Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1942: Chapter 1937: Jade Soul Master

Jade Soul... Master?

After some scheming, I’ve finally obtained a potentially crucial piece of information from Old Master Stoss.

It’s a relief, but isn’t this title a bit strange?

Fu Qian felt it wasn’t just his own impression; among the many listeners eager for secrets, more than one was dumbfounded.

”It does sound strange, but indeed, that’s what he calls himself.”

Fortunately, Lord Stoss was quite considerate, directly explaining before anyone could ask.

”As for his real name, he claims to have forgotten it long ago, so I didn’t insist.”

As the Night Watchman leader, is he really so easygoing?

Honestly, Old Master Stoss’s explanation seemed somewhat inconsistent with his usual style.

”Ordinary person?”

However, Fu Qian didn’t rush to question but tried to deduce a possibility based on this.

The reason was simple; he could claim to have been in this world for a short time, but Aike and the others were seasoned Transcendents.

If the Supernatural Realm truly had such an oddly named master, they likely wouldn’t be completely unaware.

”Not truly a Transcendent, but not ordinary in a way.”

And in the next moment, Stoss confirmed this guess, although his expression was slightly unusual as he spoke.

It turned out to be true; for Transcendents, there wouldn’t likely be such leniency, but for ordinary people, there might be, as the Night Watchmen are always quite accommodating in this aspect.

The speculation was confirmed, and Fu Qian became more curious about what made him not ordinary.

To be praised so highly by a Second Phase, he must excel in some aspect.

”It’s not an incredible secret. We agreed to talk on the way. Everyone, check your conditions first.”

However, Old Master didn’t forget important matters, suggesting that the returning team members try to address potential risks first.

...

”Judging by my own changes, the distortion level is equivalent to about ten hours outside.”

Under Stoss’s reminder, more than one person realized the urgent matter and hastily checked using various methods.

And Demigod Su had another good piece of news to deliver.

Clearly, she arrived at the conclusion through comparison and experience, and considering her consistently reliable performance, it had a reassuring effect.

”About right.”

Given that this statement could effectively prevent himself from performing laborious acts, Fu Qian was quite welcoming, casually indicating his support.

Of course, because of his distortion-immune constitution, he couldn’t verify it the way Su Gao did—but he had a simpler way.

The ruins of the Benevolence Institute were less sturdy now, even though one could still observe the sky from underground.

It was evident midnight was still some time away.

Moreover, since everyone wasn’t seriously affected, it seemed unnecessary for him to use the Return Edict for show.

”Indeed, the situation is not severe.”

And soon, the highest-ranking among the remaining three, the old master, reached the same conclusion.

”It’s a very peculiar state. Even without intervention, it should gradually recover; we should head out first.”

Nodding slightly, the old master gestured for a gradual approach and took the lead.

”Good.”

Under the credibility of Fu Qian and Su Gao, Ah Kai and others were already quite relaxed in their self-checks. With further verification from a Second Phase member, they had no objections and followed suit.

...

”That was right after I was promoted. To stabilize my state, I wandered for quite some time and during that process, I met the Jade Soul Master... Would you like to guess where that was?”

As the night deepened, the group ascended the steps, and Lord Stoss continued sharing past stories.

His spontaneous little question wasn’t directed at Fu Qian, but at everyone.

”A chapel of niche faith? Sounds like a name related to faith, but still odd, at least not mainstream.”

Aike was the first to respond, her tension easing considerably after the sudden crisis resolution.

To Fu Qian, her judgment seemed quite reasonable.

From the situation in Night Holy City, it was evident that the Night Watchmen officially did not interfere, but secretly they closely monitored faiths, especially considering their vigilance against ancient deities.

In this context, it’s understandable that as a senior Night Watchman, Aike would be familiar with various faiths.

But were there other possibilities?

Since Old Master asked in such a way, it sounded like a more interesting answer was expected.

”A philosophy class? A lecture?”

Seeing the atmosphere so harmonious, Fu Qian joined in the fun with a guess fitting the identity.

He had heard many mysterious titles in another world, though out of respect, he didn’t directly guess a success guru.

”You’re very close.”

And surprisingly, Old Master sighed softly.

”At first, I heard about an interesting gathering where a mysterious master taught the truths of life, attracting many seekers of faith. Out of curiosity, I participated.

”Honestly, although the place was narrow, I hadn’t seen so many people in a chapel for a long time.”

It turned out to be true... Also, the number difference wasn’t surprising at all.

Regarding what Stoss mentioned, Fu Qian just mused inwardly.

An intriguing counterintuitive fact was that in this world with Extraordinary Power, ordinary people’s enthusiasm for religion wasn’t even as high as where he grew up.

But thinking carefully, it was a very reasonable situation.

Previously mentioned, although there’s a society maintained by Night Watchmen’s force, sparing ordinary people from direct Supernatural Realm threats, mental impacts were unavoidable.

The ’God’ in faith, who should have been a remote object of supplication, has now become a being mortal humans could theoretically reach... Such a naturally demystifying combination presents a huge psychological test for any would-be convert.

So much so that Fu Qian thought early on that compared to faith, what the ordinary people of this world needed more was psychological counseling—a demand for true ”happiness class” service.

And it sounded like the Jade Soul Master actually played such a role.

”I was lucky, not only witnessing the attendance of a masked mysterious figure but also learning quite a lot.

”For instance, transcendence is merely a false allure to be rejected; one must clarify their mind and see their nature to become the True Self, and so on...”

At this moment, Lord Stoss continued his recollection.

”Although the content was hard to empathize with, interestingly, after listening, I attempted to follow up, discovering this mysterious figure also posed as a false identity at a nearby school.

”This discovery was so intriguing I sought an opportunity to visit them face-to-face.”