Curse of Shattering (24)

Cas's order to take samples immediately drew a great deal of resentment.

The pool had originally been crystal-clear. It was strange, sure, but still enough to pique people's curiosity.

Unfortunately, after Fu Qian described it the way he had, even those who didn't really believe him couldn't help making the association.

The atmosphere changed in an instant, and nearly everyone frowned.

In this situation, Cas could only single people out with a look.

The next moment, A Kai stepped forward with a helpless expression. He took out a metal bottle and carefully tested the surface of the "water."

There was no reaction at all. It seemed the crystal pool had completely lost its vitality.

The onlookers all breathed a sigh of relief. A Kai promptly filled a bottle with quick, practiced movements, then retreated and carefully sealed it.

Compared with the journey there, the return trip was remarkably efficient.

Guided by the gravediggers, the group kept their eyes straight ahead and hurried along.

Ni Huayuan's plan to hunt down the killer had clearly been quietly abandoned by mutual agreement.

This left the man in question mired in a long silence.

"Mr. Yun."

Unfortunately, it seemed the others weren't giving much thought to his feelings.

As they hurried back to the city, Cas's trusted aide, A Kai, even went out of his way to approach Fu Qian and strike up a conversation.

"Do you really think certain ancient deities might still answer when called?"

It was clear that he was very interested in Fu Qian's earlier remarks.

Not just think so. I've even been called upon myself.

Thinking of Red Moon, who had searched high and low for him, Fu Qian answered tactfully.

"It's just a guess."

"But it seems that almost no one believes that anymore, apart from a