Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1488: Chapter 1486: Ah Kai’s Opportunity

Pale, emaciated, covered in cracks.

Being called a miracle is justified.

Under Professor Ah Kai’s guidance, as Fu Qian attempted to manifest memories, a massive body slowly emerged from this ancient temple.

It was a one-to-one reproduction of the Decaying Dragon Huo.

And not just that, the imposing sight of the body almost swiftly became real, as if this long-deceased pure creature was returning to the world through this miracle.

But just as if.

Seeing the Benevolence Institute in such decline, and Professor Ah Kai being so sincere, Fu Qian simply exerted more effort to make the projection as effective as possible, hoping to help him gain something.

Though the appearance and aura were vivid and lifelike, even seemingly carrying a withering halo that automatically eroded everything around, it was ultimately still a projection with traces of power.

The once tightly shut eyes were due to being gravely injured and dying, while now the same posture was because it essentially had no consciousness.

But the scale was still sufficient.

After all, it was once a Second Phase being, and this trace of power was nothing to Fu Qian, but it was more than adequate for Brother Ah Kai, who deeply longed to witness the glory of miracle creatures.

In just a moment, Professor Ah Kai appeared aged several moments.

Yet even so, he still had no intention of taking any precautions.

With eyes glowing, motionless, even holding his breath, Professor Ah Kai’s attention was completely absorbed at that instant.

He didn’t want to miss any chance of personal experience, knowing it would only last for a fleeting moment.

A few breaths later, the Decaying Dragon before them began to wither, its gradually blurred body breaking apart, quietly fading into the Void.

It complemented the surrounding retro style perfectly, with a sense of returning to history.

It wasn’t that Fu Qian had reached his limit; it was the miracle that had reached its limit.

Professor Ah Kai’s previous actions had already lost effectiveness.

Even so, Fu Qian still didn’t rush to interrupt; instead, he stepped forward and sat down leaning against the chair back.

Professor Ah Kai might need some quiet time to digest.

...

”Thank you, Lady Nepheli.”

The younger generation certainly showed more courtesy, not leaving Fu Qian waiting too long. After a moment, Ah Kai took a deep breath, suppressing his boundless satisfaction, and first turned to Fu Qian to express gratitude.

”It’s no trouble. Did you gain anything?”

Indicating there was no need for politeness, Fu Qian, full of the practicality of a researcher, immediately inquired about the effectiveness.

Indeed, a Demigod is just a Demigod, completely unaffected.

It’s important to know that if the situation had continued for a while longer, it might have been difficult to control the impact on himself.

Though his mind was stirring, the other’s excessively composed response still triggered a strong reaction in Ah Kai.

But he didn’t waste time with unnecessary flattery; instead, he nodded seriously the next moment.

”I have considerable confidence that it was the living miracle we mentioned just now!”

”Oh?”

Faced with such a firm Brother Ah Kai, Fu Qian responded noncommittally, indicating for him to continue.

”If it were merely an image, making a judgment would be difficult, but Lady Nepheli’s perfect manifestation, even capable of bringing out traces of power... I smelled the scent of a miracle.”

A matter of smell?

While it seemed somewhat subjective, Fu Qian didn’t doubt this confidence too much.

Respecting professionals is a virtue.

So, the appearance of Huo might be due to some divine trait unintentionally entering the cheat code?

Strange, yet interesting.

Besides, Fu Qian wasn’t in a rush to debate the truth of this point; he was more curious about why there was a cheat code.

”Thanks again. Although there’s no immediate outcome, please believe it has significant meaning for me.”

”Even without a direct encounter, I no longer feel regret... If a projection can produce such an effect, the entity itself is beyond my current reach!”

Pondering over the matter, Professor Ah Kai, however, showed he was blunt, candidly admitting he wasn’t skilled enough yet stating a debt was owed even without tangible results.

”Should you need any help in the future, feel free to contact me. Most of the time, I’m relatively free...”

”Alright.”

Throughout, Fu Qian maintained his pragmatic approach, showing no sign of politeness.

”By the way.”

And just then, after a bit of self-deprecation, Ah Kai seemed to suddenly recall something.

”You mentioned before, this creature symbolizing withering is defined and protected in an extremely strict manner, are there certain symbols related to it?”

”These would be very useful for subsequent deducing; the nature of them, as precise as possible—”

”Fifty-nine.”

Almost as soon as the other finished speaking, Fu Qian directly blurted out a number.

...

Ah?

”It initially seems it only hides in the dreams of humans aged fifty-nine and above. Those who don’t fit the criteria can’t encounter it unless it appears voluntarily.”

Facing Professor Ah Kai’s face full of surprise, Fu Qian casually supplemented the details.

This is too specific, isn’t it...

Clearly, Fu Qian’s clue was more specific than Ah Kai had hoped.

In that moment, as he was just settling down, he was once again overwhelmed, unable to stay still.

”I hope you gain something.”

At this moment, Fu Qian didn’t wait for the other to say anything, directly got up and bid farewell.

Professor Ah Kai obviously seemed a bit impatient to start his new subject.

”I also suggest you work there.”

And just before leaving, Fu Qian casually pointed to a place beside him, offering another suggestion.

That was the spot where the Decaying Dragon had just perched...

Slightly puzzled, Ah Kai suddenly noticed the armrest on the chair where Fu Qian had sat earlier had been removed and placed aside, and the cut was showing peculiar decaying changes.

The traces of the withering effect would further help to experience the creature’s power...

Instantly understanding Demigod Fu’s meaning, Ah Kai eagerly followed the suggestion and stood there.

...

Is this adding more force to the path of ruin for the Benevolence Institute?

With a leisurely departure, Fu Qian, who hadn’t bothered to inquire about Lady Nepheli’s specific matters, merely glanced back once upon exiting the magnificent building.

Just like the invisible impact Huo left on the walls when fleeing earlier, though it seemed that its presence didn’t damage anything, the splendid hall wouldn’t remain splendid for long.

No matter what, this trip was considered quite fruitful.

The most direct point, next time there’s interaction with Lady Nepheli, he wouldn’t need to worry about having no topic to discuss.

Plus, according to the initially confirmed theory of miracle creatures, their appearance is both coincidental and inevitable.

Jianxin and Huo are likely not the only two unique phenomena.

For example, there’s one here.

Stopping in his tracks, Fu Qian looked at the figure leisurely sitting in front of his lab not far away, mobilizing his memory with effort.

What’s the name—Jia Keke?