Chapter 85

There are many types of lotus flowers.

The most ordinary type of seed is only used to alter the environment for the grand formation.

A single flower doesn't have much effect, but when their number reaches a certain threshold, they will form a domain unique to Randy.

Next are the intermediate seeds, which can absorb people's emotions and bloom to produce faith power. These are the type used in Beverley's home.

Following are the advanced energy-absorbing seeds, which have no special properties. For instance, with faith monsters like the child abuser, Randy can use advanced energy-absorbing seeds if he isn't interested in their abilities.

The blooming lotus only yields pure energy, which can be faith power or life force, depending on the material used.

Moreover, as long as the material maintains life force, it can be repeatedly used.

Finally, there are the advanced supernatural seeds.

If there is a suitable material, the supernatural seed can be planted directly and allowed to mature with nourishment. The abilities of the resulting flower are random and uncontrollable.

For instance, the flower of the rat-man bloomed so quickly because it had acquired a lot of energy before its death. This energy was not immediately digested, making it perfect for accelerating the lotus's maturation.

Any seed that passes through Randy's hands will act like a starving ghost, devouring flesh and blood with frenzied intensity!

If there is no material, there is another method.

That is to let entities like Carrie and the current Pennywise cultivate the supernatural seeds.

Once the seeds are significantly influenced, they can be planted, and with nourishment, they will mature. The abilities of the resulting supernatural lotus are unpredictable.

Additionally, Randy can even cause his own body to bloom.

By splitting off a type of supernatural ability from his body to form a lotus, he can graft this ability onto others, provided they can endure it; otherwise, the supernatural lotus will absorb the energy back.

Furthermore, Randy can also split off life lotus flowers to provide others with life force or faith power.

His blood can also significantly enhance effectiveness. The tea he gave Beverley would, after she wakes up, be enough to push her physical functions to their peak.

Randy is currently like a moving human blood bag.

In the world of immortality, he could be called a Lotus Demon or a Lotus Fairy, but in this world, anyone who sees him would probably call him: Lotus Ancestor or Benevolent Celestial.

Randy carefully sensed the abilities within his body.

He then slowly deduced the upper limits of this memory-altering ability.

With even a bit of faith power, altering memories could achieve brainwashing effects.

However, brainwashing cannot be used on followers, as it would make the faith obtained soulless.

By subtly influencing and fading some memories while deeply embedding others, it has no significant impact.

Over time, this can achieve the effect of mental branding.

Randy could now use it on Beverley.

Randy said, "You should leave now, Pennywise."

Beverley and the others have a keen sense of the clown; its presence here would cause Beverley to have restless sleep.

"Understood, understood."

Noting that Randy's aura had increased, Pennywise became even more docile, more so than the corgi next door.

Pennywise had seen its share of storms; it was an old monster of several centuries, even joking and laughing with genuine Native American chiefs!

Its kind would either increase strength by eating, spreading fear, or gaining attention from like-minded perverts. None were like Randy, who was on a completely different level.

"Also, remember your mission? Handle the leftover traces from before. Whether it's the clown or Mr. Swirl, they are just different identities of the same person."

Randy walked to the car to retrieve the mask left by Mr. Swirl and a pile of balloons used by Pennywise.

The scapegoats went from Pennywise to Mr. Swirl, and now it's the turn of the child abuser John.

And he would be the last one. Under Randy's guidance, he would soon be dealt with by Beverley.

"Don't worry, I'll leave plenty of my traces."

Pennywise, now adept, took the props and vanished immediately.

After it left, Randy began tidying up Beverley's home.

Photos, Carl's personal items, and other meaningful objects were all cleared away by Randy.

Once everything was sorted, Randy returned to Beverley's room.

She was now in a deep sleep, her furrowed brow had relaxed.

Randy extended his hand and pressed it on her forehead.

The memory-altering ability has a basic feature: it allows reading someone's memories when they are completely defenseless.

Randy now read Beverley's memories. It wasn't possible to understand every detail, just like watching a brief life summary. He could only view the significant events in Beverley's life.

Randy deleted the pleasant memories from Beverley's mind as much as possible, including important people in her life. He faded those memories, while retaining as much of the painful ones as possible.

Finally, he deepened the impression of himself.

When she wakes up, she will definitely be much more docile, and at least won't repeatedly reject Randy's goodwill as she did today.

After handling everything, Randy checked his phone for messages from Chris.

The whole school knew Tommy was missing and that he disappeared on the way to find Carrie. Carrie's ominous label was further confirmed.

Chris sent a series of messages expressing loyalty.

Regarding Randy eliminating Tommy, she had no fear, only fanaticism!

There was a sense that although she couldn't do it, her boss could. She had chosen the right boss and had become a big shot by association.

Moreover, Tommy's disappearance had affected Susie's allegiance.

Susie had become hostile towards Carrie, and during class, she moved back to sit next to Chris, showing gestures of seeking peace.

The two decided to make it impossible for Carrie to stay in school.

Susie planned to throw acid on Carrie to disfigure her, but Chris thought it too extreme and planned to throw pig's blood instead.

Chris had a fondness for throwing pig's blood, as seen in the movie.

Randy didn't express any opinions and let them handle it as they wished.

By noon, Randy called them using Beverley's phone.

The call was answered, and an excited voice came through.

"Beverley?"

"No, it's Randy. Mr. Li, hello. Beverley is a bit tired. She asked me to wake her up at noon, but I've tried calling a few times without success. Maybe let her come over in the evening instead."

"Okay, okay, no problem. Just leave it to us. She's really had it hard."

Mr. Li, being the softest, was immediately sympathetic and agreed to everything, even offering to come help.

"By the way, what's her home address? Should I go over now to take care of her?"

"No need, no need. I can manage alone, and it wouldn't be appropriate for you to wake her up if you came."

"Alright then."

Mr. Li could only reluctantly agree but soon realized something was off.

"You and Beverley are...?"

"Oh, I'm helping to look after the house next door. She's been very kind to me, so I thought I should repay her."

Hearing this, Mr. Li felt relieved and said some words of appreciation before reluctantly hanging up the phone.