Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1637: Chapter 1632: Forms of Repayment

Very well, my effort in guiding thoughts was not in vain.

Faced with Qiu, who finally embarked on the right path and even quickly raised several valuable questions, Fu Qian felt deeply satisfied.

The original intent of finding this group was to stir up some action in the seemingly peaceful Xi Yuan and then observe whether an anomaly could be triggered.

But the current situation is even better—anomalies already existed, it’s just that through such actions, the parties involved finally became aware.

This anomaly could even corroborate my encounters outside the Night Watchmen Base, leading to the conclusion—that corrupt tree capable of bestowing ”Sacred Law” protection not only hasn’t faded away but has switched to a more active form of existence.

Besides, compared to potential members of the Blood Lion Squad, Qiu has almost certainly not pursued actively.

Yet she still obtained protection.

This is considered the most terrifying irony in the entire event up to now.

When pondering the reasons, Fu Qian naturally recalled a scenario—the entire city looked up, becoming imbeciles under the grandeur of the giant tree.

What if, this time unwittingly, a similar change has also occurred?

Not even through an Evil Omen; the whole Xi Yuan has had more than one person sharing in His divine glory?

It’s like a mop dipped in excrement, wantonly spread around.

The victims are unaware—like Qiu before us, and back then outside the Night Watchmen Base, the behaviorally contradictory spy.

Could it be that the spy is also unaware, protected by a divine dispelling aura?

This would make everything seem reasonable—the guy was indeed taking risks monitoring the Night Watchmen’s movements, hoping to find some clues.

Because to her, this journey was still fruitless.

...

Slightly challenging to imagination but at least a plausible hypothesis.

It can even further explain the two questions posed by Qiu.

For example, after killing someone, why did she exhibit such an odd behavior and simply leave—similarly, the spy outside the Night Watchmen Base departed without looking back after the dispelling aura took effect.

The tree not only granted them protection but seemed inclined to hide this point from being discovered—even from themselves.

This style of doing good without leaving a name might be the reason why there has been no major mess in Xi Yuan so far.

As for why her friend You Li attacked her for no reason?

This is actually simpler—since counterattacks are unconscious, why not the attack?

If triggering the beheading penalty was also due to some unknown divine protection by the parties involved?

Though assumptions can’t be made lightly, as not being at the murder scene and not witnessing it firsthand means there are various possibilities in the details.

But introducing this line of thinking would make the reasoning of this tragedy sufficient.

Even in Fu Qian’s view, the first person beheaded might not have been You Li.

A clearly law-abiding gentleman, suddenly seeing his girlfriend’s head fall from her shoulders, it’s hard to imagine the first response would be to attack rather than screaming.

In a more plausible sequence, he might possess the divine protection, unintentionally triggering and causing his own beheading.

And You Li, accustomed to life and death, has the psychological resilience to remain calm, analyze coolly, and even attempt to use some hidden means to retain her suddenly behaving oddly friend.

”Just take your time thinking.”

As thoughts swiftly organized, Fu Qian casually responded to Qiu’s confusion.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Just now, the Air Bullet aimed at Brother Tangs was for his deviation from the main line.

The reason this team appears here is simple, utilizing them to test the ”peaceful state” of Xi Yuan and offering potential safety returns.

Information consultation is not included, so no going off-topic.

”Sir...”

Clearly, Fu Qian’s excessively principled approach brought deep shock to those already drawn into the problem, waiting eagerly for answers.

Especially for Qiu, whose feelings were pushed to the limit, the encouragement from the mysterious expert hit like five thunderclaps, leaving her staring blankly to confirm he’s not joking.

”Thank you all for your help, but all good things must come to an end.”

Regrettably, the next moment, the figure already moved his neck, thanking while saying goodbye.

”Wait a minute—”

This time, unable to resist, Brother Hao Ke jumped out first trying to retain him.

”Yes?”

Fu Qian stopped and looked at him, not appearing annoyed.

”Considering we provided a bit of help...”

However, being stared at, Hao Ke’s momentum quickly deflated, unable to continue at the end.

On closer inspection, providing utilization value and obtaining returns was actually a completely self-serving assumption; the other side never said anything of the sort.

Even the initial motivation for communication was clearly due to the threat to life.

”Finding here and recognizing the danger isn’t considered a return?”

Yet, once more shockingly, the other side not only didn’t pretend as imagined, but even proactively responded to his unspoken request.

”Any suggestions for what’s to come?”

Concise and direct, yet leaving one speechless.

This eerie dialogue undoubtedly rang in everyone’s ears, and though hard to refute, Tangs dared not remain silent like the others, bluntly asking for advice.

”Suggestions? I actually mentioned to Hao Ke before that he might not be around at dawn.”

Fortunately, Lord Grimshaw did not forcibly interrupt the topic and leave, though while speaking he was looking at Hao Ke.

”Isn’t it feasible to first properly arrange Qiu and then find a solution?”

Though he hadn’t heard Hao Ke mention it, he instantly understood that Fu Qian meant directly leaving Xi Yuan. Tangs, shocked, cautiously proposed an idea.

”So you think she’s the only anomaly in Xi Yuan right now?”

Unfortunately, Fu Qian’s response was another question.

...Of course not.

Tangs was instantly left speechless.

A very simple logic; if the shadow enveloping Xi Yuan pointed only to Qiu, the other side, clearly coming for this, would have no reason to leave.

”I won’t leave, not until I’ve figured out what’s happening... so your return means nothing to me. Can it be exchanged?”

At this moment Qiu finally regained composure, firmly stating her stance, even daring to stare at Fu Qian with a bold request.

”Sure, this time it might still be related to the Huang Family. If you wish to investigate, you can go and take a look at them.”

Fu Qian remained overly congenial, indeed offering a different return.

”Thank you... but our actions might just provide valuable reference for you, right?”

Qiu did not question but instead, candidly exposed the true purpose of the other side with considerable gumption.

”Yes, but you can choose.”

Fu Qian unashamedly admitted, and at that moment, already turned to leave.

”After all, fate is in your hands.”