"There will always be people who don't believe you, and there will always be people who do. I'm willing to be one of those who believe you," I said with a smile. Though the odds that this was just a lump of shit were infinitely high, anything capable of withstanding the appraisal of so many powerful experts truly had something strange about it.
Besides, I had traveled the world for countless years and had amassed quite a wealth of experience. If even I couldn't understand this thing, there was no harm in giving it a try. Moreover, my mental strength was formidable. Even if I fell under some kind of consciousness-flow control, I could still escape remotely. That was one of the main reasons as well.
"Then I'll protect Summer Dao Master!" Mo Jiu gritted his teeth and said.
Although this fellow was cold and stern, once you trusted him and earned his trust, he would give you everything without reservation. I nodded, accepting his offer.
Xue Qingcheng, however, said, "You don't need to protect him. I'll keep an eye on him myself."
The others also said they would protect me, but Xue Qingcheng's imposing presence frightened most of them into backing down.
I didn't intend to overthink it. Once I had made my decision, I stuffed the lump of shit-like key into my mouth without hesitation. Fortunately, it was tasteless. Aside from choking me when I swallowed it, there was no other sensation, and I quickly pushed the key down my throat.
After wriggling down into my abdomen, the thing settled there and went still. Naturally, the group of immortals couldn't help asking how I felt. I shook my head blankly. I didn't sense any sign of digestion, and a knot of frustration immediately formed in my heart.
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