There really was a reward? All that effort hadn't been in vain.
The fourth coin had produced something new. In Fu Qian's eyes, that was a pretty favorable result.
Though the new thing wasn't exactly beautiful.
Even from a food lover's perspective, an empty shell covered in spines wasn't exactly a delicacy.
As for whether it might be related to the anomaly they were trying to find, that would take some careful investigation.
"Very unstable."
The Witch had acted even before he did.
The insect shell hadn't hit the ground before it began floating toward her hand.
Yet even under such circumstances, just before it reached the Witch, the shell vanished completely, as if swallowed by a muddy river.
"But it doesn't carry any especially unusual supernatural properties."
The Witch wasn't disappointed. She casually stated her conclusion.
"Looks like your guess was right. This place really is unusually sensitive, reflecting certain changes."
Fu Qian offered his own assessment.
Not getting it in hand didn't necessarily mean it was a bad thing. According to the Witch, the previous rewards had been around for many years, and when they fell to the ground, they truly remained there.
That difference alone was enough to prove the shell had a different nature.
This was a far greater discovery than simply holding it and examining its shape.
Had his earlier actions really caused some strange changes in the world?
But so little time had passed. Was this thing overly sensitive?
He'd only meant to hear the Witch's opinion, yet her suggestion had proved so effective. He had to admit, this had been an exhilarating scientific expedition.
"Continue."
After such a great success, how could Fu Qian be satisfied with what they'd already accomplished? He immediately urged her on.
Ding—
Not only did another fingernail pop