Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2491 Offline Guidance
Putting everything else aside, their manners are always impeccable.

He was undoubtedly a member of the Greedy Corps, but neither was the leader, Laurie, nor was he the one who always appeared in public.

The person who called out from under the tree was a new face, clearly disguised, just like the Tooth and Throat Hermit.

Even so, it didn't affect the fact that the first thing he said was "I've long admired your name," giving the same feeling as when he went to the capital.

Of course, compared to the Grand King of the Great Kingdom at the time, the Rebirth Club was indeed more famous.

But don't forget that the greedy worms directly called it the "Rebirth Club," showing a clear-cut attitude. At the same time, they probably weren't very sure about the specific identity represented by this face that resembled a younger version of Grandpa Lu.

"You flatter me; it's all just empty fame."

It's okay, I can also help them with this.

He laughed and waved his hand, indicating that those were all just fleeting thoughts.

Not only did he openly acknowledge the Rebirth Club's claims, but he also displayed the demeanor of someone in a high position.

"Sir... if there's nothing urgent, would it be convenient for you to come and sit with us?"

When the greedy insect under the tree called out, it clearly showed considerable determination, and even prepared for a possible fierce scene.

However, the person involved not only admitted it without batting an eye, but even their casual roadside chatter made people feel somewhat bewildered.

But it was still much better than a direct fight. After regaining his composure, Brother Shulan immediately extended an invitation, indicating that he wanted to talk in private.

"It's okay if you have something important to do."

Professor Fu's affable nature continued, and he simply gestured for someone to lead the way.

……

Everything went smoothly and amicably, but unfortunately, once an agreement was reached, the inviter became somewhat hesitant.

Although he hesitated for a moment before leading the way, there was some silence as they walked.

"Have you been here for a while now?"

No problem. As a professional who spearheaded numerous departmental collaborations and stirred up countless storms, Professor Fu has always been adept at breaking the ice, and the next moment he took the initiative to speak.

Ok……

Before paying, I was quite certain that the greedy people were not natives, and I asked them casually, but what they heard from the people involved was a different story.

This one sentence alone shows that the previous behavior of the Tooth and Throat Hermit had no effect on misleading anyone.

The fact that the other party openly acknowledged the name "Rebirth Club" likely indicates that they already had a very clear understanding of our information.

"It won't be too long."

After much deliberation, Brother Shulan finally gave a rather vague admission.

"Yes, that's definitely better."

Fu Qian nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with their choice.

The key question is, why is it better?
Brother Shulan, who was already on edge, was clearly puzzled by the logic at that moment, and his gaze turned serious.

Was everything planned from the beginning?

Is it easier to catch everyone if there are more people together?
"The weather here is still too unstable. Even if it's not easy to go out when there are many people, playing cards indoors is a good way to pass the time."

Fortunately, Professor Fu wasn't one to keep riddles, and quickly continued his explanation, even connecting it to his own experiences mentioned earlier.

Even the old friends who had invited me weren't there, so I could only wander around as soon as the rain stopped.

"Indeed...it's a pity that some of us don't like playing cards."

At that moment, Brother Shulan seemed to have given up thinking, but after taking a deep breath, he suddenly seemed to be able to break down the old and build the new, and he chatted much more freely.

A child is teachable; that is the significance of a guide.

Fu Qian was naturally very satisfied with this progress.

For a time, the duo on the streets of Moore blended in without standing out too much from the other strollers.

"I'm very sorry to have asked you to come over."

The rest of the journey was quite pleasant, and after exchanging views on the local customs and culture of Moore, they arrived at their destination smoothly.

To my rather pleasant surprise, the first person I greeted after opening the door was a familiar face—

Mr. Laurie?
With white hair and a youthful face, ethereal and otherworldly, who else could it be but this greedy and ruthless leader?

Even his demeanor was very sincere; he got straight to the point and frankly admitted that his previous actions were indeed motivated by ulterior motives.

Although at first glance, the Tooth and Throat Hermit was nowhere to be seen... What's even more regrettable is that no one else was there either.

That's right. Apart from Laurie, who personally greeted them, they didn't see any of the other greedy people. The room was empty, not even enough for a three-person game.

That's understandable; while a large number of people certainly means greater strength, it also means a larger goal.

With the situation so tense, everyone can disperse and hide, which can even allow us to monitor more areas.

"It's nothing, I was just taking a stroll—so it's because that lady doesn't like playing cards?"

I tried to understand the swarm's choice, and the previous message indicated that it was not worth taking to heart. As for the last sentence, it was addressed to Brother Shulan.

"...She really doesn't like it."

The latter was somewhat stunned to still remember such details, but still bravely admitted it.

"It's okay, I don't have time either, after all, I still have to keep an eye on the Sirens."

Fortunately, the guest did not mind the poor hospitality and shook his head before paying.

……

You can hear the needle drop.

Older Mr. Laurie's face, which had already looked somewhat serious because of Fu Qian's rambling and off-topic remarks, was completely shaken by just one sentence.

Isn't this getting way off topic?

No matter how harmonious it may seem, this meeting was clearly an extremely risky and dangerous undertaking.

Both sides were cautiously probing each other, unwilling to easily reveal any information.

Laurie's direct and straightforward approach was simply an attempt to get the meeting off to a good start.

Without even blinking, the other party stated their purpose directly in the second sentence.

And yet, their purpose for coming was still so unique.

Staring at the Sirens?

At this point in time, this kind of behavior is extremely sensitive...

"Is the club... particularly concerned about the Sirens' activities in Moore?"

So much so that when Laurie finally spoke, he deliberately avoided mentioning the Swarm's attitude towards the Sirens.

"Yes, Sorrendir has recently taken to surfing, you've probably heard about that, right?"

Before giving his blessing, he remained unrestrained, sharing his harvest with his followers.

"Their ships...did behave rather strangely, and many people noticed it."

"According to our understanding, one of the Sirens' top officials, Sorendir, is indeed on board."

Having come this far, it seemed inappropriate not to say anything. After exchanging glances with the person next to him, Laurie finally agreed with Fu Qian's statement, although his wording was still tactful—

He's looking for something.

Fu Qian, on the other hand, was completely blunt and continued sharing directly, then looked up at Laurie with a meaningful expression.

Do you know what he's looking for?