Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1086: Chapter 1084: Dragon Summit Inn (8)

For a moment, the gloomy stone chamber shone like a Sanctuary, as if revisiting the splendor it held a thousand years ago.

Unfortunately, this was not the blessing bestowed by an Ancient Dragon from legends, as the radiant brilliance that seemed able to purify both body and soul quickly receded after just a few seconds.

“So it seems, I really can’t be sure.”

Ailina, with her hand on Lorin’s lower abdomen, squinted at Fu Qian, her face neither surprised nor fearful.

“It’s fortunate that Mr. Lu said he would only intervene if there was no blood case, and I have no doubt you can achieve this, but on reflection, there isn’t too much to worry about.”

“Oh, why?”

Fu Qian was not disappointed that the other party did not take preemptive action. Instead, he asked with a smile.

“Not to mention that the blessing has not yet appeared—if Mr. Lu was just joking, then naturally there’s nothing to worry about.”

“And if Mr. Lu keeps his word, even if no blood case happens later when we enter the blessing, creating a blood case wouldn’t be that difficult.”

“Well understood.”

Fu Qian did not hide his admiration.

Ailina’s take on the second scenario was straightforward—if a blood case did not happen soon, she would create the blood case herself.

Then, she would have no reason to use the Shura Mode.

Quite an adaptable thought process—she seems to be growing more and more into a team leader, indeed. Is it that reliance upon others does foster growth?

Furthermore, Ailina made it clear she wouldn’t give up on this operation easily just because of some arbitrary threats.

“It sounds like I have no reason to break my word.”

Fu Qian’s next words also allowed Ailina to breathe a sigh of relief inwardly.

The mysterious figure in front of her was truly unpredictable.

And his power was undoubtedly astonishing.

True, Ailina couldn’t discern his specific ranking due to her limited abilities, but Lorin’s reaction had proven everything.

If it weren’t for an extremely dangerous person, why would Lorin follow along subconsciously after just a slight provocation?

Adding both aspects together, Ailina was faced with a deadly threat that could erupt at any time.

So there was a moment just now when she almost signaled Lorin to take pre-emptive action, but ultimately, she suppressed the impulse.

If they could not kill with one blow, then commencing such a move would almost certainly doom the operation.

“I am pleased we have reached an agreement, and rest assured, aside from the Ancient Dragon, nothing else will be our target.”

Seeing Mr. Lu’s mental state improve, Ailina seized the opportunity to immediately emphasize the clarity of their team’s goal.

No matter his purpose, there was no need to worry about interference from her side.

“Good, this has been a pleasant exchange.”

To Ailina’s relief, it seemed that he was quite satisfied with her promise, concluding his words positively—hmm?

The next moment, a strange sensation under her hand caused Ailina, already on edge, to hold her breath, thinking Lorin had become emotionally unstable due to some provocation.

However, she then noticed Mr. Lu looking towards the doorway.

“Someone’s coming?”

After glancing through a small window on the wall and confirming that the outside was still unchanged, Ailina softly asked.

“It should be good news.”

The other party nodded, affirming there indeed was some movement.

Good news?

While Ailina was pondering the meaning behind those words, the sound of hurried footsteps came at last, and it sounded like more than one person.

“All four of you are here.”

Moments later, a familiar voice sounded from behind—it was Gerard returning with others.

And with that greeting, a group of people swarmed in, surrounding the four who were just about to disperse from the stone table.

“Hope we’re not interrupting?”

Gerard’s smile was as insincere as ever.

From the looks of it, he might have brought everyone from the Sirens here.

“Gerard, what’s the matter?”

Faced with this sudden situation, Ailina remained calm and directly inquired.

Given her prior service for the Sirens, it was evident she was quite familiar with Gerard.

“Ailina, you seem to be in much better shape.”

Gerard’s exaggerated surprise was somewhat flamboyant as he stood beside the four, looking down upon them.

“Well enough to actually come here to join the excitement, would you like to tell me why I came here?”

“I don’t understand what you mean. We’ve been here all along and haven’t left since a while ago.”

The other party’s tone was unfriendly, but under his stare, Ailina responded without showing the slightest bit of guilt.

Mainly because she truly felt no guilt.

“And Mr. Lu?”

After locking eyes with Ailina for a few seconds, Gerard turned his gaze to Fu Qian.

What happened…

Fu Qian appeared contemplative.

“Another death?”

…

After saying this, the already tense atmosphere soared to the breaking point, with more than one person drawing their weapon, ready for a signal.

“So why such a guess? Haven’t you been here the whole time?”

With an unavoidably hideous smile, Gerard stared at Fu Qian.

“It seems indeed someone died.”

Fu Qian nodded again, pointing around in a circle.

“As for how I know—your numbers seem to have decreased by one since a moment ago.”

“It would make no sense to rush out in such a hurry for a serious incident and leave just one person outside.”

…Just because of that reason?

“You think I would believe you?”

Gerard was almost laughing in anger.

“So you went back and found the person dead? After not finding the murderer and checking around, you find us four who had left suspicious?”

Yet Fu Qian was disinterested in catering to his emotions and continued to analyze the current situation.

“It’s a reasonable deduction, especially since we four apparently did not know each other originally, and yet we’re discovered here, seemingly conspiring.”

“You’re quite honest about it, so why are you four sitting together?”

This candid analysis seemed somewhat unexpected to Gerard.

“Good question.”

Fu Qian glanced at Ailina.

“We had a private agreement to cooperate in preparation for the hunting operation later.”

When did I agree to a cooperative operation…

Ailina thought subconsciously but didn’t contradict it. However, what she was really considering was something else—the moment this fellow noticed the arrival of Gerard and his group, he had described it as “good news.”

“Within such a short time, this is already the second blood case. It seems making the decision to find a temporary ally was correct.”

Seemingly aware of Ailina’s thoughts, Fu Qian commented with a smirk.

Exactly… his “good news” means this!

Blood had been spilled again, so there was no need to create it manually!

Ailina took a deep breath.