Who hid my body?

"[Forbidden Item 201 - Visas' Finger (left middle finger)]: The last time it appeared was in . A wandering poet used it to snap his fingers and terminated the Lyra Cult Archbishop's divine spell 'Heavenly Threads'. The price was that the wandering poet's entire body turned into ashes, and the finger has been lost since then. Speculation: The finger contains the rule of [Termination], which can interrupt the chanting of all warlocks, including divine spells, and cancel all warlock bonuses, including divine spells, but it does not have any additional means of attack. At the same time, it will cause irreversible damage to the user's body."

"[Forbidden Item 178 - Visas' Finger (right thumb)]: The last time it appeared was in 188 AD. The user was a Shadow Cultist who conducted different experiments in two taverns on the same street. In one tavern, he gave the customer a thumbs up (up), and in another tavern, he gave the customer a thumbs down (down), which ultimately led to two different results. The customers with the thumbs up were encouraged and worked hard in the days that followed. Most of them were successful in their careers. The customers with the thumbs down fell into extreme depression and committed suicide one after another within a month. It is speculated that : This finger contains the rules of [disturbance], which can easily disturb people's hearts, but the most terrifying thing is that this process does not require the use of any magic or divine power, and it is currently unknown what price the user will pay. But because of this, anyone on the street who gives you a thumbs up, whether it is up or down, may be the power of Visas approaching you. (Another note: recorded in , until today, the guests who were positively inspired ten years ago have all died. They worked hard and were positive at the soul level, but their bodies could not keep up, so most of them died of overwork) "

Bishop Corey has read the description of these two fingers too many times, but every time he reads it, he can't help but admire such a powerful and magical power in his heart, and then imagine what this legend was like when he was alive.

No wonder even the gods were willing to join forces to kill him.

After all, these powers and rules are enough to make people yearn for them just by looking at them in this ancient book.

...It seems like I've gone off topic.

Bishop Corey flipped through the ancient book in order to find the finger better. He believed that the guy who took the finger must be very familiar with Visas' body parts, because of this, the guy's smoke bomb was not randomly placed.

The rules and powers of these two fingers are completely different, so the strategies to deal with them are also different. For example, the middle finger can interrupt the warlock's spellcasting, but it is not aggressive, so some physical means are more effective. The thumb is more of a disturbance of the mind and soul, so when dealing with it, more protection at this level is required.

And the smoke bomb thrown by the person who took away the finger will make people not know how to prepare.

Kelsey also figured this out, so he used the Holy Fire to urgently contact Bishop Corey.

Because Bishop Corey has something in his hand that can solve this dilemma, that is, Visas' left eye, known as the "Eye of Truth".

"Only corpse parts can better deal with corpse parts." Bishop Corey chuckled and touched his left eye, which seemed to be flashing with some strange light.

I will take back that finger, whether it is the middle finger or the thumb.

Bishop Corey thought.

And when he was about to close the ancient book, he subconsciously glanced at the last page of the book. There was only one sentence on this page.

"[Forbidden Item 0000 - Visas' Soul: Is He Really Dead?]"

There was a snap.

The ancient book was closed and chains were put on layer by layer.

It was as if the words just now had never appeared.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 20: The Ancient Evil God Can Also Be a Caring Big Sister

"Cough cough cough..."

Ulu was awakened by another violent cough.

He felt so uncomfortable that he felt like he was going to cough out his lungs, and there was a sweet and fishy taste of blood in his throat.

"Your body is too weak." Bai Wei's slow voice sounded in his mind, "Last night's battle was too much of a strain on your body."

"…I'm sorry, Lord Visas." Uru was a little at a loss, "I, I will try my best."

Bai Wei snorted and didn't say anything else. Anyway, his goal had been achieved. He made Ulu believe that his physical deterioration was caused by the battle last night, not by his arrival.

But Ulu didn't know. In fact, he was relieved when he saw that Bai Wei stopped mocking him.

Now, he was really afraid that Lord Visas would abandon him too.

Ulu glanced out the window. It was just dawn, which meant he didn't sleep too long.

To be honest, he was really tired now. If possible, he really wanted to continue lying down and sleep until this time tomorrow.

If it were usual, he could really do it. Even now during a famine, with a bunch of disaster victims gathered outside the church waiting for him to distribute relief food, he could continue sleeping without any psychological burden. After all, not opening the door was God's will.

But now, his good friend was searching the world for the one on his left hand... ahem, Lord Visas, he really didn't dare to reveal too many flaws, so he could only drag his tired body, lift the quilt and get out of bed.

