Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1848: Chapter 1843: Privileges of a Top-Tier Laboratory

Aren’t you being a bit too ruthless?

Su Zhiyan’s decision was already shocking, but Professor Fu’s response was even more astonishing, leaving everyone, including Lisa and others, staring at him in disbelief.

A distinguished Night Watchman and High-level Extraordinary, head of the Special Incident Investigation Team, requesting to use your place, and you immediately turn around and ask them to volunteer for your experiment?

Truly utilizing everyone to their fullest, but are you sure everyone has the time to accompany your nonsense—

”Alright, I was just waiting for a response from the Council anyway.”

Su Pastry nodded, having no objection to the arrangement.

...He agreed just like that, not even asking what he planned to have him do?

Faced with this overly aloof conversation, the audience was clearly a bit numb.

However, none of them were fools; they naturally wouldn’t think this High-level Extraordinary was naive enough to be easily tricked by an unscrupulous professor.

The only explanation for such an immediate agreement is that these two share an unusual friendship, making this a simple task that isn’t worth mentioning.

As expected of Professor Fu, he truly is well-connected, all those field research trips weren’t for nothing.

Moreover, the recent meteor shower incident is likely more complex than it appears.

”Thanks in advance.”

At this time, Fu Qian even imitated Su Pastry’s way of expressing gratitude, nodding and then turning to Lisa, pointing at her head.

”Regarding the earlier mentioned Crimson Wedding, it seems President Cass still recognizes the significance of bloodline inheritance for Extraordinary powers?”

...

Why does it feel like a regular meeting, going through items one by one?

The topic switch was so abrupt that Lisa almost couldn’t react in time.

”That’s right, Cass believes that offspring bloodlines have a significant special meaning for Extraordinary powers.”

The benefit was that she quickly realized she wasn’t the only one confused, so she finally became a bit more calm, forcing herself to answer.

”Although the core reason behind this effect cannot be confirmed, almost all bloodline inheritances have breakages, where an Extraordinary gives birth to ordinary offspring, and ordinary people in turn give birth to an Extraordinary.

”But Cass always believed this seemingly irrational coincidence must have some determinative factor we haven’t recognized yet, possibly more abstract than ordinary flesh and blood. In fact...”

Lisa glanced at Ji Liushuang beside her.

”Cass has always been interested in the Swordsmanship Department because he thinks that compared to our innate abilities, cultivation talent might be more sensitive to bloodline influence, serving as a reference.”

”Very interesting thought.”

Listening intently, even his gaze followed Lisa’s mentor.

Fu Qian was observing Ji Liushuang, but his thoughts were on the previous bronze headband.

As part of the Ji Family bloodline, and even the nominal next Family Head, he hadn’t inherited even the ability of Ashfall.

But after putting on the headband, Ji Liushuang still received a warning seemingly left by his ancestors.

This identification mechanism always intrigued him from the start.

It seemed fitting, as a pillar of the Heaven’s Commencement Institute, that President Cass was equally focused on this major topic.

He even set aside biases, proposing to observe cultivation as a subject, which upon deeper thought is quite interesting.

After all, many examples are there, with the hereditary transmission rate in cultivation talents clearly higher.

For instance, President Li Weixuan and his grandfather, along with the Xi Yuan’s Huang Family.

Of course, due to the Transcription of Truth incident, their numbers may not be as flourishing anymore.

”Sorry, I didn’t realize this was an important item initially.”

As Fu Qian pondered, Professor Lisa realized something, quickly removing the crown from her head, handing it to Su Pastry with a cautious explanation.

”For me?”

Yet faced with this sudden gesture, Su Pastry merely looked down at the crown without rushing to take it.

”About Larea and the Good Spell Institute’s matter...”

Su Pastry’s confusion successfully triggered Professor Lisa’s greater confusion, leading her to sharply turn toward Fu Qian the next moment, her voice turning somber.

”It’s alright, I just took it out for a look without anything else to do.”

Fu Qian spoke as if it was perfectly reasonable.

I knew it—

This guy indeed never explicitly stated the crown was related to the Good Spell Institute’s matters.

But to say it was all a misunderstanding is impossible!

If it wasn’t for this guy deliberately using that stance to mislead, I might not have been so keen to think deeply...

Professor Lisa seemed ready to toss the crown at Fu Qian’s face.

”Thank you very much, I’ve benefited greatly.”

Unfortunately, the latter showed no change in expression, smiling sincerely as he expressed his thanks.

...

”Next time, you can just ask directly.”

Even with Lisa’s current mood, she could still feel the sincerity of the gratitude, and for a moment, her anger was hard to release.

After a mental struggle, she hummed in response, deciding not to stoop to his level.

”Alright, Professor Lisa, you can also keep this.”

Fu Qian’s attitude was impeccable, maintaining a smile while even pointing at the crown in her hand, without taking it.

Ah?

Although it wasn’t something hugely significant, to handle it so sincerely was a bit surprising?

In her surprise, Lisa couldn’t help but glance at Ji Liushuang, clearly reminded of his advance wages.

As expected from a top lab at the Academy, the treatment here is truly excellent.

”If I remember anything else, I’ll let you know then.”

The hesitation lasted only briefly before Professor Lisa made up her mind, retracting her hand holding the crown back, even offering future technical support incidentally.

”Sure.”

With a chuckle, Fu Qian picked up his cup of tea and took a sip.

”That’s great, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, your Excellency.”

Perhaps it was from drinking too much and feeling thirsty, but Professor Lanaia, having observed the developments, was clearly the one drinking the most tea.

Now that things were sorted, and the world seemed at peace, she was quite content. As she considered taking her leave, she too addressed Su Pastry earnestly.

Of course, she surely wouldn’t return to her nightlife; the sky outside was already brightening, and a day’s plan was about to begin with the dawn.

”It seems aside from the meteor matter, things have been relatively quiet at the Academy lately?”

As Su Pastry nodded in gratitude, Fu Qian casually inquired from the side.

”Not too bad...why?”

Asked and instantly wary, Lanaia glared at Fu Qian, worried he’d cause her trouble again, showing signs of an almost reflexive reaction.

”Nothing, just wishing you to maintain that.”

With a smile, he offered a beautiful blessing, not saying anything further.

It appeared that Miss Wen was quite at ease at the Academy, having no sense of anything amiss, nor looking for the recommended enthusiast to find him.