Good thing his name isn’t Jerry, otherwise I’d really start questioning his racial characteristics.
After seriously listening to Henry’s request, Fu Qian internally commented.
“So why is this guy called a rat?”
“Simple, he’s a shameless thief of luck!”
Huh?
Henry’s reply made Fu Qian couldn’t help but size him up, and indeed, he looked utterly righteous.
The problem is, according to your student, you’re pretty much introducing yourself, right?
After all, only someone totally unscrupulous would tamper with the names people pray with in a church.
“That guy has been loitering around all over the Night Holy City, deceiving and bluffing, with mysterious movements.”
Henry continued with a cold snort before Fu Qian could ask further.
The more I listen, the more you sound just like him!
While Fu Qian was silently criticizing, he noticed Henry made a gesture, and the darkness that permeated the area quickly receded, the feeling of filth dissipating along with it.
It seems I’ve passed the first test, not getting killed on the spot.
Fu Qian noticed Yuan Shan visibly relaxing and nodded, continuing the inquiry.
“So whose luck did he actually steal?”
“Mine.”
Henry answered so naturally.
“Huh?”
“Not only did he steal the good fortune meant for me, he even had the audacity to share it with others, earning himself quite a reputation.”
Are you seriously being so indignant right now?
Even if what you say is true, a thief of luck sharing his stolen luck with others is practically a heroic thief, right?
Fu Qian looked at Yuan Shan with a surprised face only to find her covering her face with one hand.
Having such a character for a teacher, it’s quite an achievement for Chief Yuan to only have developed a shopping addiction.
Fu Qian sighed deeply.
“So, these Divine Beings are actually useful? Honestly, I don’t think that’s the scenario you were hoping for.”
“Useless, but if they were to be useful, it should manifest in me.”
Fu Qian’s commentary made Henry’s expression change slightly, and after eying Fu Qian for a few seconds, he slowly explained.
“But this guy’s luck is excessively good, I want you to find him.”
Just as I thought.
Fu Qian inwardly praised, although Yuan Shan’s teacher seemed flighty, her actions were not without meaning.
From the content of their previous interactions, it’s clear that the Night Watchman had a specific purpose in creating this unusual base.
And all the way here, Fu Qian had indeed taken notice of the numerous religious buildings, which indeed gathered the common beliefs of this world.
But here lies the issue.
If the previous speculation is true—that the names of the Ancient Deities are being systematically concealed, and even the mythological stories are intentionally altered and muddled…
Then after years of guidance, the currently popular beliefs are most likely not actually pointing to any real entity.
In other words, the existence of this area is more psychological than mystical, and the talk of receiving blessings is merely a beautiful illusion.
But what if it’s real?
Fu Qian doesn’t believe that Henry’s actions are as per the Night Watchman’s orders.
But if his actions led to any special change in luck, could it possibly indicate that behind one or more of these beliefs, something has actually appeared?
To take it further, if in the casinos of the Night Holy City there really was a case of extraordinary luck, and the individual isn’t a Transcendent, should the same suspicion not arise?
“An ordinary person?”
Fu Qian blinked at the thought.
“An ordinary person.”
Henry confirmed his speculation.
“Although I’ve never seen him, there are no signs that indicate he is a Transcendent.”
“I see… It is my undeniable duty to rid the people of this scourge, we cannot allow this evil-doer to continue wreaking havoc.”
Fu Qian pondered briefly before standing up with an air of righteous indignation.
“Very well, Yuan Shan will accompany you, she’s more familiar with this area.”
Watching Fu Qian with a peculiar expression, Henry slightly nodded in agreement, proposing that his student assist.
“Then I will trouble Chief Yuan with this task.”