Eldritch Horror Theatre - Ch. 22: 100% Kicked-Away Physique
How many like us?
"What do you want to do?"
Tan Mingxue looked vigilant.
In fact, it wasn't just her. Qi Xue was also astonished, completely unable to figure out why Fu Qian would ask this.
"Understood. Not many."
Fu Qian nodded.
"Oh, why do you say that?"
Qi Xue became interested.
Fu Qian pointed at Tan Mingxue.
"Given her personality, if there were many, her reaction wouldn't be like this. It would most likely be something like 'Enough to blow you into scum'."
Haha!
Qi Xue froze for a moment, then burst into laughter. In the end, he was so amused he slapped his thigh, completely ignoring the ashen-faced party involved next to him.
"You're absolutely right."
After laughing, Qi Xue pushed up his glasses.
"Mingxue is the Group 2 Leader, while I handle Group 1's affairs. Although there are quite a few Night Watchers in this city, if you're talking about our level, there really aren't many."
"But don't blame me for not reminding you, our boss..."
Qi Xue pointed upwards.
"She is a player on a completely different level. You'd best not have any weird ideas."
I see. A relatively large number of minions, a single-digit number of powerful minions, plus a big boss holding down the fort. Fu Qian summarized it using gaming terminology, forming a rough estimate of the situation he would face in Asura Mode.
Valuable intel. The trip wasn't in vain.
Fu Qian nodded.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."
It was time to go back. Every second delayed here added a trace of risk of having to restart.
"Don't you want to know why the Wen Family is in such a predicament?"
Seeing Fu Qian really getting up to leave, Qi Xue suddenly asked.
There's a catch, as expected. But unfortunately, I'm really not interested in knowing. Time was Eldest Miss Wen's life, my money, and my mission.
However, to avoid arousing unnecessary suspicion, Fu Qian reluctantly stopped.
"Let's hear it. Though if I remember correctly, Team Leader Tan just finished saying they weren't specially targeting the Wen Family."
"That statement isn't actually wrong. We aren't targeting them, but the Wen Family indeed hasn't received any special care. As long as we do things strictly according to the rules, it's enough to give them a headache."
Qi Xue spread his hands.
"Actually, we don't have any prejudice against Wen Li. But the Wen Family's businesses are too involved, even dipping into some gray areas, which put them on our radar. Although some borderline stuff isn't under our jurisdiction, we do keep a tally of certain accounts."
"Out of all that bullshit, only the first sentence has any meaning."
Fu Qian glanced at Qi Xue.
"Which of those aristocratic families is truly clean? Are you guys really bored enough to manage these things? Tell me, what prejudice do you actually have against Wen Li?"
Uh...
Qi Xue froze again, then started laughing, turning to Tan Mingxue.
"I'm liking this guy more and more. His strength is quite good, and his brain works well too. He's more than qualified to be recruited as a formal team member."
"Ruthless, unknown origins."
Tan Mingxue snorted, giving only a concise evaluation.
"You're right."
Qi Xue pulled out a cigarette from nowhere, took a drag, and instantly entered a deep, contemplative state.
"The problem indeed lies with Wen Li."
"Mental Type Beyonders are rare. We've actually been paying attention to her for a long time."
"Although her abilities were extremely weak in the early stages, it was the first time this type of ability appeared, making it very valuable. As she continued to grow, we discovered more and more surprises. We even put her file under special focus, thinking we could provide some appropriate guidance when the time was right."
"However, it's a pity that not long ago we received a notice. Her file level was adjusted, becoming 'Observe Quietly'."
"It basically means pay attention and observe, but do not intervene. You know what I mean?"
Understood. Fu Qian had felt something was weird before, but he didn't expect there to be such a hidden agenda.
With the Night Watchers' influence, they wouldn't care what benefits the Wen Family gained because of Wen Li. Going from placing high hopes to 'Observe Quietly' could only be for her own reasons.
It seems my guess was right. To be associated with a Containment Item in the Warehouse, it has to be somewhat abnormal. ……
Of course, abnormal or not, he still had to complete his mission.
Qi Xue and the others were decent enough; they still dispatched a car to drop him back.
By now, Fu Qian was a prominent figure in the Wen Family mansion. The reasons for his being taken away by the Night Watchers had alone circulated in several versions.
Someone had long reported the news to Wen Li. The latter was cautious enough not to run out to greet him, but through the intercom, he could still sense she was relieved.
"Mr. Fu, they didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
Wen Li couldn't wait to greet him when he walked into the living room.
"No, Team Leader Tan and the others were very hospitable. We had quite a pleasant conversation."
Fu Qian sized Wen Li up, confirming she hadn't encountered any problems during this time.
He recalled what Qi Xue said at the Night Watchers' Nightwatcher Base.
Is this reliable? The completion condition for my mission is to have this girl successfully advance to Tier 6. But according to what Qi Xue said, she is very out of the ordinary. Even the Night Watchers adjusted their expectations to 'Observe Quietly'. What if she never levels up? Am I supposed to stay here and be a bodyguard forever? Quite pleasant? This statement obviously shocked Wen Li. When Tan Mingxue came to take him away, her attitude was far from kind.
The fact that Fu Qian could return safely so quickly had already greatly exceeded her expectations. Based on what he said, it sounded like he was just invited over as a guest.
"Al...right, do you want to rest for a bit?"
Wen Li didn't ask further. She was already very grateful that Fu Qian could rush back so quickly.
"No need."
Fu Qian waved his hand, looked at Wen Li, and asked the question he cared about most.
"When do you estimate you can complete your advancement?"
When? Wen Li's expression shifted.
"Does Mr. Fu have new arrangements?"
"Please rest assured, I have a premonition it won't be long now."
"I've been at Tier 7 for a long time. I can feel I am only one step away from breaking through. However, Mental Type advancements often require a catalyst, so it's hard to confirm the exact time, but it's definitely in the near future."
"Once I advance to Tier 6, I will have a certain degree of self-preservation ability. It won't delay you for too much time..."
While earnestly explaining to Fu Qian, Wen Li suddenly received a message. She ran to open the door with a look of pleasant surprise.
"Dad, how did you get back so early?"
A weary-looking Wen Xiuxian walked in.
"Things didn't go smoothly, so I came back early."
Wen Xiuxian was clearly in low spirits; he only revealed a hint of a smile upon seeing his precious daughter.
"Mr. Fu is here too. I heard about what happened in the morning. It seems they didn't make things difficult for you. Thank you for your hard work these past two days."
"Don't mention it."
Fu Qian silently took a step forward. While speaking politely with Wen Xiuxian, his eyes were actually on Wen Li.
The latter's original pleasant surprise had vanished. She was frowning at her father, a look of doubt crossing her face.
Something's wrong. A cold light flashed in Fu Qian's eyes; a certain feeling in his heart was confirmed.
In the next second, Eldest Miss Wen was kicked flying away once again.
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