313: Chapter 312 The Non-Existent Person

Chu Xuan did not lower his guard despite the friendly words from the hunched old man. He already gripped a silver scroll in his hand, ready to depart at any moment.

Simultaneously, he cast Eye of Insight on the man.

[Name: Yan Guofa

Species: Human

Rank: 12

health points: 300/300

stamina: 3 (True Attribute)

Strength: 14 (True Attribute)

agility: 15 (True Attribute)

spirit: 25 (True Attribute)

spirituality value: ?

Talent: ?

Skills: ?]

As his spirituality value was rapidly consumed, the other party's information gradually manifested before his eyes.

When his spirituality value dropped to 50 points, the name, species, and health points became clearly visible. As it further depleted to 150 points, the three basic attributes—stamina, strength, and agility—appeared in sequence.

Only when the consumption reached 250 points could he barely make out the other's spirit attribute.

The gap between their Ranks and spirit values was vast. Chu Xuan estimated he would need to consume at least 400 points of spirituality to probe more useful information, so he decided to stop.

From this limited information, Chu Xuan first noticed two key points.

The first was that except for the spirit attribute, all other basic attributes were severely inconsistent with being Rank 12; they were conspicuously low.

Particularly the maximum health points and the corresponding stamina attribute, which clearly indicated severe physical issues.

The second point was the absence of a Charm attribute.

This was the first time Chu Xuan had encountered another human besides himself who lacked a Charm attribute.

However, beyond that, a trace of doubt arose in Chu Xuan's heart.

In his previous dream, [Future Tang Zheng] had told him that Yang Yu was the only person before the Great Change of the World to receive World Certification, capable of matching an S-rank Specter and resolving large-scale Domains.

So, if this Yan Guofa before him was already Rank 12, it was impossible for him to have ranked up, broken through consecutive levels, and then developed physical problems all within a few short days, right?

It was highly likely that the man had reached this level a long time ago.

“Have you seen enough? Although I, this old man, don't look like much, I am ultimately human. There's no mistake about that.”

Yan Guofa cast a faint glance over, as if knowing Chu Xuan was probing him. His smile was profound, the wrinkles on his face deep enough to pinch a fly.

“Let me introduce myself. I currently serve as one of the Night Watchers' Supervisory Commissioners, specifically responsible for overseeing the code of conduct for internal members.”

“Supervisory Commissioner?”

This was the first time Chu Xuan had heard of this position.

He did not let his guard down just because the other's health points and stamina were low. At their level, while basic attributes were a vital component of combat power, the composition and application of various skills were equally crucial.

However, he didn't feel any fear because of it: “The species is correct, but that doesn't mean your allegiance still lies with humanity.”

Chu Xuan's words weren't directed at Yan Guofa, but rather at Huo Gui and the others. He said calmly:

“I came here to root out spies and slay Specters, yet these people want to kill me. Is it not obvious enough who is right and who is wrong?”

“Elder Yan, do not listen to his nonsense!” Huo Gui said sharply:

“All signs indicate that this Chu Xuan is an S-rank Specter. He has a grand scheme lurking within our Ranks. If we leave him be now, he will surely become a great disaster! He...”

At this point, Huo Gui prepared to reiterate his previous arguments against Chu Xuan, but Yan Guofa waved his hand:

“I have been here for a while, and I heard everything you just said. However, I must state that Chu Xuan is not a Specter.”

“How could he not be?” Huo Gui’s mouth hung open.

Yan Guofa spoke slowly, like a man in his twilight years, but his articulation was relatively clear: “This was the instruction Yang Yu left for this old man before he went to investigate the central Dark Place for the second time.”

“The Captain General's instruction?”

Huo Gui’s expression was one of shock, and he was momentarily speechless. But then he suddenly raised a hand to point at Lin Jie beside Chu Xuan and shouted harshly:

“Then how do you explain the Lin Jie beside him? There is no record of this person in the official identification databases. All his identity details and history are fake, yet the results of Mind Reading say they are all true! He is a person who appeared out of thin air with no origin—there must be a major problem!”

Hearing this, Yan Guofa glanced indifferently at Lin Jie.

Lin Jie trembled under the gaze, but he still summoned his courage to glare back at Huo Gui, arguing: “Don't talk nonsense! I grew up in the capital. Although my parents and relatives died early, I still have classmates, teachers, and friends here. How could I be someone with no origin?”

Huo Gui sneered repeatedly: “Regarding the family background you claimed, staff members have already investigated it. It's all a lie you fabricated! Or perhaps even you don't know the truth! Originally, I planned to stay my hand and observe your connection with Chu Xuan, but now there's no need for further investigation...”

Lin Jie was in disbelief: “You're lying, that's impossible!!”

“Then tell me, why did you show up at St. Lianna Hospital?” Huo Gui asked.

Lin Jie said angrily: “I already told you, I was visiting a classmate...”

“You have no classmates! Besides, according to your own information, you're a fourteen-year-old middle schooler visiting a sick classmate in the middle of the night? That itself defies common sense!”

Huo Gui said in a heavy voice: “Furthermore, most parts of the country are currently under curfew, and no one is allowed out without reason! Especially here in the capital, St. Lianna Hospital is in the Third Ring area. With military and police patrols everywhere, you chose this exact time to visit a classmate?"

“Do you dare to recall carefully how you got to the hospital? Where did you start from, what transportation did you use, how did you avoid the patrols, and what happened during that time? Think about the details...”

Each calm sentence pierced Lin Jie's heart like a needle. He was stunned, his eyes suddenly widening as a look of intense disbelief crossed his face.

Fear, hesitation, helplessness.

His body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly, quietly observing Lin Jie beside him.

From his expression, it was clear something was wrong with his memory. Regarding everything Huo Gui said, Lin Jie seemed unable to recall any details.

In that case, perhaps it really was as Huo Gui claimed—Lin Jie was a person who had appeared out of thin air with no origin.

In an instant, Chu Xuan thought of Lin Jie's highly likely status as a Child of the World, and the fact that despite his Rank and spirit attribute being far inferior to his own, Chu Xuan had been unable to see through his Talent with Eye of Insight.

Heavenly Secrets!

Did this Talent he had fabricated for the boy actually exist?

And this Lin Jie had appeared precisely when he returned from the War Dragon World, at that St. Lianna Hospital filled with the Laws of Death, at that crucial moment.

Chu Xuan was lost in thought, suddenly considering a question: Was it I who saved the Child of the World, or was it the Child of the World who saved me?

Huo Gui said playfully: “Actually, verification is simple. Contact those classmates or friends you mentioned, and the truth will naturally come to light.”

“There's no need for such trouble.” Yan Guofa coughed lightly, his aged voice slightly raspy: “Chu Xuan, you tell us, is there something wrong with this little friend Lin Jie beside you?”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.

Huo Gui was in disbelief, clearly unable to accept what was happening, and even more unable to understand why Yan Guofa trusted Chu Xuan so much.