From Prisoner to Si Chen

"Gillen."

Parra suddenly called out.

"Teacher, please speak."

Ji Lan quickly raised his head and responded.

The teacher's eyes were deep and he said solemnly:

"As my student, I hope you can inherit my best alchemy. But you are not proficient in mysticism and alchemy. You can even be said to be a layman."

"Sorry, teacher." Ji Lan was a little embarrassed.

"Before you study with me, you should lay a solid foundation in this area, otherwise you will not be able to understand some of what I say."

Parra ordered.

"Occultism and alchemy are big subjects. Ordinary people can't study them thoroughly in a lifetime, so you may not be able to master a solid foundation even if you know it for a while."

"And I don't have much time. I can't wait."

"Sorry...teacher."

Listening to the old man's deep voice, Gilan apologized again, with a heavier tone.

Parra slowly took out a black film reel from her body and handed it over to Gilan's surprised eyes.

"Take it to watch a movie."

"This is..." Jilan took it and looked down.

I saw a familiar label on the surface of the film reel, with the film's name written on it in black cursive letters:

"Silver Vase"

"This is a movie about alchemy, which is enough to give you a solid foundation of related knowledge."

Parra explained.

Ji Lan raised his eyebrows, quite surprised.

"The protagonist of the film is named McCalla Melasquez, who was active in the early twelfth century and was a legendary alchemist... He ascended in later generations and became one of the apostles of September Sichen's 'Ms. Snow' 'Lady Silver Bottle'."

Parra continued.

"You can find a way to learn occult knowledge from Mrs. McCullar in the film, especially knowledge related to alchemy, which will benefit you a lot."

"But, teacher..."

Jilan frowned slightly.

"Didn't you say that real film is only suitable for viewing by level 1 to level 3 mystics, and those who have been around for a long time will be excluded and cannot stay for too long?"

When I first came into contact with Ms. Crow, because she was a long-term person and could not stay in the film for too long, I entrusted Gillan to assist the recording team in the "Long Lens Day" to explore the "Human Will" series of films. secret.

"That's right." Parra nodded. "But there is also an unspoken rule hidden in it, which allows Kuze people to fully experience the plot of the film."

"Similar to the unspoken rules of 'Montage Day' and 'Long Shot Day'?"

Gillan asked.

Parra denied it.

"No, it is even more secret than these two unspoken rules. Only a very few people know about it, and a certain price has to be paid."

As he spoke, he changed the topic and asked:

"Gilan, do you know the origin of the real film?"

"I don't know." Gilan shook his head. "I only know that they originated from 'director' Yue Sichen."

"Yeah." Parra raised her eyes and looked into the void, her eyes far away. "This is the secret history blocked by the empire. In fact, the birth of real film was not long ago, on February 28, 1917, 10 years ago."

"That night, a meteor fell from the sky, and the real film rained down with meteor fragments and scattered all over the world."

"The event is also known as 'The Day of Exposure.'"

"Shortly after the 'Day of Exposure', the Empire issued an 'Art Order' and classified movies as contraband. The biggest reason is this."

Parra withdrew her gaze, looked at Jilan, and said in a deep voice:

"Although the real film originated from 'director' Yue Sichen, there are so many of them, and the mysterious power contained in each film is close to a miracle... This is not only the function of God, but also needs to be maintained by apostles. "

"Did you notice that when the real film is about to end, there is a loud noise?"

Ji Lan was startled, then nodded.

"Yes, teacher...air raid sirens, and bells."

"That is actually a manifestation of the rules of the film. Behind it, it is the apostle of the 'director' who maintains it at all times."

Paradao.

"His name is Hera Nibal, 'Assistant Recorder.'"

Hearing this, Ji Lan felt it sounded familiar.

He thought for a moment and then remembered that this person's name seemed to be on the rolling list of behind-the-scenes personnel after every film.

Gilan told his teacher Parra about this discovery, and the latter hummed and said:

"Yes, the three people on the behind-the-scenes staff list, the 'director', 'chief photographer' and 'recording assistant' are all apostles of 'director' Yue Sichen."

"Among them, the most widespread rumors are about the 'Acoustic Assistant', saying that he has long since fallen... In fact, he has not fallen, but has merged with the real film."

"Integrated into one?!" Ji Lan was quite surprised.

"Not bad." Parra said. "The 'recording assistant' has become a rule of the film and exists in every film. At the same time, it is equivalent to being trapped in it forever and unable to return to the world."

After hearing what the teacher said, Gilan couldn't help but think of another "director"'s apostle, the "Queen Actor" Mr. A.

Mr. A's situation is similar. He is also trapped in the real film and cannot return to the earth.

The two apostles seem to be tied to the real film to maintain the operation of the film world.

"Why would the 'recording assistant' do this?"

Gillan asked in confusion.

"I don't know." However, the teacher Parra didn't know the answer and just shook his head. "But it seems that only in this way can every real film have the miraculous power to put the viewer into it and experience everything that has been captured in the past."

