Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1483: Chapter 1481: Return from the Scientific Expedition

If we can’t violently crack the Sword Prison, then we’ll have to violently crack the people inside it.

Fu Qian definitely understood this well, as back then Brother Jianxin wanted to use it to force him into submission.

Unfortunately, after losing in the mathematics debate again, he had no choice but to engage in an unusual cerebral battle with himself.

Miss Liushuang’s Sword Heart Enlightenment wasn’t just for show, with a little hint she grasped many key points.

Moreover, her unexpected gain was actually not that unexpected in Fu Qian’s view.

After all, the cerebral battle back then used her as the arena.

He was even forced to take her shopping.

The details within might not be remembered by Miss Liushuang, but the traces left from it, when reaching a certain level of progress, being activated is not surprising.

Of course, another embodiment of enlightenment is the instinct to keep matters possibly related to oneself secret from the Swordsmanship Department professors, even when the return date is uncertain.

And after receiving guidance, she didn’t question his overly professional performance.

”Indeed, it’s a very special ability, especially suitable for one-on-one situations, useful for gaining the initiative.”

At this moment, facing another round of praise, Ji Liushuang did not get into trivial matters, nor did she show any complacency, as she already started contemplating application scenarios.

”The downside is once trapped inside, even I, as the initiator, can’t perceive the outside world. Additionally, I might need more practice on how to launch it for the highest success rate.”

”No problem, you can come and find me anytime to practice.”

Faced with such talent, Fu Qian was also generous enough to offer help in refining her skills.

”That would be great!”

Such kindness, Ji Liushuang didn’t hide her delight, and in the next moment, the pure white faded away, the hidden intent returned, and she unexpectedly canceled the Heart-Questioning Sword Prison.

Clearly, even under such care, she didn’t wish to continue occupying Professor Fu’s time right now.

After all, he’s always in a hurry, and every appearance seems accompanied by events.

Of course, she seemed to have guessed wrong this time.

...

”Professor Fu, is there anything you need my help with this time?”

Returning to the laboratory, as a polite young person, Ji Liushuang didn’t ask why Fu Qian had come, but rather directly placed herself at his disposal.

”Just focus on your studies.”

However, as Fu Qian walked to the side and sat down, he waved his hand slightly, indicating for her to relax.

Ah?

”I’ve been quite busy recently, neglecting my primary duties, mainly returned this time to handle some research and academic support tasks.”

Faced with Ji Liushuang’s astonished look, Fu Qian casually explained.

”After all, President Cass entrusted me with significant responsibilities; I can’t let him down.”

Significant responsibilities, referring to being a tenured professor?

If I remember correctly, Professor Lisa criticized this recently, saying you, as a tenured professor, are never around.

”Actually, I think everyone can understand... because whenever you’re not here, President Cass tells others you’re out on an academic expedition.”

After hesitating a bit, Miss Liushuang still introduced the situation she was aware of.

...

Truly knowing how to employ people well.

Even without particular discussions, the president could immediately guess that he was engrossed in academic research.

The operation at Heaven’s Commencement Institute wouldn’t be the chaotic mess it is without such talent.

Unexpected, yet reasonable, the news brought by Miss Liushuang made Fu Qian sigh.

”I feel guilty, although I’ve achieved little, but ultimately, I couldn’t attend much here at the Academy. During my absence, I fear the affairs of the Punishment Department were a headache for Professor Lanaya.”

Actually, while you were away, Professor Lanaya was quite happy, often remarking on the peace in the world...

Knowing the situation, Ji Liushuang cautiously noted in her heart.

However, she didn’t voice it to shatter Professor Fu’s self-reproach about being unable to be everywhere and instead responded to the call with an introduction of her experiences.

”During this time, I haven’t done much. After organizing things briefly here, I made an application with the Academy and stayed overnight here.”

”Quiet and undisturbed, it allowed me to focus more, leveraging the clock at the tower’s top which can alter internal light changes, providing different feelings during practice.”

So that’s how it is.

With a slight nod, Fu Qian looked at the pitch-black scene before him.

Theoretically, it’s daytime outside. Such a special contrast clearly wasn’t just for a better sleep.

”Did Professor Lisa give you this idea?”

And the next moment he naturally asked.

...

Although appearing to be spot on, Ji Liushuang obviously didn’t want to put all the credit on someone else.

”I also felt it was a waste to leave this place empty... Regarding the use of the clock, it was indeed shared with me by Professor Lisa.”

I knew it.

But despite the moderation in her words, for Fu Qian, who had anticipated it, he could imagine how it went.

Clearly, Professor Lisa, who failed to take shortcuts, was partly angry out of embarrassment and partly upset at her own waste of resources.

Leading to even not minding that the other party wasn’t from Heaven’s Commencement Institute, sharing usage tips with Miss Liushuang whom she had begun to see more favorably, allowing her to use her place.

No, benefit from it without charge.

If memory serves, that experimental room was forcibly taken from Cass too.

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”No need to be humble, worthy of being called rapid progress.”

Fu Qian expressed that Professor Lisa clearly underestimated our resolve, being a professor of the Academy yet also a member of the Academy, how could there be such narrow sectarian bias?

Besides, as Miss Liushuang is an apprentice of the Swordsmanship Department and also an honored member of the lab, something as trivial as usage rights is nothing.

”You can continue to stay there.”

Making a gesture indicating free use, giving guidance, Fu Qian continued by pointing outside.

”This time back I probably won’t have much time for personal research. In fact, I need to head out right now. Do you know how to get to the Benevolence Institute?”

”Are you going to see Professor Ah Kai?”

Fu Qian’s first destination was neither the Academy nor the Punishment Department, which clearly surprised Ji Liushuang, but she quickly realized something.

”Yes, Professor Ah Kai warmly invited me before, but I haven’t had the chance to visit.”

Fu Qian nodded slightly, bringing up his past experience on Ye Island.

”I accumulated quite a few questions regarding miracles during this scientific investigation that need discussing with a professional.”

”Okay... the Benevolence Institute is actually quite easy to find, but I’m not sure if Teacher Ah Kai is present, as their people rarely attend unless for major events.”

Professor Fu being involved with miracles too.

Amidst the shock with no further questions, Ji Liushuang quickly described its location, then emphasized the Benevolence Institute’s free-spirited style.

Like during my trial assembly?

Fu Qian naturally recalled the recent major event at the Academy.

So Professor Ah Kai indeed gave face, much better than their former president.

With sentiment while gesturing for the research assistant to keep up the good work, Fu Qian drifted away.