Chapter 1038: Chapter 1038

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“Cold mix, the usual way, watch as I mix, what else can I do?”

We’ll just have to play it by ear, God knows what will happen next…”

Lu Ping’an had become quite self-aware.

Along his journey, while he had gained some renown, he had also made quite a few enemies.

The companies from Aus, the people from the Blood Feast, the followers of the Mother Goddess cult, these were basically situations where one side must die.

And the battles along the way could create enemies he didn’t even remember; for example, his journey in the Abyss had sown the seeds of karma.

It would be utterly normal if an Abyss assassin or an Abyss lord decided to settle scores with him, or claimed they wanted revenge for Didirona.

And then there was that Foreign Domain octopus Evil God who marked him.

God knows what rank that being was; anyhow, the mark on Lu Ping’an’s body showed no signs of fading to this very day.

Too many problems, too many enemies; now that his whereabouts were exposed, it’d be normal for anyone to come knocking…

Especially now that he’s at sea, Lu Ping’an had always been careful not to enter the water, although the Earth’s oceans should probably be fine.

But just in case a giant Sea Monster decided to seek him out from thousands of miles away, that would be quite the joy.

Seeing Lu Ping’an’s carefree demeanor, Wang Hai didn’t know what to say.

This might just be what it’s like to be a mature professional…

starting with a bunch of enemies and troubles.

Of course, Lu Ping’an himself didn’t really care…

Couldn’t he just run away if he couldn’t beat them?

Even if the news had spread, the Secret Realm at sea wasn’t easy to enter or exit; if trouble came, he would just leave.

“…Alright, shall we get down to business?

Where’s the intelligence?”

I thought you had it.”

The two “students” stared at each other, both thinking the other was unreliable.

In fact, everyone was clueless right now, and the intelligence dealers didn’t have anything substantial to offer.

The intelligence for the third round had not been leaked.

To be precise, with a Deity watching overhead right now, there were not many who dared to cause trouble under Its watchful eyes…

Of course, even if there were ways, they wouldn’t be accessible to an outsider like Lu Ping’an.

Ultimately, they settled for a simple agreement to cooperate if the opportunity arose.

Considering there were only a few dozen contestants left now, it should only be a matter of two days at most, and the two had a real chance of working together.

And after Lu Ping’an finished with this event, he kept himself busy…

“You knew I was coming.”

“Nonsense, you trust me enough to leave your granddaughter with me, I wouldn’t dare not accept…

I’m a legitimate public servant.”

uh, I’m not laughing at you.

After all, ‘Tentacle Lu’ is probably meant for someone else.”

“…Right now, in this ‘Tentacle Lu’s room, there’s an eight-year-old girl who trusts that Tentacle Lu quite a bit…”

In an instant, the face of this “grandfather” turned extremely ugly.

Yes, Lu Ping’an was waiting for Old Qian, who had dumped this “trouble” on him.

Naturally, he wasn’t going to have any kind words for him.

With no contact method and apparently not planning to leave one, the old man really was quite ruthless…

But Lu Ping’an just needed to find a secluded corner in the coffee shop at night and wait for Old Qian to show up.

Clearly, Old Qian hadn’t completely let go.

“…What exactly is going on with your little girl?”

I’m old and not up to the task anymore.

Now that she has passed the test, she should also be nearly independent.”

“She might be independent in terms of combat ability, but what about her character?

She’s still a child.”

“…If you’re willing to help out, please do.

She’s a tough little girl.

Even though she might suffer some, she should mature quickly.

She is talented, not like me…”

The old man smiled with a touch of pride, some bitterness, and some loneliness.

In the end, his smile was more painful to behold than tears.

“…Do you, really not mind?”

At this moment, Lu Ping’an was somewhat surprised as he could feel that this man in front of him was deeply reluctant to part.

“Does it matter if I mind or not…”

The old man sighed helplessly, poured himself a glass of wine, and sat down.

“How could I bear to let go…”

He tore open his collar, revealing the “Human-faced Scar” beneath that was breathing.

Lu Ping’an was startled, as he had never seen such an entity before.

“…At most two months, if I use the power, it might be even shorter.”

The old man swallowed his bitter wine, his eyes filled with confusion, as if he wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol, but dared not do so.

Was he afraid of losing the last moments he could spend with his granddaughter?

Afraid that once he woke from a drunken stupor, something might happen to her?

I’m truly a failure.”

The old man put down the bottle, mocking his own helplessness and incompetence.

Seeing that Lu Ping’an had also fallen silent, he shook his head.

“The first time you’ve seen a professional at the end of their road?

Haha, to be young is wonderful…”

What he didn’t know was that Lu Ping’an was rapidly conversing with a certain existence.

“Your ability that can reduce the ‘Contamination’s’ erosion by a third or a sixth, at best, is a stopgap measure, perfect for curing various types of acute, large-volume outbreak pollution diseases.

his body has transformed into a Magic Monster by more than half.

What exactly do you plan to defer for deferred payment?”

In Big Cat’s eyes, even if Lu Ping’an managed to force a delay, it would only extend the man’s life by a few months…

When the true end comes, and it all bursts forth at once, the death would be especially painful.

“Then is there no way to cure him?”

“That’s not necessarily the case, it’s just that the cost and the price may not be worth it.

If he were Sixth-tier, I’d say that except for me in my prime, there would truly be no hope.

heh, weakness may not necessarily be a bad thing.”

Perhaps many have forgotten that Big Cat is a true ninth-order Healer.

If she cannot solve the problem, then it’s truly hopeless.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ping’an revealed a strange expression.

Indeed, even when it came to healing, Big Cat’s methods seemed a bit too aggressive.

Lu Ping’an interrupted the old man’s self-pitying complaints and asked a rather delicate question…

“You, how much attachment do you still have to continuing as a Human?

If I offered you a chance to survive, what price would you be willing to pay?”

While Lu Ping’an was busy, Xiao Mu, who had been left alone in the room, wasn’t idle either.

She was hesitant, somewhat wanting to look for her sister yet worried that this was “that woman’s” bait to lure her out.

“Fei’er” let out a sigh, but now that the main body was so adamant, she was helpless to do anything.

“Why, do you also feel there is something wrong here?

Is it your spiritual intuition telling you?”

Lacking a body and the professional’s miraculous “intuition”, Fei’er harbored full suspicions about Eve’s situation.

After all, the fact that the little girl was let out was quite preposterous…

within the Church, nobody dared question that woman’s decisions.

“No, Brother Lu said that if I stay put, he’ll bring me a cake!”

Looking at her “self,” smeared with food, Fei’er could only sigh helplessly.

In many ways, she really was just a little girl now, still too fragile…

She indeed had a few cards up her sleeve, but those things couldn’t be used recklessly until the very last moment.

However, even though Qian Xiaomu didn’t plan on causing trouble, some troubles would actively seek her out.

Shadows appeared outside the house, trying to break in through doors and windows, signaling that the long night was just beginning.