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Chapter 1625 - 1620: Lingering Power · Oct 14, 2026

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1601 Chapter 1599 - 1594: Workshop (31) 2026-10-14
1602 Chapter 1600 - 1595: Workshop (Final) 2026-10-14
1603 Chapter 1601 - 1596: The Dark Sage 2026-10-14
1604 Chapter 1602 - 1597: A Small Gift 2026-10-14
1605 Chapter 1603 - 1598: Noon Meeting 2026-10-14
1606 Chapter 1604 - 1599: Deserved to Die 2026-10-14
1607 Chapter 1605 - 1600: Win-Win 2026-10-14
1608 Chapter 1606 - 1601: Please Enlighten Me 2026-10-14
1609 Chapter 1607 - 1602: One Sword 2026-10-14
1610 Chapter 1608 - 1603: Shadows Across Dimensions 2026-10-14
1611 Chapter 1609 - 1604: Rewards for Merit, Punishments for Faults 2026-10-14
1612 Chapter 1610 - 1605: Lost Souls’ Dwelling 2026-10-14
1613 Chapter 1611 - 1606: Netherworld River Severed (Part 1) 2026-10-14
1614 Chapter 1612 - 1607: Netherworld Severed Flow (Part 2) 2026-10-14
1615 Chapter 1613 - 1608: Netherworld Severed Stream (Part 3) 2026-10-14
1616 Chapter 1614 - 1609: Netherworld River Severed (Part 4) 2026-10-14
1617 Chapter 1615 - 1610: Netherworld Disrupted (5) 2026-10-14
1618 Chapter 1616 - 1611: Netherworld Severed Flow (6) 2026-10-14
1619 Chapter 1617 - 1612: Netherworld Severed (7) 2026-10-14
1620 Chapter 1618 - 1613: Netherworld Severed Current (8) 2026-10-14
1621 Chapter 1619 - 1614: Netherworld Severed Flow (9) 2026-10-14
1622 Chapter 1620 - 1615: Netherworld Cutoff (10) 2026-10-14
1623 Chapter 1621 - 1616: Netherworld Disrupted (End) 2026-10-14
1624 Chapter 1622 - 1617: Favor 2026-10-14
1625 Chapter 1623 - 1618: Kaldora in the Jar 2026-10-14
1626 Chapter 1624 - 1619: Return Once More 2026-10-14
1627 Chapter 1625 - 1620: Lingering Power 2026-10-14
1628 Chapter 1626 - 1621: The Calamity of Dissolution 2026-10-14
1629 Chapter 1627 - 1622: Normal Abnormality 2026-10-14
1630 Chapter 1628 - 1623: Fate in Your Hands 2026-10-14
1631 Chapter 1629 - 1624: Midnight Cursed Doll 2026-10-14
1632 Chapter 1630 - 1625: Control and Unforeseen Events 2026-10-14
1633 Chapter 1631 - 1626: Out of Reach 2026-10-14
1634 Chapter 1632 - 1627: Dispelling Aura 2026-10-14
1635 Chapter 1633 - 1628: The Fifth Person 2026-10-14
1636 Chapter 1634 - 1629: The Unseen Tragedy 2026-10-14
1637 Chapter 1635 - 1630: The Severed Head Raised 2026-10-14
1638 Chapter 1636 - 1631: Not Polite Enough 2026-10-14
1639 Chapter 1637 - 1632: Forms of Repayment 2026-10-14
1640 Chapter 1638 - 1633: The Fate of Tools 2026-10-14
1641 Chapter 1639 - 1634: Notification 2026-10-14
1642 Chapter 1640 - 1635: Volcano Rescue 2026-10-14
1643 Chapter 1641 - 1636: Unqualified Gatekeeper 2026-10-14
1644 Chapter 1642 - 1637: Invisible Palace 2026-10-14
1645 Chapter 1643 - 1638: Exploding Blades from Within 2026-10-14
1646 Chapter 1644 - 1639: Minus One 2026-10-14
1647 Chapter 1645 - 1640: Curses and Mathematics 2026-10-14
1648 Chapter 1646 - 1641: Blood Falls Long Steps 2026-10-14
1649 Chapter 1647 - 1642: The Plight of the Desperate Troops 2026-10-14
1650 Chapter 1648 - 1643: Open for Business on the Spot 2026-10-14

Chapter 1625: Chapter 1620: Lingering Power

”What do you want to know?”

Once again, reality proved that Fu Qian’s choice was the right one.

Faced with a highly threatening answer, Brother Strong, driven by a survival instinct, adjusted his emotions in just a few seconds and expressed his willingness to cooperate.

”You can ask anything, but I can’t guarantee I can answer everything.”

As he spoke, he even voluntarily moved away from the door that served as an escape route and approached Fu Qian to demonstrate his sincerity.

”What I can guarantee is that I will answer everything I know.”

He even spread his hands to show that he wasn’t hiding any weapons.

”Because I’m well aware of the situation, and there’s no room for struggle against those who can wait for me in advance.”

Finishing his words earnestly, this over-two-meter-tall strongman sat upright, like a prisoner waiting for a verdict.

”Sounds sincerely committed.”

Fu Qian, being stared at by those earnest eyes, didn’t overdo his stance, even clapping his hands a few times.