Um...did I cover myself with the quilt properly before going to bed?

Ulu was a little confused, but this doubt did not stay in his mind for too long and disappeared in a flash.

"Lord Visas." After sitting on the bed for a while, Ulu recovered a little and asked Bai Wei carefully, "What should I do today?"

"Just do your work normally." Bai Wei said calmly, "The situation was disrupted last night. Now the focus is not on you, so just maintain the status quo and do what you would normally do at this time."

"I understand." Ulu nodded, then stood up with difficulty, "Then I will go to work now."

But before he took two steps, he stopped again.

"What's wrong?" Bai Wei asked.

"Uh..." Ulu scratched his head awkwardly and said, "I don't think I've ever gotten up so early to work before. I'm so diligent today. Is it a little... unusual?"

Bai Wei smiled and said, "A lazy person suddenly becomes diligent. Are you afraid that people will think you have something to hide?"

Ulu smiled awkwardly.

"It's up to you anyway. I don't know how you usually do it." Bai Wei said, "I'm not your mother. Don't ask me everything. I'm going to sleep too."

"Understood, Lord Visas."

After saying this, Bai Wei didn't respond, as if he had really fallen asleep.

At this time, Wulu glanced out the window again, and thought about when it would be normal for him to go out. Then he regretted it. It was still early and he could sleep for another hour or two. Although he could go back and lie down, it was easy to lie down, but it would be difficult to get up later.

Just hold on a little longer.

Ulu sighed softly, then sat down at his desk, and then subconsciously glanced at the mirror on the desk.

Ulu himself could hardly recognize the person in the mirror. His eyes were full of fatigue and his face was pale, like someone who had crawled out of a coffin.

He is completely different from the person he was a few days ago.

The reason for all these changes was that he obtained the legendary power of Visas.

But in order to obtain this power, he almost lost everything he had before and put himself in danger... Is all this really worth it?

Ulu stared at the mirror blankly, his eyes a little confused.

"You look like you have 'I'm not normal' written all over your face." At this time, Bai Wei's voice rang out from deep in his heart again, but that's not all. Bai Wei tried to stand up straight, looking at Wu Lu with his "little head" and speaking with a hint of sarcasm, "If you really can't bear this kind of pressure, you can cut me off right now, then abandon everything and run away. That way you can at least save your life... maybe."

Ulu immediately came back to his senses and looked at the upright middle finger in a panic: "V-Lord Visas, haven't you gone to rest yet?"

"Cowardice and fear keep me from sleeping." Bai Wei said ambiguously.

But it is true.

After last night's advent, Bai Wei not only had more control over Wulu's body (up to one hand), but also became more in tune with Wulu at the soul level. Therefore, he could already sense the more subtle changes from Wulu's heart that he had not sensed before, such as the fleeting confusion and regret just now.

Are these emotions good?

This is not good.

To be on the safe side, Bai Wei decided not to pretend to sleep anymore and give this... um, believer? Or a substitute? Hey, no matter what it is, Bai Wei decided to give him some more talk therapy.

Previously, Bai Wei had always played the role of a bewitching evil god, using both "coercion" and "bribery" to get Wu Lu to this point. But now, this alone doesn't seem to work, so why not change your mindset and try to become a caring elder sister... bah, a caring Yao Lao or something like that.

Therefore, Bai Wei, as if he was thinking from Ulu's side, took the initiative to tell Ulu the only way out - abandon everything he had, run as far as he could, so that he could survive.

But will Uru choose this path?

The answer is obvious.

Uru hesitated for only a few seconds before shaking his head: "No, no, no, it's not that time yet. I understand what you mean, Lord Visas. I still have your help now, so I don't have to be afraid of anyone."

"Haha, being able to figure this out is progress." Bai Wei said, "You barely have the demeanor of my disciple."

Bai Wei's words startled Wu Lu: "You, what did you say? I am your...disciple?"

He was very surprised.

As far as he could remember, this was the first time that Bai Wei had "praised" him in the past two days. Although he was not sure if this level of praise could be considered as praise, the fact that Bai Wei was willing to acknowledge him as his disciple was enough to surprise Uru.

"Hehe..." Bai Wei tried hard to make his body, that is, this finger, stand up a little straighter, as if it would make him look more imposing. "My soul is in your body, and you can use my power. If you are not my disciple, then what else can you be?"

Looking at the middle finger pointing straight at him, Ulu felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

In the past few days, he can be said to have experienced great ups and downs in the world.

The first was because he obtained Visas' finger and gained the power that transcends the mortal world. The second was because, in order to obtain this power, he almost lost everything, and even his identity as Father Rhine could not be kept in the future.

