Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1511: Chapter 1506: Human Plant (15)

”If I’m not mistaken, we should only be one step behind you, invited to remove the curse from this newborn.”

Luyi’s question was already quite subtle, but Li He didn’t beat around the bush and answered straightforwardly.

Though brief, the message was rich in content, almost explicitly indicating his acknowledgment of Luyi’s understanding, and even admitting that the same reason brought him here.

”Because my abilities are more direct and closely related, so in case of a loss of control, I’m the first choice...”

Seemingly not expecting Li He to be so blunt, Luyi was reassured by the clear acknowledgment and quickly organized further details.

”After it proved ineffective, they took an even bigger risk seeking your help. Given your rank and knowledge, it was definitely worth it—”

”Smooth. What intrigues me next is how you turned out like this and what happened to the newborn?”

Unfortunately, Li He directly interrupted the flattery, mercilessly pushing forward to the next topic.

”How did it come to this...”

Regrettably, the person involved seemed confused and unable to answer this question.

As Luyi mumbled to himself, his face twisted slightly with the strain of recollection.

”The later memories are very vague... After the last attempt failed, they were disappointed and even erupted into a fierce argument...”

”Some insisted on confessing to the Night Watchman, but the baby’s mother disagreed and hoped I’d try once more...”

”I didn’t want to continue involvement, refusing to make further futile attempts, but I did promise to keep the whole matter confidential...”

”However, just as I was about to leave, my body suddenly became rigid, and it was as if my senses were frozen. All I remembered was the taste of blood everywhere, yet there were no screams...”

...

Was even the transformation so quiet?

From the cradles just quietly sobbing earlier, it’s quite possible.

Amid Luyi’s arduous recollection, Fu Qian’s gaze swept across the faces of the three team members, all seemingly not very doubtful of his account.

Based on this, the cause of the incident seemed quite clear.

Under the supervision of the Night Watchman, the ancient Royal Family was shocked to discover inexplicable phenomena following a new heir’s arrival.

It’s hard to say if this constant cycle from birth to aging was the manifestation of the legendary Divine bloodline.

But undoubtedly, it was enough to arouse the Night Watchman’s vigilance.

As parents, they are understandably trying to avoid extreme situations within manageable risk limits.

But the other family stakeholders undoubtedly have a much smaller risk tolerance.

This banquet is likely the result of intense negotiations, and the argument Luyi mentioned was an indication of the precarious balance.

How smooth it was, even matching their tasks.

The source of crying seems to be the key to this predicament.

”So you don’t know where the newborn went?”

As another task-bearer, the ever-silent Aike spoke up, perhaps not doubting Luyi’s answer but expressing dissatisfaction nonetheless.

Clearly, she had not forgotten her duty. The actions of the Larea Family may be understandable, but the fact that the target she needed to locate was indeed problematic made her eager to confirm more clues.

”Benjamin, the little boy’s name is Benjamin, according to his mother.”

Facing the pressure from another Demigod, despite being amazed by the strong presence of this team, Luyi did not back down and earnestly uttered a name.

...

Lord Aike didn’t seem to care much about the target’s name, but Luyi’s serious emphasis conveyed a strong sense of determination.

While progress was being made, the clue seemed to end simultaneously.

Surveying the surroundings, the displeased Aike didn’t vent on the just-rescued man but attempted to seek other valuable information herself.

”Lord Luyi, I have another small question.”

Seeing everyone lost in thought, Fu Qian timely interjected, casually deepening the previous discussion.

”You mentioned the abnormal calm at the time, and I’d like to know if Little Benjamin also exhibited such behavior during the process. Did he cry, for instance?”

”Of course, he did...”

Fu Qian’s unusual appearance made Luyi unable to assess his identity. Though the question was strange, after a few extra glances, he chose to answer earnestly.

”Given his infant mind, it’s normal to cry continuously after such torment.”

”But even so, his crying was faint, and the tone was bizarre, like—wait, I think I hear that sound again...”

Suddenly falling silent and looking around, Luyi’s face was full of incredulity.

”Again... you mean you didn’t hear it earlier?”

This sudden change clearly struck Lady Ji Ning’s nerves, and she immediately frowned and asked.

Ah—

Unfortunately, she didn’t get a response. The formerly puzzled Luyi, who wondered about the lack of screams, let out a heart-wrenching wail.

...

”There’s something wrong with his body... inside his abdomen.”

This sudden anomaly, even in such a confined, oppressive space, still had quite the impact.

But the high-level team’s composure was shown at this moment.

They immediately assumed defensive stances, but facing Luyi’s convulsing body and sounds, none rushed forward and instead all looked towards Li He.

The latter did not disappoint their expectations, quickly drawing a conclusion within a second.

”There’s something inside!”

With his prompt, Luyi’s abdomen, shielded by his arm, became the instant focus of their attention.

Even if their senses were suppressed, those present had keen eyesight, able to see the abnormal writhing below the clothes.

Such a scene was all too reminiscent of the earlier ”cradle” situations.

Could that thing have hidden inside the belly? But Luyi had earlier seemingly purified himself, showing no reaction at all.

Hidden to such an extent...

As the thought emerged, Aike noticed Mr. Li Sr. already stepping forward, his weapon unswervingly extended.

Shhh—

At that moment, it was apparent that Luyi had an instinctive protective response.

But faced with the decisive methods that shocked even the Night Watchman, it still failed to exert any obstructive effect, despite nearly being reflexive.

The dark golden hue flashed past, precisely slicing open Luyi’s writhing abdomen.

The force was controlled with surgical precision, skin, muscle, and peritoneum, all overlapping incisions, without plunging deeper.

And from this surgical-grade exit, the first thing to struggle free was a tangle of greyish-white threads.