Dark Adornment
It was neither gold nor stone, and there was even something faintly flesh-like about its sinister appearance.
Professor Fu's every move had undoubtedly drawn everyone's attention.
So the moment something appeared in his hand, it was subjected to a barrage of scrutiny. Everyone nearly stared until their eyes bled.
Everyone present was well-informed, and almost all of them could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary object.
They were also secretly alarmed. Even Ni Huayuan, whose anger had been boiling over, changed expression in that instant.
He could hardly be blamed. Anyone who witnessed this would realize that the man had been prepared for this all along—excessively so.
Although they still couldn't tell what the item actually did, given what had happened earlier, it seemed as if their group had been led along like puppets on strings.
Even this visit had been part of the plan. They had practically delivered themselves to his door.
For a moment, Ni Huayuan glanced expressionlessly at Wen Li.
Among those present, she was probably the least experienced and the least sensitive to things like this.
As things stood, that seemed to be a good thing. It might help her resist the temptation a little.
But the man had just told her to use her ability to sense it. It was hard to know whether he had something specifically aimed at this young woman, something that might tempt her in a different way.
"We of the Apocalypse have never cared for empty formalities. If you're willing to come study with us, I'll give you this item outright. You can do whatever you like with it."
Professor Fu of the Apocalypse continued his seduction, his voice gentle and his offer generous.
"I was still a little uncertain, but just now I became