Chapter 470: Chapter 470: Wasteland Section (32)_1 Chapter 470: Chapter 470: Wasteland Section (32)_1 “`
Hearing Fu Qian’s request, Ji Yicheng was quite invigorated.
What he feared was that Fu Qian was truly insane and would aim to kill him without discrimination.
Key to his concern was that, from their previous encounters, this man was not only mysterious in origin but also had many methods at his disposal.
If he was really determined to kill, he could indeed pose a life threat to him.
As long as Fu Qian was willing to negotiate terms, then everything could be discussed.
Therefore, he very straightforwardly expressed his sincerity.
“Mainly I am not quite certain what I want to know, fortunately we have enough time, so why don’t you organize your thoughts and consider what you can tell me?”
Unfortunately, the response he got from Fu Qian was rather equivocal.
With no other option and his instinct for survival being so proactive, not to exploit that would truly be a waste of heaven-sent opportunity.
What could he tell him…
Fu Qian’s words made Ji Yicheng catch his breath, realizing he had been too eager, which put him at a disadvantage.
While this was indeed a setback, the issue was that the cost of not being passive could potentially exceed his capacity to bear.
He still had a whole life ahead of him; he couldn’t die at any cost, not even risking the slightest danger.
So what might this man be interested in?
Ji Yicheng looked at Fu Qian, very much hoping the other man would offer a hint.
However, the latter just stood there, without any extra movement.
Even his face was covered by a mask, hiding any expression.
This unusual silence felt incredibly oppressive.
It was as if reminding him at all times that his life hung by a thread, making Ji Yicheng extremely uncomfortable.
“It seems you are very interested in that underground relic, I think I have some information in that regard that I can share with you.”
After a long while, Ji Yicheng eventually organized his thoughts.
“And I promise you, it’s intel that fool Angui could never possibly know.”
“It seems that in facilitating this plan, besides serving your organization, you indeed have other motives.”
Fu Qian nodded, not at all surprised.
“Then speak, let’s hear it.”
“I’m sorry, I can’t just tell you directly, I need your promise beforehand.”
Ji Yicheng, however, shook his head, staring at Fu Qian.
After his recent self-adjustment, his emotions had stabilized, and he realized that while he needn’t infuriate the other party, neither should he allow himself to be completely at his mercy.
“Otherwise, how can I ensure that after I tell you the information, you won’t make another move to kill me?”
“I see…”
After listening to him, Fu Qian first pondered and then shook his head again.
“I am not sure of the ways you’ve always interacted with people, but I suggest you first learn to recognize the situation.”
“At this moment, you are wounded, betrayed by your own men, unable to escape, and even on your mortal enemy’s turf, a truly desperate situation.”
“Now you are doing everything you can to beg for a sliver of a chance to live, so—you do not have the power to ensure that I won’t turn on you.”
…
Fu Qian’s reply was ice-cold, merciless, and irrefutable, causing Ji Yicheng’s complexion to turn as unsightly as a shattered egg, his mental preparation crumbling instantly.
At this moment, he profoundly understood that the man before him was not some righteous Messenger, but fundamentally an unscrupulous villain.
Even if such a person made promises, they were utterly meaningless; he wouldn’t even blink an eye in breaking them.
“So think it over again.”
…
This time, Ji Yicheng’s silence lasted a bit shorter.
“The underground relic was something I discovered half a month ago.”
Finally recognizing the situation, he went straight to the point.
“That early?”
Fu Qian was pleased with this progress in thought.
“Yes.”
With Fu Qian asking questions, Ji Yicheng was somewhat revitalized for a moment; at least this showed that the man before him was indeed interested in the relic.
“It was completely concealed beneath a swamp originally, and I found it by accident.”
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“In my memory, shouldn’t exploring and pioneering, these rough tasks, normally be done by a bunch of servants, needing you to take action personally?”
“Of course, there’s a reason for that.”
Ji Yicheng hummed, and astonishingly, there was a hint of pride in his expression.
“The Ash Descending Ability of the Ji Family has many effects, not only can it temporarily change the surrounding environment, creating a special domain, but it can also act on oneself, altering one’s form of existence.”
“You mean something like a spirit-like state?”
Fu Qian recalled the scene where the exploded head rapidly healed.
“Right, in that state, one can not only flexibly alter one’s shape but also greatly enhance one’s survival abilities, becoming almost immune to effects like flames and poison, which makes it especially suitable for exploration, hence I occasionally engage in such activities.”
“I see.”
Fu Qian made a gesture, indicating for the other to continue.
“Anyway, after I entered the underground relic, I quickly noticed a strange change in myself.”
Ji Yicheng looked at Fu Qian.
“You should feel it too, right?”
“You mean that special emotional influence? Indeed.”
Fu Qian nodded.
“Including Kelson and Sybil, both were affected, so they came to the conclusion that one should not look in mirrors.”
“That’s just wishful thinking.”
Ji Yicheng responded with a cold laugh upon hearing this.
“That mental influence has nothing to do with whether you look in mirrors or not, it starts from the moment you enter the relic, and in fact, once you leave the area, the effect will disappear.”
Is that how it is? It seemed the conspicuous placement of mirrors had led Sybil and the others to an incorrect conclusion.
Fu Qian nodded thoughtfully.
“How can you be so sure?”
“Because I’ve tested it.”
Ji Yicheng’s expression was ice-cold.
“After realizing the anomaly, during my second exploration, I brought someone with me.”
“He did not look at the mirrors the entire time, yet still displayed signs of emotional influence.”
“Don’t be overconfident, that thing is so conspicuous, what if he glanced at it by accident?”
“Impossible, because after entering, he became blind immediately.”
Ji Yicheng said nonchalantly.
“I am absolutely certain he couldn’t see anything.”
“Very thorough!”
Fu Qian nodded, understanding his point.
“But what you want to tell me surely isn’t limited to these minutiae, right?”
“…Of course not!”
Ji Yicheng’s momentum suddenly weakened a little.
“What I want to tell you is the real secret of the relic.”
The next moment he took a deep breath.
“That place can transform you into a true Angel.”
“The feathers in front of the mirror are leftovers from the transformation process.”
Angel?
Fu Qian gestured toward Ji Yicheng’s back.
“Your pair of wings? They are indeed impressive.”
“Moreover, I’ve seen feathers on a brother named Montes.”
“Are you trying to tell me that he transformed into an Angel while molting?”
“Of course not.”
Ji Yicheng slowly shook his head.
“To become an Angel, you first need the recognition from that mirror.”
“What happened to Montes, that’s just the raw material.”