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Bai Zhi kept repeating this thought in her mind.
With a light cough, Bai Zhi replied, "Of course, Ms. Kafka, I can cure all diseases."
"Then... little girl, can you instill fear in me?"
Kafka propped her head up with her right hand, watching Bai Zhi with great interest.
"To possess...fear?"
Bai Zhi was slightly taken aback, then remembered Kafka's background.
Kafka was born on the planet "Celestial Clothes V," and her home planet is "Neo-Babylon," a world polluted by a "star core."
At that time, she was a new hunter with no registration information, no affiliation, and possessed an ability called "Word Magic," which allowed her to use language to hypnotize others. Moreover, the humans who grew up there did not know what fear was; the concept simply did not exist. People who could not feel fear would be dominated by desire and pleasure, turning into "demons."
Kafka was no exception.
Kafka only joined the "Star Core Hunters" after Elio promised to bring about change for her.
"I do not know."
Bai Zhi paused for a moment, then gave an honest answer.
If the people on Kafka's planet all experience fear, but Kafka doesn't, then it must be a disease.
But the people on that planet didn't experience fear, so if Kafka did too, it just shows that this is normal.
Perhaps it's because the very structure of the humans on that planet prevents them from experiencing fear, that the Horse Talisman cannot conjure something out of thin air that shouldn't exist in that species.
Just as the most ordinary humans do not have the halo of the Celestial Ring Clan, nor the Danfu of the Celestial Race.
Even though we are all of the same large species, the differences caused by the subtle physical structures are numerous.
"pity."
Kafka maintained her elegant smile. "You must be wondering why I've come to visit so suddenly, right?"
Bai Zhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't curious about why Kafka, the Star Core Hunter, had suddenly come to visit me.
Surely they can't really be here to see me for a medical checkup, right?
"Can you tell me?"
"Hmm, I can tell you, you little girl who broke the script~"
Kafka looked at Bai Zhi with increasing interest. "Because of you, you've broken our long-standing script and led the future in an unknowable direction."
“Elio is a slave to fate, but you, little girl, are like the master of fate, recklessly wandering the world by pulling on the reins of fate.”
Bai Zhi scratched her head. This metaphor was a bit strange. Elio was the slave of fate, and she was the master of fate. So what was the relationship between her and Elio?
"So, you've come here to see just how legendary I really am?"
"No, I brought Aren with me this time because he really wants to see you for treatment. You should have met him before, right? Your medical skills are excellent. It's rare to see Aren so clear-headed and calm."
Bai Zhi suddenly realized that it was Kafka who had brought him here. She said, "How could I have suddenly encountered Ren before? It turns out that Kafka brought him here."
"But I must tell you, the next key point in destiny is Pinocone."
"Eh?"
Bai Zhi was puzzled. Hadn't the Pinocone matter been resolved? How could there be anything else going on?
And why would Kafka tell me such important information?
Could it be that they want to recruit her into the Star Core Hunters?
As if sensing Bai Zhi's thoughts, Kafka elegantly stated, "The Star Core Hunters are not accepting anyone for the time being."
Bai Zhi felt a little regretful. If she could really join the Star Core Hunters, she could get closer to Kafka and Silver Wolf.
That would be such a wonderful thing.
"Miss Kaffa, why are you telling me this important news? Aren't you afraid I'll ruin the script again?"
Bai Zhi brought the topic back to the main point.
"Because, compared to the script, perhaps true free will is more important."
Kafka reached out and touched Bai Zhi's face. "So, I want to see what kind of show you'll put on after you know where the future stage will be."
"Besides, it was just an insignificant little theater performance."
Smelling the slightly sweet, wine-like scent emanating from Kaffa's hands, Bai Zhi took a deep breath. "Kaffa, do you have any hints about that script?"
"Would the little one like a more specific script?"
"But that won't work."
Kafka put her index finger to her lips. "Free will cannot be like this."
"Then, could you provide a few keywords?"
"Hehe, you little guy who won't act until you see the rabbit. Well then, let me tell you a few: a fox, a nine-tailed fox, whose tail can split into various consciousnesses."
Angelica dahurica: ?
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Chapter 893 Summoning Tamamo-no-Mae to the Immortal Ship
Bai Zhi's expression was somewhat strange.
Kafka's hints made it hard for her not to think of one person—Tamamo-no-Mae.
Nine-tailed fox, and capable of splitting into different individuals, each with its own thoughts—this makes perfect sense.
Could it be that Star Railway has collaborated with Fate? Did Tamamo-no-Mae suddenly appear in it?
"Little one, that's all the hints you can get~"
Seeing Bai Zhi's hesitant expression, Kafka smiled and said.
"……All right."
Bai Zhi could only nod reluctantly. She could only wait and see. Anyway, according to the Star Core Hunter's script, the Starry Sky Train would definitely go there eventually.
She just needs to pay attention to the timing and follow along.
"Little guy, I hope you can give us a surprise then."
Kafka patted Bai Zhi's head, then stood up.
