Zhan Shen: It’s Just a Sacrifice, How Can I Become a Villain?

185: This boy Song Zhong should not be underestimated!“As a senior executive in the Night Watcher’s R&D department, it’s perfectly normal for me to acquire some Mysterious remnants for research, isn’t it?” Bai Li Xin’s eyes darted around.

The Baili Family possessed immense power, known as the Forbidden Territory Museum, and in reality, they were also the major financial backers behind the Great Xia Night Watchers.

To show respect, the Night Watcher gave Bai Li Xin a nominal position as the honorary director of the R&D department.

Most of the general-purpose Forbidden Territories were developed by companies under the Baili Family.

However, for core items like the Star Blade and badges, the Night Watcher never allowed outsiders to get involved.

“Heh heh, I designed the trap for Bai Ze. Using his remains for research could easily lead to some unpleasant associations,” Yue Huai said.

“Are you threatening me?” Bai Li Xin’s voice was incredibly hoarse, like the grinding of a rusty bicycle chain, which was very uncomfortable to listen to.

“No, I’m just reminding you that we’re both in the same boat. Don’t forget who provided you with the Materials you needed for your research all these years.”

Yue Huai’s tone carried a hint of threat. Due to the Night Watcher’s overly strict control measures on certain Forbidden Territories, some of Bai Li Xin’s research could not continue.

To achieve a Breakthrough in the Domain of artificial Forbidden Territories, Bai Li Xin had collaborated with Yue Huai a long time ago.

Through the Ancient God Church, Bai Li Xin acquired many prohibited items.

It could be said that Yue Huai played an indispensable role in the Baili Family earning the title of “Forbidden Territory Museum.”

However, Bai Li Xin knew that this relationship would always remain hidden, so in recent years, his interactions with the Ancient God Church had significantly decreased.

Furthermore, the Night Watcher’s increased efforts to encircle and suppress the Ancient God Church recently also made Bai Li Xin sense a hint of danger.

But now that the other party had come knocking, Bai Li Xin could only adapt to the situation.

“So, why have you come to me this time?”

“I want to borrow something from you,” Yue Huai said, “Artificial Forbidden Territory A000 [Merchant Cauldron].”

Bai Li Xin raised an eyebrow. “Are you kidding me? Yue Huai, do you know how important that thing is to me?”

“I know. The only reason your Physical Body has lasted until now is because that thing converts [Human Sacrifices] into Mental Energy, sustaining the artificial Forbidden Territory A001 [Life Gear] in your heart, am I right?”

Yue Huai’s voice was slow and powerful, which made Bai Li Xin feel uneasy.

“It seems you’ve also placed an informant by my side,” Bai Li Xin said.

“Heh heh, I’m just looking out for my strategic partner.”

Yue Huai had begun planning his investigation into Bai Li Xin a long time ago.

And as the investigation deepened, even someone as experienced as Yue Huai couldn’t help but be surprised.

This fellow, Bai Li Xin, was actually pursuing immortality.

It turned out that Bai Li Xin had never limited his vision to business development from the very beginning; he had long been interested in the Mysterious power of the Forbidden Territory.

However, he had tried many times, and after confirming that he did not have the talent for Awakening the Forbidden Territory, Bai Li Xin had fallen into deep confusion.

But how could someone who could manage such a large commercial Empire give up so easily?

After countless failures, he began to focus on Forbidden Territories with strange and peculiar functions.

As his research deepened, an unconventional idea gradually took over Bai Li Xin’s mind.

If he could overcome the barrier of artificial Forbidden Territories and then customize a set of Forbidden Territories to completely replace and modify his Physical Body, wouldn’t he be able to achieve immortality?

Not just immortality, if he truly succeeded, he might even possess power comparable to that of a God.

After countless experiments, Bai Li Xin created the two most important artificial Forbidden Territories: [Merchant Cauldron] and [Life Gear].

[Life Gear] could sustain his vitality, but it required Mental Energy as its primary power source.

And [Merchant Cauldron] could convert any creature with Qi and blood into Mental Energy.

Now, most of Bai Li Xin’s body had been modified, and his life was entirely sustained by these two Forbidden Territories.

Among various Qi and blood creatures, the conversion effect of the Mysterious and humans was the best, but the Mysterious were difficult to capture, while humans were plentiful.

These people were called [Human Sacrifices].

The Baili Family was wealthy and powerful, and through some illicit means, they could acquire large numbers of people.

Even in remote areas, the Baili Family had dedicated estates for cultivating [Human Sacrifices].

If any of these matters were exposed, it would be enough to cause public outrage and lead to the Baili Family’s demise hundreds of times over.

So, with Yue Huai revealing these things now, it was a blatant threat.

“What do you plan to do with the [Merchant Cauldron]?” Bai Li Xin asked.

“I need Mental Energy, a lot of Mental Energy,” Yue Huai said.

Yue Huai allowed no room for error in his plan to eliminate Song Zhong this time.

So, after careful consideration, he felt that merely activating one altar was not safe enough. If the summoned Underworld God, Osiris, were entangled by the Great Xia Night Watchers or some other God, it would be troublesome.

But simultaneously activating two altars and summoning two Egyptian Gods should solve the problem.

“What are you doing with so much Mental Energy?” Bai Li Xin asked.

“Since things have come to this, I won’t hide it from you anymore. I want to kill Song Zhong.” Yue Huai chose not to conceal it and directly told Bai Li Xin his plan.

Hearing that Yue Huai was willing to summon two Egyptian Gods just to kill Song Zhong, Bai Li Xin was utterly astonished.

He certainly knew Song Zhong, but that was all he knew.

“A young brat who isn’t even at humanity’s peak, is he worth such a grand effort from you?” Bai Li Xin asked in confusion.

“You don’t understand,” Yue Huai shook his head, “Song Zhong, this child, cannot be underestimated!”

“I see. However, if you need Mental Energy, I can give it to you directly.” Bai Li Xin took a capsule from his pocket and handed it to Yue Huai. “I started researching how to store Mental Energy a long time ago. This thing is called a [Mental Capsule], and it stores Mental Energy. I can provide you with as much as you need.”

Yue Huai took the [Mental Capsule] and examined it, marveling, “It looks just like medicine. This thing is truly amazing.”

If there was ready-made Mental Energy, then Yue Huai would not need to borrow the [Merchant Cauldron] anymore.

“I need the Mental Energy of 15 Klein powerhouses.” After playing with the [Mental Capsule] for a while, Yue Huai said.

Bai Li Xin’s face showed a pained expression. “The Mental Energy of 15 Klein powerhouses? Yue Huai, you’re truly a Lion with a huge appetite.”

“Heh heh, if it were a small matter, would I still come to you?”

Bai Li Xin thought for a moment and said, “Give me five days. I will work overtime to produce it and then send the items to Anta County.”

“Indeed, the Baili Family is still incredibly wealthy!” Having gotten what he wanted, Yue Huai nodded with satisfaction. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you exert yourself for nothing. Consider this a favor I owe you. If you need anything from me in the future, just say the word.”

Bai Li Xin said nothing, only staring quietly at the flame of the [Ever-Burning Candle].