It really was like that!
After hearing Yuan Shan's explanation, Fu Qian finally understood what was so strange about the Abyss Notebook.
Supernatural Items really were all unique.
At the same time, he understood why Yuan Shan had reacted that way earlier.
"So you wanted me to keep my distance because you didn't want to be identified?"
"As far as I know, demigods aren't immune to its effects."
Chief Yuan nodded.
"I don't want people keeping tabs on me all the time."
"Completely understandable."
Fu Qian chimed in, confirming at the same time why Brother Taylor had been such a gift-bringer.
The aggressive air he'd put on from the moment he walked in had been entirely an act.
His real reason for visiting Fu Qian had indeed been to make him "look" at the notebook, so it would recognize him.
Once he took it back, he could use that to confirm all sorts of information related to Fu Qian.
It was a pretty clever scheme, especially since Fu Qian hadn't known what the notebook was.
If only he'd been able to take it with him.
Taylor must have been kicking himself now.
But that was business for you. It was always ruthless.
"Then I won't insist."
Fu Qian patted the notebook's cover without trying to open it.
"I don't mind. I've already read it, after all. There are actually some interesting things in there."
Before coming, he'd quickly flipped through the notebook and confirmed that it had had several owners.
Apart from the earliest owner, who had recorded some of his romantic experiences, most of the remaining entries were experimental notes or strange recipes of some kind, with little continuity between them.
"You make it sound like you're consoling yourself after a fall from grace."
Yuan Shan couldn't help teasing