Chapter 1086: Chapter 1084: Dragon Summit Inn (8)
For a mont, the gloomy stone chamber shone like a Sanctuary, as if revisiting the splendor it held a thousand years ago.
Unfortunately, this was not the blessing bestowed by an Ancient Dragon from legends, as the radiant brilliance that seed able to purify both body and soul quickly receded after just a few seconds.
“So it seems, I really can’t be sure.”
Ailina, with her hand on Lorin’s lower abdon, squinted at Fu Qian, her face neither surprised nor fearful.
“It’s fortunate that Mr. Lu said he would only intervene if there was no blood case, and I have no doubt you can achieve this, but on reflection, there isn’t too much to worry about.”
“Oh, why?”
Fu Qian was not disappointed that the other party did not take preemptive action. Instead, he asked with a smile.
“Not to ntion that the blessing has not yet appeared—if Mr. Lu was just joking, then naturally there’s nothing to worry about.”
“And if Mr. Lu keeps his word, even if no blood case happens later when we enter the blessing, creating a blood case wouldn’t be that difficult.”
“Well understood.”
Fu Qian did not hide his admiration.
Ailina’s take on the second scenario was straightforward—if a blood case did not happen soon, she would create the blood case herself.
Then, she would have no reason to use the Shura Mode.
Quite an adaptable thought process—she seems to be growing more and more into a team leader, indeed. Is it that reliance upon others does foster growth?
Furthermore, Ailina made it clear she wouldn’t give up on this operation easily just because of so arbitrary threats.
“It sounds like I have no reason to break my word.”
Fu Qian’s next words also allowed Ailina to breathe a sigh of relief inwardly.
The mysterious figure in front of her was truly unpredictable.
And his power was undoubtedly astonishing.
True, Ailina couldn’t discern his specific ranking due to her limited abilities, but Lorin’s reaction had proven everything.
If it weren’t for an extrely dangerous person, why would Lorin follow along subconsciously after just a slight provocation?
Adding both aspects together, Ailina was faced with a deadly threat that could erupt at any ti.
So there was a mont just now when she almost signaled Lorin to take pre-emptive action, but ultimately, she suppressed the impulse.
If they could not kill with one blow, then comncing such a move would almost certainly doom the operation.
“I am pleased we have reached an agreent, and rest assured, aside from the Ancient Dragon, nothing else will be our target.”
Seeing Mr. Lu’s ntal state improve, Ailina seized the opportunity to imdiately emphasize the clarity of their team’s goal.
No matter his purpose, there was no need to worry about interference from her side.
“Good, this has been a pleasant exchange.”
To Ailina’s relief, it seed that he was quite satisfied with her promise, concluding his words positively—hmm?
The next mont, a strange sensation under her hand caused Ailina, already on edge, to hold her breath, thinking Lorin had beco emotionally unstable due to so provocation.
However, she then noticed Mr. Lu looking towards the doorway.
“Soone’s coming?”
After glancing through a small window on the wall and confirming that the outside was still unchanged, Ailina softly asked.
“It should be good news.”
The other party nodded, affirming there indeed was so movent.
Good news?
While Ailina was pondering the aning behind those words, the sound of hurried footsteps ca at last, and it sounded like more than one person.
“All four of you are here.”
Monts later, a familiar voice sounded from behind—it was Gerard returning with others.
And with that greeting, a group of people sward in, surrounding the four who were just about to disperse from the stone table.
“Hope we’re not interrupting?”
Gerard’s smile was as insincere as ever.
From the looks of it, he might have brought everyone from the Sirens here.
“Gerard, what’s the matter?”
Faced with this sudden situation, Ailina remained calm and directly inquired.
Given her prior service for the Sirens, it was evident she was quite familiar with Gerard.
“Ailina, you seem to be in much better shape.”
Gerard’s exaggerated surprise was sowhat flamboyant as he stood beside the four, looking down upon them.
“Well enough to actually co here to join the excitent, would you like to tell why I ca here?”
“I don’t understand what you an. We’ve been here all along and haven’t left since a while ago.”
The other party’s tone was unfriendly, but under his stare, Ailina responded without showing the slightest bit of guilt.
Mainly because she truly felt no guilt.
“And Mr. Lu?”
After locking eyes with Ailina for a few seconds, Gerard turned his gaze to Fu Qian.
What happened…
Fu Qian appeared contemplative.
“Another death?”
…
After saying this, the already tense atmosphere soared to the breaking point, with more than one person drawing their weapon, ready for a signal.
“So why such a guess? Haven’t you been here the whole ti?”
With an unavoidably hideous smile, Gerard stared at Fu Qian.
“It seems indeed soone died.”
Fu Qian nodded again, pointing around in a circle.
“As for how I know—your numbers seem to have decreased by one since a mont ago.”
“It would make no sense to rush out in such a hurry for a serious incident and leave just one person outside.”
…Just because of that reason?
“You think I would believe you?”
Gerard was almost laughing in anger.
“So you went back and found the person dead? After not finding the murderer and checking around, you find us four who had left suspicious?”
Yet Fu Qian was disinterested in catering to his emotions and continued to analyze the current situation.
“It’s a reasonable deduction, especially since we four apparently did not know each other originally, and yet we’re discovered here, seemingly conspiring.”
“You’re quite honest about it, so why are you four sitting together?”
This candid analysis seed sowhat unexpected to Gerard.
“Good question.”
Fu Qian glanced at Ailina.
“We had a private agreent to cooperate in preparation for the hunting operation later.”
When did I agree to a cooperative operation…
Ailina thought subconsciously but didn’t contradict it. However, what she was really considering was sothing else—the mont this fellow noticed the arrival of Gerard and his group, he had described it as “good news.”
“Within such a short ti, this is already the second blood case. It seems making the decision to find a temporary ally was correct.”
Seemingly aware of Ailina’s thoughts, Fu Qian comnted with a smirk.
Exactly… his “good news” ans this!
Blood had been spilled again, so there was no need to create it manually!
Ailina took a deep breath.
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