Chapter 663
Xia'er had previously considered that by eliminating all heretics and ensuring that everyone believed in the goddess-level faith, she could sever the very soil from which the opposition was born, thus preventing their emergence.
However, during the last simulation, those minions had shown indifference to Xia'er’s actions, even as she wiped out millions with a virus. This indicated that the idea of eradicating heresy might not be a reliable solution.
Simply resorting to murder would not stop the emergence of the opposition, nor would it force them out into the open.
**[Find a way to draw those minions out... at the very least, I need to discover a stable method to compel their emergence.]**
After a brief pause, Xia'er continued to write.
**[Except for awakening Sadana.]**
Awakening Sadana was the most stable method to lure out the minions, but this required summoning Leimeides. The current Leimeides could not withstand much more strain.
Xia'er herself did not wish to see Sadana repeatedly "erased"... that was not in line with her principles.
**[Search for that possibly existing "flesh and blood alchemical body" that gave me a hint; it might carry the "uniqueness" related to the pocket watch.]**
She paused her writing, quietly contemplating whether there were any long-term goals she needed to pursue.
After a moment of thought, she continued to write.
**[Help Aivina, Tara, Adele, and Amy to advance, exploring the most stable and rapid promotion methods.]**
Enhancing the strength of those around her would also give Xia'er more peace of mind. After all, this simulation would last a long time, and it was foreseeable that she would have to cycle through it many times. Helping them advance was a good choice.
**[As for the rest, you can think for yourself about what else can be done...]**
Once Xia'er finished this last segment, she set down her pen.
She didn’t have much time to think, but the version of herself in the simulation had hundreds of days to ponder. The plans she could conceive would surely be far more refined than her own.
Moreover, the plans she had just written down already occupied a significant amount of her workload. If she continued to add tasks, she might end up exhausting her simulated self without completing them.
Xia'er opened the simulation interface and looked at the points available for the upcoming simulation.
400 points... for one simulation.
With the anchor points, that made a total of 500 points...
If it had been a month ago, or even two weeks ago, Xia'er would never have dared to imagine using so many destiny points for a single simulation.
But now, she felt that spending destiny points for this round of simulation was quite cost-effective...
Since she had made her decision...
There was no need to hesitate; she would start right away.
And for this save file she wanted to enter, Xia'er had already made up her mind.
**O. "Coroner" Xia'er.**
She could indeed choose O.'s "Source of Cholera" Xia'er, and the actions taken in the previous simulation were sufficient for her to advance to "Harbinger of Calamity."
However, the "Harbinger of Calamity" offered no assistance for her research. The flesh and blood alchemy belonged to the "natural" path, developed through the "Gardener" and "Coroner" routes.
Xia'er did not plan to switch from O.'s "Queen Bee" path to the third-tier "Weaver" of the "Coroner," but instead intended to create a pure, unaltered high-tier "Coroner" save file.
There was another reason for using the "Coroner" save.
This save had direct contact with the "Touch of Fate's Betrayal," which was the feather pen, and even her hair color had changed because of it.
When she first entered the Old Days, Xia'er had not killed the feather pen... Using the "Coroner" save might attract the feather pen.
If she could draw the feather pen out, she could obtain a wealth of information from it...
Now, Xia'er's mental strength was already formidable enough; the "Coroner" potion should not have a significant impact on her, so she need not worry about "slacking off."
**"The coming day."**
**"No. 4."**
**[Destiny Points: 1031↓400]**
**[Destiny Points: 631]**
As the destiny points were deducted, a dazzling silver light enveloped Xia'er.
This time, the silver space before her seemed to last exceptionally long...
...
**"The coming day."**
**"Year 742 of the Holy Calendar, July 3, 20:00."**
**"Countdown - 23:59:59."**
The torrential rain poured outside, and a slight chill prompted Xia'er to slowly open her eyes. Yet, before long, a wave of fatigue washed over her again.
Was she sleeping on the sofa at eight o'clock...?
Xia'er propped herself up on the sofa, raised her hand, and pinched the bridge of her nose, trying to dispel the lazy thoughts swirling in her mind.
With her eyes half-open, she scanned her surroundings and spotted a familiar figure that seemed to have been standing nearby all along.
"Lady Xia'er," Tara said, looking at the now-awake Xia'er, slightly bowing her head in greeting.
At that moment, Tara was still wearing a maid outfit, but unlike the plain one before, this one appeared more elaborate, adorned with lace and intricate details, as if it had been custom-made.
"Good evening," Xia'er replied weakly, then glanced at the table in front of her.
The version of herself in the simulation had not died prematurely... which meant she had successfully reached the time point for the upcoming simulation.
That simulated version of herself should have prepared all the information she needed to know.
For instance, how the tasks she had assigned were progressing and where things currently stood.
Xia'er turned to Tara, locking eyes with her. At that moment, Tara seemed to realize something and hurriedly said, "Sorry, Lady Xia'er, please wait a moment..."
Just moments ago, Tara had been secretly admiring the stunning beauty of Lady Xia'er as she slept, but in the blink of an eye, the red-haired Lady Xia'er before her had transformed into a figure with black-tipped hair.
Not only that, but Lady Xia'er's entire aura had shifted... she appeared more languid, adding a unique charm to her beauty.
When Tara met Xia'er’s blue eyes, she was momentarily entranced, snapping back to reality as she rushed to the box by the fireplace.
She struggled to lift the box and placed it on the table in front of Xia'er, saying, "You mentioned to move these to you once you woke up..."
"Thank you," Xia'er nodded slightly, then reached out to open the box Tara had placed on the table.
Inside were neatly stacked research notes and materials, with a letter resting on top.
Xia'er picked up the envelope, tore it open, and quickly unfolded the stack of letters inside.
Written in Chinese, it was a message from the simulated Xia'er, resembling a detailed diary entry.
Xia'er began reading from the first page.
Imogen had found... contacted the "Dragon Eagle" of Beiansu, the one responsible for the famine in Beiansu, who attempted to use the lives of its people to ascend as a fourth-tier "Harbinger of Calamity."
**[She seems very interested in me. When I proposed a meeting, she agreed immediately... but wanted me to come to Beiansu.]**
**[I refused her request and sent her a plant developed by Adele that was resistant to "corruption disease," along with a new resistant violet, telling her that I had plenty of these.]**
In the simulation, Xia'er had stood her ground against the Dragon Eagle, ultimately persuading her to come to Ansu for negotiations, seizing the initiative.
This was indeed something she would do... going to Beiansu was too uncertain.
The simulated version of herself had met the Dragon Eagle and even sketched her likeness on the letter. With her drawing skills, she could clearly depict the Dragon Eagle's appearance.
Xia'er compared the image of the Dragon Eagle with the description of her hair color, finally confirming that she hadn’t misjudged.
The Dragon Eagle... was a girl with dark purple hair, looking even younger than Tara, exuding the same inexplicable confidence as other members of the Joyous Society, and she had a penchant for speaking in a provocative tone.
The Dragon Eagle certainly had the strength to be so arrogant—at least for now, Xia'er had no intention of taking action against her.
As for why her demeanor had changed, perhaps it could be compared to Professor Ashford, also a third-tier "Newborn," who now appeared as a balding young man with white hair.
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