Chapter 223: Sleeping Deity

The sunlight outside passed through the tied-up curtains and shone into the temples depths, barely allowing Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao to see the person in the coffin.

He had long black hair and wore a white linen shirt. He was as thin as a skeleton that resembled a corpse that had been smeared with preservatives and desiccated for many years.

In such a state, Jiang Baimian couldnt tell what his true appearance was like.

It was like a skull. Without using a computer to do restoration work, one could only determine if he was abnormal or atavistic. She couldnt tell if he was handsome or not.

If not for the fact that she could sense a weak electric signal and confirm that the other party still had biological activity, Jiang Baimian would only believe that this was a mummy that hadnt rotten due to the special environment and not a so-called sleeping deity.

She even vaguely sensed the smell of preservatives wafting toward her nose. This was especially terrifying when compounded by the current environment.

Jiang Baimian slowly looked down and realized that the sleeping deity wore a bracelet made of tree branches on his right wrist.

Her heart palpitated as she turned to look at Shang Jianyao.

Shang Jianyao wore a monkey mask with a furry face and a protruded mouth. He stared straight at the corpse-like sleeping deity.

Jiang Baimian hesitated for a moment before asking, What are you thinking about?

Shang Jianyao replied seriously, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth, and FECA injection.

Jiang Baimian once again confirmed that she was mentally finein a completely different world from Shang Jianyao.

After a few seconds, she spoke with exasperation and amusement. Didnt the company mention matters to take note of? Unless necessary, we cant touch this so-called sleeping deity.

It only said not to move it. Shang Jianyao always had a good memory.

Jiang Baimian chuckled. Didnt I just say? There has to be redundancy; it has to be treated with higher and stricter standards.

Without giving Shang Jianyao a chance to retort, she spat. I almost forgot about important things because of you. Dont you find this tree branch bracelet familiar?

Shang Jianyao had long noticed it. The Awakened murlocs wreath laurel.

From the looks of it, his strength came from the laurel. Jiang Baimian then proceeded to ask, You shouldve touched the laurel back then. Didnt you notice anything abnormal?

Shang Jianyao shook his head. It was very ordinary.

Thats true. If it were special, you wouldnt have left it behind. Jiang Baimian looked down at the mummys skin-covered face and analyzed it thoughtfully. According to Harbinger Songs description, powerful Awakenedwho have explored the Mind Corridors depthscan leave their auras in the Mind Corridor or the real world and fuse with items or even humans

The aura had originally fused with the wreath laurel, but the aura seeped into the Awakened murlocs body after he obtained it, making him relatively stronger? However, this also left behind latent dangers. Back then, it was as if he were producing a monster

At this point, Jiang Baimian suddenly had an idea. If we didnt forcefully fire back then and allowed the changes to continue, what wouldve happened in the end? Would this sleeping deity wake up because of this?

But if its really that simple, his former believers couldve done it. Isnt it reasonable to use the items carried by deities to protect oneself? Could it be that the prerequisite for the fusion of aura and body requires an Awakened of the same domain?

This was purely a random guess without much evidence because there were other explanations. For example, before this so-called Yama descended into a slumber, he didnt know that such a thing would happen. He didnt leave behind any instructions. His believers revered him and didnt dare to touch his body or take away his items.

Shang Jianyao suggested a way to verify Jiang Baimians guess. Well know by trying.

Theres no need. Jiang Baimian suppressed her eagerness.

She knew what Shang Jianyao meant: He was clearly not in the same domain as the Awakened murloc.

Jiang Baimian herself wasnt even an Awakened. If they removed the bracelet, many things could be explained if an aura didnt fuse with them when they used the bracelet. However, this was very, very dangerous.

After exhaling, Jiang Baimian held the gun in one hand and flipped her wrist to look at her electronic watch. Nine more minutes.

From the moment she stepped across the temple doorsill, she had already begun counting down. She also gave herself some leeway; she didnt give herself 15 minutes, but 13 minutes.

Shang Jianyao quickly raised an idea. Do you think he can hear us? Will he appreciate the music if I play something? Will there be any song that can make him stand up from his coffin and dance with me?

