Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 576: Chapter 576 1-339_1 Chapter 576: Chapter 576 1-339_1 “So… is it actually my fault?”

Clearly, Wen Li was not someone who could be easily misled.

After being quite shaken by the statement that she was disliked by people and dogs alike, she finally recovered from her silence and realized another interpretation of the earlier forced marriage incident.

“Not long after I returned home, the emotions of my father and the others became unstable…”

“I tried my best to comfort them, and I even dared not leave, but it turned out that my efforts were not very effective…”

“After I really left home, my father and the others actually returned to normal…”

As she muttered to herself, her eyes fell on the notes beside Fu Qian, recalling the content that had been erased just now.

Perhaps my father’s and aunt’s emotions were abnormal, but in fact, it was my will influencing them to be that way…

Am I the one so eager to get married?

For a moment, if not for the Headcage she still had on her head, Wen Li almost felt the urge to flee.

“Yes.”

Fu Qian affirmed her speculation without any sugarcoating.

“Is it because of that earring?”

Having received confirmation from the Demigod, Wen Li’s cheeks burned, but she didn’t shy away from reality, quickly pondering the reason.

“But I really don’t feel much, that earring… Is its rank so high that it influenced me without a sound?”

The more Wen Li thought about it, the more alarmed she became, and she couldn’t help wanting to touch her earlobe.

“Don’t be nervous, the thing itself isn’t that exaggerated.”

“It’s just that a Demigod has locked onto you through it, and then conveyed a bit of minor resentment, that’s all.”

Playing with the thin flake in his hand, Fu Qian mentioned offhandedly.

This odd polygonal flake was what he had picked up from the ground in that special place before he returned.

Undoubtedly, it had a significant connection to the vanished Liliyana.

A Demigod’s exuviae, huh? If that was the case, it would be quite a remarkable object.

Fortunately, it seemed to be stable in nature so far, not as dangerous as its owner.

“A Demigod…”

Fu Qian’s response noticeably startled Wen Li.

She never imagined that a small gift, casually given by her father, could be linked to an existence like a Demigod.

Although the only two Demigods she knew were not very serious, she naturally held a sense of awe towards such Transcendent beings.

“Does that Demigod need me to do something?”

Considering she might have offended a Demigod, Wen Li frowned in contemplation, thinking about how to make amends.

“No need, it’s already been dealt with.”

Without even lifting his head, Fu Qian shook his head.

Dealt with… Mr. Fu doesn’t mean he killed her, does he?

At that moment, Wen Li was unsure how to react.

Indeed, his strength was unfathomable, with even Chief Yuan of the Night Watchman showing visible regard for him.

But a Demigod, and he spoke as lightly as if he had stewed a fish.

“You take it.”

While Wen Li doubted her life, the observant Fu Qian simply handed over what he had to her.

This object might have some value, but compared to a Transcendent item of unknown use, he was more interested in the changes that would occur after Wen Li took possession of it.

Of course, what Fu Qian was even more interested in was Liliyana’s hiding place.

That place seemed to be different from the real world, a place that intuitively contained secrets worth exploring.

Moreover, the facts proved that Liliyana’s strategy must have been useful; although her consciousness was shattered, it was not chaotic, she must have retained the last bit of SAN Points.

The warehouse did not seek her out afterwards.

Unfortunately, whether it was because the effect of Insight ran out or because Liliyana’s fall caused the loss of coordinates, Fu Qian was certain that he had now lost the ability to enter that place, and could only look for opportunities in the future.

“For me?”

Looking at the thin slice that Fu Qian passed over, Wen Li was astounded.

At a glance, it was obvious that this object was no ordinary item; the transcendent aura it contained was much richer than that of her own earrings. Was he really giving this to her?

Moreover, the angle at which it was passed over almost directly faced her, clearly reflecting her current bizarre appearance.

Considering Fu Qian’s usual style, Wen Li had considerable suspicions that he did it on purpose.

In the flawless mirror surface was her own image wearing a headcage; Wen Li found her gaze being involuntarily drawn to it.

And at a certain moment, she felt as if her reflection inside seemed to come to life, even making a face at her, causing her hair to stand on end in an instant.

Struggling to move her gaze away, Wen Li took a deep breath and reached out to accept it.

It was almost weightless and she couldn’t even feel its temperature.

Wen Li quickly analyzed it while also swiftly thinking of another matter.

“Should I better not go back for now?”

“Will my parents still be affected in the short term?”

It was apparent that she was quite worried about accidentally hurting her family again.

“My suggestion is that you might want to try taking it off to feel the difference,”

Fu Qian responded noncommittally, pointing at the top of Wen Li’s head.

The main reason Fu Qian had Wen Li wear the Sweet Dream Headcage was to ensure the disconnection so as to avoid the situation where she absorbed the earring but the gaze remained on Wen Li.

From Liliyana’s performance, this was not impossible.

“Okay.”

Upon hearing it could be taken off, Wen Li immediately beamed with joy, found the switch promptly, and deftly removed her head from beneath it.

“It seems to have returned to normal.”

As the Sweet Dream Headcage was taken off and placed on the counter, Wen Li closed her eyes first thing to feel it meticulously.

“No—It’s gotten worse!”

However, the next moment she suddenly raised her head, staring fixedly at Fu Qian with a look of disbelief.

“I can actually feel… your emotions are very unstable!”

“Right.”

Fu Qian replied expressionlessly.

He was currently filled with thoughts of going home to get married, even the name was skipping back and forth in his head; how could his emotions not be chaotic?

Just now, in order to get more information, he had allowed several Spiritual Imprints to rampage through his consciousness for a while; getting completely rid of their influence wasn’t going to be quick.

However, it was also a rare experience, chaos, pain, struggle, fear…

For a true man, it was only a bit of noise.

…

For safety’s sake, Wen Li ended up staying in the bookstore until nearly nightfall before leaving.

To express her gratitude, she even volunteered to help tidy up the bookshelves.

She did so conscientiously, ensuring every book was aligned perfectly, with meticulous care.

Of course, what she didn’t know was that she could have substituted the vulgar option of money instead.

Unfortunately, she clearly thought that wouldn’t sufficiently convey her sincerity.

…

[Identity verification complete, work for the day begins]

[Warning, leakage accident]

The next morning, when Fu Qian entered the warehouse again, he unsurprisingly heard the leak warning.

[Name: Hubbub, Code: 1-339]

However, the accompanying item number made him frown for a moment.

Another mission starting with a 1?

Had he offended the heavens recently?