Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Artificial Eye (20)_1
“You did quite well.”
After imparting information about the ritual, Claudio went on to express his sincere admiration for Li Min.
“To achieve what you have at such a young age isn’t easy, talent and diligence are both indispensable.”
“You flatter me, my teacher has provided me with a lot of valuable guidance.”
Li Min was very humble, speaking with great reverence for her teacher.
“Is that so?”
Claudio didn’t seem very surprised.
“To have taught a student like you, your teacher must have been exceptional, I would have liked to meet him if there had been a chance.”
“My teacher was indeed extraordinary, but unfortunately, he’s passed away.”
Li Min said with some melancholy.
…
“That is truly a pity!”
Li Min’s words made Claudio pause for a moment, and after expressing his regret, he said no more and instead turned his gaze to Fu Qian, looking intently for a while.
“Mr. Che, I had heard about you before and was somewhat skeptical at first; I wanted to see for myself.”
“To my surprise, now that I see you, Roland’s description wasn’t exaggerated at all, in fact, it was somewhat conservative.”
“You’re too kind.”
Claudio’s words could be considered extravagant, but faced with such high praise, Fu Qian simply responded casually.
This somewhat impolite demeanor startled those around him including Roland.
Fu Qian paid no mind to their reaction.
Just as he could tell there was something extraordinary about Claudio, Fu Qian didn’t believe the other party could fail to notice something unusual about himself.
Moreover, he hadn’t made an effort to hide it excessively.
From Roland’s reaction, it was undoubtedly Claudio who was the central figure among this group.
The secret of the Inner Eye he was seeking could very likely lie with him.
Therefore, Fu Qian was actually looking forward to Claudio’s response.
Unfortunately, after his lofty praise, Claudio said no more and simply proceeded to arrange their departure.
…
After taking their leave, aside from Fu Qian, the group was contemplative, and the atmosphere turned quite silent.
However, as someone who had received Li Min’s help, Shang Shiming was the first to break the silence, offering assistance should she need it during the ritual.
Roland too immediately offered to help as much as he could.
Faced with such generous offers, Li Min sincerely thanked each in turn, and then her gaze turned to Fu Qian, full of expectation.
Regrettably, Fu Qian merely looked back at her expressionlessly, leaving it at that.
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“Um… Mr. Che, could we have a chat when you have time?”
After a prolonged awkward silence, Li Min finally couldn’t help but speak up.
All these helpers, and she still needs my assistance?
Curious about Li Min’s persistence, Fu Qian wondered for a moment.
In fact, not just him, Rachel too frowned, completely puzzled as to why Li Min placed such importance on Fu Qian.
Shang Shiming and Roland, recalling what Claudio had mentioned earlier, couldn’t help but give him a couple more glances.
Could it be another ritual requiring brute strength?
Considering past experiences, Shang Shiming even pondered further possibilities.
“Alright.”
This was the second time Li Min had invited him to talk, and as someone polite, Fu Qian gave it some thought and decided not to refuse again.
Well then, we’ll be heading back now.
Seeing that Li Min had something to discuss with Fu Qian, Shang Shiming and the others excused themselves and left.
Roland, before departing, even took special care to remind Li Min to prepare thoroughly before acting and not to rush things.
…
“Our place isn’t far from here, so why not go there to talk?”
“Alright.”
Facing Li Min’s suggestion, Fu Qian expressed willing compliance.
And indeed, Li Min hadn’t lied—it didn’t take long for the three of them to arrive at their destination.
Compared to Roland and his company, the place where these two lived was obviously much shabbier.
It was also a rather upscale apartment, but the space was far too cramped.
And under Rachel’s rather unfriendly gaze, Li Min invited Fu Qian inside.
“Mr. Che, please take a look at this.”
After having Fu Qian sit down and wait for a moment, Li Min quickly returned from her room with an item, which she placed on the table.
It was a gray-white glove, delicately crafted yet fierce-looking. Most importantly, many parts were actually made up of interlocking sharp teeth.
“This is one of my teacher’s relics. I personally can’t make much use of it, but it seems very suitable for you.”
“If possible, I’d like to offer it as payment for your assistance.”
Payment?
Fu Qian picked up the glove and fiddled with it, and it seemed as if sparks could be felt during the movement.
This item was clearly a Transcendent artifact, and its level wasn’t low either.
“Isn’t it a bit wasteful to use this to invite a newly risen Transcendent for help?”
“Not at all.”
Li Min shook her head decisively.
“Considering our previous encounters, I wouldn’t assume Mr. Che to be simply a brute force without subtlety.”
“No matter what your reasons for hiding your strength, I sincerely hope to have your assistance. I would be extremely grateful.”
“Hiding strength?”
Li Min’s words caused Rachel, who was listening on the side, to become quite shocked, looking at Fu Qian with a wary face.
“Yes, I am very certain that Mr. Che is not just a newly risen Transcendent.”
Li Min glanced at her close friend and spoke with considerable certainty.
“Confidence is good, but to talk about this here… If you are wrong, it’s still okay, but if it’s true, aren’t you afraid of any dangers?”
Fu Qian looked at Li Min, displaying a standard villainous smile.
“Worried, but I need your help more.”
Li Min spoke without evading the issue.
“Everyone has their secrets; even if you killed Teresa, it wouldn’t matter.”
“And please don’t worry, whether we can cooperate or not, I can guarantee with my life that Rachel and I won’t disclose any information about this matter. Moreover—”
“If Mr. Che needs it, after my ritual is complete, I can make it very reasonable for them to suspect me, and ensure I won’t be caught.”
The offer was indeed generous!
Ms. Li’s intention was simple; apart from the glove as payment, she would also take the blame for him.
All for the hope that he would help her complete the ritual.
She sounded like a true pragmatist.
“Up to now, you haven’t mentioned what you need my help with?”
Fu Qian pondered for a moment before speaking.
“Sorry, I can’t say.”
To his surprise, Li Min simply shook her head.
“Due to the special nature of the ritual, it must remain confidential for now.”
“But I can assure you that if Mr. Che is willing to help, I will not put you in danger nor will I let you bear the risk of being targeted by the Night Watchman.”
She really was full of sincerity!
Fu Qian thought it over briefly and nodded with a smile.
“It’s a deal.”