Chapter 1008: Chapter 106 Gospel (23) Chapter 1008: Chapter 106 Gospel (23) Regarding the Ye Island incident, Ji Xun’s reaction just now, though expected, felt to Fu Qian like it slightly exceeded what one would consider a casual interest among peers.
One couldn’t rule out the possibility of vested interests, such as the Ji Family’s secret support for the Sirens’ earlier actions?
The biggest advantage of upgrading from an individual to an organization is that you can outright boost the thickness of your skin by an entire dimension.
While tensions ran high in the Wasteland, it was normal to make concessions when facing a common adversary.
Otherwise, it would be rather arrogant for the Sirens to stir trouble in Yasui’s stronghold on their own.
If it’s true within three months…
At this moment, his words had indeed stirred Ji Xun’s heart, making him involuntarily glance towards Ji Tong.
The latter appeared to be more mature and cautious, not showing much reaction, but Fu Qian had already taken notice of this scene.
“Of course, you’re not bad either.”
Although his guess had been implicitly confirmed, Fu Qian was not interested in dwelling on it, and he quickly changed the subject, addressing Ji Ping.
“It seems you’ve upgraded more than just your ranking, let me see what your true gains are.”
“What gains…”
Ji Ping hesitated for a moment, caught off guard by Fu Qian’s directness.
“The item you got from the Native Council, something compelling enough to move the Ji Family.”
Fu Qian had no interest in beating around the bush.
The Native Council?
However, this casually mentioned term triggered an intense reaction immediately.
Compared to the Rebirth Club, the nature of this term was much more serious.
As one of the top powers, how could the Ji Family be unaware that the Night Watchman was actively searching for this organization, showing a decidedly firm stance?
So that means the Demigod earlier was…
Given his earlier performance, Fu Qian’s words were now undoubtedly more credible, causing Ji Xun to look quite troubled.
“I don’t have it, how could I have had contact with the Native Council…”
As the person in question, Ji Ping never expected such a twist just by being a bit indirect.
Realizing the seriousness of the issue, he hastily denied it.
“So are you trying to say, I sent someone to find you, to bring you here, to prove that I’m a fake?”
Fu Qian let out an “oh,” nonchalantly commenting.
Clearly, regardless of Ji Ping’s explanation, this misunderstanding was an unavoidable obstacle.
“I didn’t mean that…”
After another feeble attempt to defend himself, Ji Ping struggled with his expression, seemingly undergoing an intense inner conflict.
“In fact, I really didn’t know who they were, I just vaguely guessed they weren’t from the club…”
Finally, he clenched his teeth as if having made up his mind.
“After the incident in the Archipelago, I managed to escape by luck, but I almost lost all contact with the club.”
“Even Elder Lu, I also thought you were no longer around…”
“Until not long ago, someone claiming to be from the club found me and told me that there had been more progress with Limb Attachment.”
While speaking, Ji Ping slowly removed his right glove and placed it on the table.
In the palm of his hand was a dried-up hole, revealing blackened red flesh inside, like the eye socket of a gouged-out eye.
Indeed, that was probably the case.
The last time they met, there was an eyeball inside that helped him cast a pirated version of Ashfall.
“What does that person look like?”
Seeing that he was finally on track, Fu Qian’s tone became slightly softer.
“I don’t know what she looks like.”
Ji Ping shook his head decisively.
“That person has a kind of miraculous ability, clearly standing in front of me, but as soon as I turn my head away, I completely forget her face.”
“The only information I remember is that she’s female, wearing a uniform-like white shirt…”
That’s her alright!
Nepheli, Fu Qian naturally recalled a name in his mind.
It seems this former head of the Benevolence Institute was indeed the tech lead for the Native Council.
“What happened later?”
“Later she gave me a choice, to remove the eyeball here, and then…”
Ji Ping removed the other glove.
Underneath, quite unlike his age, was a withered, aged hand, almost indistinct from a corpse.
“To attach this hand.”
“Of course, as I said before, I didn’t quite trust them, I was originally going to refuse until she told me… this hand could let me master the true Ashfall.”
Ji Ping took a deep breath.
“To me, that was an irresistible reason.”
“And as it turned out, her words seem to be true.”
“There’s no need to be so modest, I’m sure its authenticity has been strictly verified.”
Fu Qian smirked coldly, looking at Ji Xun beside him.
“Am I right?”
It was obvious that this was the real reason to persuade the Ji Family to cooperate.
Mere Limb Attachment wasn’t enough to be taken seriously, the Ji Family probably wouldn’t spare it a glance.
But what if there was a way, through such a method, to allow family members without innate talent to also activate this bloodline power?
Without a doubt, Ji Ping had brought such a myth and stood the test.
Or did one honestly think that for a colossal entity like the Ji Family, a no-good family member’s return could be worth anything?
“Yes, it’s the true Ashfall.”
At the moment of truth, Old Master Ji Xun did not intend to conceal it and readily provided verification.
“It’s hard to understand, but he has indeed shown that, and frankly speaking, this is worth far more than a Demigod to the Ji Family.”
“Let me think, one of the props shown, was it that lady who likes to take walks at night?”
Fu Qian wasn’t surprised at all and shifted his attention to another subject.
“When Ji Xue had her incident, we arrived simultaneously with the Gospel Group that rushed over.”
Ji Xun cautiously glanced at Ji Liushuang.
“Then we discovered the activated Ashfall, and she was found fainting inside.”
“I just wanted to share the joy, I didn’t expect her to find it hard to accept, and she fainted before figuring out what was happening…”
Ji Ping admitted to it without denial, trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation.
“I understand, being wealthy and unrecognized is like walking in brocade at night, especially showing off to less fortunate friends.”
With no expression on Ji Liushuang’s face within his field of vision, Fu Qian nodded, his tone indicating understanding.
“Now that we know the backstory, can we see a demonstration?”
“Sure, truth be told, I’ve always been cautious with them, I’ve never betrayed crucial information about the club, encountering you here is truly fortuitous…”
His voice trailed off, and Ji Ping seemed to sense the impatience beneath the mask, casting a seeking glance at Ji Xun, who nodded in agreement.
Clearly, for the Ji Family, it was not something they were willing to give up easily.
Ji Ping took a deep breath, and black and white and gray quickly spread from that withered hand, enveloping the entire room.
This must be it.
The next moment, within the haze, Fu Qian nodded contentedly.