Chapter 1094: Chapter 1092: Dragon Summit Inn (16)
Could this be the legendary Soul Butterfly?
Fu Qian thought back to Ailina’s words as he examined the object between his fingers.
Entirely clear and transparent, it didn’t seem solid at all at first glance.
It only took this shape after he had clamped it between his fingers.
Earlier, when it was flitting through the air, it almost blended completely with its surroundings without even the concept of transparency.
Added to that the brilliant Gold rain, only when it got close enough did he notice something unusual.
Indeed, it lives up to its name.
The only problem is that it doesn’t quite look like a butterfly!
It’s about the size of a palm, with wings as geometrically regular, and most importantly…it only has one wing.
Yes, despite the feeling in his hand that it was eager to fly, this butterfly seemingly had just one wing.
“Soul Butterfly!”
It seemed there was no need to guess anymore.
Fu Qian looked up at Nora as she exclaimed in shock, her face a mix of disbelief and a faint trace of unwillingness.
It was like triumphantly turning around to see a comrade unveil a legendary weapon.
“Is it very expensive?”
Fu Qian nodded immediately, with a newbie’s tone.
“Needless to say, it’s one of the most valuable things in Blessing, and very difficult to catch–”
Nora stopped abruptly, staring as Fu Qian’s fingers opened.
The freed Soul Butterfly immediately fluttered its wings briskly, traced a strange curve with its transparent wing, and blended back into the air.
This guy clearly seems unstable!
In fact, Ms. Nora wasn’t the only one struck dumb.
So valuable, and just casually thrown away?
Indeed, it’s a miracle, it really does look like a butterfly.
However, amidst the trio’s exclamations, Fu Qian was fixated on the peculiar vanishing trajectory, deep in thought.
The erratic flight path made it seem as if there was another non-existent wing in a symmetrical position.
Admiringly, Fu Qian reached out his right hand again.
The Soul Butterfly, which had just vanished into thin air, was caught out of nowhere by him for the second time and forced to reappear.
“It’s said to have a mesmerizing effect on people?”
Casually handing the winged Soul Butterfly to the trio, Fu Qian recalled what he’d heard earlier.
“…For us?”
Realizing that Mr. Lu wasn’t just showing off his trophy but was actually letting their group have it, Nora exclaimed in surprise.
“Isn’t it very precious? After all, it looks like, once Blessing is over, I need to make a trip with Gerard.”
Fu Qian motioned to the iron anchor in his hand.
…
Nora was momentarily at a loss for words, turned to look at Tieer, only to see him nod slightly, indicating that she should accept it.
“Thank you!”
Although not expecting such a windfall, the group was clearly well-prepared; Nora quickly pulled out a meticulously crafted metal box, and carefully received the butterfly from Fu Qian’s hand.
“The mesmerizing effect of the Soul Butterfly actually lies entirely in its wing.”
Telling Nora not to put it away just yet, Tieer looked at Fu Qian entering the door and seriously answered his earlier question.
The wing?
Fu Qian took a glance at what was in Nora’s hand, and in that instant, the butterfly’s wings had already regained their sharp polygonal shape, smooth as a mirror.
“Remember, when capturing a Soul Butterfly, never directly gaze at your own reflection on its wings, otherwise you will be entranced by the illusion reflected, and may even lose the ability to resist completely.”
Tieer explained quickly.
“Although Mr. Lu is powerful, even a small oversight in such a place could lead to unnecessary harm.”
So, it’s the deceiving reflection?
Old Master Tieer explained quite clearly, Fu Qian nodded in agreement, his gaze fixed on the mirror in the next moment.
Is this… eaten by insects?
Surprisingly, despite being warned, he chose to look anyway.
With the astonished look in the eyes of Tieer and the others, Fu Qian also saw the reflection on the wings clearly.
It was indeed himself, but in the reflection, right in the center of his forehead, there was a flesh-colored worm as thick as a finger, swaying left and right attempting to pull itself out.
At a glance, its head emerging from the center of his forehead even bore his own face.
The latter half of the insect’s body seemed to be growing directly from the brain.
And it was not the only one.
In the center of his chest and at the abdomen, there were similarly shaped beings, all struggling in the same manner.
Quite a bizarre scene!
Watching this carefully, Fu Qian was admiring while sensing the deception Tieer mentioned.
Not only was his attention quickly drawn, his eyes seemed to only see the curves of the three worms tearing, and even an urge to pull them all out rapidly expanded.
Would he lose the ability to move if he really did that?
Contemplatively, Fu Qian reached out two fingers again, slowly probing toward the position of the worm in the reflection on his forehead.
“Wait a minute…”
Facing this scene, Tieer held back Nora who wanted to step forward and did not allow her to cover the Soul Butterfly.
Not only that, but he even slowly stepped back a few steps himself and signaled the craftsmen to follow.
…
It seemed like he really caught onto something.
At this moment, as Fu Qian’s two fingers came together, although seemingly touching nothing, a distinct sensation was transmitted.
His thoughts momentarily rusted, entering a special state of delay and calm.
Slightly twisted and eerie, this place looks clear and splendid, but in reality, it has some inconsistency in its internal and external styles.
Amidst his sighs, Fu Qian resisted the urge to grab the second worm and even let go.
“It indeed has a deceptive nature.”
His thoughts quickly recovered, and he nodded at Tieer and the others the next moment, his tone as if he had finished testing.
Regarding the actions of the trio just now, he had a clear view and was very satisfied with Old Master Tieer’s meticulousness.
On one hand, respecting his choice, not letting Nora interrupt him.
At the same time, proactively maintaining distance in the face of his potential confusion, showing that they wouldn’t take advantage of the situation was just.
The reputation of the Hand of Justice indeed wasn’t for nothing.
…Do you even need to say this? Didn’t I tell you earlier? Do you really love to court death that much?
Unable to suppress the desire to criticize in her heart, Nora also marveled at how he was able to stop after only a slight taste.
According to the experience of Hunters, once in that state of confusion, it’s very difficult to get out without help.
“So it’s not just one person who has died because of this.”
Facing Fu Qian’s feedback, Tieer remained calm and composed, continuing to share as much information as he knew.
“Like the rain just now, getting drenched affects your mind just the same. Under such circumstances, encountering a Soul Butterfly makes it even easier to fall victim.”