Bai Wei's treatment of him was mostly mockery and coercion, which made Ulu feel... very lonely and scared.

To be honest, he hadn't felt this way for a long time since he had experienced the famine twenty years ago. It was as if he had returned to the days twenty years ago when he had lost everything and was starving to death, but no one could help him.

But now, Bai Wei admitted that he was his disciple.

This moment gave Uru an indescribable sense of belonging.

And he and Bai Wei had only known each other for two days.

"I understand, Lord Visas." Uru's heart gradually calmed down. "I have your support behind me, so there is no need for me to be afraid."

"Haha, before you say that, you should get yourself in order." Bai Wei said with a faint smile, "You look so depressed right now that I don't even want to look at you any more."

Uru was startled, and then quickly used several recovery magic on himself to make his face look better, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Wei was very satisfied to see that his talk therapy had once again been effective.

What? You said it's shameful for a legendary figure to have to give psychological support to an ordinary person like Ulu?

So what? Didn’t Ma Xteng pretend to be a caring elder sister and a considerate younger sister to chat with others before the Penguin took off?

At least Bai Wei doesn't have to change his gender.

And he has no intention of stopping there. Since he has already started, there is no need to just stop at the first try. That would make everyone uncomfortable. It is better to go deeper.

So Bai Wei turned around and focused his attention on Uru's bookshelf.

Seeing his middle finger turned around, Uru couldn't help but feel a phantom pain: "Lord Visas, you are..."

"Find me two books about the Rhine." Bai Wei said, "I have slept for too long. The world has changed so much. It is better to learn more about it first."

Uru immediately took down "The Rhine Covenant" from the bookshelf. As the holy book of the Rhine Sect, this should be the book that best interprets the word Rhine.

Then Bai Wei discovered that this copy of "The Rhine Covenant" was much more damaged than other books on the bookshelf.

But it is not the kind of torn textbook that is not well kept, but the kind that is obviously read many times. It is completely different from the kind of torn textbook that has not been touched for a whole semester and is almost like new.

Could it be...

Bai Wei calmly asked Uru to open the Testament, and then he found that just as he thought, the book was densely packed with notes, just like a textbook for a top student.

"Did you make all these notes?" Bai Wei asked.

"Uh, yes."

Ulu nodded subconsciously, and then immediately felt regretful.

After all, he is now a disciple recognized by Visas (in his opinion), but he shows such piety to the Rhine Covenant, which is somewhat... not very pious to Visas.

But there was nothing he could do. He hadn't opened the book for a long time and had long forgotten the traces he had left on it.

"Why did you make notes on it?" Bai Wei asked, "Wouldn't it be considered blasphemy against the God of the Rhine if you made the book like this?"

"Well, a little bit." Ulu said somewhat embarrassedly, "But this book is for my own use, not for preaching, so it doesn't matter. As for using it like this... it's mainly for assessment."

"Assessment?"

"Yes." Uru said, "The cathedral will hold an exam every four years, and clergy from various small churches can sign up."

"What exactly does it do?"

"Well, those with excellent grades can go straight to the cathedral and become archbishops, or even servants of the pope." Ulu was afraid that Bai Wei would think that he was still loyal to the God of the Rhine, so he quickly added, "But that was when I was young and ignorant. The last time I took the exam was ten years ago. In fact, I just took it casually and didn't put any effort into it at all."

Just take the test casually, without any effort...

Bai Wei looked at the pages that were almost torn apart, and the densely packed records on them.

"It doesn't seem very convincing." Bai Wei said calmly, "How many times did you take the test?"

Wulu fell silent, and it was unknown whether he remembered something. After a while, he sighed and said, "Three times."

Three times, that is twelve years.

A person's youth.

“You didn’t pass the exam?”

Wulu forced a smile and said, "Even if I pass the exam, I won't stay here."

“Why didn’t you pass the exam?”

"There's no reason for this." Ulu subconsciously wanted to scratch his head, but found that he raised his left hand, which was disrespectful. He quickly changed to his right hand, but this change seemed a bit deliberate, so he answered awkwardly, "This is just that my grades didn't meet the standard. It says I didn't pass the exam, so I didn't pass."

After listening to this, Bai Wei kept it in mind.

To be honest, Bai Wei was a little surprised. Through Wulu's description and the tattered "Rhine Covenant", he seemed to be able to see the image of a boy who studied hard for twelve years just to have a better life, but now, that boy has grown into a middle-aged scum like Wulu... well, the contrast made Bai Wei feel a little uncomfortable.