Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1501: Chapter 1496: Human Plant (5)

”You seem to be really familiar with this place?”

Under the ”inadvertent” stimulation, the Demigod Aike almost followed right behind, observing the surroundings.

Not wasting this enthusiasm, she soon seemed to have gained some insight, scrutinizing Fu Qian’s search route and asked.

”So you think I was lying just now?”

Without stopping his footsteps, Fu Qian weaved through the complex corridors without any hesitation, casually asking.

Deceit, as a form of communication technique, is never elegant.

The familiarity just mentioned earlier was, of course, not a lie meant to embellish the atmosphere.

From the first moment he saw this Em House Palace, Fu Qian was pondering the source of that slight sense of familiarity, and at this moment he was almost able to confirm it—the place hiding the Bronze Headband.

Indeed, the reward obtained from the wealthy lady Cecilia Gatesby in the real world, the scene he entered after placing the Bronze Lady on his head, was akin to a dream.

Those numerous headless limbs also knelt in an ancient court.

Even the outfits on those limbs were of the same nature as those worn by Demigod Aike beside him.

The headband suspected to contain the will of the Ji Family Ancestor is actually related to the legendary court of Larea?

If the place is real, could the scenes witnessed within have actually happened?

It seems there should be an opportunity to study whether there was ever an ancestor in the history of the Larea Royal Family with a seemingly ”exceptionally developed” mind.

”Yes, I indeed don’t quite believe it.”

As Fu Qian pondered new academic topics, Aike’s somewhat decisive response was also heard.

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”Not only was the appearance abrupt, but even the state was quite suspicious. From the first moment I discovered you, I suspected whether you were in the same situation as I am.”

Without seeming to care about the psychological comfort of a temporary ally, Aike explained her reasons directly, not waiting for Fu Qian to answer.

”Of course, I must admit, you are increasingly proving your honesty, which I think is a good development.”

”Thank you for the recognition.”

Without interrupting his actions, Fu Qian also listened earnestly and quickly offered polite thanks upon receiving recognition from the Night Watcher Demigod.

”Actually, I’m not that familiar, it’s just that I seemed to have been here once under very special circumstances... Additionally, the development of our actions doesn’t seem very optimistic.”

He finally stopped.

Having traversed continuously and upwards, the two stood in the most magnificent hall and potentially the best spot for viewing inside the building.

Standing at the edge and looking outward, Fu Qian even discovered what seemed to be the corridor where hundreds of people once knelt—unfortunately, what was previously crowded was now only empty and desolate.

”What do you mean?”

Standing simultaneously and even following Fu Qian to peer downwards, Aike asked without any fluctuation in her tone.

”Firstly, as you mentioned, there has been no sign of activity from entry till now; this place seems like a completely abandoned court.”

Fu Qian also appeared calm and professional, quickly analyzing the current situation.

”Secondly, I chose a route intentionally covering different directions and heights. Unfortunately, the crying remains vague, with no change in perception; trying to locate the source seems increasingly unfeasible. Do you have a differing view?”

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”At present, it seems almost impossible to ascertain that the crying emanates from something specific.”

After a brief silence, Aike finally commented on Fu Qian’s statement.

She even used ”something” instead of ”a baby,” with pessimism evident in her words.

”The first time I appeared here, I also conducted a similar search. Although not as in-depth as you, my conclusions were quite similar.”

While recounting her exploration experience, Demigod Aike seemed to want to offer some explanation for her previous silent following.

”The reason I didn’t intervene in the route was also to see if you might have some alternative ideas. Do you have any other discoveries?”

”Yes, I do.”

Without questioning the opposing statement, Fu Qian gestured at his head.

”Although I haven’t found the source, the sound is getting increasingly louder in my consciousness. It hasn’t shown more peculiarities yet, but I’m worried whether this sound could possess a transcendent nature.”

”For instance, exhibiting some excessively intense reaction at a certain critical point.”

”Your intuition... is quite keen.”

Apparently not expecting Fu Qian to have additional findings, Aike nodded slightly, subtly expressing her praise.

”I also discovered this after searching for a while; my intuition told me it was a rather dangerous accumulation.”

”In fact, this is also why I later chose to leave. Once outside the building range, this accumulation quickly became inconspicuous. How about your feelings?”

”I’m not as pessimistic.”

Feeling that his opinions were increasingly being valued, Fu Qian’s gaze turned even sharper.

”The transcendent realm isn’t necessarily bad. Perhaps if we wait here, once the sound gets loud enough, that royal newborn might appear before us on its own.”

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”Are you serious?”

The power of open-mindedness was revealed at this moment.

Even the mighty Demigod Aike hadn’t managed her expression, her features froze as she looked over.

”Of course, it might not be usable now, but at least to me, this should be a priority consideration before trying to pass through poison mist by transformation.”

However, Fu Qian’s gentle yet firm tone made it hard to determine whether he truly believed this or was joking.

”Then perhaps, for safety’s sake, shouldn’t we try things one by one?”

Although Aike’s shock was fleeting, upon regaining composure she seemed a bit dissatisfied with her reaction, squinting her eyes temporarily to really ponder along Fu Qian’s line of thinking.

”Of course, if by then my condition isn’t too compromised, I’ll still go first.”

However, his unwavering response left her silent once more, pausing before continuing with her question.

”So, before that moment comes, what is your plan?”

The question already carried an implicit test, but the word ’nervousness’ wasn’t in Fu Qian’s dictionary.

”This place is indeed vast; trying to search every corner would be highly time-consuming, and even then the significance is doubtful...”

”So, I have a straightforward idea. Based on your understanding here, where do you think a nursery room would normally be?”

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”Then we might need to move quickly; their daily living quarters are somewhat far from here.”

Perhaps due to successive breaches of expression management, Aike surprisingly didn’t show doubt towards Fu Qian’s overly fearless, daring plan.

After silently observing Fu Qian for a few breaths and finding no hesitation, this time she actually marched ahead.