"And this is exactly what I call the key to the unspoken rules."

"You mean... the 'recording assistant' Hera Nibal hidden in the real film?"

Gillan asked.

Parra nodded.

"Well, as long as you find Him in the film and give him a 'bribe', you can extend the time Kuze lives in the film."

"Can it still be like this?!" Ji Lan was quite surprised.

"This information is quite precious, please listen carefully."

Parra gave an instruction.

"Before watching the movie, you must prepare three times the normal usage of mercury batteries, 100 gold coins, and a special dessert..."

"This kind of dessert requires fresh hawthorns skewered on bamboo skewers, dipped in sugar water, dried and cooled... The 'recording assistant' especially likes it."

While listening, Ji Lan felt strange.

Why does the dessert described by the teacher look so much like "candied haws"?

He thought about it again and guessed something.

As a senior time traveler, it is not surprising that the "director" knows how to make candied haws on a stick... and the "recording assistant", as his apostle, has probably eaten it.

Maybe that’s why you fell in love with this dessert.

"Teacher, how do I find Him?"

Gillan asked curiously.

Parra's eyes were deep and she slowed down her speech:

"When you watch the movie for the first time, you don't need to enter. Just empty the film until the end. When you hear a loud noise, insert a mercury battery with 3 times the normal amount and applaud the curtain... After that, you can see Him."

"Take this opportunity to 'bribe' and offer to extend your stay. Then the next time you watch the movie, even if you are a long-timer, you can fully experience the story of the movie."

"I understand, teacher."

Gillan said seriously.

Parra hummed.

"Gillen, you want to learn occult knowledge from Mrs. McCullar in the film. This is not easy, but it can also be regarded as a test for you."

"This real film of "The Silver Vase" is given to you. Watch it carefully and try to master the basics of alchemy as soon as possible."

"When you're ready, come back to me."

"Yes, teacher." Jilan said respectfully.

Parra looked at her watch, then stood up.

"It's getting late, I should go..."

"I'll see you off, teacher."

Gillan also stood up.

Parra smiled slightly and did not refuse.

So, the two of them walked out of the apartment slowly, one behind the other. Ji Lan stood on the street outside the courtyard gate, watching the white-haired old man get into the car until he disappeared at the end of the street.

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The next morning.

Jilan got up early and called the cook Paula and asked her to buy some hawthorns and come back to make "candied haws".

Although it's January now, it's not the August or September season when hawthorns are ripe, so you can't buy fresh hawthorns. But as long as you are willing to spend more money, you can still purchase some frozen products in the business district of East and West Muse.

After explaining the production process in detail, the cook nodded repeatedly, indicating that she had remembered it.

But she was confused and didn't understand why the young man wanted to eat such a "weird" dessert. But after thinking about it, the cook still did as she was told.

Jilan also took the opportunity to go out and went to the Triumph Building.

The new home is not far from the building, it only takes more than ten minutes by car.

After Gilan arrived at the Triumph Building, he went straight to the 75th floor and used his remaining merit to exchange for more than a dozen mercury batteries at once.

Then he returned to his residence carrying a bag of gold coins.

When I returned to the apartment, there were four more cars at the door, three gray and one black.

Among them, the black one belongs to secretary Lenis, and the other three gray ones are the "Heavy Cavalry" bulletproof vehicles officially issued to him.

As soon as Gilan entered the courtyard, Lenis led four tall and strong men in black clothes.

"Sir, four elites sent by the military have arrived. Please give us your instructions."

Lenis adjusted her glasses and said respectfully to Gillan.

Gilan glanced at the four bodyguards and nodded.

"You guys should stay in the apartment first. There are some empty rooms on the second floor. If you have any needs, you can ask the butler Charles and he will try his best to satisfy you."

"Yes, sir."

The four strong men responded in unison, and with a snap, they made another cross salute to Ji Lan.

Afterwards, Gillan led his secretary into the apartment and sat down in the living room.

"Sir, the investigation you asked me to investigate has come to fruition."

Lenis poured a cup of tea for Gillan with her own hands, and then spoke in a low voice.

"Ms. Fra Lotito, the youngest daughter of Propaganda Minister Mr. Stavin, joined an occult interest club in the college a few months ago."

"There were four people who were close to her, two men and two women, named Zelens, Homa, Salena and Beili."

"After investigation by the committee, it was found that this small team of five people all belong to the first-level mystics. Moreover, they seem to be studying something secretly."

"Well, I understand."

Ji Lan took a sip of tea and nodded.

He smiled and looked at the female secretary.

"Thank you for your hard work. You did a good job."

"Thank you for the compliment, sir." Lenis lowered her head and said.

"Let's have lunch together here."

Gillan Road.

"Exactly. You probably haven't had dessert after the meal, so you can try it."

"Hmm?" Lanis was a little surprised, with a curious look in her eyes. "Okay, sir."