Chapter 693 The Sage's Chariot! A Slap in the Face [2 Updates]
His eyes were cold and devoid of warmth: "What did you say?"
That innate aggression is like a sharp blade tearing through the air, almost slicing through a person's throat.
Even the wise Queen Sara, who had long held a high position, couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart when she met such a gaze.
The eighth of the Twenty-Two Sages, The Chariot of the Sages.
In Tarot, the Chariot card symbolizes victory.
"Excuse me." Sara took a slight step back, avoiding the man's sharp gaze. "Norton, what do you think?"
Xiu frowned slightly: "Norton?"
He remembered that the chariot wasn't originally called that.
However, due to the passage of time, he had forgotten the real names of many sages.
Some sages never even mentioned their real names.
Even his closest allies, Power and Justice, only addressed each other by their titles.
Shaluo gave a faint "hmm": "The Chariot's name is now Norton, you can call him that, he doesn't like people calling him Chariot."
She paused, then added, "Didn't you travel to all seven continents and four oceans hundreds of years ago? Norton University was founded on war chariots; I've heard it's a pretty... impressive university."
Xiu certainly knew about Norton University.
As the founder of W.net and NOK forum, he has always paid close attention to news from the seven continents and four oceans.
The world's number one university monopolizes almost all alchemy and astrology talents.
No wonder.
It was actually created by the Sage's Chariot.
Norton simply raised his chin slightly and smiled: "Long time no see, Hermit."
"Ah, it's been a long time." Xiu hesitated for a moment before shaking hands with him.
As fellow sages, Xiu knew that all sages possessed this ability.
He completely disguised himself as an ordinary person, concealing all his power and memories, and became just an average person.
During this period of disguise, even the sage himself would not know that he is the sage.
This power and memory will not be restored until they return to the Sage's House.
This usually indicates a serious injury requiring rest and recuperation.
After all, the sage is also responsible for maintaining the operation of the world city and the seven continents and four oceans.
They also have to fight against natural disasters; many magnitude 10 earthquakes that haven't even happened yet require sages to ward them off.
Sometimes getting hurt is unavoidable.
Xiu is not a combat-type sage and has basically never been injured.
The sages, with their varying strengths, were severely injured and on the verge of death several times.
The reason the religious order established the NOK Forum across the seven continents and four oceans was actually to seek the power of the sages.
It was during that time that he met Ying Zijin.
Ying Zijin helped him calculate where the power was located.
It was after this incident that he became close friends with Ying Zijing, as well as the Sage Power and the Sage Justice.
Xiu suspects that Norton is in the same situation.
Of course, there are other possibilities as well.
That is, after the sage falls, he is reincarnated.
That's why there have always been such rumors about the City of the World—
If a baby born in the City of the World has golden blood, then that baby is very likely the reincarnation of a sage.
The twenty-two sages have not gathered together for a long time.
It's been over a dozen centuries.
Aside from the three sages who frequently appear in the City of the World—the Pope, the Empress, and the Magician—Shu is unaware of the circumstances surrounding some of the sages.
But there have definitely been wise men who have fallen.
“Xiu, I agree to Suwen’s matter as long as Norton agrees,” Shaluo spoke again. “Otherwise, I can also issue the same order to cut off all of Suwen’s medication.”
Xiu's expression instantly turned icy: "Shaluo, I can also suspect that the disappearance of the head of the Lyinger family is related to you, otherwise why would you have repeatedly tried to stop it?"
"Stop it?" Sha Luo's expression was indifferent. "I don't believe in ancient medicine at all. Even the Magicians' Guild couldn't revive Su Wen, so how could ancient medicine possibly do it?"
"Don't forget, there's no medicine in this world that a magician can't make."
Norton leaned against the wall, still smiling. "Your Majesty, why are you so concerned about an ordinary person? What does it matter to you whether ancient medicine can cure her?"
“That’s true.” Sara avoided his gaze. “I really don’t need to care about an ordinary person.”
He was either a sage or an ordinary person.
It's just a mortal body.
"Tsk." Norton raised his hand and lazily pointed to the warrant. "Excuse me, could I borrow it for a moment?"
Xiu hesitated for a moment, then handed it over.
Norton raised an eyebrow and casually signed the warrant.
The warrants of the two sages are truly unique.
Sara's gaze gradually froze, and her hands clenched tightly.
She didn't care about repairs.
But Norton is also there.
