Chapter 632: Chapter 632 Surrender_1 Chapter 632: Chapter 632 Surrender_1 “What do you mean?”
Yuan Shan undoubtedly attached great importance to Fu Qian’s opinion now.
“It’s nothing. Keep going; everything will become clear once we arrive.”
Unfortunately, Fu Qian had clearly picked up the strategist’s bad habit of speaking in half-truths without offering any explanations.
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Though she unquestionably felt like hitting someone, Yuan Shan evidently didn’t have the energy to delve deeper. She snorted in dissatisfaction and then turned her attention back to driving.
Considering their earlier meandering route, in essence, they hadn’t gone too far, and the trio quickly approached the Bloodline Clan’s gathering area once again.
However, compared to before, a startling scene now unfolded before them.
The once-secluded road was surprisingly dotted with scattered pedestrians.
There were old and young, for each one, all on foot.
The common trait among them was their silence; there was no communication between them, and they proceeded in quietness.
Most strikingly, their demeanor was remarkable.
All of these people were, without exception, like the previously encountered Graceful Brother, their bodies erect, their footsteps confident and elegant.
At first glance, they looked like an assembly of zombies.
Of course, Chief Yuan’s expression was just as rigid.
Witnessing this clearly abnormal scene, her hands gripped the exquisitely crafted U-shaped steering wheel so tightly that it creaked alarmingly, leading to concerns that it might buckle under the strain at any moment.
However, this worry didn’t last long, as the sound of brakes soon filled the air and the car came to a stop.
Looking through the car window, Fu Qian recognized a scene that was all too familiar: the outside of Grantham Manor, which they had visited before.
Yet the place had a notably different air now; the tangible darkness seemed to grow from every corner, shrouding it in sinister depth.
And within that profound darkness, a mass of black twisted and changed shape violently, quickly forming the silhouette of broad bat wings.
“Grantham, what is happening here?”
Chief Yuan didn’t hesitate to get out of the car and coldly questioned the dark mass.
“Chief Yuan, I’m terribly sorry.”
The black wings unfurled in response, seemingly tearing a piece from the darkness as the recent acquaintance, Grantham, casually stepped out from the Void and slowly touched down to the ground.
“I was just on my way to find you. It’s such a coincidence.”
“What do you want with me?”
Though somewhat surprised, Yuan Shan naturally wasn’t going to be easily fooled and immediately pressed the question.
“I’m here to turn myself in for wrongdoing, I apologize for having concealed that from you earlier.”
Grantham’s tone was strikingly candid.
“The truth is, the Gulad Family has made a rather serious mistake.”
He glanced at the pedestrians by the roadside and sighed deeply.
“Without my knowledge, a batch of Transcendent potions were improperly released.”
“I’ve been trying to retrieve them, but I’ve found that too many people have already used them. I had been naively hopeful that there wouldn’t be any adverse effects.”
“I didn’t expect that upon the full moon’s arrival, such anomalies would still arise.”
“Is that what you wanted to say?”
When she first heard him talk of turning himself in, Yuan Shan’s expression softened considerably.
However, as she heard the rest, her face filled with murderous intent.
“Yes, after causing such a problem, our family doesn’t dare shirk responsibility any longer. Once we ensure that these civilians won’t suffer any real harm, we are ready to accept any punishment.”
Grantham seemed fully aware of the shift in Yuan Shan’s tone, his promise firm and solemn.
“Ready to accept any punishment?”
Staring at Grantham, Yuan Shan was already scoffing repeatedly.
This man wasn’t conceding an error; he was merely evading the heart of the issue.
All the blame was placed on unapproved potions, not a word was mentioned about the possible promotion ceremony.
The punishment for illegally spreading Transcendent potions might be severe, but it would never lead to the annihilation of the entire Gulad Family.
Thinking of this, Yuan Shan couldn’t help but glance at Fu Qian, realizing the meaning behind the previous question.
“An anomaly caused by the potion”, this explanation could completely serve as an excuse.
And now Grantham was doing just that, leveraging this excuse to downplay the severity.
Indeed, he was prepared to take a risk and secure his family as a guarantee.
“What about Ember?”
Chief Yuan had no intention of entangling with Grantham, opting for directness.
Even if Ember wasn’t the one taking the risk in advancing, as the highest combat power of the Gulad in Shangjing, seeking him out would certainly pose no issue.
“Ember was supposed to be at his residence, but when I recently reminded the clan members to go out and maintain order, he did not respond, so I am also somewhat worried.”
Grantham appeared to have considered his answer well in advance, and his expression was impeccable.
“Apart from finding Chief Yuan, I also plan to check on his situation. If you’re looking for him as well, we might as well go together.”
Quite a meticulous plan indeed.
Observing Grantham’s facile response, Fu Qian couldn’t help but reflect in silence.
He wasn’t surprised by this reaction at all.
After all, from what had happened before, this was pretty much Grantham’s only option, just a matter of degree.
It was this support that would come to an end under what kind of pressure.
And Fu Qian believed that Ember would certainly not be found at his residence at this moment.
Clearly, Yuan Shan had also thought of this, and observing her increasingly troubled expression, Fu Qian felt a sense of deja vu.
See, I told you to choose the lesser of two evils.
“What’s the situation with these people now, and how can it be resolved?”
Whether or not killing was the intent, avoiding harm was paramount. Yuan Shan took a deep breath and asked, pointing around her.
“The potion was tested and showed no problems, no Transcendent residues would be left.”
“But for some reason, after the full moon rose, they seem to have acquired a talent similar to the Bloodline Clan, forming a special connection with the full moon, hence the strange behavior.”
Grantham seemed relieved, pointing around and explaining.
“However, the one consolation is that they haven’t made any violent moves yet, their emotions seem suppressed, and there is reason to suspect that things will return to normal after the full moon.”
“The orders I gave them were to ensure they do not conflict with one another or encounter danger until the sunrise tomorrow.”
“Where are they heading?”
Yuan Shan simply sneered at Grantham’s explanation.
It was a well-calculated move.
He pushed everything onto the potion, then had Ember hide away and wait for everything to end. If it didn’t cause irreparable damage, they would at most face punishment.
But are you so sure there’s no risk?
And one thing was certain, this group of people was heading in a remarkably consistent direction.
“Their actions do look somewhat consistent; I am also confirming this.”
Grantham nodded.
“For now, I think we can follow them and see.”
“Alright, let’s set out now.”
Yuan Shan did not decline his offer to join, speaking directly.
Given the current situation, her plan was also quite clear–to find the source of the anomalies, whatever it took, and eliminate it!
The Night Watchman might reason with others but never bickered.
Even considering the upcoming search, she was already beginning to regret not having chosen the lesser of two evils.