Free Web NovelChapter 935: Chapter 931: The Thing in the Well
The conversation abruptly stopped, but anyone could guess that Fujiwara Akita drowned in the well water before rescue arrived.
For a moment, everyone felt an emptiness in their hearts, as if something was missing. Memories of Fujiwara Akita surged like a tide in their minds.
Though those memories weren’t entirely pleasant, they all shared the same surname, and couldn’t help but be moved.
Of course, there was certainly a feeling of impact, but most felt a sense of relief, only suppressing it out of decorum in a public setting.
It’s not that everyone was heartless, but Fujiwara Akita committed many evil acts in life, making it difficult for sadness to manifest.
After a moment, in this somewhat awkward atmosphere, Fujiwara Daisuke raised an eyebrow, confirming once again, "You mean Fujiwara Akita didn’t say anything strange during your watch, nor did any odd phenomena occur?"
The crooked-mouthed person felt some doubt but nodded emphatically, "No!"
"That’s good...that’s good..."
Fujiwara Daisuke seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, muttering to himself.
However, he forgot that no one was speaking, so although his voice was quiet, everyone heard it clearly.
Similarly, the elderly people displayed relief but remained silent, unlike him who voiced it directly.
Suddenly, everyone looked oddly at Fujiwara Daisuke, waiting for a reasonable explanation from him.
Noticing the anomaly, Fujiwara Daisuke quickly regained composure, coughed slightly, and said, "I mean, Fujiwara Akita possibly left without any unfulfilled wishes, which is a good thing for him."
This explanation couldn’t be simply described as farfetched.
However, since nobody had deep affection for Fujiwara Akita, and he left no direct relatives behind, they didn’t delve into the matter, assuming Fujiwara Daisuke shared their sentiment.
Turning the page on this matter, Fujiwara Daisuke couldn’t help but feel a headache, intending to keep Xiao Tian and the others to confirm their intentions before deciding what to do.
But now, with Fujiwara Akita dead and no clues left, continuing the original plan seemed unreasonable.
Of course, if Fujiwara Daisuke was determined to be forceful, disregarding everything to detain Xiao Tian and others internally, there wouldn’t be any objections, but after the earlier encounter, he felt it unwise.
At least without solid evidence of Xiao Tian and others’ ulterior motives, Fujiwara Daisuke didn’t want to provoke such an enemy.
However, as he pondered reasons to trouble Xiao Tian, a gasp sounded just behind him.
He turned around to see the person closest to the well leaning over, exclaiming incredulously, "My God! Why is the water in the well starting to boil?"
Fujiwara Daisuke and the older individuals were shocked, quickly rushing forward to check the situation at the well.
Xiao Tian also curious, followed and saw the unusual sight within the well.
To be precise, the water wasn’t actively boiling; instead, a strange bulge appeared at the center, with water on either side churning like something about to emerge.
Xiao Tian immediately recognized the scene, having witnessed a similar situation when the Five Elements crystal emerged from a lake deep within Kunlun Mountain.
However, the phenomena caused by the Five Elements crystal was much grander, like a small stream meeting the vast ocean, incomparable!
As Xiao Tian suspected something valuable was about to surface, he noticed the anxious expression on Fujiwara Daisuke and the elderly’s faces, suggesting they anticipated something hidden below.
Feeling immense curiosity, Xiao Tian exercised restraint, stepping back and placing Xiang Yiting and Adison Claire behind him, preparing for any changes.
The next moment, Fujiwara Daisuke stood abruptly, giving unquestioning orders, "Everyone step back!"
His gaze swept across the elderly, speaking solemnly, "Honored elders, retrieve your weapons swiftly."
The surrounding elders understood the urgency and, following Fujiwara Daisuke’s voice, departed one after another instantly, disappearing from view. The others felt thunderstruck, unable to process the scene.
These were the same elders who usually laze around the village, or lean against walls sunbathing, weren’t they?!
Xiao Tian was also astonished, not by their hidden depths, but at their abrupt departure without using any True Qi, relying on their physical prowess.
This was something Xiao Tian could achieve, probably better than them, but he had never encountered elders maintaining such robust physical strength despite the advances of age.
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As if deliberately defying Fujiwara Daisuke, right after he instructed the elders to disperse, a thundering noise erupted, followed by a red streak leaping from the well, spreading water everywhere.
The speed was so fast that even with Xiao Tian’s keen eyesight, only a fleeting afterimage could be seen.
The sight terrified everyone, jolting them from their stupor and stepping back, eyes bewilderedly watching the sky.
However, all they saw were the red water droplets and, with each breath, sensed the faint scent of blood.
Before anyone could close their mouths, a shriek came from the crowd, an inhuman sound that left them wondering if it would tear the voice apart, preventing any future speech.
Soon, everyone understood the cause of the shriek.
A seemingly unharmed person was slowly falling to the sides from the middle, resembling a human-shaped fountain as blood rapidly sprayed in all directions...
