For a while, the dim stone chamber shone like a cathedral, as if the glory of a thousand years ago had been restored.
Unfortunately, this wasn't the legendary Ancient Dragon's Blessing. Just a few seconds later, the dazzling radiance that seemed capable of purifying body and soul quickly faded.
"So, I guess I really can't be sure."
Elina kept her hand pressed against Lorraine's lower abdomen and narrowed her eyes at Fu Qian, showing neither fear nor surprise.
"Fortunately, Mr. Lu said he'd only act if no bloodshed occurred. I have no doubt you can make that happen, but when I think about it, there isn't all that much to worry about."
"Oh? Why's that?"
Fu Qian wasn't disappointed that she hadn't struck first. Instead, he asked with a beaming smile.
"To start with, the blessing hasn't appeared yet. If Mr. Lu was only joking, then there's naturally nothing to worry about."
"If Mr. Lu means what he says, and no bloodshed occurs even after we enter the blessing, then making sure there's bloodshed won't be that difficult."
"You've got the right idea."
Fu Qian made no attempt to hide his approval.
Elina's reasoning about the second possibility was simple enough: if no bloodshed occurred for too long, she'd make it happen herself.
Then he'd have no reason to enter Asura mode.
What a flexible way of thinking. She was showing more and more of the qualities of a team leader. Did relying on others really help a person grow?
Elina's stance was clear, too. She wasn't going to abandon this operation just because he'd made a few wild threats.
"It sounds like I have no reason to go back on my word."
Fu Qian's next words made Elina secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
This mysterious man was truly