Eldritch Horror Theatre - Ch. 175: Covert Battle (3)
Amidst the heavy silence in the area, Jia Yi watched Lanaya and her companion leave.
Faced with Fu Qian's naked personal threat, the regional manager had once again capitulated.
Although he was very confused as to why an Academy mentor would behave so maliciously, he clearly didn't dare gamble with his life to find out.
Anyway, the killer's corpse was here, and there was the Academy's backing. Later, when the identity was confirmed, he only needed to carefully consider how to write the report. Glossing over it wouldn't be difficult.
As for reporting him to the Academy, slipping in a little complaint was possible, but he seriously doubted how effective it would be.
"A pleasure working with you."
Fu Qian cast one last look at Ruan Shuo's corpse and rolled up the car window.
Speed was of the essence in war; he had no time to tangle with Jia Yi here.
Contrary to his own strategy switch from physical to spiritual, "It" had clearly switched from spiritual to physical.
First came the massive bombardment of Sword Intent, followed by directly inducing Ruan Shuo to change targets for physical elimination.
One could imagine that upon returning to the Academy, there would definitely be an even more spectacular reception waiting for him.
However, precisely because of this, he had to hurry back.
He couldn't give "It" the time to comfortably set the board.
It was important to remember that Li Weixuan could emerge from seclusion in the posture of a Demigod at any moment, and when that happened, "It" would gain a Gold Medal Enforcer.
On the return trip, Lanaya was also silent for a long time.
That the matter could be resolved with such efficiency was naturally good for her, but Fu Qian's performance had been a bit too exaggerated.
He had practically forced Jia Yi's head down to make him swallow his suspicions. He made the Academy look like a criminal syndicate.
However, she had to admit, seeing how Jia Yi had acted earlier, it felt inexplicably satisfying.
On the other hand, although the killer's identity wasn't confirmed yet, it was clearly a young sword path cultivator.
If it really was someone from the Sword Institute, it wouldn't be good news for the Academy.
"Do you think he might be—"
"Yes."
Lanaya was only halfway through her question when Fu Qian answered.
"How are you so certain?"
Lanaya wore a look of surprise.
"A Swordsman's intuition!"
I swear...
In that moment, Lanaya had the urge to hit someone.
How had she not realized this guy was so obnoxious before!
Feeling indignant, Lanaya couldn't help but glare back at him.
In the back seat, Fu Qian was already resting his eyes.
...
"Mentor Lanaya, what exactly is going on here?"
Lanaya was also a decisive person. Retracing their route back to the Academy, she dragged Fu Qian non-stop straight to the Sword Institute.
There, the impeccably dressed Jian Jingzheng was already waiting. Seeing the two enter, he fired off his question immediately.
On the way, Lanaya had already notified the Sword Institute's side.
"We need your assistance to confirm some information."
Lanaya didn't waste words, tossing the file in her hand straight over.
Jian Jingzheng undoubtedly recognized Ruan Shuo. Just one glance, and his expression turned severe.
"You're saying this person attacked the Warehouse and murdered the guards?"
"You recognize him?"
Lanaya's eye was exceptionally sharp, instantly picking up on Jian Jingzheng's anomaly.
The latter gave her a peculiar look and pulled out a sheet of paper from the file.
"I recognize him, yes. But according to the information you provided, there were even Fifth-tier Beyonders among the murdered guards... This is absolutely impossible.
His name is Ruan Shuo, and he is still just a student. Although he's considered hardworking, as far as I know, he hasn't even advanced to the Middle Tier.
For him to kill those people while outnumbered, isn't that somewhat defying logic?"
This...
When Lanaya arrived to deliver the final blow earlier, Ruan Shuo was already plastered to the wall. She hadn't witnessed the actual attack process with her own eyes, so this question was difficult to answer for a moment.
"It is logical."
Seeing Lanaya look to him for help, Fu Qian didn't decline. Stepping forward, he lightly dropped those three words.
...
Hey, you're not going to cause a scene here too, are you?
Lanaya looked at Fu Qian with considerable nervousness, truly worried he'd issue another death proclamation and make the situation unsalvageable.
"And this is?"
Fu Qian's tone clearly displeased Jian Jingzheng.
"Fu Qian from the Revelation Institute, assisting me in handling this incident."
Lanaya interjected from the side to introduce him.
Revelation...
Jian Jingzheng huffed, making no effort to conceal the disdain on his face, before suddenly remembering something.
"Fu Qian... I received a report today that someone trespassed in the Sword Pavilion, and I think the name was exactly this..."
"That was me."
Fu Qian admitted it directly and openly.
"This is an absolute violation of the rules. If Your Excellency cannot provide a reasonable explanation, I'm afraid I will have to report this and request disciplinary action."
Jian Jingzheng narrowed his eyes, staring at Fu Qian as he spoke.
"I have an affinity with the sword path. Passing by the Sword Pavilion, I felt something in my heart and couldn't help myself from going up. Is this explanation acceptable?"
"Couldn't help yourself?"
Jian Jingzheng was stunned by Fu Qian's reasoning, then scoffed in contempt.
"You say you have an affinity, so you have an affinity. Who do you think would believe your story?"
"I believe it."
However, before his voice even faded, a sound suddenly came from outside.
This voice?
Jian Jingzheng first frowned, then realized something, snapping his head up to look at the person entering through the door.
"Dean, you've come out of seclusion? Could it be that you've already..."
"Not yet."
Li Weixuan waved his hand; his complexion wasn't too good.
"I suddenly felt unsettled and my Sword Heart in disarray. Continuing to sit would have brought more harm than benefit, so I simply came out to take a look."
It's truly getting desperate!
In order to kill him as quickly as possible, it actually dragged out a Li Weixuan who was on the verge of breakthrough?
Fu Qian looked at the Li Weixuan before him. Although his aura was still fierce, there was a fundamental difference compared to his Demigod state.
"It" is so desperate that it doesn't even want to wait half a day!
If his guess was right, Li Weixuan would definitely find a reason to try and kill him momentarily.
"On this person, I sensed the presence of Sword Intent."
Li Weixuan was also sizing up Fu Qian, and then spoke at a leisurely pace.
Sword Intent?
Jian Jingzheng looked at Fu Qian in disbelief, unable to trust his own ears for a moment.
This existence, which could be hailed as a god-given fortune, was something only a select few even within the Sword Institute could comprehend.
Just like himself: despite years of bitter cultivation and having successfully entered the Middle Tier, he still hadn't grasped that sliver of inspiration for Sword Intent.
And now you're telling me a layman went and sat in the Sword Pavilion and comprehended Sword Intent?
"This... impossible, right?"
He said subconsciously.
Li Weixuan, however, didn't answer his query. Instead, he took two steps forward, locking his aura onto Fu Qian.
The next moment, he rested his hand on his waist. Instantly, Sword Intent surged like a tidal wave, vast and mighty.
Provoked by this, Fu Qian only felt the Sword Intent on his body grow active, responding unequivocally without any explanation.
An aura brimming with tyrannical slaughter emerged, and a chilling killing intent instantly filled the entire room.
It really is Sword Intent... Jian Jingzheng was momentarily stupefied.
He still knew his stuff. No matter how reluctant he was, he had to acknowledge the reality before his eyes.
It's just that the murderous nature is a bit too heavy!
This murderous Sword Intent seemed somewhat familiar!
At this moment, Fu Qian harbored the exact same doubt as him.
If he remembered correctly, he had seen this slaughtering Sword Intent on Ruan Shuo not long ago.
It just so happened that when Li Weixuan moved to test him, the Sword Intent infused into him changed into this very one.
This reeks of an absolute conspiracy!
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