Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1453: Chapter 1451: The Core of Artificial Existence (21)

As long as you’re good at observing, even in a mundane life, you can find the world’s oddities.

The situation in front of us seemed simple enough, just a case of finding the wrong place.

However, add three lost Night Watchmen to the mix, and things become intriguing.

Considering the principle of minority obeying the majority, the person behind the desk, even if a medical prodigy, might need to reevaluate their perception.

Currently, either the information the Night Watchmen have on Mr. Lek’s office is wrong, or the office information envisioned by the old lady is false.

Of course, Fu Qian leaned towards the latter.

The reason being free of personal prejudice is simple; the choice to come here was based on overhearing the exchanges of the three Night Watchmen.

Many seemingly coincidental things are often deliberately planned designs.

I went to the wrong place...

At this moment, with Fu Qian’s gentle reminder, in addition to the urging of three more villains, even at an old age, the old lady struggled with self-examination in a daze and was startled after glancing around for a few seconds.

”How did I end up here... No wonder it feels so filthy.”

Rising briskly, although her complexion wasn’t good, she still stiffly expressed her apology.

”Sorry, I was too entranced by something, didn’t notice I walked into the wrong place.”

”This is indeed Lek’s former office. After he resigned, we occasionally store things here. Are you here for him?”

You all...

The three, who clearly didn’t see eye to eye with the old lady, had an instant where their expressions turned fierce upon Fu Qian’s statement.

The character who stormed in with righteous indignation was actually here with the same purpose as the three of them.

With this realization, they quickly noticed the suspicious person’s appearance and attire.

”Who are you?”

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, as the leader of the three slightly assumed a combat stance while questioning.

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Is it true, in today’s world, that the older are indeed more spirited?

Faced with the questioning, Fu Qian ignored the three’s intentions and instead felt a sense of admiration for the old lady’s hidden stubbornness.

Like the two people who asked for directions before, it could be confirmed she showed no signs of lying.

This means the old lady truly was so engrossed, she mistook this place for her office and unknowingly walked in.

Facing me as a visitor, her response was entirely unintended, much like the old man giving directions earlier.

And here’s where the wonder lies.

Two unintended mishaps remarkably achieved an astonishingly profound congruence, driving me away from Lek’s traces.

Even compared to the young ones blocking the way before, the nature here is clearly more malevolent.

What keeps them so spirited even at such an age?

The underlying cause is worth pondering.

”Answer the question.”

While pondering, the three Night Watchmen clearly lacked patience, with one already brandishing a weapon and pointing it at Fu Qian with a cold command.

Searching for Lek’s former office at this time can’t merely be described as suspicious.

And this fellow’s appearance somehow matched the description in the notice—

”My pleasure, looking forward to your guidance.”

The next moment, the Night Watchmen’s solemn thoughts were interrupted.

They saw the enigmatic figure take out a card from his pocket with flair and hand it over stylishly.

...

This self-introduction... is quite professional, isn’t it?

In such an atmosphere, the scene unfolded oddly over the top.

In that moment, even the three Night Watchmen didn’t look much better than the old lady who went to the wrong place.

However, being elites wielding superpowers, after a brief distraction, the lead Night Watchman caught the card without losing his momentum.

Unfortunately, as he glanced at the name, he reacted as if touched by electricity—even actual arcs sparked in his hand.

Subconscious power welled up, rudely reducing the card bearing Grimshaw’s name to ashes.

”Leave.”

Showing his transcendent side, he fixated on Fu Qian, uttering a sentence.

Of course, these words were directed at the old lady.

The formidable mysterious figure mentioned in the notice chose the same destination as us, appearing so brazenly, absolutely egregious!

Though he truly has strength to be arrogant.

Even from such a close distance, nothing about him feels distinctly different from a normal person.

If he switched faces and didn’t actively reveal himself, discovering him would be incredibly challenging.

Even now, despite the realization, knowing the next move is equally challenging.

...

”The situation is quite dangerous, whether it’s them or me, neither side means well, so it’s best to keep some distance to avoid getting caught up.”

Facing the sudden tension, Fu Qian, as the focal point of attention, nodded slightly and turned towards the still-standing old lady, kindly explaining.

She seemed frightened by both drawn weapons and surging electricity, standing there dumbstruck without reacting.

”Don’t attempt to take hostages, you should know the Night Watchmen’s principles.”

Unfortunately, the first to respond to Fu Qian’s words were still the Night Watchmen trio.

Their warning was easily understood.

Considering the principle of protecting regular people, some unscrupulous transcendent individuals, in desperate situations, might consider kidnapping.

To eradicate this bad habit, the Night Watchmen have a notably fierce stance, refusing any form of negotiation.

During the punishment process, any harm to ordinary people is entirely blamed on the kidnapper and related individuals.

Thus, many wise individuals quickly learned: kidnapping equals suicide.

”Just a friendly reminder.”

His goodwill misunderstood, Fu Qian showed no ill emotions. Casually explaining, he snapped his fingers to activate the Clear Dream Ring.

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”How dare you!”

Although it appeared a mere provocative gesture, the highly strung Night Watchmen clearly couldn’t accept such a simple explanation.

And indeed, they didn’t tarnish the Night Watchmen’s reputation; a whip of gathered electricity, a gleaming short blade, and brilliant gunfire instantly overwhelmed Fu Qian’s position.

Yet, alas, no victory was achieved; within moments, the spot was vacant.

”Get out quickly!”

As legendary, he vanished without a trace. Nevertheless, the Night Watchmen trio remained undaunted after their unsuccessful strike.

One of them promptly grabbed the old lady’s arm, motioning her to seize the chance to retreat.

Yet the next moment, an even stranger event occurred: the terrified hostage, like Grimshaw, swiftly vanished from sight.

Simultaneously, in the unseen reality, as the old lady moved her arm, a giant claw also tore through Fu Qian’s afterimage.