Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2493 Collaborative Action
She's very well-behaved.

Since Mr. Laurie has gone to such lengths, it would seem impolite not to agree.

As expected of a seasoned veteran, when he realized that his own side was the one being set up, a less experienced player might have reacted with anger.

At the very least, it's out of fear of their own situation that they try to take the initiative to seek a way to survive.

The old man skipped both of these stages, and didn't even bother with meaningless pleas for mercy. He focused his attention on what value he had that could be exploited.

Very wise.

Regardless of the person's identity, their rank doesn't seem high. What kind of organization is the Rebirth Club?
Given the greedy insects' excellent information network, they should have heard about some of the recent achievements.

Even if it wasn't a setup to achieve this subtle meeting, but rather a direct and violent confrontation, what other options did they have besides obeying orders?

Not to mention that they already had such a thorough understanding of their own situation that they were practically manipulating it at will.

As for the "cooperative investigation of the Siren"?
The core reason this suggestion was made is obvious: at a glance, the Rebirth Club is interested in the Sirens' actions.

The old man's words clearly placed him in a rather passive position, and his decisive statement that he wouldn't ask for names or purposes was a direct manifestation of this attitude.

"Is anyone here keeping an eye on Sorendir's ships?"

Fu Qian didn't stand on ceremony at all and immediately got to the point, confirming the deployment of the greedy insects' forces.

“There’s… Gene over there.”

That was a bit too direct. Even the already dazed Shu Lan couldn't help but glance at Laurie, who hesitated for a moment before even offering a name.

Are you always on the front lines?

Fu Qian nodded slightly, recalling the figure who had almost died from the poison of the tumor flower last time.

If that's the case, then with the addition of the Tooth-Throat Hermit, there are at least four greedy insects now.

“Someone has already noticed him.”

……

That's the truth, without a doubt.

Although it's unclear what information Serana used, she clearly knew not only that the Greedy Worms had come this way, but also that Gene's name was known, and even went directly to the ship to capture people.

However, they seem unsure about their stance, questioning which side the greedy ones are actually on.

To be honest, it's a bit strange, but these things alone are enough to scare people.

“…Sorendir?”

After hearing what Fu Qian said, even someone as experienced as Laurie was filled with surprise and uncertainty at that moment.

"He did discover some things, so you're working for Yasui?"

Fu Qian recalled the hole in the ship, which made the situation even more tense.

Furthermore, the situation was quite clear from the way Mr. Laurie asked the question.

They are by no means partners; Sorrendir is in fact their primary threat.

"Your Excellency knows a great deal..."

As expected, his expression turned even more unpleasant, and Laurie's praise at that moment was sincere yet somber.

As for Brother Shulan next to him, his eyes were gleaming, as if he was already rejoicing at the decision made by the person in charge earlier.

"Yes, our presence in Moore is indeed closely related to Yasui... However, we still have a certain degree of autonomy, and the core issue is keeping the content confidential."

Laurie was even demonstrating his experience in the underworld, praising the man and then continuing to confess before even asking any questions.

It sounds like the collaboration with Yasui has indeed continued, and this time there are even more people involved, although the emphasis is on freedom.

It also seemed to adhere to a principle of confidentiality, being somewhat euphemistic about the specifics. "Then let's keep it a secret."

Although that insistence was somewhat powerless, as the representative of the Rebirth Club, Fu Qian still demonstrated what it means to have a broad perspective, indicating that the other party could temporarily maintain this principle.

……

They stir up trouble, but they do it very subtly.

As previously speculated, Yasui was indeed unwilling to sit idly by and watch Sorendil's actions unfold.

However, for such an important matter, they actually sought help from a third party?

This one point alone seems to suggest something is very strange.

It's quite obvious that both the Sirens and Yasui have strange attitudes toward what Sorendir is looking for.

As for why the Zerg swarm is allowed to keep such a curious place a secret?

It's simple. We just formed a partnership, so I'm more interested in seeing what they do next than what they have to say.

"Thank you for your understanding... and for reminding me. Shall we check on Gene's situation now?"

As expected, Mr. Laurie was very perceptive. He was both surprised and delighted by the Rebirth Club's demeanor, and quickly took the initiative to propose the next steps.

So, is the perception sharing still not enabled?

Judging from the reaction just now, it does seem to fit quite well.

However, in such a dangerous situation, to maintain this self-restrictive behavior seems a bit too risky.

Silently sighing to himself, Fu Qian didn't point it out, but just smiled and made a gesture.

"Lead the way."

……

How could Gene be hiding in a place like this?

The joint operation went even more smoothly than expected. Faced with the easygoing elites of the Rebirth Club, Mr. Laurie did not hesitate and immediately led the way.

Even Brother Shulan wasn't allowed to stay behind to guard the house; he was required to come along as well.

Unsurprisingly, after leaving the house, they headed straight for the dock.

Unlike the others who stayed there to study the slaughterhouse, Brother Gene's work went beyond what could be described as frontline.

The feeling was even stronger when the group stopped shortly afterward.

It wasn't even located in some corner near the dock; it was directly on the water.

The weather remained fine, and Laurie gazed at a large ship moored in the harbor with a solemn expression.

Instead of setting sail when the storm subsided, it was clear that the passenger ship was making a brief stop here.

Hiding in a place like this? Theoretically, it is indeed a reasonable choice.

According to Laurie, they had been monitoring Sorendir's movements, and Gene, who remained there, was clearly tasked with this mission.

Choosing such a place as a hideout would not only allow them to track the Sirens' ship's movements immediately, but also make it much easier for them to hide.

Even now, people are constantly getting on and off the ship, so the process of the three of them boarding the ship was quite smooth.

Of course, with the verification documents provided by Laurie in hand, the design was slightly altered at his request before payment, making it less flamboyant than before.

"It seems like the person isn't here."

When they met up, Brother Shulan, who was walking at the front, looked rather grim and whispered a signal to the two men in front of him.

You can see a round bead in his hand that is shimmering slightly; it must be some kind of communication tool.