With a fellow like you, no matter how eerie, sinister, and terrifying a scene is, it will become strange and even comical Unless you happen to want to give me a scare as well

When Jiang Baimian first saw the mummy in the coffin, she was a little terrified. But now, she didnt know what kind of expression to face the target with.

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Baimian replied, We can try a conversation; forget the music.

Shang Jianyao sighed regretfully. He took a step forward and looked into the coffin. Can you hear me? If you can, blink.

He spoke in Ashlandic and Red River language.

The skinny sleeping deity in white linen clothes didnt react.

Shang Jianyao suddenly raised his voice. Your hat has been stolen! He was referring to the wreath laurel.

The sleeping deitywho was like a mummystill looked like he had been dead for many years.

It seems useless. Jiang Baimian made a judgment.

Shang Jianyao still didnt give up and shouted, Your wife ran off with someone!

? The radio broadcasts these days sure dare to broadcast anything

Jiang Baimian forced herself not to laugh.

The sleeping deity lying quietly in the coffin remained motionless.

After Shang Jianyao switched to the Red River language and tried again, Jiang Baimian sighed. If it werent for the fact that you were sure that he had residual human consciousness and that I can sense some weak electric signals, I wouldnt believe that hes still alive. He has been asleep for at least 30 to 40 years, right? Yet, his body still retains a certain level of activity; this is unbelievable. Could it be that someone is injecting him with glucose and nutrients regularly?

Even if humans recovered the hibernation abilities buried in their genes, they couldnt accomplish such a feat.

Shang Jianyao thought for a moment and said, Human cryonics technology.

Jiang Baimian wasnt unfamiliar with this term. She pondered for a moment and said, Are you saying that he used some ability or something to allow his body to enter a state similar to a deep freeze?

This clearly wasnt a real deep freeze. Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao only felt a little cold as they stood in front of the coffin.

We have to wake him up to be sure. Shang Jianyao stroked his chin. Just as he said that, he suddenly turned his head and stared at Jiang Baimian. Look

Stop, what do you mean by look?! Jiang Baimian was instantly alarmed. What are you trying to do?

Shang Jianyao frankly replied, I want to try using my Awakened abilities on him. Look, think about it. My Awakened abilities can be used on creatures with human consciousness, and he still has human consciousness.

Without Inference Clownings help, Jiang Baimian already understood Shang Jianyaos thoughts.

She really felt that it was of some practical value and had a chance of success.

The company only said that we arent to move the sleeping deitys body unless necessary. The additional condition I added was that its best not to even touch it Jiang Baimian thought for a moment before saying, Psychological influence and contact isnt something to pay attention to.

Shang Jianyao became excited when he heard this. He even took off his mask and prepared to do his best.

Jiang Baimian immediately added, Inference Clowning wont do. He shouldnt be able to hear you. In theory, Corny Person and Hands Immobility should work. However, I suggest using Hands Immobility. This is because the former will directly produce a corny effect and might bring about unnecessary accidents. The latter will first establish a connection before affecting his hands.

Yes, his hands cant move in the first place. This way, there wont be any obvious changes during the entire process, minimizing the risk.

Jiang Baimian didnt want to see this mummy suddenly sit up.

Alright. Shang Jianyao had no objections.

Jiang Baimian took off the rubber glove on her left hand and flexed her fingers. She then smiled and said, I wont touch anything here, but I can jolt you. Ill closely observe your condition later. Ill wake you up if anything goes wrong.

As she spoke, electric currents emitted from her left hand.

Shang Jianyao glanced at her and cast his gaze at the sleeping deity in the coffin again. His consciousness quickly extended over and connected with the other partys consciousness.

With a bang, Shang Jianyaos vision turned pitch black. He felt like he had returned to the Sea of Originsall he could see was a faint glow.

With the help of this light, he discovered a window. A hazy tower that reached into the clouds stood very far away.

Under the window, a figure lay prone in the darkness without moving.

He suddenly looked up at Shang Jianyao, and his eyes suffused a strange glow as he weakly said, Save me!