[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year":3,"chapter-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1388":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Facing an Ancient God for a Year",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},969564,1268,"Chapter 1386: 1384: Friend's Tea","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1388",1388,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1386: Chapter 1384: Friend’s Tea\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the mass of flesh and blood, the legs that were ripped apart had neither skin nor a shape that could avoid being grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the Witch scrutinized the gradually independent Seventh Apostle, she did not hide her gratification despite her regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recovery is faster than expected. You must understand that you were in terrible condition then, and I only managed to gather most of the fragments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just skill, really, plenty of experience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian casually remarked with modesty in response, cautiously adjusting his center of gravity and balance, not even wasting resources in a rush to regenerate the skin on his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, although there wasn’t much difference in appearance, the chaotic state of his body finally showed slight improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple shapeshifting flesh meant nothing to Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of recklessly overusing the drunken stupor mode, coupled with previous damages, was the collapse of his essential self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his consciousness first returned, it was almost as if his DNA had been trampled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Witch made it sound easy, the effort she expended was no small feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have looked like a shapeshifting insect that failed, but now that he adjusted, he realized that aside from the left arm he’d swallowed and an eyeball tossed away as a coordinate marker, his essential self had remained largely intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the greatest asset of this journey, the Eye Within the Eye, was already exhausted, leaving not a trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can tell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing Fu Qian’s modesty, the Witch was quite supportive, acknowledging him without haste and standing there patiently guarding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Fu Qian didn’t seem to care about appearances either—after a brief adjustment to ensure stability in his walk, he signaled the Witch to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he demonstrated his abundant experience by casually putting leg armor over his legs, even though the skin hadn’t grown back yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it’s livelier than before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking side by side without a destination, the Witch appeared more relaxed, responding to Fu Qian’s assessment of “this place isn’t bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite both being non-human, she was far more elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian was well aware that her injuries were far more severe than his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming to protect him, the Witch had already been involved in a month-long conflagration on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that she managed to conveniently preserve the liveliness before him in such a situation was truly a breathtaking display of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t retain the nightmares as well, did you? The intensity might become exaggerated later if so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Fu Qian thought of another point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More accurately, I didn’t specifically remove them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Witch straightforwardly acknowledged Fu Qian’s speculation while correcting a detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, my state was insufficient to support doing too many things. The reason I was able to preserve this place was partly due to the law and its corresponding relationship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, I happened to leave behind a painting. Although at the time, my initial intention was merely to sustain the existence of the outside world a little longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In short, all I did then was to reinforce the painting and guide the establishment of the corresponding relationship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. It looks like the revival of my Dark Moon Sect is imminent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the situation became clearer, Fu Qian nodded slightly while instantly thinking about the grand plan for development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Witch’s control, even someone with minimal thinking capacity could understand that those nightmares couldn’t stir up anything significant; they would simply become the wild mobs consolidating the reputation of this newly born faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he himself didn’t even have heels at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Fu Qian made a quick adjustment, increasing his humanoid attributes by 0.1%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a pity so much has happened these days, leaving me somewhat physically and mentally exhausted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Witch seemed uninterested in the talk of revival, instead gesturing to their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to see that the area they walked in ought to be a bustling commercial district, but at that moment, every shop building was closed and dark, devoid of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True enough, enduring our torment wasn’t a one-time affair, let alone facing the monumental doom projection of Armageddon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact on commerce wasn’t something easily annulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on his actions of the past few days, Fu Qian found himself wholeheartedly agreeing with the Witch, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment he suddenly stopped, scrutinizing a particular direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, there stood an unassuming street-side shop, with the Witch evidently certain there was nothing special inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of the most direct benefits of having many people is the variety of mortal delicacies available. Want to have a drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian didn’t seem to be on alert, even squeezing a smile from his constantly adjusting face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, but isn’t that a bookstore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Witch naturally agreed, she was slightly puzzled by Fu Qian’s proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just have a feeling that such a shop should have some decent drinks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian had already made his way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unremarkable small shop appeared to have been closed for a long time, the lock on the door even slightly rusty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Fu Qian didn’t rudely break in; he didn’t even use master-level unlocking skills, just took a look around nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the Witch caught up, he had found a key hidden near the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying much, the Witch silently watched the scene until Fu Qian genuinely entered the shop, effortlessly finding a well-packaged red tea amid the musty smell of books, and starting to busy himself single-handedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry for the wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Temple Knight’s brewing skills seemed surprisingly adept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long before an elegantly fashioned ceramic cup was pushed in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It tastes good. How did you know there would be a key hidden nearby?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing Fu Qian, who in such a short time had already assumed a human form, the Witch couldn’t contain her curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it was a gift from a friend named Rosetta.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fu Qian answered, he fiddled with a card in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was placed alongside the tea earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Due to special reasons, she was forced to traverse through incredible time and space.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In her moments of suffering, she enjoyed gambling to win a small shop wherever she went, leaving a gift for friends inside and hiding the key.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t entirely sure earlier, just thought if I were her, this small shop would be particularly fitting, and it did seem closed for a long time, somewhat unusual compared to the surroundings…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though the name written isn’t exactly right, I don’t think she would mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Fu Qian unfolded the card and placed it there, displaying simple handwriting—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dear Bernard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is indeed a beautiful place, for dreaming only takes but a minute, making discernment easier than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweet dreams and may reality follow your dreams]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It tastes very good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the card contents, the Witch savored Rosetta’s tea for a while before earnestly giving her verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the ceramic cup returned to the table were various items, large and small, she had temporarily kept moments ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laying them all out, her tone changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it about time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you should return.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-03T07:51:05.781Z","2026-06-03T07:51:09.336Z",1,"novelbin.me","ae0a8ca2b8acbf94ff29d8e9106347c562aa79d26abd268b9c83b50e8905cf1e","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1389","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1387",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]