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Chapter 88 - 88 083 Mind-reading Game
Chapter 88 - 88 083 Mind-reading Game
?Chapter 88: 083 Mind-reading Game Chapter 88: 083 Mind-reading Game Chen Xinmi did not want to use mind-reading witchcraft on Lin An at all.
Whenever she was around him, she always managed to read some very unpleasant thoughts.
For example, the last time she came to see Lin An, intending to deter him from infusing his own charm into his paintings, she didn’t expect to inadvertently trigger an emotional response from him.
At that moment, Lin An seemed to morph into a black cat, with a demeanor that resembled witchcraft as much as it did the techniques of a Witch-hunting Knight.
Therefore, she used her innate witchcraft of mind-reading and successfully read a word filled with astonishment—”So soft!” (Chapter 58)
“!!!”At that time, Chen Xinmi was so angry that she wanted to kill him, but she was restrained by Chen Shuyun’s Contractual Witchcraft and could only leave in a huff.
Just now, as she knocked on the door, she was also contemplating whether it was possible to persuade Lin An to go undercover, given their less-than-harmonious relationship.
So she launched the mind-reading spell again, wanting to know Lin An’s first reaction upon seeing her.
She knew that impulsive thoughts are the most telling when judging someone’s attitude toward oneself.
Then she successfully read—”Huh! Someone with such a great figure to bear my children? When on earth did she and I… Damn! No! How could it be this she-demon?!”
Not a single good word!
That Chen Xinmi could still speak to Lin An with such composure after walking in the door truly showed her incredible tolerance.
After all, she had read countless people’s thoughts before and had seen the ugliness of human hearts, as well as the fact that a person’s thoughts do not necessarily represent their actions.
The decisive moment that made her resolve not to use mind-reading witchcraft lightly was when she read the thoughts of a neighborly, kind old lady.
The old lady was very nice, often did good deeds, and would regularly share candies and pastries with the noisy children in the community.
But the thought she read was—Why did my grandson die, while you all can still hop and jump around; it’s so unfair, how much better it would have been if my grandson were still alive.
Later, when the old lady passed away, she was remembered as a kindly elder who spent a lifetime accumulating good deeds and was praised by everyone.
Sometimes mind-reading can lead to great misjudgments; a person’s thoughts and actions cannot be simply equated.
The best use of this innate witchcraft might be to gather some information one desires.
“This is a transaction, not coercion, nor a request,” Chen Xinmi said with a cigarette in hand, exhaling softly, her eyes hazy as she looked at the smoke swirling in midair.
The smoke curled and rose, forming a divination image that provided her with more reference information for her mind-reading.
“Long ago, when ancient Qi Cultivators practiced, beginners always needed mentorship because self-training could lead to accidents. In the era of Spiritual Energy, wizards adhere to the same pattern.”
“A newly awakened wizard must get through the emotional turmoil, otherwise there’s a risk of becoming a sort of weakened Sorcerer Zombie. If I hadn’t shared this information with you last time, you would have no clue.”
“But it’s impossible for me to explain everything that needs to be considered when I visit you. The lives of wizards are precarious, and no one compiles textbooks; teaching disciples usually involves addressing issues as they arise at certain stages.”
“For example…”
Chen Xinmi fixed her gaze steadily on Lin An.
“A freshly awakened wizard, during the painful process of emotional turmoil, should not learn witchcraft. If you have succumbed to the temptation of witchcraft and self-taught, then you are especially prone to losing control.”
“Besides innate witchcraft, you must not use or even better, not learn any witchcraft. My sister must have told you this, but if she didn’t clarify the underlying principles and consequences, could you have really heeded the warning?”
Lin An merely looked at her calmly and nodded.
[Mind-Reading]—Lin An: Damn it! Damn it! So the ‘Dizzy’ Sorcery I used before, crap, no wonder I suddenly have such a strong craving for thrills!!!
Chen Xinmi’s lips curved slightly, “All this information is the basics that you would receive from joining any witch organization, but since you are in Shenhou City, your only choice is ‘Crazy Male Witch’s Tree Hole’.”
“The Shenhou City Witches’ Association could also provide this, and in a more comprehensive and in-depth way, but such organizations generally do not recruit members casually.”
“We are at the forefront of the battle against the Witch Hunter Knights; we need not only strength but also steadfast belief.”
“If you become an undercover agent for our organization, we will also arrange a mentor to teach you.”
Miao Miao listened to her speak and turned up her nose, “Meow~”
—She’s lying; the Wizard Association does not allow for the placement of undercover agents within other local witch organizations to prevent ambitious individuals from exploiting power to expand their influence; it’s a measure of mutual checks and balances.
