Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2201: Chapter 2196: Red Potion

It’s not just the taste that’s good; it actually has an effect.

Just now, the Witch’s demeanor and tone with the "Moonlight Rose" resembled that of offering a legendary Healing Potion.

And though it seems a bit exaggerated, the magic lies right here.

Without betraying trust, after swallowing a bottle of potion, Fu Qian could even instantly feel changes in his body, occurring in a very short time.

The condition was improving, the deficiency was being mended, as if with one gulp, the Blood Bar noticeably extended.

This is nothing short of the legendary flesh-reviving of the dead.

Moreover, despite feeling imperceptible, being the esteemed Abandonment King, Fu Qian found it somewhat difficult to grasp the entire process of extending his Blood Bar, making its efficacy seem more magical.

And the last thing that made it seem like a Healing Potion was that after the Blood Bar grew, it swiftly became inert, with no further effect.

Nonetheless, for the Tyrant with an already substantial Blood Bar, this was a considerable benefit.

And as one of the traditional rewards, it seems the Witch recommended coming here for exploration at the first chance, considering this as a crucial factor.

"Is it effective?"

While Fu Qian was sighing internally, beside him, the Witch looked at his face, completely unreserved with satisfaction.

"It only works once."

Before Fu Qian could say anything, she was already pointing at the ground, further explaining.

There was another bottle on the ground, but it was apparent that the Witch was confident in its efficacy, with no intention to pick it up.

...

Is that so? It sounds even more abstract.

"It suits the nature of this place very well."

With a slight nod, Fu Qian appreciated the magic of the "Healing Potion" even more.

"Indeed, in stories, it is said to have a healing effect."

The Witch clearly understood what he was referring to.

Once a certain viewpoint is formed, many things inevitably get drawn into it.

If this place is regarded as a compensatory effect after the disappearance of "bio-spirituality", then these items here seem easy to become "Transcendent".

For instance, this bottle of potion might be like the Immortal Bean in some stories, healing whoever swallows it.

As for why it has such an effect, no explanation is necessary.

"A rather magical Transcendent realm, though perhaps because it has been this way since conscious memory, I don’t feel the lack much in this aspect, what about you?"

While being pleased with the Temple Knight’s situation, the Witch didn’t forget to continue discussing earlier exploration findings.

"Regretfully, the world I was born in seemed not only to lack such spirituality, it didn’t even have the concept of Transcendence, so my feelings are even less profound, and I reached conclusions purely from a logical perspective.

"On the Other Shore, however, I’ve indeed seen similar cases."

Unfortunately, Fu Qian expressed that he felt even less and also shared the tale of Midas, who nearly became a legend in Night Holy City.

"Dolls, sculptures, even story characters... whether specific or abstract, in a broad sense they can be uniformly seen as imitations of life? And they should inherently possess some sort of Transcendent concept?

"Honestly, my first thought was that the church no longer needs statues, as they have no effect anyway."

Even though he personally made the earlier deduction, Fu Qian also found this void to be abstract and strange.

"In the earliest draft of the first painting, I didn’t allow them to make such things either."

The Witch seemed indifferent to situations influencing personal worship.

"Discovered it."

As for what she mentioned, Fu Qian saw no issue with it.

Afterward, having traversed countless times, the empty Dark Moon First Church indeed bore little change compared to his first exploration.

"So how do you think this place should be dealt with?"

In acknowledgment, Fu Qian left the choice to the Witch, gesturing around them.

...

This trip, though the main issue wasn’t addressed—gaining no concrete gains regarding the "world’s fundamental rule changes."

Yet, on one hand, a Blood Bar extended, and on the other hand, a potential hazard was discovered.

Even if this world is already badly damaged, not needing to overly concern over such erosion, it seems at least leaving early would prevent faster collapse here.

"Currently, there doesn’t seem to be a good solution; this place is extremely fragile."

Though having resided here for a while, the Witch wouldn’t let it affect her judgment, pragmatically assessing the situation.

"Presently, it seems there are two approaches; one is to keep attention through special means, monitoring changes here to decide on necessary responses.

"The other is being more proactive, trying to find more clues through your old friend to see if it might relate to the world changes you mentioned... do you have any possible methods, besides going directly in there?"

Furthermore, she didn’t mind continuing to develop this place’s value.

"I do, but its effect may not be better than your earlier retrospection."

Fu Qian nodded, referring naturally to "Insight".

"You mentioned a method earlier, resembling extending an annotation from a story. I wonder if the same idea could directly transcribe this place? Perhaps it could reveal new things."

Then he proposed an idea of his own.

...

"Difficult, lacks a medium."

Regarding Fu Qian’s suggestion, the Witch seemed to have thought about it long ago, answering almost immediately.

"According to my understanding of this place, it’s not completely impossible.

"But if we want such an effect, as you said about transcribing, it may require finding blank pages first—that Spring Bird is inadequate; its power level is too low, and if truly extracted, Rielertin might not be sustainable."

From how it sounds, she has already considered potential solutions.

"Are there any other qualified and suitable ones? I’m here, we can gather them together."

Fu Qian signaled not to be afraid of trouble; he had ample time.

"Uncertain, but there is indeed a possible target... remember the special turmoil in Leytin when you arrived?"

The Witch clearly received his intention, nodded sincerely at Fu Qian, suggesting even alternative plans were considered.

"The one we discussed handling when time allows?"

In Fu Qian’s mind, the unique weather in Leytin on this visit appeared.

According to the Witch, the one bringing the mist seemed to have a not-so-low ranking.

Of course, he didn’t think the Witch felt it troublesome to handle, hence she was slow to mention it.

The main reason should be ensuring post-removal aftereffects wouldn’t delay him here too long due to such matters.

"Yes, you can call it the Guardian Angel."