"Are you leaving now?"
Bai Zhi felt a little reluctant to part with her. Kafka had a special kind of temperament that made people feel very gentle and inexplicably want to immerse themselves in it.
Is this what a mother's temperament is like?
Do you want a hug?
Kafka walked to Bai Zhi's side, then reached out and picked her up, embracing her tightly.
Bai Zhi immediately calmed down. The calm feeling emanating from Kafka, mixed with the aroma similar to red wine, captivated her in an instant, like the slight intoxication after drinking a little wine.
After Bai Zhi came to her senses, Kafka was no longer in the room.
I feel a little lost.
However, Kafka did provide some important information this time, and the important matter concerning Pinocchio is related to the Nine-Tailed Fox.
"Teacher Bai Zhi, are you alright? I had a feeling that a strange and dangerous person just left..."
After Kafka left, Yanqing also woke up from the effects of the Word of Power. He scratched his head and asked Baizhi with a puzzled look.
The feeling that a small part of his memory was missing puzzled him greatly.
"It's nothing, a friend just came by. By the way, Yanqing, let's call it a day. I need to go back and take care of some things."
What she needed to do was, of course, go back and summon several Servants, especially Tamamo-no-Mae.
Kafka's clues matched Tamamo-no-Mae so many times that she had to investigate further.
"Okay, I'll escort Teacher Baizhi back right away."
Yanqing immediately said.
"No need. It's just a few steps from my house, all inside the Dan Ding Division. I'm not at the level where I can be easily killed."
"This……"
Yanqing was in a dilemma, as he had received orders from several generals to keep a close watch on Baizhi.
"I'm the deputy general, and also the Dragon Lord, so listen to me. Also, you participated in the martial arts ceremony, right? If you don't fight, people might say Luo Fu is arrogant."
"Okay, Ms. Baizhi, please take care of your safety."
Yanqing nodded reluctantly. He knew that Bai Zhi, as the envoy, was indeed far stronger than him in combat.
His assigned job as a guard mostly involved helping Bai Zhi with various tasks.
"Very well, go and do your own thing."
Bai Zhi dismissed Yan Qing and returned to her room.
"Well then, come out, everyone!"
With her hand outstretched, Bai Zhi used the Shadow Legion's abilities to summon Tamamo-no-Mae, Saber, and Nitocris.
As for Abigail, she thought about it for a moment and did not choose to summon.
The main problem is that Abigail's nature is a bit too dangerous. She's unsure if any strange creatures will come along after she summons Abigail here.
The pitch-black gate opened in front of Bai Zhi, and the first to jump out was naturally Tamamo-no-Mae, who was already quite familiar with the place.
Behind them are the somewhat confused Saber and Nitocris.
"Migu, Master~"
Upon seeing Bai Zhi, Tamamo-no-Mae immediately rushed over and gave her a big hug, her six fluffy tails also surrounding her.
"Huh, Tamamo, your tail has turned into six?"
While enjoying the benefits of that magnanimous embrace, Bai Zhi also noticed this key point.
"Yes, thanks to the Nine-Turn Golden Pill that Master gave me, I was able to break through the limit of my Spirit Origin and reach the level of Six-Tails."
"Even now, I haven't fully digested the effects of that golden pill. If I do, I'll probably be able to break through to the Seven-Tails level."
Tamamo-no-Mae was beaming with excitement.
Bai Zhi stroked her chin. Even after consuming the Golden Elixir, Tamamo-no-Mae had only reached the sixth tail. But thinking about it, it didn't seem like a problem.
The Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is indeed very powerful, capable of instantly granting one immortality. However, the strength of such an immortal is still quite limited, belonging to the category of ordinary immortals with very average abilities.
However, Tamamo-no-Mae's complete nine-tailed form, that is, with golden hair and a white face, is still much stronger than that of an ordinary sage.
Even a single golden core is insufficient to support reaching the nine-tailed state, let alone the limitations of the spirit foundation.
"Master, speaking of which, where is this place? Is it the residence of some deity?"
Tamamo-no-Mae looked around at her surroundings and asked with some confusion.
Artoria and Nitocris also cast the same questioning gazes at Bai Zhi.
"This place... um... is my home~"
"Master's home?"
Tamamo-no-Mae tilted her head, then suddenly realized, "It's the Immortal Boat Luofu that Miss Hanabi mentioned before."
"That's right, this is the Immortal Ship Luofu. I am the deputy general here. Welcome, gentlemen."
"Since this is Master's home, it must be very interesting. There must be lots and lots of delicious food here. Master, may I go out and look around? Maybe I can learn something and make more delicious food for you."
Upon hearing about the food, Artoria's eyes lit up, but she remained reserved and silent.
After all, she doesn't lack magic power now, and strictly speaking, she doesn't need to eat anything to survive.
"Sure, you've come all to my home, how can you not try the delicious food here?"
Bai Zhi smiled and pushed open the door, then saw Li Sushang dozing off in the corner.
Clearly, this person was sent here to provide security (and do odd jobs).
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