Honesty is the foundation of communication.

The stance displayed so perfectly by this person was not merely a plea but an attempt to establish a higher dialogue position, one on which mutual promises could be based.

And in such cases, responding is a courtesy.

While speaking, Fu Qian even measured the distance between them with his eyes.

Although Brother Strong was far from the door, he didn’t sit at the most convenient spot for communication either, leaving room for maneuvering.

This was undoubtedly also a manifestation of his survival instinct.

”I knew I was right... Something is about to happen.”

Realizing a fragile understanding was vaguely reached, Brother Strong visibly breathed a sigh of relief and mused.

”Oh, why?”

Fu Qian blinked and smoothly followed up.

”Because things have been unnaturally peaceful for a while now.”

...

No wonder they say big guys are wise.

Faced with Brother Strong’s refreshingly unique logic, even Fu Qian couldn’t help but admire him.

”So how should I address you?”

But this time, he didn’t cooperate so readily, opting instead for the conventional query logic and asking for a name first.

”Hao Ke.”

Brother Strong obviously had no issue with this, introducing himself quickly and correctly, showing no intention of counter-questioning.

”Good name.”

Although they had crossed paths before, even during the omen awaiting scene where important instructions were given, names had not been exchanged with Brother Strong until now.

This name, paired with his physique, honestly created quite an impression.

”So where does this recent peace in Xi Yuan manifest?”

However, Fu Qian didn’t enjoy critiquing such matters and, after a polite compliment, smoothly steered the conversation back.

”It’s not just recent; even before the Night Watchman updated Xi Yuan’s personnel configuration, it’s been peaceful for more than a day.”

True to his word, Brother Hao Ke immediately displayed his cooperative attitude.

”Everyone is working low-key, avoiding conflicts, even including those from the Huang Family.”

”And since the Night Watchman increased their forces, their actions have been more restrained. Even we’ve suffered fewer losses in our daily dealings.”

After that incident, the Night Watchman sent more people over?

It does make sense.

After all, with the original configuration, it was indeed hard to see how we’d handle another evil omen if it occurred.

Fu Qian fully understood the reasons behind the significant changes Brother Hao Ke mentioned.

Including why the Huang Family became more docile—it was their descendants who caused trouble in the first place.

”So why did the Night Watchman increase their forces?”

Next moment, Fu Qian nodded and continued asking casually.

...

In that instant, despite trying hard to cover it up, Brother Hao Ke’s body betrayed a slight tension, which was obvious to Fu Qian.

”Sorry, I’m not really sure about this... I only heard it stemmed from a multi-casualty accident, even involving an innocent couple, and the Night Watchman handled it with great secrecy.”

But he only hesitated for a moment before continuing with ”I have nothing to hide.”

So how did Su Zhiyan manage to intimidate these people?

Nodding slightly, Fu Qian couldn’t help but ponder.

In the mission summary back then, it was mentioned that to help maintain a low profile, Su Gao, besides writing the report alone, had also given the people present a piece of ”advice.”

Reality proved that its effect was quite good.

So much time had passed, yet Brother Hao Ke, cautious about his life and with a death threat looming, chose ignorance despite his hesitation.

Have to say, it was quite thoughtful of him.

”I see, but the situation you’ve described seems to be a logical development, no?”

Appearing not to doubt him, Fu Qian quickly shifted the focus back, expressing his confusion.

”After the accident, the Transcendents became cautious, focussing on their safety, and with the Night Watchman putting in more effort, what’s wrong with things being a bit more peaceful?”

”Well...”

For the first time, Brother Hao Ke stumbled, seemingly finding it hard to convey his introspective journey.

But as is widely known, human potential is limitless. Under Fu Qian’s gaze, he finally broke through, and began searching himself, piquing curiosity about what significant item he had hidden.

Unfortunately, almost simultaneously, strange winds swept through, altering the scene in Fu Qian’s eyes.

Amidst the sound of metal collisions, the lights abruptly went out.

...

”Hahaha... Now you know the real reason I kept my distance? Are you satisfied with what’s below?”

Amidst continuous falls, Hao Ke, who was previously searching, now looked at the empty space in front of him, his posture suddenly changing, laughing out thunderously.

”Honestly, this wasn’t prepared for you, but it inspired me to realize I can make further preparations, thanks to that person...”

Even at this moment, he seemed to instinctively be secretive about certain things, leaving his sentence unfinished.

”In any case, don’t waste your efforts; the place you’ve fallen into has custom materials, aside from its depth, so don’t even think about tricking me into opening it.”

”Next, you’ll need to reflect inside, perhaps considering how to answer the possible questions I may ask—”

The warm reminder was abruptly interrupted by the crisp, extraordinary sound of things breaking, as Hao Ke’s stunned gaze fell upon the bursting metal fragments and the ensuing emergence of Bai Shuang.

Compared to the even more icy and translucent strange arm, the next moment it clamped around his neck, lifting his burly body entirely off the ground.

”Got it?”

Of course, Fu Qian knew who Brother Hao Ke was referring to with ”that person,” and in appreciation for this sentiment, he cooperatively reused an old line.

”Got... it...”

Brother Hao Ke was the same.

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