Chapter 648 Concentration Is Often the Essence

In addition to Number 0s mental energy, the bit of mental power Ai Feng possessed was also consumed by Ling Mo.

Under the circ.u.mstances of self-preservation, Number 0 naturally couldnt care for Ai Feng, the receptacle. During the struggle, Ai Fengs Mental Sphere suffered extensive damage as a result.

This actually saved Ling Mo some trouble, allowing him to breach Ai Fengs instinctual barriers with relative ease.

As these energies were damaged and lost the ability to resist, they were absorbed even faster than if they were whole, with less dissipation.

However, once the energy merged into Ling Mos Mental Sphere, it caused his Mental Sphere to rapidly contract.

Amidst a severe headache, Ling Mo felt as though his brain was being forcibly compressed.

Memories flashed by, and even some details he scarcely remembered surfaced during this process.

What may have been only a handful of seconds felt like several months to Ling Mo.

When he finally came to, drenched in sweat, he looked as though he had just been fished out of water.

After the compression, his Mental Sphere was noticeably smaller, even smaller than that of an average person.

Yet the mental energy contained within was a whole fifth more than before the consumption!

The dazzling red light, like a ruby that had been cleansed of dust, left Ling Mo momentarily stunned.

A breeze wafted through the window, and although Ling Mo only heard a faint noise, he vividly pictured the debris carried by the wind through the shattered gla.s.s

Without intentionally sensing, he naturally became aware of Ye Lian and the others location.

This sensation left Ling Mo somewhat bewildered for a moment.

Everything felt more real than before, as if he had been observing the world through frosted gla.s.s all this time

It took him a while to adjust to this new feeling, waking from his daze.

With his head still throbbing, Ling Mo shook it slightly and was about to stand up when he suddenly noticed something amiss in what should have been the empty mind of Ai Feng.

Ling Mo hadnt noticed it before, but now that his mental power had been enhanced, he caught on to a slight anomaly.

With a furrowed brow, Ling Mo observed for a while before a cold smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth: So thats how it is I was overthinking it before.

Shh!

Mu Chen gritted his teeth and yanked the knife out, blood spurting all over his face.

He wiped his face and, leaning against the wall, slowly stood up to inspect his wound.

Capitalizing on the advantage of striking first, he had managed to eliminate those two members after a tough fight, and as a result, he was quite battered.

However, after patting himself down and finding all organs intact and no large holes, Mu Chen hurriedly made his way to the stairwell, leaning on the wall for support.

Dont you die on me. If youre gone, Im in big trouble, Mu Chen muttered as he dragged his weary body forward.

But he hadnt gone far when a figure suddenly flashed out from the side.

The abrupt appearance made Mu Chens body stiffen, and he instantly raised the knife in his hand: Whos there?!

The figure was indistinct in the darkness, and Mu Chens emotions fluctuated wildly.

If it was Ai Feng appearing, it would mean Ling Mo was finished, and his own death wouldnt be far behind

Its me.

When that familiar voice sounded, Mu Chen let out a long sigh of relief, slumped against the wall, and as his arm dropped, his body uncontrollably slid down: Its you

Ling Mo slowly emerged from the darkness, surprising Mu Chen with a glance: Wow

Stop, Mu Chen rolled his eyes and gestured with his hand, Just stop, dont comment on my appearance.

Alright, chainsaw murderer, Ling Mo agreed, nodding his head.

d.a.m.n you, Mu Chen cursed weakly.

Right, Im here to help you with a problem, said Ling Mo, squatting down in front of Mu Chen, suddenly more serious.

Mu Chen was startled at first, then realization dawned on him: The seed?

Mu Chen had never been particularly concerned about the little thing in his brain, but now, thinking back to the harrowing moment when Ai Feng merged with Number 0, a chill ran up his spine.

What do you mean by hidden danger? And how can you help me resolve it? Mu Chen asked anxiously.

Ai Fengs brain also had one

What?! Dont panic, Ling Mo patted Mu Chens shoulder, His was much bigger than yours. With that seed, Number 0 could use the host as a receptacle. But yours is still taking root and hasnt fully formed yet. I suspect everyone at the Niepan Branch has one in their brain. To avoid detection, most are just micro-seeds. For someone like you, who needs it, it took the opportunity to turn into a proper seed.

After Ling Mo finished, Mu Chen was completely dumbfounded.

Even if there was a shred of truth to it, it was enough to send s.h.i.+vers down anyones spine.

