I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 55: New Divine Power Transformation

[Shadow Walk Level 3 (Stealth +4, Hidden Track +4, Shadow-Dispelling +4): 0/5000]

After the text materialized before him, a familiar, illusory figure once again appeared in Shen Bai’s mind.

This time, the figure appeared in a pitch-black environment.

There was no light, save for the scattered moonlight trickling down.

Beneath the moonlight, the illusory figure stood with its hands clasped behind its back, gazing up at the starry sky.

An incomparably powerful aura erupted from the figure.

Then, the figure slowly raised its right hand.

As the figure lifted its hand, black shadows intertwined.

An endless darkness, as if under the figure’s control, shifted and changed shape at will.

In that moment, even the moonlight was consumed by the darkness.

The figure bent its middle finger, and all the darkness converged upon it.

With a flick of its finger, the darkness became a sharp blade that sliced through the light, tearing through the endless void.

Everything ceased, vanishing without a trace.

Shen Bai opened his eyes, having absorbed all the information.

"Wield shadows to defeat foes, and walk alone in darkness."

A glint flashed in Shen Bai’s eyes; he had now fully mastered this Divine Power.

The Divine Power, Shadow Walk, now had an additional Attribute: Shadow-Dispelling.

And this Shadow-Dispelling was particularly interesting to Shen Bai.

The so-called Shadow-Dispelling involved condensing darkness onto a Divine Power to strike down one’s foes.

It was a type of blessing. Separate from the Mystic Heart Spell’s attribute, Shadow-Dispelling could also be applied as a blessing to all of his Divine Powers.

’Another passive attribute, and it’s also a multiplier. This means that, combined, I can now achieve an eightfold effect.’

The Mystic Heart Spell provided a fourfold increase, and Shadow Walk did the same.

The only difference was that Shadow Walk was useless in an environment without shadows.

But where in this world is there no darkness?

To Shen Bai, it made no difference.

At that moment, Shen Bai sensed the Qi within his body.

The reservoirs in his kidneys were already four-fifths full.

Shen Bai estimated that he wasn’t far from reaching the next level.

"CREAK..."

With a hoarse, unpleasant sound, Qin Shuang pushed open the wooden door.

Yawning, Qin Shuang emerged from her room and saw Shen Bai standing in the courtyard.

"Even though sleep is just a formality for us Cultivators, going this long without rest is still mentally exhausting."

Shen Bai shook his head. "I know my limits."

He usually caught up on sleep during the day anyway. Between that and the Qi in his body, it wasn’t a problem for him.

Ignoring his answer, Qin Shuang asked, "Are you heading to the Government Office?"

Shen Bai nodded. "They need to be notified sooner or later. Just wait for me here."

Qin Shuang nodded and said no more. After sharing a meal with Shen Bai, she went back into the pawnshop.

Shen Bai, meanwhile, headed for the Shengyun County Government Office.

...

Shengyun County Magistrate’s Office.

The constables at the County Magistrate’s Office were currently busy poring over the history of Shengyun County, hoping to find any information related to the clues they had uncovered in the village.

Unfortunately, that part of history had long been erased, and they hadn’t found a single clue.

The moment Shen Bai stepped into the County Magistrate’s Office, he immediately caught the attention of two constables.

Previously, whenever Shen Bai visited the County Magistrate’s Office, the constables would greet him with a smile, but that was entirely due to his relationship with Zhou Qing.

Things were different now. The constables looked at Shen Bai with a hint of awe in their eyes.

And this awe was directed at Shen Bai himself.

Zhou Qing, acting the most natural, came forward and slung an arm around Shen Bai’s shoulders. "Lao Shen, what brings you to the County Magistrate’s Office today? We still haven’t found anything."

Shen Bai smiled. "I have news."

Zhou Qing paused for a moment. "What news?"

Shen Bai gave him a rough summary of the situation regarding Zhang Chaofeng, which left Zhou Qing in a state of constant surprise.

After Shen Bai had explained everything, Zhou Qing immediately said,

"Wait here a moment. I’ll go get Chief Zheng."

Shen Bai agreed and watched Zhou Qing leave.

Before long, Chief Zheng entered the courtyard, a long saber at his hip.

"Shopkeeper Shen, your information is extremely useful. Thank you."

Chief Zheng wasn’t a man of many words. He carried the straightforward air of the Jianghu; when thanks were due, he gave them without fuss.

With this information, they could take a more targeted approach when the great tomb opened.

Even if they couldn’t find any trace of Zhang Chaofeng, they could report all the information to the Observatory once they arrived, saving them a great deal of trouble.

Shen Bai asked, "Haven’t the people from the Observatory arrived yet?"

’Logically, with a lost Deceitful Object and the great tomb about to open, word should have spread. The people from the Observatory should have arrived by now.’

Chief Zheng shook his head. "I don’t know why they haven’t arrived. All I know is that we haven’t heard anything."

Shen Bai rubbed his chin. "Where is the great tomb, and when will it open? Do you have any information on that?"

Chief Zheng replied, "When the great tomb opens, a strange phenomenon will occur. Everyone will know when it happens."

"Shopkeeper Shen, will you be going with us?"

Shen Bai thought for a moment, then shook his head. "I’ll go alone. We’ll see when the time comes."

He didn’t want to travel with the people from the Government Office; it would make them too conspicuous a target.

After all, there were plenty of Deceitful Objects inside. Shen Bai figured he could snatch up as many as he could, and while he was at it, he could also take care of that Zhang Chaofeng fellow.

Hearing this, Chief Zheng felt a pang of regret but didn’t press the issue.

After all, Shen Bai’s status was different now, so his actions were understandable.

Having gotten some information, Shen Bai didn’t want to linger. He said goodbye to Zhou Qing, left the Government Office, and returned to the pawnshop.

...

Back in the pawnshop, Shen Bai placed the stewed meat he had picked up on the table.

"Got you something good. Eat up."

Qin Shuang, who had been sitting bored in a chair, saw Shen Bai had brought stewed meat. She happily unwrapped it and began to eat.

"Not bad, not bad at all! You actually remembered to bring me something to eat."

Qin Shuang mumbled as she ate.

Shen Bai patted Qin Shuang on the shoulder.

Qin Shuang looked completely bewildered, unsure of Shen Bai’s intentions. Her cheeks bulged as she continued chewing the stewed meat in her mouth.

Shen Bai grinned. "If you eat my food, you have to help me watch the shop."

Qin Shuang froze. She wanted to spit the food out but couldn’t bear to part with it.

"But I don’t know how! I don’t know anything about this pawnshop business."

Shen Bai pointed to the counter. "Just stand there. If a customer comes in, call me. It’s not like we get many anyway."

"So if I’m standing here, what are you going to be doing?" Qin Shuang asked.

Shen Bai tapped her on the head. He didn’t say a word, but his meaning was clear: what he did was none of her business.

Clutching her head, Qin Shuang nodded meekly and agreed.

Only then did Shen Bai leave her to it and head into the courtyard.

With the great tomb about to open, Shen Bai wanted to make the most of his time and grind out more levels for his Divine Powers.

Looking at the various Divine Powers available to him, Shen Bai considered his options before deciding to continue grinding the Vajra Demon Subduing Fist.

’Perhaps by the time the great tomb opens, the Vajra Demon Subduing Fist will reach Level 4 and bring me some pleasant surprises,’ Shen Bai thought.