[{"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-190":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},967266,1268,"Chapter 190 - 89: Porcelain Doll (7)_1","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-190",190,"\u003Cp>Chapter 190: Chapter 89: Porcelain Doll (7)_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horrific scene at the campsite rendered everyone momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously wiping the blood from her face, the female team member let out a howl that was unlike any human sound as she stared at the writhing brain matter before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terror, she frantically crawled and rolled backward in retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian, looking at the exploded head, frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was not a trace of the Porcelain Doll in the dense brain matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be seen were fibers, soaking within, that upon closer inspection resembled tree roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian suddenly had a bold speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He inhaled a seed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the elusive Mr. Luo appeared, examined the body on the ground, and came to a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group exchanged glances, suddenly feeling the urge to cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you trying to say a tree was growing inside his body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin looked up sharply, his face cold as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The elimination of life boundaries doesn’t only happen among mobile creatures; it’s the same with plants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He must have inhaled a seed before, which then sprouted under the influence of the dense life force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What in the world is this place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Mr. Luo could finish, the scene erupted into chaos, with several people instinctively covering their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous attacks had already stretched everyone’s nerves thin, and now they were close to breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I did warn you,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Luo, however, seemed indifferent, watching the shouting crowd with an expressionless face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin raised his hand to quell the commotion, his gaze drifting over the faces of Miyamoto and Mr. Luo, before he turned silently and returned to his tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, we really can’t continue with this mission!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tent, after burying the dead, Delin gathered the remaining people together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately, Archer Brother voiced his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, some had mocked him for being cowardly, but now they were all silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated blows, this experienced team was nearly losing faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than half a day, the number of those who could still move had dwindled to eight, two of whom were injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suggest we abandon the mission and evacuate immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then their deaths would have been in vain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone whispered in opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we continue, we’ll be the ones dying in vain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archer responded coldly, leaving the other person at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin hesitated for a dozen seconds before looking up to ask Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it necessary to ask his opinion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin’s action clearly took everyone by surprise, including the female team member who had recently lost her loved one; even she couldn’t help but lift her head to glance at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind, it was almost impossible for Fu Qian to have a second opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My opinion? I wasn’t really interested in the mission to begin with, so if we’re abandoning it, that’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian answered decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, the scenery here is nice, and I plan to enjoy it for a few more days, so I won’t be leaving with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But amid the unsurprised stares, Fu Qian added another sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what decision the group made, he was definitely staying to complete the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a group of cannon fodder to pave the way for him certainly wasn’t a bad thing, but Fu Qian had no intention of deliberately enticing them to stay and face death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Fu Qian had a hunch that even if the group wanted to retreat now, they might not be able to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place is weirder than imagined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you out of your mind? To hang out in a place like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Fu Qian’s words, the team members were instantly stunned, doubting their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a sea of eyes that looked at him as if he were an alien creature, Fu Qian simply couldn’t be bothered to engage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin clearly did not expect Fu Qian to answer that way and fell silent as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he looked around and realized that the team had lost its will to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s give up…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he gritted his teeth, concluding in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, neither reputation nor reward is as important as life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the current situation, he really didn’t feel confident in facing those crazy dolls again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll talk to the employer in a moment, and if possible, we’ll leave today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone felt a great sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, I’m already here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, someone outside suddenly spoke at that moment—it was clearly Miyamoto’s voice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delin’s expression immediately turned sour; the injuries from today had greatly affected him, to the point that he didn’t even notice someone had been eavesdropping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter, however, didn’t appear the least bit embarrassed and simply walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a host of sharp gazes, he still wore a full smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, please believe that I overheard by accident, and it was just a few sentences.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Secondly, I’m not here to persuade you all to stay, but rather to remind you of something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing everyone’s puzzled looks, he revealed a smile that could be called sunny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From the information we have, those things hold grudges.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who has touched the bodies of their companions will acquire a scent that only they can identify, and those marked as enemies will be targeted for retaliation whenever possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The outside right now could be more dangerous than you might think.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So if possible, I would still hope you could stay and complete this deal together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miyamoto, all smiles, looked around the group, observing their pale faces, before his gaze finally rested on Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially Mr. Fu, if the others insist on leaving, I wonder if Mr. Fu would consider joining us, with a reward of your choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s so special about this guy that even the employer wants to recruit him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Miyamoto’s latter words, most team members couldn’t help but take another look at Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question was meaningless, in this situation, it’s highly likely Delin and the others wouldn’t be able to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Delin couldn’t help but let his gaze wander between Miyamoto and Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what Miyamoto said was true, then nearly everyone in the team was a target of hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself had killed more than one by his own hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Fu Qian, who wasn’t planning to leave, had a higher chance of being innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the current size of the team, if they were targeted by the dolls while leaving… the chances of survival would be slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, actually, there’s no need to answer so hastily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miyamoto, witnessing the scene, couldn’t help but laugh heartily again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll rest for today, and you can have a good discussion before making a decision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With some luck, you might witness those little guys’ vengeful hearts tonight, so I suggest making some preparations in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Considering the severe losses, my men will also help out, taking some of the pressure off you; rest assured, there will be no discount on your reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he rose to his feet and winked at Delin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope we still have the opportunity to work together.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-03T07:50:25.893Z","2026-06-03T07:50:30.689Z",1,"novelbin.me","22873c16dbf11164565b9358aafe91a4b2fa2e6fb2be2892b4f4b4845f4a1b13","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-191","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-189",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]