From Prisoner to Si Chen

The dark night sky was as quiet as water.

The whole dream was dead silent.

The deep dream sea reflected the moonless night sky, which looked particularly dark.

A wide land floated in the depths of the ocean, and between the mountains stood only a towering black castle.

A young man with short golden red hair, wearing a nightgown, sat cross-legged on the top of the clock tower in the center of the castle, meditating with his eyes closed.

At this moment, Jilan used his full spiritual vision.

The entire Black Castle was within his perception range.

There were rounds of "ripples" in the air around him. This "ripple" had no color or shape, but was just an extremely obscure trace of energy.

It was harmless to the ascenders and was not noticed by mortals.

If you don't observe it deliberately, it will be easily ignored like air.

'There are really many "ripples" in the Black Castle. '

Jilan observed silently and found that the closer he was to the castle attic, the more and denser the "ripples" were.

Because that was Miss Tolina's boudoir.

He took a deep breath, secretly urged his spirituality, and then let go of his mind, just like absorbing the elements of the universe, pulling the "ripple" energy around him.

In an instant, the "ripples" twisted one after another, as if with Jilan as the center, it turned into a black hole that swallowed the lines and took all the "ripples" into the body.

Jilan felt the "ripple" energy flowing and gradually filling in his body, and felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

'Panel. '

He said secretly.

Immediately, a colored frame appeared in the field of vision:

"Jilan Ilos (Mo Xing)."

"Male, 22 years old."

"Original level: 7th level."

"Original essence: cheating (original)."

"... (omitted)"

"Ripple energy: 620."

"Mysterious points: 23970."

"Si Chen candidate (owner of the string of law)."

Jilan looked at his panel and knew what was going on.

One day of practice can accumulate about 100 points of "ripple energy", which is equivalent to a year of hard practice for an average 7th-level ascender.

If you want to meet the requirements for promotion to the 8th-level transmuter, then the conversion is about 10,000 points.

'It will only take about three or four months, no more than half a year, for me to start "transmutation"? '

Jilan was quite surprised.

But he quickly realized that he had a unique advantage that others did not have. If the practice speed was not fast, it would be strange!

After all, which ascender can live directly next to Si Chen, just missing a bed. Which ascender has a complete "string of law" and a source of "ripples"?

Jilan shook his head.

It took him more than an hour to digest the absorbed "ripples", and then he used his spirituality to activate his own "string of law" again.

Round after round of "ripples" swung around him... However, most of these "ripples" were pulled back by Jilan before they radiated, absorbed and sold by himself.

After two rounds of continuous practice, several hours had passed.

Jilan let out a long breath and stood up contentedly. After moving his body a little, he turned and left the rooftop of the clock tower.

…

…

Tolina was still resting.

When Jilan came to his boudoir, which was surrounded by golden fences and looked like a birdcage, he found that the girl was still lying on the huge princess bed.

The white curtains fell, revealing only a vague outline. Tolina was lying on her side, with her little hand on the pillow in front of her, sleeping soundly.

Jilan put his hand on the golden fence door handle and twisted it gently.

Click.

The door opened.

'Tolina didn't lock the door? '

Jilan was startled.

He still remembered that the door was locked when he first came here... But now, Tolina seemed to have no defense against him.

Gillan pushed the door open and walked slowly to the bedside.

Pulling aside the curtain, he met a pair of dark and beautiful eyes.

"Are you awake?"

Gillan and Tolina looked at each other and whispered.

The girl sat up from the bed, her black hair like a waterfall, a pitiful look, nodded gently, and said:

"I heard the sound of the sir opening the door."

"Did I disturb your rest?"

Gillan looked apologetic.

Tolina shook her head quickly.

"No. I have always been a light sleeper, and the slightest movement will wake me up."

"No wonder the Black Castle is so quiet."

Gillan smiled.

At this time, Tolina raised her eyes and asked:

"Are you going back to the world, sir?"

"Yes." Gillan said. "I may stay in the mortal world for a while this time. I need to find something very important to me."

"Okay." Tolina looked well-behaved and smiled. "Sir, you can come back anytime... After all, you have already left your soul imprint in the Black Castle, so this is also your residence."

"Of course."

Gilan also smiled.

"I will feel particularly peaceful staying here, especially when I am with you."

Hearing this, Tolina was startled.

A blush appeared on his fair face.

Gilan silently leaned down and gave the girl a hug, holding her waist with his right hand and stroking her head with his left hand.

Smelling the floral fragrance from Tolina's hair, he whispered softly and gently:

"I will be back soon."

Torina closed her eyes, enjoying Mr. Gillan's warm embrace. He rested his head lightly on the other person's shoulder and opened his mouth slightly:

"Well, I'll wait for you."

…

…

Early morning hours.