The chariot's combat power was second only to the demon; neither she nor the Pope could withstand it.
“I’m curious to see if she can wake up,” Norton said calmly. “Not to help you, just out of curiosity.”
Xiu glanced at Norton, concealing the doubt in his eyes, and left the Sage's House.
Sara frowned, then turned her head: "No—"
Before she could even call out his name, the man had already turned and left.
His voice fell coldly: "Don't bother me."
Sara took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and left the Sage's Courtyard.
**
The next morning.
Xiu personally went to the research institute to find Ying Zijing and handed her the warrant.
And then he recounted what had happened yesterday.
“The tank’s temper has always been unpredictable.” Xiu rubbed his temples. “Luckily, it didn’t mess things up.”
Ying Zijing took the warrant and her gaze settled on the name "Norton".
After a long pause, she whispered, "I see."
The tarot cards indicated that Norton's abilities had improved a month ago.
Clearly, it's because Norton has regained his status as a sage.
"Sigh, I'm sorry, I'm still pretty useless." Xiu scratched his head. "If only we had the power, we would have fighting strength. Without the demon, who can defeat the chariot?"
"It's alright." Ying Zijing folded the warrant neatly. "We're all on the same side."
Xiu was stunned. It took him a long time to react before he suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "You know the tank?!"
How could he forget that his old friend had been active outside the city for so long, and knew people all over the seven continents and four oceans?
"No, that's not right. Given your style, surely tanks wouldn't be your enemies?" Xiu exclaimed in surprise again. "You have enemies everywhere."
Ying Zijin: "..."
She pushed Xiu out without expression and closed the door.
They then contacted Sinai and Yu Xuesheng, and drove to the Lenger family again.
The doctor was much more polite this time.
But I didn't have high hopes.
Suwen had been in a coma for too long. If it weren't for this hospital bed, even with rare medicinal herbs keeping her alive, her bodily functions wouldn't have been able to sustain her until now.
Could two hypnotists from outside the City of the World really awaken Suwen?
The doctor stood to the side, watching warily.
She wanted to prevent these two people from having any ulterior motives towards Suwen.
Half an hour later, Yu Xuesheng finished a round of hypnosis.
Ying Zijing also checked Suwen's pulse: "How is it?"
“Miss Ying, Madam Suwen’s condition has improved considerably.” Yu Xuesheng said softly, “It’s truly a miracle. I originally estimated that it would take at least four weeks of treatment.”
After only two hypnosis sessions, Suwen's mental state has already recovered to 90%.
It truly is a miracle.
Ying Zijing listened, staring at the woman on the ice bed, and for the first time, she was stunned.
“Acupuncture can be started now.” Yu Xuesheng smiled faintly. “If we’re lucky, she should wake up today… What’s wrong?”
"It's nothing." Ying Zijin came back to her senses, took out the long box, and held three silver needles in her hand.
Upon seeing this, the doctor's expression immediately changed: "What are you trying to do?"
"Acupuncture." Ying Zijing rolled up her sleeves, concentrating intently. "Mr. Yu, please give the warrant—"
Before he could finish speaking, he was rudely interrupted.
"I told you, the First Madam would never allow you to treat her with such outdated methods." The doctor was furious. She immediately pressed the alarm, "Guards! Guards! Throw these two outsiders out of the Lyinger family!"
As soon as the alarm sounded, the Third Madam, who was waiting outside, rushed in and shouted, "What's going on?"
"Third Madam, they still haven't given up and want to give Lady Suwen acupuncture." The doctor complained directly, "I think these two people never had good intentions from the beginning."
"Acupuncture?" The Third Madam's expression changed, and she resolutely refused, "Absolutely not."
Bi'er, who followed in, saw the golden needles in the girl's hand and said coldly, "If you really want to do acupuncture, then you should try to persuade the Sage's Academy to issue an order."
"Acting recklessly without authorization, who do you think you are?"
Bi'er is really annoying.
A streamer imitating her style appeared on W website, and a researcher who had just joined the Academy of Engineering was also included in the experimental project.
There are still people who disregard the authority of their own family.
The Third Madam didn't want to waste a single word: "Arrest him and send him to the Sage's Abode."
Amidst the chaos, Ying Zijin remained calm and composed.
She put down the gold needles, took the hand signal from Yu Xuesheng, and raised them.
Bi'er turned her head and looked over: "What are you carrying?"
(End of this chapter)
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