Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2492 Finding the Right Position
Sharing without expecting anything in return can actually be quite intimidating.

If you want the other party to have more faith in the information you provide, it's best to appear less detached.

In Fu Qian's view, the reason why the greedy insects invited him over so hesitantly was not hard to guess, as mentioned before: more than 90% of the time it was for the disappearance of Serana.

After all, if someone is hiding well, it's hard to imagine them voluntarily showing themselves, or even risking dealing with a mysterious organization, unless they are really desperate.

And what else could possibly be causing them anxiety right now?

Of course, it's unlikely that they appeared in Moore simply to track down Serana.

After all, the latter, having obtained certain intelligence about them and with a stable rank advantage, should have been more proactive in this chase, yet they only managed to achieve this much.

Compared to the Greedy Worms' remarkably smooth search for people, which led to a rapid two-way exchange, Fu Qian was more inclined to believe Serana's view—that they were hired and were acting as henchmen in the group's conflicts.

As for which side it is, considering that Gene was involved in the assassination of the Sirens leader not long ago, the probability that he will continue to work for Yasui is obviously higher.

Otherwise, this constant back-and-forth jumping would be too unrestrained.

It was precisely because of this consideration that, after a brief chat, Fu Qian revealed his true intentions and decisively showed interest in the Sirens, even hinting that the greedy insects could provide some value in this regard.

They weren't crazy people with wildly imaginative minds; they were just conspirators using this as a disguise. Believing this truth would actually put Laurie and his group at ease.

"Sorendir...is indeed looking for something."

As expected, under Fu Qian's extremely imposing gaze, Laurie took a deep breath and began to get into the zone.

"Actually, he's been searching for a long time, but he's suddenly become more proactive recently. As for what exactly it is..."

Not only that, but he even seemed to know the background of the story, pausing slightly as he shared his thoughts.

"I'm not sure what exactly it was, but it's said that Sorendil once saw an opportunity for promotion with Moore."

"But that opportunity was so hard to grasp that over the years, he has become somewhat manic."

……

A promotion opportunity? That does sound a bit more like it.

Although the exact nature of the goal remains unclear, Laurie's explanation seems somewhat reasonable to me.

The conflict between the sirens and Yasui has reached a fever pitch, and as a result, a demigod-level player actually came to a remote place like Moore to surf.

Just think about it and you'll realize how absurd it is.

This is no longer a matter of respecting personal will; without a plausible reason, it's practically a matter of desertion.

But if it's a crucial promotion opportunity... although it may sound a bit selfish, for an organization, it's something that can be weighed as a gain or loss.

If a new second-tier character were to appear, it would be enough to tilt the balance of power wildly.

Even from this perspective, it would be quite normal for Yasui to take action if they got wind of it; they certainly wouldn't want a similar situation to occur.

But then... Laurie and his team were sent to stop them?

Isn't Yasui incredibly arrogant? Does he look down on a demigod like that?

Even Laurie and his group shouldn't be that audacious; there's probably more to the story.

"It's understandable. The path is there, but you just can't find the way in. It's really agonizing."

As he quickly sorted through the information he had gathered, Fu Qian felt that the overall situation in Moore seemed to be becoming clearer.

It's really lively, and considering Serana's mysterious disappearance, the decision to come back and harvest crops seems more and more worthwhile.

"Do you know who we are?" As the conversation became more and more harmonious, the inviter seemed to have made up his mind and finally asked a key question.

……

As expected of the person in charge, he's very composed.

At that moment, Fu Qian said that it was already quite remarkable that Laurie had waited until now to ask.

A group of people who have just gotten into trouble and are struggling to survive, are even involved in a conflict where one wrong move could lead to their annihilation. It's impossible not to feel tense.

Especially as their sinister intentions became clearer, the nature of the previous series of exchanges was obviously changing, from the greedy creatures' active probing and exploitation to them walking into a pre-set trap.

"I know, even though that lady changed her look, I still recognized her."

As for this apprehension, Fu Qian didn't leave any room for wishful thinking and simply nodded.

Uh... her?

Laurie and his companion exchanged another glance, their emotions seemingly complicated.

The fact that we were the ones being manipulated is certainly disheartening, but we were somewhat prepared for it. It's just that the person who was exposed...

"I thought you recognized me."

When he spoke again, Laurie shook his head with a hint of self-mockery.

"Of course, that's true too, since you're very honest about this."

Unfortunately, the little scheme behind it was all too easy for the person in question to understand, so he immediately continued his comments with a blank expression.

……

Of course, it wasn't because he forgot to wear the human skin mask or anything. Laurie is such a cautious character, so this seemingly unrestrained behavior was definitely intentional.

In my opinion, the only explanation for the other person's lack of makeup is that they are taking a risk and testing the waters.

Based on this, it's highly likely that he was the one in the swarm who had contact with Old Master Lu.

While his identity was being questioned, Laurie was using this method to subtly observe his own reactions.

It's a pity that sometimes, the power of dimensional reduction can be so cruel.

Knowing only that the face of the Tooth-Throat Hermit is fake might still be a guess, but knowing that Laurie's face is not fake almost eliminates any remaining wishful thinking.

"The Rebirth Club's achievements today are certainly not due to luck!"

And that's when what constitutes a broad perspective comes into play.

The situation gradually became more passive, and Brother Shulan's expression had become as stiff as a stone, and one could even sense some irrational impulse brewing within him.

In contrast, at that moment, old man Laurie sighed deeply, seemingly finally recognizing the extraordinary qualities of the Rebirth Club.

"We have no right to ask your name or purpose, but we wonder if you would be interested in cooperating with us to investigate the Sirens' specific objectives?"

"I believe we can still provide some valuable information."

They actually gave up on confirming their former identity, and their tone made them look very humble, hoping to reach an agreement on interests with the Rebirth Club.

"No problem at all."

Fu Qian looked as if he had been waiting for a long time, and immediately agreed with a smile.