Chapter 128: Chapter 128: I Was Just Messing With You!
Standing on the rooftop of the West Factory office building, Lin Yide's gaze swept across the burgeoning structures of Fudé Port, feeling an unprecedented sense of accomplishment.
Just then, the system's voice sounded, "Congratulations, Host, for completing the training event – Preliminary Construction of Fudé Port. Reward: 3200 Experience Points."
This unexpected reward filled Lin Yide with both surprise and joy. He hadn't expected the system to be so considerate, awarding Experience Points promptly according to the port's construction progress.
Now, his total accumulated Experience Points reached [Total Points].
After a moment's thought, he didn't hesitate to open the system store and quickly redeemed a Pyro Vision.
Following that, he upgraded the level of the Kitsune Intent Cultivation Secret Art from Proficient Level to Master Level, spending a total of [Amount] Experience Points for this.
At that moment, an ineffable, profound sensation permeated Lin Yide's mind, allowing him to acutely perceive the subtle fluctuations of the surrounding elements and even clearly sense the operational trajectories of all things.
Immediately after, four small orbs, imbued with different elemental powers and shimmering with various colors, rotated lightly in his palm, moving with his will.
This expenditure directly made him a "Single-Person Raiden National Team," his strength once again showing a significant improvement.
He now strongly desired to find an opponent to test his strength.
Just then, a slight sound of footsteps came from the rooftop entrance.
Hearing the sound, he immediately dispersed the elemental orbs in his hand, collected himself, and turned to look.
The person who arrived was Marni. He walked solemnly before Lin Yide and respectfully reported, "Director, our squad has successfully completed the mission, having cleared out the Nobushi and Kairagi on Nazuchi Beach."
Lin Yide was about to offer praise when he suddenly sensed an unusual aura emanating from Marni. A trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong.
He said nonchalantly, "You've worked hard. How was Thunderclap's performance?"
Marni pondered for a moment, then revealed a feeling of dissatisfaction: "Thunderclap always acts on his own initiative, completely lacking organizational discipline, causing me and other teammates to be put in danger multiple times because of him."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yide couldn't help but slightly frown. He ordered in a deep voice, "Marni, go call Thunderclap and Kaedehara Kazuha to the beach. We should address this issue."
"Yes!" Marni responded and quickly turned to leave, a barely perceptible sneer flashing across his face.
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Approximately half an hour later, Lin Yide stood by the empty, deserted beach and was met by Marni, Thunderclap, and Kaedehara Kazuha.
As soon as they arrived, Lin Yide asked, "Marni, how many years have you been with the West Factory?"
Marni was slightly taken aback by the sudden question, but he quickly regained his composure and calmly replied, "It's almost eight years now."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yide couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "Ah, eight years have passed in the blink of an eye. Do you still remember the entry ceremony from when you joined the West Factory back then?"
Marni lightly shook his head. "Too much time has passed, I can't remember it very clearly anymore."
Lin Yide took something out of his pocket... "I still remember. It involved this thing..."
A deep look of astonishment flashed in Marni's eyes. He had never imagined that the West Factory's entry ceremony back then could be so perverse.
And when Thunderclap and Kaedehara Kazuha saw it, they only felt their hearts clench, and a cold dread settled over them.
Lin Yide handed the wooden stick into Marni's hand, a meaningful smile on his face: "Marni, please give Kaedehara Kazuha and Thunderclap a demonstration now."
Marni held the wooden stick and felt his scalp tingle. Internally, he desperately wanted to refuse, even wanting to directly reveal his true identity. But the current situation forced him to exercise restraint; after all, Thunderclap and Kaedehara Kazuha were both present, and he wasn't absolutely certain he could contend with all three simultaneously.
So, he simply hardened his heart and proceeded.
The entire scene was extremely impactful; even Lin Yide, who had watched countless disturbing films, felt somewhat nauseated.
A moment later, Marni, exhausted and weak, said, "Your subordinate has completed the demonstration. Next, it should be Kaedehara Kazuha and Thunderclap."
Just as Kaedehara Kazuha and Thunderclap were filled with dread, Lin Yide suddenly spoke, "This entry ceremony has been abolished. Kaedehara Kazuha and Thunderclap do not need to perform it."
Upon hearing this, Marni was instantly filled with rage and angrily questioned, "Are you messing with me?"
"That's right!" Lin Yide replied teasingly, "I was indeed messing with you. I just didn't expect you would actually go through with it."
After hearing this, Marni's angry expression gradually subsided, his face becoming increasingly gloomy. "Yide, when did you discover it?"
Lin Yide said calmly, "From the moment you appeared, I smelled that dirty aura on you."
Thunderclap listened to their conversation and suddenly understood. His eyes burned with the fire of hatred, and he squeezed out the name from between his teeth: "Dottore!"
"Marni" tore away his disguise, transforming into a very young man, one of Dottore's youthful segments.
He said in a cold tone, "Originally, I wanted to play a game with you, but since you're not cooperating at all, I can only send you on your way early."
Before his words fell, two silver spikes appeared behind him, flashing with a bone-chilling cold light.
Thunderclap no longer cared about anything and charged towards Dottore with thunderous might. His hands transformed into Oni claws, and purple lightning danced between his fingers, like roaring purple dragons, emanating formidable power.
Facing this fierce attack, Dottore appeared calm and collected. With a gentle wave, one silver spike launched like a venomous snake striking, skillfully bypassed Thunderclap's sharp claws, and cruelly pierced his chest.
Thunderclap was sent flying tens of meters away like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground.
"Hmph! Can't even take one move from me, Thunderclap, you really are a complete waste!" Dottore sneered coldly.
After speaking, he turned his gaze towards Lin Yide. "Yide, now it's your turn. I really want to know, how many moves can you take from me?"
Lin Yide smiled. "That's what I should be asking you. Also, you seem to be quite happy."
Dottore roared furiously, "You're seeking death!"
The silver spikes behind him immediately whistled out, heading straight for Lin Yide.
Just as the silver spikes were about to reach Lin Yide, an indestructible pure white ice shield appeared out of nowhere before him.
The silver spikes easily pierced the ice, but to Dottore's surprise, there was a thunder shield after the ice shield, and a water shield after that, layer upon layer.
When the silver spikes finally pierced through the last layer, the water shield, with difficulty, they at last ran out of power and stopped motionlessly in the air.
An expression of unbelievable astonishment appeared on Dottore's face. "How could you possibly control four elemental powers simultaneously?"
On the continent of Teyvat, besides Descenders, only the legendary Dragon Sovereigns can simultaneously control the power of four elements.
The black sword reappeared in Lin Yide's hand. He said in a teasing tone, "If you're willing to perform that 'entry ceremony' for me again, I'll tell you the reason."
Dottore showed no hesitation after hearing this and immediately repeated the previous action. His face, however, remained expressionless.
"Now you can tell me the reason, right?"
Lin Yide watched his actions and smiled slightly. "I was just messing with you!"