Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 973: Chapter 971: Crying Face Chapter 973: Chapter 971: Crying Face “Family trouble? Hasn’t returned since the trip to Ye Island?”

The information about Ji Liushuang that Lanaia brought was somewhat beyond Fu Qian’s expectations.

At that time, he specifically asked if she wouldn’t be returning to the Academy and unexpectedly, it was he who hadn’t returned.

It seemed he would only be able to thank her later.

As for family matters, with a family of such caliber, it was hard to specify what exactly they entailed.

He still remembered the first time he met Ji Liushuang, when an Assassin Brother was glaring fiercely at her side.

Of course, times had changed.

Back then, Ji Liushuang was just a potential young student. Even if something serious had happened, as long as she got through her family’s obstacle, it was highly likely there wouldn’t be unbearable tumult.

But now, she had indeed become a formal Middle Tier student of the Academy with Sword Intent imbued—similar scheming against her was far less likely, otherwise, the Academy might not let it go so easily.

“Well, it’s getting late; you should rest now, and remember, absolutely do not sneak out at midnight.”

Seeing Fu Qian deep in thought, Lanaia reminded him again before indicating that the reception was over.

“Understood.”

Knowing that she wasn’t exaggerating, Fu Qian didn’t make it difficult for Lanaia and gestured to her to be at ease.

“If I’ve returned in such a manner, why would I do something so trivial?”

That was indeed true… his words instantly convinced Lanaia.

If this guy were guilty, he had far too many other options.

“Call me if you need anything.”

Lanaia exhaled and turned to leave.

However, just before she descended the stairs, she hesitated for a moment, still leaning on the doorframe and remarked.

“Although you always cause trouble… welcome back!”

See, the public’s eyes are sharp—being touched isn’t just bragging.

Watching Lanaia go down the stairs, for a moment, Fu Qian felt a sense of validation of his reputation.

Of course, from the current situation, it seemed that the reputations within the Academy were clearly independent of each other.

…

“So, are you not going to work today?”

Under the supervision of the head of the Academy Disciplinary Department, Fu Qian had enjoyed some sleep, easing the fatigue of his journey.

However, he had waited until waking up, and it seemed Lanaia had absolutely no intention of leaving.

“My job today is that of a prison guard.”

Her mood didn’t appear too great as she glanced at him and muttered.

“I’m already under generous confinement; I can’t really leave without anyone here.”

“That’s also true.”

Fu Qian started his breakfast while acknowledging her point.

It was a pity that the Academy Instructor, like Miss Wen, seemed to cater more to feeding rabbits with the greenness of the dishes.

“So, when approximately will the interrogation begin?”

“By tonight at the latest.”

Lanaia answered promptly.

“Then, after it ends, I’ll treat you to a drink.”

“Be serious, things might not be that easy,”

Lanaia snorted.

“And my drink tab is always expensive; are you sure you want to treat me?”

…

Fu Qian was momentarily struck by her words.

Considering Su Gao had taken all his wages previously, he had already scavenged all the cash from the bookstore this time.

Theoretically speaking, although he was a proud demigod with funding from research institutions here, he was even poorer than his counterpart from another world.

However, this minor issue naturally could not trouble Fu Qian.

“It’s okay, I’ll use my research funding.”

“You even understand this?”

Lanaia gasped in surprise.

“Just a little.”

…

Realizing that Lanaia was genuinely keeping watch downstairs, Fu Qian did not disturb her work and went upstairs to rest after dinner.

As a benefit for an Academy Instructor, Lanaia’s living space was not large, but both the facilities and the view were quite impressive.

Standing by the window, one could even see a corner of a majestic pavilion.

If he was not mistaken, that was the Swordsmanship Department Sacred Land, the Sword Pavilion he had visited twice before.

From this angle, it held an overwhelming presence.

“Still, it’s a bit obstructed, I wonder if the view would be better from that building in front?”

After gazing for a while, Fu Qian naturally turned back and spoke to the air beside him, as if someone was seated there.

“That side is indeed vacant, but for you, it might take a few more years in your position before you can even apply to see.”

A moment later, a voice actually came from that spot.

And with the response, the air there blurred, and a figure slowly emerged.

And this figure was genuinely a bit eerie.

Although the proportions of its torso and limbs were similar to humans, its corpse-like withered body was not only devoid of any human clothing but was also entirely enveloped in rocky, rugged skin.

The surface of the skin, unevenly colored in black-grey, outlined indescribable textures that seemed to bear the erosion of countless times, replete with a sense of ancientness.

On its head, it even wore a mask colored in black and white, shaped to resemble weeping.

That object was clearly not ordinary—Fu Qian only took one glance at it and immediately felt that although the beautiful scene outside persisted, he only wanted to lament the fleeting nature of blossoms and the impermanence of the world.

Impressive!

Resisting the waves of impacts on his willpower, Fu Qian nodded.

“Understood, work tenure, family matters, and all, rules must be followed.”

Haha…

The figure seemed stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, seemingly unworried that Lanaia below might discover them.

That’s right, the head of the Disciplinary Department was still downstairs, but completely unaware of everything happening here.

The being before him was not something those below the demigod level could contend with.

“Professor Fu truly stands out. If I hadn’t taken the initiative to come here today, who would have thought that Heaven’s Commencement Institute would produce the first new demigod after so many years of competition between the four institutes?”

That tone, could it really be from Divine Ashes Institute? More audacious than imagined!

Lanaia’s speculation about them wasn’t wrong, but unfortunately, she underestimated their boldness.

“Too kind, what should I call you?”

Fu Qian modestly replied, moving away from the window and gesturing for the figure to sit and talk.

“You don’t know who I am?”

However, this question elicited a far greater reaction from the other party than expected.

What’s the matter? As a new teaching staff, it’s quite normal not to recognize all the faces, especially since you haven’t even shown yours.

But Fu Qian could understand this figure’s astonishment.

With such a stable mythical form, the being before him was at least of a demigod level.

Even though the Academy was full of talents, it was hard to say how many demigods the Divine Ashes Institute could muster.

Normally, this being would have been accustomed to a career that resonated like thunder, where merely showing up commanded respect everywhere, not to mention having summoned a mythical form.

“I don’t know. As a research worker, interpersonal relationships have never been my strong point.”

Of course, while he understood, the next moment Fu Qian still shook his head unyieldingly, not giving face.