Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Artificial Eye (Part Ten)_1
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Assistance?
Fu Qian glanced at the speaker.
He looked to be in his forties or fifties, with thinning hair and a haggard appearance, clearly not in the best of health.
“Please rest assured, I certainly won’t expect you to help without compensation.”
Seeing Fu Qian looking at him, he immediately continued with sincerity and made a self-introduction.
“My name is Shang Shiming, you can verify my credibility with Roland.”
Does that mean a substantial reward?
Fu Qian raised his eyebrows.
“With so many people here, why particularly seek out a newcomer like me for help?”
“You need not worry.”
Seeming to perceive Fu Qian’s doubts, Shang Shiming smiled and said,
“This ritual is very simple in itself, does not involve any dangerous matters, and certainly won’t require you to engage in slaughter.”
“The reason I think you are suitable is because a certain amount of physical strength is needed.”
“Moreover, as I’ve mentioned earlier, you will not be exerting effort for nothing; upon completion, I will give you a reward based on your needs, which is also a principle of our gathering here.”
“Is that so?”
Fu Qian looked at Roland.
“I can vouch for it.”
Roland’s face was expressionless, but his tone was very affirmative.
“If he really defaults on your reward, I will personally make it up to you.”
“Then I’m relieved.”
Fu Qian appeared contemplative.
“The reward can take any form you desire.”
Seeing that Fu Qian’s attitude had shifted, Shang Shiming quickly said,
“Be it materials, items, or equivalent assistance, and—”
He sized up Fu Qian.
“Money, you’ve just received a gift and might still be in need of it.”
“Sounds very appealing, I seem to have no reason to refuse.”
Fu Qian finally nodded his head.
“We can discuss the details later.”
“That’s great!”
Shang Shiming immediately perked up.
“May I ask…”
At this moment, however, a woman’s voice interjected, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.
Li Min, who had been keeping a low profile without a word, could no longer hold back after witnessing the conversation between Fu Qian and Shang Shiming.
“What kind of assistance is needed to get information about a ritual related to energy manipulation?”
“It seems Ms. Li has encountered some troubles in her advancement?”
After Li Min finished speaking, Roland did not appear surprised.
“Indeed, and to be honest, it’s also why I came here. My ability…”
Li Min raised her right hand, spreading her fingers.
The next moment, a thin red current appeared and sparkled in her palm.
“Relates to special energy release, which, in my previous advancements, went quite smoothly thanks to my application and comprehension.”
“Unfortunately, as I attempted to advance to the Middle Tier, I lost direction…”
“If there’s a ritual related to this, I’m willing to offer whatever I can in exchange.”
Li Min spoke earnestly, and her close friend Rachel looked on with hopeful eyes.
A gift related to energy manipulation and release…
The room fell into a brief silence as the group of Transcendents exchanged glances, until Li Min’s expression started to show disappointment, and finally, Roland spoke up.
“It seems that we do not currently have the kind of ritual you seek.”
“But please don’t be too disappointed. I will keep an eye out for information about it. Remember, not everyone is here today.”
“Okay.”
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Li Min maintained her composure and nodded in response.
“Then, I’ll leave it to all of you, and also…”
Something else seemed to occur to her, and she looked up at Shang Shiming.
“May I know if it’s possible for me to observe Mr. Shang’s ritual?”
“I haven’t had much exposure to such concepts before and I’d like to take this opportunity to learn more. When necessary, I will also try my best to offer some help.”
Such an eager and proactive young person.
Shang Shiming hesitated slightly, not expecting Li Min to make such a request, and then looked towards Fu Qian.
“This is your ritual, so it’s up to you.”
Before he could speak, Fu Qian said directly.
His goal was to find information related to the Inner Eye, and regardless of Li Min and Rachel’s intentions, the more people involved under the current circumstances, the better.
“All right.”
Shang Shiming was a man of decisive action, and with the possibility of having two extra helpers for nothing, he agreed readily since Fu Qian had said so.
The episode thus drew to a close, and the pleasant academic exchange continued.
Fu Qian wandered around, listening to insights that were nothing short of eye-opening.
Some rituals were so bizarre that it was hard to imagine the state of mind of those who had made these attempts.
Not until the night had deepened did the gathering officially end.
Transcendents bid their farewells and left one after another, with most of them seeking Fu Qian to express their welcome to his joining.
Fu Qian wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that their looks towards Shang Shiming seemed to contain a hint of envy.
“Now do you understand I wasn’t lying to you?”
Roland came up at that moment, smiling at Fu Qian.
“Trust me, you will get everything you want here; it’s a world you have never experienced before.”
“I’m very much looking forward to it!”
Fu Qian replied casually.
“Mr. Che.”
Shang Shiming also came over at this time, inviting Fu Qian to accompany him.
“Let’s discuss the details. If possible, I would like to start as soon as we can.”
“Sure!”
Fu Qian showed no objections.
“Miss Li and Rachel, would you like to join us as well?”
At Shang Shiming’s request, the group left the room and got into his car together.
“The ritual is actually quite simple.”
As the car slowly drove away, Shang Shiming began to speak.
“It targets no humans; what we need to do is merely destroy a building.”
“Because the requirement of the ritual is to demolish an ancient structure that has existed for over five hundred years.”
You’ve got to be kidding, you’re looking to be promoted to city manager?
Even Fu Qian found the content of the ritual somewhat unbelievable, and the two ladies exchanged glances of mutual incredulity.
“I have already found a target.”
As if anticipating the reaction from Fu Qian and the others, Shang Shiming continued without any change in tone.
“Its location is secluded, not frequented by many people.”
“I have a way to shake its structure, corrode some key points of connection, but due to my lack of strength, I would need Mr. Fu to apply some force when the time comes.”
“If everything goes according to plan, the process will be very quick, and I’m sure we won’t draw the attention of the Night Watchman.”
“Understood.”
Fu Qian nodded, acknowledging that it sounded like a low-risk activity.
“So when do we start our operation?”
“Tomorrow?”
Shang Shiming looked inquisitively at Li Min and the other woman.
“I have no issue with that.”
As a spectator who had butted in, Li Min naturally had no objections.
“Then, let’s do it after dawn.”
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