Chapter 455

“Ah……”

Huh? As Leon stared at the cute pink tongue peeking out between two rows of pearly white teeth, he momentarily felt a bit dazed.

By rights, shouldn’t you have shared your journey of self-discovery and then used your own experiences to tell me that there are no useless anomalous items, only incompetent cleaners, so I shouldn’t look down on the Black Goat? Why did you suddenly open your mouth for no reason? “Nya! What’s with that expression?”

“You mean… you want me to stick my finger in and touch it?”

“Hmm!”

I see!

Leon nodded in sudden realization, then followed the Red-haired Bureau Director’s request, extending his finger to lightly tap her tongue—tongue which wriggled like a little snake and was as soft as leek leaves.

But nothing happened.

“?!”

What the heck are you doing?! I told you to feel the teeth! After catching Leon’s puzzled gaze, the Red-haired Bureau Director rolled her eyes irritably before slightly tilting her head, voluntarily biting down on the finger inside her mouth.

“Zzzz…”

Amidst the familiar noise, a series of information popped up one after another, unfolding rapidly before Leon’s eyes.

…

[Name: Second Dangshen (Guard, Activate, Conceal)]

[Appearance: A pure white and sturdy incisor, with enamel clean and glossy. Not only has it not been affected by decay, but there isn’t even a trace of wear.]

[Ability: Flesh Protection, Temporary Strengthening, Anomaly Immunity]

[Cost: Complete loss of the original tooth—not just physical flesh, but also the soul will retain the corresponding defect permanently.]

[Record: To ensure the safety of Anomalous Item No. 004 “Twelve Ant Colonies,” the Taurus Director of the Clearing Bureau took the lead, preparing to gather the secret arts of Taurus, Aquarius, Capricorn, and Sagittarius Palaces to jointly forge a set of defensive anomalous items.

This set of anomalous items is based on the “Anomaly Creation” secret art of the Aquarius Palace, strengthened by the “Anomaly Enhancement” secret art of the Sagittarius Palace for protective effects, supplemented by the “Anomaly Purification” trait of the Capricorn Palace, and fully completed through the “Anomaly Forging” secret art of the Taurus Palace.

After thirty-two days of effort, the four directors finally created thirty-two pieces of defensive anomalous items, named “Thirty-Two Yu,” held by Olivia, the director of the Clearing Bureau Virgo Branch, and has continued until now…

Note: This anomalous item is the second piece of the “Eight Meat Guards” specifically guarding the flesh among the “Thirty-Two Yu.”]

[Assessment: An extremely overpowered defensive anomalous item. Although its effect is very singular, after being enhanced by the Sagittarius secret art, under normal circumstances, it can withstand most attacks targeting the flesh.

If activated, while consuming significantly more resources, the defensive effect will skyrocket thanks to the Sagittarius secret art’s boost, and due to the disturbance immunity from the Capricorn secret art, this anomalous item’s defensive effect cannot be weakened by other anomalous items.]

[Taint Value: 3.2 (Inactive) (Whole Set) – 32 (Active) (Whole Set)]

…

[Name: Sixth Zhizhiyu (Guard, Activate, Conceal)]

[Appearance: A pure white and sturdy incisor…]

[Ability: Cognitive Enhancement…]

[…]

[Taint Value: …]

…

[Name: Tenth Xinghunyu (Guard, Activate, Conceal)]

[Appearance: A pure white and sturdy canine…]

[Ability: Soul Revival…]

[…]

[Taint Value: …]

What the heck?! Staring at the information about the anomalous items flashing across his vision, Leon couldn’t help but widen his eyes in shock, touching the back molar of the Red-haired Bureau Director and exclaiming:

“Are all 32 of your teeth… defensive anomalous items?”

Heh-heh, how about that? Surprised, huh?

Very satisfied with Leon’s shocked reaction, the Red-haired Bureau Director smirked and said:

“Mumble mumble…”

Tch, still holding onto the finger.

“Phew!”

Loosening her teeth and tilting her head back, she spat out Leon’s finger. The Red-haired Bureau Director then wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief before smiling and saying:

“This set of things may not have a number, but it’s no worse than the top thirty anomalous items. When it comes to defensive capabilities, it could easily rank in the top three.

No mistake, the entire content within 69 Book Bar is here!

At the time, to create this set, not only did the bureau spend a lot, but even the anomalous items I had saved were almost all handed over. But what we got in return was unparalleled defensive power.

When the [Thirty-Two Yu] are fully activated, I’m practically without any weaknesses. Even someone at the level of the Four Pillar Deities, at 70 Leon Points, wouldn’t be able to take me down with a surprise attack. They’d have to endure the attacks of [Lusha Blood Hair], fighting hard against me until I’m exhausted.”

“…”

The system’s evaluation wasn’t wrong; your set of anomalous items really isn’t ordinary…

Recalling the various protective effects he had touched, and following the Red-haired Bureau Director’s words, imagining the situation where those True Gods faced their own director, Leon couldn’t help but hiss, feeling despair on their behalf.

This set called [Thirty-Two Yu] is like thirty-two incredibly solid iron shells, paired with the director’s nearly seventy points of taint value. If fully defending, the director would truly be an iron king… an iron gate!

“Leon.”

Unaware that her definition wavered between amphibians and metal, noticing Leon’s thoughtful expression, the Red-haired Bureau Director gently reminded him:

“I’m telling you this because although the rank of anomalous items is important, what matters most are their abilities and characteristics. As long as your strength is strong enough and your Leon Points high enough, lower-tier anomalous items can still play an astonishing role in battles at the True God level.

Just like my set of [Thirty-Two Yu], although each individual item has low Leon Points and the whole set combined is only thirty-two points, they’re still tough enough in my hands to give all True Gods headaches.”

“Similarly, that stupid sheep, though only quasi-divine level, each part occupies one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Its own abilities are quite remarkable, and if used well, it’s actually not bad. That’s why I kept that stupid sheep around earlier.

Leon, when you reach sixty Leon Points in the future, the seven parts of that stupid sheep might also be able to achieve effects similar to the [Thirty-Two Yu]. So if you can collect them, you should try to do so.”

“…”

Understood…

Although the Red-haired Bureau Director spoke rather tactfully, Leon still understood the underlying meaning…

It’s not that the sheep isn’t good enough, but that the person using it isn’t good enough.

Despite having impressive combat records, his current taint value is too low, and the enemies he faces are too powerful. Therefore, the sheep-related anomalies, which have relatively low ranks but excellent abilities, can’t take effect on the target, hence failing to demonstrate their full potential.

And things like [Unjust Snake Contract] and [Scream Hand], because the materials themselves are at the True God level, can forcibly take effect on True God-level targets due to their high rank, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re better than the sheep set. At least for him now, he hasn’t reached the level to disdain the sheep parts yet.

Hmm… seems like I’ve been getting a bit arrogant recently.

Repeatedly warning himself to maintain his mindset and avoid pride and impatience, Leon took a deep breath and sincerely thanked her: “Thank you, Director. I’ll definitely remember these words… By the way, where is the sheep tail now?”

“It’s still on that female journalist’s butt.”

Pointing to the wine storage room diagonally opposite her office, the Red-haired Bureau Director smiled and said:

“I’m only good at killing demons, not making them obey me. If you want that anomalous item, you’ll have to negotiate with her butt yourself.”