Chapter 838 A New Page (2)

You could tell from what she said to Chen Lu yesterday.

But Shanli is different, she stays by Ji Xin’s side.

And although she is close to Chen Lu, as Ji Xin’s assistant, and the only one, her perspective allows her to see the entire Celestial Strategy Mansion.

So he clearly understands what the appearance of the Book of Descriptions in Chen Lu’s hands means.

Back then, Xia Yue went deep into the Yellow Springs, putting in tremendous effort to involve the Security Army in the Celestial Strategy Mansion, striving for an opportunity for power transfer.

Even up until now.

They still don’t know what price Xia Yue paid for this.

But now.

The Book of Descriptions, which can transfer the Authority Ability, is in Chen Lu’s hands.

This means that a part of the Judge’s responsibility assigned to the Ten Halls has been directly transferred to Chen Lu.

...into the hands of a mortal.

Who wouldn’t be bewildered hearing this?

On the other side.

Chen Lu, upon hearing Shanli’s question, didn’t answer but looked at Ji Xin.

Noticing Chen Lu’s gaze, Shanli suddenly realized that Chen Lu was seeking Ji Xin’s opinion and followed his gaze.

Ji Xin, sitting in the wheelchair, slightly raised her white chin to meet Chen Lu’s gaze.

Then.

After a moment’s silence, she said, "...Take a walk with me."

"?"

Chen Lu seemed a bit puzzled but thought for a moment, not opposing, instead putting away the Book of Descriptions, walking around to Ji Xin’s back, holding the wheelchair, and began to push her along the seaside.

And Shanli watched them leave, hesitated for a moment, and didn’t follow but quietly kept her distance.

The sea breeze came, slightly lifting Ji Xin’s hair.

She faced away from Chen Lu and softly said, "Are you consulting my opinion?"

"Mm, after all, I can’t make a decision without involving you."

Chen Lu, while pushing the wheelchair, nodded: "And this is no small matter."

"Do you know...if your speculation is correct, what does this mean?"

Ji Xin, hearing the definite answer, was silent for a moment, and then softly said, "With the Book of Descriptions in hand, you become the Empowerer’s Judge for everyone in the country, including...those in the Security Army system and hidden empowerers."

"..."

Chen Lu paused, realizing something: "Complicated?"

"Very complicated."

Ji Xin nodded: "It was right not to let the people of the Security Army know; otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do now. You should understand this reasoning."

"..."

Chen Lu slowed down his pace: "So your opinion is to give up..."

"No."

Ji Xin shook her head, then held the armrest, gesturing for Chen Lu to stop.

Chen Lu stopped.

Ji Xin turned to look at the sea and softly said, "I hope you can accept it, as for the rest, leave it to me to handle, but before that, you need to answer one question of mine."

Chen Lu paused, then asked, "...What?"

Ji Xin slowly turned her head, looking up with her fair little face: "Will you always stay in the Celestial Strategy Mansion?"

"Always meaning...?"

Chen Lu appeared puzzled: "If you mean staying in the Celestial Strategy Mansion every day, I may not be able to, but if you mean..."

Ji Xin softly said, "Will you leave the Celestial Strategy Mansion?"

"No."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lu thought of Si Yujie, Tang Language, and Xia Panqiu, then looked at Ji Xin’s little face before him, smiling and shaking his head: "I won’t leave."

"Then that’s enough."

Ji Xin looked at Chen Lu’s sharply defined face, and after a long while, she lowered her head again, tidying up her slightly messy hair: "I’ll handle the other matters...no need to worry, you just need to do what you want to do, be it becoming a Recorder or a Judge; those worldly powers and empowerer collective issues, I’ll help you solve them."

Then.

She paused, turning to look at Chen Lu: "But accordingly, you’ll be responsible for force-related issues...we can each handle what we’re good at, like a mutual exchange, each dedicating half of our lives."

Chen Lu, hearing this, instinctively said, "...Fullmetal Alchemist?"

Ji Xin’s movements stiffened.

"What’s with the ’how could I know that’ look."

Seeing her expression, Chen Lu gently smiled: "I was quite a shut-in before becoming an Empowerer; I’ve seen it, it’s not surprising."

"..."

With no expression, Ji Xin turned her head, looking at her long legs, the tips of her ears slightly red.

