Chapter 7: Exposing the Crisis

However, this can be concealed for a day, but it cannot be hidden for a lifetime. Once one's physical constitution continues to break through, there will inevitably come a day when it will be noticed by others. After all, there are many extraordinary individuals in the Yanhuang Courtyard, not just the ghost doctor, and there are numerous people with peculiar abilities.

I must find an excuse, an excuse rooted in my capabilities, to avoid being caught off guard when questioned in the future. Li Mang began to organize his thoughts

The king, however, is utterly shameless, perhaps thinking that Li Mang is getting close to it! Overjoyed, it dances with its hands and feet, and a casual leap reaches over one meter high. Li Mang watches in astonishment, realizing that this black dog has gained quite a few benefits from the wild chickens. No wonder today it has changed from its previous fierce demeanor to a friendly wagging of its tail towards him.

To get back to the point, what does it matter to have such strength

Good morning, Senior Ghost Doctor, and everyone else!" Li Mang stood up with a stiff expression, his voice sounding somewhat rigid

Creaking open the courtyard door, Li Mang entered quietly and saw the ghost doctor busily organizing the medicine cabinet in the living room of the courtyard.

This is a Tibetan Mastiff, not a house dog. My goodness, where is your dignity, King? The black dog used to be very proud, not giving face to anyone except for its master, the ghost doctor. But today, it actually bowed and wagged its tail at Li Mang. Strange things happen every year, but recently there have been particularly many. This is the most bizarre incident of the year at the Yanhuang Courtyard.

Cough cough ... Your Majesty, please do not make a fuss!" Li Mang gently kicked it.

No one responded to him. Although m.hetushu.com does not have a clear hierarchy or status classification, Li Mang is merely a runner, an office junior. Aside from the likes of the childish ones and the eccentric Old Cao who 'befriend' him, others do not even bother to look at him. He is the kind of person they can bully at will.

His body only underwent changes after being burned in the great fire. If the emergence of this 'superpower' were entirely attributed to that fire, no one would suspect that he possessed something as bizarre as the Shan Hai Jing within him

The king's affectionate display towards Li Mang rendered the entire cafeteria silent.

I almost forgot that this is the Yanhuang Courtyard, where any disturbance will be investigated. Everything else can be discussed, but the matter of the "Shan Hai Jing" must not be discovered by them. Li Mang is well aware of the principle that possessing a treasure can lead to trouble. Currently, he lacks the strength to protect himself, and the secret of the "Shan Hai Jing" must not be leaked

Fortunately, the ghost doctor did not go mad, nor did he expose him; he simply patted the head of the king beside him and said: "In the future, if I am not in the courtyard, let the king follow you."

Strength is also a form of extraordinary ability! Li Mang's eyes shone even brighter

The king seemed to understand something, happily wagging its tail at Li Mang, leaving everyone speechless. At the same time, they were secretly astonished; it appeared that Li Mang was on the path to great success! To have gained the favor of the ghostly doctor was indeed remarkable. However, their curiosity was piqued even more, as they wondered what the reason behind this was.

The clinic of the ghost doctor is relatively remote, situated at the foot of a mountain, with a small lake in front. The environment is superior compared to other places, clearly indicating the ghost doctor's distinguished status in the Yanhuang Academy.

In the past, the king would undoubtedly become furious and pounce on the person who kicked him, pinning them to the ground and holding them down firmly. If there was any further resistance, he might even bite. However, now he not only refrains from such actions but instead wags his tail even more joyfully, making his intentions to please abundantly clear

The voice of the bespectacled man, Yang Fan, echoed from outside, and the crowd that had formed a circle gradually dispersed. Unlike Li Mang, who is a 'staff member', Yang Fan is a 'manager'. He not only holds actual power but is also a 'superpowered individual', so everyone naturally shows him respect

The king, upon seeing Li Mang's arrival, was the first to greet him, appearing quite eager and fawning. This left Li Mang both amused and exasperated, but he couldn't possibly hold a grudge against a dog, could he? Moreover, it was his own fault for having the king test the chicken first. Thus, he merely shot a glare at the black dog.

"I will examine your body again," the ghostly doctor said, and then, without further ado, seized Li Mang's wrist.

Woof woof

That is good, you can take another day off today, and officially start work tomorrow. It has been quite busy lately. Yang Fan amiably patted Li Mang on the shoulder, and then said nothing more as he went to get the meal

Why did the king keep calling out last night? As long as an investigation is organized, it will not be difficult to discover that it was because he fed the king bones. After all, there are cameras hidden in the outside world, and coupled with the king's recent unusual behavior, it is enough to provoke various associations. This also exposes the flaw in his excuse for gaining supernatural abilities.

