Chapter 998: Chapter 996: Gospel (13) Chapter 998: Chapter 996: Gospel (13) Old Master Ji Xun was indeed cautious, speaking so softly even within Ashfall.
Moreover, since Fu Qian had not genuinely entered it, his state was somewhat like a receiver after reluctantly tuning, and the sound quality was truly poor.
Nonetheless, even so, Fu Qian still confirmed that he heard that organizationâs name, which was loud and clear.
Was the Ji Familyâs abnormal reaction actually related to this?
Truly, the ways of the world are unpredictable!
Clucking his tongue in astonishment, Fu Qian leaned in to listen more.
âThis organizationâs name, I believe youâve also heard itâŠâ
âOriginally, it was just a small organization huddled in the Archipelago, but in less than half a year, its reputation had risen dramaticallyâŠâ
âI kept it from you before because the implications were too significant; itâs better for fewer people to know for nowâŠâ
âIn fact, among everyone at the manor, only a handful are awareâŠâ
âUnfortunately, I did not expect you to be so stubbornâŠâ
âNow you know what you wanted to know, and we will definitely clarify the matter about the attack. Moreover, as a member of the Ji Family, I hope you can prioritize the greater goodâŠâ
So was there some collaboration between the Rebirth Club and the Ji Family?
Amid Ji Xunâs persuasive ideological work, Fu Qian quickly extracted some key information.
Indeed, behind each minor abnormality often lies a hidden reason.
Of course, this hidden reason⊠As a shining member of the Rebirth Club, holding multiple responsibilities and traversing various challenges, how could he not know about such a major matter?
Thatâs too outrageous!
For a moment, Fu Qian felt intense indignation.
âSo what you mean is, the Rebirth Club knocked my mother unconscious just as a way to joke and capture attention? And then you all accepted this joke?â
He wasnât the only one dissatisfied.
Although Ji Liushuangâs voice was not loud, it was so cold it almost seemed to drop ice shards, and it appeared she was no longer intending to respect her elder.
âDid Ji Tong also come specifically for this matter?â
ââŠYes.â
âThere are some specifics that I canât discuss with you right now, but I can assure you, Ji Xue did not suffer any harm, and our cooperation with the Rebirth Club has essentially been confirmedâŠâ
âSo I hope you wonât continue being willful, and also keep your Teacher Andiel in check; frankly, he does not seem to have pure intentions.â
Ji Xunâs words seemed to touch some of Ji Liushuangâs personal thoughts, leaving her silent for a moment.
âI want to meet the person who visited.â
After a long silence that suggested a fierce psychological struggle, Ji Liushuang finally spoke.
âNo.â
Regrettably, her request was almost instantly denied by Ji Xun.
âNot now, at least.â
âThen I have one last questionâwhat is the cooperative about?â
This time it was Ji Xunâs turn to be silent.
âItâs alright to tell you, but remember to keep it confidential, especially from Professor Andiel.â
However, he soon realized that it would be impolite to refuse further.
âThe Ji Family will assist them in taking control of the Gospel Group.â
âUnderstoodâŠâ
Ji Liushuangâs tone revealed no emotion.
âThank you for letting me know. Iâm a bit tired. Letâs leave it at that for today.â
But then she sighed deeply, clearly exhausted, and not wishing to speak any further.
âYou donât have to give me a definite answer now, but itâs best to keep Professor Andiel in check during this time and prevent him from wandering around.â
Witnessing Ji Liushuangâs determination, Ji Xun seemed to realize that pushing her too hard would be counterproductive, and his tone softened.
âTake some rest; consider it carefully tomorrow.â
âThank you, and you might also want to consider my request earlier; it could help us reach consensus sooner.â
ââŠOkay.â
After Ji Xun grudgingly responded, Fu Qian casually released the ash conferment.
At nearly the same moment, the Demigod Level Ashfall next door also dissipated.
It became clear that the room once again contained only Ji Liushuang, who was staring absently at the moon through the window.
This action lasted for quite a substantial amount of time.
âŠ
âTeacher Andiel, are you asleep?â
As time ticked by, and the moon reached its zenith, the statue-like Ji Liushuang finally let out a breath, as if after a complicated mental battle.
âNo.â
Fu Qian didnât pretend to be asleep.
âDo you remember the Frost Bloom I mentioned to you? Are you interested in seeing it?â
When did you ever mention Frost Bloom to Andiel?
Fu Qian sighed internally, aware that she was not seeing through his true identity but rather assuming there was an audience to make the conversation sound more natural.
However, this serendipitous talent was indeed a bit overwhelming.
Although theoretically in her past experiences, she hadnât even mentioned Frost Bloom to the teacher of the Heavenâs Commencement Institute, Fu Qian.
But in some unknown timeline, she indeed had left related last words.
âSure, wait a moment.â
Clear Dream Ring started, instantly involving the two meticulously working maidens outside, as Fu Qian opened the door to step outside.
After a brief wait, the sound of the neighboring door opening followed, with Ji Liushuang maneuvering her wheelchair out by herself.
âThank you.â
She glanced at the few outside who were still bewildered, nodded slightly, and spoke politely.
âNo problem.â
Fu Qian stepped forward and once again positioned himself behind the wheelchair.
âŠ
Fu Qian didnât think that the recent happenings would escape Ji Xunâs notice; it was likely that he considered Ji Liushuangâs mental struggle and acquiesced to this exchange.
This was evident when Fu Qian pushed Ji Liushuang downstairs, and upon reaching the bottom, only the housekeeper intercepted them.
âItâs late; where are you heading?â
Without mentioning the two maids, she scrutinized them closely, getting straight to the point.
âWeâre going for a walk on the east side.â
Ji Liushuang replied very naturally.
ââŠItâs too dark over there, not safe.â
The housekeeper stared at Fu Qian with a tight expression.
âItâs okay, I have a light.â
Fu Qian, misunderstanding her concern, lifted the thick cloth off the lantern.
Just as described in the introduction, the light it cast was slightly fantastical, only barely stronger than that of fireflies.
âŠ
The housekeeper, glaring at Ji Liushuang as if disappointed in unmet expectations, eventually turned away after losing the staring contest.
âItâs a bit chilly over there.â
She gritted her teeth, tossed an item onto Ji Liushuangâs lap, and walked away without looking back.
Not another soul tried to stop them as they stepped into the moonlit night scenery.
This time Ji Liushuang didnât request a detour; as Ji Xue, being a normal human, wouldnât have rested yet and couldnât see in the dark anyway.
âThat person actually treats you quite well.â
While genuinely using the lantern capable of projecting divine light to illuminate the path, Fu Qian commented.
âPerhaps Aunt Miller is afraid Iâll repeat my motherâs mistakes.â
Ji Liushuang spoke softly, not denying it.
âMr. Andiel, I want to make a deal with you.â
But then her tone shifted abruptly, no trace of indecision audible.
âI need to find someone.â
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