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Chapter 1733 - 1728: Bitter Fruit (22) · Oct 14, 2026

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1701 Chapter 1699 - 1694: Gains and Losses 2026-10-14
1702 Chapter 1700 - 1695: Yuan Shan’s Reward 2026-10-14
1703 Chapter 1701 - 1696: Melia Flower Ball 2026-10-14
1704 Chapter 1702 - 1697: Inner Flame 2026-10-14
1705 Chapter 1703 - 1698: Swallowing Fist 2026-10-14
1706 Chapter 1704 - 1699: Blood and Hands 2026-10-14
1707 Chapter 1705 - 1700: Missing You So Much 2026-10-14
1708 Chapter 1706 - 1701: Follow the Doctor’s Orders 2026-10-14
1709 Chapter 1707 - 1702: Chaos Training 2026-10-14
1710 Chapter 1708 - 1703: Professional Ethics 2026-10-14
1711 Chapter 1709 - 1704: Not a Coincidence 2026-10-14
1712 Chapter 1710 - 1705: Triple Profanation 2026-10-14
1713 Chapter 1711 - 1706: 1-011 2026-10-14
1714 Chapter 1712 - 1707: Bitter Fruit (Part 1) 2026-10-14
1715 Chapter 1713 - 1708: Bitter Fruit (Part 2) 2026-10-14
1716 Chapter 1714 - 1709: Bitter Fruit (Part 3) 2026-10-14
1717 Chapter 1715 - 1710: Bitter Fruit (4) 2026-10-14
1718 Chapter 1716 - 1711: Bitter Fruit (5) 2026-10-14
1719 Chapter 1717 - 1712: Bitter Fruit (6) 2026-10-14
1720 Chapter 1718 - 1713: Bitter Fruit (7) 2026-10-14
1721 Chapter 1719 - 1714: Bitter Fruit (8) 2026-10-14
1722 Chapter 1720 - 1715: Bitter Fruit (9) 2026-10-14
1723 Chapter 1721 - 1716: Bitter Fruit (10) 2026-10-14
1724 Chapter 1722 - 1717: Bitter Fruit (11) 2026-10-14
1725 Chapter 1723 - 1718: Bitter Fruit (12) 2026-10-14
1726 Chapter 1724 - 1719: Bitter Fruit (13) 2026-10-14
1727 Chapter 1725 - 1720: Bitter Fruit (14) 2026-10-14
1728 Chapter 1726 - 1721: Bitter Fruit (15) 2026-10-14
1729 Chapter 1727 - 1722: Bitter Fruit (16) 2026-10-14
1730 Chapter 1728 - 1723: Bitter Fruit (17) 2026-10-14
1731 Chapter 1729 - 1724: Bitter Fruit (18) 2026-10-14
1732 Chapter 1730 - 1725: Bitter Fruit (19) 2026-10-14
1733 Chapter 1731 - 1726: Bitter Fruit (20) 2026-10-14
1734 Chapter 1732 - 1727: Bitter Fruit (21) 2026-10-14
1735 Chapter 1733 - 1728: Bitter Fruit (22) 2026-10-14
1736 Chapter 1734 - 1729: Bitter Fruit (23) 2026-10-14
1737 Chapter 1735 - 1730: Bitter Fruit (24) 2026-10-14
1738 Chapter 1736 - 1731: Bitter Fruit (25) 2026-10-14
1739 Chapter 1737 - 1732: Bitter Fruit (26) 2026-10-14
1740 Chapter 1738 - 1733: Bitter Fruit (27) 2026-10-14
1741 Chapter 1739 - 1734: Bitter Fruit (28) 2026-10-14
1742 Chapter 1740 - 1735: Bitter Fruit (29) 2026-10-14
1743 Chapter 1741 - 1736: Bitter Fruit (30) 2026-10-14
1744 Chapter 1742 - 1737: Bitter Fruit (31) 2026-10-14
1745 Chapter 1743 - 1738: Bitter Fruit (32) 2026-10-14
1746 Chapter 1744 - 1739: Bitter Fruit (33) 2026-10-14
1747 Chapter 1745 - 1740: Bitter Fruit (34) 2026-10-14
1748 Chapter 1746 - 1741: Bitter Fruit (35) 2026-10-14
1749 Chapter 1747 - 1742: Bitter Fruit (36) 2026-10-14
1750 Chapter 1748 - 1743: Bitter Fruit (37) 2026-10-14

Chapter 1733: Chapter 1728: Bitter Fruit (22)

”So that’s how it is.”

Although Fu Qian discovered a small secret about the old lady, he didn’t reveal it, nor did he need her to explain in detail about her missing husband.

In this dark and dangerous place, where even relatives have disappeared, they face an unidentified person.

In such circumstances, blurting out one’s life-saving secrets is not something a sane person would do.

In fact, just the content from a moment ago, the old lady had already said quite a lot.

As previously inferred, her perseverance, supported by such a fixation, was already nearing its limit. She needed someone to talk to so she could continue to persevere.

