Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1604: Chapter 1599: Deserved to Die

"Of course."

Although there was a slight sense of reluctance, Chang Mo knew that some sensitive parts in the report were indeed taboo for the Night Watchman.

It’s perfectly normal for Yuan Fang to find it inconvenient to make a statement at the moment and to seek more details from those involved.

So she did not hesitate, and immediately responded to take her leave.

Miss Liushuang also seemed relieved and followed closely behind.

Soon, except for Fu Qian, only Li Weixuan remained in the room after Yuan Fang signaled him to specifically close the door and confirm it was secure before sitting back down.

The atmosphere fell into a brief silence, with only the sound of Yuan Fang flipping through the report.

"So..."

A moment later, he finally put down what he was holding and stared at Fu Qian.

"Why did you assassinate Bai Jinting, sir?"

"Because he deserved to die."

Fu Qian’s expression didn’t change at all as he responded quite naturally.

...

"Professor Fu... was the mysterious assassin on the Archipelago really you?"

At that moment, it was Yuan Fang and Li Weixuan who were visibly moved.

It was evident that they weren’t very confident about the previous question.

"Honestly, I don’t find ’assassin’ a very appropriate term because I didn’t ambush him—I crushed him head-on."

Casually correcting the terminology, Fu Qian even added more details, standing unflinching.

"Very well... Professor Fu doesn’t seem surprised by me asking this?"

Exchanging a glance with Li Weixuan, they could both see the shock in each other’s eyes, and Yuan Fang seemed unsure where to even begin questioning Fu Qian’s admission.

That was inevitable; the Evil God has always managed to achieve multiple goals with one action. His visit on this occasion was not just for a simple lecture.

It was mentioned earlier that it was necessary to increase the merit points of this identity.

To this, Fu Qian just snorted coldly in his heart.

Also, for the Ver Sisters who came seeking medicine, guiding them here was mainly in return for assisting in the test, but would he be naive enough to believe that as long as they kept silence, it wouldn’t arouse suspicions?

The Archipelago has merely changed ownership, not been destroyed; with a little effort, it wouldn’t be hard to find out parts of their past.

A newly promoted demigod at the Academy, tenured professor, head of a key laboratory, temporary pillar of the Heaven’s Commencement Institute... considering recent actions, with such multiple halos, how could he expect the Night Watchman not to pay attention?

Offering a truth is far better than letting imaginations run wild.

Moreover, it’s a truth that can continue to reinforce one’s character setting.

"I just felt that a single taboo wouldn’t warrant such solemnity from you two."

Next, Fu Qian, looking at Yuan Fang, slowly responded to his question.

"But such a taboo does indeed make it significant..."

With furrowed brows, Yuan Fang made no effort to conceal his own difficulty.

"Though due to the scope of operations, Bai Jinting, as the person in charge of the White Tower, is indeed not applicable under the principle of protecting ordinary people."

"But the impact of this matter is quite significant, and I think the Night Watchman still requires an explanation from you, sir."

"Understood, but as I recall, I’ve explained before—he deserved to die."

Fu Qian maintained his confident demeanor, showing no awareness of creating a big trouble.

"In fact, what has always puzzled me is why you allowed him to live until that time. Now I think I understand the reason. In the Night Watchman’s data, was Bai Jinting... just an ordinary person?"

In the next moment, he even straightforwardly turned the tables on them.

...

"He’s not?"

Yuan Fang was visibly shocked, and even Li Weixuan beside him had a rich expression.

"Something with a very high ranking is protecting him. Not sure if it is related to Limb Attachment, but it might have been attracted by the concept of King of the White Tower."

Without any intention to obscure or evade, Fu Qian spoke directly of absolute secrets.

Besides Demigod Yibu, there’s something else...

There was no doubt it was indeed enough to shake one’s heart.

Taking a deep breath, Yuan Fang clearly realized the situation was more complicated than imagined.

"This information, we indeed do not have..."

"As for the Limb Attachment issue, we do know that the practices on the Archipelago are getting out of hand, but internally the idea was that since it could be contained within a certain control, as long as it wasn’t too excessive, there’s no need to manage it for now."

In a soft explanation, Yuan Fang didn’t even hide a hint of guilt in his tone.

"It fits my understanding well, so I came to help manage it, to clear out such filthy, vulgar, and unaesthetic acts."

With a cold smile, however, this time, Fu Qian did not spare his dignity.

"So you are targeting Limb Attachment, sir..."

Despite being a head of a department, Yuan Fang wasn’t overly swayed by emotions, seriously confirming Fu Qian’s motives.

"Such an existence is an insult to transcendent exploration."

Without any denial, Fu Qian’s eyes showed the seriousness of an academic worker.

"Arranging building blocks into combinations without ever pondering the underlying reasons, nor wanting to understand why."

"With something like this present, do you really not see how many people would be led astray?"

With a penetrating gaze, Fu Qian’s questioning was unequivocal.

"Although Heaven’s Commencement Institute acts recklessly, even having the Divine Flesh of Kaldora, do you really think the two are the same?"

...

So the assassination incident, causing so much uproar and numerous conspiracy theories, was genuinely because of someone’s academic compulsiveness?

The imposing retort evidently triggered strong reflections in Yuan and Li, leaving them momentarily silent.

Isn’t that a bit exaggerated, and hasn’t he joined the Academy not long ago?—Wait, speaking of recent incidents, despite his ruthless methods, what was ultimately done seems to really fall under Punishment of academic misconduct...

He even truly is a member of the Academy Disciplinary Department...

Seemingly rough and unrestrained, but truly a clear stream in the academic faction, just with slightly severe methods?

"Don’t think of me as so terrifying."

As if seeing through their thoughts, Fu Qian sneered again, interrupting their train of thought.

"So you don’t know what they initially used for such crude trial and error?"

Fu Qian naturally referred to what Elder Lu had admitted, the sacrifices made by ignorant masses in exploring the path of Limb Attachment.

Of course, as a well-informed Night Watchman, whether Yuan Fang knew of it before or not, this point was not difficult to think of with a hint.

"Despite being a demigod revered across the seas, in my eyes, Yibu has always been just a coward."

But before he could express his astonishment, Fu Qian turned as if looking into the infinite distance, and continued to add.

"He knew and detested, yet he never did what he ought to do."

Then you did it—even then you were not a demigod...

Even facing the obstruction of a demigod...

Even having to break through the protection of high-ranking power...

The two listeners exchanged glances once more, able to see each other’s inner shock.