Eldritch Horror Theatre - Ch. 168: Legacy of the Sword Heart (XV)
Ji Liushuang’s scrutiny lasted for only a few seconds before she quickly turned her head back again.
However, within the next few minutes, Fu Qian discovered that every single member of the Sword Institute who had comprehended Sword Intent turned back to glance at him.
Their movements were extremely natural, looking just like someone casually gazing around after listening to a lecture for a long time; no abnormality could be detected.
Even their expressions were leisurely and relaxed.
If it were normal times, absolutely no one would detect any anomaly.
Yet at this moment, from Fu Qian’s perspective, this scene exuded a thick, eerie flavor.
Did it find out?
If his guess was correct and Legacy of the Sword Heart was a special, conceptual-type existence, then his action just now was equivalent to having observed it.
The instant he knew it, it also knew this fact.
The scene just now indicated that it was very likely to possess living characteristics.
Like a beast in the shadows, his observation threatened it, so he had been targeted.
"Your popularity truly is not low."
At this moment, Lanaya’s vivid red lips pressed close to Fu Qian’s ear, giggling non-stop.
"Quite a few people are stealing glances at you."
With Lanaya's eyesight, the actions of the Sword Institute crowd naturally could not be hidden from her.
But in her view, this group of people had merely heard of Fu Qian's actions and were observing covertly, nothing more. She would not think of other aspects.
"The peach and the plum do not speak, yet a path is born beneath them."
While responding casually, Fu Qian's thoughts were spinning rapidly.
In fact, Fu Qian could not perceive much malice from these scrutinies.
It felt like in these people's self-cognition, they really were just casually taking a glance.
They were still themselves and had not had their minds annihilated by some great existence.
But it was precisely this personal behavior which, when combined together, made one feel very unkind!
Is it using this method to observe me?
Then what if I make it so it cannot observe me?
A thought suddenly popped into Fu Qian's mind.
Glancing left and right, he took two steps naturally, allowing himself to hide behind the crowd, while simultaneously restraining his aura to the maximum extent.
Today there were many spectators. Finding a position that could block him was not difficult.
"What is wrong with you?"
Regarding Fu Qian’s strange movement, Lanaya was obviously very perplexed.
Subconsciously following him behind the crowd, she could not help but frown and ask.
Shh!
Fu Qian made a silencing gesture, indicating for the other party not to speak.
Lanaya shook her head helplessly. Ignoring his strange movement, she raised her head to continue listening to the lecture.
However, in the next moment, she suddenly let out an "Ah."
It wasn't just her; many people had the same reaction.
Within the Sword Array, Ji Liushuang, who was originally sitting in the middle, rose gracefully, parted the crowd, and walked out.
This action undoubtedly attracted the attention of the listeners. However, Ji Liushuang paid no heed to the greetings of others, nor did she make any eye contact.
Under the watch of thousands, this genius young lady walked all the way outside the Sword Array, passed through the layers upon layers of human walls, and found Fu Qian amidst her gazing.
"I have thought it through."
She inhaled, her tone firm.
"I am going with you to the Revelation Institute."
Though her voice was small, it was clear enough.
Originally, her movement was eye-catching, and everyone nearby was holding their breath to see what she wanted to do.
At this moment, as she opened her mouth, a group of people could not believe their own ears.
Lanaya, beside him, directly opened her mouth, dumbfounded.
Is there some mistake!
You have even comprehended Sword Intent, a genius hand-picked by the Demigod. Why would you run to Revelation for no reason?
"Oh?"
Also serving as the focus of gazes, Fu Qian scrutinized Ji Liushuang, who had suddenly made a decision.
Resentful, resolute... at this moment, within this lady's eyes, there was even a shred of deeply hidden anticipation.
Could this gaze be... that of looking at the biological father who abandoned her?
Fu Qian could not help but experience a headache.
Regarding transferring to the Revelation Institute, he had merely spoken casually. Based on his understanding of Ji Liushuang, he had never expected the other party to agree.
Yet right now, she seemed to have convinced herself, truly regarding him as the father she had never met.
And for the sake of staying by his side, she did not hesitate to abandon everything in the Sword Institute.
With this girl’s IQ, based on the contents he had just pure babbled earlier, she shouldn't be fooled to this extent.
Not to mention the possible resentment in her heart.
Is it 'it'?
In order to keep himself under constant observation, had 'it' allowed Ji Liushuang to convince herself, acknowledging him as this father? And without questioning for a moment that it was his true thoughts.
Was this the reaction targeted at his hiding?
Simple and crude; it truly resembled an animal acting on instinct.
"Liushuang, what is wrong with you!"
Fu Qian had not yet spoken, but the one with the greatest reaction was Jian Jingzheng.
This gentleman had been staring deathly at Ji Liushuang from the moment she stood up. Upon hearing the words she spoke, he jumped up even more.
Striding forward, Jian Jingzheng blocked directly between Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang, his voice somewhat flustered and exasperated.
"Is your brain muddled? Why run to the Revelation Institute?"
In the next moment, this gentleman suddenly realized something and abruptly raised his head to glare at Fu Qian.
"Did you use some despicable means to coerce her? I warn you not to go too far!"
"If I go too far, what can you do?"
Fu Qian did not look at him, but rather gazed at Ji Liushuang for a long time before gently shaking his head.
"I do not teach well. You should continue to practice the sword."
Ji Liushuang’s whole body trembled. Glimmers of tears appeared in her eyes almost instantly.
"Take the person back. She might be too tired."
Fu Qian did not look at her again, speaking to the dumbfounded Jian Jingzheng.
This...
Never in their wildest dreams did they imagine that, ultimately, it would be this instigator who refused to accept her.
For a time, Jian Jingzheng’s emotions were complex, and he subconsciously looked at Ji Liushuang behind him.
The latter stood stiffly on the spot, having no intention whatsoever of walking back.
Sigh!
Lanaya finally came back to her senses at this time. Although she did not know what had happened between Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang, the situation before her eyes still needed to be handled.
She took a step forward, reached out to grab Ji Liushuang’s arm, and after exerting a little force, supported the latter back into the sword circle.
Fu Qian watched this scene without a word, turning to hide himself in the shadows again.
As if noticing the abnormality, Li Weixuan’s voice also stopped at this time, indicating for the students to rest for a short while.
Looking at Ji Liushuang being supported by Lanaya, Li Weixuan leaped down from the Sword Pavilion and walked over to check on the specific situation.
"She might be too tired."
After a simple check, Li Weixuan let out a sigh.
Ji Liushuang’s anomaly might have a small element of fatigue, but it looked more like it was caused by excessive emotional agitation.
During the afternoon, he had already heard of quite a few exploits related to Fu Qian.
This mentor, who had only recently joined the Academy, had methods that could be described as tyrannical and forceful, having directly attacked and killed a student of the Sword Institute.
But it was precisely this decisive action that allowed the matter to be resolved at the fastest speed.
Experts often possessed some personality. Li Weixuan actually did not have too much of an objection to this.
But at this very moment, this strange exchange between this fellow and Ji Liushuang was truly baffling.
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