old, like a ripe peach, with every aspect of her form holding immense allure to non-humans.
These were two trusted aides of the Sea God: Blackhorn·Roe and Life Priestess·Sofia. One was known for suspicion and ruthlessness, the other for manipulating hearts. The Sea God sending these two made his intentions clear—Blackhorn·Roe was a direct show of force, telling Divine Envoy Boluosi to behave lately.
"With you two sent by the Lord, I can rest easy."
Boluosi sat in an oversized chair, pinching a teacup between his thumb and forefinger like a normal person holding a jelly bowl to drink—very awkward.
Regarding why the Sunbird attacked, Boluosi had already shifted the blame, pinning it on the big-mouthed Sea Clan member who shouted "I'd go through fire and water for you" during the battle. Since the guy was so eager, Boluosi accepted his goodwill.
Now, Blackhorn·Roe arrived at Sanctuary City No. 6, learned the whole story, and ordered the big-mouthed Sea Clan member hacked to death by blades. In truth, everyone knew the problem lay with Boluosi. Digging deeper would cost Boluosi trust, making him unfit to remain Divine Envoy of Sanctuary City No. 6.
Boluosi had already "determined" the cause of the Sunbird's attack: that big-mouthed Sea Clan member, during an outing, found an iron box in a seabed ruin containing a seal imprint.
This was, of course, nonsense. Su Xiao had produced a [Sun Flame·Detonation Seal Imprint], two of which he'd obtained from the Sun Church. Offering one now, even if unrecoverable, was an acceptable loss—an investment.
Boluosi barely repelled the Sunbird and "searched" the big-mouthed Sea Clan member's home, finding the [Sun Flame·Detonation Seal Imprint]. He immediately ordered the "stolen goods" sent to the main city.
Counting the time, the [Sun Flame·Detonation Seal Imprint] had already reached the Sea God in the main city.
The cause of the Sunbird's attack, the scapegoat, and the treasure—everything was clear. Crucially, the treasure was now in the Sea God's hands.
Through Blackhorn·Roe, the Sea God conveyed a message to Boluosi: roughly, Boluosi had been negligent in investigation and deserved punishment, but given his good attitude in admitting fault and recovering the stolen goods, this time would be overlooked.
In short, Boluosi handed over the [Sun Flame·Detonation Seal Imprint], the Sea God was satisfied, and said, "Little brother, you did well this time. Keep it up."
Whether the Sunbird would come again was uncertain, with no good countermeasures. If it went to the main city, they'd just hand over the [Sun Flame·Detonation Seal Imprint]; if to a sanctuary city, the Sea God cared even less, knowing what the Sunbird was.
No one knew the Sunbird was dead, nor believed it could die. Thus, the Sunbird incident was over.
Hence, the atmosphere in the living room was harmonious. Divine Envoy Boluosi, Blackhorn·Roe, and Life Priestess·Sofia chatted and laughed.
As they talked pleasantly, a knock came. Boluosi said "Enter," and an elderly figure dressed like a butler walked in.
Boluosi didn't pay much attention, casually asking, "What is it?"
The elderly butler stopped beside Boluosi, leaned in, and whispered, "Master, the young lady's condition has improved a bit."
"Hmm, I see. You may leave."
Boluosi's expression remained normal, but Sofia, sitting across from Blackhorn·Roe with a peach-blossom face, restrained her smile slightly. She sensed Boluosi had been briefly angered when the butler spoke.
"Boluosi, is your daughter ill?"
Sofia asked casually. Hearing this, Boluosi sighed.
"I don't know what happened. Half a month ago, she suddenly fell ill. Just family matters, Ms. Sofia. I heard the Sea God Lord recently received a distinguished guest?"
Boluosi changed the subject, unwilling to discuss his daughter's illness.
"Yes, indeed a distinguished guest arrived. If your daughter is ill, don't hesitate. The item you sent this time pleased the Lord greatly. Send her to the main city and let Master Xiulu treat her."
Sofia pulled the topic back to Boluosi's daughter's illness. Blackhorn·Roe sipped tea silently, not knowing what Sofia was after but listening.
