Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 1313: Chapter 1312: I Suddenly Have an Idea

I never expected to get my hands on this thing...

Even upon reaching Suzhou, Fang Zheng felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky and hit him. He was quite familiar with what the Immortal Slayer Flying Dagger was. In the novel The Investiture of the Gods, this thing was as much a BUG-level existence as the Little Li Flying Dagger; once released, it was a guaranteed instant kill.

More importantly, the Immortal Slayer Flying Dagger didn’t just instantly kill mortals. This was different from the ”instant kill of ordinary things” used by deities in the Main World, which could only kill mortals but had no effect on beings with divinity. The Immortal Slayer Flying Dagger was designed specifically to slay immortals!

In The Investiture of the Gods, it consecutively dispatched five divine-level beings in an instant, demonstrating its terrifying power. Not to mention that there was a white ape named Yuan Hong, which was almost as powerful as Sun Wukong, capable of the 72 Transformations, and fought Erlang Shen to a draw. Yet, when the Immortal Slayer Flying Dagger arrived, it was instantly killed, leaving not even a half-line for the other party.

This was the nature of The Investiture of the Gods. If it were Journey to the West, even Monkey Sun might find himself instantly dispatched with a single stroke.

Now, it’s unknown what effect this thing will have on the True Gods of the Main World, but Fang Zheng is sure that with the Immortal Slayer Flying Dagger’s protection, he likely won’t encounter any enemies in this world.

What Fang Zheng didn’t expect was that when they arrived at the dock, someone was already there waiting for them.

”My humble self, Li Yueru, greets Doctor Fang.”

”Lin Yueru?”

Seeing Lin Yueru standing respectfully at the dock with her family servants, Fang Zheng was taken aback.

”What are you doing here?”

”I’m here waiting for the Divine Doctor.”

At this point, Lin Yueru had none of the brashness and unruliness from their first encounter. Perhaps because her mother’s illness had been cured, she behaved more like a typical well-bred lady.

”My father heard that Doctor Fang was coming to Suzhou and sent me to welcome you and extend our hospitality.”

Lin Yueru was straightforward and quickly gave an answer. In fact, when Fang Zheng left Hangzhou, Lin Tiannan had already received the news. After all, Fang Zheng did not sneak away stealthily; he had directly hired a large boat, making it easy to investigate.

Once knowing Fang Zheng would come to Suzhou, Lin Tiannan naturally made preparations. He had previously wanted to invite Fang Zheng to the Lin Family Castle, but had been refused. Now that Fang Zheng took the initiative to visit Suzhou, Lin Tiannan undoubtedly wanted to make a good impression. After finding out when Fang Zheng’s boat would arrive, he immediately dispatched his daughter to greet him.

”Lord Lin is thoughtful. In this case, we won’t refuse such hospitality.”

Fang Zheng couldn’t quite master how ancient people spoke, nodding as he talked, feeling awkward.

Originally, speaking like modern people is fine.

But when everyone around you is saying things like ”come, let’s go,” you can’t help but pick it up over time. So Fang Zheng simply imitated the formula he had seen in martial arts novels, assuming it would be roughly the same.

”Please, Doctor Fang.”

Seeing Fang Zheng didn’t refuse, Lin Yueru breathed a sigh of relief, gesturing to invite Fang Zheng and his companions to the Lin Family Castle.

When they arrived at the Lin Family Castle, Lin Tiannan was already there with his family and servants, waiting at the entrance. Seeing Fang Zheng approaching, Lin Tiannan laughed heartily and walked forward, greeting Fang Zheng with a grand salute.

”Welcome to my humble abode, Doctor Fang. I apologize for not greeting you from afar.”

”It’s nothing, no need to be so polite.”

Looking at Lin Tiannan in front of him, Fang Zheng waved his hand, then glanced at the lady standing behind Lin Tiannan.

”Mrs. Lin looks much better.”

”My wife has been moving freely lately, all thanks to the Divine Doctor. Come, thank the Divine Doctor.”

Saying this, Lin Tiannan was genuinely happy. After all, that strange illness had caused a lot of suffering for him and his beloved wife. Moreover, the strange illness was difficult to treat; many famous doctors were at a loss. Just watching his wife weaken day by day was torturous. But now, his wife had returned to normal, which to the couple was like bringing someone back from Ghost Gate.

