Jing Yuan could not recognize the mysterious Aeon of Equilibrium, but he could still recognize Nanook, the Aeon of Destruction, whose origins and appearance were comparatively well known—
Especially when they had been discussing this very subject just moments ago.
"Gwen, this is..."
Though his keen mind had already given him the answer, Jing Yuan still found it hard to believe. He instinctively cast Gwen an inquisitive look, his hand trembling slightly as he raised the two dolls.
"Just as you thought..."
Gwen smiled as though he were discussing something utterly ordinary.
Three Cups as Punishment
"..."
Having received confirmation from Gwen, Jing Yuan's shock was beyond words.
Still, Jing Yuan was ultimately the ever-resourceful Dozing General, not some loudmouthed Big Pillow Li. He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the shock and doubt in his heart, studying the two dolls in his hands that seemed to make his palms burn.
The sudden connection to the truth had come so quickly that Jing Yuan had not even had time to properly examine the two dolls Gwen had tossed to him.
Yet after examining them closely, several more doubts arose in Jing Yuan's heart—
Though he did not specialize in combat and was instead known for his intellect, Jing Yuan was still a genuine Emanator. His eyesight and knowledge were nothing to scoff at.
Yet from these two dolls, Jing Yuan could not sense even the slightest trace of Path power. He could not even detect a shred of Imaginary Energy.
It was as though they were not the two Aeons he suspected had met with disaster, but ordinary Cloud Cavalry dolls found everywhere on the roadside in Luofu's Aurum Alley.
"Did you see anything?"
Noticing the subtle change in Jing Yuan's expression, Gwen chuckled and asked.
"I am ashamed