Through "demotion", Gillan returned to the world.

He drove out of the apartment at No. 9 Morales Street and went to the "Moran Bookstore" in East Muse.

The silver car was parked in the middle of the street.

After Ji Lan got out of the car, he looked up and saw the sign of the small bookstore on the roadside.

There were not many people on the street at this time, only a few men rushing to work and a few yawning newsboys squatting on the roadside.

When Gilan came to the door of the bookstore, he found that the bookstore was not open for business yet, and there was a wooden closing sign on the door handle.

‘Is it too early? ’

Just as Gilan was debating whether to wait there or go to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, he heard footsteps coming from the bookstore.

Immediately, the doorknob twisted.

A jingle.

The bookstore door opened, and a long-haired lady wearing glasses walked out.

When she saw Gilan standing at the door, the sleepy-eyed lady was stunned.

"Mr. Gillan?!"

"Good morning, Cecilia."

Gilan pinched the brim of his hat and said a gentlemanly greeting.

The female bookstore owner quickly came to her senses and said:

"Good morning, sir."

She seemed quite embarrassed. She stroked her wrinkled collar several times and her hair that she had not yet had time to take care of. She leaned towards the door and said:

"Sorry, I'm rude... Sir, please come in."

Ji Lan smiled and nodded, and walked in.

Not long after.

He sat at a round table in the bookstore, and Cecilia brought him hot coffee.

"Secor coffee beans, a specialty of the southern empire."

"Thanks."

Gillan took the coffee and took a sip.

At this time, Cecilia stood at the table and asked cautiously:

"I wonder if Mr. Gillan is here today for something important?"

In fact, the news that the "Red Sage" ascended not long ago and broke through the encirclement and suppression campaign by the federal superiors has already spread among the top people and forces in the mysterious field.

Among them, "Ningli Bookstore" was naturally one of the first secret societies to learn the news, so Cecilia couldn't help but feel a little cautious when facing this "living legend" again.

"Cecilia, sit down and talk, don't be so nervous."

Gillan put down the coffee cup and smiled.

Hearing this, the lady dared to pull out her chair and sit down.

"I plan to go to the big library of your 'Condensation Bookstore' to find something I need."

Gillan took out a hard card from his coat pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Cecilia.

The lady first glanced at the young man, then picked up the card, with a look of surprise on her face.

"Is this a 'Platinum Library Card'?"

Cecilia raised her eyebrows.

"I haven't seen this kind of voucher for a long time... The last time it was issued to distinguished guests of the bookstore was more than ten years ago."

"I got this card by accident. I wonder if I can use it?"

Gillan asked.

Cecilia was startled.

"Okay!" She nodded quickly. "Although the voucher is issued to distinguished guests of the bookstore, it does not have a signature. No matter who has the voucher, it can be used... Of course, as Mr. Gillan, if necessary, the bookstore will definitely customize a brand new 'Platinum Loan' for you. Card'."

"No need." Gillan waved. "As long as this card can be used."

"Then please wait a moment while I contact Mr. Walter Van Cleef, the 'librarian'."

"good."

Immediately afterwards, Cecilia took out the wordless book filled with alchemical symbols and summoned Walter's projection.

After a brief explanation, Walter understood Gillan’s intention.

When the bookstore administrator saw Gilan again, his attitude was obviously lower. Not only did he take the initiative to salute, but his tone was quite respectful:

"Mr. Gillan, on behalf of the bookstore, I would like to welcome and honor your visit... The books in the Great Library will be at your disposal, and the collections will be at your disposal."

"very good."

Ji Lan looked satisfied.

"I'm looking for a fragment of a real film called "Curtain Call". I wonder which big library it is stored in?"

"The fragments of "Curtain Call"?"

Walter was stunned, and then fell into deep thought.

After a while, the old man said uncertainly:

"It should be the Great Library No. 1, where the largest number of occult creations are stored..."

Ji Lan nodded and asked again:

"Then when can I come over?"

"Any time!"

The old man with a messy white beard said quickly.

He turned to the female bookstore owner and said:

"Cecilia, show your platinum library card to my kerosene lamp."

"Yes, Mr. Walter."

Cecilia agreed, picked up Gillan's voucher, walked up to the administrator, and waved it in front of the old-fashioned kerosene lamp hanging on his wooden cane.

Immediately, I saw the kerosene lamp burning.

A complex alchemical formation emerged with the light of the fire.

"Mr. Gillan, please memorize this alchemy formation before heading to the Russell Mountains north of the empire... Once there, this alchemy formation will guide you until you find the entrance to the No. 1 Great Library."

Jilan frowned slightly and said calmly:

"It's too troublesome. Show me the scene in the No. 1 Great Library, and I'll go there myself."

"Um?!"

Both Walter and Cecilia were stunned.