Hearing Lin Tiannan’s words, Mrs. Lin also stepped forward, respectfully bowing to Fang Zheng.

”Thank you, Divine Doctor, for saving my life.”

”You’ve thanked me once already, no need to do so again, let me introduce...”

Fang Zheng turned his head, looking at Aika and Ling’er beside him.

”You’ve all met Aika, this is my other disciple, Zhao Ling’er.”

”I humbly greet Lord Lin, I am Zhao Ling’er.”

Zhao Ling’er, being demure and well-mannered, immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully when Fang Zheng mentioned her. Aika merely glanced at Lin Tiannan without speaking. After all, apart from Fang Zheng, she had no real interest in others.

Oh, there’s also Zhao Ling’er now.

”Miss Ling’er is truly beautiful like an immortal, clever and non-ordinary at first sight.”

Lin Tiannan, naturally eager to flatter Zhao Ling’er, then smiled at Fang Zheng and made a gesture.

”Please, Doctor Fang.”

”Please.”

Once inside the Lin Family Mansion, Lin Yueru led Zhao Ling’er and Aika to the guest rooms for rest, while Fang Zheng spoke with Lin Tiannan.

”May I ask, Doctor Fang, what business brings you to Suzhou? Are you planning to set up a clinic here?”

After several cups of tea and some small talk about the weather, Lin Tiannan finally raised his concern. If Fang Zheng intended to set up a clinic in Suzhou, he certainly would help wholeheartedly.

Unfortunately, Fang Zheng had no plans to stay long or frequently play the role of a Divine Doctor, as it would become tiresome over time.

”No, I’m just passing through Suzhou for a visit. In fact, I’m planning to take my disciple Ling’er to the Miao Territory for some mundane matters that need handling.”

”Oh, I see...”

Hearing Fang Zheng’s response, Lin Tiannan felt somewhat disappointed but didn’t show it, nodding instead. Then, after some thought, Lin Tiannan posed another question.

”Doctor Fang, I have a lingering question that I could not resolve; may I ask if you could enlighten me?”

”What is it?”

”Regarding Miss Sajou... what exactly is her relationship with Doctor Fang?”

This was Lin Tiannan’s most perplexing question. Fang Zheng appeared to be only in his early twenties, while Sajou Aika looked like a youthful girl in her late teens. Moreover, their appearances were completely different; Aika’s blonde hair and blue eyes were quite unlike Fang Zheng’s. Yet, she called Fang Zheng her father... which left Lin Tiannan puzzled.

”Aika... well, you can consider her my student and adopted daughter. Our relationship is a bit complicated.”

Fang Zheng found it hard to elaborate further; he couldn’t very well say the other party was convinced he was her father.

”I see...”

Hearing this, Lin Tiannan relaxed slightly, nodding without pressing further.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries and realizing that Fang Zheng had little more to say, Lin Tiannan quickly concluded the conversation, ordering someone to escort Fang Zheng to the guest room for rest.

As Fang Zheng entered the room, sure enough, he saw Aika and Zhao Ling’er had already taken out their laptops and continued with their activities.

”Ah, Master!”

Seeing Fang Zheng enter, Zhao Ling’er quickly stood up obediently, while Aika remained focused on her code.

”It’s okay, continue playing, let me see where you are now.”

Saying this, Fang Zheng walked to Zhao Ling’er’s side, looking at the screen on her computer.

”This is the final BOSS of the first level...”

”Yes, Master, but this monster is extremely difficult to handle... relying solely on a few low-level immortal techniques makes it challenging to defeat...”

Hearing this, Zhao Ling’er felt a bit down. Fang Zheng understood, though. After all, the battle system in the game Aika was making was rather ”hardcore.” She hadn’t used the turn-based RPG model but opted for a real-time combat system. Just like in reality, the player’s character must consider the intervals between each spell, how to use them, how to respond, and only then can they defeat their enemies to gain victory.

In Fang Zheng’s opinion, it was more like a simplified magic combat training software...

”Let me see, did you get the Magic Formal Wear from that chest on the second floor earlier?”

”I got it, but the artifact’s activation time is too long; it always gets interrupted at the last moment...”

”Hmm...”

Hearing Zhao Ling’er’s complaint, Fang Zheng pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up. He turned to Aika.

”Aika, I just had a thought.”

”—————!!”

Hearing this, Aika shuddered, feeling a chill rush from her feet to her head...