As he observed the unusual atmosphere around him, he noticed strange glances directed at him, something he had not experienced before. Li Mang hurriedly swallowed his food and left the cafeteria in a rush, not even waiting for the little kids.

Is the ghost doctor here? Li Mang did not dare to intrude into the ghost doctor's courtyard

Did you spend time with the king yesterday? the ghost doctor then asked

When Li Mang returned to his own courtyard, he found that the clothes on his back were already soaked with sweat. However, he truly had no mind to care about it. After locking the courtyard gate, the door to the house, and the room door, he began to pace in the room, his face filled with anxiety.

This lie is still insufficient; we must destroy this evidence. Otherwise, if it is discovered during the investigation, it will be truly impossible to explain.

Yesterday? Yesterday I was still lying in bed, never having left the house!" Li Mang answered very cautiously; he was playing a word game. He said he hadn't left the house, but did not say he wasn't with the king. This way, even if he were exposed later, he could still justify himself.

Everyone, please don't gather around here; disperse and have breakfast!

"... ... Come in!" A ghostly voice echoed from within.

Oh no! Li Mang's face turned pale; he actually forgot about this. With the formidable medical skills of the ghost doctor, he would undoubtedly be able to glean a considerable amount of information from his body

I need to inquire about the opinions of the senior ghost doctor and the *illustrated* book

Now the Ghost Doctor has noticed the abnormalities in his body, but based on Li Mang's understanding of his temperament, the Ghost Doctor is unlikely to inform the administrators of Yanhuang

The ghostly doctor cast a glance at the king, then shifted his gaze to Li Mang, his eyes reflecting confusion and doubt. He fixed his gaze on Li Mang and asked, "Li Mang, are you very familiar with the king?"

The term "supernatural ability" is merely a general expression that refers to abilities that are different from those of ordinary people. It is not limited to the ability to summon wind, fire, thunder, or lightning; extraordinary memory and great strength also qualify as supernatural abilities. As long as such abilities hold special value, the individual is considered a possessor of supernatural abilities

In terms of handling the details, this excuse can be perfected, but the only flaw lies with the ghost doctor, or more precisely, it originates from the king.

The ghostly doctor finally released Li Mang's wrist after a long time, then fixed his gaze upon him, with a flicker of surprise in his eyes. This made Li Mang feel increasingly guilty, and he dared not meet the other's gaze.

It is evident that the ghost doctor has already noticed the changes in Li Mang's body. Not only has his injury healed, but his physical condition has inexplicably improved. The ghost doctor must be able to perceive these obvious changes; otherwise, he would not be so shocked. Li Mang has never doubted his medical skills

Adjusting the sun hat on his head, Li Mang turned to leave. However, he inadvertently caught sight of the wooden cabinet by the bedside. With a slight lift of his eyelids, he contemplated for a moment and walked over to retrieve the jade wrapped in clothing, along with the wild chicken feathers from the kitchen trash can, and a raw chicken from the freezer. He brought all of these back to bury within the world of the "Shan Hai Jing" and thoroughly cleaned the yard.

Thank you, Manager Yang, for your concern; my health is no longer a major issue, Li Mang stated directly

Especially regarding the dog owner of the ghost doctor, it feels as if ten thousand grass mud horses are galloping overhead, leaving a burning sensation on the face, and upon looking at Li Mang, his gaze seems subtly different.

After completing these tasks, Li Mang reflected that he had left no other evidence. Only then did he walk out of his own courtyard, feigning calmness as he headed towards the residence of the ghost doctor

"Not bad." Li Mang, aware that excessive words often lead to mistakes, thus responded simply

Of course, the little brat is only eight years old, and as he grows, his strength will continue to increase, something that Li Mang cannot compare to; he can only envy him. However, since consuming the wild chickens from the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas can enhance strength, he need not worry about a lack of strength improvement in the future

Ah... good! Li Mang agreed, although he was unclear about what the ghost doctor was truly thinking, but this was the best outcome.

Yang Fan approached Li Mang, his expression somewhat unusual, and after sizing him up for a moment, he asked: "Are your injuries healed?"

Currently, his abnormality is primarily manifested in his strength, which is now three times greater than before. Although there has been no contest, Li Mang is confident that he can surpass the naturally strong little brat.

Seeing the ghost doctor approaching, the people around also gathered closer. Li Mang regretted deeply; had he known it would be like this, he would have simply prepared breakfast in his own yard. Why bother coming to the cafeteria and feeling uncomfortable? Now, he was in a state of restlessness.