Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1514: Chapter 1509: Human Tree (18)

...Ah?

”Are you serious?”

The suggestion from the mysterious Mr. An Ke clearly sparked a strong reaction.

Wait for the next one to crawl out to observe the situation? You really dare to think!

Under everyone’s gaze, even the usually composed Lady Ji Ning couldn’t help but frown in confirmation.

As for the graceful Luyi opposite, he was completely stunned.

”Of course not. If he really had this idea, there would have been no need to suggest saving people just now.”

Without waiting for Fu Qian to say anything, Mr. Li Sr. sighed and directly responded for him.

”Wait a minute, so you...”

The old man’s words were undoubtedly logical, but to Ji Ning and the others, it prompted many associations.

”Yes, I have considered that idea too.”

Facing Ji Ning, who was hesitating to speak, Mr. Li Sr. nodded and pointed in front of Luyi, his posture confident.

”Although it’s hard to believe this is the essence of that newborn, it definitely seems connected. The actions when it struggles out are indeed worth anticipating.”

”At least in my view, in the current situation, this is one of the few valuable clues.”

”However, after consulting Mr. An Ke’s opinion, he doesn’t seem too supportive either, so I just followed the majority.”

...

Director Li also thought this way...

Li He’s coherent narrative was not difficult to understand.

But the more it was like this, the more it was shocking to think about.

Aside from Ji Ning’s momentary silence, even Aike, who originally had no good feelings towards Luyi, was recalling the previous events, with his gaze flickering.

On one hand, naturally shocked that the esteemed former Academy Dean could think of such a cold-blooded plan in an instant.

On the other hand, if what was said was true, wouldn’t that mean—this guy saved Luyi’s life?

She couldn’t help but give Fu Qian a glance.

Even though he hadn’t expressed much opinion before, Director Li was very confident that he had the same thought and even subtly inquired about his opinion.

Without herself noticing, a communication had quietly been completed.

”An Ke, if you have any ideas, feel free to speak out without any concerns.”

Regarding Aike’s scrutiny, Fu Qian clearly showed no interest in explaining to her, and it seemed unnecessary as well.

Without giving Aike an opportunity to question, the next moment, Li He was already looking over here, directly indicating to speak freely.

As the team leader, he proactively helped to explain, naturally unwilling to use the precious time saved on trivial matters at this moment.

In a dire situation, time must be seized to find opportunities.

”Actually, saying that just now was mainly to let everyone know we still have a backup plan, no need to overly worry.”

With the senior’s sharp insight, Fu Qian naturally did not decline.

However, the first thing he did upon speaking was to clarify the nature of his previous statements, indicating he wasn’t meaninglessly wasting everyone’s emotions.

”As for other ideas, I do indeed have one, and it’s even related to the runaway Tree Infants.”

...

Backup plan... Is this guy really prepared to do that if there’s no other option?

The originally slightly eased atmosphere due to Mr. Li Sr.’s words, at that moment grew several degrees more tense.

Especially for Luyi, who originally sensed his life was at stake, suddenly felt the urge to distance himself from that guy.

Of course, the sad truth was he soon realized, even the two women who seemed kinder were unexpectedly thoughtful and did not object.

This is the significance of a backup plan.

As the source of the evil plan, Fu Qian naturally also noticed this change and was deeply gratified.

Although in most cases, it’s unnecessary, this thing is like the spare money sewn into underwear, always giving a slight sense of peace.

”The previous tests by the two Lords could be considered to have two conclusions: one, there is indeed something following each person, exerting adverse effects along the way. Two, it is so well-hidden that even the traps set cannot capture it.”

While reflecting, Fu Qian did not waste time and spoke quickly.

”And in Lord Luyi’s experience, the Tree Infants that should have existed yet showed no traces at all seem to share the same excellent concealment ability.”

Without waiting for a response, he directly pointed at the remnants on the ground.

”Considering it simply, it seems we cannot rule out they are actually the same thing, meaning that after the Tree Infants escaped, they transformed into some kind of tool.”

Tree Infants... Are you really going to call those things that?

Although he directly gave them form, Fu Qian’s bizarre wording still made Aike unable to help but mentally complain and verbally question.

”Indeed, it can’t be ruled out, but in the current situation, it seems like we really can’t find them, so what’s the point of your argument?”

...

Youngsters still lack patience!

Although interrupting was a bit impolite, Fu Qian didn’t fuss over it but rather expressed admiration to Li He and another steadier individual.

”Of course it has a point. If they are the same thing, then it means what’s tracking us is a real entity mixed of various glands, villi, serous membranes, and muscles.”

”They have shape, they have weight, just hidden from view.”

”And then...”

This momentum rising, for a moment, even Lord Aike’s tone was more tactful, though he still frowned at Fu Qian’s choice of words.

”Then considering they’re not abstract concepts, they can be hunted as cunning animals could, like baiting them.”

Although there are too many assumptions, there does seem to be a bit of logic to it...

After all, not just relying on brute strength, when faced with Fu Qian’s slightly erratic conclusion, Aike this time didn’t rush to refute, but instead looked at Mr. Li Sr.

”Simplifying the matter is indeed a way of thinking. You should know, earlier Ji Ning and I were wondering if there’s actually any tracking happening at all.”

The latter directly expressed support.

”However, this implies that thing is cunning and cautious. Do you have a way to lure it?”

”Yes.”

Fu Qian directly pointed to Luyi’s stomach, making the latter involuntarily tense up.

”From the behavioral patterns displayed earlier, they target our entities, but their ultimate erosion still requires realization through the mental level, which is also why the erosion weakened when Lady Ji Ning walked out of her body.”

”So if we think of the erosion as their sole purpose driven by whatever power behind, then could focused damage on the mental level possibly destroy their efforts as well?”

Fu Qian raised his finger, shifting it to Luyi’s head.

”The art of lure, either cater to their interests or attack what they must protect.”