Chapter 2460: Chapter 2455: Gentle Influence, Silent Impact
The conspiracy theories simply couldn’t stop from the beginning.
All sorts of suspicious details, Fu Qian had naturally noticed long ago.
When considering how much impact outsiders could have on this world, he never hesitated to let his imagination run wild.
Whether within the mission or outside of it, Ji Feng, this elder predecessor, truly was a perfect subject for observation.
Almost at the Superior Being ranking, the power of Bloodline, the Mental World... and likely a much longer mission span than his own.
For the Bookstore World, what kind of butterfly effect would such an existence stir?
It was precisely because of this question, upon seeing the muddled jar in 1-093, that besides the brain in the vat, a peculiar association with immersion emerged.
In this world, because of the presence of Extraordinary Power, the will of a Superior Being can influence a great many things.
Also due to Extraordinary Power, the "concept" holds power.
More coincidentally, although in such a dire state, the place Ji Feng ultimately occupied theoretically could directly connect the will of billions of intelligent beings.
Unless it had the isolating capability like that of the Other Shore, just imagining the scene, if Mr. Ji Sr. shook a little over there, what would become of the entire human world is a breathtaking image.
Truly intriguing.
Although such subtlety, unless with Old Master’s own testimony, the difficulty in proving it remains too high.
Yet using this as a foundation to imagine further, there might even be more interesting questions... like does the warehouse know?
Is this untraceable guidance caused by Ji Feng’s ability as a non-subjective behavior?
Or is it some kind of mysterious ritual or the Old Master’s small social reform experiment?
Or maybe the warehouse did it intentionally, even as the mission content?
Overall, if the warehouse truly meddled in there, what exactly is its purpose?
This is not a short-term plan; it looks like a major project from every angle.
...
Once again felt the weight of history, even in an extraordinary world.
Realizing the possible other side of a certain fellow elder, at that moment, Fu Qian did not feel indescribable but rather seemed to see a more exquisite and marvelous historical structure, with keen interest.
Compared to explanations like main god, main machine, main dream, this explanation of the world seems more intriguing.
Of course, there are still too many possibilities at present.
Hope the subsequent scientific research and paternity plan will yield more interesting discoveries.
At some point, Fu Qian sighed lightly, sequentially putting the boxes back.
Perhaps due to the enhancement of permissions, this time when he carried it far from the original position, the box surprisingly did not automatically return.
But that’s all there is; regarding the items inside the box, except for the special Emissary’s Mask, he has no usage rights.
Otherwise, there would be many more research methods.
For now, perhaps take a brief rest and continue back to entertain the guests.
Of course, this must be turned off first.
Finally deciding to finish work, Fu Qian casually lifted the scarlet storm.
Professor Lisa is still too inexperienced in sociology and ethics, for her such things are too exaggerated.
...
"You really are so leisurely..."
Unfortunately, understated kindness often does not get rewarded.
As Fu Qian put on the mask, the not-so-brightly-lit laboratory reappeared before his eyes.
Only managed to breathe a few breaths of different air, Professor Lisa’s discontent followed along, accompanied by the clanking sounds.
As an advanced intellectual, she clearly isn’t adept at hospitality.
Before clocking in at work earlier, Fu Qian had asked Lisa to make tea.
Now it seems although things are found, and indeed served as asked, but ultimately somewhat grudgingly.
"Smells nice, seems like you often came here to freeload."
Fu Qian naturally turned a blind eye, inhaling delightedly with his nose, expressing his satisfaction with the aroma.
"You think I have so much free time, just roaming about aimlessly."
For the latter remark, Professor Lisa clearly refused to admit, snorted, and subtly mocked the idle endeavors of two certain individuals at Heaven’s Commencement Institute.
However, while defending herself, she didn’t dwell any longer on the matter of Fu Qian having the guest make tea, pushing the cup towards Fu Qian.
"So you really think there’s no problem with Cass over there? Is it possible the situation is more severe than you thought?"
After finishing the distraction, the worried issue once again couldn’t be held back.
...
Not more severe than I thought, but likely more severe than you thought.
Lisa’s concern is truly human nature; as a close aid to the dean, that elder is indeed her mainstay.
Cass just returned from scientific research and met with such events, it’s inevitable for people to think more.
Even in prior exchanges, the involved person’s condition currently is almost in a black box state.
Under such circumstances, letting Professor Lisa sit here quietly is truly asking too much of her.
"It’s possible; after all, I only hold part of the situation, and recently my hallucinations and auditory illusions have been quite severe."
People must learn to grow, Fu Qian picked up the tea, took a sip, and without softening his stance, offered an unoptimistic answer.
Such hallucinations and auditory illusions naturally refer to Engraving Wisdom, accidentally stepping into false historical branches and the like, he’s now forced to develop a habit of checking the watch.
But this time reassuringly, throughout the mission, preparations were continuously made to cope with the possibly triggering Engraving Wisdom, ending up with no incidents.
There is reason to suspect when immersed in a mission, as you’re inherently entering potential history, it will not trigger.
Hallucinations and auditory illusions?
Unfortunately, Lisa obviously doesn’t know such secrets, and for a Demigod to have such physical discomfort...
"You’re not also in trouble, are you?"
At that moment, Lisa almost jumped up, looking at him with a face full of concern.
In one day, both major pillars of Heaven’s Commencement Institute faced unexpected events, truly shocking.
Both were originally restless characters; this sort of development is surprisingly seamless.
"Don’t worry."
Fu Qian waved his hand slightly, offering some comfort.
"I’ve gotten used to it."
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"Then about Cass over there..."
Once again at a loss for words, Professor Lisa hesitated for a long time and finally decided to return to the question concerning Cass.
"If the situation is more severe—then we might have to wait here a while longer."
And Professor Fu at that moment spoke astonishingly again, evidently having long considered this situation.
Sigh...
Professor Lisa no longer questioned why, exhaled deeply, and poured herself another cup of tea.
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Knock knock!
The dark sky turned darker step by step, and within a considerably short time, although Lisa spoke little, her tea making skills obviously improved substantially.
And while gazing outside at the clouds rolling away, increasingly resembling a monk’s demeanor, this state was abruptly interrupted by sudden knocking.
Huh?
Raised her head with some incredulity, Lisa obviously hadn’t noticed before.
Before she could react further, the door had already been pushed open from the outside.
"You’ve worked hard."
Smilingly standing there, Cass appeared to be in good health, his gaze scanned over the two inside, finally resting on Fu Qian.
