Proving the Dao of Hunyuan from the Age of Witches

Chapter 040: Tests and Interludes

Having embarked on the path of transcendence and the road of cultivation, Luo Xi has come to understand her own worth through her experiences over the past few days.

More accurately, she already knew the witch's key position in the world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure of the world).

Anomalies will occur in this world, and there is an extremely low probability that a witch will be born from one of these anomalies.

The witch can also handle abnormal cores.

As for the abnormal core, it only appears when the abnormal phantom or abnormal entity that caused the abnormal event is shattered.

An unusual phantom entity, I've never encountered one before.

She usually likens abnormal entities to demonic beasts. She has already refined two of these demonic beasts and achieved the third level of Qi Refining.

Although anomalous entities can be affected by modern military forces, even if an anomalous entity is shattered into pieces by modern heavy firepower, it will continue to appear as long as its core is not destroyed.

In other words, modern technology is simply no match for the abnormal core.

Regardless of abnormal phantoms and abnormal entities, the witch's value is immeasurable simply because she can handle abnormal cores.

Furthermore, even if the witch doesn't deal with the abnormal core, she herself, for example, can be considered a quasi-strategic weapon.

This is the true value of a beginner witch.

She had previously been hesitant and indecisive, thinking that caution was always the best policy.

However, on the very first day that she and her sister Luo Xin became witches, they were attacked by modern military forces and trapped in an artificial lake. Afterward, the partner she chose was killed.

She gave a cold laugh; she had already noted it down.

Then she thought of the rose.

Her lack of decisiveness may also be influenced by the rose.

Away from the roses, she reverted to her former cold demeanor.

They seem to have become more rational, and people have become indifferent.

It's basically confirmed that during the past few days when she was with Rose, she was constantly under Rose's magical influence...

Luo Xi didn't get much rest after driving for several hours last night.

Qianhe County is not well-developed and has no direct airport.

Shuchuan City does have an airport, but it's hundreds of kilometers away, and Luo Xi found it troublesome, so she simply asked Chu Qichen to take her to the departure point.

The starting point was a small town between Shuchuan City and Qianhe County.

At this moment, she had already obtained the list of personnel involved in the operation.

There is a familiar name on it: Wei Jun.

He was one of the people who caused Yang Jian's death.

What interests Luo Xi even more is that Wei Jun is very likely a member of the General Research Faction.

So far, the only witch to arrive is a novice witch from Shuchuan City.

The other witches are still on their way, so their departure time will probably be delayed.

Luo Xi summoned Chu Qichen and said calmly, "Do you know Wei Jun? Tell him to come see me."

Chu Qichen looked troubled. "What are you going to do...?"

"I have a question. What would happen if I killed Wei Jun right now?" Luo Xi sneered.

"During this special period, we do not recommend that you kill anyone," Chu Qichen said with a grim expression. "You will be blacklisted by the headquarters."

"No, it's only during special times that I have to kill people." Luo Xi shook her head, rejecting Chu Qichen's suggestion.

Chu Qichen's expression changed.

"To be honest, I don't trust this person," Luo Xi explained. "I don't want to be on the front lines fighting the enemy while also having to guard against someone on the second line making underhanded moves."

"Of course, that reason isn't very convincing. I'll give you a more suitable reason: Yang Jian was either the executor or one of the orderers of his death," Luo Xi said calmly.

"Go and consult the highest-ranking person in charge of this operation. Yang Jian is my friend, and I will not let his death go unpunished," Luo Xi said calmly. "Bring Wei Jun to me."

Chu Qichen's expression changed repeatedly, but he still left the room.

Yang Jian is just an excuse.

She was eager to see what the General would do: protect Wei Jun to the death or grant her request.

A short while later, Chu Qichen arrived.

Behind Chu Qichen, two more people carried over a stretcher, on which lay a person.

Chu Qichen seemed unsure what expression to make. "This is Wei Jun."

Luo Xi felt a chill in her heart. After pulling back the white cloth, she remained silent for a few seconds before calmly putting it back.

It was indeed Wei Jun; the body was still warm, and his appearance matched the photo on the list that Qiangwei had given her before.

The general association's attitude is also unclear.

They handed over Wei Jun and fulfilled her request, but all they gave her was a dead man who couldn't speak and couldn't provide any information.

Luo Xi originally wanted to use Wei Jun to dig out people at a higher level, but it was obvious that she wanted to protect the real mastermind.

"Very efficient," Luo Xi commented casually, her tone ambiguous, neither praising nor mocking.

Chu Qichen's voice was somewhat dry: "The general manager's intention is to hope that Miss Luo Xi can put aside past grievances, prioritize the overall situation, and focus on dealing with the upcoming unusual events."

"Any internal strife will weaken our strength."

"Good for prioritizing the overall situation," Luo Xi said expressionlessly. "Please thank the comrade in charge for me. Thank you for your hard work."

"No need, he committed suicide," Chu Qichen explained.

"What a terrible suicide attempt..."

"I'll get a reply eventually. I'm not satisfied with this result, but I'll accept it for now," Luo Xi said calmly.

"Also, I plan to take a good rest and wait until all the witches have arrived before notifying me to attend the action meeting," Luo Xi said quietly.

Watching Chu Qichen leave, Luo Xi went to the window and looked at the scenery outside.

The temporary command post was in a hotel, and through the window, one could see the rolling mountains in the distance.

Recalling the events of the past few days, a hint of coldness flashed in Luo Xi's eyes.

Having lived two lives, even after experiencing some dark events, she would subconsciously try to reason with the other party and resolve the issue peacefully.

This is a habit I've developed over nearly thirty years of living two lives.

However, this very habit and approach to problem-solving was disregarded by the other party.

They fear power but not morality...

Luo Xi often backed down because she considered the potential consequences, but the Witch Council always mistook her concessions for weakness.

She was pleased that the Witch Council always managed to express its stance on how to handle Wei Jun, but she disliked the fact that they never followed her instructions.

Another point is, if Wei Jun is just a pawn that can be discarded at will to the General Association, does that mean that everyone who participated in this operation, whether ordinary people or witches, is also a pawn?

Or perhaps, are all 21-plus people in Qianhe County just pawns?

Judging from the current style of the Witch Council, if even important members of the Council can be sacrificed as pawns, then the 21 people of Qianhe County may just be a cold number to the Witch Council.

Luo Xi's eyes grew even colder.

They simply won't understand the value behind kindness, so let's give them a wake-up call.

Returning to her senses, Luo Xi silently went back to bed and began to rest with her eyes closed.