One-Eyed Monster

What expressions were those Alchemists really showing?

Igor’s observations yielded some fruit. Regardless of how imposing Kuyi Tulan’s words sounded, Igor remained unaffected. After all, it’s all just for show, just his own pronouncements. Never mind their truthfulness; even the sudden loudness feels a bit off.

Igor’s focus always differed from others. While everyone else was astonished by the logic of Kuyi Tulan’s statement, he was busy observing their expressions.

He really was a peculiar fellow. But it had to be said, Igor’s unconventional approach truly uncovered some curious things.

Although the members of the Alchemy Workshop displayed remarkable consistency in their actions, they couldn’t maintain the same uniformity in their facial expressions. It could be said their expressions were quite a spectacle.

The moment Kuyi Tulan raised his voice, the individuals from the Alchemy Workshop showed varied expressions. From Igor’s observation, the inner turmoil of these people was also extraordinary.

Some faces remained placid, showing no change; these individuals could be described as relatively composed. Others were more expressive, their twitching eyebrows and the furrows on their foreheads all caught by Igor’s eyes. Igor himself didn’t know how he could observe so many details in that brief instant. It felt as if his eyes had suddenly become magical.

These subtle changes in expression led Igor to believe the people from the Alchemy Workshop were hiding something.

So, I don’t quite believe what Kuyi Tulan is saying now. I think Dastan must be in some kind of trouble; otherwise, the Alchemy Workshop wouldn’t choose collective silence. And Kuyi Tulan’s speech is also a little bizarre.

The subtle changes in their expressions revealed their inner turmoil. Perhaps it’s guilt, perhaps shock at Kuyi Tulan’s statement, or perhaps they simply didn’t know their leader would say such things...

At this moment, I can’t quite articulate my feelings. Anyway, I just feel like my whole being has changed. My eyes are getting quicker, not to mention my mind is also becoming faster, and I can’t help but start analyzing. This feeling is strange, but I’m also enjoying it.

He hoped he could find out about Dastan’s situation for Stan Sol, to show his respect for him. Stan Sol’s constant concern for his family deeply impressed Igor. In comparison, I’m far inferior. I’ve been away for so long and rarely thought about how my old man is faring this harsh winter. I simply can’t compare to Stan Sol.

Kuyi Tulan was still going on about something, speaking with great passion and emotion, as if trying hard to convince everyone.

”What in the world is he talking about?” Kadi, who had squeezed next to Igor at some point, whispered the question.

”Something about synthesis and decomposition, I think,” Igor said, scratching his head. Even though I’m constantly mulling over the details I’ve observed, my ears haven’t been idle. I haven’t missed a single word of Kuyi Tulan’s long-winded speech.

Igor, naturally, didn’t understand what was causing this change. His professional level had advanced; he was no longer the novice he once was. His previous confrontation with the Dark Force had led to significant growth, though he himself remained unaware of it.

It was like growing taller; one doesn’t immediately notice it until someone else points it out.

This was Igor’s current situation.

However, Igor didn’t have the time to dwell on this change in himself right now. Even though it feels strange, it’s also quite exhilarating.

He heard Kuyi Tulan start talking about his Purification Plan again, mentioning many past events. These were things he had heard from the Great Mentor before, and now Kuyi Tulan was recounting them. The general content was consistent, but both parties held different views on the same matters.

Why did Kuyi Tulan bring the conversation to this Purification Plan? We originally asked about Dastan. How did it suddenly become about the plan executed by the Alchemy Workshop?

”Does he mean he wants to merge those animal abilities onto humans?” Kadi found it increasingly unbelievable as he listened and turned to ask the seemingly all-knowing Igor.

Igor had initially been puzzled why Kuyi Tulan was talking about these things without any sense of incongruity. They had asked about Dastan, yet this fellow kept rambling on about power synthesis... Now, Kadi’s interruption made Igor instantly understand. It seems Kuyi Tulan is talking about all this because of Dastan...

Igor slowly mulled over Kuyi Tulan’s words.

Kuyi Tulan said Dastan was a great man who volunteered for the Purification Plan. He willingly surrendered everything to Kuyi Tulan. Then, the Alchemy Workshop initiated that insane project. To further enhance Dastan’s Energy, the Alchemy Workshop used a rabbit’s body and Spirit to synthesize with Dastan. However, due to issues with some of the spells, Dastan ultimately ended up looking half-rabbit, half-human...

The Great Mentor’s previous account hadn’t been this detailed, and Igor hadn’t considered this angle. Now I finally understand just how insane this Purification Plan really is!

So, the monsters on Guru Mountain are all the results of Kuyi Tulan’s failed experiments...

”Synthesis, decomposition...” Igor murmured, lost in thought.

Combining this with my previous detailed observations, I’m gradually realizing something.

This idea hasn’t fully formed yet, but an outline is already taking shape in my mind.

”Igor?” Kadi asked, seeing Igor’s dazed expression and wondering what was going on.

”Wait a moment! I don’t think Dastan is as he described!” Igor replied to Kadi, his voice booming, echoing throughout the entire Moonflow Stream.

Only when Igor raised this point did the monsters of Guru Mountain finally react. They had wanted to know Dastan’s condition, but this Kuyi Tulan had rambled on for so long, only giving a very vague answer.

He kept talking about merging and decomposition. What’s his intention in discussing these irrelevant matters?

”I think what he’s trying to say is that the Dastan on Guru Mountain... has been *decomposed* by him!” Igor proclaimed loudly once more. This time, he used his increasingly quick eyes to observe the changes in the other Alchemists’ expressions.

Sure enough, just as he had anticipated, this group of Alchemists’ expressions underwent subtle changes similar to before.

”So tell us, where is Dastan now? What exactly happened to him?” Igor demanded loudly.

I’m not sure about other things, but there’s one thing I can be certain of regarding Kuyi Tulan: that fellow won’t tell outright lies, even if he hides certain things.