Chapter 206
As Xia Er pondered her options, the system, which had been silent and had hardly interrupted her thoughts, suddenly lit up a screen before her.
【Friendly reminder: It’s best not to extract the "Uniqueness" in places other than the Otherworld, or else your position will be instantly detected by the Ascenders of the world... or what you call the Transcendents.】
【If you really get discovered, even the simulation won’t save you.】
Even without the system's warning, Xia Er knew better than to reveal the "Uniqueness" in public.
However, the system suggested that she handle this matter in the "Otherworld"?
Xia Er frowned slightly.
Even if she had spiritual beings assisting her to destroy the "Touch of Fate's Betrayal" in the Otherworld, they would ultimately need to bring the "Uniqueness" back to reality for her to obtain it.
If she tossed it into the Otherworld to destroy it, and the blood-threaded vortex closed before the "Uniqueness" was extracted, then the next time she wanted to see that "Uniqueness," it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
This thing, even if placed in the Otherworld, would still be highly coveted.
Unless...
She could also enter the Otherworld simultaneously...
As this thought flickered in Xia Er's mind, she extended her left hand and pinched her brow.
She still remembered what had happened when she was previously affected by the Otherworld.
Staying in there for too long could truly drive one mad...
But this was the best plan she had... unless she could control the timing of her entry into the Otherworld.
Even if she entered the Otherworld through the simulation, her real self would still be affected... it was too risky.
If she were to implement this plan, Xia Er needed at least one "Psychologist" present, someone who could help her when she emerged from the Otherworld.
However, the influence of the Otherworld was too strong; at this moment, even the first-tier Aivina might not be able to help her much.
A second-tier "Psychologist," perhaps...
Helping Aivina advance seemed to be an urgent matter.
**Chapter 126: Irreversible Mental Trauma.**
To execute her seduction plan, she needed at least one "Psychologist" to assist her.
But Xia Er didn’t know any trustworthy "Psychologists"—or rather, she hardly knew any extraordinary beings.
The only one she could trust, who was relatively close, was Aivina, a first-tier "Listener."
However, from what she had seen in the previous simulation, Aivina seemed to be stuck at the first tier for some unknown reason.
Even Adele had successfully completed her replication ritual and advanced to a second-tier "Plague Doctor," while Aivina had felt quite defeated because of it.
What method could she use to help Aivina complete her replication ritual?
To do this, Xia Er needed to understand what the perfect replication ritual for a second-tier "Psychologist" entailed, so she could better assist Aivina in formulating an advancement plan.
As it stood, Xia Er was likely the one among them who had completed the replication ritual and consumed the most potions, having gained some insights into various potions.
The best and quickest method would probably be for Xia Er to digest the potion in the simulation herself, then share her successful experience with Aivina, allowing her to follow the same path in reality.
Xia Er sat at her desk, took out a piece of stationery, and began to write.
Soon, a letter was completed.
The content of the letter included some greetings to Aivina, inquiries about the potions and replication rituals for "Listeners" and "Psychologists," as well as Aivina's own challenges regarding the replication ritual and advancement.
At this moment, Xia Er's spirit had not fully recovered, so it was just right to communicate with Aivina through a letter.
After finishing everything, Xia Er picked up a potion—the "Coroner" potion.
This was one of the five potions she had purchased at the Dedun Manor. Now that she had completed the "Coroner" archival process, this potion was no longer effective. It was perfect to entrust Aivina with selling it for some cash.
After all, she couldn’t keep relying on Aivina’s money... even though in the simulation, Xia Er would always choose to borrow money from Aivina whenever she encountered something, as it was the quickest way to get funds aside from betting on future horse races.
Xia Er packed the letter and potion into her canvas bag, rolled it up, and secured it with a few paper clips.
It wasn’t that she wanted to wrap it so roughly; it was just that these were the only tools she had at hand.
Xia Er stood up with her belongings.
Now her body and spirit had recovered a bit, at least she wasn’t having trouble walking anymore.
She went downstairs, opened the door, and handed everything to the maid across the way, instructing her to deliver it to Aivina’s manor as quickly as possible.
By the time Xia Er crossed the street and returned to the front of her rented house, the maids had already boarded the carriage that had been prepared long ago, hastily making their way to Aivina’s manor.
Just as Xia Er was about to unlock her door in the dark, preparing to rest a bit while waiting for Aivina's reply, she opened the door only to be met with two ethereal hands raised before her.
This was Xia Er's "Prophet Vision."
Although this ability had sometimes made even cooking a challenge in the early stages, she had now grown accustomed to having a phantom act a step ahead of her.
Why were her hands raised?
After a moment of confusion, Xia Er raised her hands in response, and then she felt a sharp metallic object pressed against her back.
"Raise... don’t turn around, go inside."
A hoarse voice came from behind Xia Er, and she furrowed her brow at the sound.
What was this?
A home invasion?
Was it because she had just touched the potion bottle? Had she now encountered an absurd, non-threatening misfortune?
These little troubles, while not posing any real danger, certainly disrupted Xia Er's original rhythm.
Before she could take a couple of steps forward to retrieve her "Deadly Blood Rose," a muffled grunt came from behind her.
"Ugh!!"
Xia Er turned to look.
A middle-aged woman in a simple maid outfit held a kitchen knife, currently pressed against the neck of a masked figure clad in a black cloak.
The masked figure, holding a sharp knife, couldn’t speak as the kitchen knife pressed against their throat, blood dripping from their waist down, indicating they had already been stabbed by the maid.
This was another maid, one Xia Er recognized, who lived across from her and had been sent by Aivina.
It seemed these maids were also professionally trained, standing out among ordinary people.
"Sorry, Miss Xia Er, I’ll take care of her right away."
The maid offered a slight apologetic expression to Xia Er, seemingly blaming herself for not handling the situation better.
"Wait a minute."
Xia Er raised her hand, stopping the maid's actions.
She reached out to pull off the masked figure's mask, and the maid understood her intention, helping Xia Er remove the hood.
Blue eyes, golden hair... though she looked ordinary, her height was fitting... just needed a different face; her cheekbones were too high, and her nose too flat...
After scanning the woman carefully, Xia Er waved her hand and said, "Lock her up, and get her treated."
"Miss Xia Er, you don’t need to be so lenient with this scum."
The maid took a slight breath upon hearing Xia Er's words and reminded her.
"Your kindness will only attract more trouble."
Good people are often taken advantage of, especially in this era where laws and systems are not well established; kindness won’t earn recognition, only more leeches.
In the maid's eyes, Xia Er seemed like a naive girl; even after nearly being robbed, she was still thinking about treating the assailant and sending her to prison instead of just getting rid of her.
For such societal refuse that couldn’t yield any profit, even if locked up, they would likely be released in a month or two; for them, prison would just be free food and lodging.
In the maid's view, the beautiful red-haired girl slightly lowered her head, seemingly deep in thought, then looked up at her with a faint smile and said:
"It’s fine, just do as I say. Thank you for your hard work; I’ll personally visit her in prison sometime."
After saying this, the girl closed the wooden door, leaving the maid standing there in shock.
Well, now there was no chance to secretly dispose of this scum.
Dragging the woman by the collar, the maid scoffed, "You’re lucky to have encountered the 'Saint' of the Savior Goddess Church."
And the robber, who had thought they were doomed, felt their heart gradually calm down.
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