”But I’m sorry, I haven’t seen the person you’re talking about on my way over.”

Yet in the next moment, Fu Qian gestured towards the empty space behind him.

”...Have you been over there?”

It was clear that Fu Qian’s answer left the old lady visibly disappointed, especially after seeing the direction he pointed.

That was much further from the town, even more remote than where Ms. Sara lived.

Dusty roads, factories, various large tools, dirt piles scattered everywhere...

Fu Qian certainly didn’t come from that direction, and he knew the old lady didn’t either.

Earlier from sensing, her search route was quite clear.

Though she took risks, she was smart to stay close to residential areas, ensuring there were houses nearby where she could hide at any time.

But that didn’t mean she always maintained this self-control.

From occasional pauses and stares, it was evident that the old lady, after searching nearby many times without results, was eager to venture into a more dangerous area.

Considering the probability of finding her missing husband over there was almost nonexistent, Fu Qian didn’t mind offering a kind lie and asking her for help.

”Nothing at all.”

The next moment, Fu Qian nodded.

”Then I heard some strange sounds nearby, so I came here. Didn’t you hear them?”

...

”...What sounds?”

The old lady appeared visibly disappointed by Fu Qian’s statement, along with a hint of disbelief.

However, after a moment of silence, she didn’t question further.

As she expressed confusion over Fu Qian’s question, it was clear she was quite natural in her tone and expression.

”Crying, quite peculiar the cry of a child.”

Fu Qian sighed lightly, his earlier suspicions confirmed by the old lady’s reaction that she genuinely hadn’t heard the crying sound he had created.

Even though the Tree Infant wasn’t visible this time, was it still so focused?

”No...”

While speaking, she unconsciously surveyed the surroundings. From the old lady’s tone, it was evident that Fu Qian’s words added another layer of fear to the night.

”Maybe I’m too tired and hallucinating; mainly this place is really tough to search.”

Not dwelling on this point, Fu Qian casually found an excuse, surveying the buildings crouching in the darkness.

”Can you help me? I’m looking for someone, and if possible, it would be best if you could lead me there.”

And in the next moment, without having helped initially, he unabashedly asked for assistance instead.

Outside for guidance, inside for potions, judging from various indications, the old lady should still be a helpful person.

”Who are you looking for? Most of the people here have long left.”

True to expectations, the old lady hesitated but didn’t decline.

”A young man, tall and strong...”

Fu Qian naturally referred to one of the four who had never spoken in the healing dream, casually describing more details of his appearance.

Always think positively; with so few people left, the old lady’s help in identifying someone obviously becomes easier.

The reason for choosing him was based on their brief encounter; his attire was more in line with the local style, once remarked as somewhat like a miner’s.

The old lady, although fairly robust, undoubtedly found it less tiring covering a shorter distance.

”The person you mentioned... I can take you to see, but I can’t guarantee it’s him.”

At this moment, after a moment of thought, the old lady had already nodded.

...

”So have all the people here moved away?”

The old lady was efficient in her actions. Once deciding to help, she moved straight to the front.

And although she had no intention of lighting a lamp, her stride between the halls was steady.

Clearly, after countless nights of crossing this place, she was extremely familiar with it.

While pondering, Fu Qian kept pace steadily and asked for more information about Akons.

”Mm... Initially, daylight came, and suddenly half the people were gone, as if they hurried off overnight.”

The old lady didn’t mind chatting, though her depiction was somewhat eerie.

”Then, night after night people kept dwindling...”

It didn’t sound good; in such circumstances, a nighttime ghost story was unsurprising.

Fu Qian listened and commented simultaneously.

Even though he hadn’t met ”it” yet, from what he had seen and heard, Akons was indeed not simple.

The aged buildings and culture made one curious about its true nature.

”Can you still hear the crying?”

The old lady hadn’t forgotten Fu Qian’s earlier comment about the oddity, suddenly asking.

Though the slope was gentle all along, the elevation difference between them was apparent as they had already moved a fair distance from where they were.

”Regrettably, still can.”

Fu Qian simply shook his head in response, indicating no improvement to this concern.

In fact, it was much more than that. As he spoke, his finger slyly delved under his ribs and retrieved a bubbling blood clot, casually discarding it.

That crying sound was indeed not just to scare; as time accumulated, a special change had finally manifested.

Similar to the ”Heart Strike” Sara had previously demonstrated, the abnormal change in blood flow manifested with no warning like a curse, continuing to gather steadily towards the heart.

Though for Fu Qian, this wasn’t yet a big issue, it would undoubtedly frighten the old lady if she saw it, so he kept it hidden.

The old lady didn’t inquire excessively and soon resumed her pace, but—

Sizzle!

A moment later, accompanied by a light sound, the old lady, who had been moving in the dark all the way, unexpectedly lit a lantern without a word.

”It should be just ahead—”

Using the not-so-bright light, she spoke while having already turned to look over.

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