What core existence, what central hub, this was essentially a hidden, ma.s.sive tumor!

If left unchecked, who knows, one day it might become the real control center.

This is like a biological version of a robot uprising! Mu Chen said, stunned.

As soon as he snapped back to reality, he immediately grabbed Ling Mo: Ling Mo no no, Ling Mo Boss!

Relax, its already gone. But this seed in your brain might reignite. Its slowly absorbing your mental power, then gradually influencing you, and in the end, turning you into a new Number 0. But dont worry, with the capacity of your brain, it would be good to have even one percent of its former strength, Ling Mo said.

Mu Chen stared at Ling Mo for two seconds and then freaked out again, How am I supposed to stay calm?!

Although I cant get past your Mental Sphere to deal with that seed, I have another method. Ling Mo said, as he reached into his backpack and pulled out the jellyfish. To him, it was a glowing transparent ent.i.ty, but to Mu Chen, it appeared to be a dull plastic ball, at best a bit more refined than an ordinary plastic ball.

This is the mental energy storage and conversion device I invented. It may look crude, but it contains highly sophisticated technology thats not immediately apparent, Ling Mo said as he placed the jellyfish atop Mu Chens head.

Youre just making it sound complicated! Wait how do you know it will target that seed specifically?! Mu Chen, trying to dodge in vain, struggled to ask.

Ling Mos movements paused briefly: One is a mess, filled with all sorts of wild fantasies from the mind of a single man, and the other is a pure, uncontaminated mental seed Do you think everyone is indiscriminate in their appet.i.tes? Besides, after my numerous adjustments and experiments, I can a.s.sure you it has a very discerning taste

Who has wild fantasies Ahh!

Mu Chens arm, raised in mid-air, froze as the unimpressive jellyfish was placed on his head, and he felt as if something in his brain was being sucked away.

The sensation was terrifying, but fortunately, it lasted only a moment. Ling Mo quickly grabbed the jellyfish and started pulling at it vigorously.

What whats happening Mu Chen, not daring to move, asked with wide, vacant eyes.

Oh, the seed has been removed, but it was a bit greedy Ah, there we go, its off now. Ling Mo pulled off the jellyfish with some effort. After absorbing some mental energy, it looked no different than before. But considering its form and how evolution tends to work, it indeed seemed like a challenging process

Even if it just wanted to grow an eye, it would have to start from the very basics.

I Mu Chen collapsed, gasping for air, and with wide eyes, he asked, I havent lost anything, have I? Not even the wild fantasies! Theyre my stress relievers, my mental sustenance, precious memories!

Apologize to your mental sustenance Ling Mo casually stuffed the jellyfish back into his bag and pulled Mu Chen to his feet, Dont worry, n.o.bodys going to take that probably.

Hey!

Hey, hey, youll know if you recall them later, Ling Mo said. Nows the time to take Xu Shuhan and get out of here.

Easy for you to say! Wait are you expecting me to walk by myself?! Ling Mo Boss! Dont be like that, help me up! Mu Chens shout reverberated in the corner.

Meanwhile, in that small storage room, Shana leaned against the door, her eyes slightly reddened, as she watched Xu Shuhan.

Xu Shuhan seemed to be in a daze, muttering from time to time, but her words were indistinct.

After a moment of hesitation and another glance outside, Shana slowly approached Xu Shuhan.

Wake up. Shana reached out, grabbed Xu Shuhans shoulder, and shook it gently.

Ah! Xu Shuhan let out a soft cry, her unfocused gaze turning towards Shana. She grimaced, as if she wanted to lunge forward but then her expression quickly turned to one of confusion.

She then slowly shrank back, letting out a fearful grunt.

Dont be afraid. Shana curiously stared at Xu Shuhan, moving a bit closer. Youre still conscious, arent you?

Xu Shuhan hugged her knees, seeming too scared to look at Shana.

Shana smiled slightly, her eyes gently closing. When she opened them again, although the color hadnt changed, her demeanor had completely s.h.i.+fted.

Under the moonlight, her gaze was firm, her long hair naturally falling in front of her chest, making her look like an ordinary girl.

Hey? After Shana spoke, Xu Shuhan clearly flinched.

Then she cautiously lifted her head to look at Shana. Now she seemed even more puzzled, torn between confusion and the curiosity that kept her gaze fixed.

Do you want to become a zombie? Shana thought for a moment before asking.