"Should I record my Authority Ability then?"

Seeing Ji Xin looking away, Chen Lu also didn’t continue the Fullmetal Alchemist topic but raised the Book of Descriptions in hand and asked.

"Mm, it’s actually a rare opportunity, though your strength has successfully suppressed almost all the dissenting empowerers within the country, none can be sure they won’t make a comeback; you becoming a Judge is a good thing, moreover...ancestral protection, recognized by mountains and seas."

Ji Xin softly said: "No one is more qualified than you."

"..."

Chen Lusi heard this, but didn’t say anything, just raised the Book of Descriptions in his hand.

And as he cast his gaze upon the Book of Descriptions.

The massive old book suddenly flipped open... the pages automatically began to turn.

A rapid rustling sound emanated.

Chen Lusi watched the swiftly fanning old book, raising his other hand.

... The rustling sound abruptly ceased.

Immediately after.

The Book of Descriptions flipped to the last page, quickly skimmed through and then reversed back to the very first page.

On the first page, a blank, yellowing flyleaf appeared suddenly, nothing written on it.

Ji Xin watched the blank flyleaf appear out of thin air, slightly startled... before she could react.

The heading of that page slowly emerged with the words—’Name of the Saint’.

Ji Xin saw it.

Then.

Bang—

The Book of Descriptions paused, then suddenly closed.

A gentle breeze, softer than the sea wind, suddenly arose, tousling Ji Xin’s hair, and also the hair of Shanli, who was waiting in the distance for the two of them.

She reached out her hand, feeling the particularly gentle wind, while curiously looking at the two from afar.

"... Seems like nothing happened."

On the other side.

Chen Lusi put down the Book of Descriptions that had closed again, then looked down at Ji Xin, smiling as he spoke.

"What movement were you expecting?"

Ji Xin remained silent for a moment, raising her fair little face, and asked back: "An earth-shaking event?"

"Not really."

Chen Lusi shook his head, looked at the sea, and chuckled: "I just thought the process of recording Authority Ability would cause more commotion, didn’t expect it was merely writing a name..."

"... Perhaps this land’s mountains and seas have long recognized you."

Ji Xin looked at Chen Lusi’s side profile standing beside her, then softly said: "Just a ceremony earlier."

"Maybe."

The Book of Descriptions in Chen Lusi’s hand began to transform into little stars, gradually drifting away.

"... So how do you feel now?"

Ji Xin witnessed this scene, hesitated for a moment, pursed her glossy red lips, slightly raised her fair little hand, and grasped Chen Lusi’s big hand, as if confirming his condition.

"Feel nothing."

Chen Lusi glanced down, shook his head: "Same as before."

Ji Xin nodded her head then said expressionlessly: "Is that so? Then let’s talk about... the matter where you promised me not to venture to Yellow Springs, but ultimately went."

Chen Lusi’s expression immediately turned awkward, pretending not to hear.

"..."

Ji Xin saw this.

She looked at the embarrassed expression on Chen Lusi, her fair little hand slightly reaching forward, more boldly clasping her big hand, suddenly smiling: "You’re really as consistent as ever, I now believe you’re the same as before, since if you had really become something odd, you wouldn’t be flustered by such a question."

Chen Lusi bowed his head slightly, somewhat helplessly said: "... Your character is really terrible."

"Mm."

Ji Xin nodded, directly admitting, then said: "So, how do you plan to handle it, since you broke your promise to me?"

"... Then what do you want to do?"

"I want to swim."

"............"

...

"Sister!"

A sudden breeze arose, blowing by.

Lin Wan felt the breeze, suddenly raised her head, turned to look at her sister beside her.

Lin Ying also sensed the breeze, paused slightly, then absentmindedly replied: "Mm?"

"I suddenly miss brother-in-law."

Lin Wan linked her arm with her sister’s hand, with a face full of hope said: "So how about this week... we go back?"

"..."

Lin Ying heard this, stopped her pace, turned to look at her sister.

Lin Wan also looked at her sister.

The two sisters locked eyes, then suddenly spoke in unison: "Are you..."

Mid-sentence.

The sisters didn’t continue because both knew the answer.

"... Such fools you are."

Lin Ying turned to look in the direction the breeze had come from, gave a wry smile and said: "Fools that are everywhere!"