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"This piece of Life Gold was infused with evil thoughts and curses, which is why its previous owners died miserable deaths or even fell into the Evil Path."
Huo Yuhao's brow furrowed slightly.
"Then... what should I do?"
"Purify it."
"Expel the evil thoughts and curses within, allowing this piece of Life Gold to return to its original form."
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath.
"Elder Yi, do you have a way?"
"Naturally."
"However, Yuhao, I know that I haven't fully earned your trust, so I won't choose to take control of your body to purify this Life Gold."
Huo Yuhao was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Indeed, Electrolux's origin was mysterious, and the two of them hadn't communicated much; in all this time, this was only the second time, and Huo Yuhao still maintained a sliver of caution in his heart.
After all, if Electrolux had directly said he wanted to take control of his body...
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but shiver in his heart.
The feeling of handing over his body to someone else's control was uncomfortable just thinking about it.
"Therefore, next, I will teach you the application of Mental Force."
"Thank you, Elder Yi."
Huo Yuhao spoke his thanks.
As for the application of Mental Force, although there was a possibility some operations could affect him, Huo Yuhao had previously learned from the Academy that Electrolux in his Sea of Consciousness shared a 'rise and fall together' status with him and wouldn't harm him. Furthermore... his teacher had also given him an item, saying that if Electrolux intended to harm him, this item could ensure his safety through passive activation.
And then... Huo Yuhao still owed quite a few Contribution Points.
"Next, I will recite a mental mantra for you; you must remember it firmly."
Electrolux's voice echoed in Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness, word by word, clear and slow.
Huo Yuhao closed his eyes, concentrating fully on carving that tongue-twisting mantra into his mind.
The mantra wasn't long, but every word contained a mysterious rhythm.
After finishing, Electrolux continued.
"Now, follow my method to operate your Mental Force."
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and began to operate according to Electrolux's instructions.
At the beginning, Huo Yuhao was still a bit unfamiliar; his Mental Force circulated stumbling, nearly going down the wrong path several times.
But he didn't give up, trying again and again.
After an unknown amount of time, Huo Yuhao finally got the hang of it.
"Not bad."
Electrolux's voice carried a hint of approval.
"Yuhao, even I didn't expect that your Mental Force could grow to such a level."
He paused, his tone carrying a bit more emotion.
"With your current Mental Force, you can already attempt to purify this piece of Life Gold on your own."
"However, this purification won't be easy. The evil thoughts and curses within the Carving Knife have accumulated for three thousand years; the backlash will be very intense."
"I will assist you from the side; if any problems occur, I will step in."
Huo Yuhao nodded, his gaze falling on that pitch-black Carving Knife.
"I'm ready."
...
Huo Yuhao extended his right hand, his five fingers pressing lightly on the blade of the soul-eating carving knife. He closed his eyes and began to mobilize his Mental Force according to the method Electrolux had taught him.
Buzz—
Invisible Mental Force surged from between Huo Yuhao's brows. The originally invisible Mental Force, after operating with the purification mantra, actually began to emit a faint white light, gentle and pure.
Light of Purification.
Huo Yuhao didn't get distracted; he carefully let that ball of pure white Light of Purification penetrate bit by bit into the interior of the soul-eating carving knife.
However, the moment the Light of Purification touched the core of the Carving Knife!
Boom—!!!
A plume of pitch-black mist burst out from inside the Carving Knife!
The mist was thick as ink and carried a bone-chilling cold, lunging directly back at Huo Yuhao!
Two beams of light, black and white, collided violently!
Huo Yuhao's face instantly turned pale.
That pitch-black mist not only contained intense evil thoughts but was also extremely stubborn, as if it had a life of its own, biting hard onto Huo Yuhao's Light of Purification and refusing to let go!
"So strong..."
Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.
His Mental Force operated frantically, trying to suppress the black mist, but the black mist's counterattack was much more violent than he had imagined!
The Light of Purification was being pushed back bit by bit!
At that moment, an even purer, even deeper white light surged from Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness.
"Yuhao, remember my way of operation."
Electrolux's voice rang out in Huo Yuhao's mind.
"Follow me, and let's purify it together!"