—So her asking you to be an undercover agent is a rule-breaking move, and it’s unlikely she could find anyone to mentor you; she doesn’t even realize that in the end, she might have to be your mentor.
Lin An tried his best to control himself from thinking about information he didn’t want Chen Xinmi to read, such as his relationship with the Witch Hunter Knights, or Chen Xinmi’s cat.
This was difficult because not thinking about these things, was in itself a thought.
Fortunately, the yoga blogger Yunjuan Yunshu’s meditation method taught him how to clear his mind and not dwell on these issues.
Of course, Lin An’s mind was now filled with anxiety and fear, which was meant for Chen Xinmi to read.
“But I killed two wizards from the ‘Crazy Male Witch’s Tree Hole,’ if I go to them now, I fear I’ll be killed.”
Chen Xinmi shrugged her shoulders, looking at him with a partly mocking smile, “But it’s thrilling, isn’t it? You actually don’t resist this mission as much as you think!”
“Yes, it’s thrilling,” Lin An said subconsciously, only to then seem to come to his senses, a flicker of fear crossing his face, “No, I won’t go.”
[Mind-reading] — Lin An: I’ll die, thrill-seeking should not be like this! Damn it, this crazy woman wants to harm me!
Chen Xinmi narrowed her eyes, this person dared to curse her as a crazy woman?!!!
Her left hand, which hung down, clenched into a fist under the table, but a smile appeared on her face, “When you joined ‘Crazy Male Witch’s Tree Hole,’ only your guide knew your information, at other times you would use a masked alias.”
“When your guide comes for you, I will take care of that person for you, and then no one will know who is under the mask.”
[Mind-reading] — Lin An: If I don’t go, there won’t be so much trouble!
Understood.
Need to offer a benefit.
“Of course, you won’t miss out on the benefits,” Chen Xinmi said seriously to Lin An, “you can make your demands!”
The black cat stretched lazily on the ground, elongating its body to the fullest, then lazily stood up and sat behind Lin An, placing its cat head on Lin An’s shoulder, looking at Chen Xinmi with a smile that was not quite a smile.
“Meow~”
— One of the three most precious sorceries held by the Witches’ Association, it’s called ‘Little Quilt No Love,’ also known as ‘Coffin-Sealing’ Sorcery. Its effect is to seal oneself in a solitary space where no one can find you.
— The duration of the sorcery depends on how long you can endure in the solitary space.
— Note: Moderate use can train one’s will, but excessive use can easily drive one insane, you know, claustrophobia.
— This sorcery has two methods of casting. One is through witchcraft, which is extremely difficult. The other is ritual magic, which is particularly suitable for a newly awakened wizard like you.
— However, this is her own bottom line that she’s not even aware of, it might not be so easy to get this sorcery from her.
Understood.
Her own unaware bottom line?
Show-off.
Lin An bit his teeth, eyes filled with anxiety, “Do you know? I narrowly escaped the encirclement of the Witch Hunter Knights, and when I got back home, I was utterly desperate!”
“I don’t know when the Witch Hunter Knights will come knocking, I don’t know when the wizards will come for me!”
As he spoke, he finally could not maintain his composure, his whole being succumbing to a hysterical madness, a flame burning fiercely in his chest.
He gasped, he suppressed.
Miao Miao was stunned, turning its head in disbelief to look at Lin An, letting the wildfire of emotions flare up in its heart, then dominantly suppressed the emotional flames again, what kind of amazing move was this?
At least it’s something Chen Xinmi had never seen in their shared memories.
Are you sure you’re not pretending, Meow?
This couldn’t possibly be your true reaction, could it, Meow?
In the end, Lin An collapsed in his chair, leaning his head on the soft shoulder of Miao Miao, filled with despair, “It feels like the whole world is an enemy, my life could end at any moment!”
“Ha~~”
He gave a pitiful laugh.
“You ask what I want? I’ll tell you I want to survive when the entire Witch Hunter Knights charge into my home! I’ll tell you I want to survive when the entire Tree Hole Organization comes after me.”
“Can I?”
Lin An stood up somewhat frantically, his hands bracing against the table, looking down at Chen Xinmi, “Ha, can you?”
“You ask me what I demand, yet I feel there’s no need to discuss at all!”
“You can’t help me at all!”
“Chen Xinmi, get out!” His hands gripped the table so hard that the wooden board of the table surface began to deform.
[Mind-reading] — Lin An: It’s all because of your sister! Your damn sister! It’s because she turned me into a wizard without my consent! I’m the one who has to endure all this! I was living just fine!