Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1996: Chapter 1991: The Love of One Person

The hereditary aspect of Extraordinary Power is indeed more abstract; if there’s a chance, I should have a good discussion about it with President Cass.

Fu Qian, having gained some insight, didn’t forget that he stood on the shoulders of giants and was quick to express gratitude for the guidance from leadership.

”This is really exaggerated; I’ve never seen anything like this before!”

Professor Lisa didn’t pay much attention to the nuances in wording and immediately continued observing the changes inside the box.

Clearly, the scene before her gave her quite a shock—

At that very moment when she finished her exclamation, violent struggles and tremors appeared on the placenta. The almost full-term human-like figure suddenly became agitated, bursting out with a terrifying strength almost enough to tear from within.

But ultimately, it did not happen. Very soon the struggle left marks on the limbs, and each action seemed to cause distortion.

The body twisted and softened like clay being reshaped, becoming unrecognizable in an instant as the placenta rapidly became turbid.

That one strike of magic power seemed to only support it to such an extent.

Silence reigned in the passage, and Fu Qian quietly came to his judgment, casually placing the axe back into the box.

Even though it was clear from the start that the placenta only contained a mass of human-shaped flesh, far from possessing any real internal structure, achieving this level was already astounding.

In the blink of an eye, the small human-like figure was completely melted, and the box quickly quieted down, restoring its original appearance.

”It’s an honor not to have caused any problems.”

Just as Lisa and the others were still in a daze, Fu Qian had already closed the lid and handed it back.

”Is it over already?”

Unconsciously taking it back, Professor Lisa was obviously taken aback.

Indeed, it was spectacular, and truly no trouble was caused, yet while trying to make sense of it all, she was surprised that the other party so easily gave up the materials he had applied for.

”It’s over, the test is successful.”

Fu Qian just affirmed her question with a smile.

As the saying goes, return what you borrow, and borrowing again will not be difficult; why do something to make Professor Lisa embarrassed?

”Alright... I’ll put it back now, and I’ll need to monitor it here for a while. Do you both know the way back?”

Confirming that Fu Qian was serious, Lisa seemed genuinely relieved. Despite being serious and responsible, she didn’t force them to wait for her.

As soon as Fu Qian nodded, she hurried back with the box in her arms.

...

After all, he is a professor at Heaven’s Commencement Institute; even if he visits infrequently, he shouldn’t get lost.

Soon Fu Qian and his companion returned to the surface, and Miss Liushuang remained silent the entire time.

”How old was your mother when she had you?”

Fully understanding her emotions, Fu Qian casually asked to awaken her as they walked out and enjoyed the warm winter sun for a moment.

”The same age as I am now...”

Ji Liushuang turned to look at him, as if this question had already spun in her mind countless times.

A somewhat abrupt question and answer, yet more was communicated in the silence.

Ji Xue had given birth to her at the same age as Ji Liushuang is now, making her quite a young mother.

And similarly young, Miss Liushuang also formed a fateful connection with this hand axe within this year.

Clearly, she wasn’t one to passively wait for life to happen, refusing to believe it was purely coincidental.

The continuation of the Ji Family’s bloodline undoubtedly harbors astonishing secrets.

Considering the reaction of the Divine Blood and Flesh earlier, she obviously realizes that the biological father she has never found is likely never to be found.

”I look a lot like my mom, have since I was young. Aunt Miller often remarked on it... and even as a child, I wasn’t very healthy...”

Ji Liushuang quickly turned her head back to gaze into the distance, continuing to speak as if talking to herself.

Although she was reminiscing about the past, her words carried a very clear implication.

As for Aunt Miller mentioned by her, Fu Qian did remember who that was—the stern and formal housekeeper who was not very courteous even to the successor during his last visit to Silver Mist Manor.

Listening now, it indeed seemed like the initial judgment was correct; despite appearing stern, she actually cared deeply for Ji Liushuang.

Now it turns out Miss Miller had witnessed the growth of two generations of Family Heads.

Considering what happened with Ji Xue, the concern that Miss Liushuang may stray down a similar path seems more reasonable.

”My mother spoke very little about the past, occasionally describing it as wonderful, and said she did not regret having me... The reason she chose to return home was also for my health.”

At this moment, Miss Liushuang’s recollection continued.

One can’t help but say that the word ”wonderful” sounds truly wonderful.

It seemed like it should have been a tragic love story, yet Lady Ji Xue seemed to have preserved a youthful, rosy perspective.

This anomaly undoubtedly provided further support for Ji Liushuang’s judgment—

Could it be that in the elopement incident of that year, there was actually no male lead, or perhaps the male lead existed only in imagination?

After being wounded by the birth axe, not knowing what really happened, Ji Xue, under physiological changes or psychological suggestion, left home in bewilderment and never found the child’s father, even by the time of delivery.

Upon first hearing about this gossip, Fu Qian had wondered what kind of clandestine lover could be so elusive that even the prestigious Ji Family couldn’t locate him.

However, the understanding back then leaned more towards a deliberate secret rather than impossibility.

As it stands now, reality indeed proves to be even more fantastical.

Regardless of any actions taken by the acting Family Head, the ”male lead” of the elopement seems truly elusive.

Furthermore, Fu Qian believes Ji Xue’s voluntary return home was indeed for her daughter’s health, but primarily for her own safety.

”Always look on the bright side; you are still the fruit of your mother’s love, irrespective of whether this beauty includes another person.”

Fu Qian trusts that Miss Liushuang can come to these conclusions herself, and fully understands her feelings about it, offering a casual comfort in the next moment.

...

”Professor Fu truly knows how to comfort people.”

The reasoning was indeed somewhat abstract, leaving Ji Liushuang to ponder for a moment before grasping the logic and grace of it.

Indeed... perhaps the process of being was filled with confusion or even deception, but the wonderful aspirations of a young person are still crystallized within it.

”You’re welcome. You should go back to the lab and rest for a bit now.”

Not humbly declining the praise, Fu Qian didn’t rush to discuss more details and instead simply gestured towards a certain direction.

Regardless of Ji Liushuang’s reaction, he strode away with the demeanor of an outsider, walking straight towards another part of the Academy.

Wait a minute, that leads to...

In an instant, she accepted the suggestion, but as she watched her mentor leave, Miss Liushuang quickly deduced his destination.