The two purification forces merged into one, and the pure white Holy Light instantly flared up, crushing down on the black mist like a tidal wave!
Buzz—!!!
Accompanied by a final hum, all the black mist inside the Carving Knife was completely purified!
...
Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw the Carving Knife on the desk, he was completely stunned.
The originally pitch-black blade had now completely changed its appearance!
The entire thing had turned cyan, crystal clear like a gemstone.
Huo Yuhao watched this scene with surprise and joy.
"Holy cow!"
Skydream Ice Worm's voice also rang out in the Sea of Consciousness, filled with shock.
"This is too beautiful, isn't it?! That pitch-black thing from before has turned into crystal?! And such a thick aura of life!"
"This is the original appearance of the Life Gold."
Huo Yuhao quickly thanked Electrolux.
"Elder Yi, thank you."
"No need to thank me."
Electrolux's voice slowly rang out.
"Yuhao, now, place this piece of Life Gold against your forehead."
Huo Yuhao was slightly startled.
"Against my forehead?"
"Correct."
"The Life Gold contains a massive aura of life, which will be of great benefit to you. Press it against you and let its vitality merge into your body."
Huo Yuhao nodded, reached out to pick up the cyan crystal Carving Knife, and pressed it against the center of his forehead.
Buzz—!!!
The moment the Carving Knife touched his skin, a massive aura of life, like a bursting flood, surged into Huo Yuhao's body!
That life aura was warm and gentle, as if an invisible force was tempering every inch of Huo Yuhao's muscles, every bone, and every one of his Meridians!
Huo Yuhao only felt as if his body was soaked in a hot spring; every cell was cheering with joy!
His physical fitness was improving at a visible rate!
Not only that, Huo Yuhao also felt as if something in his mind had been opened.
His Comprehension Ability was also improving!
"So... so comfortable..."
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but murmur softly.
However, at that moment, the Life Gold pressed against his forehead suddenly burst with an even more dazzling cyan light!
That light pierced directly into the space between Huo Yuhao's brows!
"Hiss—!!!"
Huo Yuhao sucked in a breath of cold air as a sharp pain spread from between his brows!
That massive vitality surged frantically into his Sea of Consciousness!
Within the Sea of Consciousness, the already rich life aura became even denser!
It was as if a sweet rain had fallen upon every corner of the Sea of Consciousness.
The originally calm Sea of Consciousness began to churn violently! The surface was expanding! The boundaries were receding!
The Sea of Consciousness was expanding outward at an incredible speed!
Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, enduring that tearing pain.
His hands gripped the edge of the table tightly, his knuckles turning white from the effort.
But Huo Yuhao didn't let out a single scream.
He clenched his teeth and bore it through sheer willpower!
The pain lasted for a long time.
Finally...
Buzz—
All the light retracted.
The churning of the Sea of Consciousness also gradually subsided.
Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes...
...
Then, he was stunned.
Huo Yuhao felt that there was something extra in his mind.
He subconsciously raised his hand and touched his forehead.
Where his fingers touched was a smooth surface.
But... Huo Yuhao's perception told him that in the center of his forehead, there was an extra eye.
An eye slightly smaller than his own two eyes.
Around that eye, one could vaguely see a circle of cyan patterns, emitting a faint life aura.
"This is..."
Huo Yuhao's voice was full of shock.
"This is... a third eye?"
"Correct."
Electrolux's voice rang out in the Sea of Consciousness, sounding quite satisfied.
"This is the gift that the Life Gold has brought you—the Eye of Life."
"This eye can not only enhance your Mental Force perception but also help you better utilize life energy. When you concentrate your consciousness into this Eye of Life, you can obtain the power of this Carving Knife."
"At the same time, from now on, I have also become your third Spirit."
"Third Spirit?!"
Before Huo Yuhao could even speak, Skydream Ice Worm spoke first, his voice filled with disbelief.
Electrolux had not only helped Huo Yuhao obtain this piece of Life Gold and improved Huo Yuhao's physical quality and Mental Force, but he had also provided Huo Yuhao with a third Spirit.
Then what about Bro's role?
How could Bro's role be outshone by a guy who had only appeared for a few chapters?
Heavens!
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