Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2338 List (Part 20)
It's unusual, but reasonable.

An abandoned hotel, a stolen car with its engine still running, and as I listened to the last item on the old man's bucket list behind me, I felt a pang of emotion.

What's special is that, as a mid-level being who controls the extraordinary, he actually walked into death with composure, rather than making a wish to live for hundreds more years.

But at the same time, it makes perfect sense. It's a bucket list after all, and the last item, death, couldn't be more fitting for the theme.

Even the manner of death is something that can evoke empathy.

To pass away peacefully in one's sleep is, for most lives, a reasonably good ending.

"So what do you need me to do?"

While inwardly praising the elderly man, she didn't forget her role as an employee and proactively confirmed the arrangements for this last item.

"You can stay in the car... I'm sorry I can't tell you more because I don't trust you."

And Kardon's response was exactly the same as the last time he came here.

Furthermore, perhaps because it was nearing its end, the old man even sincerely expressed his apologies and offered an additional explanation.

Of course, when a person is about to die, they start to speak less tactfully and directly confront any doubts they may have had.

"This was indeed an unexpected turn of events, but as I mentioned over coffee, your performance made me feel that it was quite good."

"Also, please believe that as long as you are sitting here, you can help me."

……

Oh?
It must be said that the old man's sincerity was touching, and he increasingly resembled the earnest teachings of a senior before his death.

He even gave high praise to his own performance.

"I understand. It's an honor to be of help. Besides, I have my own spoils, right?"

Fu Qian humbly waved his hand and showed off the cross-shaped pendant.

This isn't sarcasm; just a little thought reveals just how bizarre one's image appears in the old man's eyes.

The mere contrast between an ordinary appearance and an extraordinary one is enough to overturn conventional perceptions.

Not to mention the various unclear actions taken along the way.

The key point here is that even if you want your intentions to be clear, it won't work.

Just tell the old man I'm here to help you, and treat me like a wishing lamp.

If he actually did that, it's hard to imagine how high the alert level would be for this experienced old man.

He had a complete list, a whole plan for his death.

The plan was so sophisticated that it could even tolerate ordinary people who were hired at great expense but turned into extraordinary individuals of unknown origin and purpose.

With such a plan, the old man would surely not allow the control to fall into other hands.

So the most likely outcome is that this person will have to put in more effort to build a firewall against the potential risks they might face through lies and misleading information.

The communication from the beginning to the present has always been in an extremely delicate state.

He appeared to be lying down comfortably the whole time, but in reality, the fact that he was able to have this lucid conversation was quite rare in pre-payment assessments.

"What would happen if I gave up halfway through your original plan? You should know that the possibility is very high, and the average person's ability to withstand pressure is limited."

Kardon's gaze fell on the cross, while Fu Qian casually asked a question out of curiosity.

"It's alright, you'll still come here with me, and you might even come inside with me..."

Without hesitation, the old man pointed to the room that once belonged to his father, his calm demeanor radiating a cold confidence.

...Very reasonable, indeed a well-thought-out plan.

At that moment, Fu Qian nodded secretly.

As mentioned earlier, the old man made a comprehensive and error-tolerant plan for the final stage of his life.

As for the subtext in the previous answer, it might have sounded a bit too domineering: regardless of whether you still want to work here or not, you will definitely have to go through the rest of the process.

But don't forget that even if money loses its magic, this person is still a superhuman with a mental focus.

For an ordinary person whose will is not strong enough, direct violence can be used with ease.

"But you still won't tell me what role I'll play?"

Without hiding his appreciation, he added a confirmation before making the payment.

"No, knowing this will only reduce the chances of you being able to help."

Sure enough, Katon immediately shook his head.

"I understand, but I can share a small piece of knowledge with you."

Without any intention of taking it to heart, Fu Qian suddenly changed the subject, gesturing for Kadun to look up, while simultaneously adjusting the angle of the pendant in his hand.

"Have you noticed that if this shape were stretched out a bit, it would be quite suitable as the missing needle?"

Yes, that cheap decorative clock on the roof of the hotel.

At this moment, before payment, the watch face, the pendant in his hand, and Mr. Carton's eyes are aligned in a straight line.

……

“We talked about the business potential of this place before, so it shouldn’t be too bad, but it actually went bankrupt... I feel like I’ve found a possible reason now.”

Kardon remained silent, though he didn't look away.

Fu Qian didn't mind and started talking at length.

“At the time, I felt that the thing had both advantages and disadvantages. It could bring wealth or ruin one’s fortune, especially if it stopped working properly… Now, looking at the missing hands, could it be that a bad person deliberately manipulated it?”

Although the conversation gradually veered off course, the true colors of the con artists were clearly revealed.

"They must have done it; they're a group of people."

However, the next moment, an unexpected reaction occurred.

His gaze finally returned to Fu Qian's face, and with a meaningful expression, Katon actually agreed with Fu Qian's divination.

"What's more... my father sensed that greatness here."

Not only that, but an even more surprising piece of news was then revealed.

"I must say, you've consistently delivered amazing performances. Rather than letting you overthink things, it's better to share more..."

"My father brought me here because a patient he knew needed his help. In fact, he was very busy after he arrived and didn't have time to take care of me... And I believe you can guess that the person he came all this way to treat was also a member of that special group."

As predicted, to avoid interfering with the plan, the old man will only share information based on your progress of exploration.

This is indeed astonishing news, and now all the events of that year seem to be completely connected.

Furthermore, when Carton mentioned his father, his expression was quite subtle, and he even pointed to his mouth.

“I was surprised when I found out, but I was even more surprised by his treatment methods... The father and other ‘unjust people’ ate their sister.”

Sorry, another update today. I expect to finish the current storyline the day after tomorrow.