Bitter Fruit (4)
As expected, not only did everyone know Xilaliya, they also knew exactly what she was doing.
Though Bride Lady was eager to share her thoughts, her words didn't have Fu Qian's full attention.
He was watching everyone's reactions, and it was easy to confirm that nobody thought the situation he'd described was a sign that he was "much better."
Bride Lady wasn't the only one gloating, either. The middle-aged man with his face hidden beneath a felt hat sounded as if he was about to laugh out loud.
Shouldn't you be disappointed that Lord Akons's radiance failed to shine in every direction? Your faith doesn't seem all that devout.
"Why do you say that?"
While making his silent observation, Fu Qian remembered to stay polite and respond to Bride Lady.
"Heh... Discovering a whole new side of yourself and discovering a new self are two entirely different things."
Now that Fu Qian had finally turned his attention to himself, Bride Lady seemed very pleased. She even laughed aloud before the man in the felt hat could.
"It seems Xilaliya not only failed to cleanse you of your filth, but actually had the opposite effect. That's truly a rare occurrence."
"Do you think her faith might have wavered after she went below?"
As she spoke, the gloating in Bride Lady's voice became even more pronounced. She seemed delighted by the turn of events.
"How could that be? I feel great right now."
Unfortunately, Fu Qian didn't seem inclined to deny his own experience so easily. As he spoke, he even stayed seated and did a few chest stretches.
"If you really felt great, you wouldn't be talking to us here. Everyone knows that outsiders who've been cured lose all interest in communicating."
This time, the hat-wearing man