Chapter 1633
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Chapter 1633 No Time
The eastern dawn was gradually rising, and four fine horses galloped toward the army stationed outside the city.
On the bumpy horseback, Lin Qiye steadied Wu Quan while awkwardly controlling the reins. During his training camp years, he had learned to drive all modern vehicles, but he had never learned horseback riding. Fortunately, his natural talent was decent enough that he could barely manage on his first ride.
The unconscious Gongyang Wan was suspended by an invisible force, floating behind Huo Qubing. Perhaps Lin Qiye’s punch had been too powerful, as she still hadn’t regained consciousness.
As they approached, someone in the army spotted Huo Qubing. With a quick command, a path was cleared, allowing them to pass directly to the core area of the army. The deputy commander dismounted and said something to a soldier, and soon someone pushed over an empty supply cart.
“Put this child on it. His broken bones have just been reset and he shouldn’t ride horseback for long. It’s safer for him to lie on the cart,” he said to Lin Qiye.
Lin Qiye nodded and placed Wu Quan on the cart, securing him properly.
“By the way, I’m Zhan Yuwu, the lord’s deputy commander,” the deputy commander introduced himself. “That hypocrite from earlier is Yan Zhong, the lord’s strategist. We’ve both followed the lord for many years and are the highest-level extraordinary practitioners in the army besides the lord himself.”
Zhan Yuwu, Yan Zhong… Lin Qiye felt these names were somewhat familiar.
Suddenly, his mind flashed back to the giant monument in the Night Watchmen’s underground chamber. Following the names “Huo Qubing” and “Gongyang Wan” were precisely these two names.
They were the first members of the Demon Suppression Bureau and the main architects of its foundation.
“Are there many extraordinary practitioners in the army?” Lin Qiye asked.
“Not really. Including us and the lord, there are fewer than ten in total. These were deliberately recruited by the lord during our marches in recent years. Extraordinary practitioners aren’t as common as you might imagine,” Zhan Yuwu paused briefly before continuing, “But don’t worry, we do have practitioners skilled in healing. The lord has gone to fetch one, who should arrive soon.”
As they were speaking, Huo Qubing approached with a white-haired elder.
“This is Master Zhong Meng, a fourth-realm healing practitioner. He can quickly treat this child’s injuries,” Huo Qubing introduced.
The white-haired elder nodded slightly to Lin Qiye, then walked to the cart and carefully examined Wu Quan’s condition. He gently pressed his hands on Wu Quan, and several deep green vines emerged from his sleeves, gradually enveloping Wu Quan’s body. A faint light flowed and spread across the surface of the vines.
This was the second time Lin Qiye had heard descriptions like “fourth realm” and “sixth realm.” If he wasn’t mistaken, these corresponded to the “Sea” realm and “Klein” realm of his time.
In this era, forbidden domains had just appeared, and many concepts were not yet mature. They simply used numbers for distinction. It wasn’t until later generations discovered how spiritual power manifested at different levels that more specific terms like “Cup,” “Pool,” and “River” were used to describe realms.
Huo Qubing watched Wu Quan being completely wrapped in vines, then turned to Lin Qiye:
“Let’s talk privately.”
Though somewhat puzzled, Lin Qiye followed Huo Qubing a few steps away. When no one was around, the latter slowly spoke:
“What is the world like two thousand years in the future?”
Lin Qiye was startled, “You believe I’m from the future now?”
“I had my suspicions when you mentioned the Demon Suppression Bureau, but I became certain after seeing that child.”
“Why?”
“Because an era cannot have two [Emperor of Dominion].”
Huo Qubing looked down at his palm and calmly said, “I possess it, and I know how special it is. I named it [Emperor of Dominion] precisely because it is unique. Unless I die, there cannot possibly be a second emperor…”
“I see.” Lin Qiye nodded thoughtfully. It seemed the word “emperor” in this royal domain wasn’t chosen randomly.
Lin Qiye held nothing back, describing the Night Watchmen, the Mist, Great Xia, and other situations. He also emphasized the Cthulhu Mythos and how he suddenly arrived in this era… Lin Qiye knew clearly that even if he was out of place in this era without any support, Huo Qubing would always be someone he could trust.
After hearing Lin Qiye’s description, Huo Qubing frowned deeply, lost in thought.
“Although I cannot fully understand everything you’ve said… I grasp your meaning generally,” Huo Qubing nodded. “Whether it’s the Han Dynasty or Great Xia, we are all descendants of Yan and Huang. If you need any help, you can come to me, and I will spare no effort to assist you.”
With Huo Qubing’s assurance, Lin Qiye felt as if he had taken a reassuring pill, warmth rising in his heart.
“By the way, my lord, how do you plan to deal with Gongyang Wan?” Lin Qiye asked tentatively.
Lin Qiye hadn’t mentioned much about the predecessors of the Night Watchmen or the Demon Suppression Bureau earlier. He worried his words might influence Huo Qubing, and if this caused large-scale changes to the timeline, things could go terribly wrong… After all, unlike Wang Mian, he didn’t possess [Time Sequence Ruffian]. If the future timeline became completely chaotic, he might be instantly erased.
“Her… I’m still considering,” Huo Qubing said pensively. “Gongyang Wan’s power is lethal to this era… but if used properly, it might bring greater benefits to the Demon Suppression Bureau. However, this depends on whether she is someone we can use.”
Hearing this, Lin Qiye felt somewhat relieved. Since Huo Qubing had his own understanding and wasn’t determined to kill Gongyang Wan as the scholar Yan Zhong had suggested, there was still room for change.
“In these few days before returning to Chang’an, I plan to observe her character more carefully, which is why I removed her shackles. However, if her behavior disappoints me during this time… then after returning to Chang’an, I will personally oversee her dismemberment by chariots.”
“Just these few days?” Lin Qiye recalled Gongyang Wan’s tone and expression during their battle, and had an ominous feeling.
The Gongyang Wan of this time was by no means a good person from any perspective…
“Why not extend her time limit? How about half a year? Half a year can change many things about a person,” Lin Qiye suggested.
“Impossible,” Huo Qubing shook his head firmly.
“Why?”
Huo Qubing glanced at his own body, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness, and slowly said:
“I… don’t have that much time left.”
