Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1841: Chapter 1836: Midnight Shriek

Miss Liushuang still works so diligently.

After bidding farewell to Executioner Yan midway, Fu Qian didn’t continue wandering aimlessly in this lively night but returned directly to the laboratory, keeping his accomplishments hidden.

Thanks to the meticulous upgrades earlier, the livability index of this place—Ahem, the research strength has made remarkable progress, and the atmosphere is no longer as bleak as before.

Almost upon entering, one can feel the hardworking research assistants in the considerable darkness from above.

It’s not a huge movement like practicing swordsmanship, but it’s clearly not resting either, with a hint of meditative introspection.

As the Sword Heart Enlightenment progresses, the feeling now given by this person is growing clearer and transparent. If not for one’s own ranking and perception, it would be difficult to distinguish these details—or even more.

Not disturbing the studying students, Fu Qian lightened his footsteps and walked straight to his exclusive seat.

I must say, this complex and lavish design is surprisingly becoming more pleasing to the eye.

While gazing at the furniture sent by the Red Moon, after expressing further appreciation for its aesthetic, Fu Qian sat down and turned his attention to another item in front of him.

It’s similarly complex and lavish.

Gold and black intermixed, with specks of red, the patterns are dizzying, and the design is equally impressive.

Although it’s just a box.

Yes, compared to the new thing that appeared suddenly after he left, it is a small square box.

If it weren’t so excessively lavish, one might think after being unreachable for a few days, the warehouse couldn’t resist delivering the task here.

Now, this jewelry box-like delicacy, combined with a certain sensory masking effect, seems more like the Red Moon discovered another great item and sent their little Messengers to deliver.

Given that the recipient wasn’t present, they didn’t wait for a sign-off and left it here directly.

Clap!

It wasn’t locked; at the next moment, with a subtle sound, Fu Qian already reached out and opened the box.

Ah—

Almost instantly, a piercing scream, a hundred times more intense, echoed through this extraordinary night.

...

There wasn’t any special transcendent effect, but it can be described as truly heart-wrenching, a direct expression of pain and fear, capable of resonating with any intelligent creature.

Considering the soul-penetrating power and the night’s quietness, even if this place is somewhat secluded, it’s believed to be enough to impact the sleep of many Academy individuals.

In the end, it seems I have a larger presence indeed. Night Watchman’s envoy, Demigod Su, only supervised a few people working overtime at night, which was nowhere near comparable to the effect of this single shout.

The sound indeed came from the box, and Fu Qian, at the forefront, couldn’t help but be alert and invigorated.

And feeling this midnight howl, he felt no guilt about disturbing everyone’s rest, not even closing the lid until that long howl ended.

How can you all sleep?

At this troubled time of autumn, the Academy’s acting principal, Heaven Commencement’s Temporary Leader, and many wise men from various institutes are still working tirelessly day and night.

Young students are also contemplating throughout the night, not daring to relax even slightly—yet some people haven’t gotten up at this time?

With such concern in mind, the item inside the box finally became clear.

What is this, Bone Horseshoe Crab?

And instantly, Fu Qian thought of the naming issue.

It’s neither a divine weapon nor a rouge fragrance; it’s a thing made up of pieces of white bone.

On one hand, the structure is somewhat simple, with a flat body, slender tail, much like the exoskeleton of some ancient creature.

On the other hand, this exoskeleton is even moving.

The earlier scream seemed to be an acute response triggered by opening the box, emanating from its curled body sides.

The most crucial point, there’s a waft of faint emerald-green glow lingering between the white bones.

...

That group of Netherworld creatures?

This combination of bone and spirit naturally reminds one of a certain mysterious place explored twice already.

And within, those creations revered by the people from the Divine Ashes Institute, considered to possess purer souls.

Just saying, after delivering two gifts in a row, now is the time for Red Moon to ease up a bit.

Having such an item here, rather than saying the Red Moon thought it might interest him and caught it to deliver, Fu Qian is more inclined to believe it’s related to another young talent from Heaven’s Commencement Institute.

Young people indeed are energetic.

”Professor Fu, you’re back.”

As he was musing, a greeting voice came from behind; it was Miss Liushuang.

The earlier scream had clearly interrupted her cultivation.

However, she wasn’t displeased about it, and while greeting, she casually turned on the light and looked smilingly at the returning leader.

”Your hand...”

Just then, she noticed Fu Qian’s tattered sleeve and looked surprised.

Compared to last time when he returned, this scene seemed to have experienced some danger.

”No worries, I still have eight sets.”

Reminded by Ji Liushuang, Fu Qian also noticed this sad scene, shaking his head to indicate there’s no need to worry.

Although the focus of attention differs slightly.

”Professor Lisa sent it?”

In the next moment, gesturing at the object in front, Fu Qian casually confirmed.

”Yes... She brought it over early yesterday morning, and when she found you weren’t here, she specifically instructed me not to touch it carelessly.”

Smiling a bit helplessly, Ji Liushuang also curiously glanced inside the box, clearly also seeing what’s inside for the first time.

”Is this some kind of extraordinary creature? Ah, it’s trying to escape!”

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Crack!

Miss Liushuang was right; after the initial shrinking, the peculiar creature obviously became lively.

Though its movements still resemble an old man practicing tai chi, within moments, it was attempting to crawl out.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t given the chance; the next moment, Fu Qian just directly closed the box.

”Yes.”

And at the same time, he affirmed Miss Liushuang’s speculation.

”Gives quite a special feeling; is it Professor Lisa’s new find? She said it was a small gift when she brought it over, although that earlier sound seemed a bit like a prank...”

It’s evident that although she hasn’t personally visited that Forbidden Area, having seen Lisa’s experimental materials, Ji Liushuang’s association is quite on point.

”Or it may be expressing dissatisfaction with the lax atmosphere at the Academy; why not let her explain personally?”

Even so, Fu Qian was in no hurry to explain much, just casually gesturing towards the door direction.

Ah?

Surprised, Ji Liushuang looked toward it, and without engaging the prohibition, the door was directly pushed open from outside, revealing Professor Lisa’s quite proud face.

”How is it?”

And almost immediately, she couldn’t wait to ask.

”Very interesting.”

With his hand on the box, Fu Qian thought for a while and gave a very serious compliment.