Chapter 1510 - 1505: Human Pillar (14)
Chapter 1510: Chapter 1505: Human Pillar (14)
As expected of a Transcendent with profound knowledge, Luyi, who was rescued, took only a few seconds to calm down successfully with the help of Mr. Li He.
And with the quick sorting of his thoughts, even his body was simultaneously straightened out.
A little disentangled his tangled body, and with effort, sat up, he quickly took in the scene of the room.
The scene was comparable to a depiction of Hell, the only slight comfort came from the scrutinizing faces in front of him.
Although they weren’t particularly friendly.
"I..."
Under pressure, just as Luyi was about to speak, his face suddenly twisted in a grimace, and he slapped his forehead with his hand.
Almost simultaneously, tiny shimmering micro-lights appeared all over his body, quickly linking into a network that made his entire body glow with a sacred light, unstained by dust.
All four present were well-informed and could naturally see that this wasn’t a refusal to cooperate but an attempt at some kind of purification method, as even the "hair" around was withering under its radiance.
So, without Mr. Li He’s reminder, the team members all remained silent in a watching stance.
The comforting fact was that it didn’t take long; as the pure atmosphere surged up to his spirit, Luyi’s once-upright body trembled and he opened his mouth to spit out a mass of something.
In the liberating breaths, the four observers saw clearly that it was a mass of gray-white fine threads encased in mucus, even having the look of something burnt to ash.
"Thank you."
Looking relieved, Luyi solemnly thanked at the first moment when the crisis seemed over.
Of course, he also obviously knew this wasn’t the time for pleasantries and immediately turned to the point, speaking very quickly.
"That child... the new member of the Larea Family has a problem! Did you encounter it?"
...
"I suppose you could say we didn’t encounter it."
The content previously discussed was almost instantly confirmed, but Mr. Li maintained a calm demeanor, speaking after a brief thought.
"What exactly is the problem with that newborn, and how does it relate to these matters, be specific."
"Actually, if you saw it with your own eyes, you might find it hard to believe it’s a child..."
Mr. Li’s ability to control the situation was still very effective. Affected by his emotions, Luyi gradually calmed down, but not without showing a strange expression.
"Although it can’t walk and its body size is normal, it looks extremely aged from head to toe, even truly having gray hair..."
Looking around, Luyi pointed to the fine threads he spat out a moment later.
"It’s this kind of hair."
Depicting a newborn in an elderly state? One had to admit it matched the series of bizarre events.
The situation Luyi described was odd, but not unimaginable; Fu Qian first thought of the persistent and haunting cries.
What was previously considered overly hoarse now seemed reasonable.
And visibly, none of the others were overly skeptical of its reality, leaving the four team members silent for a moment.
"Additionally, although the Larea Family claimed to have suffered a sudden unknown curse, I have a feeling this anomaly might have existed since its birth."
This apparent spectacle clearly pressured Luyi greatly, causing his thoughts to race.
"Why do you say that?"
Fortunately, this time there was finally a response, and Li He slightly frowned, curious about his reasoning.
...
"Their family has been relatively low-profile these years, though they used to have more dealings, I never expected to receive an invitation."
Encouraged, Luyi was suddenly invigorated.
"For a newborn heir, this party seemed a bit too grand, don’t you think?"
"Indeed, there were more people than expected... but according to your theory, wouldn’t this be just the opposite behavior?"
Mr. Li He agreed somewhat with the notion of it being excessively grand, but then he raised a question.
"If the Larea Family knew there was an issue with the new heir, shouldn’t they have acted more discreetly?"
"Even attempting to help purify the curse in secret?"
"Your Excellency is very right... This was why, although I found it strange at the time, I didn’t deeply question it."
With gradually recovering control over his body, Luyi stood up.
But it was obvious he held Mr. Li He in high esteem, remaining cautious.
"But after a detailed examination of that child, I suddenly vaguely understood the reason—it’s changing."
"Its appearance isn’t constant; it’s aging at a far quicker pace than normal people, and when I raised questions about it, its parents finally admitted that each time it reaches a point of extreme aging, it would reverse and rejuvenate, even returning to baby form."
"Initially, this process wasn’t too rapid, but coincidentally it accelerated on the day of the party."
"Such a thing..."
What Luyi described was clearly new information, and even the well-versed Mr. Li found himself subconsciously looking at Lady Ji Ning.
"What about its mind?"
Without needing verbal communication, the latter continued to inquire directly.
"No obvious changes, quite calm, interacts in a child-like manner."
And it was clear that Luyi dared not neglect her either.
...
"So you’re suggesting that this newborn is naturally like this, only this continuous switching left the Larea Family hoping for the best?"
Lady Ji Ning’s performance certainly didn’t disappoint expectations.
Even though she hadn’t engaged her expertise in the realm of mind, her analysis of the situation was very methodical.
"If the situation hadn’t suddenly worsened, they might not have rushed to you for help in purification?"
"Yes... Although it appears strange, I don’t sense any curse or tainted aura."
The efficiency of the exchange was unexpectedly high, and Luyi’s expression turned even more serious.
"Aside from its appearance, it looks no different from an ordinary newborn. If briefly encountered in its baby form, I believe even the Night Watchman wouldn’t necessarily notice, so they didn’t hurry to take the risk of leaking information to seek help."
Clearly, many were aware of the Night Watchman’s monitoring of this ancient royal family bloodline.
In his peripheral vision, Aike’s features were quite stiff, and he remained silent with a cold expression.
"But at the same time, they didn’t possess absolute certainty, so they invited many people under the guise of a party, seeking help under the pretense of a curse in case of a loss of control, to maximize their chances of survival."
Evidently, Luyi wasn’t aware that the Night Watchman he mentioned was right in front of him, and he quickly concluded, following his earlier train of thought.
"Unfortunately, I was unable to assist, as the condition on the target was simply inexplicable. Despite attempting three rounds of full purification, there were no effects."
"In any case, that’s my understanding... Director Li, did you discover anything special during your visit?"