Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1029: Chapter 1027 Luanzang Gang Chapter 1029: Chapter 1027 Luanzang Gang “Thank you for explaining, so the reason for your earlier actions was to cover up for Yasui Tokiyuki, potentially leaving traces on him?”

After Xiumeng’s explanation, the atmosphere had significantly relaxed for a moment, and Li Weixuan beside him nodded slightly.

“However, to tell the truth, the item you took out earlier seemed rather evil. Is it actually related to Emperor Yasui?”

Meanwhile, he did not hide his confusion and seemed to hope for further explanation.

As the head of the Academy, Li Weixuan had already sensed something unusual was happening today. Although he had chosen to cooperate after some consideration, the developments made him want to secure a more detailed explanation for everyone at the Academy.

“To be honest, that item is truly unrelated to Yasui Tokiyuki. It was merely disturbed by some of his actions.”

Xiumeng hesitated slightly, clearly agreeing to Li Weixuan’s request.

“Otherwise, he would not have died today.”

He commented on Emperor Yasui plainly but firmly, then took out the metal cylinder he had used on ears earlier and placed it on the table in front of him.

“This object signifies an extremely dangerous entity. Although it has long been deceased, and not even the slightest residue exists in the real world, we have never ceased our surveillance of it.”

“Recently, it exhibited an anomaly, but the measures we had prepared proved completely ineffective.”

“After discovering this, we exerted considerable effort to find the reason. Just as we pinpointed the trail to Ye Island, we also received a report submitted from there.”

Xiumeng sighed deeply.

“After some investigation, we uncovered the misconduct of Yasui Tokiyuki and confirmed it was likely the cause.”

“But this is where it gets strange. The disturbance caused by Yasui Tokiyuki’s actions is almost purely accidental, hard to imagine being preemptively guarded against, yet he somehow managed to do just that.”

“The implications behind this are, in a sense, more severe than Yasui Tokiyuki’s actions.”

That was indeed the case.

Though some aspects were vague, most people understood Xiumeng’s point.

An exposure risk, utterly unrelated in initial intent, being aptly and covertly resolved—it made people inevitably worry about being watched by hidden eyes.

At the same time, this also meant that the Night Watchman’s arrangements to guard against that dangerous entity could fail at any time.

Not knowing exactly what Yasui Tokiyuki had done, but if he was already dead, it was no wonder the Night Watchman was more concerned about this matter.

For a moment, the remnants of resentment towards Xiumeng’s earlier impolite probing had entirely evaporated.

“The ears originate from a contaminated corpse.”

Xiumeng continued to toy with the metal cylinder in his hand as he explained.

“From our experience, any contact with that dangerous entity, in any form, inevitably leaves a mark, eliciting a different reaction when faced with such contaminants again.”

“Of course, the fact has proven that everyone is clean… Any other questions?”

Xiumeng scanned the crowd, his gaze finally resting on Fu Qian.

Fu Qian remained undisturbed and showed no sign of guilt.

A demigod who had ascended somewhat abruptly drew attention naturally; as long as one walks a straight path, there is nothing to fear.

“Mr. Xiumeng just mentioned that the residue of that dangerous entity isn’t present in the real world, so where is it?”

The next moment, he treated Xiumeng’s scrutiny as part of the Q&A session, straightforwardly asking his pressing question.

“Since there are contaminated corpses, I presume there’s still a way to interact; is it through the Mental World?”

You nod out of courtesy, and he really asks? And on such a sensitive topic, too…

Fu Qian’s remarks made him the center of attention, while some tutors already showed signs of dismay.

I don’t want to know more bizarre knowledge!

“Admirable indeed, Professor Fu, your thirst for knowledge is commendable.”

Xiumeng didn’t seem too bothered; he paused for a moment and then laughed heartily.

“But, unfortunately, I really cannot answer that question. I can only tell you that it’s a very dangerous place. Existences like this are more than one, and without walking among them personally, one can’t imagine what might be hidden there… it’s best to avoid any contact, of course, and we prohibit any such interaction.”

His last statement, calm yet firm, translated to a watchful warning, don’t court death.

“I understand, thank you for the explanation.”

Fu Qian earnestly expressed his gratitude.

The answer appeared uninformative, but two key points stirred his curiosity.

An unreal world, an unknowable concealment.

That hidden entity, could it be the one called Liliyana, who prevents the storehouse from conscripting workers?

And after swallowing that earring, had he inadvertently touched upon a unique place?

Could this be the Luanzang Gang-like existence that Old Master Xiumeng mentioned?

As no one else raised questions, Li Weixuan promptly concluded the meeting and let the tutors leave.

…

“Sorry, I am obliged to do this.”

After most people had left, Xiumeng came down and causally greeted Cass.

As the leader of the investigation team, it was wise of him not to leave.

“With something completely uncontrollable, there’s no need to apologize.”

Cass laughed heartily.

“In fact, your explanation today even helped me clarify some things, quite an unexpected gain.”

He was referring to the strange events that had happened to the Kamakura Family.

Although the problem was resolved at the cost of the Kamakura Family’s loss of their Extraordinary Power, the investigation team had never really understood the cause.

According to what Xiumeng said, not long ago, Yasui Tokiyuki did something that had a wide-reaching impact.

Could it be that the Kamakura Family was also twisted by this influence, leading the Divine Beings to deem them no longer devout?

If that was the case, did Yun, who treated the Kamakura, know or not know about this?

Cass glanced thoughtfully at Fu Qian but didn’t suspect his connection with what Xiumeng mentioned.

Setting aside any motives, the test earlier had already cleared him of any suspicion.

“Nearly everyone on the list is here, except for a student who went home halfway. Should I call her back?”

At this point, Brother Yuan Fang finally stepped forward.

“Forget it, the related probability is really small, and I don’t have much time.”

Xiumeng shook his head.

“Let me think, did Yin Hehong give you a quite long list?”

Cass heard and chuckled oddly.

“Yes.”

Xiumeng sighed.

“And clearly, some people on it are not easy to find.”