"How could I trouble Master Xiulu?"
"No trouble at all. Boluosi, your daughter... she hasn't developed Beast Transformation Syndrome, has she?"
Sofia smiled sweetly at Boluosi. His face stiffened, and he finally sighed, tacitly admitting it as he took a sip of black tea.
Seeing this, Sofia's smile grew more charming. She said, "I just heard the butler say her condition improved a bit. Roe, have you ever heard of Beast Transformation Syndrome improving?"
"Never. Once mental beast transformation begins, it's either death or full transformation."
Blackhorn·Roe had already guessed the gist and silently admired the Sea God's wisdom in sending Sofia.
"So, in Sanctuary City No. 6, there's a doctor who can suppress or even cure Beast Transformation Syndrome? Am I right, Boluosi?"
Sofia's heart raced as she spoke. She smelled a strong fragrance—the scent of wealth, status, and supernatural resources.
"What are you talking about? How could I have..."
Boluosi's words trailed off. Blackhorn·Roe and Sofia both stared at him, especially Sofia, whose almond eyes seemed to see through hearts.
"Boluosi, have that doctor come see us."
"That... is difficult. If you want to see him, go find him yourselves. His name is Kukulin Bai Ye."
Boluosi leaned back in his chair, looking unwilling to engage with Blackhorn·Roe and Sofia. This not only didn't anger them but confirmed there really was such a doctor—otherwise, Boluosi wouldn't have a face like he'd lost his father.
Sofia pulled out a folded list, opened it, and ran her fingertip down it.
"Now it seems, Boluosi, this personnel list you submitted to the Sea God Lord is quite interesting. Kukulin Bai Ye, doctor, researching Beast Transformation Syndrome. Zuiyasi, archaeologist, versed in rituals. Wude, foreign alien, unique insights into mysticism. Tell me, where are these three in the city?"
Using Su Xiao's profile as a base, Sofia found Wude and Zuiyasi—coincidence? No.
Sofia hadn't noticed that this personnel list was actually a disguised Contract Parchment. The names and descriptions, when viewed at a certain angle, faintly formed patterns. This was Wude's troublesome nature—his contract abilities could subtly influence others.
Now, looking at Divine Envoy Boluosi's expression, it was almost twisted. Out of fear of the Sea God, he could only endure.
Blackhorn·Roe and Sofia exchanged glances, both knowing that handling this well would bring generous rewards from the Sea God.
Divine Envoy Boluosi suddenly turned cold, arranged lodging for Blackhorn·Roe and Sofia, then ignored them, acting as if out of sight, out of mind.
This was a veiled expression of displeasure, telling these two grave-robbing bastards to finish their business and get lost.
Blackhorn·Roe and Sofia split up. Sofia went to see Boluosi's ill daughter, confirming it was Beast Transformation Syndrome. This was normal—Boluosi had nineteen daughters, two at risk of beast transformation, including his most beloved youngest.
Of course, this alone wasn't enough to confirm Su Xiao could suppress Beast Transformation Syndrome. Through Boluosi's increasingly impatient confirmations, Sofia learned Su Xiao had lived in Sanctuary City No. 6 for six years.
Six years—Boluosi's subordinates would surely recognize Su Xiao. Blackhorn·Roe handled this, and through his probing, found most of Boluosi's subordinates claimed never to have seen Bai Ye. But Roe sensed some were lying—they knew Doctor Bai Ye but wouldn't say.
These subordinates naturally knew Su Xiao had just arrived at the sanctuary city. They claimed not to know who Su Xiao was because Boluosi told them his old friend, who had just returned to Sanctuary City No. 6, could suppress Beast Transformation Syndrome.
Anyone with half a brain would realize that if Blackhorn·Roe from the main city learned Su Xiao could suppress Beast Transformation Syndrome, Su Xiao would be summoned to the main city. Then what would they do if they started transforming? This led Boluosi's subordinates to keep their mouths shut, all saying they'd never heard of Doctor Bai Ye.
Hearing this, Blackhorn·Roe wasn't disappointed but instead confirmed the following intelligence.